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.

I want everything in here. Please note, if I ever start playing and win the lottery, I'm going to…read morebuy one of everything in this place. I was greeted as soon as I walked in by a nice lady. She immediately helped me find the parts I needed for my mini cub and promptly checked me out. Since it's hard to differintiate one toy/hobby store from the other, I think the organized layout and helpful service is what makes The Model Box stand out.

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.

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!

We have been going to Magic City Collectables every few months for the last few years. Our 13yo is…read morea sports cards and memorabilia collector. Regardless of if he's found something he "has to have" or is "just looking" he's met with kindness and treated with the same respect as any other (adult) customer. Inventory is always rotating and a lot of fun to just browse.

First class customer service, knowledgeable in their trade, and eager to spark the joy of…read morecollecting and trading in all people who visit their shop. Very nice selection of sports cards and reasonable prices. Definitely my favorite B'ham metro card shop!

I was given a gift card to this place by a good friend. I had never heard of this store, but my…read morefriend knows me well because when I entered last week, I was so happy to see all the different items made by people all around the world. I was able to talk with the manager (or maybe owner) and she told me they work with 400 cooperatives in 59 countries across the world. The first time I went, I didn't buy anything because there were so many different things and I wanted more time to really look at everything. There were household goods, instruments, shoes, blankets, jewelry, art, and so much more. Prices range from low to high, but all are fairly priced to help promote economic development in the countries that send the goods. The second time I went, I took my husband with me. He settled on a Gourd Shaker made in Peru and I purchased earrings made in Kenya. While we were there, we saw a djembe that we will probably go back and get. I highly suggest you stop by. You'll probably find several things you like! Oh, this place is great for finding unique gifts. I'll be a repeat customer.

I have been to this store twice before at the Five Points location. I really dig this newer…read morelocation. More space which means more awesome goodies. Fair Trade is how Sojourns operates. Some items will be more expensive than other places which use child labour, sweatshops, or forced labour. I am happy to spend more and purchase a few quality items rather than a ton of cheap things made by grossly underpaid people overseas. The atmosphere is nice. The owner and employees are great. It is easy to get around the store as it is not cluttered. I also ordered a backpack when I got home. Wished I had bought it that day I was there. However, there is online ordering and I got this in a day as I am in Montgomery area. Look forward to returning. Hare Krishna!!!

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.

I come to this B&N frequently. It's a great place, there are only a few issues. One is that they…read morereorganize the books CONSTANTLY. You will go there once and return a few weeks later and it will look like a whole different store, which makes things difficult to locate. They also change what amount of a genre they have frequently. I use to come and they had DOZENS of classics in the penguin classic model. They would all be the little black penguin paper back, all together in one place. But now there are barely any classic novels on the shelves, and they no longer offer a large selection of the paperback penguin classics. They're all cloth bound, hardback, or leather. Which is pretty, but not super concert if you're not looking to drop 30-40 dollars on a book. They have a ton of YA books to choose from, but I rarely see many people wandering that aisle, it's usually the classic aisle that I see more people I have to squeeze through. Another issue is that the workers can get kind of annoying. I know they're just doing their job, and if they don't then they will probably get fired, but sometimes I will no joke have workers seeming to follow me throughout the store. One minute you're looking at Brontë and the next someone pops up, "Finding everything alright?". I get it, they can't help it but it gets a little strange. I was once in the section near the register looking at some of the Smithsonian books, and a worker was just lurking. Not stocking shelves, not arranging anything, just lurking. I had no idea why. She didn't even ask me anything, she was just watching me like a hawk. Surely she could trust I wouldn't steal anything-- those Smithsonian books weigh a ton! It was kind of creepy. This really is a good B&N though, only critique is the weird rearranging and harassment.

Awful customer service!!!! I have been a customer for years, the lady today that checked me out…read morenot only embarrassed me because it was crowded but convinced me why the summit B&N is definitely more professional.

The owner of this store is the NICEST man I have ever met. He is a good local business to support,…read morehas a good selection and will keep you company. There are new cards and 80/90s cards. Overall, best card store I have EVER BEEN TO! If your looking for cards, he has it.

Bang for your buck: 7/10 Quality: 8/10…read moreService: 4/10 Ambiance/Location: 8/10 Overall: 6/10 Difficult to find as it's in a corner spot of a strip mall. A decent selection of product but a bit overpriced. Service was lacking as it appeared only regulars got serviced.

We came in for the first time over the weekend. This shop provides a ton of collectible…read moremerchandise, Bama memorabilia, comics, the whole nine yards. We must have spent an hour browsing and we probably still missed some stuff. The staff was great. We were greeted as soon as we entered. He also made sure we didn't need anything while we shopped. He was very attentive. When we found something in the case we wanted he was quick to come over. The contents of the store was extensive. They had trading cards of all sorts, comics, funko pops, lots of sports merchandise, and old and new toys. So much stuff I probably missed a lot. Their signed collectibles come with letters of authenticity. Also their prices seem very fair and reasonable. We will definitely be going back!

This is a nice little collectibles store in historic Downtown Gadsden.Anything from your star wars…read moreto hot wheels,they have it.Check it out for yourself if you are a collector.Check out the next The Working Man Review.