Best online hobby shop to order from

[WillyBilly]

I was not sure where to ask this question, so asking it here. I am looking for a hobby shop online that gets new release products and is legitimate. What do you guys recommend? Is Kings Hobby in Texas a good place to order from?

Thanks

[Dave Van]

I like Hobbylinc........never any issues. Good deals

[tim boyd]

I recommend Spotlight Hobbies, Model Roundup, and Model Cave (a local hobby store in Ypsilanti, Michigan).  I've done business with all three and they are top notch.  I'm sure there are many others out there that also provided great service....TB  

[stinkybritches]

I have used the following with great service provided:

 

General hobby shop and aftermarket parts - Scalehobbyist, Spotlight Hobbies, Model Roundup, Mega Hobby, Hobby Nut Models, Burbank's House of Hobbies, Ted's Modeling Marketplace. 

Paint - Splash Paints, Scale Finishes, MCW Paints

Decals - IndyCals, Pattos Place

 

These are the places that I have used the most.

[niteowl7710]

Kings Hobby is a brick and mortar hobby shop in Austin, so they're a legit place.

My suggestion would be find something as close to you as possible so the shipping works in your favor, or some place that has a feasible (Like $50) spending minimum to get free shipping.

[stavanzer]

I'll Chime In, about Model Roundup. I have had nothing but Great Service from them.

And Spotlight Hobbies. Only one deal with them, but When a Kit Body was broken, they replaced it.

{1960 Johan Plymouth Wagon, no less. And Tom sent me a spare body for it, no problem}

But, Spotlight has "Improved" their Sales Listings Pages, and I find the new layout they use makes it very hard for me to browse the kits for sale the way the webpage is now set up.

Your experience may be much different than mine.

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

I've been using Mega Hobby.  They seem to get new stuff fast and have descent pricing..  Though, I normally just wait for things to come to eBay.

[WGaree]

my go to online shops are hobylinc, spotlight, model roundup, scalehobbyist-mainly for scratch building materials, tools, and painting supplies- and for my jdm itch hlj  (hobby link japan) all offer great service however hlj’s international shipping charges can get pretty high for large orders 

[jaymcminn]

Model Roundup has great service and an excellent selection. I like Spot Model (Spain) for aftermarket stuff and HLJ as well as Plaza Japan for Japanese kits. Micro Mark is my go-to for tools. 

[Rob Hall]

I've used Model Roundup, Spotlight Hobbies, Hobby Search, Hobby Link Japan, Auto World Store, and Diecast Models Warehouse for years w/ no problems.   More recently used Wes' Model Corner and Burbank's House of Hobbies (through their eBay store).   I've used Megahobby and Hobbylinc occasionally but they are hit-and-miss as far as selection and slow with backorders I've found. 

[66c10]

Auto world store 

[Justin Porter]

While not as big as some of the others like Model Roundup or Wes' Model Corner, I do like to think that I do a pretty good job of e-commerce through my shop's website for Haven Hobby in Elyria, Ohio.

[rickcaps55]

I do all my ordering from Model Roundup and Spotlight Hobby never a problem and fast delivery if it's stock.!

[Matt T.]

Scale Hobbyist (best prices on new kits)

Model Roundup

Spotlight Hobbies

[sfhess]

Burbank's House of Hobbies.

 

Edited August 3, 2024 by sfhess

[Radretireddad]

Pegasus hobbies in SoCal still has the OOP Model King/Moebius 1966 short wheel base F100 for the price of an in production kit. Great service, great price. Thanks to them my Moebius F-series collection is now complete.

Edited August 3, 2024 by Radretireddad

[mikemodeler]

My go to is Wes's Model Car Corner as logistically he is the closest with great prices and service. He does a live show most Thursday evenings at 8:00 PM Eastern time on his Facebook page to show new kits and offer commentary on them. He also covers upcoming releases and news.

Others that I use, in no particular order:

Pegasus Hobbies- some kits, but mostly for their wheels.

Burbank Hobbies- kits, magazines, wheels and Japanese kits.

Hobbylink- kits and supplies. They have great service but tend to take longer to process orders which is not a problem for me as I am slow builder.

Modelroundup- kits and supplies, Jack and his team offer great service and competitive pricing.

 

I have never had an issue with any of the above vendors that wasn't resolved quickly and satisfactorily. Despite living in a large metro area I am without a traditional hobby shop and therefore rely on local shows or the internet to get my fix. I suggest you search them to see if they have stuff you are looking for and decide for yourself which one works best for you.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

I have had great luck and prices with Burbank's House of Hobbies