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HobbyTown
1360 N Louisiana St Suite G, Kennewick, WA 99336, United States
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Wi
Review №1

Great customer service and very helpful staff. Used to go in weekly because they had a great stock and selection of Gundam and other models. The Gundam selection is essentially non existent as of the last 9 months or so and other than cars the model selection is lacking. Seems rc stuff has taken over most of the store. Would have rated a 5 but the models were my whole reason for going. Now I only go in when I need paint stuff for my airbrush.

Ka
Review №2

Great place for remote control anything. Ships. 4x4s etc. Large selection of plastic kits of various scales, paint for all of it... and some model railroad stuff.Great, helpful staff to keep your R/C project goingPlaces like this is why we do need actual stores, not just online shopping.

Ju
Review №3

Very cool shop. Mostly carried RC and scenery design. Was looking for fantasy figurines, but only found paint. Why have fantasy themed paint, but no fantasy things to paint? Overall a good shop though.

Ma
Review №4

Great staff. Lots of diverse hobbies and materials. Great place for any hobbyist.

Ju
Review №5

Its alright. You can buy RCs there but not much for spare parts. Good knowledgeable employees.

L
Review №6

Great customer service. They always greet walking in and thank me for my patronage. The store is always clean and organized.They answer all my questions and even provide repair services for RCs.

T
Review №7

Helpful staff. A lot of niche hobbie gear. A little expensive, but not bad for specialty shop.

Me
Review №8

Top notch store! We are always welcomed and helped swiftly. All our questions are answered and or is shown to us. The group of gentlemen that work there are absolutely fun to chat with! Check them out if you havent yet! You will not regret it!

Da
Review №9

The two guys in that place were stoned out of there mind. I was in there for 20 minutes before they even realized that I was even there what a joke

Am
Review №10

Bill Stewart is the type of employee every shop needs. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Honest. Hardworking. From the moment we entered the shop he greeted us with a sincere smile. I’m a small business owner as well and appreciate the fantastic customer service. The store is clean and had a lot of cool stuff. My husband is building a gage cluster for his 47 chevy so we needed to get a few things and hobby town had everything we needed. Ty we will be back.

Je
Review №11

Great hobby store! Talk to Tycho if you go in. The guy has great customer service and very knowledgeable

Ki
Review №12

Nice hobby store, I just wish they would get a better selection of model paints and a better selection of scale model Ships, like the Hobby Town in Spokane

Sh
Review №13

Such a great place! Husband likes to shop here for models. They have so many great games, toys & stuff for hobbies. Paints, decals, etc., that you cant find anywhere else. Also a great selection of radio controlled items & lots more. If you are a hobby enthusiast, this store is definitely worth a visit.

Je
Review №14

Beware of purchases made from this store.We purchased an item that appeared to be opened. They assured us that it had not. Only that it has been “checked”. My wife asked if this was returned could we receive a refund and was assured she could.They would not refund our money. They only have in store credit. As this is unacceptable we have tried to work with this store and have placed several calls with a person named Tyco. He was supposed to forward to Jeremy the owner. He has made it clear to us that they are not interested in working with us.We asked for a refund - they will not do so.We asked them to order an item - they told us they can’t. This was an item that was actually in their store but had been sold. We asked for them to order another one. They will not.They said maybe they can get one from another store but this has proven to not be the case.Jeremy will not return multiple requests for contact.My advice is to find another company to do business with. One that is more ethical In nature and will treat you as a customer.

Ke
Review №15

Well about Hobby town they have always done me right because I have to drive a hour and a half to get my parts for my RC trucks theres not to much in Yakima Washington.

ai
Review №16

We support small town businesses as often as we can, however it is difficult to shop when they dont have the parts you need. The parts they were going to order would take two to three months to arrive. It was easier for us to use EBAY. I love that we have a hobby store but it is for a very select customer who does not happen to be our family.

Da
Review №17

Great selection, location, fair store prices and knowledgeable staff. The only thing that keeps me from giving 5 stars is the all too common disdain for quadcopter pilots. The best way to get ignored is to mention quads.

Ch
Review №18

I cant believe they dont deal with drones anymore. Kinda disappointing.

Br
Review №19

Guys there are great and know there stuff. Always willing to recommend kits and parts

Ec
Review №20

Great place to visit and will be back

Na
Review №21

I go here often, and as a 15 year old its amazing. Whenever my mom takes me they always treat my mom, who isnt into rc at all, just as kindly as anyone else there. Everyone there is super nice. Love coming here and supporting this local business.

