I am in the position that I have alot of HO/N/Lionel/ HO Traction /N Traction trains and probably…read morehave enough by any one's estimation so I am VERY careful about train acquisitions. I really like an old fashioned multi hobby heavy on trains with expert repair service but with really nice and helpful knowledgeable trustworthy and respectful employees. I have just described Desplaines Hobby Shop. What you give up with a shop like this is any discount which is the price you pay for a really good hobby shop with trains stocked in depth. What you gain is the kind of shop that you can refer friends and families to and know that they will always be treated with respect and given accurate advice and guidance on trains regardless of their level of knowledge in the hobby. I have purchased both brass and plastic from them as well as modeling supplies. Their repair service is top flight and in fact they will often tell you how you can fix your problem yourself absolutely gratis. Without a doubt this is the one and only hobby shop I patronize and would recommend it to anyone. They are a monument to the days when Chicago was full of great hobby shops like Hobby City, Al's and Chicagoland that are all gone, Des Plaines Hobby is the last great hobby shop standing

I had often visited this establishment nearly thirty years ago when I was big into model trains,…read morebefore moving away. I recently moved back into the area, and was looking for paint for a couple of model projects. Judging by their website, I was under the impression that they were mainly trains, but they had the paint I was looking for, so I stopped in and was pleasantly surprised to see that they carried a wide selection of of other items including plastic model kits. The staff was very courteous and helpful, especially the older gentleman who brought me a shopping basket when he saw the growing number of paint bottles I was holding. As it turned out, they were having a store wide sale which meant I was able to get what I needed for a savings on what I had expected to pay when I walked in the door. I will definitely be returning.

Chuck, the owner, is a great guy. He is very fair with his pricing of new product and his offers…read moreon cards you are trying to sleep to him. His inventory includes all sports, pokemon, magic and a multitude of other product and supplies. Check out his Facebook page for new releases and prices. His prices include tax. His prices compared to other hobby shops seem to always be the best.

Been a big fan of heroes for years for a lot of different reasons…read more The owner is fantastic and their communication with social media responses is very quick. It's very convenient to know what's in stock and to get timely answers. Most hobby places I've dealt with in the past are very slow when it comes to responses/non existent. Outside of great communication, owner/staff are very friendly and overall fantastic people to deal with. To the fun stuff - it's a classic card shop with a great selection and cool memorabilia as well. They also do very fun raffles as well which is extra reason to continue to spend money on your hobby :) Keep up the great work!

I spend far too much money on craft supplies. And there are so many crafts I pick up, buy supplies,…read morethen abandon. So I thought this would be a good place to purchase some supplies. It's a little out of the way, and it's a bit of a jumble. Most of these supplies look as though they sat in a warehouse for a long time. You have to be willing to look and search. I'm pretty craft-compulsive, and I bought nothing. Nothing. There were some (longtime?) customers in the store so they must know what they want. I was able to go down aisles, wander down corridors freely and no one bothered me. I suppose if I asked for help I would have gotten it. Sorry but this was not my vibe.

Holy cow, if you are a crafter, you need to come here. Basically any kind of craft or hobby can be…read morefound here, with a big emphasis on miniatures and dollhouses, but there are also trains, model cars, candle making, stamps, paper, embroidery floss, baking tools and cookie cutters, school supplies like markers and colored pencils, and much more. That said, it's a bit disheveled and dim; you're not in a Michael's. But if you are willing to poke around you, are sure to find some treasure! It's a good thing for GPS because the location is slightly hard to find, but gladly the nondescript building does have a big sign on it, the address is posted on a sign near the street, and the aqua blue door are all things to look for. Worth the drive!

I've been buying from Kevin almost exclusively since 2018. He is fair in buying and selling, an old…read moreschool honest guy...never any problems. He will give you a break on premiums as a frequent or long time customer. He also runs the monthly coin show in Countryside, IL every 2nd Sunday of the month where dealers compete for your business. Kevin is a great guy to do business with!

Thank you Kevin! I mustered up the courage to go into this shop, despite having a pretty fierce…read morefear of dogs. (I'd read in other reviews that this coin shop has a dog onsite and the dog greeted me at the door with leaps & barks as I stood looking inside.) Kevin was the best. He offered to put the dog in another room, but I decided to be brave. Kevin helped me feel right at home in the shop and around his lovely pup, Morgan, as he quickly appraised my coins. The shop is bright and very tidy & welcoming. I was in and out in about 10 minutes and happy with the amount I received for my 10 Morgan silver dollars. I would definitely come back if I have other coins to sell. Easy street parking. Cute downtown Elmhurst location with loads of shops and restaurants nearby. I'm so glad I read the Yelp reviews (very positive ) and decided to give this shop my business today.

I got free Pokemon cards and I never been here a lot but it's lowkey chill and I'm thinking abou…read moreasking if I could get a job here but yea this place is pretty great

Amazing amount of Pokemon product you can't find elsewhere not to mention the price! It will always…read morebe my go to for Pokemon

Gary was very helpful. Popped the axle right back in when we had broken it. Highly recommend for…read moreknowledge, internet can be misleading for RC!

The store was nicely stocked, and an associate was very helpful helping me find a sprcific model…read morepaint color.

This store is simply amazing for the train lover!…read more They have everything here that you will ever need. From vintage trains and accessories and tools that you need to repair them, to new trains and toys, paint and plays, this store is a throwback to when everyone collected trains. There's model kits, puzzles and modern toys for the little ones, I particularly loved the vintage section with some older models on display. It's time to just walk around here, i never knew that such a store existed.

Stop in here on a whim we were out for a drive and saw that there was a train and hobby store…read more What a hidden gem. My father was a train collector and he would have loved this store. This story reminded me of the train set up that my father had in our attic. So many trains and accessories , as well as cars, model kits, newer Breyer Horses, dolls, puzzles, and toys for young and old. I could have spent all day here and my husband had to drag me out.

Fantasic experience at Forever Timeless. Janice was very patient and helped me pick out a cool…read moremodel car. She then helped me pick the right materials to build the car. My only concern is that I will spend too much money at this store! Highly recommend.

A cool place. You'd never know from the outside but the store is packed with good inventory and the…read morestaff is down to earth, honest, and engaging. This was my first time there and Tommy went out of his way to make sure I had a great shopping experience. I'll be checkout their online inventory, and I will unquestionably be back in person.

Steve was a very nice guy! I really enjoyed his shop. I came all the way from Norway and he even…read morehad Norwegian airplanes. Thank you for a great shopping experience! And I will definitely come back to the shop

If you are into planes or trains, this store is a must see! The owner Steve is a very nice, patient…read moreand friendly guy. He is by far one of the nicest shop owners I have ever met in the U.S. He really cares deeply about his customers and wants everyone to be satisfied with what they are buying. He allows you to check the models before taking them home to make sure they are not defective. Compared to eBay or other websites. I find models here to be the cheapest. A model plane will be $120 on eBay but then this place has it for like $46. Forgot to mention that the price you see is the not the price you pay. Steve takes money off and if you pay with cash and save him credit card fees, he will take a few dollars off. Would highly recommend this hobby store. I come here about once a month and I always have an amazing experience!

great service staff is amazing they have a varity of pokemon and magic. their prices are very…read morereasonable. they know their stuff and have a passion for what they do...

WOW. This place is new and has an amazing selection of Pokémon TCG and Magic The Gathering Singles…read morefor very fair prices. The guy working here (Eno) was very helpful and friendly, and told me they just moved to this location from Willow Springs. They don't have booster packs or sleeves yet, they've been selling singles until they start allocations. This is a fantastic shop for TCG players and Funko Pop collectors.