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!

Everyone was so welcoming and helpful. They had everything we needed and prices are very fair.read more

Super good service. We had an old nitro car we couldn't get started and the nice man worked on the…read morecar till his hands were bleeding 100% would recommend

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.

Hobby Lobby is a great place for decorating ideas. This location is always clean and organized. The…read moreassociates are always friendly and accommodating. Just a great place to walk around and be creative. The sales are always good and hit just right when you're thinking about making changes to a room.

I mean who doesn't love Hobby Lobby?!?!? I made a quick stop in to grab rose petals. I couldn't…read morefind them, but the employees were super helpful. They were smiling and actually look as if they were happy to be at work. And the petals were 1/2 off!! The cashier was pleasant and was a nice ending to a quick shopping trip. I love this store there is so much to look at and so much inspiration. Every time I go in there I want to redecorate or start a new hobby. It is definitely a trap, lol.

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.

Bricks & Minifigs Vestavia is a wonderful store for all things lego. They have a lot of great…read moreselections of new, preowned, prebuilt sets, as well as pick a brick table. You always find something new with the rotation of inventory in this store. The staff is extraordinary. They are always super kind, helpful, and informative. They make you feel like family. JR is the GOAT This will easily become one of your favorite stores in the Birmingham Metro area!

Who can support a Lego company that steals from old people? I hope Bryan gets his legos back.read more

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'll start by saying that I wasn't impressed. Keep reading to find out exactly why…read more.. So, at work yesterday, a co-worker told me that Michael's had a heritage display in honor of Black History Month. She also mentioned that all the items were on sale. Of course, I decided to stop by Michael's when I left work to check it out for myself. When I entered the store, I walked to where the seasonal items are located. At first, I did not see the display. There were no employees anywhere on the floor in my area so I circled back through and then I saw it. There was definitely a display, but there basically was not much of anything left. Most of the shirts, pins, jewelry, etc. was gone! I'm like...wow! It's only three days into Black History Month and they basically sold out of the heritage items. I hunt an employee down to ask when they are going to restock. She advised they weren't. It's just a "one time thing". Ummmm...excuse me? It's called Black History MONTH! Why would they not restock and we're only a few days into February? I don't like the store's strategy. I'm kind of disappointed. Not sure I'd go back..

We did quite a bit of Christmas shopping at the store this year and really liked all of the home…read moredécor that they have. They have some great options for curbside pickup and if you think the store has a lot of stuff, check their website out .... they have tons of items! Prices are pretty good as well, they were really busy when we were there so we didn't have any interaction with employees, except when we were checking out. But, they were friendly and careful with our items we purchased. We didn't even look at all the craft items they have (Christmas shopping day only, the day we went). But the store was large and they had lots of rows of stuff we didn't look at. They also have coupons on a pretty regular basis, so make sure to check those out before paying full price for something. Good store and good locations. We'll be checking them out again in the future.