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    Whistle Stop Trains

    4.3 (7 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Great help choosing gifts for Christmas. Great selection and good prices. Please support local stores like this so we can all enjoy them.

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    HobbyTown

    HobbyTown

    3.3
    (52 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    I've driven down to this HobbyTown USA location multiple times since I moved to Portland six years…read moreago. The staff has always taken the time to greet me as I walk in, take a look at my RC car and help me figure out what's wrong and tell me exactly what I need to do or in some cases even show me what to do. I've had such a positive experience every time I've been here! They recently (June 2024) added some fun tracks in the back for customers to use! You can also rent the cars to use back there if you don't have your own. A suspended obstacle course, a drift track and a couple other tracks. If you are into rc cars, or have someone in the family who is, this is definitely a place for you to try out!

    I don't know what has happened to this place. Not to long ago, there was a wall full of so many…read moreplastic model cars boats planes to choose from. Now there is a shelf about half full of the same modes. Nothing to choose from that's good quality models. And the paint section has been bare since at least January of this year. It's like none of the paints or cements or primers have been replaced with new stock. I drove a half hour just to get some paints for my model car I bought, and it is very disappointing. Bare shelves, nothing getting restocked. I'm done going there. I have spent a lot of money at that store in the past, now it's just a ghost of its former self. Better off going to hobby lobby or just Amazon.

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    Q500 TYPHOON DRONE
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    The Wheels Dealer

    The Wheels Dealer

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Great selection of older hot wheels to browse through or complete your collection…read more Owner charges reasonable prices as well unlike FB marketplace scalpers lol

    Oh, Wheels Dealer, how you have my heart…read more I came in here on a mission to find a specific car and spent hours just enjoying looking through the loads of cars (and I'm not much of a car person). It's located in a car dealership filled with some of the most kind-hearted people. Seriously, what's in their coffee? Every single person who worked around here was so genuinely kind. It's accessible and easy to find a parking spot upfront. When you walk in, you'll be greeted by Coco, the bird. Don't be alarmed when they go from "hi darling" to a screech while you're digging in the store. The owner, Randy, was a joy. He had a Hot Wheels holiday sweater on and was like a Hot Wheels elf running around. Every question, he answered. He was also extremely knowledgeable about those special cars you are looking for and had like radar sensors to find them. This is definitely a collector's heaven, but if you're like me and want to buy some specific Hot Wheels for some specific kids to shove up their noses or whatever, this is also the place for you. There were several bins filled with used Hot Wheels to dig through and pick out. I was able to get a full construction site out of Hot Wheels! Prices are extremely fair, and the owner also helps you find things in your price bracket. There was no problem when I changed my mind or switched a new Hot Wheel for a used one. He let me just dig around and have a blast. I recommend this place for families, for sure. As for collectors, there were a few collectors who were here while I dug around, and they said this is the spot to go to. So if you're a collector, definitely give this place a look. Not to mention, the collectors here were so incredibly kind and generous with answering more questions I had and sharing the love of Hot Wheels with others.

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    Experience Point

    Experience Point

    4.5
    (15 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $

    I always pass by this place and see people playing in the evenings so I decided to pop in to see…read morewhat it's all about. I came in early in the day so it was very quiet. The two guys who work in the day are very friendly and chatty. I popped in to browse their pokemon collection. They had a good collection of packs and a few boxes. I've been to other card stores that didn't have nearly as many. I was there just to browse, but the guys working were more than happy to entertain me and answer any questions I had and also show me everything they had that might interest me.

    What I expected to be another simple evening of trading card negotiations ended up being pretty…read moredisappointing. I've supported this shop for a long time, and they've supported my passion for the Pokémon TCG. I can literally see cards I once traded in sitting in their binders and display cases. But reflecting on my most recent visit, there are two issues that really stand out. 1. Trade-In and Cash Value Are Low The percentages they offer for both cash and trade are noticeably lower than other shops. A competitor priced the same cards roughly 30% higher--the only reason I didn't go with them that day was because their cash flow was low and they couldn't pay out at the time. That discrepancy alone is frustrating. 2. Staffing & Negotiation Have Become Inconsistent In the past, staff have always treated me respectfully. They weren't rude this time either, but historically they've been fair with negotiation--occasionally offering a small discount or working closer to market value. This time, that didn't happen. They insisted on giving "market value" for just one card and then even less percentage for the rest. I asked for around 40%, and we eventually agreed on a deal involving a $10 card. But at the last minute, I was pressured into dropping the deal by another ~5% "so everyone's happy." The truth is, I wasn't -- especially considering I was already accepting a lower percentage just to make the deal work. If I'm a regular customer, I don't expect special treatment, but I do expect fair negotiation. I wasn't even met in the middle at 35% on a $220 value. Bottom Line: If you're looking for a solid selection of cards and okay pricing, this shop is fine. But if you're interested in selling or trading, I'd strongly recommend going elsewhere. Unfortunately, the stereotype about some hobby shops being cut-throat with trade-ins feels pretty accurate here.

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    NE 42nd and Broadway- Next door to Aquatic Maintenance
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    Pokemon and Magic the Gathering Product
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    Hobby Lobby

    Hobby Lobby

    3.1
    (55 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    1) Customer Service doesn't exist here at this store. When you ask them about a product they have…read moreno clue about it. They aren't crafty people at all even if you ask them. 2) Went in with a Crib Quilt Top to get a piece of batting for it. All I needed was some to cover it. 3) Asked if I could lay it out and cut it to the quilt top only to be told "We can't do that" I said I didn't need her to I'd do it. So she called and asked a supervisor who said , "no we can't do that". 4) Take your business to either Craft Warehouse or Pioneer Quilts but not Hobby Lobby. This place is not equipped to help you with any project other that to direct you to a location in their store. They need to be better educated in order to serve their customers properly

    They've got a very good selection of craft items, I love shopping here, I always manage to find…read moregreat things for my cosplays and hobbies, even if it's a bit expensive, I find it worth it for the details. However, just a few minutes ago I was stopped at the door and accused of stealing. I was thinking of getting some jewelry but decided against it and put them back on the shelf near the checkout area and was headed to the door when a woman stopped me and accused me of leaving without paying. She asked me to empty my pockets, which I did. I showed her all the stuff in my pockets, my phone, my headphones, keys, though she still didn't believe me and threatened to call security, so I emptied the extra pockets on my cargo pants which had a used eraser and spare change. She ended up letting me leave but I was baffled, I'd never been accused of stealing from there before and was kind of offended, but I do look like a punk teen and had a bunch of pockets with change and my keys in them, so that's on me I guess. Not the most pleasurable experience at this store!

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    Whistle Stop Trains - hobbyshops - Updated August 2026

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