Leo is the best! Everyone on the Discord is awesome too! Definitely coming back for their weekly events!

Took a drive from Irvine, CA to check out this store. I was amazed to see how much & specific unique items they had here. It was exciting to see other hobbyists than just tcg collectors. But I'd have to admit I've never seen such poor service in my life. When it comes to being around other hobbyists. I waiting in line to be helped while the girl behind the register finished helping her current customer. She seemed very polite & helpful. But that became very obvious that it was because she was flirtatious with the clients. When I proceeded to then ask a question if they had TCG Cards (Pokemon or One Piece). She did answer that they had sold out, but then proceeded to just act like I didn't exist. Not sure, why I would need to have to be flirty just to buy an item they have behind the register. I genuinely just wanted to look at the One Piece Deck set that was behind the worker with the Comb Over. Who also proceeded to act like I didn't exist. Not my fault they're physically attractive to be my type to flirt my way into a sale. Definitely wack employees today. Anyways, definitely check out the BULGOGI KBBQ! The server barely spoke English & their service was WAY MORE EXCEPTIONAL! Great Food! read more

Been shopping at Brookhurst for close to 40 years. Best hobby shop ever great staff! I've always been satisfied whether it's mail order or driving all the way from Las Vegas to the store!!!! read more

The service was funny and was nice. Selection was great. There were so many model kits at a not bad price. I got, The Red Gundam Gunpla kit read more

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This place is great. The manger Steve has done a wonderful job keeping loyal customers happy for years. Really nice selection and staff are helpful. Highly recommended. read more

Sadly, I must update my previous review. There was a change of ownership at Brookhurst Hobbies and I haven't had the same experience since. They constantly advertise that they buy collections but I waited for a quote for 3 months before I called and got the rudest "we'll call you when we're ready" I've ever gotten. (They also never called.) RIP to one of the GOATS I guess. read more

I always stop by Brookhurst Hobbies whenever I'm in the area. Sometimes they got stuff I can't find down in San Diego. It's one of those spots where you walk in just to look and end up leaving with a random stuff you didn't know you needed. The workers here are super chill and always down to chat about whatever hobby you're into. It's cool when the staff actually know the stuff and aren't just trying to sell you random things. They've got a solid paint selection, plus a bunch of model kits, tabletop games, and other hobby stuff. Definitely worth checking out if you're nearby or passing through. Everything is reasonable priced too. read more

We love supporting small local businesses, so we frequent this store. Pros: -Gaming area next to store front for people who want to play things like Warhammer and need a spot -Has some good deals sometimes. Great place to pick up small items and save by not paying shipping or consignment items like opened partially build armies someone changed their minds on. -Bring your kid on Father's Day for a discount, dads. Fun little bonding tradition for my husband and the kids. -Has a decent range of different hobby items like board games, war games, models, card games, ttrpg books, painting supplies, dice, etc... -Has a decently large parking lot. We never struggle to find parking here. Cons: -Dusty -Dark -Prices on some of tge items aren't the cheapest, so I usually cross check online. read more

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1/10 scale drift cars are nice , but not much of a selection to choose between not much help either

Just started gundam and this place has a great selection would definitely recommend! Just got this real grade and it was a blast. The workers are nice and run some promotions. They got tons more then just gundams as well so it is definitely worth checking out if your into this! read more

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This place is truly a gem. I'm a hobbiest of all sorts, through and through. Gundams, Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer, and TCGs of all kinds. I must say that this store hits a bunch of check marks for me. The staff: A1. The staff are extremely helpful, and knowledgeable about their wares. I came in to ask about Pokemon product for my nephew and the nice staff member behind the counter helped me out tremendously. I've been out of the Pokemon TCG game since I was a kid but not going to lie, this friendly and informative experience really got me back into it. The products: I was stationed in Japan for a couple years and I must say this place has a rather impressive range of stock for Gundams which is awesome. I also loved building Naval ships (can you tell which branch I was in?) and I am heavily impressed with this selection as well. Do you like to build planes, or even military dioramas? Cars? Play Warhammer? They've got it for you. Not only that; an extensive library of supplies such as paints, brushes, etc. As well as prepainted figurines. They also have DnD books as well as other RPG based books as well. Their TCG stock is alright; they do offer fair prices. Recently, there was a particular release and they didn't price gouge like other local shops did so I truly do appreciate that. Although I hope their distributor helps them out in this regard for future releases. The aisles are filled with product and there's a steady flow of patrons ranging all ages. There's also a space next door for people who want to build together, or run a campaign of their favorite RPG. My buddy and I have stayed til late in the evening having laughs and enjoying ourselves. Interaction with patrons is great as you can go on their social media platforms and they have notes and updates on stock which is awesome. I love this spot and can see why they've been apart of this community as long as they have. Go have an adventure and I believe you WILL find your passion here! read more

