SCG Hobby is Altoona's newest hobby shop and is easy to find with plenty of parking. It's located…read morein the same complex as Dunkin Donuts, Perkins, and Planet Fitness. It's worth noting that this is not a traditional hobby shop, if you are looking for models and trains consider trying Unkel Joe's Woodshed or Hobby Lobby. Store Interior is large and open. SCG has a large amount of gaming space in the back of the store that does not obstruct the shopping area. The large selection of trading cards including sports and collectable card gaming items is located on the left side of the store, with most behind the counter. SCG has a large selection of board games and Lego sets, with a good selection of pop vinyl's. Various table top gaming items are also available. Comic selection is primarily budget long boxes that are well organized, with some premium boxes, wall books, and a limited selection of new pulls available. Has a large selection of graphic novels. SCG Hobby is the best general hobby shop in the Altoona area and absolutely worth a stop.

A large local game store with its own specialties! Visitors may not be surprised to find board…read moregames, Magic: the Gathering, D&D, and a bit of Warhammer, but this store also has comics, collectibles, and the most extensive collection of specialty Lego sets we've seen outside Legoland! This store has something for everyone. I'm into RPGs, my partner is into Lego, and both of us enjoy graphic novels & board games. I bought her a Lego set & she bought me a copy of the old classic Mille Bournes. I tried to take several photos so visitors have some idea what they might see, but these photos don't include many sections, such as the comics, Funko Pops, CCGs, or gaming miniatures. Do stop by if you're in the area!

Great selection for anything RC. They carry planes, helicopters, crawlers, nascars, buggies, trucks…read moreand more. They also have a large model train/truck selection. Also both a indoor and outdoor track. Prices are good and the owner does offer service. Plenty of parking on the side of the building. Private parking lot.

Good selection of model railroad supplies, kits, rolling stock and locomotives. Leans more to HO…read morescale but other scales are represented. Prices vary but seem close to MSRP. That said, I like to support the local hobby shops that are left. There was also a large RC selection, but that is not my interest so I can't speak to the quality.

Great experience came here a couple of months ago amazing custom miniatures and fun gaming store.read more

From the owner: Located in the historic Phoenix building, Gootzy Gaming is a classy game store with great product…read moreofferings. Gootzy Gaming offers: - Card games (Magic, Pokemon, Lorcana, One Piece, Gundam) - Dungeons and Dragons miniatures, rulebooks, and accessories - Dice Sets - 3D printed figures and gaming accessories - Board Games - Puzzles - Miniature Paints - Miniature and Diorama Supplies, including products from Gamers Grass, Green Stuff World, Monument Hobbies, and TurboDork. Gootzy Gaming also offers 3D printing and laser cutting/engraving services. Gootzy Gaming manufacturers all our 3D printed and laser cut products proudly in Altoona, PA. Gootzy Gaming has comfortable play space for up to 36 players, snacks and drinks, restrooms, and a clean environment to enjoy your favorite games. Gootzy Gaming is a tree nut and peanut free facility. We buy Lorcana and Magic cards! Mondays - Miniature Paint and Take Thursdays - Board Game and Puzzle Night Fridays - Lorcana Night Saturdays- Miniature Paint and Take and Game Tournaments Sundays - Magic Commander Play Day Private parking available for customers behind the building on 3rd street. Have a game you are interested in? Contact us and let's work together to support your community!

Everyone who loves crafts or is just looking for some decor for their home should check this place…read moreout. This place has all the craft stuff you could ever want and a variety of home decor. I would recommend.

Let me be honest, I did not want to come here, but after striking out on many occasions at nearby…read morestores I caved and came here. I have avoided coming here for years, as a matter of fact, any location anywhere. I don't agree with some of their policies and it is their right to conduct their workplace how they will, just as it is my right to shop where I want. With that out of the way, let's talk about this experience. I had been looking for a specific item for the past few weeks. You know how you get an item in your head, you know it exists, but you just cannot find it anywhere you look. That was me recently. I knew what I wanted/needed, but could not for the life of me locate it anywhere. With my head hanging low, I entered this facility. Walking in here is like walking into a different world, craft world that is. This is like a mega store for crafting needs. I mean, how in the world are there that many crafting supplies that you need this big of a layout? Having never been in one of these before and not knowing where anything might be located I started wandering. And wander I did. My first line of attack was just to walk the center aisle and glance down every aisle as I passed. That did not work, this place is like a maze without a map. At one point I felt like I was Pac-Man chasing the ghosts, only the ghosts were associates that were working here. Each time I saw one they would run away like I had eaten the big pellet. So much for getting help here to ask where an item might be. My next line of attack, and this took forever, was to go up and down each and every aisle until I found my item. Did it work, yes, did it take forever, definitely, did I have any assistance, no. Having found my one item I ended up making a b-line to where I thought the front of the store was. I stood in line to wait my turn to pay and started noticing the Christianity closing in on me, that and the basic signs on the walls. The one and only time I had an interaction with an associate in here was at the cash register. It was as if the employee was brainwashed and on autopilot. No affect or personality. As soon as I got outside I had to light up a cigarette like I had just survived something dubious.

Good service, good selection, and reasonable prices. Stacked…read moredollar bins, and decent sealed selection

From the owner: We specialize in Sports Cards and Memorabilia, Comic Books, Magic the Gathering, Pokemon,…read moreYu-Gi-OH!, and the Supplies that are needed for each.

I just happened to find Ashford over an internet search. They had a great price on an XRay RC kit…read moreand I'm glad I went with them. Great price, fast shipping and great customer service. I found a part missing from my kit and they got back to me as soon as I let them know. They then sent out replacement parts quickly. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Internet mail order only! "Real time inventory for the stuff you need. Huge selection of RC…read moreproducts at low prices. Free shipping available. $2.49 shipping on thousands of small parts. Lines carried, Team Associated, Tekno RC, Mugen Seiki, Xray, Serpent, Hudy, Calandra Racing, Kyosho, Shepherd, Proline, JConcepts, AKA Products, Protoform, Team Trinity, Reedy, Junsi Electronic, HPI, BSR Racing, Maclan Racing, Mission Models, ProTek RC,SAVOX USA, Sanwa, Tamiya, TQ Wire, Hobbywing and many more."

Great inventory and selection of model trains, accessories and electronics. Good - better than…read morefull retail prices. Friendly and knowledgeable people. Make it worth the side trip for me when I drive between Atlanta and Philadelphia.

Service was good! Staff were very knowledgeable. Also had good selection of model trains.read more