This where I go for all of my tabletop gaming needs. It's always a treat when I get to go to this…read morewonderful business, which may seem hushed and quiet during the day, but it only adds to its mystique and charm that would be typical of a magic shop. This place works great for me because it's really close to my house and it's locally owned. That way I don't have to drive a long way to find what I need for my Dungeons and Dragons campaign. The Hero's Emporium has always had a great selection of brushes, paints, and miniatures that I have come to rely heavily upon as a Dungeon Master. I am always able to find the miniatures that I am looking for whether that be a female gnome paladin or several packages of gnolls that I can paint and throw at my party. All the miniatures are very reasonably priced too, so I can get even larger miniatures like a storm giant for only around $15. For as long as miniatures take me to paint, this is well worth the money. I also want to mention that they offer a decent selction of dice sets to choose from, which is important for any D&D campaign, especially when your dice are fickle. I also love that they offer both old and new sourcebooks for D&D as well as official Nolzurs paint sets, and Icons of the Realms. This gives me a large pool to choose what will be most exciting for my party. Finally I wanted to mention that this business has also done tabletop nights. Although I personally have not attended one of those events, I support the space this business is building for the tabletop community. The staff has also always been very welcoming and helpful, making sure that I am finding everything that I am searching for. I am also occasionally able to find expansion packs for a bit more obscure card game called Smash Up here, which is delightful considering that it's so hard to find in just a regular store like Target. I will continue to come back and support this business in their mission to help the tabletop community thrive.

Great selection of D&D and MTG stuff!…read more Also lots of other games, miniatures and accessories. They also have lots of weekly events and leagues to join. Fun atmosphere, great staff and customers!

I had the day off from work, so I decided to run some errands and pick up some picture frames for a…read morecouple pieces of art I wanted to be framed. I stopped into Hobby lobby because I knew I could get some good picture frames there. Luckily, the store was having a 50% off discount on all wall frames and photo frames. Hobby Lobby had a huge selection of wall/photo frames to choose from, so I took my time to find the right frames for my pieces of art. I eventually found the frames I wanted, and picked up a decorative item for my house as well. The value of the picture frames was terrific and there were very nice frames in the store. There are not a lot of staff walking around in the store, so I didn't ask anyone for assistance, because I did not really need it. When I checked out at the cashier, the woman was very nice and friendly, and wrapped my picture frames with care to make sure they would not crack or break. I had not been in a Hobby Lobby for quite some time, so I was impressed with the selection of picture frames and other items in the store. They always have a sale each week from what I can tell, and you do get value for your buck. If you love arts and crafts, and need supplies, Hobby Lobby is the store for you. They have everything you need for your projects. It is a great store for the crafty person!

MUST READ. While hobby lobby is a nice "Christian" store to shop at.. let me let you in on some…read moreinside logistics. I worked there as a custom framer for over a year and one night I had been called to help with a bathroom incident. I thought to myself "no problem we're a team" As I cleaned up the mess with toilet paper and weak tools provided by the company it took me quite awhile to fully clean the mess. Afterword I got called back to the framing counter for a custom order. I completed the order with a red face as I smelled of feces and then after I asked my manager for permission to go home and shower/change before closing. She said "NO we're understaffed tonight" I pleaded my case as I felt it was inhumane to have me working while smelling like another humans feces. I asked again.. and then again rejected by "Liz". At that point I decided to quit .. I never planned on doing this until such an extreme circumstance. But get this, I went to HR and told them what happened. Just weeks later she was awarded the Store Manager position at Avon. Please be aware of the leadership at this company

I recently purchased a very expensive detector from this outfit. They provided me with a tracking…read morenumber that required me to be home to sign for the package. I had to rearrange my vacation and rearrange a hunt so that I could be here to accept the package. I find out they gave me somebody else's tracking number and when I contacted them about it their response was it was an honest mistake. This is about as unprofessional as you can get. Providing someone with the correct tracking number after a large purchase is not rocket science. Time for me to move onto another distributor that can handle shipping without huge mistakes and take responsibly for the mistakes they do make.

LOVE this hobby store. You will not be disappointed and the fact that you are supporting a local…read morebusiness is the icing on the cake. Irvin has the best store in the state!

