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    Loaner and Demo games available for in-store play.
    Paul S.

    Here's to a local chain (additional locations are Rancho Cucamonga and Pasadena) that's dedicated to the pastime of board gaming, cards, such as Magic the Gathering, and related hobbies of collecting and painting miniatures. Furthermore, they provide ample space for people to set up and play during their hours of operation, which is great for games that exceed the three-hour time frame. Only a few basic rules, no outside food, no drinking alcoholic beverages, and no smoking (that means vape pens too). Pretty straightforward, no? It was my first time visiting this store, it was a tad tricky because it's located deep in the business center precisely in the Southwest portion where Foothill (Route 66) meets Mountain Avenue. Ample parking was available, and the drove of available tables inside was also pleasing. I arrived before my buddy did so I claimed a spot and browsed the surprisingly vast collection of games for Demo and Loaning, provided you only play in-house. Some used games occupied a number of shelves and also pre-painted miniatures for sale. Nothing spectacular there, however. In the way back are tables dedicated to historically dramatic games, especially Warhammer by GW. In fact, this miniatures game drives the painting hobby to great heights of artistic style. As such, a substantial amount of support products crowd the front retail space. Lots of paints by Citadel Colour, brushes, hobby knives, basing materials for your finished models, the works! Anyhow, we played a boardgame we imported, Conan by Monolith. Three scenarios took about 6-hours altogether in between chatting, pit stops in their wonderfully clean bathrooms, and buying drinks and snacks. This is how you support such an establishment. Curious employees and other gamers stopped by to watch or ask questions. Overall, the atmosphere is friendly and vibrant. It was fairly busy the entire time we were there but that made it more fun. People of all ages although I might have been the minority age-wise, it was a good time. Whether you want to purchase a game or need card sleeves or dice, this is a well-stocked shop.

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    Enjoy coming on Saturday to play One Piece or Star Wars unlimited, Good selections of cards and really nice people that are welcoming

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    Great LGS for MTG. Singles are tcg price like all other places. Sealed product pricing is competitive.

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    This shop will not hold your pre orders even if you're on the list be careful they make false promises

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    Ask the Community - Gameology

    I recently found a box of Legend of the Five Rings cards from twenty plus years ago. Since my kids are too young to play, would you guys be able to make a trade for a game they would play?

    Unfortunately that game is no longer played and we would not buy it.

    Does your company purchase magic gathering cards i have about 300 cards?

    Yes, you can bring them in for an appraisal.

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    Pegasus Hobbies

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    3 years ago my wife and I went out shopping to celebrate our Anniversary. One of the places we…read morestopped at was Pegasus Hobbies, as I had been considering taking up slot car racing as a hobby again, I was really in to it as a kid, and so was my Son when he was a youngster. All of the staff was friendly and helpful, but Eric in particular was very instrumental in getting me excited about re-visiting an old childhood obsession. In the three years since, Pegasus and their staff have been very helpful and supportive. They have never tried to sell me anything I didn't like or want and they've always seemed genuinely happy to see me, greeting me with a smile whenever I entered the store. I once had to exchange an expensive car months after purchasing it and they were happy to oblige, even though I didn't have the receipt. I read a review where one customer called them racist. Not true, I'm African-American. If you want to take up a new hobby or re-visit an old one, there's only one place to go. Pegasus.

    This place is cool in the sense of they have a lot to look at and more then what over hobbie stores…read morewould have but the people aren't the best don't like answering questions or even having a conversation I was trying to ask questions about my UDR and I got one word answers and definitely not the help I needed they just gave me to the mechanic there who once charged up the ass to fix definitely nicer then the other guys but lowballs the hell out of you place is cool but if you need help don't go here

