One of the few brick and mortar hobby shops left in the country and according to owner, about the…read moreonly one in central Florida. Nice small shop, not a lot of inventory but I managed to find a piece of rolling stock. Has a shelf layout on one of the walls. It was not operating but owner said I could run trains if I wanted to. My wife was waiting in the car so I kindly responded I better not start. The owner was very friendly and said they really catered to the kids. That's very comforting because I fear the hobby is dying with us old guys. I always enjoy looking at other layouts as you can get great ideas. Like I have a 9ft area the I need to look like a retaining wall, guess what, the had one, not 9ft but a long one. Best part they sold material I can use to build it. Plenty of parking and always worth a stop.

Great model railroad stores. Lots of everything from detail parts to kits to scenic supplies to…read morerolling stock. Ran by modelers for modelers. A must see if u r near Sarasota.

The service was good. The gal working answered everyone's questions and they had a variety of…read moreitems and the value was good. I will be going back. Great selection.

Love going to this store. Something new every time I go. They sell out quickly so if you really…read morelike something, better buy it the first time.

Great little shop. A little, or a lot, of so many different things. Radio control cars, trucks,…read moreboats. Sports equipment, games, and even hot tub parts! Answered the phone. Looked up the part I needed and had it waiting. Decent price , too.

Well stocked hobby shop for all your hobby needs. Came in and got exactly what I wanted for my…read morelarge scale gas powered boat. Good selection of RC cars, planes, plastic kits and building supplies. Everything you need for your darts and pickle ball fun..... Don't forget your pool table, swimming pool and spa supplies too.... One stop shop for all you recreational needs.

I have a feeling if I was an R/C hobbyist, this place would rock. Since I was there for model car…read morepaint and to look at the scale model kits they had, I wasn't quite so impressed. The place has potential, and it looks like they're a great place to go for R/C gear, including repairs. And it honestly looks like they're still growing, so I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt.

The man at the counter was very helpful and as I explained That I was looking for a 70mm Habu from…read moreEflite. Unfortunately after searching stock at the store none were available. He said he could order one but I explained , I had come from Sarasota but wanted one right away without the standard waiting time. As for the store it had a very good inventory of models and supplies. I give him and the store five stars for an excellent inventory and will recommend it to others. The store would perhaps do better if located in a more populous area such as Sarasota.

if your into the rc stuff then its a great place , but if your a model builder, the model sections…read morehas gotten skimpy . At one time they had a ton of kits and you could go there every other week and there would be new ones . Now, all they seem to have left are the 80 dollar plus kits ( which are rather old looking ) or different variations of the same model

The owners are fantastic people and have helped walk us through multiple questions on the Pokémon…read morecard sets for our young children. We recommend as the place to go for sports and Pokémon cards in Sarasota.

My boyfriend and I used to be regulars here, spent thousands of dollars here on Pokemon. While…read moreeverything was severely overpriced (2-3x market price), we bit the bullet because the employees are friendly and I love supporting small businesses. Us being regulars and it being a small business, we were disappointed to notice we never got any sales, freebies, or discounts with the amount of money we were spending here (and I mean THOUSANDS every other week!) While this place was an era for us, we've found better stores in the Sarasota area that are way more friendly, knowledgeable, and love their regulars. I will not be coming back here, consider spending your money elsewhere.

First of, I can't say enough thank you to the owners. They are nicest people I ever met. Today was…read moremy first time there. They gladly showed me around the store and all the amazing models they have. I am glad that I found this store out. One of the most important thing is owner can order whatever model you are looking for and get to you IN FEW DAYS. No more boring waiting time. Thank you guys again.

Went o buy some paint and additional supplies, the prices are outrageous and the service was…read morehorrible. The models weren't even decent, maybe they were in the process of changing some stock around but still, go online, these prices are way to high

Variety of inventory (especially for the RC enthusiast). Parts for repair of most items…read more Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Excellent customer service. Brian, Robert, and Kirk care about their customers as much as their passion for their hobbies. They don't go for "the big sale". They take care to answer all your questions honestly. It's obvious when you speak with them, that they want you to be satisfied with your purchase and happy with your hobby. They want to earn your repeat business. They have mine. Started going 20+ years ago when Phil was still the owner, and Brian a "newbie". Now, I got into a new hobby, and Brian made sure I got the right start, by giving me honest opinions and helping me make an intelligent start, without a large investment. I had so much fun, I brought my son in, as well as a few co-workers who are all excited about their new hobbies. Brian and his staff helped me with replacement parts, and helpful suggestions, as I learned the ins and outs of the hobby. They even examined my equipment when I was having difficulty troubleshooting. Now I'm ready to go to the next level, and a larger investment in my newfound hobby. Brian was right there with invaluable information and offering to help with any questions I may have. I could have purchased through some online store, but I will always go to Phil's first, before purchasing elsewhere. Far too many businesses don't understand the value of good customer service and building relationships. The folks at Phil's Hobby Shop sure do - without a doubt. I refuse to go anywhere else, and I recommend them at every opportunity. I urge you to support your local hobby shop before making that online purchase. You won't regret it.

Staff is always rude, only help you if you ask for a specific item, they have no idea what parts…read morecross reference even is. Go to MyTobbies in Tampa, you will thank you did.

Great place spend time with my son on the weekend racing rc cars... they always have parts needed…read moreand great to deal with..

Tried calling them for days now and seems like no one is capable enough to answer the phones. Also…read moredoesn't allow me to leave a voice mail id hate to have to drive 45 minutes and they not have what I need. Just bad customer service so far

Was in town and found this Hobby Store on Yelp. The information, pictures, and reviews encouraged…read moreme to take a look. When I arrived at the shop, Jack Bowles greeted me..and we talked about where I was with the hobby, he showed me some of the DCC trains I was interested in and answered many questions that someone new to the hobby would have.. I really enjoyed going to this shop, and was glad to find a place where I could see the real products and someone to demo the HO DCC trains and hear the sounds in person etc..and ask questions in real time..you sure cant do that buying things online Definitely recommend this place!!..if you are interested in HO trains or other scales..they also carry a wide selection of scenery supplies and scale models...but the HO trains were my reason to be there.. Thank You to Jack Bowles! Update..Went to the same store a few weeks ago while on a layover on a flight i was the captain for..and surprised to see the name change on the front of the building..it was about the end of sept 2019..the new owner introduced himself and the store was still looking good ..so it's still there and they still have trains like before..looks like Jack retired and Sal still works there..

Walked in on a whim. Great selection of train stuff if that suits your fancy. Staff was super…read morehelpful. Ended up buying my stepson a model t-Rex for us to put together (hopefully)