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D-Boy wrote: Pittsburgh PA - CHANGE of ADDRESS! AB Charles Pittsburgh PA http://ab-charles.comA good selection of kits, about 15 minutes west of downtown Pittsburgh PA Store has moved: AB Charles 4045 Washington Road McDowell Shops McMurray, PA 15317 http://www.ab-charles.comThe 15 minutes west of Pgh was at the old McFarland Road address. It's now about 30 - 35 minutes SW of Pittsburgh. I went from 3 miles away from this place to 20 miles away to 40 miles away in the last 5 years!  Here's my local shop now (Cranberry Twsp, PA - 25 minutes N of Pittsburgh): Hobby Express 1713 Route 228 Cranberry Commons Mall Cranberry Twsp, PA 16066 http://www.hobbyexpressinc.comThey usually have a very nice selection of ship models on site. Also great stocks of paint, Evergreen, glues, etc. Also in the north is: Grand Central Hobby 20555 US 19 Cranberry Twsp PA 16066 http://www.grandcentralhobby.comI was in here once and they had a very limited selection of ship models. The shop is divided into 2 sides: one for baseball cards/comics and the other side for models, trains, etc. They seemed to lean more heavily towards the baseball card stuff than the modeling stuff. At least that was my impression when I was there. Bob [quote="D-Boy"]Pittsburgh PA - CHANGE of ADDRESS!
AB Charles
Pittsburgh PA
http://ab-charles.com
A good selection of kits, about 15 minutes west of downtown Pittsburgh PA
Store has moved:
AB Charles
4045 Washington Road
McDowell Shops
McMurray, PA 15317
http://www.ab-charles.com
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The 15 minutes west of Pgh was at the old McFarland Road address. It's now about 30 - 35 minutes SW of Pittsburgh. I went from 3 miles away from this place to 20 miles away to 40 miles away in the last 5 years! :pout:
Here's my local shop now (Cranberry Twsp, PA - 25 minutes N of Pittsburgh):
Hobby Express
1713 Route 228
Cranberry Commons Mall
Cranberry Twsp, PA 16066
[url]http://www.hobbyexpressinc.com[/url]
They usually have a very nice selection of ship models on site. Also great stocks of paint, Evergreen, glues, etc.
Also in the north is:
Grand Central Hobby
20555 US 19
Cranberry Twsp PA 16066
[url]http://www.grandcentralhobby.com[/url]
I was in here once and they had a very limited selection of ship models. The shop is divided into 2 sides: one for baseball cards/comics and the other side for models, trains, etc. They seemed to lean more heavily towards the baseball card stuff than the modeling stuff. At least that was my impression when I was there.
Bob
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Fayetteville, North Carolina (one hour south of Raleigh):
The Hobbit
6111 Yadkin Road
Hayes Hobby House
809 Elm Street
Fayetteville, North Carolina (one hour south of Raleigh):
The Hobbit
6111 Yadkin Road
Hayes Hobby House
809 Elm Street
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Hobby Haven
10560 Metcalf
Overland Park, KS 66212
Overland Park is a southern suburb of Kansas City on the Kansas side. Ask for Doug or Brian.
Hobby Haven
10560 Metcalf
Overland Park, KS 66212
Overland Park is a southern suburb of Kansas City on the Kansas side. Ask for Doug or Brian.
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Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 11:19 am |
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One of the few left in Fairfax County: Hobby Works Fair City Mall 9650 Main Street, #42 Fairfax, VA 22031-3741 (703) 426-8600 info@hobbyworks.comhttp://www.hobbyworks.com/index.cfmOne of the few left in Fairfax County:
Hobby Works
Fair City Mall
9650 Main Street, #42
Fairfax, VA 22031-3741
(703) 426-8600
info@hobbyworks.com
http://www.hobbyworks.com/index.cfm
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Hi there,
Re the list of shops in Singapore and just to make sure no one makes a wasted trip, please note:
1. Hobby Point at Tiong Bahru Plaza has moved to "Bras Basah Complex", new address as follows:
231 Bain Street #03-37B
Singapore 180231(Near City Hall MRT Station)
(Beside National Library Building)
Tel: (65) 6336 7542
Fax: (65) 6734 1920
Operating hours are from 11:00am to 8:00pm every day.
2. I think Storm at POMO has also been shut - I'll need to pop by to confirm this though.
Thanks
ChinWen
Hi there,
Re the list of shops in Singapore and just to make sure no one makes a wasted trip, please note:
1. Hobby Point at Tiong Bahru Plaza has moved to "Bras Basah Complex", new address as follows:
231 Bain Street #03-37B
Singapore 180231(Near City Hall MRT Station)
(Beside National Library Building)
Tel: (65) 6336 7542
Fax: (65) 6734 1920
Operating hours are from 11:00am to 8:00pm every day.
