vintage model train store with lots of scale collections…read moreAdjacent to Downtown Pasadena Good value and service Friendly and helpful staff

The associates here are train people. If you need anything that has to do with model railroading…read morethis is the place you need to go. They stock everything from books brass locos. They also give great advice. Everyone is great and knowledgeable. They know their business. Service and selection is excellent.

Great selection of model kits (I'm a Gundam dude), great price range, great selection of tools,…read morepaint, etc. Staff are amazing, super friendly and helpful. I don't see myself going to any other shops that BHH. The downside is: I CAN'T STOP BUYING KITS AND TOOLS! :) On a more serious note, I would recommend BHH to any collector, beginner or seasoned!

Although Burbank's House of Hobbies is obviously is better than most hobby shops (and for many, it…read moreis the best), it was limited for my interests (monster kit modeling, unusual kit modeling). I was interested in the shop, but found that many of the modeling kits had been sold out and never restock. Perhaps the manufacturer simply stopped producing the kits. Maybe not. Either way, I wouldn't know. All I know is that these kits are eternally out-of-stock. After a while, I simply gave up looking, and because of such, gave up interest in the shop.

This store is one of the most amazing places that you can visit in Pasadena. If you love…read morecollectibles, vintage toys, board games, cards, etc. You'll find all types to find here. Staff here is great. They're friendly and very informative which is always a nice sight to see for newcomers. In the back, you'll find many tables where people visit to play all types of games. Ranging from board games, cards, DnD, and list goes on. Best part is that you can try all types of games for free. My wife and I visited with some friends and we had such a wonderful time playing board games. Time flew by so fast as we were all having fun. I'd say the tables could use some cleaning but very spacious overall. Parking is out in the back but it's pretty limited. Street parking is also available but watch out for time slots. Overall, very happy about Odyssey Games, very much a must visit spot if you love board games. Place can get packed as you'll often find plenty of people here. Love to visit again soon to try new board games.

Really love the board games they have and the space they have. Been coming to this spot for years…read moreeven before it was odyssey games. Whats sad is that they jumped on the bandwagon to gouge pokemon card prices. They were selling less desirable packs for 8 plus dollars and the more desirable packs were way more. I think this is too opportunistic of a price point. I do like that the people there all seem to have a passion for board games.

I just wanna say one of the best shops out there!! always great stuff and they always buy at the…read morebest price... I went to another shop they other day and swear I got scammed out of what I sold to them but it was the only thing in the area so I took it..but after that Project CCG is the only shop I will be doing business with thank yall for doing such a great job!!

Eh - not very enthusiastic or helpful people Behind the…read morecounter. Everything is priced very high. A very good selection of singles and slabs for sure. But the vibe is less of a community shop , which is fine. Just a corporate feel and very profit driven only. Encourages me to pay in cash for a discount

Went to have a painting framed, that I've had since the 90's…read more It was done by a family member and I am quite fond of it. A pretty good reproduction of an original Gauguin that happens to be in a nearby Pasadena art museum. Well, we paid a visit to Hobby Lobby, as we were picking up some things from nearby Whole Foods. The store occupies Sear's old location on Foothill. It's a huge place and designed to get you to walk around for things as signage isn't plentiful or helpful. Shelves are high so unless you are very tall you need to search around, guess they took that cue from Costco, it works if you aren't in a hurry. We were happy to find they had a framing department and also a fabric area, which, since the sad closing of JoAnne's, I was glad to see for the ghost of my mother who enjoyed sewing. I'm focusing on the Framing department and the friendly efficient gentleman in charge of that department, his name is Theo. He was helpful and friendly from the start. Their framing prices are posted as 50% off, which sounded great, but I guess the original prices need to be considered before seeing this as a good deal. Well, we checked on one style which had always been our original style we felt appropriate for this art work. We visited Tahiti a couple of years ago and and saw some Gaugain copies framed in a similar style, it works very well, so we inquired as to cost and estimated the size as we didn't have the painting with us. It was very reasonable compared to the frame shops we have checked over the decades, yes, decades! It was a very fair price, not knowing the quality of the work was something to consider, but Theo was very efficient and knew his products and was very meticulous. We could tell we were in very good hands. We were quoted, less the 50%, a little under $100 before tax. A very fair price. We were given a "finish by date", and 5 days before that date I gave a call to check on status, I was told it would be done in a couple of days. I was surprised and happy to receive a message later that day from Theo that our framing job was finished and available for pick up. We got over there that evening and Though Theo was gone then, a nice young lady got our finished product for us. It looked very nice. She walked us and the painting up to the lone cashier, as that is their policy, and we waited in line to pay. They did open another register as the line was about 6 people deep. I'm not going to get into their company politics, but over all it was a positive experience, especially thanks to Theo and his friendly, knowledgeable service and framing skill. Thanks Theo!

