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    JJ Customs

    4.9 (78 reviews)
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    Rc car with new battery and charger
    Sam I.

    RJ IS THE MAAN!!!! 5 stars all the way. My feedback cannot do justice when it comes to the customer service and support I received from RJ! RJ went out of his way to help me solve my issues and showed patience/great service while doing so! RJ helped me find the charger I needed, the adapter i was looking for, and went out of his way to educate me on using the product. He also made sure that everything was working after we put everything back together and guided me on how to maintain my product. You don't find many service people like RJ, which is why I am writing my review and feedback, he is truly deserving of being acknowledged for how he treated me and made me feel. Thank you again RJ and JJ customs!

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    Maria K.

    If I could give Jason 6 stars, I would. This guy not only knows his stuff, but genuinely cares. Walked in and it was somewhat busy already, yet Jason made sure we were greeted and felt welcome right away in what's already an amazing shop with all his models on display (a ton of them). He treated every customer with the same enthusiasm, whether they were looking into entry-level ready-to-run for kids or the ones running at a few thousands. He bounced between several customers without rushing anyone or upselling any of the cars. He was super patient with the kids and let them test out a few of the cars, even took the time to explain the controls to them and helped them figure out how to navigate the awesome terrain he had set up in the middle of the store. This store is like an RC car Disneyland. We walked out with two RC cars and having spent a lot more than we had planned but (1) items were fairly priced for the quality and selection, (2) the service was unheard of, and (3) we were happy to support a small business that so earned it.

    Great shop in San Jose! Jason and Marvin are always ready to help! Support your local business!
    Jerry C.

    I have never been to a hobby shop that had outstanding customer service. JJ's has taken customer service to a whole new level. Jason (the owner) and Marvin are always ready to help and are full of knowledge of their products. It's great knowing that I can go in there and get the help and service I need. I had an issue with a recent purchase and without hesitation I was asked to stop by and they would warranty the products. Definitely my "go-to" hobby shop! Thanks fellas

    The car I picked up from Jason. Thunder Tiger e-MTA brushless. 3s Batteries (JJ Customs product), charger, & set of street tires.
    Travis W.

    Jason is THE MAAAN! I was at a RC track a few months ago in San Jose. Met a guy that was new to it just like me... he mentioned that he just bought a car from Jason and that he gave him a pretty sweet deal. I called Jason and he told me to come by. Let me say, Jason had a pretty impressive collection. Plenty of new and used car to choose from. Jason promised me he would be any deal I find. And he kept his promise. I came back a month or so later and picked up my sweet ride. One heck of a deal too! Jason has everything you need for repairs, and he does a great job at it. Customer service is amazing. I would recommend anyone that wants to run RC cars as a hobby to visit Jason at least once in your life! You can never go wrong. Anything related to my car, im only going to Jason.

    This place is my candy store. If they dont have it, they can try and get it for you.

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    Good customer service! Nice store. Got exactly what I wanted. I'll be supporting the local hobby store in the near future.

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    Jason was very friendly and helpful. Answered my questions and offered guidance on what and what not to when beginning the hobby.

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    JJ is the GODFATHER of RC! No other hobby shop in the USA with service like this. WORLD FAMOUS!

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    Great experience ! Marvin was very helpful and got my rc car back in action! Thanks again !

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    Ask the Community - JJ Customs

    Do you install upgraded / have Axial SCX24 parts ? Thanks

    Thanks for the message. Yes. We have the parts and offer the installation services too. We are open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-7pm each day

    Do you guys do repairs?

    Yes we do. Electronic, Nitro & Fas rc vehicles

    What's the average price range for one rc car build?

    That is a tough question. The reason being is there's a lot of options. your best way to go is RTR which is ready to run. You get a decent ready to run vehicle for around $300.00.

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    GameTime Hobby Shop - Inside of the shop

    GameTime Hobby Shop

    4.0(34 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    I had an issue with a game (scratched up) I bought from another shop, Retro Rewind in Milpitas. The…read moreowner of that store, Shams, called this store to grant me a Playstation 1 disc resurfacing at no cost. I went in and told them Shams sent me for resurfacing. They took my game to the back, worked on my disc. Took a bit longer than expected but it was a little busy so I understood the wait. I received the disc and was impressed as it looked like it was brand new. Easy, quick and thorough resurfacing. 5 stars for the service and collaboration between two shops to help me get a problem fixed.

    I had a pretty frustrating experience at GameTime Hobby Shop. I came in to trade some Pokémon cards…read morefor store credit so I could pick up an F1 Topps hobby box. When I first walked in, the box was clearly marked at $359.99. I went to the counter, and to be fair, the employee was helpful and gave me a reasonable offer of $365 in store credit, which I agreed to. No issues there. But when we walked over to grab the hobby box, the price had suddenly jumped to $510.99. That's a huge difference, and it happened while I was literally in the store. When I pointed it out, I was told they were "updating prices" and that they could only honor the original price if I had taken a picture of it. That's not how you run a business. Changing prices during store hours--especially while a customer is actively making a purchase--is unprofessional and unfair. Expecting customers to take pictures of price tags just in case they change minutes later is ridiculous. I understand prices fluctuate, especially in collectibles, but updates like that should be handled before opening or after closing--not in the middle of a transaction. This experience left a bad impression, and I'd be cautious about doing business here again.

