I recently purchased a very expensive detector from this outfit. They provided me with a tracking…read morenumber that required me to be home to sign for the package. I had to rearrange my vacation and rearrange a hunt so that I could be here to accept the package. I find out they gave me somebody else's tracking number and when I contacted them about it their response was it was an honest mistake. This is about as unprofessional as you can get. Providing someone with the correct tracking number after a large purchase is not rocket science. Time for me to move onto another distributor that can handle shipping without huge mistakes and take responsibly for the mistakes they do make.

LOVE this hobby store. You will not be disappointed and the fact that you are supporting a local…read morebusiness is the icing on the cake. Irvin has the best store in the state!

I'm not quite sure why I've never been in HobbyTown, but I was in the neighborhood and had some…read moretime between obligations. So, I stopped in to check it out. HobbyTown is located in the long strip center adjacent to the former Weekends Only (and soon to be Vasa Fitness). It's definitely not the most active strip center, however, it seems like a good location for this type of business. HobbyTown is a franchised retail toy/hobby store with over 100 locations nationwide including three in Indiana (Granger and Evansville also have one). It's based in Nebraska. HobbyTown has a bit of a retro vibe, craft store meets hardware store meets toys like RC vehicles, RC aircraft, models, toys, games, learning toys, arts and crafts, and trains. I would probably describe myself as a wannabe hobbyist. I found myself completely captivated by the trains, RC options, and some of the models. I loved models as a kid - I was lousy at putting them together, but I really enjoyed it. They also had more board games than I expected. Parking here is pretty easy. It's not the most accessible building, however, it's not far from Concentra with a great curb cut. The store itself was pretty easy to get around, though aisles are occasionally a bit crowded. I had no difficulty and found the place friendly and helpful. The prices are pretty consistent with other hobby/toy shops. Yes, you can spend a lot here. For sure. You can also find affordable hobby options and gift options. A five-star might be a tad generous, however, I really liked the place and loved the variety of toys and hobbies. I enjoyed hanging out for a bit and got some great ideas. I'd say it's pretty certain I'll be back.

I used to go here for model train items but for about the last 8 months the shelves are nearly…read morebare. I asked an employee what was going on with the lack of restocking and he said they just can't get things since Christmas. They didn't restock before that (not just train items out of stock) so that doesn't make sense to me. The older men that work there are not very friendly at all. If you ask them something about anything they act like you're stupid if you didn't already know. They are just rude old grouchy men. So because of those issues I'm done going there. It is too bad because at one time it was a great place to go. I guess I will buy more online and look my questions up there as well. I wonder if they are getting ready to close?

I called to see if they buy train sets and the man was friendly and said he would look at what I…read morehad. I had my Dad's set from when he was a kid and all the accessories. The shop is in a small plaza with plenty of parking. The owner was surprised at how much I had, but showed genuine interest. He took the engine and put it in the track. It ran backwards, but not forward. He said it likely needed oiled. I felt like he was fair in what he offered me for everything. It's such a niche collectible and I hope it goes to someone who really loves trains. This shop had everything you could have imagined so I would check it out if you need anything train related!

This is a great place to go if you're into trains and head to find train items. It is a specialty…read morestore with all of the parts, electrical, and scenery items you could want. The owner changed in 1999 and after talking to him, I thought he was pretty friendly. This is one of those stores which has a designated and very unique clientele. So, if you're looking for fellow train lovers and toy train experts, this is definitely the shop to go to in Indianapolis. It is a small business, but a wealth of train info can be found here that you wouldn't be able to get online on Amazon or at big toy stores.

It's a lovely little store, with wonderful pricing. Helped get me into Warhammer, so cheers to chat!read more

From the owner: Gray Gauntlet Games is a friendly local game store located in Fishers, Indiana…read more In addition to trading card games, like Pokémon and Magic: the Gathering, we also have a wide selection of board games, table top games, accessories and nerdy gifts.

One of the best online hobby shops on the net. They have cool products such as airsoft guns and…read moreradio control toys. Not to mention their website is pretty cool www.rcmeatball.com

Definitely the biggest card shop in Indianapolis, very well organized with very nice staff. The…read morebargain boxes are a nice touch. I feel like the singles selection in the cases could be improved some. Good prices. This is not the shop's issue but I will add that the parents of Indianapolis need to teach their kids some manners. It was extremely chaotic on a Saturday afternoon with many kids thinking it was their playground and not caring about anyone else but themselves.

took pics of cards before pre grading...after we got them back they had damage. they claimed it was…read morea different card in the picture and called my kid a liar...def will never go back!

Out-of-towner who wanted to give this rock shop some love upon my recent visit to Indianapolis. I'm…read morefrom the west coast, where it's hard to find a bona fide rock and mineral shop that isn't primarily a new age spirituality shop. Nothing against that if that's you're thing, but it usually means they only carry your typical calcites and rose quartz, usually polished. I wanted the raw, rare stuff. Well, if you want old-school and no-frills, Jox Rox is exactly that. It looks abandoned from the outside and is dirty inside. It's the smell of nature, baby! Dozens of drawers to thumb through and find specimens - check out the malawi agates! Some real gems in the cabinets as well. Picked up myself a gorgeous large vanadinite crystal and a terminated watermelon tourmaline that would have easily run me twice as much back home.

This family-run rock shop has been the rock cornerstone of central Indiana for at least 50 years…read more Second generation owners, Phil Zink and sister Deb Zink, collected rocks with their parents as young kids. Today, they are among the most knowledgable of Indiana geology in the state. Their shop is not fancy, but is packed with fossils, minerals, jewelry findings, supplies, books and much, much more. You can find specimens from all over the world. Prices are fair and Phil will take the time to educate you on just about any rock topic. The shop is also a good place to learn about rock shows and local clubs. Phil is a founding member of the Indiana Society of Paleontology. If you're into rocks, you must stop in to Jox Rocks. It's right next to the Dairy Queen on Franklin Road in a converted convenience store.

The Lost Dutchman Coin Shop is a great place to shop for all kinds of coins, famous people…read moreautographs, and historical artifacts that you don't see every day. The staff are knowledgeable and courteous. The Lost Dutchman has been around for decades which tells you something about their commitment to their patrons. They have customers who are second generation collectors, but it is just as likely to see someone who has just learned about coin collecting and has wandered into the store for the first time. The new sign looks great lit up at night. Cheers, stackers!

Kind, patient and informative service! I have no knowledge of coins, and the owner took his time…read moreand went out of his way to be helpful to me!

What a cool comic store right here in Indy. This was our first visit to this location. The…read moreselection was outstanding and the staff were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly.

This is a nice little shop with extremely friendly staff and a great selection. I also was very…read moreimpressed with the organization of the back issues. Everything was in complete order and well organized. I do think some of the pricing is quite a bit higher than other shops, but there's something to be said for nice Staff and not having to search too hard for what you're looking for.

I love supporting my local gaming stores and this is the first time I've been at elf'n moon…read more They have a good selection of board games that are reasonably prices They have plenty of tables and chair that allows you to play on, they have a library of games that you can borrow! You can bring outside food but they just want you to buy drinks and snacks there and they have plenty of choices to choose from including alcoholic beverages There was only one guy that I noticed was working there but he was very friendly ahen we asked about the game library

This is no moon! It's a fully operational gaming store!…read more Great selection of games and some amazing game space to rent as well.