Co
Review №22

They have a pretty good selection. They are usually very helpful as well. Sometimes you catch one of the employees in a bad mood and it shows but overall a good place.

Ra
Review №23

Amazing store I go there at least three times a month, just wish they had more stuff in stock

LU
Review №24

Its hobby town. Pretty disappointing. Go to in control hobbies in post falls adio

Su
Review №25

Looking for a fun gift for adults or children. This is the place to come. Please support this locally owned small business.

Bo
Review №26

Has anyone had a controller problems?i just bought the arma notorious 1/8 scale on saturday 4/10 just before closing and sunday morning went to play with it fell in love the second time sunday the power botton broke right off and fell inside the control, now i promise you i didnt drop, tamper or anything to the control i mean 800$ spent imma treat it like a diamond! ill call tomorrow sucks cause i left town sunday night for work for the week. OH and to add this stores BAD 2 the BONE i love it. helpful peeps here...

Fr
Review №27

Cool store with all kinds of RCs. Huge selection of cool stuff.

Ba
Review №28

We used to love this store but went there today and while one employee was busy fixing a small truck, the other employee was too busy being stoned out of his mind and chatting with his friend who came in to the store just to hangout. Tried to ask a few questions about something I was looking to purchase and he acted like I was inconveniencing him by interrupting him & his friend’s hangout session. Another customer asked a question as well and the employee couldn’t even bother to get up from his chair behind the counter to help out. Really disappointed.

Ri
Review №29

Not very good customer service. They just happened to have a product I was interested in. Next time I will be shopping Amazon.

Sk
Review №30

To the guy at HobbyTown who hooked me up with some awesome PLA, PETG and PC filament;The advice on using Hairspray to help with ABS Adhesion on my Printer worked like a freakin charm.Thank you SO much!

wh
Review №31

Kinda small but considering the one in my hometown was shut down it was nice to take a trip down memory lane

Do
Review №32

Great place to shop. Guys are always ready to help and they have a decent selection. RC, models, games and more. When I am in town really love stopping in here and browsing. I usually find something for me or my grandson!

Be
Review №33

Love this place they have alot of things for most hobbytown including mtg crafts model cars/airplanes beanie babies something for everyone

r
Review №34

We went in for the first time the day before Christmas eve. Even though they were very busy took the time to help us make an informed decision. We have been back 3 times for more fun things. Each time the staff is very friendly and helpful. This is a good local business that cares about their customers.

Mi
Review №35

Ok service and have everything if you drive a traxxas

co
Review №36

Well stocked shelves. Always fun. 1 guy is a bit grumpy at times but I dont let him bother me lol

Mi
Review №37

Everyone seems to be friendly and knowledgeable. Mitchell goes above and beyond to make sure warranty work is taken care. Hes making America great again one rc car at a time...

Ma
Review №38

Not bad for supplies and decent selection of less popular hobbies.

Cy
Review №39

Had the kite I found online in their store. The guys were friendly and helpful. They also had dowels I need to make my own kite.

Ou
Review №40

Nice guys who work there, it is obvious they have a good deal of knowledge regarding R/C cars and planes. Hobbytown USA has a good selection of paints-both enamels and acrylics, and they carry several different brand names-all of which are good. Heres the catch: Youd better know something about whatever it is youre looking for, because if you have questions about things are are not related to R/C issues, the staff arent really able to help you. They are, at least, honest about it, which I can appreciate. I guess it makes sense, as most of their business seems to come from R/C -related sales. My greatest concern is that the store discontinues selling paints and other model-related items; I can always go online, but it is nice having a store nearby that supplies what I need right when I need it.

Li
Review №41

Very helpful and had exactly what I needed.

Si
Review №42

Great customer service from Jeremy! Top tier communication, integrity and extremely knowledgeable to boot. Spend your dollars here and you wont go wrong.

Da
Review №43

This place is pretty dang cool. They have an eclectic assortment of models and a very sizeable selection of RC vehicles.

PN
Review №44

These guys always help to support my expensive habit 😂 super cool people to deal with

St
Review №45

Great place. Terrific team. Helpful, friendly, knowledgeableI recommend!

Sc
Review №46

Soo much good stuff in their.

De
Review №47

Good selection, fair pricing and knowledgable staff.I am a total beginner to RC flying. Its something that I have always wanted to do but not knowing much about the hobby, it was just easier to avoid it.I happened into HobbyTown USA one day on a whim and was immediately attracted to their large RC section. Boats, Quads, Copters, Cars and Planes... One of the sales staff asked me if I needed any help and I told him I knew nothing.WOW! He opened up and told me his experiences and what he did and gave me good suggestions on what to buy in order to learn. I was very impressed as a possible customer with all the time and detail I was given. I did not purchase that day but I have been back several times and now have 3 planes that I enjoy flying very much!They even introduced me to a local RC Plane club...Great Store and Excellent Employees!Thank You!