Horrible store. Horrible owners and management. Most items are cheaply made and overpriced. I stay…read moreaway from this company.

A small shop tucked in an upper level of a small commercial block. Have a big collection of model…read morekits. The owner is very knowledgeable and friendly. Some kits have lower prices than retail counterparts.

On a rainy afternoon, my 9-year-old son and I stumbled upon this unassuming little shop tucked away…read moreon the second level above an urgent care. As a middle-aged father looking for a hobby we could share that didn't involve screens or video games, I'd read a bit about Gunpla and decided to give it a shot. What a find! The owner was incredibly helpful and patient with us, taking the time to understand what we were looking for and guiding us to first sets that were perfect for our skill levels. His enthusiasm was genuine, and it made the whole experience fun and welcoming, never overwhelming for complete beginners like us. The prices are very reasonable, which is a huge plus when you're testing out a new hobby with your kid. We both walked out with our own kits, and I have to say, I'm just as hooked as my son! Building these models has been a surprisingly relaxing and rewarding experience, and I'm already looking forward to tackling more complex builds and refining them. I'm planning to return soon to pick up a few more sets for Christmas gifts and to expand my own collection. If you're looking for a screen-free activity to share with your children or just want to explore the world of Gunpla, I highly recommend stopping by this shop. The passion and knowledge of the owner really make all the difference.

Hypnotized Hobbies is a toy shop located within the Shop mall. They have a huge collection of car…read moretoys, DBZ, anime swords, wallets, stuff toys etc. Prices were expensive. Male staff was nice. Store vibe was okay. Overall, it is a decent toy store to check out.

the guys were always welcoming and friendly. I was surprised when I went in today. they went out of…read morebusiness. I am sad.

Avoid this store for tournaments…read more I had a confirmed registration through the Bandai app for their tournament, yet when I arrived 10 minutes early, I was turned away. The store had set an early check-in cutoff that was only announced on their private Discord server, with no notification on the Bandai app where players actually registered. As a result, waitlisted players were let in ahead of those of us with confirmed spots, and we were then told to join a waitlist of 40+ people, despite having already secured our registrations. Several other registered players I knew experienced the same problem. Many of them had driven over 45 minutes with the assumption of a secured spot while arriving before the start time. This is a serious problem. If an event is open to the public and registration is handled through the Bandai app, critical information like check-in deadlines should be communicated through that same platform, not buried in a Discord that not all participants know about or have access to. The way this was handled strongly favors locals and regulars who are already in their circle, which is unfair to outside players who followed the proper registration process. I would not recommend supporting this shop.

A wide selection of cards for hobbyists that include Pokémon, Digimon, Magic the Gathering, and One…read morePiece Trading Cards. They host tournaments as well, and have plenty of tables and chairs for casual play. It seems like locals and visitors drop by to check out this spot. The first time we came, we did not receive the best customer service. We were asking for what cards they had available and the person at the counter had short answers and we were ignored no matter how many times we tried to get their attention. The second time we came, it was much friendlier and warm. They shared with us that tournaments for One Piece tournaments happen (at least for now) on Thursdays and Sundays. We are still "shopping" around for an LCS but we will definitely keep them in mind and come to a tournament to check out the community. I like how the shop has an open space feel to it and offer some food and drinks.