Absolutely awesome hobby shop. Has everything you could ever want or need. Brian the owner is the…read moreone person who knows if anything that you would need in the RC plane world is available and where. It's a little shop in the center of town in Leonore. Best RC everything selection in most of Illinois. Stop by you won't regret it.

10 Reasons Why Berwyn's Toys & Trains is Super Cool…read more 10. Small independent business. 9. One whole side of the store is dedicated to serious train hobbyists and the model train display they have set up is really impressive. Working lights, train whistles, buildings and landmarks including the car spindle. 8. Huge collection of Thomas the Train trains, accessories and pretty much everything a Thomas the Train fan would love 7. Really nice selection of imaginative play toys--think legos, blocks, dolls, Playmobile, cars, trucks, farm animals. Less whistles and lights, more back to basics play 6. Friendly service. Offered a lot of information to me and my husband when we inquired about train tables 5. Clean and well laid-out 4. Reasonable prices. It's a bit pricier than big box stores but the selection of trains and cars is worth future visits 3. Three children's train tables set up to keep busy hands occupied (and gives the parents ideas on which trains are said child's favorites) 2. Not far from good eats 1. It's on Historic Route 66!

Service by male staff members/owners was horrible and rude. The Hot Wheels wheel sets are…read moreoverpriced as are the cars and stuff for maintaining toy trains. Paid over 86.00 for items that would've cost half that price at other nice looking Hobby stores. My son used to shop regularly here a few years ago, but no more. If you're looking for an experience that reminds you of times gone by, DON'T waste your time by going there.

Last week we had my daughter's twelfth birthday party at Stencib's on Madison st. in Forest Park…read more Stencib is an artcraft/boutique type store that specializes in stenciling. The boutique sells clothing, boots, antiques etc that have been stenciled with unique original patterns and designs. Primarily though, Stencib functions as an art studio where you can obtain original art stencil patterns and design and all the materials to stencil your own objects, clothing, furniture, etc. You can stencil literally anything! So my daughter and five of her friends brought in t-shirts, jeans, Ug boots etc. for an afternoon of stenciling. The owner Linda provides a large work space along with original stencil designs, paint, rollers, and all the other appropriate materials.We brought in the cake and drinks and ordered pizza from across the street. Linda, Joe, and Kate also demonstrate and assist with the stenciling. It's really quite easy and the girls got it right away. And let me tell you the girls loved it. My daughter stenciled a pair of those drab Ug boots with a floral vine type pattern in green and yellow. The results were astounding. My eight year old daughter who is obsessed with sharks asked if they had any stencils with a shark design. Linda, an artist and designer, created by hand a stencil of a shark on the spot. My daughter stenciled a large scarf with happy sharks! Each girl also got to stencil a scarf that we purchased as part of the party package. One girl stenciled her scarf with a Christmas tree pattern to give to her mother as a present. Even my teenage son who was there just to hang out got caught up in it and bought a sweatshirt that he ended up stenciling. My wife is going back to stencil a red table cloth with a festive holiday pattern to use for thanksgiving. In short this a very cool boutique/art gallery to have a birthday party or really any kind of event gathering. The people there are quite helpful with great ideas. My daughter and her friends had a wonderful time and had some cool new clothing that they created to show for it. I recommend checking it out. I might even stencil my man cave!

From the owner: We are a new easy great way to Stencil and silkscreen. On walls, fabric, furniture glassware…read moreclothes...almost anything. Our product comes in sheets and rolls..35 designs and more being added. We customize. Anyone can do it, young and old: Great for the crafters, do-it-yourselfers, and pros. Stop in or visit with the chief stenciling officer in person or online

I just started playing magic maybe two or three weeks ago. So I went around today looking for cards…read moreto add to my deck. I went to another store and they were very distant and directed me toward their computer inventory system. I had no idea how to use it and didnt get a chance to buy any cards. After that place I went to grandmasters. A completely different experience. It had the same system but, Ross the owner, helped me through it and even looked up cards on his computer to help me find the best cards. If you are new to any type of game or even a veteran I would suggest going there. I highly recommend this place and I will certainly be back.

Unfortunately they either lie over the phone or do not communicate with each other to let them know…read morewhat was promised to customers so when you do show up you have a complete different experience than what you were promised.

This store is simply amazing for the train lover!…read more They have everything here that you will ever need. From vintage trains and accessories and tools that you need to repair them, to new trains and toys, paint and plays, this store is a throwback to when everyone collected trains. There's model kits, puzzles and modern toys for the little ones, I particularly loved the vintage section with some older models on display. It's time to just walk around here, i never knew that such a store existed.

