Was at Walt's hobbies with my grandkids yesterday. I have many interests myself with RC cars,…read moreplanes, trains, Carrera, race tracks and never disappointed. Always had what I need. Grandkids love wandering around the store with their eyes wide open with respect. We are never disappointed with our trips there. It's a drive that is well worth it! Customer service is #1.

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

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.

As others have mentioned in their reviews, customer service at this store is very hit or miss. My…read morefirst two visits were great. The employees were helpful, took the time to look up parts to check availability, showed me where the products are in store, and even offered advice on alternatives. Those experiences were exactly why I prefer shopping at a local hobby store rather than ordering everything online. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was a completely different experience. I stopped in to ask for some advice about parts I had purchased from the store just a week earlier. Specifically, I had purchased a motor and ESC for an RC car build and wanted guidance on whether I should use connectors on the motor or solder the wires directly. This was just one of several questions I had. The employee told me I needed to bring the parts in before he could offer any advice. I explained that the exact motor and ESC were sitting in their display cabinet just a few feet away. Rather than taking a moment to look at the products and help answer a fairly straightforward question, he simply gave me a blank stare and repeated that he needed to see the parts. He made absolutely no effort to help. Next, I showed him a battery listed as in stock on their own website. I had the product pulled up on my phone and explained that I was looking for that specific battery. As we walked toward the battery section, he asked, "Do we even have that battery in stock?" I had literally just shown him the listing on his own store's website indicating it was available. I also verbally told him, this item was in stock while showing him my phone. It felt as though he either wasn't listening or wasn't paying attention to what I was showing him. At this point, I was already questioning whether it was worth asking about the remaining parts I needed. Throughout the entire interaction, I remained polite and friendly. I explained that one of the main reasons I choose to shop locally is because I value being able to speak with knowledgeable employees, ask questions, and get advice on my builds. His response was, "You can pay for us to help with your build." To be clear, I wasn't asking anyone to build my RC car, perform labor, or spend an unreasonable amount of time troubleshooting something. I was simply asking for basic product advice about components I had already purchased from their store. There is a significant difference between asking for a paid build service and asking a hobby shop employee for guidance on the products they sell. That response pretty much ended the conversation for me. I still had several items left to purchase, but I decided to leave and order them from an online retailer instead. It's disappointing, because I genuinely want to support local hobby shops. I'm willing to make the drive, pay local retail prices, and give them my business because I appreciate the knowledge and customer service that a specialty store should offer. If the experience is going to be no more helpful than shopping online, however, it becomes difficult to justify making the trip. The frustrating part is that I know this store has employees who provide excellent service, because I've experienced it firsthand. Unfortunately, the inconsistency makes it difficult to know what kind of experience you're going to get when you walk through the door. I'm not expecting employees to know everything. I am expecting them to listen, make a reasonable effort to help, and show some interest in assisting customers who are actively trying to support their business. Unfortunately, my future business is going elsewhere.

My first thought when I walked through their front doors? "Man, you can land a plane in here!"…read more Funny thing is, it's true! Sure, it'd have to be a small plane, but this place is so big that you're bound to find *something* in here that interests you, even if you're not there to buy anything specific. I usually am, though. Being something of an artist myself, I am always looking for the most inexpensive places to buy my materials since the term "starving artist" really tends to ring true, especially these days. Over the years, I've come to find that Hobby Lobby almost always has the best prices around (and if you watch their weekly ads, 50% off regular prices are an added bonus). In a store as large as this one, I'm almost guaranteed to be able to find what I'm looking for, too. I can't speak for all crafters or artists, but for my drawing/painting needs, Hobby Lobby is always the first place I go...and thankfully, since they normally have what I need in stock, it's the last place, too.

Briefly visited his Hobby Lobby store and it was kind of exciting because I haven't been in one of…read morethese stores in years. The store feature tons of art and crafts! I was looking to hand make gifts for a birthday idea with my wife and this place had a great deal of most stuff some of the items like hats and caps are cheaply made so be careful washing it. Tons of great ideas if you're into putting pictures throughout your entire house and there is an endless amount of decor no matter what time of the season because it could be Halloween and Christmas inside at all times. Staff here was pretty friendly, the store is located in a busy strip mall with many things going on so be wary of traffic. Overall the store was pretty modern and has a lot of eye-catching things. Overall I thought was a decent story to check out and visit.

I love coming to this place. It has a very nice atmosphere full of unique items. Ive bought many…read moredifferent items from this building and they're all wonderful and I refuse to let go of them...they will not be returning to ANY thrift store. Whoever wrote "goodwill is better" on a mirror outside once when it was all steamed up-I will personally challenge you to a game of schoolhouse education.

This place has nothing but junk ! Don't waste your time here!! everyone in the store thinks you're…read morestealing. l would be doing them a favor if I took something.

Been going to ICoin (Steve, Dick and Ian) for some time now. Squarest dealer I've been to. They…read moreare also great "educators" on what to look for, and have started taking my grandsons there, too. Can't find anyone who gives you a fairer deal on scrap Silver and goal, either.

The boys dad let him run the counter now, he's rude, and under offers on everything!! Lil boy was…read morehanded his daddy's collection so now he thinks he's the most important person in the world... Go to sterling in Joliet!!! They actually have a heart, and pay you a fair price because they worked for what they have.. there daddy did not hand it to them on a silver and gold plate.. god be with all the people icoin rips off!!!

I've been shopping here since 2003 back when they were down the street from the current location…read more The service has always been hit or miss. For the most part the employee are helpful and cordial however when they miss they miss drastically. I won't go into detail of why I believe certain types of people like myself are treated differently as often here so instead I'll just discuss my most recent visit on 2/4/17 approximately 3:30pm. I brought my Slash truck in for a $1.25c bearing. While I was using tools that were scattered on the counter in a manner as if they had been here since the morning to remove a wheel... one of the employees came over and said "naw, these aren't community tools..these are my personal tools". He gathered his tools, placed them into a case then to took the case and place it behind the counter then walked away. I guess I was naive to think that hobby shops were comprised of a community of enthusiast who shared experiences, fixes, stories of hobby debacles, and even tools. Ok, to finish it off the other employee who helped with the bearing felt it was necessary to walk me to the front to make sure I pay for a $1.25c bearing after I told him I'll let the guy up front know that I have a bearing on the truck that I need to pay for. Maybe that's his job but in light of the previous event this type of treatment doesn't make your business feel appreciated when you've spent thousands here and at times upwards of $1000.00 in one visit several times. When options become more feasible like Amazon, Good ole Boy places like this will be taken out of my diet.

From the owner: Everything for the Hobby Enthusiast…read more If you're a hobby enthusiast in the Joliet, Illinois area, you've come to the right place. Leisure Hours Hobbies has everything you could ever want and our dedicated team looks forward to serving you. We're available to answer any questions you may have about our products and services.Since 1973, we've been providing the community with great products, including:* Slot cars* Metal detectors* Plastic models* Model trains/rockets* Darts* AirbrushesWhether you're looking for cars to race or trains to build, we have all the perfect supplies to fulfill your hobby needs.Stop by Leisure Hours Hobbies today or call to ask about our four acres of radio controlled excellence!

This is a great place. They're friendly and helpful. You can find used or new sets and individual…read moremini figures. They host birthday parties and events for the community. It's a small, family owned business.

Amazing store full of Legos. Coming here brought back so many memories. Huge range of small to…read morelarge sets and even more rare ones. Cost is definitely competitive but if it's what you're looking for then definitely consider getting it as there stock changes all the time.