There is not much else to say about this store except it is pretty special!…read more Ditto to all the other reviews and comments. It really is a place you have to go for yourself. I do not think there is once spec of room left in the store to put anything. It is jammed packed! The staff are great and friendly. We went there to look for a few of the games we like. It is true , most people probably walk by not knowing what is on the other side.

If you have kids this is a place to go when you want something fun and interesting and even…read moreeducational. Taking my son there when he was smaller we purchased many items from this location and he still have two of these today. This is a store that is for the Hobbyist. Not only do they have games for kids they have fun and interesting they have hobby kits for adults. Ship making kits was something that was very interesting. Puzzles and paints fill the walls and ready for that little one to make something special from. Honestly this is a store that is different and unique and a must see for all to enjoy and learn. Can you honestly put a price on education? This store is a bit pricey but like I said my son still has two of the games and he is 22.

MSC is the perfect example of a generational family business. The combined knowledge of the staff…read moreis apparent when you start asking questions. If they don't have what you need, they will find it without crazy markups. The store has the feel of an "old timey" shop, with a great selection of the newest RC vehicles and tech. Ordering online from Evil Bay and that jungle website can be convenient, but nothing feels better than being able to go to a local shop to quickly grab what you need for a current project.

They are personable and knowledgable. I went in for my first RC purchase and was wowed by their…read moreselection and patience as I (slowly) decided in what direction I wanted my first step into the hobby to be. They were able to answer every question I had and helped to direct me into a car that was exactly what I was looking for. They have a great selection of accessories and their prices are fantastic too. They are indeed MIGHTY!

Upon searching for model shops while spending a weekend in Windsor, NS, I happened upon this one,…read moreadvertised interestingly as "the only hobby store in the valley". (Uh, okay, then. Way to save me some time, I guess). I checked for a website, and while giving me location info, does, according to Google, suggest that there may be a virus on their host page's end. Fortunately, I didn't take that as a reason to avoid the place altogether, which in the end, was a good decision. (Note to self: tell the owner about it next time through Windsor). I don't know what I expected when coming into the small town store, but found myself pleasantly surprised by the selection available. In addition to the run-of -the-mill kits available by the big names (Revell, etc) there were a few more exotic labels to be seen as well. There was also more of a kit variety available too, including some harder to find items and vehicles of several sorts. There were also a few interesting assembly pieces in stock that I haven't routinely seen on shelf in some of the other stores I frequent, such as an air compressor converter piece and a handy model glue dispensing pen I was happy to exchange some coin for. There are also some additional items for sale in-store, as I suspect, as many mom&pop (but mostly pop) stores do, which included an R/C section, and a respectable section dedicated to sport fishing. Upon purchase of my finds (plus a really swell model of a Ford 427 engine), I engaged the owner in a bit of a chat, and found him quite knowledgeable about his work. Being a serious modeler himself, he seemed quite interested in keeping quality materials in stock when available, and seemed quite knowledgeable of "the scene", recommending that I check out at least one or 2 upcoming model shows in the province. All in all, a good find. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the area.

Not a great place. selection is very limited and I can get the same abuse at Maritime Hobbies in…read moreHalifax and I might find what I can live with there. Did not have a good experience. As I entered I was challenged with the question "what are you looking for?". I said I was a new member of the Annapolis Valley IPMS. The reply i got was "we don't do that anymore". I of course said "do what?" He said "radio control". I said thanks and turned on my heel and left. I am away from my home staying in the Valley and I have more kits at my temporary apartment than this business has. They have nothing, that could see that I can't get at Rewards In the Greenwood Mall. This experience is two hours of my life that I can't get back.

Games Workshop is a very unique store. It sells kits (the one in the picture is priced at $90.00)…read moreof different armies, such as Lord of the Rings, Armageddon, the list is huge. You get to go in and paint your own men, they hold tournaments to play against others. There is a back room set up with large tables where the events are held. There is a weekly calender of events posted in the store (picture). If you want to engage in strategy games, this is the place to go. The staff referred to it as sort of a Chess game, but with huge armies. Overall I was impressed with the store and the staff were great, Stan is who I spoke with. I know 90.00 sounds like a lot for a started kit, but the average video game runs 70.00.

