What a blast from the past! In the age of Nintendo Wiis and Gameboys, this quaint little shop…read morecaters to people who still appreciate hobbies. As the name suggests, it does have a wide collection of stamps. Enough to satisfy most philatelists. There are stamps from the UK, Europe and the Commonwealth However, a little peer through the window will confirm that other hobbyists will find displays to interest them. There is a lovely collection of tin trucks on display as well as coins, medals, cigarette cards and other items Those tin trucks in particular make me understand how people can become fascinated enough to become collectors

Brilliant shop for the stamp, coin, and bank note collector. Huge range of second hand and new…read morestamps and they sell all the accessories like albums, pages, etc.you can spend a whole day browsing their stock. They will also buy your unwanted stamps and coins.

For its high esteemed reputation it was disappointing to find the replications of toys made in…read moreChina. The snobbery of trade can be crude, but its because when a country once on the merits of the empire did acquire the fame of craftsmanship including technology, one can only be left confused at its laziness to let go of such skill and talent. For the place of make the toys sold seemed pricey and no of such detailed design as expected. It did seem like they would last till next christmas. The wooded floor of the shop is dark illuminated with bright halogen spotlights. The busy window display gives you the sense of the inside being crowded and full with toys to distract. Contrary to this imaginative thought the shop is stacked with not that many toys and games. Supposedly its a good thing because overproduction is not an issue then, especially when you think of the price tags. And that my dear friends is called sensible

I really love this store. The staff are always really friendly and helpful and whilst you may find…read morethe toys for 50p less on Amazon, I love being able to support a local business whilst having actual interaction with other humans. I can't recommend taking your little ones here enough.

Well stocked and friendly "old fashioned" toy shop, with a little bit of everything ( toys, books,…read moremodel kits, etc). Well worth a visit if you have ( or are buying for) little 'uns and are in the area......but not a budget shop! Although there are plenty of pocket money toys, the prices are relatively high- £2.99 for a twin pack of Shopkins vs £1.75 in Argos, for example.

Being in Chiswick I suppose it is the kind of shop you would expect from the area. Loads of toys,…read moregames and nifty gadgets. It strikes a good balance between hand-crafted toys you would like your child to play with and toys which are massive in production and you know your kid really wants. The more and more I see these toy shops I do see a trend, very quirky bits and bobs, some expensive wooden toys and more sellable pieces. I guess there is nothing really spectacular about this shop that differs greatly from others. However, they have a well rounded selection of children's fancy dresses. Pixies, ballerinas, elves and many seasonal decorations to choose from. Inside the shop it is a bit difficult to maneuver a stroller so you are better off with a baby carrier or child walking.

Cute little toy shop, a real authentic and pop like shop. Peter and I were charmed at some of the…read morebox cars. Certain toys put a much needed smile on our faces.

I visited this shop to purchase a RC car and I couldn't believe how much stuff they have managed to…read morecram into a small shop. It is rammed with all kinds of models including a huge range of RC cars stacked to the ceiling. What a gem. I can't recommend this shop enough. Service is fantastic, the guys are very knowledgeable and very fair pricing. Well deserved 5 stars.

I am writing this review to praise the recent transaction from Addlestone model railways,…read morethe service i recieved was second to non,with speedy and efficient service,dont hesitate to do buisness with the company,you wont be dissapointed. MrG.Plumbley.

It says hobby shop ,and that is exactly what it is. Model aircraft is their interest mainly. Some…read morewhile ago I was told about them and wanted to start a hobby of some sort. Unfortuneatly they banned the club from the Downs (Elf & Saffty Gnomes), and it spoiled my interest. Joy destroyed by factions.I know it is meant for horses to run and train ,but they are not there all day?

I like this shop. Good range of stuff. However, more importantly for me, as a relative newcomer to…read moreaeromodelling, i ask questions and get lots of good information, and am not talked down to. However, as some reviewers of model shops seem to forget, the shop exists to provide a living. I can understand why model shops get upset with people picking their brains and then buying elsewhere. As a customer i buy things but even when i am buying something small i am treated as a valued customer.

I've been shopping at Calamity for a fair few years now, since the old location (although that…read moreseems like an age ago). I don't frequent it as much as I previously did, but I came back here as it was free comic book day (who can turn down free comics?). Because of those free comics, it was fairly busy today, but it was still tidy and well stocked despite this. The chaps behind the counter are always friendly and eager to help - and this was the same as always as even though someone couldn't find the Flash comics on display, one of them took the customer to the comics (rather than just point him at the "F"'s on display). It seemed a little emptier in the middle than I remember, but that might just be because they were expecting a crowd and cleared out some display tables to make it easier to move around. Credit to them if they thought of that. Calamity and Forbidden Planet are the only two comic shops in London as far as I'm concerned.

Amazing store, has and excellent collection of antique and world war collectable items/books etc,…read morefrom books to badges to bullet casings. Joe is very friendly and will give you any information you need if you're interested in a purchase or if you're simply curious. He always has something to purchase whether it be a badge from a WW1 regiment, a deactivated rifle, a sword or blade to add to your collection, an antique book, magazine, photograph or painting you will always find something. Joes militaria and collectables is well worth a look. So check it out!!