I always find unique, high quality fun toys for my grandchildren. They also offer to wrap the gift…read moreI buy which is also a great perk of the store!

I stop at this terrific toy store every time I am in Ottawa. It's got a great variety of toys,…read moregames and books. Such a breath of fresh air after being in the big box stores with their unispired collections of toy which are mainly merch from T.V. shows or movies. There are plenty of items here that are educational AND fun. These are not toys that a child will be bored with after 30 minutes. Some games and toys could also be fun for the grown ups who are young at heart. The staff has always been friendly and helpful. The store is clearly a labor of love. Highly recommended.

Huge hobby shop of your wet dreams, but the prices are dry. Fun place to peruse the huge hobbysread more

EVERY person that works there makes you feel like scum if you don't know much of RCs. If you have…read morequestions they give you answers with an ATTITUDE!!! Like come on! We all don't know much about these things some of us left toys a long time ago! We are here for our kids! SMH CLEAN UP YOUR ATTENTION GUYS ! They are just toys! I give it 5 stars for an awesome selection! .5 for the horrible service!

Terrible customer service. Terrible prices! Holy crap. $50+ for a plastic model kit? Ridiculous…read more Same for other items. Crabby guy behind the counter won't even look up at you when you try to talk to him. Ask for help or advice? Nah. Crab ass A-hole. Will never go back there. Lombard Hobby will go above and beyond for you. Same for Hobbytown in Schaumburg. Keep your money and shop elsewhere. I'm genuine surprised at how many google reviews complain about their customer arrive and prices. You'd think if they shit on people, and get bad reviews, they would do better. Guess not. Guess they don't want my money. And they don't need yours.

My favorite Lionel train repair & sales of current & vintage. Also an all around excellent toy &…read morehobby shop.

In an ever shrinking world of brick & mortar toy stores, we were happy to find this place. Packed…read morewith every sort of game, activity & art you can imagine. Animals, science experiments, spy detective gear, wacky inventions, tiny 3d printed fidgets. Fun place to explore at every turn. My kids enjoyed picking out toys with their gift cards. Good value. Welcoming staff. Hope to return again.

First time coming here, me and my wife were looking for children's toys and stuffed animals to…read moreprepare ourselves for Christmas. Parking can be a bit of a Hassle if you come to the downtown during their busy season at random parts of the day. We found a few things that we liked here. Staff here was friendly and knowledgeable. Plenty of families were in the store too. Featured a plethora of kids games, family games, hobby games, plush animals and unique toys and gifts I've never seen at a store before. Overall solid recommendation for a toy store

First time coming here. Was in town visiting when there was a festival happening. This place…read morefeatures alot from hosting events like board game nights/ tournaments and even has Funkos inside to sell. Staff here is friendly. Store is cleaned and organized but it does get hard to move around if there's alot of people inside. Overall, great recommend.

Cool store in minooka! They have funko-pops, magazines, and all things geek! I hadn't seen them…read morebefore so I had to go in. I found Valak, the nun from the conjuring and I had to buy her! Come check them out!

Great independent book store and cafe I luckily came across while passing through downtown Dixon…read more Friendly staff and a nice selection of books to go with the good coffee. Would happily stop in again.

Nice bookstore. You'll probably find something perusing the aisles. I found a haunted book about…read morehaunted places in Aurora!

A very friendly local shop with a large amount of collectibles. I love coming here when I'm looking…read moreto sell some games or cards and buying some single Pokémon cards or packs. There's a little of something for everyone here. I usually see the same staff faces and they're always helpful and welcoming. If you're a collector at any level, definitely stop by. I believe they even had a couple labubus if that's what you're looking for!

This place is exactly what's wrong with many collecting hobbies. Yea, the selection here is pretty…read moregood. That's mostly because the prices are terrible--worse than eBay and Facebook marketplace scalpers. Case in point: there's a pokemon illustrated set that just came out. It's $17. You can still get lucky at retailers and it'll be restocked. Here, just 2 days after launch, they're selling for $50. Just nuts. I guess it's clear this isn't a "card shop," it's a scalpers storefront. Don't go here looking for Lorcana--guessing the margins are too low. Except for their singles, which they sell for $2-4....crazy pricing for Lorcana. Anyways, i won't be back. Will have to continue my search for a card shop that's ethical and somewhat reasonable. --------- Edit in response to business reply: 1) i agree conversation could go a long way. But when your pricing on a brand new Pokémon set (which doesn't have a set market yet) is already 3x MSRP, what productive conversation can happen? It's just a straight up gouge. I'm not naive to expect to get everything at MSRP, but i think 3x markup 2 days post launch is unreasonable. 2) i did ask about Lorcana. I was told you "don't carry much" and "didn't have any right now." 3) you seem to be implying that you're aware prices are high and can then be negotiated lower. If that's how you want to do it that's your prerogative, just understand that's offputting for new customers. It's hard to want to establish a relationship and have a conversation when the first impression is being taken advantage of. And when your response to pricing questions is "well the hobby is thriving!" I don't think that's off base.

I would want to add that it's 50/50 when it comes to how I am treated and the type of service I…read morewill receive. I get it, we all have bad or more challenging days. However, my last trip I was told flat out that certain clothes were too expensive for me. This has happened more than once. And let me be the judge of that. Then I was given unsolicited advice in how to mother my child. I also got judged when she learned my child was not potty trained. I have honestly tried avoiding conversations with the store owner because her judging me has been happening more often. I understand she also gets customers who do not stay on top of their kids and leave messes, but I have consistently had them pick up after themselves. She must have me mixed up with someone else who never does that. Or she takes one look at me and makes who preconceived judgment calls about me. Honestly, I am starting to look at other baby shops. I will travel up to 45 minutes versus the 3 minutes if I can avoid another uncomfortable conversation with her.

Tried this store for the first time today and it is an absolute gem! Took my 10-year-old and we…read morefound a ton of clothes for the new school year- under armor, Levi's, Nike, Polo, Adidas all kinds of the brand he wants at great prices! The owner was super helpful and friendly and we will definitely go back! way better quality than thrift stores and fair prices. They even have a great selection of shoes, toys etc.

Tiny place with a ton of stuff. Worker was very friendly and helpful. A lot of collectibles. My…read moregrandsons were digging the Super Hero stuff and I was liking the wrestling figures. Good range of prices.

It's been a while since I visited a pop culture paradise so I needed an educated tour guide this…read moreafternoon. Shopping for a very specific anime gift for a teen friend I knew I went to the right place when Mr. Wayne himself gave me a very detailed tour of his wares. This world today is far more complex than it was back in my Batman and Robin days, so I was very happy to get the assistance. They have every price point and virtually every character. While it is packed with product, it is the kind of store that every corner you look at you find something fun. Great service, good prices and a very broad assortment= hours of fun every visit!