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

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

Absolutely cannot wait to go again and tell everyone how amazing this gem of a hobby shop is!!!!read more

This place has been great! sure you can get things cheaper online but this is one of those hobbies…read morewhere the experience is part of the fun. Black Al is the man even though he tells me i waste my money on nonsense but i call it trial and error lol. I can never remember the hours and Al has stayed an hour or so late multiple times helping me out as well as the owner Alan. I wish i could remember the others names because its like everyone there has zero problems going above and beyond! This place is like a sun burned pecker.... You cant beat it!!!

American Legends hasn't carried comic books for quite a few years. They were selling comic book…read morebags and cardboard backs, but they aren't carrying any of those items any longer as well.

Found this place online when I called The staff was very courteous. The owner Mark was very helpful…read moredefinitely going back for all my sports cards needs. Thanks for helping out Joe DiRollo

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.

True Believers (Located inside Menlo Park Mall)…read more55 Parsonage Rd. Edison, NJ 08837 If you are a millennial and want to relive your past time, this vintage toy store is right up your alley. This location specializes in action figures, statues, retro home consoles, and other keepsakes. As I entered the store, it had the feel of a museum because many items are not available in retail stores. I was especially impressed with the detail of the action figures. The characteristics of each trait are handcrafted perfectly and I can guarantee you will instantly recognize each specific trait. There is a diverse variety of additional merchandise in True Believers. An entire wall is filled Funko Pop! vinyl figures. Although I don't collect any cards, there are many Pokémon trading cards available; they are surprisingly valuable. The video game systems will also keep you entertained. Engage in the Game Boy or neutralize the bad guys with the Nintendo Zapper; now you are playing with power! Although I currently am not in the market for any novelties, it was still a neat experience exploring this store. It is a must visit for true believer that is young at heart. #truebelievers #menloparkmall

Really fun collectibles store. They have a wide selection of items from all walks of hobbies and…read morecollectibles and it's always a fun treasure hunt when you come in. The staff is generally helpful and upbeat. While brick and mortar locations have overhead costs that online doesn't have to deal with, the pricing is still hit or miss, many times you will find amazing deals, sometimes you'll find items that are about what the market value is elsewhere and other times you'll find items that are very overpriced and available for much lower prices both at retail and on the secondary market. That said, it's very easy to be selective about your purchases and still enjoy this location and its bevy of options. I am a regular customer and highly recommend this location to anyone that is into collectibles, games, tcgs, etc.

BUYER BEWARE! I called to inquire about an offer I had received in the mail, just wanting to know…read moreif the price was still valid. Operator advised me that they would need a credit card number before they could do that, otherwise their system was locked out. Doesn't make any sense, I thanked them for their time and hung up. You know the old saying - if it sounds like a duck, walks like a duck, etc.

Waited a month to ship out my order, even though their own web-site states you will receive your…read moreorder in 10-15 days. Rude customer service, damage product when it arrived and they wanted me to pay the shipping to mail it back. Will never conduct business with them again.

The store has been in town for over a year now and I've frequented often. The fact that a store…read morewith this kind of character and charm has decided to stick it out speaks to the commitment Corinne (owner) and John (GM) have to offering this unique blend of vintage movies, sports, and collectibles to the community. And like any brick and mortar store, profit margins are tight. That said, in numerous business encounters, I've found pricing to be beyond fair and reasonable. But this is not eBay, Amazon or Walmart. They simply can't "meet or beat" any price when their inventory might be limited in a certain category and/or procured at a price point they can't simply ignore. I would hope a community that wants to see stores like this thrive would appreciate that it must be supported, not by blindly overpaying for product, but understanding that much of the store's stock of merchandise has come to it through many channels and being ok with modest premiums on some (by no means all) items over what you'll find on the internet (where there is no tangible relationship between the parties and the transactions are cold and detached--where the provenance of more esoteric items is questionable at best). Unfortunately, I've seen the store have to put up signs discouraging haggling and rummaging through product. This isn't an ancient Arabian bazaar where you have to haggle for every dollar and deal or you'll lose credibility. It's a business with dedicated individuals trying to offer a welcoming and unique space while pricing the best they can within their modest profit margin targets. And this is not a clubhouse or an extension of your den. Please try to treat the store, merchandise, and humans working here with respect and graciousness. I promise you'll get it in return. And because this is not your play room, but a store catering to the public (many of which come equipped with video security), do not have some misguided expectation that you can berate or criticize the store, its pricing or product and maintain your "privacy". Others in the community who shop here can see and hear you, you're not in your house. And everyone has cell phone cameras that capture any number of public interactions every second of the day. If common decency has no sway over how you carry yourself in public, at least understand that you can't simply carry on with impunity and expect to be cloaked in anonymity. In short, I encourage my fellow patrons to please not let scrounging for the next deal or the impulse to try and nickel and dime the store, because it is unique and accessible, create an atmosphere like so many other impersonal chain stores. Where the desperation to get a better deal, and not (ever) to feel like we've overpaid, turns us into the epitome of lowbrow consumer who doesn't even seem to enjoy the experience. If we think we deserve better, let's try to act our best when shopping at Perfectly Centered and elsewhere in town, and we might just end up being right.

Love this store. The owner Corinne is an absolute doll. Local collectible stores like Perfectly…read moreCentered are so hard to find in person!

The best hobby store I have ever been to. I've been in the RC game for 15 +years. They have done…read moreupgrades to my car's that other places have refused to do. Excellent customer service most of my work gets done within 4 to 5 days. The owner Jay has been in the RC game since the late 80s. They will continue to receive my business.

The guys in this place are absolutely useless, they are so rude and don't know what they are…read moredoing.I don't know how they are still in business. The store is a piece of shit don't even bother.