Ro
Review №48

Love this place! I recently started getting in to RC Cars. Went there to pick one out and the staff was so helpful with choosing what i was looking for. When i crashed it and needed help figuring out what was wrong, the staff jumped to help me and it seemed like it was their passion to do so. They have definitely made a life long customer out of me. I will be going there for any hobby needs that i might have in the future. I have recommended the store to other people who have went there and had the same great experience as i have had there. As someone who is also in customer service business, I could not ask for more from how i have been treated by the staff. Thank you HobbyTown and keep up the good work!

G
Review №49

Unsure about this place. It was oddly set up like some aisles had a barricade halfway through and you couldnt browse without going around. But the guys working were super nice.

De
Review №50

Great for the remote control hobbiest. Great selection and friendly staff.

Re
Review №51

This store is very small in size, however staff are active hobby enthusiasts which I can appreciate. I was pleased to be able to shop for my husband for the holidays here. They have a basic selection of model rail systems, and they have a fun assortment of other interesting gadgets as well.

Ri
Review №52

Called from out of town for discontinued hard to find helion parts! Was my first time dealing with this store. The customer service was far above my expectations! First person took down my info “didn’t have to repeat myself five times”! Second person called me back to place order. Was a complicated transaction and went flawlessly! I highly recommend this store. As a business owner the best fight against online shopping is customer service! This store exceeded all my expectations!

Bo
Review №53

Very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly! Always walks me through the stuff that i need and answers all my questions. Will always come and support the hobby. Thank you!

Th
Review №54

It was amazing and had great service!

Sc
Review №55

I feel like this place is all about me. I buy gift cards here for every one of my kids friends birthday parties.

An
Review №56

Anything you could want for models and rc style cars. Very helpful and friendly

Ja
Review №57

Every time Ive been here, the guys know exactly what I need even if I dont. Great selection of hobby supplies. Everything from model car stuff to tabletop mini paints, model railroad stuff, and a massive amount of Remote control models... Planes, trains, automobiles and more...

Da
Review №58

Great store, they went way out of their way to get me the RC Crawler I wanted and even delivered it! Jeremy was great to deal with and very friendly. Hobby stores are great and I hope ones like this last a long time.

Jo
Review №59

Awesome shop, helpful staff and great selection. Lots of fun stuff to get into here!

Is
Review №60

If you are big into remote-controlled cars, building anime gundam models, and model railroads, then this is your place to go!But that is pretty much it for me to say because I am not into that stuff so I did not stay long.

Ch
Review №61

Its a good place to get Rc cars and trucks

To
Review №62

Nice windy day my daughter wanted to go fly a kite. The kite she chose did not fly very well and broke within just a couple of minutes. They took it back for a full refund. Thank you.

Er
Review №63

Very knowledgeable, friendly, highly recommended...especially for R.C. hobbiest!!

ha
Review №64

I got an amazing rc car here, and not to mention that the service was great and the staff are super helpful.

St
Review №65

The guys there are very knowledgeable and patient.

Do
Review №66

My Son and I have become addicted to RC.. ;) and have had such a fun time with them. The folks at HobbyTown have been kind, patient and have helped us figure out some Newbie issues as well. We really like visiting the store and have always been treated respectfully. We will be returning customers.

Ch
Review №67

Awesome costumer service, good prices. Had everything I needed and knew the extra part I needed to make it all work!

Ja
Review №68

Nice that they have some parts,but more and more Im having to order what I need online. The guy behind the counter didnt seem to know what I need or care. But I found some of what I was after without his help.

Sc
Review №69

Depending on what youre looking for, theyve got some great hobbyist selections. And its conveniently located near the movies and several places to eat, so it can be a part of an afternoon romp for you and your kid(s).

ev
Review №70

Never a disapointment ..over 15,000 dollars of personal purchases ..always fully satisfied..very knowledgeable staff with great technical abilities..

Te
Review №71

Wow this store is awesome. This store has so many RC cars and trucks and planes, trains and models I didnt know where to start but Jeremy was very helpful in directing us in the direction that fit our needs. I would recommend this store to everyone looking for hobby items

Ra
Review №72

Great place. Its nice to have a local hobby shop. Even better with people like Mitchell working there that know whats going on and will go above and beyond to accommodate you. He is an asset to this store.