2. I think Storm at POMO has also been shut - I'll need to pop by to confirm this though.
Thanks
ChinWen
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Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2015 10:03 pm |
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United States, Utah, Salt Lake City West Valley Hobbies
1765 West 5400 South Taylorsville, UT 84129 (801) 964-1700 http://www.wvhobbies.com/Great Hobby shop with a large selection of just about everything with a good selection of plastic ships. MRS Hobby shop
9860 South 700 East #10 Sandy, UT 84070 (801) 572-6082 http://mrshobby.ypguides.net/Specializes in the Model Railroad hobby, a decent selection of plastic models and ships. United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
[b]West Valley Hobbies
[/b]1765 West 5400 South
Taylorsville, UT 84129
(801) 964-1700
[url]http://www.wvhobbies.com/[/url]
Great Hobby shop with a large selection of just about everything with a good selection of plastic ships.
[b]MRS Hobby shop
[/b]9860 South 700 East #10
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 572-6082
[url]http://mrshobby.ypguides.net/[/url]
Specializes in the Model Railroad hobby, a decent selection of plastic models and ships.
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 4:27 pm |
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Pittsburgh PA - CHANGE of ADDRESS! AB Charles Pittsburgh PA http://ab-charles.comA good selection of kits, about 15 minutes west of downtown Pittsburgh PA [/quote] Store has moved: AB Charles4045 Washington Road McDowell Shops McMurray, PA 15317 http://www.ab-charles.comPittsburgh PA - CHANGE of ADDRESS!
AB Charles
Pittsburgh PA
http://ab-charles.com
A good selection of kits, about 15 minutes west of downtown Pittsburgh PA
[/quote]
Store has moved:
[u]AB Charles[/u]
4045 Washington Road
McDowell Shops
McMurray, PA 15317
[url]http://www.ab-charles.com[/url]
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:58 am |
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My favourite in PolandMartolaBruna 34 (300m near Metro Station Pole Mokotowskie) Warsaw http://www.martola.com.pl/enMy favourite in [b]Poland[/b]
[b]Martola[/b]
Bruna 34 (300m near Metro Station Pole Mokotowskie)
Warsaw
http://www.martola.com.pl/en
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Timmy C wrote: Magic Box Hobbies, right? How's their ship selection and pricing? It's not on a SkyTrain line so I've never had the chance to visit, but I might this holiday season. Yes, I was at Magic Box Hobbies yesterday. They have a fair selection of model ships in 1/700, 1/350, etc., and across brands such as Aoshima, Hasegawa, Trumpeter and so forth. Their selection is not as big as that in Imperial Hobbies in Richmond, BC, where I do most of my modelling-related shopping. They also have a wider selection of Aoshima kits than Imperial Hobbies, including rarer kits such as the super-detail seaplane tender Chitose with PE sets included, but I am guessing most of that is just old stock since the store seemed just about deserted when I went there. It seems to be an "Mom and Pop"-run model store run by a middle-aged Chinese couple, while Imperial Hobbies is run by several younger people and one middle-aged guy. Still, their prices are on average 4-6 dollars lower than the prices in Imperial Hobbies. For example: Trumpeter's 1/700 HMS Repulse is around 35 dollars, while the same kit is 39.99 at Imperial Hobbies. Trumpeter's 1/700 HMS Renown is about 36 dollars, while the same kit is about 41 dollars Imperial Hobbies. Tamiya's 1/700 HMS Repulse is only around 49.99 at Magic Box, while the same kit is about 64 dollars at Imperial Hobbies. Trumpeter's 1/700 DKM Tirpitz is 26 dollars, while the same kit is about 29.99 at Imperial Hobbies. Still, there are some kits that are nearly the same in pricing, such as Tamiya's 1/700 Hood (with the bonus E-class destroyer included) which are around 63 dollars at both stores. *On a sidenote, Magic Box has a Boxing Day sale at 20% off on all purchases, while Imperial Hobbies has a Boxing Day sale at 25% off all purhcases. Not sure if these are better or worse to what you're used to at model stores on your side of the Rockies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anyways, these 3 posts were are already off-topic. If you want I suggest you should move it to the appropriate section, if any, that deals with particular region's hobby stores and reviews, etc. [quote="Timmy C"]Magic Box Hobbies, right? How's their ship selection and pricing? It's not on a SkyTrain line so I've never had the chance to visit, but I might this holiday season.[/quote]
Yes, I was at Magic Box Hobbies yesterday.
They have a fair selection of model ships in 1/700, 1/350, etc., and across brands such as Aoshima, Hasegawa, Trumpeter and so forth. Their selection is not as big as that in Imperial Hobbies in Richmond, BC, where I do most of my modelling-related shopping.
