Between cheap overseas manufacturers & the general online "worldwide marketplace," local hobby…read moreshops have almost become a thing of the past. But during my first visit to Mike's Models, I remembered exactly why hobby shops are so crucial to the craft of model aviation. I recently purchased two beautiful .90 size models, from the family of a Shawnee area veteran, now deceased nearly 15 years. While my past modeling experience has been primarily related to small electric park flyers, I was terribly excited to get these two 1/4 scale planes back into the air. After some online searching, I purchased some parts and radio equipment to bring these planes up to date. However, time after time I would receive an order of parts, only to find that I still needed an extra nickel or dime sized component to advance my rehab. When I finally made the drive out to Mike's Models, I was pleasantly surprised. Not only did I enjoy shop talk with three experienced modelers, but Mike had everything I needed to get my project back on track toward completion! Following some light conversation about the equipment I had recently acquired, Mike handed me the parts I needed out of his current stock. No waiting for online orders, and prices were perfectly on par. After purchasing the parts, he was also kind enough to show me some interesting airplane build projects that he had in process. While I probably wouldn't consider this the typical customer experience, I can say that Mike is tremendously welcoming and genuinely excited about his hobby & craft. So you've always wanted to get into model aviation, but don't know where to start. You've read some blogs, bought a few inexpensive models from overseas, but haven't found success. It's time to confer with the local professional. Consider supporting your local model aviation expert and head down to Mike's Models. He has years of experience, plenty of stock on hand, and would love to share his passion for model aviation with you. Do it for the sake of the hobby, and do it for the sake of our community. Business owners like Mike depend on people like you and me!

Started playing D & D this year. I have found everything I needed and much more. Luckily the…read morebaskets aren't to big to put merchandise in, or I'd go broke. The prices are very good, and most the items I purchased were the same price as online sellers or lower. They sell painted and unpainted minis, and of course painting supplies if needed. There is a HUGE variety of games and supplies. Although its a decent drive for me to get there, I prefer going to their store because I can always buy whatever I need knowing they'll have it in stock. I only spent time in the "store" itself, but they have two other large areas for gaming itself. My first decent the service was decent. The second visit, the customer service was outstanding. The second cashier, an older gentleman was extremely helpful. He helped me sign up for a frequent buyer program and answered more questions than it was fair to expect. Without a doubt, ill be back.

Very nice local shop. Good comic book selection along with table top role playing books.read more

I ordered a expensive detector from these guys and they give me a tracking number which causes me…read moreto stay home because it needs a signature . So I rearrange my vacation rearrange a hunt and than find out they provided me someone else's tracking number... when I contact them their response is sorry it was an honest mistake? This outfit is not what I would refer to as professional... Time for me to move on to another distributor that actually cares about their customers !

Well I finally got my hands on my new Nokta Makro Legend Metal Detector thanks to the excellent…read morecustomer service from Bart at Big Boys Hobbies, this was a wonderful experience from start to finish. After doing my due diligence over the past few months I had narrowed it down to a few great metal detectors but knowing I am just getting into the field I had lots questions and definitely some anxiety even after reading up on the subject matter and watching many hours of YouTube videos it was Bart's wealth of knowledge that got me across the finish line. My package arrived in about 5 days all in tact without any damage, it was a breeze to assemble I down loaded the manual after placing my order and read it several times cover to cover which definitely made it simple and also allowed me to get acquainted with the controls and operations, I highly recommend you do this if this is in your future plans. Bart provided me with some invaluable information during my decision making process and prior me pulling the trigger on this purchase and I couldn't be happier with my decision and confident I made the right choice - it's not a cheap hobby and I definitely didn't want any buyers remorse after spending this amount of money, remember it more than the price of the detector it can be fairly expensive to gear up correctly for this hobby. After my experience and the service that Bart provided that goes well beyond taking an order I feel confident that I'll be a return customer well into the future...

We've been coming here to shop for many years. My husband and son love this place. Not too many…read morehobby shops left like this one so I'm always happy to give them my business. This last time we were here to get a gift card for my son's birthday we noticed they moved things around a bit but it seems they have less of the war models and car models that my son likes. Maybe it's just the way the store has been rearranged. They always are friendly and help us find what we are looking for.

Employees are very knowledgeable and will help you with any questions you have. Pretty nice…read moreselection for pretty much everything. Everything is expensive but that's the nature of what they sell.

I love coming here for my card collecting since their selection is very large and wide.The staff…read moreand service is very good to they help you find what set your looking for or what card etc.Their prices are market price which is fair.Overall I love coming here pretty nice place.

sold me fake cards claiming they were real, the guy was nice but kind of inappropriate 0/10 never…read moretrusting the guy again.

Great service, the selection was amazing, great prices too! I always visit whenever I'm in the arearead more

This place deserves all the 5 stars! 90 percent of all anime shops are like 4 DVDs and only tcg…read morepacks. This place has LOADS of great stuff and incredible variety. From blind boxes, enamel pins, official show merchandise, bandai figures, small mini figures, dvds, manga, shirts, prints & plush toys. There's something for everyone here. The woman who had the cool sailor moon shirt was friendly and extremely helpful. She asked if we needed help finding something or wanted something behind the glass case. Very prompt help also. The prices on everything here are so insanely great. Not dirt cheap but not overpriced like every other anime store I've been to. Everything is pried very fairly and affordable. This is honestly the best anime store I've been to, and I have been to a LOT throughout America when I travel. Highly recommend this place!

This place is amazing. I love to collect coins and Hotwheels and this place is perfect for that,…read morethey also have other toys and currency and things of that nature. The service was amazing they were nice, kind and very helpful. And the prices are amazing, like imagine buying a coin FROM 1905 only for TWO DOLLARS some of the things are a bit overpriced but not as much. But it is worth it cause some of the things you find there are amazing and would not find something like it almost anywhere else, I mean you can find them in maybe other places but all of that in one store all in prices you'll love the amount of vintage stuff that was there was unbelievable overall the store was amazing and so was the people working there and the prices, it's just an amazing place to shop. 10/10 experience.

I was invited to an engagement party here. The facility was very clean and the staff were…read moreprofessional! The food from bistro B was delicious and we had a great time as guests of our friends.

Dove Event Center is a good venue. The best feature of Dove Event Center is it's part of Bistro B,…read moremeaning that if you rent this event center, and you need food, Bistro B is willing to provide the food and service which is great. The only issue with it is the venue is a little bit small for a big event. It's great for small to moderate size events though.