This is what one expects when the term "Hobby Shop" is used! A Mom and Pop local shop with all of…read morethe kits and supplies to keep you modeling for decades! Most impressive, and only real hobby shop I've seen in years! A must visit store!

TAKE NOTE! King's Hobby is now located at 7323 N. Burnet Road 78757. The space is somewhat more…read morecompact than the old business park location on N. Lamar but has much better natural lighting. I was there for paint so I didn't peruse the kit inventory but I'm sure it was there.

Easy way to travel downtown at less expense than Uber. Clean and there is a covered area with…read morelimited seating. If you have not ridden the train before, it is a bit confusing so you might do some research on-line in advance. There is a cash only ticket machine or you have to download the Umo app. No way to pay on the train. I do tend to avoid the station after dark due to the presence of several homeless men.

Train station at Crestview has northbound and southbound access. The outside station has covered…read morebenches and a ticket machine (cash only ) for credit you have to download UMO app. The buses pick up 50 feet away if you're making a connection. The station is clean but has no restroom. Overall nice place to wait for a train. Just like other places there is a PEH presence and it makes my girlfriend nervous especially at night, so she does not ride after dark. Other than that issue and no bathroom it's clean and not a bad place to wait for your train.

I've been coming for a while and love the facilities. The trainer I worked with was great and…read moretaught me a lot. Only 3 stars because today when I came Leilani at the front gave me attitude checking me in. Like sorry that I interrupted your nothingburger conversation about how pretty and angelic some girl is to ask help getting checked in! Corporate changed the app twice and I got a new phone and couldn't log in. I'll still come but that was crazy

Gold's Gym on Burnet Road is still as shiny and glistening as it was on day one. This Gold's Gym…read moreis always super clean and with many locations to exercise - cardio, and weight training (machines or free weights). This gym is super spacious, modern with state of the art equipment. In addition, the gym has a posing room (yep! posing room!), hydro massage and sauna services. There is something for every discerning gym member. I went for a total body workout early this morning. While the time was early morning, the gym was in high gear with a fully packed gym...not an original idea. It was not long waits for the equipment....so, the selection of equipment is good. My goal was to do 3 set of 15-20 reps. Goal accomplished...in addition, it is centrally located with easy access from Burnet Road. With standard Gold's Gym membership, you can access to this gym with no extra cost. Monthly membership is $29-$49 dependent on access level and premium amenities.

I've been to both Toy Joys in Austin plenty of times. The main location on Burnet is always a place…read moreof joy for my girlfriend when she's in town. Even when she's not in town, I find myself going there for her to get Sonny Angels and Smiskis that are oh so popular these days. The store's entrance has slightly been taken over by blind boxes, but if you step to the other side, there are so many exciting toys all over the place here. It's always a thrill to step in and find a little trinket to take home with me. A true toy store. We are lucky to still have some like this in Austin. RIYL: Childhood wonder

I love Toy Joy. All the locations. This one is next to my dentist office and I usually arrive early…read moreso I come in to kill time and browse. The thing is, I can never just browse I always end up buying something. The selection is just insane. Literally anything and everything you can think of, they have. If they don't they will do their best to order it for you. Love shopping place where the people working really want to be there. The folks here have a passion for what they do and it comes across in volumes when they are assisting customers.

My nephew's birthday is in April and he's very fond of comic books. My brother asked me to look…read morefor Marvel comic books in Austin. First, visit Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy. From the outside, it sits quietly in a North Austin shopping center near Hop Doddy's. If you blink, you might miss it. Once you step through the doors, you feel transported to a totally different place like Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter story. You find shelves of comics, books, games...everywhere your imagination can take you. Dragon's Lair has been part of the Austin community since 1986. You feel a rush to flip through comics, try on costumes or transport yourself to a fantasy land. New releases co-exist with long loved series. Graphic novels, tabletop games, miniatures, dice, and collectibles are readily available. The prices at Dragon's Liar appear reasonable. According to the store manager, the tables within the store are reserved for Magic tournaments, Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) campaigns, and board games spread across tables. The energy is welcoming fostering collaboration between new and existing players. The shop cats, Diana and Brigid, wander through aisles like they own the place, which makes Dragon Liar feel homey and welcoming. The store stays open late sometimes, acknowledging that games and stories don't always fit neatly into set hours. Dragon's Lair is huge, busy, sometimes overwhelming in a good way. It reflects Austin's creative culture...inclusive, and deeply passionate.

Pretty massive space filled with comics, figures, collectibles, toys, graphic novels, fantasy,…read morecostumes and tables for game playing. They've been in business for forty years and it's easy to see why. They've cultivated a welcoming environment for everyone from the "comic book nerd" to the novice. Friendly service-chatting up books and games with patrons. Reading and play area for kids=bonus. Large selection of comics and other things (as mentioned above). Super clean store.

Stopped by here for my boyfriend's birthday and we had a fun time. It's a smaller claw arcade in a…read morestrip center, but the claws actually work well and the employees were very nice. They even gave him a few extra tokens for his birthday. They have great system to trade up your plushies for a prize. We turned ours in and walked away with two 3D printed dinosaurs. We also kept the smaller keychain prizes. They had some other unique games when you walked in to the right. There's also a Photo Booth in the back. I'm sure we'll be back!

