Great selection for anything RC. They carry planes, helicopters, crawlers, nascars, buggies, trucks…read moreand more. They also have a large model train/truck selection. Also both a indoor and outdoor track. Prices are good and the owner does offer service. Plenty of parking on the side of the building. Private parking lot.

Good selection of model railroad supplies, kits, rolling stock and locomotives. Leans more to HO…read morescale but other scales are represented. Prices vary but seem close to MSRP. That said, I like to support the local hobby shops that are left. There was also a large RC selection, but that is not my interest so I can't speak to the quality.

SCG Hobby is Altoona's newest hobby shop and is easy to find with plenty of parking. It's located…read morein the same complex as Dunkin Donuts, Perkins, and Planet Fitness. It's worth noting that this is not a traditional hobby shop, if you are looking for models and trains consider trying Unkel Joe's Woodshed or Hobby Lobby. Store Interior is large and open. SCG has a large amount of gaming space in the back of the store that does not obstruct the shopping area. The large selection of trading cards including sports and collectable card gaming items is located on the left side of the store, with most behind the counter. SCG has a large selection of board games and Lego sets, with a good selection of pop vinyl's. Various table top gaming items are also available. Comic selection is primarily budget long boxes that are well organized, with some premium boxes, wall books, and a limited selection of new pulls available. Has a large selection of graphic novels. SCG Hobby is the best general hobby shop in the Altoona area and absolutely worth a stop.

A large local game store with its own specialties! Visitors may not be surprised to find board…read moregames, Magic: the Gathering, D&D, and a bit of Warhammer, but this store also has comics, collectibles, and the most extensive collection of specialty Lego sets we've seen outside Legoland! This store has something for everyone. I'm into RPGs, my partner is into Lego, and both of us enjoy graphic novels & board games. I bought her a Lego set & she bought me a copy of the old classic Mille Bournes. I tried to take several photos so visitors have some idea what they might see, but these photos don't include many sections, such as the comics, Funko Pops, CCGs, or gaming miniatures. Do stop by if you're in the area!

This is a wonderful model train retailer for both new and used. The owners are incredibly friendly…read moreand helped get my feet back into the hobby after years away from it. Most importantly, they're honest and keep prices realistic. It's clear that their goal is to keep the hobby alive! I've purchased several locomotives and about a dozen rolling stock. Everything purchased online from their website is exactly as advertised. Additionally, they helped hunt down some things I specifically was in search of. Each item was wrapped and packed individually to ensure it arrived safely with speedy shipping. I guess I'm just flabbergasted and not used to doing business with such fantastic people. Check out their website and YouTube channel.. you won't be disappointed. From what I understand their store front is open again as well. I'll be making the 3 hour trek up there to check it out soon..

From the owner: Our Elizabethville location is located inside the Shops on Market vendor mall. We have a selection…read moreof new and used items. We were founded in late 2016 by selling exclusively HO Scale, but we have now branched out to stocking O Scale, N Scale and some G Scale products. Please note - our selection can change from week to week and our booth does not reflect our website in-stock inventory.

I have been going to Kranzels for years. The best family owned hobby shop in the area. They have…read morehard to find hobby stuff and they know everything about the products they sell , always professional . Don't waste your money on big box stores or online, go to the pro's ! Highly recommend Kranzels !

Husband has recently gotten into building Gunplas (Japanese model robots, similar to transformers)…read moreand was looking for hobby shops that carry models and tools to customize them. After a quick search we found Kranzels. Located a few blocks from the West Shore Farmers market, they carry a large and wide scale of RC cars, models, Boats, Air Planes and an impressive amount of Gunplas. The Gunplas were a little hard to find but go to the back counter and turn around, there's a HUGE shelf of them to choose from, all grades available. We talked to one of the employees and he informed us of what all models they stocked, when they got the perfect grades in (the highest quality models) and all the paints/gloss/varnishes they stock. They have a loyalty program so for every $100 you spend, you get $5 back. Nice esp if you're a regular you can get a nice little discount. We'll be checking back in a bit to see what new stock is in and when he needs to restock his supplies.

