Found what I looking for with the help of Manny with excellent customer service…read more My son is very happy with his raptor r

Went in there today with my husband and he left very happy. Manny was very helpful and…read moreknowledgeable. A very nice gentleman to work and talk with. Will be going back.

Great customer service. Very clean. Lots of parts in stock for my rc cars and trucks. I've driven…read moreon both tracks. I especially like the new drift course he had installed.

From the owner: I caught the RC bug a couple of months ago. The internet was overwhelming with vendors and…read moreinformation on RC cars and trucks. So glad to have found Jeremiah a the Hobby Shop in Merced. He is very knowledgeable, and has a large selection of RC supplies. If he doesn't have what you need, he is happy to order. Proud to support a local both watch and race her truck. She has caught the RC bug too!

This shop in the very nice shopping center of Del Monte has a ton of product, but like most comic…read morebook stores, the business is moving away from that business and focusing more on collectible toys. It's a shame because there are so few good stores in this area. I went to all of them today and didn't find one that was a strong comic book store. If you like certain collectibles, you'll find a lot here, but if you're looking for comic books (which this store is listed) then you might be disappointed. SELECTION: Definitely packed full of product but I find that these types of stores in the end don't do well because product that doesn't sell sits on the shelves so long they gather dust. Not focused enough. And the comic wall isn't well stocked. SERVICE: Helpful in explaining why there isn't a lot in stock but too bad because this place has lots of potential. In a waning market this is the most well positioned store to do well. If they only did an ordering service, it would likely solve some of their problems. COST: Reasonable but not exceptional. Instead of going the collectibles route (I would definitely have collectibles but not the fad kind), I would go the comic book / gaming / sports card route. Card collectibles are of high value and take up so very little space. Funkos are great, but to give them shelf space they aren't worth it.

I came in to look for some Poison Ivy comics...and left with a horrible headache and feeling sick…read more The reason being the OVERPOWERING SMELL of mold or mildew that was in the store. Owner definitely has an issue that needs to be resolved immediately. As for the contents of the store, it sadly left a lot to be desired. Comics were not sorted alphabetically on the shelves, older guy sitting behind the counter made it clear he did not want to be bothered, and some of the merchandise was WAY TOO expensive. I understand he has a shop in the Del Monte Shopping Center so renting the space can be pricey, but $30 for a "normal" Funko Pop that isn't a Chase, or special edition, is just plain ridiculous. Hot Topic on the other side of the shopping center had the exact same Funko Pop for $11.90 My partner found a cool Batman graphic novel, but by that point I felt like I was gonna be sick due to the mold smell, so I had to leave. I hope the owner can get their priorities straight, and take care of the store before someone does get sick.

Beware - this place is a tourist trap! I placed an order through their website and visited the…read morestore on 4/4, only to find out it was a complete scam. The owner actually laughed while telling us he had just warned another customer that the website isn't accurate and that he cancels all online orders. He still has the site up, fully functional, which is incredibly misleading. There are no graded Pokémon cards available--just loose singles. Shelves were filled with opened tins and TCG Live code cards, making it seem like the inventory is being tampered with behind the scenes. It's not hard to password-protect a website if you don't want people placing orders, yet the site remains live, clearly just to lure in unsuspecting customers. We called the store afterward to ask about our refund and were completely ignored--no one answered. Instead of focusing on Google reviews, maybe the owner should focus on updating his inventory and answering the phone. After three days with no communication and no refund confirmation (only a single email stating the order was canceled), I had to call my bank to reverse the charge myself. Total waste of time and very frustrating. If I could give zero stars, I would. Highly unprofessional experience

Stopped by on my way back to LA and happened upon this cool little shop. The owner was so friendly…read moreand made us feel so welcome. He was about to close shop but let us look around and was so nice. Will definitely shop here again!