My family and I went to ClawZania when in the area. We parked and went in at opening 1:00 pm on a…read moreWednesday. When we went in to this claw machine arcade there were two friendly employees that greeted us. They explained how it works, we paid, got our basket of coins and we were on our way. This place is really cool. It's bright, full of claw machines, and prizes. You can lose track of time enjoying trying to get the plushie of your choice. On multiple occasions we asked for help from one of the employees with regards to the different games. They kindly helped us every time we asked. When you are done playing if you have a lot of plushies they give you an opportunity to trade them in for the plushie of your choice. Overall it was a cool place to visit. The atmosphere was fun, the service is great, and there are a wide variety of plushies to try to win.

It was first time visiting here! We stopped by because it was right in front of the ring shop!…read moreThere are so many beautiful baby clothes and toys and all kinds of necessities for babies! Fun place to look around and discover best style for your babies! Come check it out! We enjoyed looking around! Cheers

The cutest boutique with great articulated options. I got a few baby shower gifts for a friend and…read morewas so happy to find a shop with options for all seasons at ounce. I was able to get the most beautiful overalls with petaled embroidered flowers all over. Also there are separates and sets you can mix and match for a one of a kind outfit. There are also Texas and Austin themed onesies and memorabilia to track babies milestones. The service was phenomenal and made me feel like I was shopping with someone trying to make the moment count then the dollar. All In all it is boutique pricing on some items but comparable with any baby store.

We went to Toybrary in Austin to attend a birthday party and it was such a fun experience for the…read morekids. And I won't lie, it was such a fun experience for me as an adult! Something felt very nostalgic about it and the place gave me the warm and fuzzies like I was kid again. There were so many different rooms and activity zones that kept little ones busy and excited the whole time. Every corner had something new to explore, from play areas where kids can stimulate their imagination, to indoor slides, hands on toys, and creative play stations. It really felt like a kid's dreamland. There is also an outdoor space for the kids to play in, which was a nice bonus, and plenty of variety so children can move from one activity to the next without getting bored. It worked especially well for a birthday party since a large group of kids could all stay entertained at the same time without stepping on each other's fun. They have a designated space where parties can eat food and cake, which makes celebrating easy and organized. They had little seats for the kids to sit in, which can accommodate roughly 20-25 kids. My only wish is that we could have stayed longer. The play sessions were capped at about two hours per session and the time went by fast because the kids were having such a great time. Overall, a good experience and a great spot for younger children to play and celebrate. I would definitely return again and recommend for a kids birthday if you want to keep kids entertained. My kids loved the place.

Credit Card Scam? I…read morehave no idea how this Liza W. (owner) got my email address but she sent me an email today stating "I have your credit card. Have you been in lately?". I've never been to Austin, Texas and have never heard of "Toybrary". I called the number to clarify and Liza was incredibly rude. Super short with me and basically hung up on me as soon as I said I have never been to her establishment. SHE was the one who had contacted me, yet she couldn't give me the time of day for a quick clarifying conversation. So just a heads up - if your name is all Elle and you've visited the "Toybrary" - Liza has your credit card apparently.

If you have champagne tastes and a beer pocketbook, Uptown Cheapskate may be the place for you…read more Founded in 2009 in Salt Lake City, Uptown Cheapskate has 160+ stores across 29 states of which 44 are located in Texas. Their target audience is teens and young adults. Being a resident thrifter and consignment store connoisseur, my friends recommended I try Uptown Cheapskate located on Burnet Road in Austin, TX. The store is well-organized with placards delineating key sections of the store. Uptown Cheapskate carries vintage clothing, men and women's clothing and a variety of shoes as well as accessories. The store does not appear to be in "junk" mode as the pieces appear clean and presentable. Racks are sorted by type and style. While there was a Versace blouse displayed on the wall, I did not find any other upscale pieces. The brands tended to be more mainstream and not distinctly upscale designers. You can also sell clothes at Uptown Cheapskate. Bring in items that are in good condition and trending, and they will give you cash on the spot or a somewhat more in store credit. This is a great option for clothes sitting in your closet...waiting and waiting...for you to release them. Smile. Prices were reasonable, yet not deeply discounted. However, you could not tell this by the large meandering queue at the cash register. I picked up a couple of items to purchase and was then totally discouraged by the length of the queue, so I put my items back. Definitely will consider returning to Uptown Cheapskate at non-peak hours...

They didn't take any of my clothes but I found some good stuff on the sales floor. I also found two…read morebootcut jeans I wanted but neither were my size :(( I left with a 30% off newish Abercrombie black leather jacket and 2 western belts. I ended up donating all my clothes to the Purple Heart through them.

Austin kids never fell into the toys r us kid hype- sure Geoffrey the giraffe was cool BUT we had a…read moredragon who guarded endless rooms of toys, books, and crafts to Explore. A lot of my childhood memories don't even really include buying things here- my parents weren't exactly rolling in the dough in the 90's but this place was so magical I never left disappointed. But- here's my adult perspective review. I love coming here for the nostalgia, gifts for everyone in my life, the seasonal items, and for The dopamine hit. I love all of their fidget toys, tiny silly toys like baby doll race cars (as in a car in the shape of a baby), blind box toys and their trading set up, and baby section. This is where you go when your friend is having a baby and already has all of the gear she needs. This is where you get stickers, your Christmas ornaments, a jellycat moon that is larger than you, a family of squirrels, a custom dollhouse family...I could go on and on.

Love the plan e so many cool stuff and just a good atmosphere love going there so much and you can…read morealso assemble a puzzle with other people for fun