Lee's Toy & Hobby

Amazing gaming shop. They have something for everyone with a nerdy leaning. I was also told this…read morewas the birthplace of Axis and Allies 1st edition, which is honestly really cool. Next time I'm in the area I will definitely stop in.

My daughter and I love this store. So many games to choose from. We did one of their free paint…read moredays and had a fantastic time. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Everyone else there was super friendly. We are just getting into D&D and everyone was happy to answer our questions. They have a huge selection of mini's, paints and everything else you need to get going. The prices were similar to other games stores on most things. The selection is better than most stores. There are plenty of tables to play all sorts of games as well.

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Mike's Magic Lounge

5.0(1 review)

0.3 mi

This place is outstanding, if you like collectible card games this is the only place you should go…read more The owner is friendly, helpful, and really wants to foster a community. You can easily find proof in this by the friendly, helpful staff he employs, and the never ending customers who come back again and again. Here is a real life interaction with the staff at Mike's Magic Lounge: "I need some cards, but I don't think I can be there before you close." To which the staff replied, "I can get what you want now and hold the store open until you get here." WOW. Mike, the owner, is one of the nicest guys I have ever met, always fair in everything, always ready to provide customer service, this really makes me come back again and again. Everybody else that works there is as well.

Sarge’s Comics

4.3(16 reviews)

2.4 mi

This place is fantastic. I was recently in New London for the first time on a short weekend trip,…read moreand as usual looked up any comic stores in the area I could check out in-between sight seeing. What a surprise to find Sarge's. This has the total old-school comic store vibe that is vanishing more and more these days -- they have plenty of new issues and toys and games, but also an awesome back issue inventory, old toys, old games etc. The staff was super friendly and helpful and honestly I would've spent another hour or two here if my itinerary and wallet were more accommodating. I'll absolutely be back to Sarge's!

We were passing by this town and we found this on yelp. We decided to stop by. The store is pretty…read morebig and has a ton of things. If you like comic books and cards you should definitely come here. My husband spend an hour here and purchased a few comics. Everything was reasonably priced nothing crazy. We had a pretty good experience.

Sarge's Comics and Games

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Venom comics

Time Machine Hobby

4.4(70 reviews)

39.6 mi

If you are looking for a last-minute gift for kids or adults, this is a neat store for hobby…read moreenthusiasts as well as anything a kid could possibly be interested in. For real! BONUS: A 10% off coupon popped up when I checked in on Yelp so be sure to do that! This store is large & it's fun to walk up and down the numerous aisles to check out all the neat stuff they have. Stem/educational items, toys for all ages, games, dress up/costumes, model cars & aircraft, nice train sets/accessories/landscapes for the train lovers. Science kits, environmental science kits, edible science kits.... Kits for budding engineers & architects... a great way to start tapping into your child's natural abilities early on to nurture possible career interests. It just might save a bundle on college if they have a good feel for the type of career they may enjoy. There is a section of adult games in addition to children's games & family games. There is too much to list here so check out some of the items via my photos. There is so much more to see!

This place is amazing! Such a huge selection of toys and games as well as collectibles. Some items…read moreare pricey but others are quite reasonable. My friend and I enjoyed just wandering around looking at the seemingly endless supply of unique treasures. This is a great place to find an unusual gift for a child or adult!

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Models galore

Revive Games and Collectibles

5.0(1 review)

14.8 mi

The best card shop in the state. Competitive prices and Bill the owner is super friendly. They even…read morehave two great channels on the whatnot app! Revive Sports and Revive Hobby Shop! Besides sports cards, they have Pokemon cards, Magic The Gathering Cards. Legos, Funko Pops, Comics and more!!! Excellent overall. Highly recommend

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A A Hobbies

4.8(5 reviews)

41.2 mi

Good selection of military models from the top kit manufacturers…read more Very good selection of paints and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the hobby. Lots of models for sale and they can help you decide what genre of the hobby best fits your needs. I flipping love that the military items have their own room in the back. They also have a decent stock of photo etch and other add ons for your model. This really is a one stop shop. No need to go anywhere else. The military kits are moderately priced and the selection is good but could be better.

This small business hobby shop is great if you are into "old timey" trains and collectible…read more"matchbox/hot wheel" sized automobiles that are all quite vintage. All the products are new in boxes. The man behind the counter was not overly friendly but he seemed busy working on an order or some inventory. It seems like most of his business is either locals or people that call in to order a part that they need for their hobby. As for a hobby shop, it is really not hobbies in the traditional sense where they are quite limited in the variety of things they carry. I can't really comment on the prices of the goods because it is more of "if you need it, you'll pay what it costs".

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Hobby Haven

4.4(13 reviews)

52.2 mi

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Best model shop I've ever been to!…read more This place is absolutely bursting with amazing well-priced mech kits and products for hobbyists. If you're looking for gundam, historical model kits, Warhammer, ttrpg minis or just something cool: this is the place to go! I found a kit that has been sold out online for months- total score!! Staff was very kind and helpful. It's a small shop but has great vibes and if you need help finding things- just ask! The entrance is a bit confusing to find; it's through the shared doors in the plaza and up the short set of stairs. Ample Free parking in the area :)

Awesome store! The owner is really nice and knowledgeable! They have a pretty big selection of…read morestuff from all kinds of different brands! The prices are fair too which makes this one of my favorite model shops now!

The Grail Collectiables

5.0(1 review)

41.2 mi

Awesome place Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable a lot of Funko pops comic books and designer…read moretoys definitely a place to check out

From the owner: Funko pops, comics and toys ,etcread more

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PB Collectibles

4.5(2 reviews)

39.4 mi

PROS: the guy inside was very nice and he has a huge variety of cards all at good prices…read more CONS: the shop is small and its 95% cards. Nothing more OVERALL: I would come here if you're looking for a good deal on sports cards

One of the more trustworthy gentleman in the hobby, having bought and sold for many years. Don't…read morehesitate to bring your treasures to sell as he will give a fair price and certainly provide candid details about potential. In an industry that can have bad reputation, Paul demonstrates the ability to provide confidence and clarity that is unmatched . A+++

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Case is awesome

Toy Soldier

3.4(32 reviews)

5.3 mi

This is the toy store of my dreams. The one that you see in movies, that gives you a warm fuzzy…read morefeeling the moment you walk in. The very first thing I noticed was the variety of toys. They aren't the run of the mill kind of toys that you can easily find in Target or Walmart. You can tell that these items are thoughtfully curated for this shop. Both my husband and I were filled with wonder as we kept saying, "Ooo look at this!" "Look at that!" "I've never seen this before!" We walked around with my 5 month old, and although the store was filled with beautiful items- I didn't think we'd find anything worth buying for him just yet. Well, I was very wrong. The store owner was absolutely wonderful to chat with, and she kept making the most perfect suggestions for us. We ended up buying 5 items that we were giddy with excitement about. We had such a great time, I forgot to even take pictures! If you're looking for unique toys in a "mom and pop" shop feel- look no further than Toy Soldier!

Cute store with a great selection of puzzles. Prices were better than I thought they would be and…read moremy kids loved looking around.

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Elijah B.

5 years ago

best place ever! always go to lee's toy & hobby!! :)

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