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    Tatsu Hobby - Rising freedom Gundam SD kit

    Tatsu Hobby

    4.5(62 reviews)
    2.8 miNorth Valley
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    First off I wanna say that I'm a loyal buyer to this shop since 2022 and is what kept me in the…read morehobby even through this rough eighth grade year and I highly recommend that you visit to find kits your looking for or maybe just to browse. Believe me! I come from the Monterey Bay Area every other Sunday and I enjoy just browsing at times, it's that nice. The shop has a good variety of of gunpla, Figma/sh figuarts, other nick nacks like nippers and stickers, they even carry P-Bandai at times! They have a very vast collection of Hg's all the way from Gundam AGE to the newish GQuuuuuux series, though there's not as Mg's as Hg's their selection is still quite the treat! Their Rg's are spread a bit thin at the moment but that's honestly a problem from Bandai as they're not releasing that many Rg's now a days. And lastly of course the Pg's, I don't really remember which specific Pg's I saw but I know I saw at least 2 of them in their which is very nice . Their pricing is very nice as it stays close to the original Japanese price and if not it's maybe no more than a dollar increase. The staff there are also very nice and I love to have brief conversations with the (I believe is) owner of the shop about what's new or when they get a new shipment. This spot is a hidden Gem and I highly recommend going there if you're in town or have been simply considering if or if not to go. 10 out of 10 shop and it's a pleasure being able to grow up going to such a nice shop

    The wife and I were walking around Japan town on Saturday and I poked my head into one of the…read morestores there looking for a new Gundam kit but there was only one. I asked the owner and he mentioned Tatsu hobby as it wasn't far away. First off, this place is kind of hard to find as it is in a completely nondescript industrial complex and far back from the street. There is no way you would just be driving around and come across this place, you have to be searching for it. Also the layout of the store is weird. You first enter into a small room with a couple of display cases, (nothing you can buy I think), with a small desk and a cash register to the right. There was a small man sitting there having a conversation with a person so I wasn't quite sure what to do. My first thought was, "This is it?" But then I noticed there is another room through a open door in the back, so I proceeded through. This is where the kits actually are. The main room is pretty cramped with a few shelves of kits and a table that 3 people were sitting eating at and having nerdy discussions. I wanted to ask a question but I wasn't sure if they worked there or not. I didn't really see that there was really any sort of organization to the store other than the Gundams pretty much seem to be along the rear of the room and other types of kits are near the front. My biggest gripe is that none of the boxes have a price sticker on them. You have to ask the guy up front. Lame. And the couple of kits I asked about were priced higher than other places I normally buy from like Newtype. I'll just stick with Newtype in Union City from now on. Unfortunately they are only open M-F but they do ship and I usually get my orders in a day or two. I wouldn't bother going to Tatsu again.

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    Gashapon - Figures

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    3.4(13 reviews)
    3.8 miWest San Jose

    Feb 01, 2026 I…read morevisited the Bandai Gashapon earlier today and unfortunately had a disappointing experience with one of the staff members. The employee with black hair and glasses came across as rude toward another customer, speaking in a condescending manner and appearing to assume the customer was a scalper. Watching this interaction felt uncomfortable and unnecessary. When other customers tried to ask questions, the same staff member was dismissive and rolled his eyes a few times, which made the overall atmosphere feel unwelcoming. A store like this should feel fun and inviting, especially for collectors and fans who are genuinely excited to be there. That said, I want to be clear that I do like this store overall and have had positive experiences with other staff members in the past, who have always been friendly and helpful. This particular interaction stood out in an unfortunate way and left me feeling disappointed. I hope management takes this feedback into consideration and addresses the situation, because this type of behavior is not okay and takes away from what should be a positive experience.

    I'm a gatcha fiend and love looking at these gatcha machines. Yes they are a little more expensive…read morethan if you do them in Japan but going to Japan is expensive and time consuming so I'm okay that there is a small selection here. I did get a Haikyuu keychain for like $4 USD and I was happy with it! There is also a good selection of figurines, gundams, and trading cards here! It also looks like they play some games or tournaments here which seems really fun!

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    Nor-Cal Hobbies - My modded TRX-4M

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    4.6(300 reviews)
    3.0 miFairgrounds
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    I had no clue of what I needed other than an SCX24 for myself and a gift for my nephew. Will was a…read moregreat help and salesman as he wasn't trying to upsell me on the many mods I could get with my purchase and was able to help us navigate which type of micro RC crawler was suitable for an 8yo. His honesty made us feel comfortable about what we needed to purchase and was very welcoming to the RC community, by welcoming us back to tryout the facility they have there, which was pretty dope. As a Noob, it could be very intimidating walking into a store full of equipment and not knowing what to get. My wife and I felt none of that, as we were helped with great service and left knowing that I'll be coming back for parts later. The indoor track and "crawl park" (if that's what it's called), was very impressive and the atmosphere was welcoming along with the patrons that were there. Spend your money here if you're looking for great knowledge & service as well as a place to run your RC.

    A Christmas Review Story…read more.. I went here to find gifts for boys ranging from 5-23yo. I came out with a perfect haul of more than just stocking stuffers. NorCal has a wide range of gifts that are hobby grade toys. They're not your typical Target/Walmart toys but a little better quality for not much more. I love the selection here. Service is key for hobby stores. NorCal excelled today as I was a little unsure how some of these hot wheels looking cars work. A man with Xmas lights necklace came out and showed how fun they can be. A 1:43 scale car can drift right out of the box! One dude started showing off a tiny RC drone, and another was busy helping a customer on RC parts. I don't know how they can staff so many people but they sure did today. Although I was expecting each gift item to be around $50 for each gift, there were some really cool micro gifts like remote control hot wheels for about $25. Last year I bought some RC warbird planes for about $100 each. I didn't see them this time around but that's ok. I want to give a proper review outside of Xmas shopping. I'll return when I'm ready to upgrade my Traxxas truck.

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