Hobby Shops near Monrovia, CA

30 locations found near Monrovia

“Tons of parking!!! I went in today just to browse and ended up making a large purchase. Lol. Unfortunately, I didnt get the cashiers name nor is it on my receipt but her customer service was impeccable. Its not something that can be taught and it flowed naturally. I work in customer service and would like her to be part of our team. :) Went in 3/15 around 10:40”

4.4 Superb223 Reviews

“I see them getting bad reviews and that's not cool. Every time I visit, they're all friendly and knowledgable of their products. Do I agree with all of their prices, of coarse not, just like every business, but I understand this hobby can get expensive and they need to make their money. But, that's my decision to visit and to purchase. They don't pressure you or anything. In fact, they reward their customers with raffle tickets that could be worth some cool stuff. I suggest stopping by on a Friday night to check them out. And to the employees, thank you for your contributions to our hobby and really giving back to the youngsters that stop by, that's very cool!”

3.9 Good146 Reviews

“My LGS is better than yours.

Discovering Magic was well…Magic. I swooned head over heels for a game of cardboard and commanders. I have only been able to walk the great halls of this game with the aid of the incredible staff at The Game Cellar.

I’m a deck-building maniac so when I need Dragon Sleeves, they’ve got me. When I need singles to round out my play strategy and themes, they’ve got me. When I’m looking to crack that last pack and hit it big, they’ve got me.

You never fear the fall when there’s someone to catch you. Believe it, if they’ve got me they’ve got you too.”

4.7 Superb102 Reviews

“Dark Side Games is a decent spot for local game enthusiasts! They have a surprising selection of D&D and Warhammer items and supplies - as well as MTG packs and specialty single cards along with other game supplies.

They have two separate areas with gaming tables - a smaller section in the front near the entrance and a larger section in the back with a bit more decor and ambiance. They hold weekly structured MTG meetups and for other games as well (for a small fee) and their event schedule is easily accessed on their website.

We came in with my son in search of MTG cards and had fun browsing their selection. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Prices were on par with other gaming stories in the area. Store and play areas were clean with some interesting custom decor items.

They’re located in a shopping plaza with plenty of parking. Would be a great place to host your own card gaming sessions or join an established local specialty card gaming community!”

4.7 Superb137 Reviews

“Out of towner who visited for an event. The store has two very different halves. First, the game space was more spacious than normal but had the normal game store "things stacked everywhere" vibe that you either love or hate. The second half was the store portion, which had an above average selection without having too much. Ever walk into a game store with so many games you just don't know if any of them are any good? Not that here. The selection is that appropriate balance of curated and broad. Appreciate the stores willingness to host events and keep the hobbies alive, and for that alone I'd never give less than 5 stars.”

4.5 Superb102 Reviews

“Really enjoyed our first time 4wd racing with my 6 year old daughter here. The person running the shop was extremely helpful in tuning and explaining the tournament procedures. We want to come back again soon.”

4.8 Superb89 Reviews

“ROBOT4LESS has a small but well-curated selection of Gunpla kits, with some very competitive prices. The staff are friendly and the overall experience was pleasant. That said, a few items felt overpriced compared to other shops.”

4.6 Superb38 Reviews

“The girl who helped me was rad and really went out of her way to help me although she was clearly busy. I was being extremely indecisive and she was patient and accommodating. What more can you ask for????Oh I know.Reasonable prices and expectations.This is not a knock on the customer service but whoever is pricing these comics is out of touch with the community. I don't run a store so I can only imagine how hard it is to keep your inventory priced properly day-to-day. But they make apps for that I know because I have one to manage my 3,000 books or so.Also when I attempted to sell / try to trade in some books for either store credit or cash... I offered them Grails and the guy told me that he wasn't interested in buying them because they don't sell which I know might make me sound like I'm being overly confident or egotistical but trust me they were fire books and when I listed them they sold immediately. All I'm saying is we all know in the comic book community it's a give and take I feel like maybe the store might be going through a hard time but they could be doing so much better with the kind of customer service they have in store. I hope you take my comment as careful constructive criticism and not an attack on your shop I'm still giving you four stars for a reason.”

4.7 Superb47 Reviews

“I cannot say enough good things about this fantastic business. I met the owner (Daniel Lenhart) for the first time on my second visit. He introduced himself right when I walked in and made me feel very comfortable. My grandfather had recently passed away and left me his card collection. I decided to bring them in to get graded. I told Daniel how much this collection meant to me and he told me not to worry about a thing and that he was going to take care of me. And that he did! I was able to get my cards graded in 4 weeks! I highly recommend this place for anyone who appreciates great business.”

4.6 Superb30 Reviews

“I took my childhood toy that I received as a gift 64 years ago for repairs. Owner Charlene was such a joy to meet and her knowledge of vintage dolls was phenomenal and the selection of Dolls for sale is vast.Charlene and her team did such a outstanding repair on my toy ( Stuffed Animal) and was able to match perfectly some of the fabric. I am so thankful my toy was able to be restored. I highly recommend Dee's dolls. Thank you Charlene and your team ?”

4.7 Superb34 Reviews

“Hands down the best card shop in so cal…the perfect amount of inventory and the most easy going kind people…this place is a hidden treasure…once you come here you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about.”

4.4 Superb53 Reviews

“Love this place, as a starter model train collector, I highly recommend this place for beginners. They have a huge section of scenery, starter sets, books, track pieces and more!”

4.3 Superb64 Reviews

“Super cool shop! I was here for an unrelated event, but I ended up talking to the shop owner about anime and virtual YouTubers for a good chunk of time.

