I always try to support local independent vendors whenever possible cos I can only imagine how…read moredifficult it must be being the little guy . First time here and initial impression is good with a bright , clean and tidy interior full of Ikea shelves . There's also a separate room reserved for various Gundam model kits and 1/6th scale figures . Funny i can hear almost non-stop packing tape sounds coming from the back so i guess their online business must be booming ! Came here specifically for their Boxing week special and even though I'm only * one cent * away from qualifying for the $40 discount , dude suggested i should buy more instead . That's fine . Really . No biggie ; )

I'll preface this with the fact that I'm not a collector or super big into gaming or anime for…read moreawareness. The shop is pretty small but has a lot of models from a variety of games and shows. I was greeted by the empire when I arrived. However they err pretty busy with a customer so I didn't really talk to them. Price wise, I am not the best judge since I don't know how these sort of models typically run for.

An unexpected visit to Kerrisdale led me to this small, collectible store, with an abundance of…read morefigurines, ranging from various Japanese animation series, like One Piece, to Marvel. The prices were reasonable, too, especially when you compare them online, and I was able to pick up a little Funko on my way out. They do sell a lot of Funkos, and I'm usually not the type to collect, but I couldn't resist getting Sanji. I don't see One Piece Funkos often, so I was happy to have stopped by and will likely visit again. I don't agree with the comment below that says that owner was distant/cold, but rather, he was working to display more figurines/merchandise for customers and did greet those who entered.

This is one of the biggest and most comprehensive hobby shops I have been to in a long, long time…read more These don't exist anymore in NYC, having gone extinct by lack of interest and internet commerce. Supplying many of these hobbies have been relegated to a few shelves in big-box craft shops like Michaels and Hobby Lobby in the US. Once I found Imperial Hobbies on Yelp during our vacation and it was near our hotel, I made my plans. I dropped my wife off for her spa day and this was going to be my spa day ;) The store is in a group of buildings almost at the end of the runway of Vancouver Airport (YVR). If you hang around, you'll see tons of airliners approaching for landings and roaring off on take offs. I just couldn't believe the selection of plastic models of planes, armor, cars and trucks along with complete selections of paint and finishing materials. It's these types of stores that I would spend hours in as a boy, but could only stare wide-eyed because I never had much money back then. But now as an adult with a job and disposable income, I probably would have gone broke if I didn't have to pack everything into my luggage to fly home. The favorable CAD$ to USD$ exchange rate also helped a lot in my shopping. I ended up with a couple of scale plastic model kits and a flying model rocket that are rare, out of production kits or very hard to find, even on-line.

worker was rude. he couldve said excuse me instead of raising his voice as i walk walking into the…read morestore

The best hobby shop in the lower mainland. I have been a customer for many years and have always…read moreenjoyed 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!

Dealt with John and David when I arrived. I had a specific need and request and was met with…read moreabsolute 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!

Super friendly owner. We had a good chat and I was surprised people would come here for their paint…read moreto find a match for their car rims or even sink. Good selection but don't expect to find the Japanese Gundam stuff here. Prices are reasonable here.

Great hobby store! Good selection of quality affordable model kits and paints and much more. Also,…read moreDave, the owner, is really great at answering all your hobby related questions and can even usually order certain items you require if he doesn't have it in stock. I've been a loyal customer at Burnaby Hobbies for years and for me it's the only 'go to place' for all my hobby needs.

Lego store @ Richmond Centre - very easily accessible by transit, and also mall parking if you…read moredrive - Store is staffed well - and is quite clean, staff is super friendly , and won't hesitate to let you know of any deals. - Also offered to order something in if wasn't available in store. Selection was good - and pretty well stocked. Picked up a few things - can't really say if it was good value or not, as that depends on the buyer, personally I think prices were fair on the products I chose. Also grabbed a Lego passport, and got the location stamp in there, hopefully will get a chance to fill that thing up.

Not the biggest Lego store I've been to but definitely a great addition to the lower mainland. They…read morehave a bit of everything and for all ages. They have Lego sets from $10-15 all the way to +$300. The staff were friendly and helpful. I wish Lego had more stores across the lower mainland. You can also sign up for a a free membership at Checkout.

I love checking out the toys and goods carried here. It is a fantastic spot for gift-givers, and…read morealways a great feel in the stores. It has always been a tradition for me to come here with my grandmother since I was very young, and funny to see how it has evolved over the years. Good options for Jellycat enthusiasts. I am sad they no longer carry much playmobil!

This little corner toy store definitely packs a punch…read more You can't miss this place: the exterior is painted all sorts of happy, bright colors, and there are usually toys and balloons outside the door, too. I've driven past this store a gazillion times and always smiled at the happy, exuberant exterior and toy display. I finally visited inside the store today and I was even more impressed. I personally love jigsaw puzzles, and this place has an excellent selection of puzzles in every range of difficulty, from 100 pieces to 1000 pieces. Most of the manufacturers were high-end brands. Walking around, I was so impressed by the sheer selection and types of games and toys in this place. I loved how they all seems to foster the imagination and creativity, and/or were "fun educational" in nature, like really fun geocaching tools, or science kits or activity books or "fossilized poop" (I'm not kidding you. From 1000 years ago. For real!). Games and toys that make exploring and learning fun. And lots of stuffed animals, too. And advent calendars in many fun themes (including crafty advent calendars). I loved how the toys were not stereotyped or categorized by gender or age. I kept thinking, if my kids were younger, this totally would be my go-to toy store. It is perfect for any kid IMO. You'd be hard-pressed not to find the perfect toy or game for even the pickiest kid here.

Placed on online order for in-store pickup. Was fast and easy to pick up. Good experience.read more

awesome staff, people, selection, plus they actually host events for the more niche mtg formats…read morelike pauper and premodern. Events like draft and prereleases are also cheaper to go to, usually 10$ cheaper than strongholds, but doesnt diminish in quality.