I'm not a christian, but HL is the closest craft store to me. I just ignore their faith-based…read morestuff. They have a great selection of craft supplies and sometimes their clearance section has some good stuff for cheap. Staff are helpful and do their best to help you find what you're looking for. They always have sales going on for seasonal stuff, and I always try to go when they have sales on The Paper Studio™ products.

Love every Hobby Lobby I've shopped. Awesome holiday selections. Crafts galore. Home decor and…read moresilk flowers.

I walked into the Model Box on 7/12 from Chicago, IL looking for a plane model or two as I…read moreabsolutely love planes. The store is decent sized and very clean. There is a beautiful chocolate lab that sits right at the door, I am assuming it is the owner's dog. The owner or person who worked at the door however was hands down the rudest individual I think I have met this year. I came to the store seeking models that I cannot find and this store had some however the gentleman at the front BERATED my 9 year old son and make me feel like a common criminal. My son picked up a pen that will float it you toss it but the owner literally screamed at my son and asked him what would happen if the pen knocked down the plane, which was attached in four different spots and weighed easily 50-70 lbs and was secured in four different spots and the pen might have weighed .5 ounces, but I digress: the store was decent, some older models but some new. The models are overpriced by about 15%, knowing the Horizon Hobby website pretty much by heart but things like that do not matter to me. I WANTED to spend money here and the guy could have genuinely been having a bad day but I wouldn't spend money here because the man is an absolute asshole. So sir, if you see this review, i don't know what your problem is, but you did it to yourself.

Absolutely crap service nothing but regrets after shopping here!!!!!! Called for advice on…read moreinvesting in my first RC the pushed me towards Axial so nearly 1k later I have an issue with my car and "sorry we don't support that brand sell parts for that brand nor will we work on that brand.." So let me get this straight you convinced me to by what you had in stock just to leave me high and dry nearly $1000 later between parts and accessories.

Very helpful employees. I went around the time of last Christmas to find a Traxxas RC car and the…read moreemployees were super helpful. There is a wide variety of model airplanes, toys, RC vehicles, and more. There was also this friendly cat wandering around the store like he owns the place, so I assume it was a bodega cat. Look forward to seeing it next time if it's still there.

Everyone was so welcoming and helpful. They had everything we needed and prices are very fair.read more

Homewood Toy and Hobby, 2830 18th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35209…read moreWe have been going to Homewood Toy and Hobby for years, and it continues to be one of those special local stores that is a pleasure to visit. One thing we noticed right away is how convenient and accessible the store is. There is plenty of parking, and they have both a front and back entrance, along with a handicap ramp. That may sound like a small detail to some people, but for someone using a wheelchair or needing easier access, it makes a big difference. The aisles are also wide enough for a wheelchair, which is not always the case in small specialty stores. The service is prompt, friendly, and genuinely kind. The employees are wonderfully nice and helpful without making you feel rushed. My brother enjoyed looking around, taking his time, and selecting what he wanted to buy. That kind of patient, friendly atmosphere means a lot. The store has an amazing assortment of hobby items. They carry model railroading supplies, model airplanes, model cars, military miniatures, radio-controlled vehicles, helicopters, cars, and many other hobby and collectible items. It is the kind of store where you can go in for one thing and still enjoy walking around just to see everything they have. Homewood Toy and Hobby also has the feel of a place that has earned loyal repeat customers over the years. That says something good about both the store and the people who run it. We are thankful for a local hobby store like this and appreciate the kindness, accessibility, and great selection they offer. God bless! Mark and Tim Elders

The cashier did not know how to do returns. There was basically a bunch of expensive crap you could…read morefind at Walmart for 5 bucks. A lady came in saying that her 1 year old son did not know how to use a Nee-Doh squishy and that she had won it at an auction. I asked to the cashier if I could buy it and she very quickly said (in an angry tone) No YOU CANT HAVE IT! and then proceeded to stuff it under the counter, Horrible service.

It's convenient if you're looking for any classic video games or game system. They also sell comic…read morefor anyone that collect comic books. The young lady greeted us while attending with a customer as we were walking in. I came in looking for a particular ps2 game, but they didn't have it in stock. I love the setup, but the store is small and there isn't enough selection of ps2 games here compared to most video games store.

Great little store with a huge collection of games at a good price. It also seems like a pretty…read morecasual place so hopefully the employees are treated well too. It's too far for me to go very frequently, but if I was any closer I'd probably be here every then qeek.

Great selection of paints and painting tools for you warhamner and other miniatures. Also a nice…read moresmall assortment of board games

My favorite gaming store! Gear Gaming is my go-to shop for any and all hobby needs- great selection…read moreof models from a variety of ranges, board games, and an extensive selection of paints and accessories. Their prices aren't much cheaper than the actual company's that made the models/paints but what they do offer is a rewards service that will keep you coming back. Earn enough points and you'll be getting $10-20 off your next purchase, which can really go a long way. The staff is super friendly and they have built a great community in the Hoover/Birmingham area. If you are looking to get a game in, or try out a board game, over half the store is dedicated to just that. Can't say enough good things about Gear Gaming!

Awesome staff who are friendly and knowledgeable. Great pricing, can't wait to race my new car…read morethere during one of their race nights!

I was really impressed with this small shop and what they had available. Decent prices, too. If you…read moreare into RC or building models, it's worth stopping in to check their selection.

So I went to a "coin shop" in Hoover, (Southern Coin Shop), was treated terribly and was offered…read morefar less than the melt value for some silver dollars. A few of these coins had more value than the melt value, but the Jesse James working behind the counter said essentially "Take it or leave it, offering far less than "melt" on all the coins, including a few that I graded to be Fine or better. (I am not a professional grader). I left it! I gave them a review on Yelp and went to Alabama Coin Shop a week later (today). The experiences could not have been more different! "David" owns and opperates Alabama Coin Shop. He is pleasant, knowledgeable and fair. He patiently explained the relationship between melt price and volatility. David bought 10 of the Morgan and Peace silver dollars for slightly less than melt-Fair, and I left with cash in hand and a new coin shop. If you are a coin collector or have some silver or gold coins to sell, see David at his shop, in front of Home Depot on Highway 31 in Pelham.

Called David after reading his reviews on Yelp. We had some old gold and several coins that had…read morebeen sitting for years. We live 2 hours away from Pelham but no one reliable in our area to buy gold and coins. So, after reading reviews and speaking with David we made the drive and it was a great experience. David is very knowledgeable and extremely honest. Would highly recommend him and will use in the future!