Is Your GameStop Still Open? What 2026 GameStop Store Closures Could Mean for Star Wars Action Figure Collectors

1/8/2026 GameStop

GameStop closures are suddenly a real concern for collectors who still rely on walk-in hunting for Star Wars action figures, and for collectors who might still have some open preorders with them. In early January 2026, reports across multiple states indicate that GameStop is shuttering a large wave of stores, and the situation is moving fast. The biggest challenge right now is that GameStop has not published an official public list of closing locations, so many collectors may not know their local store is on the chopping block until the doors are locked.

So what do we actually know? An unofficial tracker that compiles closures using publicly visible store-locator changes is currently showing 296 “confirmed” U.S. closings, with additional “reported” closings still being verified. That tracker is one of the most comprehensive lists circulating right now, and it is being referenced by multiple outlets covering the story.

Meanwhile, retail-industry reporting suggests the number could still shift. Some coverage points to up to roughly 200 locations potentially closing this month, tied to GameStop’s ongoing cost-cutting and store portfolio optimization. In other words, today’s confirmed list may not be the final list.

For Star Wars action figure collectors, this hits differently. GameStop has been a reliable partner for years, especially for preorders, and those surprise moments when a figure turns up in-store after being sold out elsewhere. But many collectors have also noticed the shift lately. There have been fewer meaningful Star Wars sales, and in some areas pricing now feels completely detached from MSRP. A clear example can be seen with a Vintage Collection Deluxe Hammerhead sitting at $34.99 at a local north Seattle store, roughly $10 over MSRP, and a Vintage Collection Luke Skywalker Landspeeder priced at over $80 (a whopping $20+ over MSRP). When items do not move, shelf space shrinks, and underperforming stores become more obvious candidates in a wave of GameStop store closures.

To avoid being caught off guard, collectors should check their local store as soon as possible and monitor a running closure tracker here: GameStop Closing List (Unofficial Tracker). If your store appears on the list, it may be wise to act quickly on any preorders, deposits, or in-store pickups, and confirm where the next-nearest GameStop location is before your next figure run.