I've driven down to this HobbyTown USA location multiple times since I moved to Portland six years…read moreago. The staff has always taken the time to greet me as I walk in, take a look at my RC car and help me figure out what's wrong and tell me exactly what I need to do or in some cases even show me what to do. I've had such a positive experience every time I've been here! They recently (June 2024) added some fun tracks in the back for customers to use! You can also rent the cars to use back there if you don't have your own. A suspended obstacle course, a drift track and a couple other tracks. If you are into rc cars, or have someone in the family who is, this is definitely a place for you to try out!

I don't know what has happened to this place. Not to long ago, there was a wall full of so many…read moreplastic model cars boats planes to choose from. Now there is a shelf about half full of the same modes. Nothing to choose from that's good quality models. And the paint section has been bare since at least January of this year. It's like none of the paints or cements or primers have been replaced with new stock. I drove a half hour just to get some paints for my model car I bought, and it is very disappointing. Bare shelves, nothing getting restocked. I'm done going there. I have spent a lot of money at that store in the past, now it's just a ghost of its former self. Better off going to hobby lobby or just Amazon.

Didn't believe the reviews until I drove out here and left within 60 seconds. Super lame shop and…read moresuper lame employees walked in ready to spent big bucks and nobody gave a single fuck. They display a lot of product they don't even carry. Order your stuff online and run these guys out of business, they offer no service.

The atmosphere is terrible. They barely act like you're there even when you ask them direct buying…read morequestions. They have product but the experience of buying there doesn't leave you at all warm and fuzzy. Not sure if they don't want to be at work or they think they are better than the average newbie. Anyway, buy elsewhere or online if you can. Sorry guys, I'm not there to be friends but at least try to be helpful.

Took my 12 year old son to get a Traxxas. We were not sure what we were going to walk into, knowing…read morethey are expensive but have a huge range in price. The customer service was great. The lady took me aside and explained the variety of cars and prices as well as explained what was what, while the man went with my son and his dad to look at the options. My son got to test drive one of the cars and made a reasonable decision on which car would suit him. He began talking about upgrading the motor immediately (an additional $100+) and the sales lady talked about being able to do that later. The sales people were knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly plus kept us in budget. Will definitely be returning.

It appeared they had a pretty decent selection of various hobbies ranging from kits of cars,…read moretrains, and planes to beanie babies and maybe trading cards for Magic or D&D (something of that nature). I've been out of model trains and slot cars for about 10 years now so I can't really gauge how good the prices were. I guess the impression I got was a good place to shop last-minute for your hobby needs. If i ever get the itch for the hobbies I used to be into, I'd stop back in here for sure. 3.5 stars.

The guys here are super friendly and always happy to answer my questions. They always check in to…read moresee what I'm looking for and how they can help. Coming here has made me much more confident about getting into the hobby

The store owner is incredibly kind and everyone in there is more then happy to talk to youread more

We showed up for Friday Night Magic and were told that it was canceled due to a Star Wars event,…read morebut it might be back next week. Go to Guardian Games on Friday nights. They never cancel.

I was really impressed with this gaming store. First off it's big so that have a kid of room to…read moreplay, and there is a cafe at the end of the site that has snacks foods and drinks. Pro Tip: if you order any food or drink, you can rent out any game they have on the rental shelfs for free. The have a variety of two player games, party games, strategy games, card canes, etc to rent. All the way from easy games for kids to challenging games for more demanding games. The staff at the rental counter and the cafe were the friendliest and gave excellent recommendations in games. The games they have for sale cover many popular choices but also lesser known games. They also sell gaming accessories such as D100 dice!!! Oh my! The cafe even has a 3D printed dice tower if you want to choose the fate of your food order. lol! There is limited alcohol here and the food is mostly snacks, but they do have sliders and chicken tenders, pop, liquid death, a couple of canned alcoholic drinks. For a whopping $12 I spent on food, I got to try 4 games, and.....it was karaoke night and we sang songs with random strangers in the specially reservable room they had. You could select the songs on the machine or through an app. They could use a little more variety in the song list that have but a lot of the popular suns are there. I can't wait to go back and try some more games. Parking was street parking and a little challenging but there are side streets too with street parking. The store itself had super modern and clean look, games well displayed, and nice and air conditioned on a warm day. Even the bathrooms have some hygiene products and are unisex! Oh yeah did I mention that are open late. 1am on a Friday night. I would seriously recommend this place to anyone!

Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Wide selection of models in variety of scales. Good for…read morebeginners and aficionados alike ..like Thomas, who was shopping there this week, and was willing to share history of U S Railroads with me. Worth the trip if you live outside of Hollywood neighborhood. You will appreciate the owner and staff and maybe be lucky to cross paths with enthusiastic customers like Thomas. If you are collecting N scale, ask about the N Scale user group that meets here regularly. Oh, and added bonus of ice cream shop next door :)

I not a railroad hobbyist, but I've found interesting supplies here for building dioramas and other…read moreminiature displays for work. The folks here are very considerate and helpful, and open to helping me bring some of my crazy ideas to life. I'm so happy specialty stores like this still exist, and I hope as a community we can continue supporting them. There is no replacement for the years of expertise these shopkeepers bring to the retail experience. There is a large parking lot in front of the store, which is convenient because the neighborhood tends to be pretty busy. And the parking enforcement can be quite unforgiving in the area.

