Nice little store with a good selection of HO and N trains and models. Staff was polite, friendly…read moreand knowledgeable. Easy parking in a small strip mall. Worth the stop, will visit again.

This is the reincarnation of JP Trains and Hobbies formerly located in Latham, NY. I came here on…read morevacation and was pleasantly surprised with the shop. The good: compared to the old store, it is well lit, the aisles are wider, and it is easier to find things. The hours are probably more regular as well. The bad: the inventory is the same as the previous store, but with even less O, S, and G scales. So, if you are an N or HO modeler you will find this store is nearly the same as the previous one. However, if you model in some of the less-popular scales you won't find much here aside from some scratchbuilding supplies. The prices seemed reasonable. Still... the area neads hobby shops, and I will do what I can to support this one. Check it out!

Great service, variety and selection of elemental goods with a decent value. Some things are…read moreslightly over priced, but businesses have to make some profit. Lil cramped for space, but was authentic in appearance. Take a look see, you just might find some unique stones, incense, and other earth grounding/centering/cleansing items!

They always have exactly what i am looking for when i walk in! Staff are very helpful and…read moreknowledgeable.

Bought a switch lite for 160$ decided i wanted actually switch called day after purchase to ask if…read morecould return for 160$ but they said id had to wait for store owner to come in and hed be in soon called back again was told store owner would be in at 3 or 330 when i called at 3 no answer called at 345 still wasnt there left my name and number no call back. 7 days later just took 80$ in store credit bc thats all i could get and bought switch out right all screens look bad and smudged one i got is decent but controller doesnt hold charge and the controller locks on side dont lock and sometimes doesnt detect controller 260$ for switch this is an outrage and i will never be purchasing anything there again

I love independent gaming stores like the Gamers Grotto! I wish there were more of them so whenever…read morewe spot one we always have to stop in and see what they have. This is a huge store. It's dedicated to all things gaming and doesn't have graphic novels (which is actually kind of rare for stores like this one but I thought it was great - more room for the hobby and video games). They had tons of older video games at great prices. There was some sort of gaming going on in the backroom that looked like a fun time. My partner ended up buying a Fire Emblem game that he'd been looking for and just waiting for a good opportunity to support a local business and buy. At the register, I spotted a very cool display of leather earrings and ended up buying a cute pair. I'm told they'll have Halloween inspired ones in very soon so you know we'll be back. Definitely worth stopping in and supporting a local game store!

This place is such a wonderful addition to the Middlebury community. They bring a nostalgic charm…read moreto this cold and old town, with kids and families coming in to play a new board game, and more serious mass game players competing with the utmost enthusiasm. You can check out the games for a measly $5, much like one would check out DVDs (RIP Blockbuster) or library books even. Or even better: you can play the games all located in the back shelf for free - right in the vicinity - which can be great if you got some free time on your hands on a lazy Sunday. Right after having brunch at the Diner, we stopped by here and played several rounds of Exploding Kittens. Highly recommend that game. Many other games also to try out. The owner was so friendly; when we walked in, he asked us if it was our first time and immediately showed us the free games in the back to play. My only complaint is that there is a faint smell that I can only know too well: boy smell. It's not the most pleasant smell, but I suppose it could also be worse. I feel like the business could use an air freshener. Maybe I'm just fussy. Nevertheless, this is still a good spot to have fun!

Tinker and Smithy is a friendly local game store and hall. As much, if not more, a community space…read morethan a business. They host card and miniature tournament and, provide space and paraphernalia for RPG groups. They also have a large selection of fee to play, and nearly feee to rent, board games, new, classic, niche, and cult. If you are looking for a game for yourself or a gift, if your looking to hang out weird fellow gaming nerds, if your looking for a place to beat the heat or stay out of the cold and find a new favorite game, swing on by to T&S.

They have no selection for trading cards and they over price all of the consoles, also there…read moreservice is very very poor.

Cool little Store. Lots of nostalgia. Awesome if you're into magic. Neat, very organised and clean…read more Good parking too.

This is a great place to satisfy your hobby needs. A touch of old school and the guys are…read moreenthusiasts. Prices were reasonable and I am making a list of accessories that are "needed".

This is an excellent hobby store. It is primarily focused on model trains, though there is a decent…read moreselection of model plane and car kits too. The owner has extensive knowledge of the hobby and is doing it because he loves it, not to make money. As an example, several items I noticed were priced lower than Ebay or online and when I asked him about that he agreed. However, he was still able to make his margins and wanted to better help local modelers. His section of new and used HO trains is pretty diverse. There are lots of great deals on vintage kits and older stock, but he has modern cars too with all the great details (and higher prices). His O gauge tinplate selection seemed a bit more limited but I don't really focus on that. He had a great selection of books and magazines, and a cute display layout. Behind the counter is his collection of his personal models in display cases. He has (along with his custom painter) assembled what is probably the best collection of locomotives and cars that are unique to the upstate New York area. If local shortlines use (or used) these engines, he has one. It was like looking at a museum. And, if the price is right, he will sell them. My prices weren't right though! It is quite a drive from Albany (about an hour each way) so if I need something I first call ahead to see if he has it. However, if you need advice or want to see what the new trends are in the hobby stop by. And, make sure to check him out at the local trains shows too.

Huge selection of trains. The best in the area. The owner is knowledgeable about all facets of…read morethe hobby and has years of experience. Highest recommendation.

The sewing section is absolutely pitiful. There is barely any crafts just home decor garbage. I…read morehave been hearing online that they are expanding their sewing section when I asked the woman at the cutting counter. She said very rudely wishful thinking. When I went to check out, I asked the cashier if it was true that they're expanding there someone section and she said rudely absolutely not.

The workers kept throwing boxes behind us and breaking stuff before even stocking them. They also…read morepushed us out of the way and out of aisles by blocking them and hovered over us acting like we were annoying them. If you're that huffy puffy, don't work in sales. Almost every single aisle was blocked off by pallets of boxes and workers throwing things around. Not one worker said hello or asked if we needed anything. I'm appalled at how many times I was shoved out of the way while looking for my crafting needs. I'll be sticking to the Albany location from now on!