Super nice guy. Great customer service. They have lots of games. Check them out downtown Rutland…read more Lots of parking.

Awesome addition for gamers in Rutland - different variety from other stores in the area. Went in…read moreto check it out and maybe pick up a new dice set but found ourselves walking around and checking out the huge line of miniatures they carry and collection of tabletop games. Certainly left with more than we had planned. Knowledgeable guy at the counter who was very helpful. Am looking forward to checking out their in-store events.

Sadly, this store is no longer open. The owner decided it was time to retire! I will definitely…read moremiss stopping in and looking through all of the model kits and other stuff! Happy Retirement!

Dave and his wife are just awesome!!! Love their small hobby shop!!…read more From models to RC trucks and cars and also planes!!!

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.

I like to visit Black Moon when I'm coming back from the hospital for treatment as a pick me up…read more Even though I'm not local, the owner recognizes me and says hello when he's there, which is nice. Black Moon definitely has games and modules that are more difficult to find which is why it's such a treat to go. I can tell a lot of thought goes into the products they stock. Black Moon will always be one of my favorite places for table top games!

Really awesome gaming spot that covers a ton of needs - board games, card games, puzzles,…read moreaccessories and more. The gaming room you can rent out is pretty sweet and it's worth a peek just to see all the cool fantasy maps and art adorning the space. The staff were friendly and checking in with everyone even on a busy holiday and we can't wait to stop back in to see whet new additions they'll have. Great store!

Absoltely amazing amount of everything you could need, friendly owner. High recommendread more

Excellent service and knowledgeable staff. We found a large selection of trains and purchased a…read morestarter kit and extra track for our grandson's Christmas gift. The value is good for the quality of the set. We will visit again when we add on to the train set. The items are well priced.

I have been a toy manufacturer and retailer since the 1970s (retired now), and an expert in play…read morebehavior and psychology and toy safety. As far as I know, Turnertoys is the only truly full line toy store in Vermont. They have a full range of selections from the mass-market popular toys (Legos, Playmobil, Thomas trains) to the latest ingenious specialty toys, brainteasers, and board games. They even have a fairly full line of old-fashion hobby supply, including model kits (including the original Guillow balsa airplane models), balsa wood, tools, glue, CO2 rockets, too much to mention. The store is large enough to allow a neat, orderly layout, so it is easy to see what they have. It really helps that Peter, the owner, and his staff are experts on everything they sell, and can answer questions intelligently. There is even room for a large activities room, where the store hosts play events for kids every week. The kids can try new toys, improve their art skills, and just have group fun. It reminds me of a miniature FAO Schwarz, staffed by the owner and his friends and family. Definitely worth a trip to Essex.

I was a little late ordering a birthday present for my nephew (bad auntie!) and didn't have time to…read morepurchase, wrap, and mail a present to him in Vermont from where I live. I ordered online from Turner Toys and added a note asking if they might be able to giftwrap the toys, not even knowing if they offered giftwrapping on shipping orders. Not only did they wrap the gifts, but they did such a beautiful job and even sent me a photo! Thank you so much, Turner Toys! I'll definitely be back for future gifts :)

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!

I decided I wanted to get back in n scale hobbies, I bought my locomotive and box cars from a…read moredifferent place 3 days ago they wherw sent immediately. This company i bought an expensive basis track for 222 dollars, more expensive then the train.its been 3 days and 5 phone calls with 3 e mails and nothing no calls,no e mail nothing they ghosted me for my money and I gave them a deadline today at 1200 to have my stuff sent or im filling the dispute. So im basically getting my train with no track its awful, there horrible customer service saty away from this company. Im a disabled American and they treated me and my money like trash. They dont even deserve 1 star but I had no option to pick nothing.I would also like to add when I asked for my refund the guy told me to be quiet and said never call her again!!! Talk about the worst of the worst, to tell a customer to be quiet and never call them again way rude,that's how they speak to paying customer Save yourself the massive headache with them and never go there ever!

Bought my first DCC controller from Tony's Trains and was quite pleased. However recently ordered…read moreDCC wire and LED lights from them and received only the wire without the lights. Emailed the store about the problem and did not receive a response even though I was charged for the lights. I suspect they believe I was trying to get something for nothing. I believe anyone can make an error in shipping, but I don't think I will trust them again with a purchase.