A very cute, very well-stocked hobby shop. They seem to concentrate on trains and remote…read morecontrolled cars. Probably will remind you of the hobby shops you went to as a kid. Not many places like this left since everyone orders on-line nowadays. Right next door to a great cheap lunch place called Coney Island Lunch. Read my profile for more about how I rate businesses. I consider this a 3-star establishment.

Awesome service and they are the best to work with. This is my favorite hobby shop. Everyone…read moreshould come here!!!!!

Absolutely cannot wait to go again and tell everyone how amazing this gem of a hobby shop is!!!!read more

This place has been great! sure you can get things cheaper online but this is one of those hobbies…read morewhere the experience is part of the fun. Black Al is the man even though he tells me i waste my money on nonsense but i call it trial and error lol. I can never remember the hours and Al has stayed an hour or so late multiple times helping me out as well as the owner Alan. I wish i could remember the others names because its like everyone there has zero problems going above and beyond! This place is like a sun burned pecker.... You cant beat it!!!

The RC car guys are the rudest retail people I have ever seen. I have been shopping there on and…read moreoff since the 80's. Today was the last straw. They all act like you are bothering them. Spend your money elsewhere.

Great prices and customer service. I will continue to shop here. Very knowledgeable on Airplanes,…read moreTrains and cars.

I have been going to Kranzels for years. The best family owned hobby shop in the area. They have…read morehard to find hobby stuff and they know everything about the products they sell , always professional . Don't waste your money on big box stores or online, go to the pro's ! Highly recommend Kranzels !

Husband has recently gotten into building Gunplas (Japanese model robots, similar to transformers)…read moreand was looking for hobby shops that carry models and tools to customize them. After a quick search we found Kranzels. Located a few blocks from the West Shore Farmers market, they carry a large and wide scale of RC cars, models, Boats, Air Planes and an impressive amount of Gunplas. The Gunplas were a little hard to find but go to the back counter and turn around, there's a HUGE shelf of them to choose from, all grades available. We talked to one of the employees and he informed us of what all models they stocked, when they got the perfect grades in (the highest quality models) and all the paints/gloss/varnishes they stock. They have a loyalty program so for every $100 you spend, you get $5 back. Nice esp if you're a regular you can get a nice little discount. We'll be checking back in a bit to see what new stock is in and when he needs to restock his supplies.

My husband and I stopped in during our honeymoon to pick up some more magic the gathering playing…read morecards and the owner was very helpful ! Had a decent selection and we hope he continues to grow his business. People were playing other games while we stopped in and overall the atmosphere was very welcoming! We'll be back again soon!

Cool shop Got some good deals on cards here. The space is pretty nice too lots of playing space!read more

This is easily one of the best hobby shops in the area. Unlike most mom and pop hobby shops this…read moreone actually is run by a mom and pop, or rather a very friendly older couple who have been running the place since the mid eighties. Although the hobby shop itself is deceptively small, they have a pretty large selection of RC cars and parts, as well as RC aircraft, model cars and model rockets. The facility has multiple tracks including an indoor carpet oval, an outdoor paved oval, and a new outdoor offroad track. They also host a yearly RC hill climb event that may be the only one of its kind.

This is a mom and pop RC Shop that is far beyond amazing. Fan by a real "mom and pop." Treat you…read morelike family and are competitively priced like the big shops where you are just a number. Parts, accessories, advice and models are all available here. If they don't have it...they'll order it for you!! Just ask. Love this place. Outdoor paved rack and indoor track. This shop has charm and character that will knock your socks off. It is like my home away from home!

I've never rated a hobbie shop, but this place seemed really neat. It's located right in the…read moredowntown and was walkable from the Colebrookdale railroad. There are several aisles of model train accessories, scenery, train sets and tracks of several different scale types. The prices seemed in line/a tad higher than most places I've shopped. They had an area with Thomas trains and a small end cap with a Thomas wooden train set kept my youngest occupied while we checked out the rest of their offering. They had a couple aisles of models - ships, military planes, cars etc., rocket sets, RC cars, supplies like paint and tools and some games like Warhammer which I'm not familiar with at all. I enjoyed stepping back in time while I walked around and love it that small operations like this are still around. We bought some Thomas items that were fairly priced and are happy with them. Give these guys a look if your in the area and support small businesses!

This place is therapy for me, it is like the old time hobby shops I visited as a kid that have…read moresadly vanished. They have a wide variety of models, a great paint section including Valejo, AK, Citadel, Model Painter, Mr Model, etc. The staff were very friendly and the prices were reasonable for retail. I don't know why there are not more reviews here, this place is a gem. I drive the hour gladly to be a kid again.

I unfortunately had a negative experience after pulling into this store's parking lot due to…read moreunexpected car trouble. My check engine light came on while driving, so I safely pulled into this mostly empty lot to assess the situation. I contacted AAA for guidance, and while waiting for instructions, I began checking my tire pressure as advised. Shortly after, I was approached by a man I believe to be the owner. I explained that I was dealing with a possible vehicle issue and was currently on the phone with AAA to determine whether it was safe to continue driving. Despite this, I was told--firmly and without concern for the situation--that I needed to move my vehicle immediately. I tried to explain that I was actively trying to assess whether the car was safe to drive, but I was still pressed to leave. The interaction escalated, and I was told I was "entitled" and taking up space during their "busy season," even though I was the only car in a group of ten spots and a largely empty parking lot. At one point, I was told to either hand over my keys or pay $20, which was very surprising in the context of the situation. Once AAA confirmed it was safe to move the vehicle, I left the lot and went to a nearby public area to wait for further assistance. I understand that private parking lots are intended for customers, and I respect that policy. However, I was disappointed by the lack of understanding given the circumstances and the tone of the interaction during what was a stressful and uncertain situation.

My son searched for a train store while we were in the area and found this. This place was one of…read morethe most organized train shops I have seen. He bought a used Lionel transformer and an HO Doodlebug Trolley labeled as DNW (Does Not Work). As it turns out the gears had old grease on it that I was able to clean up. He now has a working transformer and trolley. All for $20 so a super great deal from a very friendly staff. Thank you for making a child continue to love trains.

PROS: this place is by far the biggest antique mall i have ever seen. Warehouse after warehouse of…read morestuff. When you think you're done seeing it all, theres another room the size of a field. There's tons of parking too. CONS: They don't have a filter as to what can be sold in their mall. 60% of the merchandise people bring in the put in their booths aren't antiques, they're just used or slightly old. It would be nice if they required standards for the items brought in OVERALL: This is a mall i will hit up again when I get down there. I found a lot of different things I wouldn't have mind getting if the price was right

Nice to visit and walk around. Ample parking. My only qualm was that you HAD to get a…read moreworker/volunteer to open almost all items you wanted to observe/review/buy. Almost everything felt that they were behind locked cabinets. Besides that, neat to explore.