    Hobby Lobby - Metal trivet $2

    Hobby Lobby

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    After 27 years in Customer Service, I have never been SOOOOOO angry at an employee of a company. I…read moreusually chalk it up to training or personal issues, but today it was truly a personal power issue. Kaylee the manager opened another line, she then told a woman waiting in the first line to go over to the line she just opened. I proceeded to go after her, Kaylee then stopped me and told me I had to wait until 4 people who were in back of this lady, but hadn't moved from the first line yet, When she stopped me, she then called the other people(all except one who had several items as opposed to my few items). To avoid a scene, I allowed them to go ahead, one of the ladies in front of me even looked at me like it was strange, and said "that manager has bad customer service skills." and asked me if I was in a hurry, and signaled for me to go in front of her. I thanked her but declined, because she only had a few items too. Kaylee decided to rudely w/ a nasty Attitude chime in, I immediately stopped her, and told her not to say anything else, because she was just coming across as I made the decision and that's that!! I will NEVA shop at this Hobby Lobby, and will probably just give my business to Micheal's, the discounts are better also! Hobby Lobby, Kaylee is not representing your company's culture very well. **Update**: I just got a email on this review, only to see a heart emoji?? I can only imagine someone being a smart a$$, what is there to about you being a miserable person, and misrepresenting your company as a whole! That's why me and 100+ family members, their friends, etc won't be shopping here! that!

    Thank you so much Maria(Store Manager) for helping out with all the material cutting. My friend and…read moreI collected tons of donations for Ryan's Cases, which is an organization that makes pillow cases for kids that are in the hospital fighting cancer. Maria and her employee really took their time helping us find the cutest material and gave us lots of new ideas.Thank you so much Maria and your wonderful employees.

    Mooncards Collectibles - Perfect Order Build&Battle contents before I opened them on prerelease.  Three packs and a Tyrantrum deck.

    Mooncards Collectibles

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    I've attended MTG and Pokemon events with Mooncards and they treat their players well. Their…read moreseating area is comfortable and well ventilated. They take in player feedback to improve events continuously. Product is broadcasted to the discord and IG pages so customers are always in the loop! Prices are always great here too for both product and tournament entries.

    5/5 The Best Pokémon Shop in the IE Moon Cards is hands down…read morethe best Pokémon card shop in town and honestly in the entire Inland Empire. From the moment you walk through the door you are treated like family. The owners and staff go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome whether you are a seasoned collector or just getting into the hobby. And if you have kids they treat them even better. You can tell they truly care about creating a safe fun and exciting environment for young collectors. Their selection is always top tier. They consistently have the best sealed products amazing slabs and a wide variety of cards for every type of collector. Everything is organized clean and fairly priced. You can tell they take pride in what they do. What really sets Moon Cards apart are their events. Pokémon nights trade days tournaments and more. These events are not just about cards they are about community. You walk in as a customer and before long you find yourself talking trading laughing and building friendships that feel like a real family bond. It is a feeling you do not find everywhere. The atmosphere is fun energetic and welcoming. The shop itself is just a badass place to hang out and easily one of the coolest card shops in the area. If you are into Pokémon collecting trading or simply want a place where you and your kids can enjoy a great hobby with great people Moon Cards is the spot. If I could give more than five stars I would. The Inland Empire has a true gem with this shop. I highly recommend checking them out.

    Revelation Raceway - 2 sped center diff for nitro, converted to single center diff for electric. Frankenstein!!!

    Revelation Raceway

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    Worth the Drive from Temecula! Garen is a Genius!…read more I cannot recommend Revelation Hobbies enough! I live in Temecula and called around to at least 6 different shops in my area looking for help with a project. I have a couple of older Nitro RC cars (specifically a Kyosho Inferno GT) that I wanted to convert to electric ("Frankenstein" them), and no one had a clue what I was talking about. Then I called Revelation and spoke to Garen. Not only did he immediately know what the Kyosho Inferno GT was, but he also understood exactly what I was trying to do--even though I really had no idea what I was getting myself into, lol! I made the drive out to Montclair, and it was 100% worth it. When I got there, Garen grabbed all the parts I had discussed over the phone. But when he actually saw the car and the used parts I already had, he stopped me. He told me I didn't need half the stuff he had pulled, figured out a much better way to do the conversion, and ended up saving me over $70! It's rare to find a shop owner who will talk you out of buying things just to do the job right. From now on, for anything RC related, I'm making the drive to Revelation. I know I'll actually get the right advice the first time. If you're reading this and live a distance away, trust me: make the trip and ask for Garen. He's the best!

    I would write 10 stars if I can! The staff is super nice and friendly! The track is super cool…read more When you break something, you can swing by the hobby shop across the parking lot and get the part to repair. The prices are also very good! Got a set of TZO pre mounted tires for $30 even! Most sites are selling for $60 at least. Great track and shop! Will keep supporting them!

    Game Nights Cafe - Look at the selection and space!

