If you build model trains then you know about this place. It's basically the oldest of the old…read moreschool hobby stores. It has pretty much all the stuff you might find in the Walthers catalog for the last several decades. It's the best place to get details in person because they have an entire wall full of them.

Hands down THE best store in the twin cities for plastic model kits, tools, and supplies. Nothing…read moreelse is even close. I'm not a model train guy, but am equally astounded by their selection and all of the supplies and accessories they stock for that hobby. Their selection of new kits is very deep and very well organized. The vintage kit selection is varied and reasonably priced. And bargains can be found in the back room if you know what you're doing. Staff is uniformly friendly; I am always greeted when I arrive. If I have a question or need help, it's always fast and efficient. if I just want to wander around and window shop, they don't seem to have a problem with that. This place is a real gem. A throwback to a time when shops like this dotted the twin cities. I haven't seen a shop like this since I used to shop at the old Moeller hobby shop in Robbinsdale. On the rare occasion I need something they don't stock, I will buy online. For everything else, there's no other shop anywhere who gets my business. This place is an absolute treasure.

If you like planes/model rockets/and other gizmos this is your kind of place…read more Honestly I just came here to buy some Cyanoacrylate. There have more variations than you can shake a stick at (and probably the sticks to shake if I cared to have one). It comes in various formulations and viscosities. There are also a variety of applicators to assist you. I whistfully glanced at the model rockets as I left - some things you just grow out of as you age - but you still miss.

I'm honestly torn writing this because this place has been a part of my life for as long as I can…read moreremember. I've been going to this hobby store since the 1980s when I was just a kid, going there with my late father. It was one of those places that helped build a lifelong love for RC cars and the hobby itself. Now, decades later, I genuinely enjoy taking my own children there and sharing that same experience with them. It's something really special to me and my family. That's why this situation has been so hard. I dropped off an RC truck for repair and expected it might take some time. What I didn't expect was how long it actually took -- months and months passed while I waited. Eventually, when I called to check on it, I was told the truck had already been surrendered after 90 days. That news was absolutely heartbreaking. This wasn't just a piece of equipment to me. It was something I had invested a lot into and something tied to years of enjoyment in this hobby. I understand that businesses have policies, and I don't doubt they have rules in place, but learning about it only after the fact made the loss feel even worse. What makes this especially difficult is that I truly love this store. It's been part of my life story from childhood to now as a parent. I honestly can't imagine not going there anymore, and that's what makes this situation so emotionally complicated for me. I'm not posting this to attack anyone. I'm just really torn and hurt by how this played out, and I wish there had been more communication before it reached that point.

Love this shop! The owner Donnie is super passionate about aviation, and it shows in the pride he…read moreputs into running this place when he's not jetting around the world himself as an airline pilot. Their Rose Day event this year was FABULOUS!

I have not been there is person but the online selection is great, the prices are decent tooread more

This place is amazing. Super cool stuff. Some really crazy stuff…read more Service was great Selection is endless on everything you can think of... I was mind blown on the stuff in this store. Value is excellent Highly recommend

You can tell the staff really has fun putting the label on stuff here. Are you looking for DIY…read moreelectronic components, a Buffalo Wild Wings beer coozy, and a honey nut Cheerio flavored lip balm? Well, have I got a place for you......

Matt Sweets has got it figured out! He was so helpful when I visited his store, took the time to…read moretalk with me and was genuinely excited about his business! What a great product he offers to our kids these days to get them playing and active and not sitting in front of a TV! Such a fun visit to his store, to surprise my 11-year-old. Can't wait to go back with him.

From the owner: We are a local toy company that specializes in creating some of the most durable and unique…read moreKendamas around. We hand paint each Kendama in our factory located across the street from our retail space.

How can you justify selling products at 2.5 times the MSRP? I get that it's tough running a…read morebusiness but they overcharge the hell out of product (Pokemon cards in particular) and it bums me out about my local card/game shop.

Absolutely the best shop I have been to. They have everything you need from comics to board games…read moreand more! The manager of this location is one of the friendliest and helpful people I have met in a retail store . I will continue to come back here

This place is so cool! Upon entering the store, to your left, you have mostly gaming products. They…read morehave board games in the back of the store and in the front of the store, they have trading card accessories. I learned that they sell single Magic the Gathering (MTG) cards, but you can search their inventory by using their kiosk. On the right side of the store, they have D&D and Warhammer stuff. Then in the back of the right side of the store contains tables for tournaments and stuff. What I also find cool was they also have fountain drink for sale. The staff member was friendly, professional, and helpful. I think the pricing is competitive with other local gaming stores in the area. Will definitely come back for more gaming needs.

Not good when it comes to event renting. They gave away a reserved space. A maybe 15 yr old took…read morethe original reservation and everyone acted clueless when they booked it to someone else instead of making up for their error.

What can I say, if you're looking for the best selection of packs from all eras at a great value,…read morelook no further. The owner is a legend and treats his customers with respect seldom found in the industry.

We were referred to come here by an avid card hobbyist. My daughter and I stopped by to get some…read moreEaster basket items with absolutely no idea what we were looking for. When we walked in, it had lots of selection, but we decided to ask for help since I knew nothing about the different types of packs/boxes/cards. They were super helpful when I let them know the age of the kids and the budget. It was very clean and had some tables and chairs in the back. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for sports cards!

Arms & Armor is, hands-down, the finest producer of replica medieval and renaissance weaponry in…read morethe United States. This isn't just me, their excellence is generally acknowledged across the industry. Their weapons and armor show scrupulous historical accuracy, are beautiful, and, amazingly, also good as weapons. The rapiers they make are the most balanced ones I have ever seen. They produce exactly what you'd expect from the company name: swords, axes, shields, spears, breastplates, etc. It is done with forges, stock-removal, and all the other tools of an armorer's trade. They make a lot of weapons to order, but there is also a back-stock on hand, so they may already have the item you want. I own several of their weapons and treasure every single one. I once wrote and asked if it was possible to visit the site, and they were very, very nice about it (even opened the place and came in the day after Christmas, so I could see it!). The studio was full of an incredible range of metalworking machinery and craftsman's tools. It's not quite right to say they have a showroom (at least when i visited a few years ago), but they did have the back-stock set up in a section of the studio, and were happy enough to sell me something out of it (of course - I mean, it is a business). Note: it's not quite correct that they are listed under "antiques, kitchen, & bath": what they make are not antiques, but modern replicas that would be indistinguishable to a person from the original era. You literally could not do better if you're looking for a sword or other weapon. And hey, if you drop a line, they'd be happy to show you around.

Arms and Armor is a superb forge of replica medieval and renaissance goods. I own several of their…read morepieces, and am always thrilled with the craftsmanship and their dedication to the craft. There are no loose fittings that I have seen, and they are willing to discuss new or custom pieces. Their stock consists of training pieces, LARP, or historical pieces. Very well done. I own several pieces from world-renowned smiths, and they are in this realm of masters.