Dealt with John and David when I arrived. I had a specific need and request and was met with absolute enthusiasm and excellent advise and help. Pricing was fair and the selection is the best in the region, for sure, for surface RC cars. I would highly recommend making the trek! Not to mention open on weekends, both days. Thank you for keeping the RC hobby spirit alive and well in Vancouver! read more

The best hobby shop in the lower mainland. I have been a customer for many years and have always enjoyed shopping there. They have a great selection of kits, supplies and accessories at affordable prices. The proprietors John and Wendy are the best and are very helpful in meeting the needs of their customers. Highly recommended! read more

This shop was a surprise discovery back in 2020. For some reason, I had the notion that this hobby shop mostly dealt with RC cars & planes. They certainly do RC but my interest was in scale models. Specifically armor. They have a large selection of model kits - aircraft, automotive, ships, sci-fi... but most impressive is their armor selection. It was the entire east wall of the shop! Plenty to help satisfy my interest in 1/35 WW2 military armor! Their modelling supplies are also extensive. I just recently resurrected my kit building hobby and needed to update all my small tools & supplies. Their prices are fairly reasonable and John, Wendy & the staff are helpful & friendly. Recommended. They've become my favourite hobby shop. read more

The store is way too far from my home , I first got there because of friend recommendation. I'll say they are not the cheapest, but their services are no doubt very good. You can tell all the staffs are very experienced and passionate, they value your problems and give you the suggestion and best product. I was a bit nervous on my first visit because I knew nothing about the stuff, I was worried my questions may be too dumb, but after visit I'll say this place feels like home. read more

Need more commercial airline 1 200 model planes I was furious bc I want planes for my collection and when they did not I was mad I want a Boeing 747 model plane emirates airline 1 200 and a model airport for my planes now read more

I have been dealing with Magic Box for the last 14 years and always found them friendly, helpful, knowledgeable. The store is well stocked. If they don't have it, they'll get it for you with haste. read more

Best place ever!!! Covid has me getting my old toys outta storage, looked online for parts and it's super expensive. Go here, not only did they have my parts in stock!!! (Lucky..) it was extremely well priced. It's rc heaven, model galore. This place makes me wanna hobby and pick up a new hobby. Running out of excuses as to why I need another rc car the kids can't touch, Here's a tip, get your wife a nice purse. read more

Today's visit was due to me following a friend who has a major modelling passion. This hobby shop has everything imaginable for the model hobbyist. I was in awe! It can be a bit overwhelming at first. There are SO many things to peruse through. My hobby passions are more of the crafting variety, but even I saw several model kits I wanted to buy and start working on haha two thumbs up read more

Best Hobby Shop in Canada. Thousands of kits, and a huge selection of RC stuff as well. Been going here for models and paints since the 90s and the stock has just gotten better and better. And the owners John and Wendy are the nicest people!​ read more

Nice selection, friendly service. Not the best prices, but not overly expensive. Free parking is nice

Huge selection of anything you can think of, anywhere from RC cars and trucks, through kit models of cars, military vehicles, motorcycles, planes. Everything really. Also lot of tools, paints from all kinds of brands They also have a very nice staff that is ready to help if you have any questions, really like shopping here event-hough it's bit far away for me ( about 15km drive) read more

Very friendly family business. One of the two best stocked hobby shops in Vancouver. Pay em a visit!

Amazing selection and helpful staff! Will be going back soon. So much better than trying to find something online.

The amount of selection here is awe-inspiring. I did not buy anything during my last two visits but the lady owner was very helpful to me and took time to explain some details about a potential airbrush that I wanted to buy. They have an incredible floor space and have even the high-end RC vehicles stocked! I love WW2 stuff and was pleased to see that basically one whole wall of the store was dedicated to WW2 tanks. I came in today to compare prices for a traxxas e-revo 2.0 which I thought would be cheaper online - found out that this place has it for the exact price as an online merchant. That is quite amazing since I find more stores have to hike up the price a little due to operating costs. I will happily support this store in my next purchases. read more

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One of the last hobby shops in town with a great selection of model kits, railway and RC. Owners are very nice and prices are fair.

Such helpful staff, amazing selection, and they are taking covid precautions seriously. I will be coming back! Thank you!

This is an awesome place to burn an hour in. They have so many goodies in there it's overwhelming! Prices, as expected, are a bit high, especially the static model kits. However their Tamiya R/C car selection is commendable and eye-opening, with usually around 10% mark-up over what you would pay if ordering online from the states. Staff are generally friendly and welcoming, at least they don't seem to mind me just browsing for long periods of time. read more

Awesome place that has everything a model builder could ever need. The lady at the front counter ris really nice and all their staff are knowledgeable about the stuff that they sell. They won't upsell you something they know you won't need. read more

There is a lot to be said about hobby shops in Vancouver. For the most part, they are extremely difficult to navigate through and usually only fulfills the needs for a specific niche market. For example.. Model hobby shops are different from rc, or model stores are different from miniature stores. However, MagicBox seems to literally have everything! I stumbled on to this hobby store one day as I was driving around the area looking for breakfast. Being the nerd that I am.. I couldn't resist just passing by a hobby store I've never heard of. When I got inside I was awestruck. Model and miniature paints from all the brands I know, model kits from cars to ships to planes to the last dozen generation of Japanese rockets! They even carried scifi models such as the viper from battlestar and the serenity from firefly! I haven't even heard of those models before. To surprise me even further, they even carried limited editions of Gundam models. I have never had a more nerdgasmic morning. The prices here are a little more expensive than what I can find online, but not by much. I will definitely come back when I am simply looking for a new model to build or a place to browse around if I'm in the area. read more