    Game Nights Cafe

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    Over the past year, we placed pre-orders for five separate releases. Five times, we were let down…read more Each time, we chose to support Game Nights because we believe in backing local game stores and building a healthy community. Each time, that trust was misplaced. Not only did we fail to receive our pre-orders on all five occasions, but the owner never once reached out to inform us that the products had not arrived. Every single time, we had to contact him ourselves on release day to discover--again--that nothing was coming. That lack of communication is what hurts the most. Even if product allocation was an issue, there was no courtesy, no transparency, and no respect shown toward loyal customers who planned ahead and committed to pre-order their products from Game Nights. A simple message would have allowed us to secure our orders elsewhere. Instead, we were left in the dark--repeatedly--and were informed too late to buy products at MSRP. This isn't just unprofessional; it makes it incredibly difficult to justify supporting this store at all. Adding to the frustration, the owner has also begun removing gaming space, further destroying the community that once made this shop special. Game Nights used to feel like a true community hub--a place where people gathered around Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, MTG, board games, parties, special occasions, and more. Now, it feels like a business focused solely on extracting every possible dollar, with little regard for the community that helped build it. We understand that running an LGS is hard. We can empathize with the challenges of keeping a struggling business afloat. What we cannot excuse is the ongoing, disrespect toward the very customers who go out of their way to offer consistent support, only to be mistreated time and time again. If you're looking to reliably pre-order TCG products, we strongly recommend considering these alternatives in the area: Lost Level - Strong community, active Discord, and dependable pre-orders A&N Collectible - Community could improve, but pre-orders are consistent Miss Play - New and growing; pre-orders may vary, but the community is welcoming Side Quest - Beautiful space; we haven't pre-ordered yet, but plan to in the future Ultimately, the repeated failures, lack of communication, and disregard for loyal customers are driving people away and have reduced this store to an empty shell of its former self. We mourn the loss of what was once a beautiful third space for our community, and it is deeply tragic that the owner shows no willingness to change. Supporting local businesses only works when that support is respected and reciprocated--and here, it simply wasn't. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Response to Kylan S.: While you may not have explicitly labeled them as "pre-orders," these transactions were consistently discussed as such with your players, and no clarifications were made regarding this "wish list." This left many members of the community with the clear impression that products had been reserved. Instead of out right lying to them, you are now having them lie to themselves. Your response only reinforces the concern about the lack of professional and transparent communication with your supporters. If this same level of clarity carries over to your distributors, it is unfortunately not surprising that product availability has been an ongoing issue. Thank you for the apology. We hope that Game Nights can one day return to being the space our community once loved.

    After losing the Game Haus to post-pandemic fallout, there's been a sense of loss in the gaming…read morecommunity. Sure, it was pretty far away (Glendale) from Riverside, but I always enjoyed the trek and good times. Fortunately, Kyle, opened the Game Nights Cafe about 1.5 years ago as of this writing (01/01/2025), and the two-level shop and gamespace provides games to purchase, an impressive library of games to play in-house, and necessary hobby materials, such as Citadel paint, brushes, tools, and even a nifty airbrush set for about $70. After two visits here I'm Reviewing the shop, setting, atmosphere, and special New Year's Eve event. First, my long-time gaming buddy happened upon the store while antique shopping across the street. While Gameology in Upland has been our go-to, the initial appeal was the later hours of operation, especially on Sundays, the day we typically line up. There's a game cover fee, a reasonable $6 per player and good for the entire day. Otherwise, as Kyle mentioned to me, people would stay all day and not even purchase anything. Purchases, however, do offset the cover charge. The basement is where the bright track lights make the full-lenghth space inviting. Many hundreds of games line one wall. All are available for anyone wanting to play. And a significant number of tables and comfortable chairs are another draw. There's also a sizeable space upstairs adjacent to the retail area for games. Kyle invited us to come back for New Year's Eve for food, beverages, and a generous playtime that surpassed 2am. For $40 I was down, especially when I saw how much food was provided. A fullscale Middle Eastern feast, as well as charcuterie, sides, and desserts. Wow! The crowd was also fun and my group quickly befriended another and we played lots of fun games that could support 6 players, including Heat, Acquire, and Inca Gold. All three were in the extensive library previously referenced. In short, they host many events for Magic the Gathering (MTG), Dungeons and Dragons, open play nights, and hopefully more NYE celebrations. Finally, they also have a lot of games and things marked down for quick sales, so consider browsing. Not far away is the Glass House, and somewhere close by is Zoink Records.

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