My go-to every time I'm in the area (which isn't often enough!) very helpful knowledgable staff,…read moreeverything you can think of and more in stock, and a large repair shop as well.

Great selection and a friendly staff. They have most anything you will need for plastic modeling,…read moreand their railroading selection is fantastic. They have multiple display layouts, current models, and can order about anything you need.

Jake's, in many ways, harbors an accepting and fun community. It's a great place to go for all…read morekinds of nerdy things. There's often events for different games so it's easy to find those who enjoy what you've gone there for. It's quite homey and a great place to hang out and play. Give em your money!

Stopped in here twice while traveling in the area for Setsucon, State Colleges anime convention…read more This shop has a little bit of everything. One thing to note, Jake's is not a new pull comic shop, but makes up for it with an excellent cheap longbox selection in the front of the store. Carries some graphic novels. Has a significant stock of TCG/CCG games that are kept behind the counter. Shop seems to specialize in Magic The Gathering with significant backstock. The decent stock of board games and HeroClix are located mid store. In the back is a LARGE area for gaming with several tables along with several customized environment tables. Model Supplies are also kept in this area along with several assembled models on display. Shop carries a significant stock of card protectors and collectors supplies. They also stock a good amount of sports cards and memorabilia including Penn State merchandise. Autographed merchandise was kept behind the counter at the register. Various sports cards were available at both full price and discount including full boxes, along with older NASCAR collectables, and other random merchandise. Collectables are all over the shop. Excellent staff who were very pleasant to talk with and knowledgeable about the area and other comic/sci-fi conventions we could look into. Shop is much like an old school card shop, so it's not the most modem place in the word. Parking is on the street so be prepared to circle the block. State Colleges best comic shop is in Bellefonte, possibly the biggest surprise of the visit.

beeen there 2 times so far... its a really nice track layout this summer 2012. The lanes are wide…read moreand the track is huge. The people are exceptionally nice and the store owners were very kind and friendly. I even got a free soda yay!!!! The store did not have too many losi 8ight parts but I believe they stock parts for associated and few other brands which the locals runs a lot. If you have a popular vehicle you should be covered though.

Great people! And a amazing place to be at! Love the huge track and pitting areas. Always have the…read moreparts I need when needed. All in all Absolutely an astonishing establishment!

Owner was very friendly and helpful. Small shop that is jam packed with up to date parts , cars,…read moreand kits. They had everything I needed and pointed me in the right direction for a raceday setup.

Very nice and organized, nice looking track. The people that run the shop have always been very…read moreprompt to help me with any of my questions.

Very kind and patient. Very knowledgeable of toys. Enjoyed looking at all the toys and am sure we…read moremissed some. Could spend a long time here. It was great to reminisce. We will definitely return.

**Update: The shop has moved recently to expand. Its located at 4 S Market St, Elizabethtown, PA…read more17022, now right on the square near the martial arts studio. A step back in time to the 80s-Now! You'd be hard pressed to not find something from your childhood here. Everything from early Nintendo NES, My Little Pony, Transformers, Barbie, Star Wars, WWE, Ninja Turtles, various anime and an over abundance of stuffed animals! There's a pacman mini arcade cabinet to play, a few claw machines and floor to ceiling toys. Everything we saw was in good to mint condition, and the owners/staff were more than happy to answer any questions we had. Prices seemed on point for the items condition/rarity so it didn't feel like anything was over valued. Owners are also heavily involved in second Friday downtown in Etown and you can tell they care a lot about the community. Follow their facebook page for the events they plan with local businesses. They frequently have discounts and free toy days on select days for kids. Only complaint again is their hours are kinda all over and change weekly/monthly so facebook is your best bet to see when they're open. Parking is available on the street via meters and in some metered lots around the area. (Typically a nickel for 1/2 hour, dime for an hour) Tons of local shops near by to so its a great afternoon adventure supporting local businesses. Solid 4.5-4.7 so I rounded up to a 5.