any good model stores within 2 or so hours of nj

[youpey]

are there any good model stores within 2 or so hours of nj. I am talking store with huge selection of models. more than just a hobby lobby has. Like a mix of old and new models. there used to be one in north jersey, but they closed down a few years ago

[SfanGoch]

Being that you're from Jersey, you should know the answer to that. Those days of browsing through the shelves are becoming memories now. Nothing in NYC anymore. The shops in NJ are likewise defunct. The few places left, like Jan's Hobby Shop on the UES, aren't worth the trouble because you'll get gouged big time. There's a place in Astoria, Queens called ModelCars.com. It's primarily a mail order operation; but, it has a physical location:

3801 23rd Avenue #407

Astoria, NY 11105

The model car selection is pretty decent, as are the prices. If you do decide to drop by, don't expect a regular hobby shop layout. It is, like I said, primarily a mail order business. They'll let you use a ladder to check out what's on the shelves. If you want something not in stock, they'll order it for you. 

 

[peter31a]

I know there is Tech Toys which is not far from the NNL East venue. I believe an RC shop but it also has a large model selection. Haven't been there in awhile but have recently seen someone recommending in another forum/Facebook (I forget where exactly).

[youpey]

my birthday is coming up and i wanted to go to a model store to pick out some fresh models and paint. i live in NJ and was willing to drive around 2 hours to a good place, but it seems like maybe that is a thing of the past

[Jhedir6]

1 minute ago, youpey said:

my birthday is coming up and i wanted to go to a model store to pick out some fresh models and paint. i live in NJ and was willing to drive around 2 hours to a good place, but it seems like maybe that is a thing of the past

Happy Bday.

I know of nothing that way, but if you're ever in or near Buffalo there's at least one brick and mortar left standing. Section 8 Hobbies. They have a website of course but Justin has a very full shop. Lots of kits from cars/planes/armour and sci-fi as well.

Well stocked with a lot of different paint brands. Not sure how far away it is for you, but Im sure it's farther than 2hrs. 

He does ship and usually had a 15% code for online and a lot of the time has a 25% off for walk ins. I try to stop there whenever I'm over the border.

[CapSat 6]

If you want to venture into PA, there is Nicholas Smith Trains and Hobbies. They’re in Newtown Square, PA. Large selection of auto kits. Mostly new stuff, but a few older (last 5 or so years)  releases are there, too. Staff is nice, it’s a large store with toys, slot cars, Lego, some die casts, and a huge Train section upstairs. 

[CapSat 6]

Another one in PA with a good selection (all new stuff, though) is Modelbahn Ott in Boyertown, PA. All of the actual hobby stores we used to have are folding up, unfortunately. 

[SfanGoch]

28 minutes ago, Jhedir6 said:

I know of nothing that way, but if you're ever in or near Buffalo there's at least one brick and mortar left standing. Section 8 Hobbies.

I've been an online customer for some years. Justin is a good dude.

[Brett Barrow]

There's AAA Hobbies in Magnolia, South Jersey.  Ok, maybe I'm a bit biased since I work there part time but they're the retail arm of Stevens International so they have access to everything they carry and that's pretty much all current model car companies.  No old stuff, though.   

[Tom Geiger]

In Wayne, New Jersey there's a place with two full gymnasiums worth of new kits, old kits, resin and aftermarket parts and decals from the best vendors in the country.  It's called NNL East. There will also be two gymnasiums full of display models built by the best builders in the country, who will be happy to meet you.  It's this Saturday, and if you are in New Jersey there's no excuse not to be there!

Full details on the website:   www.nnleast.com

 

 

[youpey]

3 hours ago, Tom Geiger said:

In Wayne, New Jersey there's a place with two full gymnasiums worth of new kits, old kits, resin and aftermarket parts and decals from the best vendors in the country.  It's called NNL East. There will also be two gymnasiums full of display models built by the best builders in the country, who will be happy to meet you.  It's this Saturday, and if you are in New Jersey there's no excuse not to be there!

Full details on the website:   www.nnleast.com

 

 

oh goodness. how did i not know about this when i been googling model show in nj. 

 

i will be there. i went to the one a couple of weeks ago at the same place but it was all military models. i ended up leaving after about 10 minutes. 

[SfanGoch]

1 hour ago, youpey said:

i went to the one a couple of weeks ago at the same place but it was all military models. i ended up leaving after about 10 minutes. 

I respected you up you that comment, knave.  

[NYLIBUD]

If you want to go a little further east on LI,there's,Willis Hobbies,on Willis Ave,in Minneola.Three stories high.Great inventory.The store is immaculate..These guys are smart and know how to keep their store thriving.They've been there for several years.Its worth the trip..And then if you wanna driven even further east,there's Bayshore hobbies.He is right off sunrise hwy.The owner has more inventory then he's got space..

And dam I wish I could've gone to the NNLeast..I guess I'm just too lazy..