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.

this place has to be the most fun ambience of any toy place or hobby shop ever. I couldn't imagine…read morewhat they could do with all of the items they have up if they ever wanted to relocate or close down. They have such huge awesome display pieces. I mean, you can't even get through the door without being in amazement. Lots of fun puzzles lots of fun card games, tons of little knickknacks and very family friendly . kids love window shopping, just cruising around at all of the different options and I couldn't imagine anyone not finding something that they enjoy here . Staff is always super helpful places always spotless. Definitely stop by.

This is my go-to toy store now. We got all of my grandson's birthday gifts there earlier this…read moresummer. A great selection and the prices are very reasonable. I just went there again this morning looking for Sea Monkey (Krill) aquariums for the kids and they had three different types! I couldn't find them anywhere else in town except BiMart, which only had 1 type. The price was essentially the same as BiMart, with a much better selection. Given the choice to spend my money at a small locally owned business, I'll choose the small business every time.

This store is great. The owner always greats us knows his stuff. He has a great selection and good…read morepricing. There is another store in town, but I would 100% rather shop here every time.

You can't possibly see everything your first time there, unless Trent lets you stay overnight. It's…read morepacked densely, like a great cheesecake, and you savor a new gaming taste with each bite. We spent way more than we intended our first time there. We just give ourselves a bigger budget now. We're even dragging our adult son with us on our next visit tomorrow, so it's a good thing games and gaming don't have an age limit.

Knowledgeable and very helpful staff. As I'm new to the rc hobby this place has been great to have…read morenearby and is always friendly even with all of my questions.

Great selection of RTR cars and trucks of all sorts of scales and types…read more Go in there and build a crawler or basher or a plane, not a quadcopter. Definitely more land-oriented and is mainstream brand oriented (Traxxas, Axial, Spektrum, Horizon, Lectron, E-Flite, etc...), but is a good place to get parts when you need for those brands. Good for general hobby gear. Connectors, tools, couple/few TX and RX options for land and air. Don't expect to find most brands you'll find at online retailers that pedal in the cheaper/more generic Chinese goods. TGY, HK, Orange and whatnot. Owner can come off a little rude when you first meet him, but he means well and will get you taken care of and is a wealth of information. We're all just people and I'm sure there are some he rubs the wrong way at first meet (me, included, but no lie he's a great guy I've found over time!) and some that he clicks with.

Retro Shark Gaming should reconsider their name, it's hardly retro, and overall a disappointing…read morevisit. I have gone a few times over the past year, and have felt the same dissatisfaction each time. With the scarce options in Gresham for games, I felt I should give them a couple chances. The video game selection is meek if that. With the most variety for new gen consoles XB S/X and PS5 (This would be fine if they didn't price things as badly). The sections for "retro" games are pitiful, with laughable selections. Any game you came in hoping to find, they've either priced it way too high in the glass case, or they don't have it. Serious price gouging overall, this can't be stated enough. It feels like a basement selection of games that nobody wants, or everyone already has. They even offer games that no longer have online services, rendering them useless to the buyer, at the same price as when these games released 5+ years ago. Do those games come with a warning before or after you buy them? At one point I was on the look out for an original Wii controller, when I called the store I got such vague answers. "We might have them" or a long sales pitch on their off branded Wii controllers sold in store (surprise! They are horrible quality and barely catch a read on the sensor bar) Surely they know the quality of these second market controllers they are selling/ promoting? Just a waste of money and time. The main attraction of this store seems to be the tabletop gaming. They have many events during the week, and I think that is helping with the overall traction of people going in and out of the place. It can't be their prices or selection! I truly think this place would be better off just pivoting to exclusively tabletop games, or AT LEAST take "retro" out of the name. Either way- if you're looking for retro games, don't waste your time here.

KLEARSKI THE KREEPER, a YouTuber who's built a reputation for respectfully showcasing local…read morebusinesses, visited your store on May 29, 2025, to celebrate Pac-Man's 45th anniversary. He wasn't filming anyone without consent, and he's always quick to stop recording if asked. His goal is simple: highlight unique local spots and give them well-deserved attention. What he does is free promotion--something especially valuable in today's economy. As someone who lives in Portland, I'd never even heard of your shop until his video. I was excited to check it out, but the way the filming was shut down--despite no signs posted and no harm being done--left a negative impression. That said, I want to be clear: I don't want to hurt your business. I want to support it. That's why I was disappointed. Gresham and Portland need more visibility and community support, and creators like Klearski help make that happen. He left feeling discouraged, and I believe this could've been handled differently--maybe even turned into a great opportunity. Your staff was kind, and there's no ill will. I just hope next time, the door stays open to creators who are genuinely trying to help businesses like yours thrive.

Outrageous pricing and very limited selection. I went here to get a tri-fold poster and it was 18…read moredollars and a half of a styrofoam ball was 15 dollars! Very unorganized and limited help from service. Will not come back.

I been coming to this Michaels it seems for 20+ years. Located in the shopping center off of…read moreburnside in (East) Gresham. I feel like over the years, this area and store feels smaller with how big the community has gotten. Located next to a dollar tree and Big 5 (as well as a big lots, Marshall, Chase Bank, Firestone, and so many others) this Michaels has lots of in stock product and I can usually find what I need.

Store ripped sealed products without my consent. I bought 4 mega evolutions sealed booster boxes…read morewanting it shipped. They ripped all my product for content and then when I confronted them they blocked me from contacting them. Scammers that got me for 1,300 dollars

Sports cards store? No one working even knew what a Beckett Price guide is! If your a sports card…read moreand hobby store, know the hobby!

I visited looking for supplies to add fake greenery to my Hot Wheels dioramas. Cool store, with a…read moredecent selection of items to mimic real vegitation. I received some great modeling advice from an employee and they recommended a YouTube channel with demo videos.

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.