Going out of business. Very little inventory left, the building smells moldy and half the lights…read moreare off. Any current positive reviews are fake.

Walt's is a pretty big hobby shop, with a wide variety of stuff, including RC cars and planes,…read moreplastic models, model rockets, and lots of random supplies for making cool stuff, including paints, balsa, dowels, glues, etc. And as big as it is, there's an even bigger space out back with an RC car track, a crawler track, and even an extra meeting room. That's where Walt's really shines -- long after the posted hours, they open the space to all sorts of local hobby groups. I've been there with a rocket club in the back room, RC cars going on the track, and yet another group up front, meeting in the actual hobby shop part. The staff is super-friendly, and willing to help out and offer suggestions for whatever kind of project you want to take on. If you need hobby stuff, this is a great place to go in the Syracuse area.

This is an excellent hobby store that I stopped by while passing through town. Inside, I found a…read moregreat selection of trains in all of the popular scales (N, HO, and O) as well as a few used pieces in S scale. There was a display layout running by the door and it was fun to watch a Big Boy snake through the layout with a long train. Note that they don't have any wooden (Brio/Thomas) trains in stock, though they did have some O gauge Thomas train sets. Since I didn't have a list of things I needed, I was most just browsing. The owner was very pleasant as I rattled off a list of one-off items and helped me locate what I was looking for. We discussed custom runs for a bit, as well as the the future of the hobby. He clearly knew his stuff, and watching him assist some new modelers with simple, direct answers without an up-sell attached was refreshing. There is a dearth of good full-service hobby shops these days, and yet this one manages to rise above. I highly recommend it.

A very nice train store with a good selection of items in all gauges. I was looking for something…read morevery specific and at first the owner said he was sold out but then he went in the back and found one for me. I am so appreciative for this.. I would return there any time I'm in the Syracuse area!

Great staff--friendly and helpful. Fun local store with an amazing selection for kids (and grown up…read morekids)

I'd like to extend my sincere thanks to Curtis for his exceptional customer service while assisting…read morewith my attempt to procure a repair for a simple wooden mobile from my childhood. After being directed to him as someone who might be open to the opportunity, Curtis took one look at the item, scowled, and said, "That's not anything I want to touch. You can fix it yourself." It was truly a memorable experience. Without Curtis, I may have gone on with my day feeling perfectly fine. Instead, I was given the opportunity to feel embarrassed for making an innocent request at a store that had once been a cherished part of my childhood memories. Thank you again, Curtis!

One of Rochester's best-kept secrets! Diecast Cars of Rochester is a mecca for collectors of Hot…read moreWheels, Matchbox, and other collectible automotive toys--plenty of fun for the collector (or collector-to-be) in your family. The owner, Mark Theobald, has amassed an amazing collection of auto collectibles and has built up a solid following mainly through word of mouth. This store is a strictly brick-and-mortar operation, with no online sales. To put it plainly, you've got to see it to believe it! As a grandfather, I can't wait to take my grandson (when he is old enough) here to pick out a toy car!

Diecast heaven. If little toy cars are your thing, this is the place. Different scales from 1/64…read moreand larger. Owner, Mark, is the 'Yoda of diecast'. What he doesn't know (or have), he will find out (or get). He and his trusty sidekick, Joseph, the 'Ninja of Nismo' make your visit an enjoyable and entertaining. Kid friendly; bring your kids to explore and discover. Fair prices. Limited hours so check the site.

I have been here several times over the past couple of years, but have a longer history with the…read morebusiness. Since 2003, their owner Tim has worked on my trains installing DCC (digital command control) decoders and other maintenance work. In fact, when in the beginning I would go over to his house and he would do his work there. Over the years, he has opened up several shops and the business has slowly grown. It isn't the largest of train stores, but they don't carry any of the low-end, junk stuff that will break easily. I have heard that they are moving again to Greece, which ironically will be just a mile or so from where I used to live when I was in the Rochester area.

They have recently moved location to the Village of Webster, NY and changed name to EMPIRE TRAIN…read more New hours and very friendly and knowledgeable.

By far the best Rc shop in our area planes, cars and trucks…read more Tons of parts , tools an accessories all hobby grade local at fair prices Very friendly and knowledgeable staff would highly recommend

This is easily one of the best hobby stores I've been to. They carried several major titles such as…read morePokemon and Magic, as well as an insane selection of board games. The Pokemon card prices are higher than most of the market prices, but everything else, including imported products, were more than reasonable. The store was super clean and had a very welcoming staff and overall atmosphere.

Been coming to Millennium Games for years! I absolutely love their newer location! They have a…read moremassive assortment of games that you can't find anywhere else. Recently I came in to look at their selection of blind boxes and needohs. I was so surprised to see how many they had! My sister got me a Sonny Angel for Christmas from here and I was so excited! I found out through the Sonny Angel app that they are the only listened retailer of Sonny Angels and Smitskis so I will definitely be back again for them in the future! Yet, I do have to say that their Sonny Angels are a bit pricey.

While walking the Canandaigua Arts & Music Festival we stumbled on this cool retro video game shop…read more It's apparently been around a while but doesn't show up in searches when we've tried to find similar places. The store has a good selection, though organization of the titles was a little haphazard. Still, this is a solid store that we will be sure to add to our regular rotation of retro game stores we frequent. You should this place out for hidden gems!