(Do your research before coming here) Bought an Revelle 1/48 sr-71 blackbird here,LA local just came by from the strawberry festival. Good selection although I was misinformed the gentleman in the counter said the $80 kit was the same as $140 dollar kit claiming it was just a "German box" which was false the other one came with a stand a 2 separate engines. Anyways he tried to upsell some more products on me like glue he said the glue I had wouldn't suffice and I should get "this one" surprise suprise the glue I use is good enough. read more

Yes, it's nice to still have a hobby store around town, however, when I called them to ask about some HO Scale electronics, the guy gave me an unwanted lecture about why he didn't have what I asked about. He went on and on about it, sounding angry at the same time. I won't waste my time with them, sorry, Ill take my business someplace else. read more

I am so grateful that we still have a hobby store in Ventura! I find what I'm looking for and the owner always has good ideas to help me when I ask his opinion. I've been going here for years and am always happy. read more

Nice little shop with a full focus on plastic models and supplies. Great selection of kits and rare finds. Close to the freeway and easy parking. Owner is very nice and helpful either way any questions and inquiries. Been there 38 years. A great find! read more

Great store. Great inventory. One of the best hobby stores in and selection in i don't know how far.

Read the reviews. Impressive for a small shop in Ventura. The owner, very pretentious and rude. He knows more than you...he thinks. I got suckered into buying several items based on on his "knowledge" that were s:;t You're better off ordering online. Done with this place read more

This is a small hobby store, but they are packed with car, military and train models and supplies. I wish it were bigger and had a few more craft-type things, but it's so hard to find a good store like this I'm very thankful we have them even though the space is small. I've come here for help with a variety of projects and the guys that work here have good suggestions for products that will do what I need. Easy parking, located very close to the 101 in a strip-mall that's mostly dead but don't let that fool you. :) read more

Love this place. They have a big selection of models. Fast friendly service and they take care of you right away. Great place to shop if you enjoy building models. read more

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First time coming to this store and not coming back ever again. The man was so rude. whatever his sarcasm is, it's unwelcome. We couldn't find the color of spray paint we were looking for and he told us "to open your eyes. use your eyes." there was another customer next to us looking for paint too and the man kept telling him "its right in front of you. keep looking in front of you." rudely. sir, take that stick out of your ass. there's better hobby stores with helpful service in the valley. read more

It's a great hobby shop and last of a dying breed. Well stocked and fair prices. Lots of beautiful built models for inspiration.

Tons of models to chose from whether it's Kendrick's GTX or Grampas USS Indianapolis,fun projects to do with the kids anytime!

Will never step foot in here again. Checked out the balsa wood and asked if the store carries any wooden veneers and if they had any off scrap off cuts by chance. The man working the counter gave me a dirty look and said "we don't do that stuff around here." My brother was wearing a face mask and then the man started grilling my brother about the mask and criticizing it. Then he went on a whole rant about how "this generation is useless" and they "are incapable of changing a tire." Awful awful service and will be extremely rude to you unless you're an old white guy. Stay away read more

I honestly went here and then I saw the owner looking at me sternly. I approached him and told him I was looking for supplies for my sturmgeschutz IV. He said well do you have the box and I said no while trying to pull up my phone for a picture on the internet. I said sorry its loading and he said that it would be easier if I had it on me. The dreaded part of the convo comes he tells me "to use your eyes open your eyes". I struggled to look for something I didn't need but I asked for the essentials and I obtained the supplies with my own eyes because I'm still new to this modeling stuff. I spent over 100 bucks on this stuff and no I'm not coming back to a place where people have been butchered by this owners poor behavior. read more

Decent supply and hobby train stores are not easy to find at a brick and mortar store. Vern the owner was snappy and rude. I liked the idea that I could buy in person but he accused me of price comparing with Amazon and became very unwelcoming and condescending. Even when I tried to buy something he was irritated that I tried to pay with a card and only wanted cash. read more

Lots of models and paint, but not that much accessories for them and good prices I like it

Ends up Vern is a curmudgeon and warms up to you on further trips. Great kit selection-this place is financially ruinous.

Great service and selection and and very helpful won't steer you wrong on your project and they have Crome pens for Crome parts and whatever else you would use it for great place read more

I wish this place had a better description of what they sell I came in today to look for some rock crawling RC stuff or any RC stuff in General and mostly models are carried in the store read more

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Decent inventory and the store owner seems pretty knowledgeable. However, I was surprised on how rude and condescending he was. Yikes!

