Walmart

[Sledsel]

I thought a post telling which Walmarts carry kits maybe helpful. This is Wooster Ohio

Edited April 27 by Sledsel

[Shark]

I wish I could add to your list, but the 4 closest to me don't carry them. I see 3 or 4 in your picture I would get.

[PappyD340]

I'm in central NC and none of them close to me have them either, I was told that it's an individual Walmart decision to carry the models or not. 

[slusher]

I have to go to Jackson to a Walmart that carries models about 50 miles. I like that Boss Nova..

[rattle can man]

my local recently started carrying them again. But like the picture shows, nothing of interest. 

[deuces wild]

The '67 SS-396,

340 Duster and maybe the '53 Ferd pick'em up truck look interesting....🤔😁😎👍

[johnyrotten]

My local store doesn't carry any but the store in Gloversville does. Store number 1806. Albany new york area. 

[catpack68]

I’m in NC and none of the 4 WalMarts near me have models

[stavanzer]

I'll have to check here in Bakersfield.

I would like The Cat & Boss Nova.

[stavanzer]

And, the '53 Ford is always at Hobby Lobby, in two or three versions.

[1930fordpickup]

The wallmart in Holland ( Toledo Suburb) Ohio has them but the 2 in Toledo do not. None in Monroe MI or Adrain.

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Much as I hate to admit it, I've started going to Wallyworld when I'm on that side of town to save a few bucks on some groceries, so next time I'm there, I'll have a look.

[Shark]

I'm not much of a Walmart person either, but the hobby shops around me are all gone for some years now. I would buy some kits at WM though.  So it's mail order or Hobby Lobby.

[webestang]

"The Cat" looks tasty. 

[BKF]

It would be nice if there was a way of knowing which stores has kits. I've only seen them at one store long ago but don't remember where. I usually look when i go into a Walmart. 

[Rbray47]

2 hours ago, BKF said:

It would be nice if there was a way of knowing which stores has kits. I've only seen them at one store long ago but don't remember where. I usually look when i go into a Walmart. 

That would be helpful. About the only thing I stop into Walmart for is motor oil. The parking lots and the pathway to the toy section takes more time than I want to spend checking the half dozen stores in the area. 

[johnyrotten]

It's fairly simple to find what stores in your area stock them. Search model kits nearby or walmart model kits nearby.  The results should show up, and the store number/location where they are. My local does not stock any, but two stores fairly close by do. Their app does the same, I don't use it, but my wife does. It's not the best app according to her. Hopefully this helps.

[oldcarfan]

 No Walmart in our area carries kits, and from the posted pictures I see, everything that they do put out is something I already have. It sucks too, because the closest hobby shops are either Austin, Tx an hour and a half away, or Dallas, 3 hours away. I did catch up to the Walmart local Dept. Manager again a few weeks ago and she still says she won't allow model kits on her floor. Not sure what that's about.

 

[BKF]

12 hours ago, johnyrotten said:

It's fairly simple to find what stores in your area stock them. Search model kits nearby or walmart model kits nearby.  The results should show up, and the store number/location where they are. My local does not stock any, but two stores fairly close by do. Their app does the same, I don't use it, but my wife does. It's not the best app according to her. Hopefully this helps.

I never could make it work that way.  But yesterday I did a search for the AMT 53 Ford in the pic and it showed one available for pickup today at a Walmart an hour away. Then I checked availability at nearby stores but none showed available. 

[johnyrotten]

37 minutes ago, BKF said:

I never could make it work that way.  But yesterday I did a search for the AMT 53 Ford in the pic and it showed one available for pickup today at a Walmart an hour away. Then I checked availability at nearby stores but none showed available. 

It's hit or miss me as well. The search just gives me options of multiple stores, hobby lobby ect. Still gotta do some leg work. At least you found the kit you're looking for.

Edited Wednesday at 03:17 PM by johnyrotten

[1930fordpickup]

I do not use this but wallmart does offer an In Store pick up. Not sure how it works. You have to watch who is selling the kit but you can pick you local store as pick up with free shipping. Again I have not used it. 

[Sledsel]

On 4/29/2025 at 4:14 PM, BKF said:

It would be nice if there was a way of knowing which stores has kits. I've only seen them at one store long ago but don't remember where. I usually look when i go into a Walmart. 

That is why I started this topic.

[rattle can man]

Well, they lasted a whole month at my nearest. Nothing anywhere to be found today.

[1930fordpickup]

18 minutes ago, rattle can man said:

Well, they lasted a whole month at my nearest. Nothing anywhere to be found today.

Check the clearance isle. Some things end up there fast.

[Rodent]

1 minute ago, 1930fordpickup said:

Check the clearance isle. Some things end up there fast.

The $400 KitchenAid stand mixers that didn't sell at Christmas hit the clearance cabinet for $200 in early January. Glad I check that part of the store when I am there.