They also have a wider selection of Aoshima kits than Imperial Hobbies, including rarer kits such as the super-detail seaplane tender [i]Chitose[/i] with PE sets included, but I am guessing most of that is just old stock since the store seemed just about deserted when I went there. It seems to be an "Mom and Pop"-run model store run by a middle-aged Chinese couple, while Imperial Hobbies is run by several younger people and one middle-aged guy.
Still, their prices are on average 4-6 dollars lower than the prices in Imperial Hobbies.
For example:
Trumpeter's 1/700 HMS [i]Repulse[/i] is around 35 dollars, while the same kit is 39.99 at Imperial Hobbies.
Trumpeter's 1/700 HMS [i]Renown[/i] is about 36 dollars, while the same kit is about 41 dollars Imperial Hobbies.
Tamiya's 1/700 HMS [i]Repulse[/i] is only around 49.99 at Magic Box, while the same kit is about 64 dollars at Imperial Hobbies.
Trumpeter's 1/700 DKM [i]Tirpitz[/i] is 26 dollars, while the same kit is about 29.99 at Imperial Hobbies.
Still, there are some kits that are nearly the same in pricing, such as Tamiya's 1/700 Hood (with the bonus E-class destroyer included) which are around 63 dollars at both stores.
*On a sidenote, Magic Box has a Boxing Day sale at 20% off on all purchases, while Imperial Hobbies has a Boxing Day sale at 25% off all purhcases. Not sure if these are better or worse to what you're used to at model stores on your side of the Rockies.
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Anyways, these 3 posts were are already off-topic. If you want I suggest you should move it to the appropriate section, if any, that deals with particular region's hobby stores and reviews, etc.
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Some for Danmark please!
Kopenhagen or the Ahus region?
Can't find them anywhere!
Some for Danmark please!
Kopenhagen or the Ahus region?
Can't find them anywhere!
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Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:46 am |
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In Perth Western Australia, Perth Hobby Centre 396 Murray Street, Perth Western Australia 6000 http://www.perthhobbycentre.com.auIt's right in the heart of the Perth CBD huge range of die cast cars and die cast military stuff. They have a huge range of military and aircraft kits and not a bad selection of ship kits in both plastic and wood, and the bandai stuff. Half the store is taken over by RC cars, trains, planes and helicopters, but great for a browse and if i need something in a hurry. Though my personal fav and where I get most of my supplies is; Stanbridges Hobby Shop 23 Railway Parade, Mount Lawley Western Australia 6050 http://www.stanbridges.com.auPerth's largest and oldest hobby shop with a huge range of everything from books to kits, die cast, dolls houses, rockets etc. In Perth Western Australia,
Perth Hobby Centre
396 Murray Street, Perth
Western Australia 6000
[url]http://www.perthhobbycentre.com.au[/url]
It's right in the heart of the Perth CBD huge range of die cast cars and die cast military stuff. They have a huge range of military and aircraft kits and not a bad selection of ship kits in both plastic and wood, and the bandai stuff. Half the store is taken over by RC cars, trains, planes and helicopters, but great for a browse and if i need something in a hurry.
Though my personal fav and where I get most of my supplies is;
Stanbridges Hobby Shop
23 Railway Parade, Mount Lawley
Western Australia 6050
[url]http://www.stanbridges.com.au[/url]
Perth's largest and oldest hobby shop with a huge range of everything from books to kits, die cast, dolls houses, rockets etc.
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Avenel Hobbies in Woodbridge and F+M Hobbies in Denville are two of the best in North Jersey. There is also a store in Ridgefield, one in Maplewood and one in Kenvil.
Avenel Hobbies in Woodbridge and F+M Hobbies in Denville are two of the best in North Jersey. There is also a store in Ridgefield, one in Maplewood and one in Kenvil.
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In New Orleans, LA:
Hub Hobby Shop
3829 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA
(504) 828-6868
I haven't had customer service of their quality anywhere else. Case in point: I transferred to New York about three years ago and had not visited/called the shop until I moved back to Louisiana a few months ago. The owner still remembered my name and bias toward IJN BBs.
Their ship selection is smaller, but they'll order practically anything you want for a really good price. I picked up a Fujimi 1/700 Nagato full hull for $36.00 plus tax.
In New Orleans, LA:
Hub Hobby Shop
3829 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA
(504) 828-6868
I haven't had customer service of their quality anywhere else. Case in point: I transferred to New York about three years ago and had not visited/called the shop until I moved back to Louisiana a few months ago. The owner still remembered my name and bias toward IJN BBs.
Their ship selection is smaller, but they'll order practically anything you want for a really good price. I picked up a Fujimi 1/700 Nagato full hull for $36.00 plus tax.
