I was in there today because I needed a new traction tire for my train. The kid working the front…read moreend check the train on their track to confirm it was slipping off as I mentioned. He then went into their little back room/shop area to grab the traction tire. He started working on it and never told me there would be a fee. I am very able to replace the tire myself. This was very wrong of them, poor business practice and violates NYS and Federal law. I stated to the kid who conducted the work that I wished he would have told me there would be a charge, to which he said, sorry. I emailed a complaint to the business, filed a complained to the FTC, NYS, and my credit card. This was simply poor business behavior. Very disappointed.

Good experience. I have dealt with Stan (owner) for many years including when he was on Main…read more Street in East Rochester. There is a mixture of new and used inventory. They can order items for you if needed. His helper , Mike, has a great knowledge about model trains and is a member of a local train club. I find it a fun place to visit. .

I have been here several times over the past couple of years, but have a longer history with the…read morebusiness. Since 2003, their owner Tim has worked on my trains installing DCC (digital command control) decoders and other maintenance work. In fact, when in the beginning I would go over to his house and he would do his work there. Over the years, he has opened up several shops and the business has slowly grown. It isn't the largest of train stores, but they don't carry any of the low-end, junk stuff that will break easily. I have heard that they are moving again to Greece, which ironically will be just a mile or so from where I used to live when I was in the Rochester area.

They have recently moved location to the Village of Webster, NY and changed name to EMPIRE TRAIN…read more New hours and very friendly and knowledgeable.

I'd like to extend my sincere thanks to Curtis for his exceptional customer service while assisting…read morewith my attempt to procure a repair for a simple wooden mobile from my childhood. After being directed to him as someone who might be open to the opportunity, Curtis took one look at the item, scowled, and said, "That's not anything I want to touch. You can fix it yourself." It was truly a memorable experience. Without Curtis, I may have gone on with my day feeling perfectly fine. Instead, I was given the opportunity to feel embarrassed for making an innocent request at a store that had once been a cherished part of my childhood memories. Thank you again, Curtis!

I am a lifelong crafter and I have been sleeping on Dan's! There is so much available at this…read morestore. My husband and I took our niece here, and I think she had more fun just looking around than actually picking out things to buy. There are huge sections of Legos, models, craft kits, games, toys, beads, painting supplies, and even stuff for babies. My niece got a coloring book, pastel colored pencils, a game with sparkly fish, and a little plastic helicopter. My husband even got some super glue that he needed for work. Nothing was terribly priced, and the staff was helpful and friendly. I have been trying to fit more crafts into my life as a relaxing hobby, and I think I'll have to visit Dan's again to pick up a craft kit. It's a fun place to just browse too.

Came here for some items I found online for work, bright red buckets for a great price. I was…read moresurprised at how big this place is. It was just after Halloween, so there were one section of marked down fall and Halloween decorations. Then it was aisles upon aisles of Christmas ornaments, lights, trees, stocking and any decoration you could imagine. I loved how organized everything was, each section by product ..even down to the color. Walking around the store was interesting, from the different art sections, frames to the many wooden signs. (seemed they had a sign for everyone) I needed some help finding the red buckets online, a nice salesman walked be right over to them. Really to have the extra service. Seemed like everything was a marked at a good price. I will have to come back to check out all the different seasonal items.

This store is great and supports my values! I would appreciate more selection in fabrics, but I…read moreonly shop here now!

What can I say about the biggest board game store in the US? It just happens to be here in CNY. I…read morealways have to visit when I am in Rochester and now that I am into Magic the Gathering, I had another section of the store to be interested in now. My favorite part is the USED section where you can find real diamonds. The store is always clean and the clerks are always friendly.

This place is awesome. It is big and so cool with a huge amount of selection. I am very new to…read morewarhammer 40k and the manager Caleb helped me find the paints I needed. He also gave me some extra tips. Just and awesome store. 10/10

I was downtown with a group of friends and we were searching for a place that was open nearby, past…read more8pm, where we could buy a board game ASAP. Boldo's Armory came through! I honestly had no clue that this place existed and that they had such a large selection of board games. This is a great find! Don't miss it if you're looking for board games.

I've long dabbled in Magic the Gathering which has taken me from big stores to literal dungeon…read morebasements hidden by a trap door. Boldo's is closer to the second experience; it's on the smaller side, dark, and mysterious. The store has two floors, the first has their small selection of games and cards for sale while the second is overflow for their events. While it may not have the size and selection of other stores it does make up for it in charm and small local business. The people who run the events are knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate making it my preferred place when I'd play in leagues. Hungry? Ashort walk or drive from great good like Han's or Dogtown, you can satisfy your hankerings while doing a marathon of pre-release events. Boldo's is truly a hidden gem for tabletop enthusiasts of Rochester.

Ordered a race track set with UPS ground shipping, website processed shipping as UPS overnight air…read more- over $200. Tried calling and emailing Lake City Hobby and got no response. And no delivery after three days. Had to contact my bank and initiate fraud report. So, I rate Lake City Hobby as untrustworthy. Shop at your own risk.

Always a great visit. Very friendly, very helpful. A traditional hobby shop with model railroad,…read moreaircraft, cars, all sorts of great items. A nice place to visit in a great small city with lots of character! I'll be back again this week.

One of Rochester's best-kept secrets! Diecast Cars of Rochester is a mecca for collectors of Hot…read moreWheels, Matchbox, and other collectible automotive toys--plenty of fun for the collector (or collector-to-be) in your family. The owner, Mark Theobald, has amassed an amazing collection of auto collectibles and has built up a solid following mainly through word of mouth. This store is a strictly brick-and-mortar operation, with no online sales. To put it plainly, you've got to see it to believe it! As a grandfather, I can't wait to take my grandson (when he is old enough) here to pick out a toy car!

Diecast heaven. If little toy cars are your thing, this is the place. Different scales from 1/64…read moreand larger. Owner, Mark, is the 'Yoda of diecast'. What he doesn't know (or have), he will find out (or get). He and his trusty sidekick, Joseph, the 'Ninja of Nismo' make your visit an enjoyable and entertaining. Kid friendly; bring your kids to explore and discover. Fair prices. Limited hours so check the site.

This is an absolutely horrible business. They have lost packages that they sent and then wouldn't…read morerefund. I had to have Fanatics step in. Do not trust them.

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What a great little toy shop! You won't find the big brands like at the chains (except for cool…read moreThomas the Train and some American Girl) but you will find creative and stimulating toys and games. Arts and crafts and boutique lines of collectible dolls, games and animals. I couldn't make up my mind because there was SO much cool stuff. The kids LOVED everything we bought!

A great little independent toy store with a surprisingly large selection of toys that parents and…read morekids will love. I can't believe that I didn't know about it until now.