Gary was very helpful. Popped the axle right back in when we had broken it. Highly recommend for…read moreknowledge, internet can be misleading for RC!

The store was nicely stocked, and an associate was very helpful helping me find a sprcific model…read morepaint color.

I spend far too much money on craft supplies. And there are so many crafts I pick up, buy supplies,…read morethen abandon. So I thought this would be a good place to purchase some supplies. It's a little out of the way, and it's a bit of a jumble. Most of these supplies look as though they sat in a warehouse for a long time. You have to be willing to look and search. I'm pretty craft-compulsive, and I bought nothing. Nothing. There were some (longtime?) customers in the store so they must know what they want. I was able to go down aisles, wander down corridors freely and no one bothered me. I suppose if I asked for help I would have gotten it. Sorry but this was not my vibe.

Holy cow, if you are a crafter, you need to come here. Basically any kind of craft or hobby can be…read morefound here, with a big emphasis on miniatures and dollhouses, but there are also trains, model cars, candle making, stamps, paper, embroidery floss, baking tools and cookie cutters, school supplies like markers and colored pencils, and much more. That said, it's a bit disheveled and dim; you're not in a Michael's. But if you are willing to poke around you, are sure to find some treasure! It's a good thing for GPS because the location is slightly hard to find, but gladly the nondescript building does have a big sign on it, the address is posted on a sign near the street, and the aqua blue door are all things to look for. Worth the drive!

I am in the position that I have alot of HO/N/Lionel/ HO Traction /N Traction trains and probably…read morehave enough by any one's estimation so I am VERY careful about train acquisitions. I really like an old fashioned multi hobby heavy on trains with expert repair service but with really nice and helpful knowledgeable trustworthy and respectful employees. I have just described Desplaines Hobby Shop. What you give up with a shop like this is any discount which is the price you pay for a really good hobby shop with trains stocked in depth. What you gain is the kind of shop that you can refer friends and families to and know that they will always be treated with respect and given accurate advice and guidance on trains regardless of their level of knowledge in the hobby. I have purchased both brass and plastic from them as well as modeling supplies. Their repair service is top flight and in fact they will often tell you how you can fix your problem yourself absolutely gratis. Without a doubt this is the one and only hobby shop I patronize and would recommend it to anyone. They are a monument to the days when Chicago was full of great hobby shops like Hobby City, Al's and Chicagoland that are all gone, Des Plaines Hobby is the last great hobby shop standing

I had often visited this establishment nearly thirty years ago when I was big into model trains,…read morebefore moving away. I recently moved back into the area, and was looking for paint for a couple of model projects. Judging by their website, I was under the impression that they were mainly trains, but they had the paint I was looking for, so I stopped in and was pleasantly surprised to see that they carried a wide selection of of other items including plastic model kits. The staff was very courteous and helpful, especially the older gentleman who brought me a shopping basket when he saw the growing number of paint bottles I was holding. As it turned out, they were having a store wide sale which meant I was able to get what I needed for a savings on what I had expected to pay when I walked in the door. I will definitely be returning.

Steve was a very nice guy! I really enjoyed his shop. I came all the way from Norway and he even…read morehad Norwegian airplanes. Thank you for a great shopping experience! And I will definitely come back to the shop

If you are into planes or trains, this store is a must see! The owner Steve is a very nice, patient…read moreand friendly guy. He is by far one of the nicest shop owners I have ever met in the U.S. He really cares deeply about his customers and wants everyone to be satisfied with what they are buying. He allows you to check the models before taking them home to make sure they are not defective. Compared to eBay or other websites. I find models here to be the cheapest. A model plane will be $120 on eBay but then this place has it for like $46. Forgot to mention that the price you see is the not the price you pay. Steve takes money off and if you pay with cash and save him credit card fees, he will take a few dollars off. Would highly recommend this hobby store. I come here about once a month and I always have an amazing experience!

They were so helpful as a train novice! Totally know their stuff and took their time to answer my…read morequestions.

I stopped by today for the first time in a decade and I had a blast with two young folks with…read moreautism who delight in all things train-themed, especially Thomas the Tank Engine! There is a very cool interactive model train in the center of the store, and then aisles of items related to trains- including art supplies, craft kids, books... and then also Legos and my favorite brand, Schleich! Fabulous Bruder trucks, too. I didn't interact with the staff, but they were present and busy helping all the customers. I also met several other train enthusiasts who were happy to share their love to Thomas the Tank Engine with my group and that was so special to me! Free street parking. McDonalds is right across the street so we stopped for milkshakes after the train store and it was the perfect afternoon!!

This is an absolute gem, Stocked with tons, old school charm, great area. He is also very kind and…read morealways will help. Stop in and spend your money!! Cash Only though

It was a tavern/hobby shop when I first went there in the early 1980's. John closed the tavern part…read moremaybe 20 years ago but the amount of trains and model train supplies(including out of production items) is AMAZING. You have to see it to appreciate it!

If you're into Pokémon, collectibles, or just straight-up good vibes.......Dragon's Den is THAT…read morespot. From the second you walk in, you can tell this isn't just another card shop. The energy is different. The staff actually knows their stuff, they're passionate, and they treat you like family, not just another sale. Whether you're hunting vintage grails, modern heat, sealed product, or looking to trade, they've got you covered. If you're anywhere near Oak Lawn and you love the hobby, you NEED to check out Dragon's Den. Easily one of the best card shops in the area. I'll definitely be back

great service staff is amazing they have a varity of pokemon and magic. their prices are very…read morereasonable. they know their stuff and have a passion for what they do...

One of the best kept sports collector's secrets in the city! They've got signed jerseys, photos,…read morehelmets...and just about everything else your favorite player could sign. Their Walter Payton collection is outstanding, as well as other rare finds like a group photo signed by each of the '72 Dolphins, and football signed by the '85 Bears. Don't believe it? Everything comes with a signed certificate of authenticity. I was blown away. Go here if you're looking for memorabilia...Best of all, I found out that if there's something you want that isn't in the store, they can get it for you. Talk about customer service!