Lazy or Racist? I was with my Puerto Rican husband this afternoon and watched him call Hobby Town…read morefor a part for an RC crawler. He was told they didn't have it. We went to check out the store for fun anyway. We were not greeted when we came in even though we were the only people in the store. We found his exact vehicle in the store. He pointed to the part he needed and the guy didn't even look, just said, "we don't have it." We left and my white brother-in-law called and reminded them of the day he had purchased the same part. He had them set it aside for us and we returned. my husband bought the $48 part and asked if they could install it. It was clear they didn't want to do it and he was given a very vague answer of how they were too busy even though there were no other people in the store. My husband paid for the part and left. Whether they were just lazy or racist we don't know but either way, the service was terrible.

Great selection of games, toys, models, trains, drones, and RC vehicles…read more They can give you suggestions on what you need and how to fix something if it broke and even order the parts for you. The prices are a little higher than some hobby shops. But they still stay fairly competitive. There is parking shared with the other shops in the strip mall. The location is easy to find right off of Delaware avenue. Staff is friendly and helpful, and the store is kept clean!

Owners are genuine. You can tell when you walk in the door, they have a different feel about the…read moregame world. This is the best local game store. I also want to note that for the Pleasant Hill residents, they have opened up a new location next to the laundry mat across from Hy-Vee. On Wednesday night after six, join us for Commander night!

As a gaming store, this one was okay but nothing special. They mainly carry used video games,…read moregaming systems, and Pokemon/playing cards, so if any of those are your jam it may be up your alley. The uneven flooring and steps to get in made it feel less accessible for someone like me with disabilities/balance struggles. It also smelled weird inside but I can't place the smell. Overall I would say this game shop was average but didnt rock my world.

I drove from urbandale because they said they opened at noon. I waited untill12.26 and the employe…read moreslowly sauntered into the store.

Arkham is almost the definition of a "friendly local gaming store." The store's proprietor and…read moreemployees are always friendly, listen to what you want, make great suggestions, and are always super communicative about anything and everything you want to know. They have a nice selection of gaming items on their shelves, but if you have something you want that they don't have, they'll immediately order it for you, have it in stock quickly, and communicate with you the whole way through. I can't recommend them more highly - if you're interested in tabletop gaming and live in the Ankeny area (or are visiting), check them out!

Rodman Comics is a fun place to stop by and look around. Rod has a wide selection of new and…read morevintage comics. A great place to fill the holes in my collection. Each time I stop by I feel welcomed by Rod. Always a warm smile and a greeting. Great customer service and all the time.

Great staff that knew my comic's background and was interested in my priorities in a comic.read more

This shop was amazing and honestly so much fun and such a great gaming experience. While I'm more…read moreof the video gaming type, there were still so many neat things to check out here that I stayed entertained and time flew by. They have an incredible selection of dice, books, and board games, all of which are in great conditions. The employees were kind and helpful. There were even tables on one side for folks to enjoy gaming together which was neat. Overall it was a great place to check out and I will definitely be back.

From the owner: Your Portal to Games, Books, Dice, & More...Dungeon's Gate is your friendly local game--and…read morebook--store! We offer Board Games, Role Playing Games, Dice, Accessories, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic the Gathering, Warhammer, Pokemon, New Release Comics, Comic Pull Lists, as well as Science Fiction & Fantasy Books and Graphic Novels for Adults, Young Adults, and Children. A family business created from the ground up & run by gamers & readers--we want to help you discover that perfect game or book! Find us at 2525 N Ankeny Blvd, Ste. 101, Ankeny. Follow us on FB to keep up with all our weekly events, as well as new arrivals & restocks on games, books, and more!! We are a Wizard Play Network Premium Store-the ONLY one in the state of Iowa!!

turned out perfect for my daughters birthday cake!! and we can keep it for her bookcase!read more

From the owner: With us, you can count on precise and efficient 3D prints any time, every time! read more