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In SE Michigan...
J-Bar Hobbies
117 E. Chicago Blvd (M-50)
Tecumseh, MI
(517) 423-3684
This shop has the largest inventory of model kits i have ever seen!!! 1,000's easily. The shop also has many other hobbies represented but model kits are the majority. The website for the shop is seriously lacking but if you visit it in person you will not be disappointed...
In SE Michigan...
J-Bar Hobbies
117 E. Chicago Blvd (M-50)
Tecumseh, MI
(517) 423-3684
This shop has the largest inventory of model kits i have ever seen!!! 1,000's easily. The shop also has many other hobbies represented but model kits are the majority. The website for the shop is seriously lacking but if you visit it in person you will not be disappointed...
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Need to import these Hong Kong recommendations into the list: http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=87953Here's the list from Loneley Planet with some UPDATES AS OF MARCH 2011. Kerry Jang 1.UML. with a couple of shops around HK. A must visit shop(s) for Dragon BUT NOT FOR TAMIYA ..but only one of their shops as they all keep the same stock. Should you miss something in one, ask the shopkeeper to call the other shops for your missing kit and only after confirmation venture out to look the other one up. Otherwise waste of time and expenses to go criss-cross HK. I visited Nathan Rd 579/Dundas str, or: http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s ... 45.77,,0,0(go up to higher floors). and the one on Waterloo rd. 63 or http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s ... 13.62,,0,0and Pennington str Causeway bay, or: http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s ... 76.03,,0,0AMAZINGLY well stored with Dragon models. Discounts are: buy over 500HKD get 10% off (except the already discounted goods) and over 1000HKD get 20% discount. Dragon go for 10% discount anyway (for foreigners , but DO ASK). Oddly enough TAMIYA kits are as expensive as in EU or USA : (tamiya 35282 = 460 HKD) Pretty much all foreign models (Italeri, Revell, Masterbox, Miniart) are same price as back home. Their website: http://www.universal-models.comYES, STILL ACCURATE2. Continental Models - (corner Pak hoi and woosung strt) A must visit shop. or : http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s ... 56.23,,0,0(do NOT ever use terms like "walk a few blocks south of this and that " it took me nearly an HOUR to find this shop after the insane directions of my predecessors). Very well stocked with many different brands and the latest kitmodels albeit of the same models 15 boxes (for instance of all the Trumpeter versions of the STryker AFV he had only 2 different types , but of each of them 15 boxes..). I find the prices proper and not at all "more expensive than others". No discount for foreigners. CORRECT. LOOK FOR "WING ON" DEPARTMENT STORE AND ITS ON THE SIDE. BY HIONG KONG STADNARDS, THE MOST EXPENSIVE OF THE SHOPS. IN GENERAL HK RETAIL PRICES ARE 30-40% LOWEER THAN WHAT YOU GET IN NORTH AMERICA AND NO SALES TAX....3. Sunny Models - Kwong Wah Street in Mongkok. or : http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s ... 02.65,,0,0Small shop but always interesting models for a fine price. Especially Tamiya on low end. (tamiya 35282 = 280 HKD). Often they have (a few) older models for sale at very nice price. Opens between 12:00 and 13:00 closes between 20:00 and 20:30 !! STILL ACCURATE4. Wai Lee - also on Kwong Wah Street in Mongkok. or: http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s ... 05847&z=18Has more selection of models than 3, but a bit more expensive. Though mostly focussed on Japanese Robot/manga plastic kits. However, I did find some nice discounted old Academy Model kits there. Opens ? Closes between 21:00 and 22:00 hrs STILL ACCURATE MOST SHOPS IN HK OPEN AT NOON AND CLOSE AT 10PM5.Wang Kee on Waterloo Street in Mong Kong....I Walked and looked for this for an hour walking up the waterloo road and asked around NOBODY knew. And I was ESPECIALLY interested in a shop supposedly focussing on Trumpeter models. Gosh..I spend extra time on Google Street View and I find it: here: http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s ... .46,,0,8.2I did walk there , but perhaps it was still closed or my view was obscured..anyway, If you visit this store , do make an update on its Trumpeter models..(give an example price , how many different types of models roughly indicated, etc). THEY WERE THE TRUMPETER DISTRIBUTOR BUT NO LONGER. VERY FEW TRUMPETER KITS THERE. I FOUND WHAT I WANTED AT CONTINENTAL. 