So another relocation, but not just down the street this time. In 2023, The wrecking ball was…read morecoming for the Galleria mall and Westchester Trains & Hobbies became refugees again to find a new home. Unfortunately for me, the new place is 25 miles further north at the Jefferson Valley Mall. This is as far as you can go in Westchester county because Putnam county is just across the street. Like most malls across the country, JVM is not doing great, with not a lot of tenants or customers and it just seems to be barely hanging on. At least their anchor store, Macy's hasn't bailed yet. I'm hardly ever up this way, but when I am, I'll stop in at WTH to see any new stuff (and to see the old stuff). The new store has almost as big a footprint as the Galleria store, but way bigger than the previous White Plains mall one, which got the wrecking ball also (I'm not sure if that's a good omen). Everything was moved here, every plane, train & automobile (literally) and even Barbie (but no Oppenheimer). John told me he has big plans for the new store and to check back for new inventory soon. Each aisle has a hobby specialty. The biggest proportion is in the back where all the model trains reside. Glass cabinets are filled with vintage Lionel trains and other well known brands. The Hot Wheels collection made it over, as well as the Barbie and Hess truck collections. But my main hobby focus are model airplanes and ships and their collection of old kits is pretty impressive. They get new old kits all the time by buying up old collections and reselling. This trip, I got (3) 70's-80's nostalgic plastic airplane kits that I've had or wanted since I was a kid. I could wander the aisles here all day and they would have to kick me out. Maybe I'll go back after I grab some lunch at the food court...

The store is amazing. The staff is great. They have train,…read moretoys, diecast,legos,pops barbies. Models and hobby supplies and so much more. 3000sqft of wow

My first experience was very good…read more I was pleased with the selections available and the knowledge of the staff. One of the biggest things I noticed was it's dedication to the gaming community. Many of tables to game on. And for an old gamer myself. It lifted my heart. Ran into a young gentleman there who introduced me to Warhammer. He was not an employee, just a customer who was going to game against a friend in a little while. This told me just how warm the business was to its clientele and more about the people who shop there. Again I was very pleased. Prices are ok. Selection was good and abundant for many types of hobbies. I WILL be returning there and spending a lot more money. Lol

It would be better if they knew about the cars they have no parts no batteries and wish they had a…read morebigger selection if your like 7 this place is great otherwise go to like branford hobbies or something other hobbyshoo because they dont work on rc car im the people that work there have no understanding of how rc cars work

I absolutely love this store! The staff inside are so friendly and knowledgeable! They are great at…read moregiving advice on the hobby and finding parts and upgrades, they also have a huge variety of rc cars, boats, and planes and parts! I highly recommend this store!

Hobby House on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie is a terrific "one stop shop" which has something for…read moreeveryone. Visiting the place today took me back to many childhood memories. From unique individual pieces, creative raw materials, or complete entire sets; they have it all for any model enthusiasts, miniature architectural artists, children, or just big kids out there

Great selection of models. When my son and I first walked in he audibly went "whoa". We've been…read morethere a number of times, and each time he's found some new and interesting model to build. I build and paint 40K, and although HQ Hobbies doesn't carry 40k minis I go there for all of my supplies. Huge selection of paints, brushes, varnishes, setting solutions, etc. Literally anything you could need regardless of what you're building or painting. The owner is himself a model builder and is knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to chat with. Overall this place is easy to recommend. When you're driving by, go slow because it's easy to miss the store. It's on one side of a strip mall and given the nearby tree coverage it's easy to miss.

awsome store great selection freindly owner well worth ride from berlin not a bad rideread more

Wow this place is so unique, I don't think anything like this exists anywhere in the world. This…read morestore is part miniature shop and part art gallery. When my husband and I stopped by last week when we were in NY, they had this really cool art installation called Wee#Resist which is many different artists interpretation of the world we live in. After talking with the owner, Darren, it was very clear what his vision is for the store and how involved he is in the art world. I really enjoyed this store because it is clear that the art aspect of miniatures is so appreciated here. They also have a ton of higher-end miniatures here, specifically furniture. Everything in this store is really nice and the prices are very reasonable for the quality. Darren also knows everything about every item in the store which is very cool. Awesome store and a must-visit for anyone interested in art and miniatures and anyone looking for higher-end items.

A special find in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, it's part gallery and part retail with a special…read morecraft room where many interesting, relevant workshops are offered. The personable shop owner is well-versed on his fine inventory. If miniature collections or dollhouses are your thing, you don't want to miss a chance to visit this rare breed of shop. Warm, inviting space in soothing tones sets the back drop for the beautiful artisan collections, gallery space and dollhouses. DIY, admire, browse, collect and ooh and ah at all the marvelous minis! I rekindled my childhood dreams and found my inner craftsperson, meeting some fun and interesting like-minded folks in the process at D. Thomas' fun and educational workshops. So happy I found this enchanting spot!

I stopped by Danbury Hobby Center looking for help with the final setup on a Tamiya TT-02 chassis I…read morehad built, and I couldn't have had a better experience. The owners were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the hobby. They took the time to help get my car properly dialed in and answered all of my questions along the way. Stores like this are sadly becoming a dying breed, and it's refreshing to find a shop that combines expertise with genuine customer service. Wishing them continued success for many years to come.

I went there for the first time on Saturday and I was impressed by the tracks in the merchandise…read moreand especially the owner and his workers. If there was 20 stars, I would give them that great place to visit and buy.

I want my Christmas tree shop back. Hobby lobby is just plain weird. From the obviously ai…read moregenerated merchandise to the slower than molasses checkout lines. Don't get me started with their Bible thumping awful politics. Not even the hello kitty merch would get me to buy anything. They're also behind in technology and by that i mean they manually punch prices instead of a scanner and they dont take tap payments. Terrible service.

Hobby Lobby is now open!…read more This new location just opened under 2 weeks ago. HOBBY LOVERS runnnnnnnn. So many great discounts, phenomenal staff, so kind, patient and just overall so helpful and ready to work and help you with any of your projects. I had the best experience with the framing department and it was truly a custom framing guarantee. It was so easy to come in and out and do some custom matting. Chris D was awesome. He was so patient and made the whole process so fast and easy. So nice to see employees love what they do while they get to help you out with your own projects and things. Also love Hobby Lobby so much it always makes me happy whenever I walk into any of their locations. Browsing through the aisles is my love language. So happy to have Hobby Lobby in this plaza!

Only place in the area to legitimately sell cards & games. The store is clean compared to a bunch…read moreI've been in. Staff is nice, the girl that works there looks a little mean but is super helpful. The prices aren't always MSRP but they're normally well under market

Was excited to find this shop as there are not many hobby shops in the area. The excitement was…read morequickly extinguished when they oversold an item on their website and did nothing to notify me for 2 days until I drove to their shop 30 minutes away and the employees had done nothing with my order. Upon warning other customers in their discord, they kicked me and blocked me so no one would see my honest review. Then via email they called me malicious, aggressive and negative when their mistake was completely out of my control. Highly defensive, excuses for everything just like the other negative reviews below, I won't be returning.