Will never do it again. I was a first timer at Micheal's to have a print framed. Had received…read moreencouragement from others that Michaels would be a great affordable option for what was needed. Was not looking for anything extremely fancy as the picture was going to be hung in my basement however it mattered that it was done well. Unfortunately I was overly trusting with the service team sharing my inexperience and somehow ended paying for a frame almost double a general price. At the time I had no idea of the frame pricing and shame on me for not probing more. I acknowledge I did agree to the service and paid freely however let me say after sharing my experience and my cost with the ones who recommended Michaels I immediately had buyers remorse. Of course already frustrated a bit I anxiously awaited my picture to be ready as promised hoping the beauty would heal me however I was sadly disappointed to further encounter poor experience. Upon attempting to pick up my picture I was told there was another delay and he wouldn't be able to get to it for at least 1-2 more days. There was no expression of concern nor inquiry of my urgency for the picture. I too had a need to have it for an event planned. He only communicated how busy he was and he would do it when time allowed . I did take the moment to express my disappointing experience thus far and instead of providing space for my perspective he chose to "mansplain" the definition of customize and minimize my voice. I hope for the best when I do finally get my picture. Would not recommend

Having never been to this location before, I'll have to admit that I was pretty impressed by this…read moreMichaels. It's clear that they've taken their time to keep the store looking modern and up-to-date. It's a very bright store with nice lighting and clear, but stuffed, aisles. A large portion of the store is dedicated to the custom framing and frame department, but there's a lot of other things to be seen here as well. They have a pretty small fake floral department, but most other crafts/creativity pursuits have at least one aisle dedicated to them including crochet, knitting, wood painting, beading, kid's crafts, cake decorating, and more. Every inch of available space is put to use holding items in this store, but it definitely isn't the largest hobby store I've ever seen. There was a bit of wait to check-out, but the cashiers were getting people checked out relatively quickly. They added another cashier when they saw the line was getting long. While shopping the store, I was asked by a couple employees if I needed help. Cashiers and employees seem friendly and interested in helping. I didn't look at their class listings, but they do have a separate and sealed-off room that contains tables and chairs for the craft classes that they hold. My only complaint is the bathrooms. When I went the bathrooms weren't particularly clean. It's nothing horrible, but it's obvious that the management hasn't kept up on keeping the bathrooms looking nice. The tiles were faded and the bathroom stall latches were getting rusty. A bit more care and remodeling in the bathroom would make it look as beautiful as the rest of the store seems to look. Keep an eye out on online coupons and whatnot too. I had a coupon to save 40% off any regularly-priced item that I used from my smartphone. A lot of their items are on "sales" at any given time, though, so you may find it hard to find a regularly-priced item. (That seems to be the pricing format for a lot of craft stores including Jo-Anns and Hobby Lobby) Final thoughts: I would definitely come back. It's like a giant wonderland of craft supplies. It's nice and organized, the employees are friendly, and most of the store seems very modern and nice-looking.

All you have to do is look at my stash of paper and ephemera to know I would buy everything in this…read moreshop, if money were no object. The first time I walked in someone from the staff asked if they could help me and my response was, "I can tell I am in trouble." If you are a paper crafter of any level, this is the place to visit. They carry exquisite papers, embellishments, die cuts, inks, etc. I have also taken a class and found it to be very fun and I learned a lot of new techniques. Every time I am in Ankeny, I stop in and tend to drop more cash than I should...but then I go home and admire my purchases for hours on end.

Selection is great until you see the prices, if you really want to pay scalper prices or can…read morejustify spending $200-$400 on a pack that retails for $80 or so go right ahead. The staff service is good enough. feel kinda bad for them having to sell stuff at that price point

From the owner: Hi-5 Comics and Cards provides a 2,000 Sq/Ft space filled with a wide selection of new, vintage,…read moreand high end collectibles. Above all, it is a space to connect and enjoy the hobbies we all love.

Love this location!!! The staff is super knowledgeable. They have a great selection of older and…read morenewer games and the prices are really reasonable. They do give pretty decent credit toward trade ins and have a great selection of controllers and accessories. If they don't have it they offer to check other locations even !!! Also I would totally recommend their reward card!!! Saves you money and gives you more money back for trade ins!

I have been a member of GameStop for many many years now and I have personally never seen a…read moreGameStop or retail store in general so poorly managed as this one. There have been multiple occasions that I have gone in and been ignored by staff and stood around for ten minutes before anyone has said anything. There have been times where I am in the middle of a transaction and the employees will start talking to a coworker out of nowhere, slowing down my experience. If this was a one or two time thing I can understand, it gets busy, but every time I walk into this store I am appalled. There are other issues as well, such as them misrepresenting prices on games, having things out on the floor that aren't actually available, and very clearly not knowing the merchandise they are selling. I would give this place 0 stars if I could but I can't. Please do not go to this store, your money and time are better spent at another game stop location.