6.Tristar - ARE NOWHERE TO BE FOUND. Apparently used to be here http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s ... 91,,0,5.51(the shop that shows "Kyosho" formerly was Tristar) in Yin Cheong Street...but the supposedly 1st floor commercial building is NOT HERE (no clear , visible, easy entrance around). PLEASE PLEASE UPDATE if you know where. GONE. THEY HAVE MOVED OUT. THEY DO NOT HAVE A RETAIL PRESENCE ANYMORE8. Ying Ming on Sai Yee Street in Mongkok. or: http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s ... 79,,0,0.16Mainly geared up for Academy Models. but also exclusive ICM models (but just as frikkin expensive as in EU or US) Offers 10% discount on 2nd (cheapest) kit and 20% on 4th (cheapest) kits of Academy only. Its Tamiya kits are also many and proper price (tamiya 35282 = 290 HKD). Opens between 12:00 and 14:00 closes around 20:00 hrs STILL ACCURATE. I UNDERSTADN THEY WERE THE MAIN TAMIYA IMPORTERS AND THEIR PRICE IS ROUGHLY JAPANESE RETAIL. OTHER SHOPS DO SELL TAMIYA FOR LESS, AROUND 20% OF JAPANESE RETAIL9. Twineety, or now named Twinner. close to Ying Ming on Sai street. or: http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s ... 2,295,,0,0Small shop , but selling (Tamiya) models for the right price. Do not forget to look up above your head where they store their models. In case you can't find what you look for on the ground. No 10% discount. Opens between 12:00 and 14:00 closes around 20:00 hrs STILL ACCURATE10.Shiu Lee Leong at Lai chi Kok rd 34212. falcon Hobby/models. Must be this entrance: http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s ... 41.74,,0,0STILL ACCURATE. a WAYS TO GO TO GET THERE. LOTS OF EDUARD ETCHNeed to import these Hong Kong recommendations into the list: [url]http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=87953[/url]
[quote="Kerry Jang's comments in red; original list from http://s12.invisionfree.com/ScaleModelsMalaysia/index.php?showtopic=7075"]
Here's the list from Loneley Planet with some UPDATES AS OF MARCH 2011. Kerry Jang
1.UML. with a couple of shops around HK.
A must visit shop(s) for Dragon BUT NOT FOR TAMIYA ..but only one of their shops as they all keep the same stock.
Should you miss something in one, ask the shopkeeper to call the other shops for your missing kit and only after confirmation venture out to look the other one up.
Otherwise waste of time and expenses to go criss-cross HK.
I visited Nathan Rd 579/Dundas str, or: http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sai+Yee+Street,+Hong+Kong&aq=1&sll=22.31624,114.173039&sspn=0.004188,0.005847&g=Hong+Kong&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Sai+Yee+St,+Hong+Kong&ll=22.315262,114.170115&spn=0.016754,0.023389&z=16&layer=c&cbll=22.315308,114.16991&panoid=oeicvOkyyR1GwkOtgIK8Ng&cbp=12,345.77,,0,0
(go up to higher floors).
and the one on Waterloo rd. 63 or
http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sai+Yee+Street,+Hong+Kong&aq=1&sll=22.31624,114.173039&sspn=0.004188,0.005847&g=Hong+Kong&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Sai+Yee+St,+Hong+Kong&ll=22.317882,114.172153&spn=0.016754,0.023389&z=16&layer=c&cbll=22.317464,114.174565&panoid=du3gHTWWT7i6IoArC9iL0w&cbp=12,313.62,,0,0
and Pennington str Causeway bay, or:
http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5+Pennington+Street,+Hong+Kong&aq=&sll=22.278802,114.18609&sspn=0.008379,0.011694&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=5+Pennington+St,+Hong+Kong&ll=22.279328,114.186219&spn=0.008379,0.011694&z=17&layer=c&cbll=22.279238,114.186183&panoid=wyLMamB5Alj9olu8-yq10g&cbp=12,276.03,,0,0
AMAZINGLY well stored with Dragon models.
Discounts are: buy over 500HKD get 10% off (except the already discounted goods) and over 1000HKD get 20% discount.
Dragon go for 10% discount anyway (for foreigners , but DO ASK).
Oddly enough TAMIYA kits are as expensive as in EU or USA :
(tamiya 35282 = 460 HKD)
Pretty much all foreign models (Italeri, Revell, Masterbox, Miniart) are same price as back home.
Their website: http://www.universal-models.com
[color=#FF0000]YES, STILL ACCURATE[/color]
2. Continental Models - (corner Pak hoi and woosung strt)
A must visit shop.
or : http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sai+Yee+Street,+Hong+Kong&aq=1&sll=22.31624,114.173039&sspn=0.004188,0.005847&g=Hong+Kong&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Sai+Yee+St,+Hong+Kong&ll=22.307778,114.170963&spn=0.008377,0.011694&z=17&layer=c&cbll=22.307806,114.170845&panoid=G6fFh354a60Beb6RRikEdQ&cbp=12,156.23,,0,0
(do NOT ever use terms like "walk a few blocks south of this and that " it took me nearly an HOUR to find this shop after the insane directions of my predecessors).