Cl
Review №73

Jeremy and Brian have always been really helpful each time I have visited the store. What they dont have, they can order in normally at no freight cost to me. I use them for most everything they stock that fits into my part of the hobby. I would like to see more covering and building supplies since the ARF and foam stuff isnt in line with what I like out of the hobby.I realize you cant be all things to all people and not many in the hobby gravitate to the same things I do. I am happy to support them with what they carry that fits my needs.They have been very helpful in keeping my sons helicopter running, at times even pulling parts off of the display model to get me going.

Da
Review №74

Jeremy and Brian are very helpful. They answer my questions and help me figure things out. Bill does good also. I only wish they had a little bit of CL stuff like Brodak has but the RC stuff is great.

gh
Review №75

Small model selection. They are well stocked for Remote control vehicles and other assorted RC kits. Almost out of Tamiya paints, well stocked for Vallejo paints.

Ky
Review №76

Helpful staff and they have pretty much everything you need for a modeling/RC hobby.

Ro
Review №77

Not the best selection. Most of the items can be found online for almost half the price. They dont carry anything Airsoft related, not even batteries of the appropriate size and configuration. They do however have a decent RC selection.

Ja
Review №78

Receipts clearly state that opened yet resellable products can be returned within 15 days minus a 15% restocking fee. Attempted a similar return within 2 days since product was having connectivity issues. Couldnt reproduce the problem in store so was willing to forgo the 15%. Was told that the policy on the receipt was old and no longer effective and to contact the manufacturer for returns/repairs.Be wary when buying here. Even if you are handed their return policies in print, they still wont abide by them.

Ca
Review №79

This is a great source for your hobby needs. I shop there for R/C Cars and parts. I have been purchasing items there for a number of years now.Jeremy is a stand-up guy and will make sure that you are happy with your purchase. When you deal with a business regularly, you will run into a problem or two. Thats life! Jeremy has always seen my issues through to the end and with a more than satisfactory resolution.Thanks for everything!-Kenny

Sh
Review №80

Store is currently being remodeled l,however the staff is amazingly friendly and knowledgeable about their stock (models and rc vehicles of a higher grade) and even helped track drown a much needed part at another location. 5/5 will shop again.

Wi
Review №81

These guys are great, from the first day I came in some time ago, new to the hobby and Im sure asking allot of questions they have heard a million times, helpful doesnt say enough. Brian was very helpful without being pushy at all, helping me to pick out a new truck without trying to sell me the whole store, even though in the frame of mind I was in he could have, I appreciated this,Now fast forward a year or so, Im back to buy another and my wife has caught the bug. Brian had no issues answering all of her questions and helping to fix her used Rustler that she had purchased. thanks a bunch guysAfter reading a few of these reviews, Ive come to the conclusion that some people need to get a thicker skin, dont get butt hurt if your not met with coffee and donuts when you walk in the door. these guys are all human and deserve to have a bad day once in awhile, without having to worry about hurting touchy feelings, Nuff saidHobby Town, You have my business.One more thing, dont go into the store, burn up allot of there time shopping them and then turn around and buy off the internet. support your local store, Just saying

Jo
Review №82

Great place. I always find myself going in for a quick visit, and the same thing happens every time. I turn back into a ten year old boy and want to play with everything.

Ri
Review №83

They don’t answer the phone ever!! I live 45 miles away and it would be nice if they’d answer the phone so I can make sure they have the parts I need before I travel 45 miles one way. 👎🏻

Re
Review №84

Some prices a bit steep but a great selection of items for the hobbiest.

Ba
Review №85

Knowledgeable staff

CL
Review №86

This store is a perfect example of why I always buy local whenever it is at all possible. The owner is an exceptionally mannered gentleman, and I witnessed one incident where I would have not had the patience that he so perfectly maintained. My hats off to the owner. And the shop and its senior personnel go out of their way to help people find what they need, and promote the hobby as well. Anyone who has a complaint about this store should be ashamed of himself. And a coward, since no name is included. And Brian is also a good person, as well as a very experienced RC person. He is a particular reason why this hobby store is successful and has no very many repeat customers. Go Hobbytown, and way to go, Jeremy!! My highest compliments!

Ca
Review №87

Hobbytown has been very helpful to me in buying planes and trains for my husband and sons. The salesmen make great recommendations and even order special parts. The staff is always ready to discuss equipment problems or demonstrate new products.

