Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.

The wondrous Dave Eggers is one of my dad's favourite authors. He also is a creator of McSweeneys, and the charity 826 Valencia, which promotes literacy for inner city kids. Generally, he's an all round good guy.

The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co is a venture by 826NYC (the NY branch), which raises money by selling superhero supplies. Well, it actually sells cans of sand with fancy packaging that daft designer type people like myself love to buy.

I have a tin of X-Ray vision sat on top of my stereo at home, but they sell a wide range of super powers

The store also contains a host of interesting features such as the de-villainizing chamber, that people who are being a little evil can be placed into to recover.

The place takes itself wonderfully seriously. Upon buying a product the would-be hero has to raise his or her right hand and read a motto out loud that states that you will only use your newly gained powers for good rather than evil.

All in all. One of my favourite places in New York so far.