Very well stocked with many different brands and the latest kitmodels albeit of the same models 15 boxes (for instance of all the Trumpeter versions of the STryker AFV he had only 2 different types , but of each of them 15 boxes..).
I find the prices proper and not at all "more expensive than others".
No discount for foreigners.
[color=#FF0000]CORRECT. LOOK FOR "WING ON" DEPARTMENT STORE AND ITS ON THE SIDE. BY HIONG KONG STADNARDS, THE MOST EXPENSIVE OF THE SHOPS. IN GENERAL HK RETAIL PRICES ARE 30-40% LOWEER THAN WHAT YOU GET IN NORTH AMERICA AND NO SALES TAX....[/color]
3. Sunny Models - Kwong Wah Street in Mongkok.
or : http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=hong+kong&aq=&sll=52.469397,5.509644&sspn=5.623435,11.975098&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Hong+Kong&ll=22.317068,114.173656&spn=0.004169,0.005847&z=18&layer=c&cbll=22.316972,114.173583&panoid=6nUGR-r6Ol1gc9_dDkeOvg&cbp=12,302.65,,0,0
Small shop but always interesting models for a fine price.
Especially Tamiya on low end. (tamiya 35282 = 280 HKD).
Often they have (a few) older models for sale at very nice price.
Opens between 12:00 and 13:00 closes between 20:00 and 20:30 !!
[color=#FF0000]STILL ACCURATE[/color]
4. Wai Lee - also on Kwong Wah Street in Mongkok.
or: http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=hong+kong&aq=&sll=52.469397,5.509644&sspn=5.623435,11.975098&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Hong+Kong&layer=c&cbll=22.316242,114.173041&panoid=YshY7c0b-cpz_Hq8yWfSUg&cbp=12,147.65,,0,0&ll=22.316354,114.173124&spn=0.004169,0.005847&z=18
Has more selection of models than 3, but a bit more expensive.
Though mostly focussed on Japanese Robot/manga plastic kits.
However, I did find some nice discounted old Academy Model kits there.
Opens ? Closes between 21:00 and 22:00 hrs
[color=#FF0000]STILL ACCURATE MOST SHOPS IN HK OPEN AT NOON AND CLOSE AT 10PM[/color]
5.Wang Kee on Waterloo Street in Mong Kong....I Walked and looked for this for an hour walking up the waterloo road and asked around NOBODY knew.
And I was ESPECIALLY interested in a shop supposedly focussing on Trumpeter models.
Gosh..I spend extra time on Google Street View and I find it:
here: http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=hong+kong,+waterloo+rd&aq=&sll=22.356268,114.144173&sspn=0.129388,0.187111&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Waterloo+Rd,+Hong+Kong&ll=22.315997,114.173484&spn=0.016674,0.023389&z=16&layer=c&cbll=22.316081,114.173539&panoid=6RK6BFkwFhB6PevfGjKpsw&cbp=12,315.46,,0,8.2
I did walk there , but perhaps it was still closed or my view was obscured..anyway, If you visit this store , do make an update on its Trumpeter models..(give an example price , how many different types of models roughly indicated, etc).
[color=#FF0000]THEY WERE THE TRUMPETER DISTRIBUTOR BUT NO LONGER. VERY FEW TRUMPETER KITS THERE. I FOUND WHAT I WANTED AT CONTINENTAL. [/color]
6.Tristar - ARE NOWHERE TO BE FOUND.
Apparently used to be here
http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=waterloo+str,+Hong+Kong&aq=&sll=22.356268,114.144173&sspn=0.130023,0.187111&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Waterloo+Rd,+Hong+Kong&ll=22.316592,114.172862&spn=0.016674,0.023389&z=16&layer=c&cbll=22.316583,114.172734&panoid=Two1N2Ec0ifvAn0yTTMtYQ&cbp=12,8.91,,0,5.51
(the shop that shows "Kyosho" formerly was Tristar)
in Yin Cheong Street...but the supposedly 1st floor commercial building is NOT HERE (no clear , visible, easy entrance around).
PLEASE PLEASE UPDATE if you know where.
[color=#FF0000]GONE. THEY HAVE MOVED OUT. THEY DO NOT HAVE A RETAIL PRESENCE ANYMORE[/color]
8. Ying Ming on Sai Yee Street in Mongkok.
or: http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sai+Yee+Street,+Hong+Kong&aq=1&sll=22.31624,114.173039&sspn=0.004188,0.005847&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Sai+Yee+St,+Hong+Kong&ll=22.320914,114.171333&spn=0.002084,0.002924&z=19&layer=c&cbll=22.320827,114.171349&panoid=6YDPzlogWfPKJJ3zrhCM8A&cbp=12,291.79,,0,0.16
Mainly geared up for Academy Models. but also exclusive ICM models (but just as frikkin expensive as in EU or US)
Offers 10% discount on 2nd (cheapest) kit and 20% on 4th (cheapest) kits of Academy only.
