This store has a phenomenal selection of model trains. Haven't visited the store in person, but I…read morebrowsed their website and I was very impressed with it. If you need trains, I suggest coming here.

I have been able to find many of the things a need here. I have bought multiple RC cars and many…read moreparts. They always have the information I need and can even answer questions over the phone! The customer service is also some of The best! The people are so kind and I've never had a bad interaction. They also have a huge selection of trains and tracks to set up at models! I love Star Hobby and I will most definitely be coming back.

Saw this place as a suggested stop via yelp and decided to stop by. Being nerds and collectors…read moreourselves, its nice to see things outside conventions and local that we can stop by and check out. First, its a little confusing where this is. It's located INSIDE of State Theater Vintage Emporium, which is an adventure in itself. Walk in the doors, go up the stairs and its the first "big" fixture/box shop on the left. They carried everything and anything anime and Japanese from plush, figures, cards/card games to even straight from Japan video games and trinkets for Ita Bags. They even had some Pocky, Ramune and other Japanese snacks for purchase. I think we saw the owner restocking as we perused and he was very personable mentioning he could answer any questions we had. Prices were in line/if not better than ones I see at conventions and online. Overall a great place to stop if you're in the market for current or vintage Japanese goods.

Beware of this guys business practices whether it's at his store or if you see his eye sore of a…read morevending display at shows around the DMV. You'll know it's him when you see mountains of overpriced product and cards scattered around with very little attention to detail. He's by far the most scummy and self-righteous person I have come across during my Pokemon collecting journey. He's too lazy to accurately price his cards so instead he uses zero organization skills to place cards worth less than $2 each across various binders at absurd prices of $4 or even $8 per card. Don't worry he'll cut you a deal if you buy 3 for $20. What a steal! Avoid this guy at all costs. You can find better priced and higher quality product from virtually anywhere else.

Great staff. Various hobbies you can start.. everything from RC AIRCRAFT. BOATS, TRUCKS,CARS…read more Plastic models from 1/700 to 1/350 military ships aircraft.. big as 1/45.. Various trains from "N" scale, and up. Toys and figurines, buildings. They also give advise to look for options on projects.. Pricing within reason to other stores on and off the internet. If

I have shopped many hobby stores. I must say this location was by far the best. Price, selection…read moreand customer service is phenominal. The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly. This is my go to store for all my hobby needs. I highly reccomend them.

A truly amazing store. Their selection of gunpla, paints, and terrain pieces were outstanding…read more Always very helpful but sadly the store has closed. There laurel store is still open but this leaves an impact on the shipping center.

Hobby Shops. Remember them from your childhood? I sure do. I thought they were gone for good…read more But they aren't! There's one in Rockville that's exactly like you remember it. RC Cars! Toy Trains! Model Kits! And all the other art sets, car tracks, European and Japanese toys and "Stuff." You know how a modern store just has people behind the counter? Hobby Works has staff walking the floor to help you. And they really help. And they know their stuff. And when you're there, it's got that friendly clubhouse atmosphere like you stopped off here while walking home from school in the 6th grade. Sometimes it feels like with online shopping, kids won't ever experience the friendly local stores like we did. Not while Hobby Works is open, it's all modern, but it's a shopping experience that most stores lost over the years- and our kids deserve to experience that friendliness.

They are a helpful bunch in here. Rc cars are a hobby of mine and they have helped me a bunch…read morebringing it up to bar. They have a big selection from all ranges in the hobby. That is from crawler, bash, street, speed . Don't forget the planes and boats

My first time in this establishment I was having a bad day and I left a bad review because things…read morejust didn't move fast enough for me. I've continued to frequent Remote Control Hobbies RC dealer and repair that I've realized just how ridiculous my initial review was. These guys are actually really cool and very helpful. My sincere apologies to this wonderful place that I so unfairly spoused hateful and false rhetoric.

After calling we have the correct address, 518-D Onion on the lower level of a building hosting a…read moreday care center, not the address listed on Yelp. There's no sign posted. He's recently moved. If you're into model trains this is the place for you - lots of them. If you're a plastic model builder he has a fairly large selection. He also had lots of paints. We'll return. Nice owner.

Wonderful items, nice staff. Location is a bit hidden but just pay attention and you can find it…read moreeasily. I'm a small strip mall that is perpendicular to Main Street.

Cool little Hobby and toy store in a strip mall in Alexandria. Lots of models, puzzles,…read morefigures/figurines, model paints., and more! The person running the story was friendly and greeted me and asked if they could assist me in finding anything. #WhistleStopToyAndHobbies

Good selection of paints. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Wide selection of different hobby…read moreitems. Website does not do the shop justice. Trains aren't my thing but they have tons of them.

Really great hobby shop for all things trains. My father recently got my girls a Lionel train set…read morefor Christmas so we stopped in here to see what other options were available to add to our new set. They have an amazing selection of trains, including all different gauges, also miniature buildings, animals, people and everything else for your trains set. We didn't have an opportunity to stay too long so I'll be back to take a more in depth look in the near future. The staff are very helpful and super knowledgeable so come with questions and leave with answers. They also have a display with several trains set up with buttons for people to try to see what lights up or makes sound. The trains were not moving while we were there and they were kind of busy in the lead up to Christmas so we didn't ask to have them running, but I'm sure they would have turned them on if we had asked.

This is a great train store for price and service. I called them 4pm on Friday, dealt with an…read moreextremely friendly salesperson (Brie), ordered 2 items which were hard to find yet priced much lower than any web site I had searched (including E-bay) and the items were delivered to my doorstep by 9:30 the next morning! How can you ask for more than that!

I'm extremely disappointed with the level of customer service I received. I placed an order two…read moreweeks ago and was told it would take up to one week to arrive. After waiting beyond the expected timeframe, I called once to check on the status of my order. Instead of receiving assistance, the person on the phone seemed irritated that I was simply asking for an update. I am not asking for free parts or special treatment -- I am paying for my items. As a customer, it is completely reasonable to expect clear communication and respectful service, especially when an order is delayed. It's frustrating to feel like I'm inconveniencing staff by checking on something I paid for. I drive 30-40 minutes to support this store and was even planning to purchase a new X-Maxx, but after this experience, I've decided not to move forward with that purchase. For comparison, I've had consistently positive experiences at HobbyTown, where the staff is helpful, respectful, and willing to assist customers -- especially those who are newer to the hobby. That level of professionalism makes a big difference and is the reason I'm more inclined to continue spending my money there. Customer service matters. I hope this feedback is taken seriously, because the way customers are treated directly impacts whether they return or take their business elsewhere.

Visited from out of state and found a well stocked, organized, and very busy hobby shop. And found…read morea model that supposedly is only licensed for sale in Europe, so that purchase was a pleasant surprise. May not be a return customer, but I'm very happy to have visited.

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.