Great shop. They expanded with a gaming room. They don't carry a game I like (or gaming group for that game). They have tons of shit. If you love models, this is the place to go. They don't have everything, but they have a lot. read more

Been shopping here since childhood. The hobby mecca! Now I come here with my son and we both get to enjoy the shop. Great spot next store to build/game. Cant recommend enough, if your into cards, modeling, etc then your in the right place. read more

Amazing Staff, and an amazing Stuff to buy, There were so many Good stuff that I took at least 47 minutes just to choose a Model kit, The Staff were Helpful, they took their time to help me and I appreciate that, but I do wish they had Model Mig 17 & Mig 27 with the Cuban decals but that place was Amazing, it's like a Model Kit Paradise. read more

Brookhurst Hobbies has become my go-to store for hobby paint-related materials. The staff has been pretty helpful for the most part and the variety of offerings is pretty nice. The only reason I can't give the full rating is because a lot of the time, they'll be out of stock of certain paints, even from week-to-week. Aside from that, would still give a recommend. read more

Went here to buy some Pokemon cards for a friend's kid's birthday. The middle aged white guy working the counter was extremely rude regarding my questions about what's the best products to buy. It was my first time at a store like this. The prices were way above MSRP. These guys are a bunch of scalpers. They won't tell you the prices over the phone. Shady business practices. read more

A wide variety of hobbling tools, games, paints. Great for Warhammer. Great for historic modeling too. Can get pricey, but so can most of model hobbying. read more

Service here is either a hit or a miss. Sometimes you get a helpful and friendly staff, other times you don't. Unfortunately the latter happened more than the former. Prices on most Bandai kits are 10% higher than the competitors. Not a lot of sales going on, if there is, very little saving. I shopped here many times in hope their services improved but unfortunately nothing change. The only merits to shop at this place are they have a lot of varieties and it's closer to my house than other shops. However; I went home feeling bad about my purchases too many times for me to give them another chance or recommend them to others. They don't even give cash refund to you, only store credit. Today marked my final time with Brookhurst Hobbies. read more

It would be easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of options found here, if not for the staff. Without exception, everyone is happy to help and to share their expertise. On those rare occasions when an answer to my question is not readily known, it has been sought out. Businesses everywhere would do well to learn from these guys. I'm a customer for life. read more

I needed the game Warewolf for a last minute group gathering. Didn't have time to order online so Google led me here. I was greeted by Sam the minute I walked in. And when I asked for help he answered all my questions and gave me great suggestions. I did a quick walkthrough after I got my game and this place is super cool. I got so many great ideas for gifts for my Godson. They have all the cars, planes, and trains that you can ask for. I will definitely be back and support this cool local business. read more

Brookhurst Hobbies - Bookstores Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This hobby store is quite big in size. When I went in, it was a bit in disarray and it seemed like they just got a full container of gunpla imported into the store. They had gunplas everywhere. They do have a good selection of things. On one side of the store has collections of military figures, books etc. The other side has automobile models, plane models, Marvel action figures, War Hammer figurines, etc. They had one section dedicated for Bandai gunplas along with other Japanese and Chinese brands of model figures too. I got what I was looking for where and I was pretty pleased. I would return again to complete my collections of HGUC and Borderline Warriors. It's a 4.4 out 5 here for sure. read more

My Favorite scale model store ever! Biggest selection and even better prices. They have everything you need to get started on your childhood hobby again weather it's model cars, military, trains, or Gundam. read more

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Absolutely top notch hobby and gaming shop with an emphasis on military themes for virtually all your needs and interests. I dare you ... in fact, I triple dog dare you to visit Brookhurst Hobbies and not find something you must take home with you if you are a military modeler, military board gamer, military historian, military figure collector, or even a more traditional gamer. Arguably, Brookhurst Hobbies is the finest store of its type in the entire U.S. read more