Nerds...assemble! The Games Workshop is where you're meant to be. I mean this with a lot of love…read moreand respect. Seeing as I am a huge fan of JRPG's and the Lord of the Rings movies, I think I know what's best for nerds. And trust me, The Games Workshop is best for nerds. I never made the transition from Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy to painting miniature figurines and commanding imaginary armies it the back rooms of hobby shops, but I think I understand the appeal. It offers a ridiculous escape, and Games Workshop is eager to help and foster that fantasy for you. The staff is very helpful and incredibly knowledgeable about the various products they sell and they talk about the games with such a passion that you'd have no soul if you weren't even the least bit intrigued. Starter Kits for the various games are expensive, but when you breakdown the cost against the hours of entertainment you're going to have I would say that the price is fair. Obviously this kind of thing is not for everybody, but for those who have an interest in sci fi/fantasy or in epic board games such as Risk it is certainly worth a look. You may find a great new hobby!

Great selection. Decent prices. Employee could be friendlier and or more helpful but for comic fans…read moreI'd recommend it

I stopped in here a few times because I always love a good comic book store experience. When I came…read morein I was really happy that they had so many cool things to look at. I wouldn't necessarily call myself a comic book fan but I love to look at the manga and figurines. I asked if they had any Archie comic books for sale and I was directed toward some and was told that they were selling old Archie books for $1.00 each. I couldn't believe my ears. I excitedly asked where I could find them and I bought five of them. I've loved the Archie books since I was a kid (before the terrible television show Riverdale came out). I thanked the store employee for being so helpful and he introduced me to their adorable dog who I now follow on Instagram. The dog's Instagram handle is @strangegromit. Please give this dog a follow. He's SO CUTE! While he isn't always at the store, if you go every day like I did while I was in Halifax, you're bound to run into him at some point.

First off, big thumbs up for investing in downtown Dartmouth!…read more Secondly, a nice expansion to the Strange Adventures brand. Providing all your comic/fantasy/sci-fi needs in a wee tiny little shop? That's the model upon which the Strange Adventures' legend was built. There are, of course, some downsides to such a small location. It can be a bit cramped and definitely intimate. If you're incredibly shy, this may not be the best venue for you. The stock is also limited but they can order in pretty much anything you want that's not in store. Still, they have the latest and greatest. Whether you're buying for yourself or getting a gift for someone, staff can help you navigate the geekery and find just what you're looking for. Overall, a great addition to Strange Adventures' line and to Dartmouth.

I just got home from my first visit to downtown Dartmouth's Strange Adventures and I almost don't…read moreeven know what happened. Here's what I knew: this small shop on the corner of Portland and Wentworth was hosting an extensive half-price sale on their comic books and graphic novels. Here's what I didn't know: that the sale was combined with a 'take one for free' deal. So, there I am, looking through the collection to pick out the first comic I've bought since my youth, and I land on a very cool Marvel Origins book that basically outlines...uh...the origins of all the great heroes. $30, half-off, a hella deal. As any customer would, I take it to the counter, ready to take advantage of the promotion when the guy says, "Cool. Enjoy." and slides it back over to me. Intelligent and articulate as I could be, I said something along the lines of, "Buuuuaaahh huh?" Yep - apparently I could have taken it home for free. Just 'cause. I mean, that's not even a sale. That's just free awesome stuff, right? Am I crazy? Anyhow, since taking it would have made me feel like a shoplifter, I picked out a cheaper comic as a freebie and paid $13 for the big one. Any shop literally shoving free product in my hand seriously deserves some of my cash. I still got a crazy deal but avoided the guilt of being the biggest freeloading first-time customer ever. A Strange Adventure indeed.

This shop is amazing! The owner is very friendly and accomodating, a pet friendly shop, and if you…read moreare looking for something and he does not have it, he will find it. And the local products are wonderful! You can find things that cover nearly every fandom out there and some take requests as well. Wood craft signs, resin products, knit/crochet/sewn. And he does have delivery options and online shop.

Cute shop, lots of great merch and a wonderful LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere, but the prices were very…read morehigh, even for the stuff that isn't locally-made or handmade. There are pillows in there for example - just two pieces of fabric sewn together and stuffed, nothing fancy - for over thirty bucks. In this economy? There are things up about the store that also refer to Canada as "Turtle Island", which is preachy and a colonizer term (colonists brought maps from above and the "Turtle Island" thing is contentious and offensive to other Indigenous tribes that don't adhere to this term for Canada). I was only able to afford a pinback button (an ace flag, I love ace representation!) and a second-hand Beanie Baby because most of the new merch was so expensive. Friendlier environment than Strange Adventures, and I loved how kind and approachable the staff were. To be fair, this is a somewhat recently-established shop in comparison with its competition, and so the price thing might just be teething troubles, but nobody in this economic climate could afford to buy much here.