Scheels — Local services in The Colony

Scheels / The Colony. As a child growing up on The east side of North Texas I’ll never forget opening day of incredible universe in Garland. Today that location is Fry’s electronics which is in it’s final days before a certain death. Incredible universe was very much the type of supersized ridiculous business concept that you saw in the 90s, life sized animatronic farm animals, Texas sized sections that seem to be gargantuan just for the novelty of their size alone. They had a play place in the front for small children, sort of like IKEA does today, and they had massive interactive exhibits and all kinds of gimmicks around to give you an almost Disneyland level of immersion while having a shopping experience.

I thought those days were behind us.

And then I went to Scheels in The Colony.

Scheels presents itself as a “All Sports” store. The best way I can describe it is if Bass Pro Shop and Academy Sports got together and had a baby that won the lottery, that would be Scheels.

This is certainly the most ridiculous and detailed sports and outdoors store I have encountered yet.

Massive detailed bronze sculptures are outside, including a photo op with Abraham Lincoln himself.

You enter in to the huge lobby by passing through a expansive saltwater aquarium that passes over your head and into support columns around you.

There is a imposing carnival style Ferris Wheel as a centerpiece of the store. You can almost imagine the joy spinning around on this carnival ride as you slowly begin to stop caring about all of the money in your bank account about to be given to Scheels.

Upstairs you’ll find a Ripleys believe it or not quality life sized statue of Emmitt Smith in his Super Bowl prime, and then be shocked to the bone as you realize that it’s not a statue at all, it’s a Disney style animatronic that actually uses Emmitt Smith’s on voice and a speaker hidden behind its robotic face.

There is a Nolan Ryan cyborg as well.

Welcome to Scheels. We’ve got robots. No admission required. 💯

There is a detailed toy section with a Lego rowdy the cowboy mascot. There is a massive candy shop with imported candies from around the world and hundreds of selections sold by weight. They have an armory with weaponry that can take down the most mighty elephant in the vast jungles of India. I spotted a miniature bowling alley. I’m pretty sure I saw samurai swords. Maybe even a Klingon battle sword.

There is an taxidermy African giraffe.

You can’t help but be blown away at the selection and arrangement in this multi level shopping experience, tailor-made to delight and entertain you while enticing you to spend every dollar you have accessible to your pocket.

I watched the look of wonder and amazement in my daughters eyes and remembered my own moment stepping into incredible universe decades ago and feeling exactly the same.

Well worth the...

Meh. We went to the firearm section. Heather was awesome. Actually knew what she was talking about. Pretty sure she carried the entire store on her back. I could tell she knew what she was talking about from the first sentence she spoke. Scheels, treat her well and protect that woman at all costs. She’s a beast, respectfully, and people of this caliber are one in a million. She gave great advice, great guidance, great suggestions, with articulation skills equivalent to or surpassing the best of modern warrior scholars. She deserves a raise, a bonus, and an XL meatlovers pizza as a thank you for your awesomeness. Seriously, do that for her. There was an older gentleman behind the desk, he was also cool. Good guy. Very friendly, informative, genuinely fun to talk to. The only reason there are 3 stars in this review are because of them.

Everyone else? Didn’t even know who was able to make a sale and who wasn’t. Most of them were still cool, they just didn’t fully seem like they knew what was going on, or didn’t seem like they were fully in the loop. I mean, it took them half an hour just to figure out if a basic product was in stock or not, and to tell us who we can talk to to ask if it’s in stock. Not really sure what that was about. Other customers were also complaining about the long wait times at the desk. The shorter heftier blonde girl, employee, when we finally asked if she could help us, seemed like she wanted to argue and rudely asked if there was a problem when my friend seemed irritated about her long wait. We weren’t being rude, so I’m not sure what that energy from her was about. In fact i wasnt even part of that conversation lol I was totally off to the side and somehow catching strays from her. She was even more upset when she couldn’t upsell us and began resorting to personal jabs and insults after not being able to upsell us, which was rather, uh, odd… to say the least lol. Rather uncalled for, especially because what she was trying to upsell was simply just not what my friend wanted. Not sure if she was just upset she doesn’t get the extra commission or what that was about, but like, probably don’t recommend you keep her on your sales team. There’s a way to make sales and there’s a way to argue against sales, this woman was definitely doing the latter. By the end we were thiiiis close to just going to a different store. I’m not mad about it but I figure it’s probably a good idea to bring this to scheels team’s attention as well as give a heads up to other customers so they’re not caught off guard.

But hey, when in doubt, go to Heather. You’ll be well taken care of. Regardless of if it’s advice, technical specs and information, general guidance, or if you need the exact dimensions of every single item in the store, she probably knows it off the top of her head...

If you're a sports enthusiast or just love a unique shopping experience, Scheels in Grandscape is a must-visit destination. This massive sports super store, located in the heart of the Grandscape development in Texas, offers an unforgettable shopping experience with its ample parking, impressive aquarium, and thrilling ferris wheel.

One of the first things that struck me about Scheels in Grandscape was the ample parking available. With a sprawling parking lot that can accommodate numerous cars, finding a parking spot was a breeze, making my visit stress-free from the get-go.

Upon entering the store, I was immediately drawn to the massive aquarium that serves as the centerpiece of the store. It's a mesmerizing sight with its colorful fish and aquatic life, providing a tranquil and serene ambiance as I browsed through the aisles. The aquarium also serves as an interactive educational tool, allowing visitors of all ages to learn about different species of fish and marine life, making it a great place for families to explore and learn together.

As I made my way through the store, I was delighted to discover the ferris wheel located right inside. It's not every day you come across a ferris wheel in a sports store, and I couldn't resist taking a ride. The ferris wheel provided breathtaking views of the store and the surrounding Grandscape development, giving me a unique perspective of the area and making my shopping experience truly unforgettable.

The store itself offers an extensive range of sports equipment, apparel, and accessories for a wide variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, golf, hunting, fishing, and more. The selection was impressive, and the knowledgeable staff were readily available to assist with any questions or recommendations.

In addition to the sports merchandise, Scheels in Grandscape also features interactive games and activities, including a virtual reality simulator, a shooting gallery, and a mini bowling alley, providing hours of entertainment for visitors of all ages.

Overall, my experience at Scheels in Grandscape was nothing short of exceptional. The ample parking, stunning aquarium, thrilling ferris wheel, and extensive selection of sports merchandise and interactive activities make it a true sports lover's paradise. Whether you're a serious athlete or simply enjoy sports and unique shopping experiences, Scheels in Grandscape is a must-visit destination that offers something...