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I stopped by here for during my gunpla shop in anaheim run. Store itself is massive but parking was pretty difficult even when located inside a plaza. Their selection of gunpla is extremely limited, although that may be because of the current gunpla shortage. Even then, there was wasn't that much variety among their inventory. The main reason I am giving this place 4 stars is their massive inventory of paints, decals, tools, and extra/external parts. They carry all kinds of paints including citadel, testors, tamiya, modo, etc. all kinds of modeling tools were also available. read more

Amazing selection of model kits and supplies from around the world, at decent prices. Staff has always been helpful and knowledgeable. Cool displays of finished model kits for inspiration. read more

Great selection, if you like to tinker this is the place to be. I build gunpla. On top of have a good selection if kits they have an extensive selection of paint read more

This place has some of the best customer service I've encountered. I have embarrassing broken several of my model toys. As a result, I have come here to find ways to fix my toy. Everyone here has a wealth of knowledge, and was able to provide alternative means to repairing my things. They also have extensive knowledge about what works and alternative ways to trouble shoot repairing my toys. I know they have a game room next door. But I wish they have (or clearly inform us) on going dungeons and dragon and other game nights where gameplay is hosted. So anyone looking to play can find a game. read more

Poor customer service. When I went into the store to buy my first miniature set the two attendees were eating their meals at the register and didn't offer to help. When it came to check out, with burger still in hand, they grabbed my card with their hands rung me out and continued to have a sidebar conversation with their other coworker. If it wasn't for the convenience of the product I would have gone online. read more

I'm confused about what happened to this place! Before the pandemic, they used to have any of almost all paints in stock. I understand shortages during and shortly after the pandemic, but now it's over, as is the shortages, yet they still never have a lot of the basics in stock. I like the Vallejo Model Air paints, and there's never any basic colors and metal colors like aluminum, steel, chrome. I also like the Humbrol enamels (basic colors) like black/white/grays and are always out of stock. Same with Alclad Lacquers. Need enamel thinners....won't be in stock. Need acrylic thinners.....won't be in stock. I like supporting small biz, but I'm forced to have to go to Amazon. I'm even Ok with the slightly higher in store prices if it means saving jobs, but when there's never anything in stock, you leave some no choice! Please fix this so I can once again enjoy shopping for my favorite paints in store instead of online. My last 4 visits have all been met with disappointment. read more

They got loads and loads of stuff, more than I last remembered. Good to see business seems to be growing, but the place kinda feels super cluttered. read more

This place has unlimited inventory and new items come and go every week. Recently bought a few Gundam kits where they had an amazing sale going on which was a bonus. Truly a new hot spot for pick ups and the prices are unmatched. Very recommended. read more

I came across this store when my online order failed by Kerneltoy.com and my money was refunded for no reason. Anyhow, when I called this store a guy answers (sorry I don't remember his name) he was so kind and friendly he put the game aside for me. ( thank you so much) When I arrived the place was clean, friendly staff, great prices, and their inventory are amazing!! If you are looking for a unique toy, board games or product please come here or call to ask if they have it. I love their business plan, they have been around for over 50 years great with amazing products at a reasonable price and great customer service. Thank you read more

I have mixed feelings about this shop. I have been coming here for years and know pretty much where everything is and who to ask for help. If I was a casual shopper coming in for the first time, the dust covered shelves, boxes strewn everywhere, and poor customer service would be an immediate turn off; rarely is anyone greeted or asked if they need help. Some of the newer employees are very friendly but some of the older ones will not lift a finger to help or make an attempt to interact with customers. To the owner: Clean the place up and dust a bit, also have a serious discussion/training with you employees on basic customer service. read more

Brookhurst Hobbies had been an integral part of my gaming life from the time I started working in Cypress and Seal Beach until the time that I left that job. Every so often, I would stop at the store on the way home (or make a lunchtime trip) to buy card sleeves, X-Wing ships, or the odd game or expansion. Despite the store being a "hobby" store with various kinds of merchandise, the three aisles that Brookhurst Hobbies commits to tabletop games and RPGs boast one of the finest selections of games in Southern California (if not anywhere). Furthermore, one time, they hosted a father-and-child X-Wing tournament (at my request!) that went really well. They even stayed open late to give prizes and allow us to shop. Based on nostalgia value alone, I rate Brookhurst Hobbies highly. Aside from nostalgia, as I said before, Brookhurst Hobbies has a superlative selection of games and card sleeves. In fact, if I really need card sleeves, I either go here or Dice House Games in Fullerton. Another plus to this store is they have full-time staff that are experts in models, painting, games, and remote-control items. I have special shout-outs to Brian and Tim... They have been really helpful in the past and it's nice to see them whenever I find myself in Garden Grove. In all, I cannot recommend Brookhurst Hobbies enough for the service and selection. Keep your eye out for Black Friday and other sales; those are great times to visit the store! read more