Its Tamiya kits are also many and proper price (tamiya 35282 = 290 HKD).
Opens between 12:00 and 14:00 closes around 20:00 hrs
[color=#FF0000]STILL ACCURATE. I UNDERSTADN THEY WERE THE MAIN TAMIYA IMPORTERS AND THEIR PRICE IS ROUGHLY JAPANESE RETAIL. OTHER SHOPS DO SELL TAMIYA FOR LESS, AROUND 20% OF JAPANESE RETAIL[/color]
9. Twineety, or now named Twinner. close to Ying Ming on Sai street.
or: http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sai+Yee+Street,+Hong+Kong&aq=1&sll=22.31624,114.173039&sspn=0.004188,0.005847&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Sai+Yee+St,+Hong+Kong&ll=22.320656,114.171381&spn=0.002094,0.002924&z=19&layer=c&cbll=22.320493,114.171415&panoid=-waZ1QhHrwPGXyf9hw5LEA&cbp=12,295,,0,0
Small shop , but selling (Tamiya) models for the right price.
Do not forget to look up above your head where they store their models.
In case you can't find what you look for on the ground.
No 10% discount.
Opens between 12:00 and 14:00 closes around 20:00 hrs
[color=#FF0000]STILL ACCURATE[/color]
10.Shiu Lee Leong at Lai chi Kok rd 34212. falcon Hobby/models.
Must be this entrance:
http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=waterloo+str,+Hong+Kong&aq=&sll=22.356268,114.144173&sspn=0.130023,0.187111&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Waterloo+Rd,+Hong+Kong&ll=22.328879,114.160287&spn=0.016673,0.023389&z=16&layer=c&cbll=22.328798,114.160384&panoid=01ZxpnFPuDm7jtn2jTUEAA&cbp=12,41.74,,0,0
[color=#FF0000]STILL ACCURATE. a WAYS TO GO TO GET THERE. LOTS OF EDUARD ETCH[/color]
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Add to the Canada list, Toronto Area
Pinnacle Hobby
Telephone: 905-471-9634
E-Mail: pinnaclehobby @ rogers.com
Postal Address:
5970 16th Avenue, Unit 114-116
Markham, Ontario
L3P 7R1
Very knowledgable and helpful, friendly guys, a pleasure to do business with
Add to the Canada list, Toronto Area
Pinnacle Hobby
Telephone: 905-471-9634
E-Mail: pinnaclehobby @ rogers.com
Postal Address:
5970 16th Avenue, Unit 114-116
Markham, Ontario
L3P 7R1
Very knowledgable and helpful, friendly guys, a pleasure to do business with
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pagodaphile wrote: This is too valuable of a resource to end up in "thread oblivion". Can this be moved somewhere where it will become permanent? ..  ... Aw shucks, Pagoda! D-Boy [quote="pagodaphile"]This is too valuable of a resource to end up in "thread oblivion". Can this be moved somewhere where it will become permanent?
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Aw shucks, Pagoda!
D-Boy
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To the FAQ it goes! My favourites: Vancouver, B.C., CanadaImperial Hobbies 5451 No. 3 Road Richmond, BC V6X 2C7 Canada http://www.imperialhobbies.caTo the FAQ it goes!
My favourites:
[b]Vancouver, B.C., Canada[/b]
Imperial Hobbies
5451 No. 3 Road
Richmond, BC
V6X 2C7
Canada
http://www.imperialhobbies.ca
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This is too valuable of a resource to end up in "thread oblivion". Can this be moved somewhere where it will become permanent? .. ... This is too valuable of a resource to end up in "thread oblivion". Can this be moved somewhere where it will become permanent?