Magic Box Hobbies - Store front - Hobby Shops Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A great place to find models and r/c related things. But beware that heaps of passive aggressive customer support awaits you. The owners are very pleasant as long as they get their way... Once they become passive aggressive and are called out on it, she becomes hostile! Even after you prompt hem that you can take your business elsewhere.. They taunt you with more passive aggressive comments... Trust me, this store is not concerned with your patronage. I've personally experienced it. One customer that used to recommend this store by word of mouth.. LOST... read more

Magic Box Hobbies - Hobby Shops Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

John and Wendy who run this shop are honest hard working individuals and run a great shop . Their RC plane and helicopter kits are all up to date and at very competitive prices. Cheaper there than even any of the Bellingham hobby shops and without losing in the exchange rate. They specialize in E-Flight, Blade and Parkzone brand aircraft. Lots of RC trucks, cars , rocket kits and rc boats too. it is the shop to go to if you live in Vancouver and are into hobbies. read more

I have been a customer of Magic Box for over 15 years. Mostly raw materials, paints and tools. Wendy and John are super helpful - especially paint selection - and have brought lots of items in for me. Great people, service and selection. read more

Magic Box Hobbies unfortunately for my boyfriend doesn't sell magic cards. However it does sell the following: -model building equipment and paints -gundams -model ships -model planes -model cars -model tanks -scale doll house pieces such as beds and chairs -rc helicopters -puzzles -train sets -war hammer 40k sets -etc etc The big turn off of the store is some of the prices. It's like a hole is being ripped into my wallet just by gazing at the prices. read more

Always a great experience when I can make it out to this shop, very well stocked, clean and organized, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and many great hobby supplies and items not available anywhere else in town. Highly recommend. read more

I would never think of bringing my rc hobby patronage anywhere else. I have been to almost every hobby shop in the lower mainland looking for my go-to and after two years, I found it. John and Wendy are really great people willing to help out with anything hobby related you might throw at them. I would consider myself a regular there and used to the great service but don't get me wrong, they were great from the start. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to get into the hobby as they have something for almost anyone of any skill level. The only reason for leaving the last star out is that because they are a very personal store, they order shipments as they need. A few times I have gone looking for something specific with no luck. Not to sweat because they can order it in. They'll even give you a call when it gets in the shop if you ask! (Bonus points for no shipping fees) read more

Great folks here at Magic Box Hobbies! I live close by, and I find Magic Box a convenient go-to for odds and ends like paint for touch-ups, special adhesives, etc. I'm not a modeller, but I love walking around and seeing all the stuff that takes me back to my childhood. What's more, the owners are friendly, helpful and overall, a great addition to the neighbourhood! read more

"The best hobby shop in the lower mainland. John and Wendy are great and so helpful. As a modeller its the only shop in town for variety of brands and subject matter." read more

So many cities lack hobby stores like this one. I travel a large distance just to spend here. Staff is friendly, smart and knowledgeable. Prices are reasonable. They have pretty much everything you need for hobbyists. RC, (with excellent RC service and repair as well), Models ( Tamiya, AFV, Gundam, Bandai, Möbius, Hasagawa, and lots more), as well as various paints, including Mr Color and alclads, great painting knowledge, and a cool display case too! Really a choice hobby store. If it's your realm of travel, I would look no further. read more

Bought a rc helicopter and didn't know all I was in for I wish he could have been more informative. I figured it out thanks to the Internet and was able to adjust a neutral trim and repair a swash plate that became disconnected. The CX 3 I bought flies great and am happy with my purchase. Happy flying :) read more

We use to go to Mr Hobby in North Van for help with our Travis RC car. John, the owner operator of Magic Box was VERY helpful and VERY knowledgeable. He surpassed our expectations. We will be back. Also his selection is amazing for all hobby stuff. It's like a "candy" store. read more

Great guys at the store. A bunch of people who really love what they do. Went in knowing nothing about models, and wanted to build a model airplane. They helped me pick out a good model, some tools, and even opened the box to find the paints needed. They were very helpful, and didn't push any sales on me. Even got a 10% off card for next time! Amazing! read more

Found this place by accident. It's large. I spent a good 60 minutes walking around at the models and model kits. Decent prices and great customer service. I was more into the puzzles and games. read more

Big Don from Australia QLD Ipswich I have travelled all around this country trying to find hobby shops that had a reasonable choice of models, until I went to Vancouver this shop just blew me away I thought I had died and gone to heaven. The choice was unbelievable from big boy's toys all the way down to the little kids section and the prices are very reasonable to cheap. The friendliness and the willing to help and serve is to be commended and the ability to send goods anywhere like Australia in my book is very high on my list, and I think if you can't find the kit or model or toy you want they will try their hardest to get it or they have all ready have it in stock. read more

I don't know why people would complain I love the store and the people who are there are great to deal with

Was looking for model train stores in the Vancouver area. Pacific Scale Rail used to be great but they closed down a while ago, and Central Hobbies seems to cater more to the serious modeller who wants top of the line models costing lots of $$$. Decided to see what Magic Box Hobbies had, and while they didn't have a large selection, what they had was very good. Good selection of locomotives, both diesel and steam, small but nice selection of freight cars, and lots of track of different types. Mostly Canadian road names, which makes sense in Canada. Nice staff. Would definitely come by again another time when visiting Vancouver. read more

I went to this hobby shop browing for a gift for my father. Very friendly service and great price!

I was wrong about this store. Has pretty much whatever parts u need and they both are very friendly good people. I enjoy coming to this store. They pretty much have a new part for me every week. read more

good hobby store tamiya dragon academy trumpeter the basics the also have some dragon action figures too 1/6 :)