Rude service they can careless that you are shopping in their store they rather talk to each other then do their jobs. Came in with my boyfriend last week. He was looking to buy Tamiya paints for his Gundam model. We waited near the display case for about 10 min before someone passed by to acknowledge us. Not know there was an employee in the little office that did not acknowledge us. I don't care about product they carry shitty customer service will always push me away from coming back. read more

I went here with friends to look for some new board games to play. They had an amazing selection of board games available and very fair prices. I'll be coming back when I get the chance. Happy 50th anniversary!! read more

Mr. B, retired, has waaaaaaay too much time on his hands. Fortunately for me, he has decided to relive his boyhood obsession for building models (tanks, ships and airplanes), thus staying out of my hair for long periods of time. Need I say, "Happy wife, happy life?" But, he has also discovered the advantages of using his wife's Yelp account to bookmark his own must-see places (why he still refuses to have his own account is something I cannot understand, but that is another story). So, while driving through Garden Grove on a bookmarked foodie adventure, this hobby shop bookmark innocently popped up. Sneeeee-keey! Easily overlooked for its tired 1960's strip mall location, BH hardly has any in-your-face kind of draw, except for another hobbyist. But once inside, this modestly sized store would certainly elicit a drool response from kid and kid at heart. Rows of shelves, stocked floor to ceiling with gaming equipment and plastic models. Glass counters filled with tools, paints, parts and stuff I have no clue what the heck it's for. Racks filled with magazines and reference books. Even the few military mini dioramas complete with authentic dust and rust (pseudo doll houses, but for old guys) are fascinating. And you will also find a lot more kids-at-heart, old dudes who seem to have the same obsession as Mr. B. I wonder if their wives need to go to weekly meetings like AA to deal with this? This place is a magnet. Of the nerds, by nerds, and for the nerds. Mr. B's kind of place. read more

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This...is...my...porn!!! I first came here about 12 years ago and bought the Tamiya 1/350th scale model of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65). I had been an experienced aircraft model builder up until this point and I was ready to venture out into building other kits. I felt that this would be a very good test. I bought countless reference books on different aircraft that I was going to put on it (F-14, F/A-18, A-6, S-3, SH-60, and SH-3). I had a photoetched metal kit for this model. I had thousands of hours put into it... ...and one of my little miserable furball cats goes and destroys it by using it as a catapult for jumping into the garage rafters. 12 years of work undone in a few seconds. When we move to our new house, I will buy another Enterprise kit, but until then, I will be buying and building submarine kits. My purchases include a 1:350th scale Russian Typhoon class submarine and a 1:144th scale Seawolf class submarine (It's a big kit!!!). I bought that one as a used kit. Previously owned, but the kit is complete. I also want to build the IJN Carrier Akagi kit from Tamiya. the detail on this kit is incredible!!! I like that this store has a lot of ship and tank models on display for reference. There aren't too many aircraft on display since the bigger kits take up a lot of space. My next venture will be WW2 tanks- specifically the German Tiger Tanks. I think the diorama kits that I saw on display were from King and Country. I can't remember, but the detail on these kits were unbelievable!!! This store also has tons of reference books, board games, RPGs and they also hold RPG tournaments on the weekends. I highly recommend this store for your hobby and gaming needs. read more

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YOOOOOOOO. So, this store is massive. Their prices are really good, and I came in while they had a 10% off on board games. Come here for you gaming and model needs. They had a game that I've been looking everywhere for, at retail price when it's worth much more than that. These guys rock. I'm definitely coming back here. read more

It's a good place to go if you want to get into something new, but it's hard to find anything specific since they're games are more generalized. If you're a card player they carry certain items but not a large selection for that. If you're into models, war games, table top, then it's not bad to swing by. read more