Overpriced product, weak selection, bad comps. Avoid and just use eBay or another app.

Who doesn't love a toy store, especially when the "toys" are for big kids in their 40's who love cars and trains. An extensive collection of Lionel rolling stock and the track necessary to expand your layout. Staff is helpful but doesn't hover making a quick browse extremely enjoyable. Came in on a whim, the next time The Hobby Shop will be a destination. Five easy stars. read more

Expensive! Came here looking for Girl Scout merch. Looked around, the place is definitely much bigger than expected. I was able to find only one vest & the other was out of stock so I waited about a week for it to come in. This place is big on remote controlled cars. They have races that go on in one section of the store. Apparently it's a big deal. Took away one star because of how expensive this place is & because I felt pressure to buy more then what I had gone in there for. read more

Went here for the card shop so I can't speak too much about the rest of the shop but what I did see of it was good. Good selection, a lot of train stuff and friendly staff. The card shop was good. Owner was very nice and liked to talk about sports which I find nice. A lot of vintage cards in the cabinet and a lot if new wax on the shelf. Wax prices are pretty high but like I said the selection is really good. I broke the packs right there and the owner enjoyed being a part of it and we talked more about the cards I pulled. Nice guy, nice shop, but prices are a bit high for fresh packs. read more

Definitely a gorgeous showcase of models trains in the front except their inventory is another thing. Very little inventory of model train cars, and train sets are a bit overpriced due to the holidays its seems. Lot of goodies for kids tho, but due to the lack of trains and the travel needed to get there, they can only get 3 outta 5 stars, Hope they add more inventory in the future and more brands aswell read more

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Great staff for anything rc related. Rc repairs, indoor track, parts and knowledge to be shared. Highly recommended

Poor Customer Service and Rude Management Classic Bait and Switch - No Stock I confirmed over the phone with the one employee there of an item in stock. I drove over 30 min and when I arrived, he tried to sell me a different item which was more expensive and I couldn't afford. I asked to honor the difference in pricing ($10) being I was told they had he specific battery in stock, which they don't. The manager was sitting behind the counter listening with his feet up, and when the employee looked to him for approval, he said "well since you're making a big deal of it" Taken aback, at that point I simply dropped the items and walked out. The Hobby Shop in Aberdeen is somewhere I will never shop, for this attitude alone. Glad you guys are successful and well, but for some people $10 means a lot. Not to mention gas money and my time in driving to get this gift. I won't let this ruin my holiday spirit! read more

We visit the hobby shop often, but today they went above and beyond. My son and his Grandpa went into the store to fix his train engine. The owner was patient and great with my son. Thank you! read more

Been coming for 10 years and today is the last time I step foot in that store. they decided to price gouge on pokemon products. 330 dollars for something that should be around 120. I decided to buy my nephew a nintendo switch instead of cards. So disappointed in this store. Those were outrageous online scalping prices and anyone who pays these are apart of the problem. How do they expect kids to afford the same outrageous prices that are online? Don't bother people. The fact you can buy them a Nintendo switch for the same price is saying something.. switch is at least retail read more

Don't ever come here without checking YELP first because there's almost always an available coupon. That's first. Second, a little high priced, but it's a Small Business and I can't imagine what their rent is - I'm all about supporting the wee guys! They have a rewards program using your phone number which I'm always surprised (and appalled) that I have money off my purchases (because I think you have to spend a lot to get $10...I don't wanna know how much. They also own The Toy Box in Colts Neck. Loads of unique and fun gifts. It's always my favorite place to get birthday presents for children because they're always fun gifts and most importantly they wrap them so I don't have to. read more

Great local hobby / toy store in Aberdeen, NJ. Kid friendly. Awesome selection of model trains. Boy Scout supplies. Legos Model Rockets Science Kits Remote control cars / planes, etc... I could go on and on about the great selection and inventory. This store is a gem and I strongly recommend it. read more

Still a great family run store. The bathroom WAS out of order when I went and they always let me use it. So I guess it's not a pick and choose situation. Marie is an amazing manager who loves the customers and treats them like family and so does everyone else. Talk sports for hours with Bob and he will transport you into the stadium he is talking about and what is happening from that era. He talks with such passion and knowledge. read more

This place is my JAM. Well, it's really my little guy's jam, but then, he's the primary decision-maker in our household. He could spend hours playing at the train table, and I could spend hundreds of $$ on Thomas and Friends toys. They have everything here, and even though it's more expensive than, say, Toys R Us or Amazon, it feels good to support a local business. They have a fabulous loyalty program - just ask the cashier to sign up. We love this place and look forward to shopping here for many years to come. read more