Ja
Review №88

Fast, courteous, knowledgeable and friendly.

mi
Review №89

Just moved here and visited this store for the first time yesterday I have a mini erevo I hope they get some more parts for it. Always support your local hoby stores! Thanks guys

Ma
Review №90

Great place for various hobbies. There are things for Rc cars and trucks, model planes and cars, train sets and scenery materials, but what I went for was the new Vallejo paint materials that they just began carrying. So you dont need to go to amazon and hope that they have your paints in stock, you can just run over here and skip the delivery time and hassle.

An
Review №91

I went there today to pick up a part for my boss.And i noticed was his poor attitude. So i ignored it, And i paid for the part.And i stood there waiting for him to give me my change.It was only 38 cents, I looked at some rc cars to give him a chance to say.oh im sorry, heres ur change .but nope.nothing.i just looked at him.And i walked out.its not about the money, its the integrity of it.The dishonesty of that kid.

Ta
Review №92

Awesome customer service they are putting a lot of effort into making it even better . Good job guys

Je
Review №93

The older gentleman that works here is rude and blatantlt ignores customers. I went in to buy a gift for my husband, gave a good morning to both the older and younger gentleman. The old man looked at me, didnt even say hello or ask if I needed help then went on to talking to the younger man. The younger man that works here is nice enough, but doesnt offer any customer service really.I have tried to like this store, but the employees treat customers as a burden. :(

Ca
Review №94

Great selection of RC vehicles and model kits, and everything needed to repair or customize them

Jo
Review №95

Love this place Ive spent thousands here I love RC cars you want it they got it I would recommend them

Al
Review №96

Great place. Very helpful. Lots of cool stuff

Je
Review №97

Has a good selection of radio shack parts. Very friendly and helpful.

Sa
Review №98

The workers here are very helpful but they should work on their “people” skills and talk a little more but all and all this is a great store if you are looking for rc cars or planes.

jo
Review №99

Ok folks this is in reverse order so try to keep up. Ive left this as one star to get your attention and now I have it. So it looks to me like the owner would like to know how you veiw his store and more importantly it matters to him. He went above and beyond today after I shared my frustrations with him. And I dont mean like a kiss avala. Well not one of those. Even though this starts 2 yrs ago he looked at the items listens to my story and gave me replacements on some items off the condition they were in and refunded me on an item I had purchased last month . Now most of this stuff was so far out of warranty its not funny but he showed me today that not only dose customer service still exists but that it also will get repaid . As for I will tell this story many times before I doe I am sure of it. The day I was shown that small buisness is and can be great. And the prices appear to be better than Amazon anyway. Thanks again my boy is loving his new traxass stand corrected. Thank you for your ernest reply. And to anyone reading this take the time to read the whole thing. It has a good ending.I have an Erevo . I went in for a battery. They sold me the upgrade 2 batteries and the y adaptor. I ran the car maby twice and had issues. Granted I live an hr away. So next time I was in town I took the car in . Well they sold me a new remote and transmitter. After about 600 tries to bind the two I gave up. Next time I went that way I took it in. They said it was the vxl3 speed controll they sold me that I got maby 2 runs out of. Well if you want to talk to the owner good luck . I was informed that he has multiple businesses and trying to catch him would be by chance not schedual. By now there is no warranty on the upgrade. So it sits for another year while I cool off. The other day I went back in and bought another upgrade kit for the speed control I was told was bad. Went home and the same thing. So thanks hobby town jerks . It was exactly what I thought and assured otherwise . It was that cheap spectrum remote and recever you sold me. But Im sure there is nothing you can do about it once again even though Im right there in the computer and I even have the box it came in and obviously has 0 use just like the esc had 0 use . Well gess what ? Now the darn !! Batteries are so old they dont work either. Sticking your nose in the air isnt good customer service. Being a smart mouth isnt either. My son likes rc cars but if he didnt you would never see another penny from me . I cant stand zero customer service. Or at least help in the right direction. Get some better help if your not going to be there to keep your tellers from irritating the customers. Maby a genuine how can I help you. Not a hi what can I sell you that you might or might not need at a couple hundred bucks a visit to our lovely smart mouth establishment money pit that I know your gunna donate to today because theres nobody else around to be a jerk to you today sir. Well thats what I here anyway.

St
Review №100

Wonderful sales staff to help pick out the right repair parts! Highly recommended.

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  • Address:1360 N Louisiana St Suite G, Kennewick, WA 99336, United States
  • Site:https://hobbytown.com/
  • Phone:+1 509-783-9130
Categories
  • Game store
  • Hobby store
  • Toy store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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