Huge shoutout to Hobby Headquarters in Atascadero! I was hunting for Pinewood Derby weights and the…read moreteam was incredibly helpful over the phone. They gave me a real-time inventory check and saved me from a redundant trip over the Cuesta Grade--which, as any local knows, is a massive win! It is rare to find a shop that still offers this kind of genuine, personalized service. Instead of a vague 'we might have it,' they actually verified their stock so I knew exactly what to expect. Whether you're aiming for the winner's circle in the Derby or just looking for your next project, these folks are the gold standard. They've earned a loyal customer here--make them your first stop for all things hobby!

I bought a new $200 r/c rock crawler. out of the box on my first test run I noticed something wrong…read morewith the took it back to headquarters expecting a warranty service or something for a brand new machine that had a defective steering servo. That did not happe. customer service was horrible plain and simple. No offer to fix no offer to replace only Pay them to fix it or buy the parts and fix it myself. such a bummer it is a cool store.

What a cool shop! Super cool vibes with a ton of Pokémon bulk cards to sort through. Was a last…read moreminute stop on our annual Monterey trip and we were so happy to find this local gem. We will definitely be back with more time to kill looking for more cool cards!

Absolutely amazing experience!! My husband and I came to Sacred 8 for unique Pokemon tattoos. We…read morewere blown away by our experience with every employee at this place! Everyone was extremely kind, very attentive, and made our whole day so memorable! Armando is a great artist and we can't wait to go back again!!

I had the pleasure of connecting with Will regarding getting my sons started with RC planes. Will…read morewas very knowledgable and informative. He wa very patient with us and told us exactly what we need to get started without trying to sell us. I would recommend Will for anything RC related!

Had an awesome recent visit to NorCal Hobbies with my son. I hadn't been there since 2015 after…read moretaking a long hiatus from the hobby, so it was really cool to come back. My 4-year-old is obsessed with anything with 4 wheels, so getting back into RC with him has been such a blast. We came out to get my 2WD buggy on their awesome indoor carpet track and let my son check everything out. The whole experience was great. The track is fantastic, and the shop had such a welcoming vibe. One of the highlights was their indoor rock crawling area. We had been wanting to try crawling, and Will was kind enough to loan us a crawler to test out. Needless to say... we ended up leaving with one! Overall, we had an awesome time. Everyone was super friendly, helpful, and made us feel right at home. Can't wait to come back for more track time and check out some of the upcoming events. Be sure to support your local hobby shop!

Choo Choo!! This is the kind of place you can get lost in. Not because it's vast, but because it's…read morepacked from floor to ceiling with things you need if you're serous about model railroads. They can answer any question you have and will take the time to educate you on the things you didn't know about the world or model trains. I loved it! I thought I loved trains until I met these folks. New, used, rare, they've got it all. Get off the internet and go down there to buy what you need in person. It's worth the trip.

I stopped by Central Coast Trains yesterday just to look around and I really enjoyed it. The store…read morehas a nice selection of Kato N gauge track sets, which I did not see on their website. I will be back to pick up one or two once I figure out what I need. If you ask me, browsing at a store like this is much more enjoyable than buying online. The owner was very friendly and I am am happy to support one of the few remaining model train stores.

I have been using hobby town for 20 years. Remote control, cars, remote, control, helicopters,…read moreairplanes, and other products that they have. They're always very kind and very helpful. Would recommend hobby town USA.

Great selection helpful staff who tried to help me find parts for my car(although they didn't have…read moremy brand parts/mostly carried Traxxas)

Located in downtown Carmel is Tinker Toys! We were welcomed with a smile. They have a large…read moreselection of old and new toys. My daughter loved it in there.

Surprisingly magical spot. Adult child in love!…read more I walked into Tinker Toys expecting cute stuff, but got a whole experience. Giants Pusheen wall, cozy tents, toys, puzzles, cards, stickers. It felt like stepping into nostalgia with a modern twist. I was extra pumped to see queer stickers, flags, and pins. Big love for that inclusive touch. I left with some treasures: a pin for me, stickers, a puzzle, and a ridiculously cute teacup "porse" (for my wife's friend). The girl behind the counter was really nice and helped us choose a puzzle! Already planning my return. Next time I'm hunting for that perfect game or quirky gift.