This place may not seem like much, but it's one of the best hobby shops around. Jaime and Kam know their stuff! From comics to board games to models and clock repair. They have a great community of Magic players and strong community of Warhammer and Heroclix. This place also serves another purpose. It's a safe place for young teens to get together and enjoy table top games. The community needs to give Hobby Central more recognition for what it does for kids who maybe don't fit in at school or are considered to be weirdos by their peers. A place to be themselves and stay out of trouble. The city doesn't even have anything close to this for the age group. I spend at least two nights a week in there playing and love every minute of it! If your a parent know that Jaime's shop is great for your kid to be just make sure they...
Read moreOkay dude straight up I love this place I'm not even into the hobby stuff all the much but my dad really is and they giys who work here totally understand that. It's awesome I've been to alot of Storrs like that getting Warhammer 40K stuff for my dad for Christmas and his birthday and whatnot and the staff here always are nice and helpful I can't even begin to explain how lucb I appreciate that. I've been to a bunch of stores like these and had the staff talk down to me for not knowing what I'm looking for but not here not ever. I will always come here for that like I have been for years. They have a huge selection of items from comic books to trains, to Warhammer, pokemon, lots of paints and so much more.The place is kept up well and it a easy to...
Read moreWhat a great shop. First time visitor yesterday, and I was just killing a bit of time before an appointment. No agenda walking in. Just curious. The back of the store is set up for game nights and the walls are PACKED. There are games, accessories, models, paints, glues, components of every kind imaginable.
It’s a treasure trove. The board game section was my favorite part. Definitely keeping that in mind for gift-giving times. My family truly enjoys Catan - and this store had 5-6 versions plus expansion...
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