PBG is our local spot for all things gaming! The service is…read moregood and the selection is amazing- and the value is there. They don't claim to be the cheapest but they WILL have what you want in stock! That said I still find their prices VERY competitive

Decent selection of sealed product but egregious prices. 20% over market. 50% for trades. Bulk…read morecards for $1 a piece. Wouldn't even negotiate in store. Would not recommend unless you want to be scammed.

They have everything model, slot car, train, and I didn't even look at some of the stuff there…read more LOVE just walking thru the place. Sadly model cars are no longer a dollar or two like they were when I was scarfing them up like popcorn. This is a must walk thru for any hobbyist.

Model Empire is scheduled to close March 28th, 2026. In the mean time they are having a clearance…read moresale to move out their stock.

I was referred to this store by my bro-law so I decided to go check it out and I must say that…read moreSouth Side Trains is one of the best model train stores I've visitedwhile in my travels. The stores as a bit of everything in HO and N scales, I don't remember seeing any larger scales, but I can't speak for their eBay store. Anyway, if you're from out of town or even if you're a local this place is worth checking out Tom is very friendly and knowledgable, he has great mark downs and he will go out of his way to help the customer. Tom thanks again for taking the time to vend on me when your furnace went kaput that Monday! When I'm back in town I will be returning to shop here no doubt! Many props from SoCal :)

It's a small shop but has a lot to offer. They can order stuff for you if they don't have it…read more Prices are good. They give out advice and care about their customers.

I needed an appraisal of my mothers coins, I got an honest appraisal with no pressure to sell. Used…read morethe dollar amount of the appraisal to settle the estate. There was no charge for the appraisal but I chose to donate a minimal amount to show my appreciation.

This is a great husband and wife team who run their shop with great knowledge and are always fair…read more I always leave knowing I got the best fair deal.

They are a bunch of great guys. I misunderstood a locomotive programing issue and they didint bat…read morean eye and just gave me another locomotive. I got home and discovered It was my own damn fault.

I have used Hiawatha Hobbies for years. Their selection is always excellent, their prices very…read moregood, and a customer service that responds to both emails and phone calls promptly. Generally their shipping is quite fast. In saying that in the past when an item was slow to ship and they could not complete the entire order they did not charge me shipping which was unexpected, but a nice touch I thought. However, their products always arrive well packaged. Never have I had a product damaged when shipped by Hiawatha Hobbies. I absolutely recommend Hiawatha Hobbies and will continue to use them going forward. They are a great stop for model railroaders.

By far the finest hobby shop, possibly in the nation, if you're looking for a mix of old, forgotten…read morestuff and new. Models, minis, trains, board games, RPGs, terrain, dice, you name it. Bob and his wife are warm, genuine, and lovely to talk to, and I discover something interesting every time I visit. A unique experience, to be sure, and the cats are adorable. I wish I had discovered it sooner.

The selection is nice here…read more Unfortunately the place smells gross and becomes more overwhelming the longer you are in there. I had to go wait in the car because it was too much. The owner was very nice What was supposed to be a quick browse to look at the model car choices and paint selection turned into being inside for an hour minimum The paint we picked out has to get returned since there was chunks of something in it. As if it was sitting on the shelf for years

My granddaughter is obsessed with NeeDohs, so we were out on a mission to find them. We originally…read morestopped by the Aldi next door, only to discover it was out of business. While we were there, we noticed a line forming nearby and decided to check it out. To our surprise (and my granddaughter's absolute excitement), it was HobbyTown doing a NeeDoh drop at 10am! The line kept growing and at 28 degrees we were freezing, but there was no way we were giving up our spot. Thankfully, the owner opened a little early and everything was very well organized. They limited purchases to two per person, and since we were third in line, we had time to pick exactly what we wanted. Such kind owners and a great experience overall. We'll definitely be back to explore the rest of the store.

Horrible hours. Online hours vs the paper taped on their open sign are completely off. They change…read moretheir hours quite frequently with a paper notice. They have cool things if you're able to catch them when they are actually open. Which seems to be very inconvenient office hours.

These guys are knowledgeable and helpful. They are not pushy and patiently answered all my newbie…read morequestions. I was steered in the right direction regarding my restoration project of a 66 year old Lionel train set. They saved me a lot of time and money.

Great selection of train and very knowledgable staff. I need a new 0 Gauge engine, they had many…read moreoptions. They also had a reasonably priced repair manual that will help me work the bugs out of my old engines.