I've been a customer for at least 12 years. First-class inventory, first-class service. A+++read more

Excellent service. The guys there take the time to explain things to you especially if you're a…read morenovice flyer as I was. Dave is super helpful. There prices are right in line with what you'd pay online but you are buying local which to me is more important to keep our local businesses going. They have a ton of spare parts as well. They give you great ideas if you are having an issue that you can't figure out.

Great locally owned hobby shop. The owner and family are super nice. I primarily go here to race…read morekyosho mini-z rc cars on their indoor track but they also have tons of parts for other larger scale rc cars, model trains, models cars paints, boats, drones, lots of name brand hobby grade to choose from. It's easy to get to from I95 and just a little north of I40 near the outlet mall. I'd highly recommend everyone to stop in and see the place for hobby needs.

I had an excellent experience with RC Hobby Nook. The owner and his crew were very nice and…read morefriendly. I was in the area for a work trip and was recommended to visit this shop if I was into RC. Went once to check it out and immediately knew I had to go back as soon as I had another chance. Huge selection for all my RC needs, from 1:28 scale mini z to 1:10 Traxxas. Had a lot of fun putting some laps on the mini z track and was able to race with the regulars which gave me a lot a advice and showed me their collections. Owner and his son walked me through the best and reasonable upgrades for my cars and ended up leaving very happy with new parts for my cars. Will definitely go back and most certainly do recommend to anybody!!!

Nick has an absolutely massive selection of rolling stock, scenery, and everything you could…read morepossibly need to build a layout. Plus, the store has that old school hobby shop vibe that you don't get to enjoy if you just order everything online. Support your local hobby shop!

Lovely shop and super helpful staff!…read more We reached out to inquire about handling some train items from an estate. Nick was extremely kind and helpful.

Service was great and the owner was very knowledgeable. I can't wait to get into this hobby more…read more Once you start chatting with the people there you realize...I've found my people lol.

Ownership changed pretty recently last year and with it seems like there's much to come! Saw some…read moreof the negative reviews so I was skeptical of driving an hour but nevertheless I went and do not regret it. The gentleman there was unbelievably nice and extremely knowledgeable. This place has a great selection of model kits and RC equipment. It's impossible to beat the price of their paints and I make the trip at least once a month to check what's new! Overall I'd say completely disregard any negative reviews because when I mentioned the reviews he explained that the previous owners ran the poor shop into the ground and were super rude. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make the trip to Central Carolina hobbies and support local!!

A large and clean game store for all your play needs…read more Atomic Empire is a game store for all physical gamers, be it trading cards, board games, wargames, or pen and paper games. They have a selection of games to try out and plenty of sitting space for you and your friends to test out and have a good time. They offer a wide variety of singles on their website. By buying them and picking it up in store, you save on shipping, giving them the selection of an online retailer with lower costs. Their prices are most comparable to TCGPlayer, minus delivery fees. Atomic Empire also carries a limited selection of comics and graphic novels, a nice to have for sure. They also sell plenty of gaming accessories from dice to paint to playmates to deck boxes. Unlike many game stores I've been to, Atomic Empire is pristine. High ceilings and proper ventilation provides constant fresh air. Bright lights and clean floors provides a welcoming atmosphere. It's a pleasure to take your time and browse a store that's so well maintained. Atomic Empire is excellent to game in or simply hang out at.

Great gaming store. It's actually quite large inside. They have retail space as well and tables…read moreset up in the back for gaming. We came in with my son and daughter in law. We are not gamers but they are and they frequent this place quite often. If you can't find it here --- you probably don't need it !!! Plus it's next door to Li Ming's and who doesn't need some Asian food along with their games.

Magpies and crows are know to gather shiny things and bring them back to home. In the same way this…read morestore is filled with shiny things for all sorts of fandom. Our son loves the figurines, anime collectibles, video games and more. Their record collection is amazing and diverse. We have never had an issue with any of them. And Alec is always sure to remind us that if we do he will honor a refund anytime Alec and Adele and the whole crew have become friends who not only care for our family in pointing out things we may be interested in but also sharing successes and plans for the business. This shop is a bright light in town and a regular stop for us. If you haven't been make a trip and enjoy the nostalgia! Be sure to say hi to Alec!

Store is much cooler than the outside of it…read more Cool store that has throw back games and other items. They do have several games and gaming systems you can play in person. They do have some records and other items as well. I did pick up some pins/buttons up front to put on my work lanyard. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Didn't mind answering questions. If you're in that area of Wake Forest you should stop by.

I LOVE it here! The owner is so generous and welcoming. There are many different card varieties…read moreboth old and new, especially Pokemon which is what I look for. Price is hiked up as necessary, the individual pack pricing is amazing.

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I have more 5 star reviews than any other rating and I blame Yelp for that...I use it to find the…read morebest places so I'm more likely to go to 5 star places. All that considered, this place is a solid 5 stars if not 6 because of its uniqueness. I've walked in here many times over the years but it was nothing more than passing boredom and exploring the town. The last time I visited I decided to really get into it. We rented a Mini-Z race car for 30 minutes for $10. The owner lady really gave us about 40-45 minutes which my 11 year old son really enjoyed. But before we even had a chance to race our car, one of the regulars gave him one of his cars to "break in the tires" just as you would real race car tires. He loved it! And then another regular let him drive one of his 4x4 trucks up the crawler table! They have a huge racetrack that takes up most of the space. This is specifically for min-z RWD cars and other RWD cars. They have a bunch of spots on the floor marked where you should stand to race your car. Each car has a transponder and they have a computer system that can time each cars laps and determine the winner, supposedly this is even webcasted on Friday nights when they have all the pro's come in and race for real. But on a Saturday it's just regular people and kids coming to play. I believe the limit is six cars at a time and I have no idea how they handle a waitlist. The crawler track sits on the end of the racetrack and it's for 4x4's. It's on a pulley system so they can lift it up and extend the racetrack on Friday nights. However, outside directly in the back they have yet another 4x4 crawler area. Both tracks present their own unique challenges. All in all this is an amazing activity to do with family or friends that doesn't involve drinking. Fuquay-Varina has around 50 breweries now and 100 bars, some pretending to be restaurants, as of 2025, so finding non-alcoholic activities is great for when you need a break from all the beer. I didn't know they sell Lego and it's pretty much the same price as what you'd see on Amazon or at Kohls, so why not shop local? They obviously sell a ton of RC items such as cars, 4x4s, boats, planes. They sell all the accessories for them down to different sets of rims. They have model car building kits and supplies. Tons of hobby related items. If Christmas hadn't just passed I would probably have walked out with a 4x4 or RWD race car...so you know for sure I'll be back. If you buy your cars here you can use the tracks forever for free which is a huge perk!

After being out of the Hobby Scene for 20 years, I stopped in here on a whim and met Otto and Anna…read more The embody the reason that I loved the RC Hobby community. Everything here is about the kids and the pure enjoyment of things. Ottos happiest helping you discover, make, build or invent whatever it is that you want to- and he's brutally honest about the product. He's going to tell you what his experience is, what's worked and what doesn't work. He points you to the right kits and the best bang for your buck- be that a scale 4wd crawler or a simple foam glider. He stocks the parts you'll need for kits he sells, and won't shy from sending you to a big box for something he can't stock at a reasonable price. Anna and Otto make this store feel like a home to all his guests. I think that's what their secret to success is. Come by, look around. They welcome all, and tirelessly answer questions. Great people. Great shop. Great prices. Great products.