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Jon Iverson wrote: In So. California, I've got a few!:
Pegasus Hobbies
5515 Moreno Street
Montclair, CA 91763-1634
(909) 982-6507 Pegasus was my LHS growing up in the Inland Empire. Even when I moved down to Orange County at one point when I was working at Disney Land I still liked Pegasus but Brookhurst Hobbies wasn't half bad either. Here in Japan my city doesn't really have any great hobby shops. The best there is in Hamamatsu is Yaoya Hobby Shop http://www.aa.alles.or.jp/~hobby808/Not a big shop but probably the best selection in town. The owner is a nice guy and doesn't stare at me the whole time I'm there like another place in town I won't mention. Place is open after 5pm during the weekdays though. One of only two places in town that carries Gaia paints. If I hop on the local train for an hour I can get to Shizuoka city which is the home of Tamiya. Tamiya headquarters are open from time to time and they have a shop on the 4th floor with everything 30% off. If Tamiya is currently making it you can find it at that shop. The museum is fun to see as well. http://www.tamiya.com/japan/news/event/visit/visit.htmHasegawa's HQ is actually not in Shizuoka city itself but another town 20 minutes down the line in Yaizu close to Fujieda city. It's not a big building but it has a full F-104 sitting on the roof so when you see it you know you are there. They are not normally open for visitors but I've been and seen their museum as well. They let me buy anything from the catalog when I was there but it was MSRP. I haven't had a chance to go looking around in Tokyo or Nagoya (hopefully Gone Asiatic can give some good references) but I have been to Osaka. In Osaka there's a place called Den Den Town (Nipponbashi). In Den Den Town there are 2 places of note: Volks 大阪府大阪市浪速区日本橋4-9-18 http://www.volks.co.jp/jp/volks/sr/sr_o ... osaka.aspxVolks is a big place. 4 floors of nothing but plastic models and supplies. I could have spent many hours there. Big selection. I found a few things there I had never been able to find locally. They also sold Humbrol paints which surprised me because after the import fees I wondered who in their right mind would spend more than 300yen for a Humbrol tinlet when you can turn around and buy Mr. Color lacquers, Mr Hobby acrylics, or Tamiya acrylic/enamels for only 110yen a bottle. But I guess having the option is nice. Joshin Super Kids Land 大阪市浪速区日本橋4-12-4 http://shop.joshin.co.jp/shopdetail.php?cd=1746Another jumbo hobby shop and only two blocks or so from Volks. Also in Osaka there's: Hobby Land 大阪市中央区本町4-8-6 横堀ビル3Ｆ ホビーランド http://www.hobbyland.co.jp/I wasn't able to go to Hobby Land but I've heard it's one of the best in the city. Hope this helps! [quote="Jon Iverson"]In So. California, I've got a few!:
Pegasus Hobbies
5515 Moreno Street
Montclair, CA 91763-1634
(909) 982-6507[/quote]
Pegasus was my LHS growing up in the Inland Empire. Even when I moved down to Orange County at one point when I was working at Disney Land I still liked Pegasus but Brookhurst Hobbies wasn't half bad either.
Here in Japan my city doesn't really have any great hobby shops. The best there is in Hamamatsu is
Yaoya Hobby Shop
http://www.aa.alles.or.jp/~hobby808/
Not a big shop but probably the best selection in town. The owner is a nice guy and doesn't stare at me the whole time I'm there like another place in town I won't mention. Place is open after 5pm during the weekdays though. One of only two places in town that carries Gaia paints.
If I hop on the local train for an hour I can get to Shizuoka city which is the home of Tamiya. Tamiya headquarters are open from time to time and they have a shop on the 4th floor with everything 30% off. If Tamiya is currently making it you can find it at that shop. The museum is fun to see as well.
http://www.tamiya.com/japan/news/event/visit/visit.htm
Hasegawa's HQ is actually not in Shizuoka city itself but another town 20 minutes down the line in Yaizu close to Fujieda city. It's not a big building but it has a full F-104 sitting on the roof so when you see it you know you are there. They are not normally open for visitors but I've been and seen their museum as well. They let me buy anything from the catalog when I was there but it was MSRP.
I haven't had a chance to go looking around in Tokyo or Nagoya (hopefully Gone Asiatic can give some good references) but I have been to Osaka.
In Osaka there's a place called Den Den Town (Nipponbashi). In Den Den Town there are 2 places of note:
Volks
大阪府大阪市浪速区日本橋4-9-18
http://www.volks.co.jp/jp/volks/sr/sr_osaka/index_sr_osaka.aspx
Volks is a big place. 4 floors of nothing but plastic models and supplies. I could have spent many hours there. Big selection. I found a few things there I had never been able to find locally. They also sold Humbrol paints which surprised me because after the import fees I wondered who in their right mind would spend more than 300yen for a Humbrol tinlet when you can turn around and buy Mr. Color lacquers, Mr Hobby acrylics, or Tamiya acrylic/enamels for only 110yen a bottle. But I guess having the option is nice.
Joshin Super Kids Land
大阪市浪速区日本橋4-12-4
http://shop.joshin.co.jp/shopdetail.php?cd=1746
Another jumbo hobby shop and only two blocks or so from Volks.
Also in Osaka there's:
Hobby Land
大阪市中央区本町4-8-6 横堀ビル3Ｆ ホビーランド
http://www.hobbyland.co.jp/
I wasn't able to go to Hobby Land but I've heard it's one of the best in the city.
Hope this helps!
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