Large hobby / model shops just aren't found as frequently as they were when I was a kid. This store…read moreis large and has it all: small / large/ huge models (plastic and R/C), trains, paints, hobby tools and more. Staff was ever-present and knowledgeable.

This store has been here as long as I can remember. I don't understand the connection between…read moreelectric shavers and model airplanes, but whatever. They have a good selection of hobby supplies covering model railroad, plastic models and R/C aircraft. I would say about a third of the store is dedicated to model kits of carious types, and the rest of the store is various other hobby supplies (paints, track, styrene sheets, etc). Overall, they have a lot of different stuff, and if they don't have it, just ask and they are probably just sold out. The staff is pretty helpful when I have questions about new stock, or painting techniques. When I asked a question about a new air compressor, the guy wasted no time in taking it out of the box so we could both have a look at it. Anyway, the staff is generaly knowledgable but not condescending. Always a plus.

Great store with a very very helpful staff. They were more than willing to order spray paints for…read moreme they didn't carry in stock and listen to my requests for other supplies. Not to mention having a hobby store in a town our size is definitely a boon. I buy all my supplies there. Paint, spray paint , primer, sand paper ranging from 180-1200, etc...If they stocked military models I doubt I'd go online again. In short I have nothing but great things to say about this store!!!!! Thank You

Great local business. Good service and very helpful. Good…read moreselection of hobbies. Fun to be had

Hi I loved this place until the new owner took over…read more She is rude and money hungry. You feel like your getting ripped of immediately. The old owners were friendly and had better antiques at reasonable prices. (Now there is a lot of costume jewelry and junk) It's too bad the the new owner ruined the business. Very disappointed!

Whether you're looking for an inexpensive trinket, retro kitchen wares, furniture, or that one of a…read morekind gift, Vanity Fair is the place to be. Rows and rows of glass cabinets hold some of the neatest little pieces you'll find anywhere in Victoria. The staff are friendly enough, if not a little suspicious if you look out of the ordinary (they will follow you until they get that you aren't planning on stealing anything). Definitely check out Vanity Fair.

The owner Dan and his Staff are good people, they give a darn about others. I feel valued as a…read morelongtime customer and appreciated as a person. Two out of the last three years I either couldn't make it very early or couldn't make it at all for Free Comic Book Day. The Staff suggested I send a Facebook message listing the titles I really wanted and they would try and set aside copies, and they did both years. I traded in a short box of comics for store credit. Realized of course that they couldn't give me retail value before doing it, but still got more than I was expecting. The amount of titles they stock from large, small and medium publishers alike is impressive. They have fulfilled several special orders I've requested. The Game Room for RPG, card games, etc. is spacious and inviting. Feel pretty fortunate to have this store in my area.

Amazing selection for any fellow nerd! a lot of product and friendly community where you can play…read moreTCG! The prices are MSRP and cater to the community. They have limits that ensure a fair chance for everyone to purchase products that are in high demand (Pokemon TCG)

I needed flex track for, they had it. The train selection is sparse, but if you need something…read morequickly, it's a good choice.

The guy behind the counter his name was Casey was very unpleasant super unhelpful and seemed kind…read moreof disgruntled was a shame because I planned on spending quite a bit of money along with four other friends of mine, but couldn't bring myself to stay any longer in that store

There are lots of interesting military items for sale here. What I don't…read morelike is that most items do not have prices and the owner seems to make up the price on the spot. (usually high) I also don't find him that knowledgeable. Not much personality here. If you have something for sale they want to pay you next to nothing for it. Buy with caution.

A great little shop filled with militaria, European and Canadian. Plenty of WW2 items through…read moremodern times. Lots of insignia, uniforms and photos at fair prices. Great treasures await, I visited twice to the chagrin of my fiance.

Very much the modern axiom of a comic shop, with a wide variety of pop culture items in addition to…read morecomics, floppy and collected. Worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood. The first time I came to Victoria, there were three comic shops in this stretch, and I remakes that if you put them together you still wouldn't get a good one. Now there's two, and each is a good shop for its own kind.

7/1/19 I haven't been to a number of coming shops in a…read morewhile, but today I visited two in less than 10 minutes. Turns out there are three comic shops on the same block that have all been around since the 90's. Today I learned about Batman Red Death. Comic book 52 seems to revolve around a multi universe. I will looking into this and see what else I can learn about it. "The game is a foot" as Sherlock Holmes would say. More adventures to come on Canada Day.

Been doing business with Ron for over 10 years, that says it all. He is honest, knows his "stuff",…read moreand goes 100% with the market. Highly recommended.

I have done business with Ron 4-5 times over the last 12-15 years and have never had any bad…read moreexperiences at Van Isle the likes of which the complaining customer who wasn't spending any money, not that one haas to spend to expect a little polite service, however, be that as it may, this person's story sounds more like that of one coming from a new buyer who doesn't know their ass from their elbow and was looking for someone to hold their hand and if they were lucking maybe this good samaritan would save them from themselves and undo the purchase they had made and pleeeze buy all this ag & au from me. Some people just have no business being in the business, ya know? And then the nightmare in your store is huffy because the owner who probably wishes he hadn't come in this day, suggests that the deeply affronted, dumb money buyer do the little bit of research they could have done BEFORE they made a purchase that was to big for them to handle, so then some of them start pointing the finger while apparently expecting to be rescued, and when it doesn't look like that's going to happen, to show your cherry on top of a string of bad conclussions,you say..."so then I went and talked with the guy in the store down the street", say no more. Frank D.

Two times now I have called the hobby shops around my area, one of which has now gone out of…read morebusiness, and none of them have had the basic replacement part I need for my common RC. Sorry, out of stock on that right now, but we can order it ! Both times I zoomed farther out on Google maps and ended up calling this place. Both times I was told, yeah, we got that. Two road trips in two years and about 24 miles each way each time but needed part in hand in under one hour for me. Both times the price was great too. Thanks you Guys ! You are a gem of a shop with old fashioned service.

Holy crap. This place is so cool. Good scaler course and track outdoors and a ton of great rigs and…read moreparts inside. I could have spent a few hours in there. If you are browsing, it's a lot of digging through stuff. If you know what you're looking for, it's best to ask and get pointed in the right direction. I found interior parts for my TRX4 in stock that I haven't been able to even find online in about a month worth of searching. For the most part, prices are as good as you're going to find online plus they have almost anything you could want as far as ground vehicles go. Don't spend your coin online when you can go to a such a cool local shop. Support your LHS!!! I drove down from Bellingham and it was worth the drive.

My wife and I love whimsy and I'm a Star Wars fan too - so we came to the right spot. Tons of toys…read moreand collectibles for every age group. Part toy store and adjacent Toy Museum, both are fabulous to wander through and spend a half hour or so. The staff was excellent and friendly, and informative about the history of the toys in the store. Enjoyed talking of shared Star Wars experiences too without hesitation! Outstanding store in lovely downtown Victoria.

Ok, WOW! Frickin', just, WOW! This store is/was everything…read moreI wanted it to be. We stumbled in with zero expectations, and it's just wall-to-wall cool stuff! If you're interested in anything toy centric, this place is completely boss! I found a Funko Pop that I'd been wanting, normally only found in 3-pack, all by his lonesome. Also, the guy that helped me recommended a great place for poutine, and other cool stuff to do around town. Total score!