Traxxas has been sold out of the TRX4 Sport High Trail edition for several months. I had been…read morelooking specifically for the blue version for a long time and had no success finding one available anywhere. I contacted more than 30 hobby shops within a 100 mile radius of Los Angeles. After weeks of searching, I finally found one at Mike's Hobbies. They had a brand new, factory sealed blue TRX4 Sport High Trail in stock and ready to ship, which was a huge relief. The pricing was exactly what Traxxas lists, with no markup or added fees. That alone was impressive given how hard this model has been to find. The ordering process was smooth and communication was clear and professional. Shipping was fast and the packaging was excellent. The truck arrived in a very sturdy box with plenty of bubble wrap and extra packing paper to protect everything inside. It was clear that real care was taken to make sure the item arrived safely and in perfect condition. Overall, my experience with Mike's Hobbies was extremely positive from start to finish. They delivered exactly what they promised and exceeded my expectations. I would confidently recommend Mike's Hobbies to anyone looking for hard to find RC vehicles or a reliable hobby shop that does things the right way.

Mike's is a combination Vacuum repair/ Radio Hobby Shop…read more It's got everything you could ever ask for in radio controlled motorized dirt cars and trucks. They have a small rack of plastic models, mostly cars you can buy for assembly.

I used bob's store (Dynamic) as my regular hobby shop for years...even though I had two hobby shops…read morehalf as far from my home. That's how great the service and support is. I moved out of state to Idaho in 2018 and I STILL order items from Bob.

I came into the shop last week and was met with a very nice man in the train department. We had a…read moregreat talk about printing and layouts of my SciFy set. I went back to talk about the deal on a particular nscale train we had talked about today. The store has a great selection, bar none. I'm into L3 rockets, drones, etc as well... BUT.... here comes the part about customer service. The nice man I talked with last week was out and only appears to work on Mon, Wed and Friday. Today, (Thursday) the "whatever" manager that came to me was rude, acted like I was a bother. I said that I had talked to another person he was willing to make a deal. He then said MAP price only and abruptly turned around and walked away from me, not even giving me a chance to respond. I had cash and was willing to work the price to what he had, but never had the chance with his horrible attitude. If you are going to treat customers like this, you probably won't be around much longer. So now, I will endup getting the train on Ebay. Sadly, This is why people end up at Amazon and Ebay. You want to talk to a human and get treated like this. I was going to plug the shop on my youtube channel and also plug it in an upcoming magazine spot.., but.... Sorry, but that was a horrible way to treat a customer and won't be happening.

I called before I made the long drive to buy 4 R/C cars getting ready for a race in Saugus…read more The young man who answered was very helpful and courteous. When I arrived to the store I wanted to talk to the Manager to see if we could get a "Racers Discount" because we were buying so much. She couldn't be bothered to end her personal phone call and refused to even talk to me. I told the young man he was good and he checked me out, but his manager, the heavy girl with glasses, was terrible and so disrespectful. I dropped $1700 at her store, she didn't even say thank you

These guys hv always provided me with great service. I tried a different shop and that was…read moredisappointing. Rachel, Justin Kyle and the rest of the staff.....great service Thanks guys

The owner is a really cool guy, absolutely none of my commentary here applies to him. I liked this…read moreplace pre-remodel. Now it's so much more impersonal and cold. It used to feel like a chill hole in the wall full of cool people, now it feels very cold and depressing. The layout feels less intuitive to navigate, too but that's more of a nitpick. I used to play Digimon here between 2021 and 2023. They were generally fun and the players were mostly great, aside from the tourists who were only playing because they're mad at Magic and Pokemon, but that's not a conversation for a Yelp review about this store. My one complaint was how a lot of the employees were super elitist about it because it wasn't a popular "real" card game. Not even just saying that, an employee once straight up said I should "graduate to a real card game". I don't remember which employee it was, but the lack of self awareness of someone talking down to someone over TCGs astounds me. I remember two players having a ruling issue during a Digimon tourney and the same employee proctoring the games was very insulting and irritated the whole time, rolling his eyes, complaining and saying he didn't "understand this crap". It's bad enough that an employee does not know the rules of games they are proctoring at a game shop that's hosting the tournaments, but to have such a crappy demeanor? I know geeks are socially challenged, I'm not an exception to this but ffs try, it's your job man. Absolutely not something that makes you wanna come back. I briefly switched to SoCal Games and Comics (now Sanctum) after that, but my issue with that shop was the playerbase, not the employees. I've had some employees not know what they're doing regarding bonus packs that come with booster boxes before, and at least twice have had ones not given to me despite me visibly seeing them in stock. If you work at a game store you should know what releases come with what. That said, there was one employee who was excellent about it and props to him. That guy played Digimon, though, so that's likely why he knew what he was doing. Anyway, I still shop here from time to time but I don't really have a reason to come back now that they've stopped hosting Digimon tournaments in lieu of One Piece (Bandai treats the properties similarly!), which is fine considering the poor judging/proctoring. One Piece probably comes off more like a 'real' card game so best of luck and all. That event really left a bad taste in my mouth about this place, unfortunately. I will say the prices are good, they don't inflate them like other card shops do.

Good space to play games and host events! The staff was friendly and willing to help in trying to…read morelocate specific games in their library that were for sale. The store has more cards relative to boardgames (as its name suggests) so something to keep in mind if you're looking to buy a boardgame. They have a decent selection and plenty of parking space if you're looking to stay a couple hours.