Nice shop but prices a little high . I wish They would accepted my yelp coupon. I like to support local businesses if possible . read more

Love going to the Hobby Shop when I am in Aberdeen. They have an excellent staff with a wonderful selection of items. Recommended to everyone. read more

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Just had a birthday party here for my son. The party room is spacious and everything went smoothly. Staff was excellent. Each child got a copy of the group photo they took which was a nice touch. All the parents were raving about this place and how amazing it was! Looks small from the outside but is actually very large inside! With Toys R Us closing down, this is definitely going to be our go-to place to bring the kids for toys! read more

Place is a rip-off staff hound you and follow you around like they are lost i mean come on i'm dressed nice pulled up in my Lamborghini for christ sakes. The rc guy don't know anything about anything unless you go with what he says or wants to sell real pos attitude the train guy is great the models and toys was nice but the rest are a nightmare. I found out from the train guy why everything is in a mess up roar since the father / owner died they had to sell cause they couldn't make it with out him. Since than the son and mother work now as workers not owners it is a shame nice place. But what i don't understand is why keep them if they was not able to run the place from the start unreal. I see this as a really nice shop but not lasting since prices are way to high and they keep the owner and her kid on to work after they pretty much ran down the shop the first. All i can say is i see this place going to be gone like alot of the rest very very bad poor management real shame. Just be careful use this place for an internet show room and buy online or try to find a good shop to support. read more

I've been a customer for a while and sadly will leave this negative Review and will not be returning anytime soon. I just recently spending about $600 in the last month on Lionel train products, We went today to buy my 5 year old some trains and track to add to our collection and he was very excited so we went and were there for about a half hour and my 5 year old had to use the bathroom he's perfectly good in a public bathroom and only had to do #1. Well asked politely and were told the bathroom was out of order! I had $160 worth of product in hand and was told i could go next door! I now had to make an exit quickly and I still purchased the product but informed them I would never come back due to this nonsense. It's a shame they decided to stick to this decision I asked 4 employees and all said "Out of order" Those days of picking and choosing who can or can't use a store bathroom are over and because of this decision they lost a great loyal customer who will now go elsewhere, it's disgusting to be honest. Ten employees and it's out of order? I was in retail and we never pulled that stunt! We were always grateful to have people in the store. I will now got to red bank hobby store on a regular basis. I heard that it's possible they own that store as well so if they do and I will check I will use Amazon! read more

Very cool hobby shop located in a big strip mall on 34 in Aberdeen. was surprised at the size of the place when we walked in. It is much bigger than you would think. We weren't looking for anything in particular, just happened to be in the area and stopped in to check it out. Staff was helpful. They have pretty much all the hobby bases covered. Trains, models, new comics, cards, radio controlled cars, etc...... Definitely worth a stop, even if it is just to browse and check out the model train setrup. read more

I remember going here for comics, cards, and models more than 20 years ago when I grew up in Matawan and I love revisiting when I'm in town because of its small, neighborhood hobby shop feel. At the same time, it's huge and comprehensive as you can find tons of stuff for both the young and the young-at-heart. I wish we had this store in the San Francisco area... read more

Lots of hard to find toys! A little pricey but a lot of inexpensive toys also. Great train section and r/c sections as well.

Tons of stuff! Train, plane, kite, comic, toy, and card stuff! Puzzle erasers, action figures, gemstones and rocks, animal figures! Fun fun fun! Take your kid here for their birthday, and spoil them. read more

They are terrific. Very knowledgeable, make excellent recommendations, and... when I suggested a couple of games, I found they researched them and then started carrying them! Super nice staff. Wish I had kids, I'd spend lots of money here! read more

All time favorite toy story! The train set that runs around the store adds a great deal of character.