Horrible service, not helpful and obviously does not care about customers needs.. I went in looking for some universal items that happen to be use for r/c cars. The employee (I'm assuming the owner) simply replies to my question with "I don't do r/c's". Ok I understand but we found a item that will work for for my application. The next question I ask (regarding a tool) he replies "I don't do r/c's" at that point I just walked out.. instead of taking a few seconds to try and understand what the customer needs you simply push them away with your horrible attitude.. you sir deserve No stars but thanks to yelp you get 1 read more

This hobby shop is a treasure for the Ventura area. There is no other shop like it in the area. Great inventory. Of course you can get similar products on line. But at Ventura Hobbies, you get great, patient advice and tips about the construction of the kits they sell. I recently bought an airplane kit there and the owner made great suggestions on some supplies to buy that greatly simplified the construction. You don't get that on line. read more

A true hobby store with a knowledgeable owner that helped pick out exactly what I needed to build this model with the ease that comes from using the right materials and tools that can only come from experience! Mind you, this is the first model Ive built in a very long time and whalah! Not bad for a couple days work, huh? read more

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Great neighborhood hobby shop. They always have what I need and the service is great! As soon as I walk in the door, I am greeted and asked how I can be helped. Whether I'm browsing or looking for something specific, I know I can count on the very knowledgeable staff. read more

I have read all these reviews , remember people who write bad reviews are usually hard to please and not thankful, yelp , I have a friend and the littlest thing that is not right she's on yelp and complaining . This hobby store is amazing, not only do they have models , they have kites and science projects, paint by number , trains , magnets, magic kits, my son is now 28 and I said for Christmas would you like magic tricks or magnets and he said , magnets. You could hear the child come out in him , in 1999 we bought Aaron a remote control airplane and he crashed it well Vern met us at Buena and helped us learn to fly it . Let's stay off amazon and support our local hobby shop. read more

Absolutely horrible. He has a big selection but that doesn't change the fact that the man behind the counter was rude and talked to us like we were stupid. He had the exact product we needed but first off he was very unpleasant when we asked for it, and secondly it was very over priced. When we decided to pass on it he tried to get us to buy it by telling us he has the best that we were gonna find in the area. Doesn't matter, He could've been giving out free kittens and I still wouldn't take one just due to his shitty attitude. I absolutely do not recommend this store. read more

Quite possibly the best hobby shop in southern California. They may not be as diverse as some shops, but if your focus is model building, this place is a Mecca. The staff are truly passionate, knowledgeable and can answer any questions. They do have some RC aircraft as well. If you are trying to track down that rare kit for your collection or need to match a color for Russian armor, you really need to check this place out. Highly recommended! read more

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Lots of models, if that is what you are into. Vern (owner) told me he is getting away from the RC stuff so his selection for that was extremely limited....next to nothing in fact. He did mention he can do special ordering, which is cool, but with amazon and ebay, its an outdated service. Pricing is way too high, its a 30% mark up from other hobby shops/amazon/ebay The guy that runs the place, Vern, made me feel like I HAD to buy what I was looking for (Traxxas ID charger). Something that costs $50 anywhere else but he priced it at $65. I didn't appreciate that kind of pressure. I wouldn't recommend this shop to anyone. Hobby People in Camarillo is a much better option if you are willing to drive there read more

My son lives this place and they have vintage out of production items. Best place hands down.

when i came into the store i looked at the p-51D mustang because it is one of my favorite models but the owner asked if there was anything specific that i was looking for and i said a p-51 mustang with a red nose and tail and silver fuselage and he started yelling loudly at me that "I DONT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT" and he said that i was being very quiet and to speak more loudly and i did and thats when he said "I DONT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT" so i said how much will it be he said 40$ and i was gonna buy it i had enough but i said ill get the money from the car but i didnt come back to buy it due to him being very rude and loud. read more

I used to do scale modeling and RC stuff a lot when I was younger. What a surprise to find out that there is still a great little hobby shop in Ventura! I found everything I needed to get back into the game. Paints, models, glues, tools, accessories, etc. etc. Yes I can go online and get most of the same stuff, sometimes online is cheaper, sometimes online is more expensive. But it is so cool to be able to physically see things in person. Staff was very helpful and I will be back again. read more