Stop in here on a whim we were out for a drive and saw that there was a train and hobby store…read more What a hidden gem. My father was a train collector and he would have loved this store. This story reminded me of the train set up that my father had in our attic. So many trains and accessories , as well as cars, model kits, newer Breyer Horses, dolls, puzzles, and toys for young and old. I could have spent all day here and my husband had to drag me out.

Oh, man! So I lost…read moremy mom recently. Feeling very grown about that. She bought me my first model. I stayed with it for a long time But you know... life. looking through our storage I found some Bandai Gundam PG kits I paid way too much for in Japan a decade or so ago. Amidst downsizing and such I figured why not finish/refurbish em? So I googled and made the drive! So great to find a model/hobby store that's BLACK OWNED! WHAT?! Lots of great stuff! funky layout with the buzzer but now that I get it... I get it! Already itching to go back. What a cool place. AND THEY GOT TAMIYA STUFF, FAM! I emptied my eBay cart. As a non-big-box dude, its great to stumble on a small-batch well-appointed spot with some history. 25 year?! Cool. Highly recommend. A biz partner lives around the corner so its Nice to have a reason to be late. the front of the shop is all tools. the back is steeped in every kind of Model and figurine a hobbyist would like. Worth a trip. Get your kid an old WWII bomber kit or something! Just kidding. Visit for yourself. P to the S: I don't know what that james dude is talkin bout but he sounds like he calls police. I love that neighborhood.

Fantasic experience at Forever Timeless. Janice was very patient and helped me pick out a cool…read moremodel car. She then helped me pick the right materials to build the car. My only concern is that I will spend too much money at this store! Highly recommend.

I purchase my N scale train equipment from their on-line store on a regular basis. The selection…read moreis great, the prices are very competitive, the shipping is fast and at a fair price. Outstanding customer service and love the package of fruit snacks in every shipment. :). I highly recommend this store for model railroading supplies.

dont go here. We stop in for random suppors like cement glue and primer. we asked the guy to…read morepoint us in the right direction. He said they only sell trains. He didn't make eye contact and barley listen to our needs. we tried to help out a mom and papa business but that was a waste of time. hobby lobby we go.

Tried to Buy 4 MHT Amtrak Coach cars that were priced at $75 EACH! The owner said I also HAD to buy…read morean analog Amtrak Engine priced at $200. I told him I have no use for an analog Amtrak Engine! I also told him would NOT run on my Lionelchief digital-Bluetooth train lay out! He said he never heard of the Lionelchief system. I googled it for him. Damm if you are going to sell trains, please have some idea of what you are selling & stop trying to force customer's to buy something they cannot use. In the end I was NOT allowed to buy the 4 MHT Amtrak Coach cars that were priced at $75 EACH. NO SALE. I walked out. It;s a shame that with so few Hobby shop left that this happens.

Nice hobby store ! If your into modles this place is for you.They have a great selection of ca…read moreglues and lots of different types of paint. They even give air brush lessons I beleve and every one is very helpful and friendly.

I agree with the advertisement on their bags, Live a Creative Life! This store is very large,…read morevery organized and well stocked. Big Sales promoted all over the store and at the entrance. When you walk through the main doors, you are greeted with seasonal holiday items for Sale; furniture pieces and items for decoration. The Christmas items were on the left side as you walk in, East Wall. I was looking for yarn, string and other items for tassels - those you can find on the West side of store, Right Side in the Back. Fabrics and all your creative items near that area. They have many creative items of all sorts for Team Projects, School Projects, Office Projects, Community Projects, Holiday items , Sports items... massive store. Well done and if you are a creative person; you may spend some time here. Grabbed some Bit O Honey before reaching the register, easy friendly checkout. Closed on Sundays, free parking for customers outside. Directions; if you come from the South it's easier to enter their parking lot, from the north the entrance is directly across from the Binny's , or you can go further west across from Woodlawn Cemetery there is an exit to South; U turn is legal there, there are no signs forbidding it. I thought the value was good for the products received.

**Extremely disappointing experience.**…read more This was my second consecutive bad experience at Hobby Lobby, but yesterday (8/26 around 5 PM) was the final straw. We were checked out by an employee named Oscar M, whose attitude made us feel extremely unwelcome. He rolled his eyes, shook his head, and acted as though assisting us was an inconvenience. We spent **over $200** at the store, but honestly, the experience was so unpleasant that we are now considering returning everything for a full refund. All of the items are still sitting in the bags at home. Customers should be treated with basic courtesy and respect, regardless of how much they're purchasing. It's incredibly disappointing to spend that kind of money somewhere and leave feeling unwelcome. Hobby Lobby needs to seriously address its customer service.