If you're a sports card collector this place is pretty, neat great range of cards from boxes, n such, they have a okay. selection of singles, but for a hobby store it's a great collection prices aren't bad either..I would recommend this place if ur looking to rip some wax, at a hobby place and the people are always nice, read more

This place is a hidden gem! From the outside the place looks outdated and run down, but once your inside you will find everything! They had toys I've never seen anywhere else! Much better than the big box stores as far as selection. From watching the trains to playing at the kids tables, my children didnt want to leave. I bought all of my holiday presents here, and they gift wrapped them for free! Our new favorite toystore. read more

Please note, this review pertains only to the RC dept. At least in the RC dept, your money is their top priority. Certainly NOT customer service and establishing a relationshp. Salesperson annoyed that it took us 2 days to get there after our call to check for parts. Sold us extra parts we didn't need (clearly included with another we bought). Most priced well over MSRP. ASked for 30W oil, sold me 55W. (never showed me parts, simply rung up and dropped in bag. Didn't discover until we got home.) Everything is being returned. read more

I've been a customer here for a long while since I was in scouting and they are still one of the go-to locations for everything boy and girl scouting in the area. The staff is always friendly and very knowledgeable of all the products they carry. Regardless of your hobby, someone there will be able to help you out and give you assistance and the information you need to enjoy it. The store is huge and has expanded over the years. If you can't find something, ask! It's so big that often you might walk right past something without realizing because there are so many thing. The prices are fair, but the hobby-specific rewards programs as well as the general rewards program helps cut the cost for those who frequent the store. As a comic book collector, I find the selection of new releases here meets what I'm looking for and in recent months has been expanding with more independent titles and a large collection of graphic novels and TPB's. The team keeps on top of subscriptions and always takes suggestions and make special orders if you're looking for something they don't have. Which goes for every other department in the store as well. The also have a great calendar of events from trivia nights, board game nights, how-to events, and trading card tournaments. Whether you're looking for baseball cards, sports memorabilia, puzzles, model trains and accessories, scouting gear, comics, games, toys, or crafting supplies, I highly recommend the Hobby Shop. read more

I took my nitro rc to this shop and am very unsatisfied with the service. First of all I took my car there on a Monday and they had not worked on it all week until Saturday and that's because I called every two days to get status on the repair. It's a nitro rc how long can a repair take ? I took it in for a checkup on the spur gear since I replaced it my self but not sure if it was properly meshed and to get it tuned properly. First of all I get the car back worst than I took it in. Now im unable to fire it up at least it used to turn on even worse im unable to prime the engine. After going to pickup the car on the settled time and drivi g 30 min they tell me there is something else wrong! Really? I'm not the type of person who likes to bash on a business but I highly do not recommend this hobby shop at least for rc repair. Worst part of all I got charged like the vehicle was repaired. read more

Been going here since I was a kid for toys and trading cards, now I still go as an adult for my collectibles and tabletop hobbies. Staff is always super friendly and helpful, selection and prices are great. Awesome local business. read more

My Experience at the Hobby Shop in Aberdeen is always a positive experience. Just this past weekend I purchased a radio control air craft for my grandson. Mike who helped me went above and beyond in showing us how to set up, and to fly. When we got home and realized we did not have the battery charger, I called and problem was quickly resolved to my satisfaction. I have also attended some of the game nights and craft events, they are always fun and run very professional read more

Prices are outrageous. Staff is very uppity. Was forced to come here for a part for an RC car because I didn't want to wait for online to ship. Should have been patient. Paid far too much and had to endure elitist snobs. read more

Rude workers! I was trying to browse around when I accidentally dropped a hook connecting the item i was picking up I was told to leave, and that i've been there "long enough"! What if i wanted to purchase something??? I DO NOT recommend going here at all. I went to the dollar store after this and they had mostly the same things for LESS MONEY! another point, hobby shop is too expensive! lower your prices we don't live in the hamptons! anyway, final thoughts don't go to the hobby shop go to the dollar store. read more

This store was a great place to buy trains. Owners were always very polite to me anyway. I guess some people did not found them friendly. Can't please everyone. read more

I wish I knew about this place before! So much better than Toys-R-Us or Target as far as selection, organization & toy availability. And helpful, knowledgable staff. Its out of the way for me, but SO worth it for Christmas shopping. I can get all of my toy shopping done here, in one spot and support a local business at the same time. read more

The staff at the Hobby Shop are all very sweet & knowledgable. They are helpful in selecting a great gift for the right age group. It's a wonderful store filled with so many educational & creative ideas for little ones. I always shop here because it's in town and convinent. read more

My son is a boy scout, and I am at this place often! they have a rewards program that allows you to use on anything, even scout stuff. The staff is knowledgeable enough to help me when I have no idea what I am supposed to buy or where to place the badges on his uniform. read more

I was walking around the shop with my friends, looking at the wide selection of toys and comic books they had to offer, when all of the sudden, multiple employees walked up to us and told us that we had to leave because we were "not shopping, but just browsing the inventory." this made me very sad and I have now decided never to come back and not to recommend it to others. read more