Don't understand all the hatred towards this hobby shop. After reading all the negative comments that everyone wrote we were super confused. Apon entering the store there was a gentlemen named vern who greeted us. He didn't make any rude comments,he didn't lack assisting help or guidance to purchasing, and he shared opinions and tips on certain models. All the negative comments are coming from people who complain that he's not wearing a mask or wants $85 to build a model, I think they need to grow up and get out of the fake world. Deal with it, it's how it is, maybe if you start the conversation nicely it won't end badly. read more

My wife and I recently moved to Oxnard from the Bay Area. Prior to Christmas I decided to build an N scale railroad layout. I searched the internet for a local hobby store and was pleased to discover Ventura Hobbies! Vern, the owner, has been extremely helpful and knowledgeable in getting me started in this scale, with advice and a well-stocked store! I will be continuing to visit and support this shop on a regular basis! read more

I asked him how much for him to build a toy plane but, I think it's cheaper to buy a real one since he said it's $85 an hour and it takes about 100 hours to build one. Then he bragged about how much of a successful businessman he is but every time I walk in it's always empty. I think this man is joke, besides I looked at all the over priced items and compared them to others online; it's just too overpriced. read more

I always love coming to the hobby store. I know that I could probably get all or most of it online but I feel the need to support a hobby shop. The same owner had a shop in Santa Barbara that I used to love to go to. But sadly it closed and unless I want to go to Michaels to go through their Meager selection of cars and paints, I would rather take that dreaded drive the 101 to Johnson drive to Ventura hobbies! The owner or person working the counter is a up-sale machine but once u get past that he is very knowledgeable and doesn't talk down to noobs that have basic questions like some hobby shop owners do. I always end up picking something new up from him. Today it was a file for my model cars. The selection of things he has to offer are nice. From trains to ships to cars to boats and way more than I can remember. Sadly I seem to alway head to the model cars I know he carries so much more. It's kinda tucked away in the little strip mall it's next to the Korean BBQ if ur looking now on to a new discovery and new review read more

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Vern is extremely helpful & he always wants to make sure you have everything you need when you need to build a model. If you don't have the necessary items to build your model then it won't come out very good. Plus how many hobby shops do you know have built models for the manufacturer, (Lindberg). Vern always tries to encourage people in there model building & he wants you to be successful so he takes the time to ask questions in order to help you be successful in your build. Those that post negative reviews have there head up there ass & can't stand to be taught anything new. I highly recommend this hobby shop for all your hobby needs because he's going to help you make your kit & not scrap! All model builders like to build at there comfort level & Vern tries to help stretch your model building abilities. This includes rocket building, model trains & other hobbies. He has an engineering background so he's always trying to help his customers be the best builder they can be. read more

Deb and I were on our way to the coast for the weekend so I looked to see if there were any hobby shops on our way. This place sounded good in the review I read so we stopped here. For someone who makes plastic model airplanes, finding a place that has more then just a few is hard. Well this place has way more then a few. They have a whole lot, in 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72, and even a few 1/24. And to make it even better they are not all new modern kits. They have a good selection of vintage kits also. I walked away with 2 kits. An older hobby boss huey and an Eduard Mig-21, both in 1/48th. I got them for a good price, not as good as you can get online, but online you can't fondle the box or break it open within minutes of choosing it. Nor can you find older kits. I like supporting local hobby shops when I can because it makes getting supplies faster. If you are in the area and like model building you should visit this place. read more

This is the only hobby shop in ventura. VERN is a great owner and the shop has ever thing from vintage to modern at the best prices. He carries a lot of seasonal stuff for the kids and we have used his pine wood derby kits in scouts for years. Rocket kits and planes are all there. He beats Michaels prices most of the time. Vern takes some getting used to if you can not understand jokes. Great guy all around. read more

This place has everything you need for making cool and fun stuff like model airplanes and rocket ships. It's probably the only place in town that supports fun actives like this so I'm sure you've been here if you are unto that stuff. read more

Very bad customer service!!! Not willing to help not unless you buy first.basically you have to buy first before they will answer your question. Very greedy owner! I will never go back there again and I will never spend single penny on there shop!!! There is alot of hobby shop online anyway and in LA area.fuck this hobby shop!!! read more

I've been to this shop twice. The first time the guy behind the counter wasn't all that helpful but didn't mind. Now the second time there was a different man, I had questions and very rude. As I was asking he says " do you want me to answer your questions so that you can run off and buy it somewhere else" what kind of customer service is that. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. read more