I'm not quite sure why I've never been in HobbyTown, but I was in the neighborhood and had some…read moretime between obligations. So, I stopped in to check it out. HobbyTown is located in the long strip center adjacent to the former Weekends Only (and soon to be Vasa Fitness). It's definitely not the most active strip center, however, it seems like a good location for this type of business. HobbyTown is a franchised retail toy/hobby store with over 100 locations nationwide including three in Indiana (Granger and Evansville also have one). It's based in Nebraska. HobbyTown has a bit of a retro vibe, craft store meets hardware store meets toys like RC vehicles, RC aircraft, models, toys, games, learning toys, arts and crafts, and trains. I would probably describe myself as a wannabe hobbyist. I found myself completely captivated by the trains, RC options, and some of the models. I loved models as a kid - I was lousy at putting them together, but I really enjoyed it. They also had more board games than I expected. Parking here is pretty easy. It's not the most accessible building, however, it's not far from Concentra with a great curb cut. The store itself was pretty easy to get around, though aisles are occasionally a bit crowded. I had no difficulty and found the place friendly and helpful. The prices are pretty consistent with other hobby/toy shops. Yes, you can spend a lot here. For sure. You can also find affordable hobby options and gift options. A five-star might be a tad generous, however, I really liked the place and loved the variety of toys and hobbies. I enjoyed hanging out for a bit and got some great ideas. I'd say it's pretty certain I'll be back.

I used to go here for model train items but for about the last 8 months the shelves are nearly…read morebare. I asked an employee what was going on with the lack of restocking and he said they just can't get things since Christmas. They didn't restock before that (not just train items out of stock) so that doesn't make sense to me. The older men that work there are not very friendly at all. If you ask them something about anything they act like you're stupid if you didn't already know. They are just rude old grouchy men. So because of those issues I'm done going there. It is too bad because at one time it was a great place to go. I guess I will buy more online and look my questions up there as well. I wonder if they are getting ready to close?

They got a lotta toys here! Especially educational and child-development toys. You know, them fancy…read morekind of toys that aren't just fun but also make your kids think. I did not visit with my kids, but I know my kids would have loved this toy store. They love any kind of store where they can touch and play with the merchandise, and Toys Forever is such a place. It's very hands-on. There are toys all around that people can pick up and experience, which is very cool. Even though my children were not with me, I visited Toys Forever because I wanted to get my kids something from Muncie as a souvenir. You see, I was just passing through this fine city. My kids love things that are superlative: "The world's tallest X" or "The worl'd fastest Y." So when I saw The World's Biggest Candy Necklace near the checkout counter, I grabbed two. Done and done! The candy necklaces were a hit, as I thought they would be, and they only cost a few dollars each. There are fun things for all ages and at all price points here. The people who helped me were super friendly, and I saw that they were helping several other people find what they needed and answered questions. I love charming locally owned stores like this one.

This past weekend, I spent some time in downtown Muncie. While I'm nearly always in Muncie for…read morebusiness or a project, on this visit I actually had some time to do some exploring including checking out downtown's Toys Forever Models & Hobbies shop. Located in the historic Goddard building (originally built in 1884), Toys Forever is a locally owned hobby shop started in 2007 and launched an online presence in 2015. Examples of items carried include radio control, model railroad, plastic & scale model building, games, toys, Melissa & Doug, scientific and educational games, puzzles, and more. I found the employees to be delightful and well-informed and you could tell by kids in the shop that this is a hands-on establishment. This is in downtown Muncie with solidly available street parking and occasional parking lots. Some of the street parking does have a 2-hour limit, however, unless you park down at the Courtyard by Marriott (about 3-4 blocks away) you should be able to snag free parking. Downtown Muncie is a little hit-and-miss with accessibility - curb cuts are fine, however, some stores do have a step to get in them. This shop, however, is perfectly fine in terms of accessibility and the interior is surprisingly solid. Employees seemed very willing to assist as needed. Toys Forever definitely leans more toward classic toys/games/hobbies, with some exceptions. I've long thought about getting into trains and this story really fueled that desire. I don't live in Muncie, however, I would definitely return upon future visits and really enjoyed discovering this Muncie hidden gem.

Best place for anyone who loves collecting just about anything! The vinyl selection is absolutely…read moreamazing, and it's the first spot I've found locally that carries Space Mollys, Sanrio, and Dimoo. Such a fun and unique shop with great staff.

