This is a small model railroad shop, but they have a decent selection of G, O, HO, and N gauge…read moretrains and accessories. The staff is friendly and turned on the trains in the window for our six year-old to see without even being asked. They stock a lot of new stuff and have a limited amount of used (cheaper) stuff available on consignment. The store is organized quite well so it should be easy to find what you're looking for on your own, but the staff is willing to help (or just chat) if you're up for it. Although we live south of Boston, we'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area!

The owner Ray is quite helpful and knowledgeable and he spent a good hour with me reviewing my…read moreoptions for either fixing my mother's antique train or buying a new Lionel set, which in the end I ended up buying. Subsequently I called him when I was putting the new set together and had a question. He was very helpful again. This is a great local train shop. It's been in business about 15 years and I would highly recommend it.

I love stores like The Relentless Dragon! Great for those into Dungeons and Dragons and really into…read morethe hobby as they had tons of miniatures and things you could customize. Very good selection of fun stuff like stuffed animals (hello a tuxedo wearing Mario!) and board games. Very big store so many aisles to roam around and an area in the back for Magic the Gathering tournaments. If you're looking for special playing cards, figures to customize or cool dice then this is the place to stop! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff too.

Poor customer service and even worse selection of Pokémon cards/products. I'd stay away, there are…read moremuch better card shops in the area.

New England sports cards is the best local shop for all things non sport/sports card related! They…read morehave numerous hobby boxes and lose packs to grab. Unfortunately Bruce isn't with us anymore but his son Bryan and business partner Bill have revamped the shop there's now a tv and $1 boxes you can't go wrong. Whether your in the area of Amherst or a ways out, I'd recommend stopping in saying hello seeing if they have something on the wax menu for you!

Bruce is the nicest person you could ever deal with. Goes out of his way to provide the best in…read morecustomer service. I have been to this store at least 100 times. He has even called me when new cards came in I have never been disappointed and I am sure you won't be either. Thank you Bruce for everything.

Richie & Fred are the best, they have helped me fix my cars when I was starting the hobby and…read moreprovided great solutions for repairs fir my Traxxas Xmaxx, XRT, Sledge etc. highly recommended full service store 190 percent. Mark ( from Massachusetts)

Great shop great people Fred is cool as ice besides the fact he's knows the hobby like the back of…read morehand / if you have any RC needs that's the place to go / shout out to the great people at ABC RC & HOBBIES

The reviews about them being unfriendly are so accurate. It's not just one time, it's every time…read more So unfortunate to have a hobby store with so much potential only to have ruined by people who treat you like they don't want you in the store. They do have a decent selection.

Amazing experience! Larry and Brian were very informative when I needed help with my project.read more

I just received my latest order, a 5 star experience as always, shipped fast packed well and the…read moreprices are very competitive, thanks again I highly recommend them for all your hobby needs.

23 orders over 8 years with only one minor glitch which was resolved with an email. Superb prices,…read morecustomer service, and shipping. Scalehobbyist is my first stop when searching for new kits and modelling supplies.

Best hobby stores I've been in by a country mile. Excellent selection, of a variety product, with…read moredepth. Best painting supplies I've seen outside of a high end art supply store. Comprehendible layout, easy to navigate. The store is clean (slightly crowded) , doesn't smell and has a good amount of natural light. Game playing area is in a separate area, that is similar quality. I wouldn't be afraid to bring my kiddo here. Staff is alert, knowledgeable, and friendly (though sometimes a bit odd). Staff actually is doing their jobs, not playing games during hours.

Very pleased with the transactions. Excellent product and overall service. Would give my highest…read morerecommendation.

Stopped by at 10:33 am. No one was there and lights turned off. No hours posted on doors. Tried…read morecalling no answer and mailbox full so unable to leave message.

Drove all the way down, found out it is closed (Saturday 1:15 PM) no hours scheduled on door. Mess…read moreinside, not sure if it is still running business. :(

The associates are always great here. Friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. (So refreshing,…read morebecause at most stores these days you can't find a human to help you and if you do, they're miserable because they're overworked and under appreciated.) Tonight Lucas H was so patient with my 5 year old spending his first ever money from the tooth fairy. Lucas provided the prices of various items and helped my son swap items in and out until he got as much as he could without going over. He made it very special! Love this store!

This is my first time ever leaving a review for anything be it a store, restaurant or something…read moreelse but I had one of the most unpleasant experience at this Michaels location. After attempting to place an online order through the website but having it come up with errors or not go through multiple times, I thought I'd go in-person and ask about possibly placing the order through the store to pick-up the items another day. The cashier was extremely polite and was happy to help, she wasn't sure of how to fill out some information for the ordering process so she asked for the store manager to come over. After 15 minutes of waiting, the manager strolls over without a greeting and immediately starts by curtly asking if I've tried to order through the website in an irritated manner. I inform her of the issue I was experiencing and offer the item numbers and other information and ask if there are any alternative methods to place the order. Rudely she remarks "No I don't do that, I can't help you press buttons any better." and disregards the rest of my explanation. After seeing this exchange will not be of any use, I thank the manager and cashier for their help and wish them a good night. Before I can finish my sentence, the manager turns and walks away without a word. The cashier and a few other employees walking around the store were all very friendly and I am very appreciative of their help. But that was by far one of the worst customer service experiences with a store manager I've ever had.

Its dollhouse heaven! Huge selection of furniture, doll houses and miniatures. I go to the…read moreclearance table first and fill my shopping basket. Very reasonable prices and wonderful, helpful staff. I can't wait to go back!

Extraordinary selection of dollhouse miniatures -- the kind of shop that has every item of 1:12…read more(standard dollhouse scale) furniture and accessory imaginable, plus some 1:24 (half-scale) and 1:48 (quarter-scale). The selection is amazing, mind-boggling, earth-shaking... and that's just the clearance table. The clearance table is my new best friend. Earth and Tree sells their own line of dollhouses (Tom's Mill), which are shells that you then buy doors and windows for separately (thus, they have a fantastic selection of doors and windows!). These are high-quality kits that include a wide range of designs, including some half-scale and quarter-scale versions. There is a half-scale modern house! If you're buying a house, check their web site and budget appropriately -- the prices are quite reasonable for heirloom-quality and that's the mindset you need to be in. Furniture and accessories are at a range of price points, something for everyone. Staff was super-nice, which is a delightful surprise, as I don't do big spends (I rehab thrift store houses). Amherst is on a gorgeous drive from Manchester to Brattleboro and well worth a stop.