Great selection of older hot wheels to browse through or complete your collection…read more Owner charges reasonable prices as well unlike FB marketplace scalpers lol

Oh, Wheels Dealer, how you have my heart…read more I came in here on a mission to find a specific car and spent hours just enjoying looking through the loads of cars (and I'm not much of a car person). It's located in a car dealership filled with some of the most kind-hearted people. Seriously, what's in their coffee? Every single person who worked around here was so genuinely kind. It's accessible and easy to find a parking spot upfront. When you walk in, you'll be greeted by Coco, the bird. Don't be alarmed when they go from "hi darling" to a screech while you're digging in the store. The owner, Randy, was a joy. He had a Hot Wheels holiday sweater on and was like a Hot Wheels elf running around. Every question, he answered. He was also extremely knowledgeable about those special cars you are looking for and had like radar sensors to find them. This is definitely a collector's heaven, but if you're like me and want to buy some specific Hot Wheels for some specific kids to shove up their noses or whatever, this is also the place for you. There were several bins filled with used Hot Wheels to dig through and pick out. I was able to get a full construction site out of Hot Wheels! Prices are extremely fair, and the owner also helps you find things in your price bracket. There was no problem when I changed my mind or switched a new Hot Wheel for a used one. He let me just dig around and have a blast. I recommend this place for families, for sure. As for collectors, there were a few collectors who were here while I dug around, and they said this is the spot to go to. So if you're a collector, definitely give this place a look. Not to mention, the collectors here were so incredibly kind and generous with answering more questions I had and sharing the love of Hot Wheels with others.

What I expected to be another simple evening of trading card negotiations ended up being pretty…read moredisappointing. I've supported this shop for a long time, and they've supported my passion for the Pokémon TCG. I can literally see cards I once traded in sitting in their binders and display cases. But reflecting on my most recent visit, there are two issues that really stand out. 1. Trade-In and Cash Value Are Low The percentages they offer for both cash and trade are noticeably lower than other shops. A competitor priced the same cards roughly 30% higher--the only reason I didn't go with them that day was because their cash flow was low and they couldn't pay out at the time. That discrepancy alone is frustrating. 2. Staffing & Negotiation Have Become Inconsistent In the past, staff have always treated me respectfully. They weren't rude this time either, but historically they've been fair with negotiation--occasionally offering a small discount or working closer to market value. This time, that didn't happen. They insisted on giving "market value" for just one card and then even less percentage for the rest. I asked for around 40%, and we eventually agreed on a deal involving a $10 card. But at the last minute, I was pressured into dropping the deal by another ~5% "so everyone's happy." The truth is, I wasn't -- especially considering I was already accepting a lower percentage just to make the deal work. If I'm a regular customer, I don't expect special treatment, but I do expect fair negotiation. I wasn't even met in the middle at 35% on a $220 value. Bottom Line: If you're looking for a solid selection of cards and okay pricing, this shop is fine. But if you're interested in selling or trading, I'd strongly recommend going elsewhere. Unfortunately, the stereotype about some hobby shops being cut-throat with trade-ins feels pretty accurate here.

I always pass by this place and see people playing in the evenings so I decided to pop in to see…read morewhat it's all about. I came in early in the day so it was very quiet. The two guys who work in the day are very friendly and chatty. I popped in to browse their pokemon collection. They had a good collection of packs and a few boxes. I've been to other card stores that didn't have nearly as many. I was there just to browse, but the guys working were more than happy to entertain me and answer any questions I had and also show me everything they had that might interest me.

1) Customer Service doesn't exist here at this store. When you ask them about a product they have…read moreno clue about it. They aren't crafty people at all even if you ask them. 2) Went in with a Crib Quilt Top to get a piece of batting for it. All I needed was some to cover it. 3) Asked if I could lay it out and cut it to the quilt top only to be told "We can't do that" I said I didn't need her to I'd do it. So she called and asked a supervisor who said , "no we can't do that". 4) Take your business to either Craft Warehouse or Pioneer Quilts but not Hobby Lobby. This place is not equipped to help you with any project other that to direct you to a location in their store. They need to be better educated in order to serve their customers properly

two days ago went to hobby lobby (Clackamas, Oregon) and we saw a security guard at the end of the…read moreaisle, then I was picking some stuff and I saw him standing there looking at us, ok, I kept looking for the items I needed and the man hasn't moved from there, store was fairly crowded but he decided to pay attention to us. it's because I'm Latina? really?! I'm a regular costumer and every time I've could spend a good amount Of money. I felt so uncomfortable with the situation, not sure if next time I should talk with store manager about this.