This is a kid and/or adult's dream--regardless of what you're looking for. They have a bit of…read moreeverything for the kid who wants to play or find some unusual toys for their ever-expanding collection, or an adult who wants to revel in some nostalgia. In addition, the staff are kind, helpful, and knowledgeable about their various products. Finally, if you are looking to sell or trade some items, they are fair and considerate when reviewing your items. Every city needs a "Toy Pit."

no stars. Went in…read moretoday to see about a replacement for a rc car my son was given for his birthday, less than a month ago and had the original receipt. The owner (Steve) stated it was an issue internally and i needed to take it apart to fix it. He offered no assistance other than referring to the manual. He obviously doesn't know how to troubleshoot an item, which is wild being the owner of a hobby car company. I don't know my way around these cars but he insisted they don't do returns and i would need to contact horizon. well i did and they won't do a return either since it wasn't bought directly from them. Would absolutely not recommend purchasing from a store that doesn't back what they sell. Especially a $200 purchase. Will no longer get business from myself or anyone i know. do better....

Steve is very knowledgeable and helpful in finding and ordering parts that I need. The shop has a…read morewide variety of parts for the items they sell.

It looks like the place is not longer open, which is unfortunate because I've been looking for a…read morelocal rc shop. Shame, because it looks like a big location.

Guys are great! Prices are top notch and they can order anything quickly without making you pay…read moreextra. Saves on shipping from the online guys. Very knowledgeable and helpful.

There are not many places i let keep a credit card on file. Ok. There are none. AndyMark is it…read more AndyMark, I love you. AndyMark, I hate you. You have wonderful products that I can always find something to do with. You have wonderful products that I want to find something to do with, so I buy them. I can continue a long sonnet to AndyMark, but I will leave it at, if you need great motors, wheels, gears, etc for your robot look no further. They have you covered. All of their parts work together nicely and should you have a problem, contact emails for the engineers are listed on the website. When I ran into the guys at an event and commented on use of their products on a project, they asked for feedback on how things were working so they could keep improving. Wow. They seem to never settle and always want to make things better. Nicely done guys. Damn fine products, damn fine engineers, damn fine company all helping you make some damn good robots.

From the owner: AndyMark develops, manufactures, and distributes mechanical and electrical parts for the mobile and…read morecompetitive robotics market, with a focus on robotics education. The AndyMark staff strives to support the FIRST Community and the robotics education market by developing and distributing important components to robot builders and for mobile robotics. In 2004, Andy Baker and Mark Koors formed AndyMark, Inc. working from their homes to grow the business, while continuing to work their day jobs as engineers at Delphi Automotive. In 2007, AndyMark became a tenant within the Inventrek technology park in Kokomo. In 2011, AndyMark moved to a 24,000 sq ft facility that was home until 2018. In May 2018 AndyMark moved operations to 1900 E. North St. in Kokomo, more than doubling their warehouse space. AndyMark was named "Business of the Year" in 2011 by the Kokomo Chamber of Commerce. In 2018, Senator Todd Young recognized AndyMark as Small Business of the Day during National Small Business Week. Currently, AndyMark is one of the leading distributors and makers of robotics parts within the robotics mobility and competition market. AndyMark's staff has over 200 years of FIRST team experience, and provides staffing services to many robot competition events throughout the year. Our Kokomo, Indiana home provides a central location for quick distribution across North America, as well as international shipping to over 70 countries.

This is by far my favorite gift shop located in Westfield. I really enjoy the selection of…read moreofferings inside of this gorgeous space with a range of crystals, jewelry, incense, candles, greeting cards, coloring books, planners, journals, kitchen towels, books, painting and art projects, book markers, etc... Angela the owner, who also owns Root 31, has done it again with this location! I am so grateful to have this shop in my backyard. Every time someone comes to visit I make sure to bring them into the shop. It's quite magical!

I just met Angela, the owner of Remedy. Her business has been on Jersey St in Westfield (near the…read morenew Grand Junction Park!) for just about a year. Remedy is a beautiful and curated space to buy gifts. It features local artists and products from American made companies. Soaps. Cards. Crystals. Teas. Stickers. Candles. Fun fact, they also own Root31 the plant store on Park Street. Their backyards back up to one another. They use space at Remedy for their plant store events. The large room at Remedy also hosts events with local artists from yoga to jewelry making. Remedy is a must to check out for your holiday and birthday shopping! Or if you're waiting on a dinner reservation on Park St.