This is one of the biggest and most comprehensive hobby shops I have been to in a long, long time…read more These don't exist anymore in NYC, having gone extinct by lack of interest and internet commerce. Supplying many of these hobbies have been relegated to a few shelves in big-box craft shops like Michaels and Hobby Lobby in the US. Once I found Imperial Hobbies on Yelp during our vacation and it was near our hotel, I made my plans. I dropped my wife off for her spa day and this was going to be my spa day ;) The store is in a group of buildings almost at the end of the runway of Vancouver Airport (YVR). If you hang around, you'll see tons of airliners approaching for landings and roaring off on take offs. I just couldn't believe the selection of plastic models of planes, armor, cars and trucks along with complete selections of paint and finishing materials. It's these types of stores that I would spend hours in as a boy, but could only stare wide-eyed because I never had much money back then. But now as an adult with a job and disposable income, I probably would have gone broke if I didn't have to pack everything into my luggage to fly home. The favorable CAD$ to USD$ exchange rate also helped a lot in my shopping. I ended up with a couple of scale plastic model kits and a flying model rocket that are rare, out of production kits or very hard to find, even on-line.

worker was rude. he couldve said excuse me instead of raising his voice as i walk walking into the…read morestore

Dealt with John and David when I arrived. I had a specific need and request and was met with…read moreabsolute enthusiasm and excellent advise and help. Pricing was fair and the selection is the best in the region, for sure, for surface RC cars. I would highly recommend making the trek! Not to mention open on weekends, both days. Thank you for keeping the RC hobby spirit alive and well in Vancouver!

The best hobby shop in the lower mainland. I have been a customer for many years and have always…read moreenjoyed shopping there. They have a great selection of kits, supplies and accessories at affordable prices. The proprietors John and Wendy are the best and are very helpful in meeting the needs of their customers. Highly recommended!

Great collection and assortment of Pokémon cards, trainer boxes, etc. Smaller store but great…read morehidden little treasure with good prices!! Super friendly service also!

Amazing place to shop for Pokemon cards! World class service and great assortment of Pokemon cards!…read moreCheck them out!

Great items, so many cute things to look at. Almost like Sanrio Heaven with items for your car as…read morewell.

It's the same layout as the tradition more modern trinket stores in boxes in case. The kind of…read morestore in which the boxes take more room than the merchandise itself. There were some really cute Hello Kitty trinkets and some cool false eyelashes with glitter. Prices are hit and miss but there are still awesome deals. Place is extremely bright.

I don't mind small shops as they can be cute AND efficient , not to mention you're supporting…read moreindependent businesses ! What I DO mind is a severe staffing shortage . I was in here for a good 8 - 10 mins and there's nobody . Doors were wide open . Finally a lady from another shop in the mall showed up but she had to phone the actual owner for instructions . Only then I was told , unlike most of their peers , they no longer offer online purchase for in-store pickup , meaning even if you live a couple blocks away you HAVE to pay for shipping . Whaaat .

Awesome Gundam store, where I found the PG Gundam RX-78-2 with the best price in town!read more

Aberdeen (meaning "little Hong Kong") Centre is not just a mall but an institution of cultural…read moresignificance. It was even featured in the Royal BC museum in Victoria. To be honest, we visit each time we're in the area but there's not many stores we would shop at. It's just fun to peruse and window shop here. It is a pretty dated mall but people love it. We tried the food court a few times and the food here is okay but you'll probably do better venturing to eat outside. Overall, a fun place to pass the time and a centre for community.

6/4/26 First time…read morevisiting the indoor mall.. Three stories with plenty of shops.. Nice little food court. With different menus.. A little older but still fun to browse..

great staff, deep stock with lots of room to demo games, and play with friends. i enjoy the…read moreTournament support for local conventions.

Attempted to process a return with this business and was told they require the original till…read morereceipt--despite the fact that I presented an itemized receipt that clearly shows the full transaction details (date, items, price, and payment), which is exactly what a till receipt reflects. This requirement was never disclosed at the time of purchase, even though I specifically asked about their return process. Instead, after the fact, they pointed to wording on the receipt that says "receipts" (plural) as if that somehow retroactively justifies refusing the return. That is not transparent policy--it's moving the goalposts. In standard retail practice, an itemized proof of purchase is sufficient to process a return. Most businesses understand that the purpose of a receipt requirement is simply to verify the transaction. When a customer provides clear documentation that does exactly that, refusing a return on a technicality is not policy--it's avoidance. I have been a professional shopper supporting small businesses in this city for eight years, and I have never encountered a store using this kind of tactic. It comes across as slimy, unprofessional, and frankly dishonest. What's especially disappointing is that I've spent thousands of dollars here over the years. Instead of honoring a straightforward $300 return with valid proof of purchase, they chose to damage a long-standing customer relationship. Because of this experience, they've lost a loyal customer. I will also be advising other shoppers in my community to avoid this store due to what appears to be bad-faith and poor business practices. I cannot recommend a business that treats customers this way.