Stacy was so kind and helpful setting us up with our first game. Super passionate and…read moreknowledgeable! The community here is so nice as well, shoutout to Gregg! I'll be coming here more often :)

First Warhammer store visit ever today, was assisted by Andrew! Best customer service, he knows so…read moremuch of the lore and hobby. He did an amazing job answering the million questions I asked and made me feel welcomed. Store selection was excellent, I can't wait to come back! Thank you again Andrew!

Professional and well organized. I feel confident that the business transactions are legitimant.read more

I stopped here one day by accident, thinking it was both a comic book store as well a sports and…read moretrading card place. They have everything you could imagine under the sun, regards cards. But no, no comics, which is fine. Both hockey and basketball season are just starting up and now I have a convenient source. Folks who work here seem knowledgeable and friendly. Prices seem about right, too.

Absolutely love this place Aaron is the man he knows what he is talking about and he always helps…read moreme with whatever I need super nice guy but also super helpful

Finally Got My Traxxas Slash!…read more I've been wanting a Traxxas Slash 2WD for years, and after countless hours of research, I finally decided to splurge and I'm glad I did. I purchased mine from Handle It Hobbies and it's well worth every cent. I live in the desert and this RC truck tears through the desert like a beast. It's rugged, it's speedy, and really, it's just so much fun. Aaron was the guy who assisted me, and he was fantastic! He really knowledgeable, interested, and pleasant. As a woman, I've had some bad experiences in hobby shops when I was not taken seriously, but Aaron was the polar opposite. He greeted me warmly and was excited for me to get into the hobby at last. Though the Slash is tough, Aaron made a point to take care of it properly through ample instructions. Especially when traveling through extreme desert conditions. His advice has earned me the advantage of having the truck run smoothly. If you have been undecided or just shopping around for a quality, reliable shop with quality service, I would recommend Handle It Hobbies!

This hobby isn't like the Hobby Lobby. I'm used to back in LA and so it was quite difficult to fall…read morein love with this one, particularly because I visited during the holidays, and there wasn't much stock quite frankly, and so it just kind of like disappointed me in the sunset. I have to probably travel to another Hobby lobby that it's a little bit more out of my way with more population surrounding it and so I'll probably run into the same issue. Parking is great in this location. I believe this Hobby Lobby is added as an adjunct to a mall or a shopping center in Hemet. I do wanna say I've been to the one in Moreno Valley and I do think that that one by far out weighs this one, but I may be biased because of the location where it's at

I'm surer happy to report that they are finally carrying some 3d filament at my local store. I've…read morebeen reading online that they are going to start carrying more 3d printing items and I have been looking and asking every week or so, and today was the day. I picked up 4 of the 5 colors they had, and some other tools. So happy. Other than that, this place will drain my wallet, so much stuff to buy. Always love to stop in and see what is new.

5/5 - Exceptional Experience at Sanctum Temecula Card Shop!…read more Sanctum Temecula is hands down one of the best local card shops I've visited. The atmosphere is welcoming, organized, and perfect for both collectors and casual players. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, whether you're talking about Warhammer, Pokémon cards, or One Piece TCG. I had a great personal experience shopping here--Rob and Dan was friendly, patient, and willing to answer questions or share insights about upcoming sets and events. The Warhammer selection is top-notch, with plenty of paints, minis, and supplies. Their One Piece card inventory is well-stocked and fairly priced, with a genuine focus on building community rather than just making sales. They have a limit of pokemon cards and make that for the younger generations to have. Whether you're looking to expand your collection, play in a tournament, or just hang out with fellow fans, Sanctum Temecula offers a positive and professional environment that makes you want to come back. Highly recommended for anyone who loves trading cards and tabletop gaming!

I like Sanctum Comics a lot, but I'm no longer into Warhammer, which they excel at…read more Sanctum is new, well lite and very spacious inside. All the employees who helped me on my quest for card boxes were great and friendly. They seem fairly priced. AND get this, they gave me recommendations on where I could find my boxes at other stores. Wow.

My partner and I stopped by The Hungry Dragon in Temecula on a Wednesday around 2 PM, planning to…read morejust grab a quick coffee -- but we ended up staying until closing because we loved it so much! The vibe here is awesome -- super welcoming, creative, and community-oriented. They have a café area, a retail section with goods from local artists, and even private tables and rooms people can rent out. When we were there, a few groups were playing board games (which are free to play, by the way, and they have a really extensive selection), and we even noticed a kids' class happening in the back. It felt like such a lively and inclusive space where everyone could just hang out and be themselves. We tried their espresso -- it's really good. Highly recommend "The One Up" and the "Lady Lavender" -- both strong, not too sweet, and super smooth. The menu had plenty of great food options too, and everything we tried was solid. We ended up chatting with some folks from a local writing group and just felt totally at home. Overall, it's such a gem for Temecula -- a perfect mix of café, creative hub, and community space. We're definitely planning to become regulars and keep supporting local third-space spots like this!

Quick stop for lunch while visiting Murrieta today with my husband and we found this spot which is…read moreeverything we love: cafes and games! Attached to a game shop, The Hungry Dragon is every game lover's dream! We ordered the pork belly fries and Philly sliders, along with the poison apple to whet our palettes. The Philly sliders were delicious, threw me off they didnt have actual peppers and did have a little bit of a kick, but they were delicious and filling. The pork belly fries were my personal favorite. The pork belly was tender and the sauces blended well with the potatoes, cheese and pork belly. The poison apple was not overly sweet, it was well balanced and the apple flavor really was the star, The game shop had adequate spacing for tables and merchandise. They had a lot of items available for all kinds of gaming: tabletop, TCG and board games. Definitely a spot you will want to check out if looking for the perfect game for yourself or a gift! Staff is very friendly and super helpful! If only I didn't live so far away, I'd probably become a regular here!