First time to come here and I am amazed by the vast collection of tools and materials that can…read moreaccommodate to your hobby. I came here for the tools required of my Gundam build and this place did not disappoint. I expected to come and go, but I ended up staying to look around for 15-30 minutes. I do not have much pictures of the store, unfortunately, but this is a must to go here if you are a collector or simply enjoy doing builds as a hobby.

My hubby insisted we stop here. He likes to put together models, WW II tanks especially. It was…read moretoo hot to stay in the car so I had to go in. Oh my goodness! I was shocked at all the amazing items in this shop! Gigantic remote control cars, trucks and even boats! I didn't even know they made them that big! They are so cool! On the other side of the shop is an incredible selection of models! Hubby found a big WW II tank he had to have. But what really impressed me is the fantastic selection of model trains! Every size with absolutely everything to go with it! I had never seen so much stuff! Gorgeous little trees, animals, tiny people and buildings to decorate your train area! Tons of tracks and everything to design your dream train system! I'm not really into trains, but it made me want to be! If trains are your thing, you need to visit this little shop! Seriously fantastic hobby shop! Everyone who was working there was really nice too! Highly recommend!

The Fantasy Shop St. Charles has upgraded to this newer location. It's more conveniently located…read moreto the highway, is in a much nicer shopping plaza, has far better dining options close by, and just looks a lot better than their old location. That being said, the management is top notch and the rest of the staff is exceptionally helpful. The selection of games and products are far better than your average gaming store. There's easily enough seating for a 50+ player event. And there are 2 gender neutral bathrooms (if that kind of thing is important to you). I definitely recommend dropping by if you're looking for that Magic: The Gathering or board game related product.

I have finally been able to play D&D again. The folks here have been nothing but friendly,…read moreinviting, helpful. They've really made a place that's great to be in, with wall-to-wall nerd stuff that's makes a sci-fi, fantasy, comic, and gaming nerd like me feel right at home. I've come to play D&D on Wednesday nights for the last couple weeks with the league and the people in those groups have welcomed this out-of-practice n00b and made me feel right at home. Also, they have reignited my dice addiction - I'm not too upset about that.

Alright go here such a huge selection very nice atmosphere…read more Staff is very nice if you can't find what you're looking for they're always willing to help you

I purchased some crosses to put on chain and wear. I didn't have any chain to put the crosses on…read moreso I went to Schaefer's. They had everything I needed. And to top it off, the women who worked in the jewelry part of the store found the appropriate chain, jump rings and strung all the crosses. I had assumed that I would get the supplies and spend the afternoon making necklaces. I was wrong, now I can admire the handiwork of others. All of the chains were gift quality and I will give some as gifts. If one needs a bead store with excellent service, go to Schaefers.

My previous review was in the middle. This review which spans a few more…read moreTimes In the shop has been much more satisfied. The staff is friendly and there is a good amount of People working at all times. The store speaks for itself with the size and flow it's perfect. The section is hands down the best and the prices is a win as well. Be sure to take advantage of their rewards as it saves me $5 last purchase. The only thing they are missiing is onsite grading, but they do send off To PSA for customers and I've used this 3 times now with no hiccups and great grades. Well done Collector Store.

I remember not liking The Collector years ago because of the pricing, and eventually stopped going…read morethere. Fast forward to recently, my girlfriend and I got back into collecting Pokémon cards. When she suggested giving The Collector another try, I was hesitant, but we decided to check it out again. To their credit, the pricing has improved compared to what I remembered, even though it still tends to be on the higher side. We also met a few people there and started making friends, which made the experience more enjoyable. Unfortunately, over time, those friendships seemed to fade for no apparent reason. It started to feel like we were being singled out or treated differently, and the overall atmosphere became uncomfortable. Whether that was intentional or not, it left us feeling unwelcome and targeted. Because of that experience, we've decided not to return. While there are some positive aspects to the store, the overall environment no longer feels like a place where we want to spend our time.

Bill and Snickers are good guys. This place has a little of everything. Also the guys are very…read moreknowledgeable. Come in and check it out. For the older crowd it will take you back to being a kid. With their model planes there rockets there model cars there puzzles and the race track.

This place has the best atmosphere around. They can get you any part you need, very friendly and…read morefun place to just hang around. They addicted myself and my sons to RC cars. Thanks a bunch. Now, you guys are our weekly destination.

I placed an order online for two items that they had in stock. After placing they canceled it right…read moreaway saying they don't have it in stock. After they canceled my order I get an notification saying it's back in stock, so I placed an order again. This time it didn't cancel my order. Couple days later, I get an email saying they canceled my order and said that they won't receive the item for some reason. Why take days to process my order then say you will not receive the item so you have to cancel my order. If you don't have it or the item won't come in then list it out of stock. Horrible experience. Don't think I will ordwr from them again. First and last.

I pre-ordered $300 worth of Chaos Rising awhile ago. It's been almost 2 weeks since the release and…read moreI still haven't gotten my package yet. I definitely wouldn't have ordered from here if I had know that by the time my ETBs and booster bundles arrived they would drop in value below what I paid. I will never order from Miniature Market again. Lesson learned.

Omg so many cool things at this store. Service was amazing and collection outstanding. Their…read moreselection of hot wheels from early 2000 is awesome. Been looking for Deora 2 stuff and came out with a huge hand full of different versions. Will always come back to check new stuff!

This is an awesome shop on Historic St Charles Main Street. Kmo's offers great value by putting all…read morethe hard-to-find chase cars, treasure hunts, and rare Pokémon under one roof! They have fantastic product knowledge and great pricing.

I went to A&R Paints & Crafts on a Saturday looking for a RC helicopter. I really didn't know…read moreexactly what I needed to get or really what I wanted. When I walked in the door I was promptly greeted by the owner who was very friendly. He asked me if I needed any help. After I told him I was interested in a RC helicopter he asked me several questions about what I wanted to do with said helicopter. After he showed me several model and options, he then let me test fly them. What kind of store nowadays lets you test something out before you buy? I quickly learned that flying a RC helicopter requires a lot of skill that I currently don't have so I decided to wait to determine what I really wanted. I will definitely be back here to buy when I'm ready. P.S. during my research of trying to determine which route to go I discovered A&R Paints & Crafts' prices are the same or better than most on-line retailers. This proves why you should shop local.

Very helpful. Has LGB train track. Off the beaten track but worth checking it out. A lot of hard…read moreto come by stuff.

I love this train store and have been going to it since I was young. Roscoe can fix pretty much any…read moreissue with your trains and has been servicing and fixing mine for years. He knows his stuff. I love this place and hope you give them a visit.