this guy named jeff is amazing! he showed me all his trains!…read moreif you have kids that like trains this is a amazing place for them! please come here-Henry

Ron's Mundelein Hobbies is a gem. The main focus is on model railroading. Train sets, locomotives,…read moreindividual cars, buildings and materials for landscaping layouts are offered. A large selection of model cars, airplanes and ships is also on hand. Large stocks of Tamiya and Vallejo paints, cyanoacrylate and plastic glues are maintained. K&S Metal and Evergreen Plastics products are there for the scratch builder. And model rockets are also offered. That is a lot of good stuff, but what makes Ron's a gem is the service and the people working there. Stop in sometime, you will see what I mean.

The coolest thing about this nursery is that it's actually not a nursery at all. You drive in the…read moredirt road of the nursery and can walk around, check out the plants and buy fertilizer and seeds or whatever, but smack in the middle is a huge train shop! They sell everything from Thomas the tank engine all the way up to huge garden scale trains. There are big, working O scale model trains set up inside the store and row after row of trains on the shelves and in glass display cases. They have all different styles and scales, from cheap plastic toys to brass models worth thousands. Totally cool! Bring the kids... They have a web site at staubintrains dot com

This place, tucked away behind an unassuming hand-lettered sign on a corner in mostly deserted…read moredowntown Kenosha, is probably one of the best of the remaining RPG stores in the United States today. I do not say that lightly: Inside you will find a half dozen rooms catering to every possible role playing game taste, from Dungeons & Dragons and GURPS to obscure, esoteric and forgotten titles from the golden age of paper & dice gaming: Car Wars (actually, an entire gigantic shelf devoted to Steve Jackson games), Traveler, countless board and card games, die cast miniatures, old issues of Dragon and White Dwarf and seemingly every cyberpunk manual and sourcebook ever printed. Especially strong when it comes to indie/self-published works, this place is an important archive of an influential subculture, one that is directly responsible for what is now considered mainstream geek/videogaming culture (there would be no Game of Thrones, no Grand Theft Auto, no Call of Duty, were it not for the tropes and character attribute systems honed in this scene). It's like a museum where everything is for sale. That alone would be enough to merit this place 5 stars, but on top of that, it also caters to model builders and model railroaders, with every conceivable kind of kit and diorama accessory stacked to the ceiling, plus all the Xacto knives, glues, paints and reference books needed to perfect any scale modeling creation. In addition to having space for regularly-meeting RPG groups, Friends' also serves as the headquarters for a regional scale railroading group. If you visit, note that the store is cash-only (they have an ATM). There'll be a cat roaming around, and probably a few hobbyists just hanging out and shooting the shit. If you're coming from Chicago, note that there's a Metra stop just a few blocks away (call ahead to verify hours). Places like this are disappearing, as more and more people get their gaming fix online, but Friends' seems to be going strong -the proprietor told me it's been around 29 years, and that they're eyeing a larger, 4,700 sq. ft. space down the street so they can display even more product. Only fitting for a gaming store located in the shadow of Lake Geneva, from where Dungeons & Dragons itself was unleashed on the world. EDIT, SEPT. 2018 - Stopped by for the first time since my initial visit. Business has moved to a new location - 8501 75th St. (see flyer in photos). They're still awaiting a some municipal permits, so call first before stopping by.

The selection is nice here…read more Unfortunately the place smells gross and becomes more overwhelming the longer you are in there. I had to go wait in the car because it was too much. The owner was very nice What was supposed to be a quick browse to look at the model car choices and paint selection turned into being inside for an hour minimum The paint we picked out has to get returned since there was chunks of something in it. As if it was sitting on the shelf for years

The store was nicely stocked, and an associate was very helpful helping me find a sprcific model…read morepaint color.

Great store with a knowledgeable staff. Great variety of products from toys to models to legos and…read moreRC vehicles(cars, planes, boats, etc...)

Great hobby shop one of the last good ones left. Always helpful always has stock. Sad to see all…read morethe people who lack basic life skills complain. They have always 100% supported,taught and given good advice. I'll always shop at leisure hours. There's no better place in Chicagoland. For the cry baby's if you can't read a manual and locate a part number don't buy a remote controlled car. Teach the kids some life skills and have them build a parts list and know the components. Prices always can't match online stores either. There's a price to pay for getting it today vs waiting on shipping they have bills to pay and rent for a store front with more overhead.

Huge hobby shop of your wet dreams, but the prices are dry. Fun place to peruse the huge hobbysread more

best hobby shop around. Unbelievable stock especially for model railroads. IF they don't have it…read morethey'll find it for you. Been going there for 20 years now.

He sold me a DCC already locomotive when he said it would work on Bachman easy track, which that…read morewas a complete lie and I wasted $150 and I was insanely happy because I was like this is my favorite brand train and it won't work on my track and the locomotive doesn't even have a DCC code decoder in it and he sold me a bad train

Nice hobby store ! If your into modles this place is for you.They have a great selection of ca…read moreglues and lots of different types of paint. They even give air brush lessons I beleve and every one is very helpful and friendly.

Dr. Hobby is very personable and helpful to help the hobbyist in many areas. I fully recommend his…read morehobby shop to everyone!

Such a nice store with so many options. Whether decorating your home, being creative or finding a…read morespecial gift. It's all here in this one store that is kept clean and organized.

Really great amount of n scale at reasonable price. From Pa. but purchased large amount while…read morehere. Got business card. Will be ordering more on line

Very well maintained facility with a friendly staff that will go out of their way to help you…read more The Track is always in tip top shape. Worth the drive !

These guys have an awesome facility and a surprisingly large assortment of parts and accessories…read more Great people too - very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful!