Bill Eh? Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I will be in Richmond, BC from August 13th through the 17th. Are there any hobby shops, with kit selections, that might be recommended? Any advice will be appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 There is Imperial Hobbies near YVR airport- highly recommended. While their website is primarily focused on gaming and fantasy models, they do have a pretty extensive selection of automotive kits, details, parts packs and paints/adhesives. If you venture northeast from Richmond, Burnaby Hobbies is pretty great also. There is Magic Box Hobbies on the west side of Vancouver, also recommended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Eh? Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 Thanks Greg. I will start with Imperial Hobbies. If I get a chance, I will look into Burnaby Hobbies and Magic Box Hobbies. My main focus is my daughter's wedding. After that, hobby shopping will come next! LOL Again, thanks for the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Are you going to have a car on your visit? If so, you could hit all three shops within about an hour's drive (not including perusing) if you ran a circuit one-way 😆 1) Imperial Hobbies for sheer number of automotive kits (domestic and Japanese) 2) Burnaby Hobbies for a good selection of unique, hard to get newer kits (mostly domestic, a few Japanese) 3) Magic Box Hobbies for a decent number of desirable kits (depending on what your tastes are) We used to have 6-7 really good hobby shops in the Lower Mainland decades ago, but times for the industry have been tough. I am happy at least these three are hanging in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 I'll second Magic Box Hobbies. I've been there a couple of times and the selection is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Eh? Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 Greg, thanks for the input and Dan, thanks for the vote of confidence for Magic Box Hobbies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64Comet404 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Check in at the postal sorting facility while you're out there, Bill. Same issues as with the facility at Mississauga-Gateway; probably more kits inside that building than in all the local shops combined! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Eh? Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 Returned from Vancouver on August 19. gman, I sincerely appreciated your recommendations. I made it to Imperial Hobbies and MagicBox Hobbies. To quote Meatloaf... Two Out of Three Ain't Bad. Ken LOL! Recap in What Did You Get Today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 I'm glad you survived your foray out west 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Eh? Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 BC in general and Vancouver specifically are so beautiful. I would happily move there if only I could afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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