He introduced me to Weiß Schwarz and after buying a couple booster packs, I pulled a couple of cards with my favorite characters.

The vibe of the shop was quite friendly and inviting; some people were playing a fighting game on a PS5, others were playing trading card games. There was plenty of A/C, so it's a cool spot to hangout with friends.

I would definitely come back to the shop even though it's out of my way to travel here!”

5 Superb11 Reviews

“I have been consistently impressed by how professional and informative the people at Pasadena coin are. They may not buy everything that you bring them but they will never rip you off.”

4.3 Superb27 Reviews

“I visited this store to buy a superglue for repairing my necklace. This is a big store and sells lots of items. A staff in the store kindly pointed me where things are located. Without her help, I would have to spend lots of time to find a product. I appreciate their service a lot.”

4.2 Good248 Reviews

“Customer service by Sonia and Remy was ABOVE PAR!! They both were eager to help and these days, THAT'S RARE commodity! After today's experience I would recommend shopping at this store!”

4.2 Good205 Reviews

“Spent about 5 hours at Super-G on my first visit yesterday 1/15/2026. I was in town for work from out of state and brought my 1:28 scale Mini-Z to check this place out. Track fee was $20 for the day for usage of both tracks. There is a very good inventory of Mini-Z aftermarket parts at the counter- I ended up buying some parts for myself and a chassis to take home for my boys. There was plenty of room to work on my car and my neighbors in the pits were very friendly and offered some great tips to someone who is relatively new to competitive RC racing. Even though their cars were much faster than mine, they accommodated my stock class car. The track is the largest foam track I have driven on so far, and it was fun to work my lap times down using the lap timing transponder system I purchased here. I enjoyed watching the 1:10 drifters on the drift course too. It was a very neat atmosphere, and the drivers here have some absolutely beautiful cars. I was able to dip out for a bite to eat and return right back to where I left off due to the wristband re-entry policy. The only point of confusion was the google navigation pin for this location is the unused back entrance. A sign up front identifying the business would probably be helpful for future first timers. All considered 10/10 experience, I will definitely come back to this spot.”

4.2 Good122 Reviews

“This was my first time getting the Mystery box for $10 at the Duarte location . I’m absolutely thrilled with the goodies that were inside !!!!!!! I definately will be looking for them again in the future !!!”

4.2 Good122 Reviews

“Great welcoming game shop, lots of variety mtg, yugioh, Pokemon, one piece, 40 k minis. Always someone friends playing having a good time. Welcomes newbies and vets would def recommend to my discord”

4.2 Good73 Reviews

“I had been trying to find a good frame shop in the area and they all either overcharged or were never open when they were supposed to be so I ended up at Michael's. The older gentlemen who assisted me was super friendly and knowledgeable. Nice to have great service!”

4.2 Good56 Reviews

“From what I can see walking in this shop was definitely affected by the pandemic. It's incredibly frustrating to see a great set up for this card shop and rarely anyone to stop by. I was greeted by the owner and he was very polite and friendly. Being a vanguard player also means that there are not too many card shops that do or even sell Vanguard. So to meet a card shop owner who actually plays and sells the game that they are selling just blew me away. It sucks that really no one knows about this place. It's a great set up, they have a great selection of card supplies and vanguard sets and the owner is extremely kind and fun. I want more people who play Vanguard to know about such a great place.”

4.3 Superb23 Reviews

“Covina Hobby is a very cool old school neighborhood hobby shop. Awesome staff and a selection of merchandise you won't find anywhere else. A real experience to visit.”

4.1 Good99 Reviews

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I love coming to WILDCARD! ? The staff is always welcoming, helpful, and super knowledgeable. They’ve got plenty of space for tournaments, so events never feel cramped, and the prizing is honestly amazing ??. There’s also plenty of parking, which makes every visit easy and stress-free. They almost always have exactly what I’m looking for too. Highly recommend this spot to any TCG players! ?✨”

4.1 Good84 Reviews

“I really enjoy coming to this store with my boyfriend. There’s lots of bulk for Pokemon and Yu Gi Oh and other card games and they host events. I also found a Melffy deck box I wanted which is hard to find. They accept Venmo and Zelle as well!”

4.1 Good155 Reviews

“Amazing staff!! They went above and beyond helping me put an order in for some Mario plush and finding a plush on their website that I thought was sold lol. They went as far as even giving me a phone call. Also very fast shipping. They arrived in two days and packaged with care with paper tags all in mint condition. Thanks so much Neko’s. I definitely will be ordering again from you and will be watching your website for any new Mario Plush I may need to add to my collection.”

3.6 Good21 Reviews

“Great selection of cars, truck, boats, planes, and accessories. There are a ton of aftermarket parts as well as stock parts available. Plenty of wheels and tires as well as replacement bodies. A few older and discontinued models can be found here for sale as well. Friendly and knowledgeable staff as well as cool mini indoor dirt track. Definitely a fun place to check out!”

3.9 Good185 Reviews

“I want to thank Domino City. My son was diagnosed with Leukemia, on January 11th and this is the one thing that put a smile on his face. I know nothing about pokemon as a father and the person directed me to get what was best for my son. He also gave me an extra pack. Which means a lot. Thank you”

3.9 Good86 Reviews

“I highly recommend this anime store on the second floor of Arcadia Mall. The store has a complete range of goods, not only the Pokémon cards I like, but also various Gundam products, and there are many varieties of blind boxes. What surprised me is that the recently popular Labubu and Sunny Angle are also available in their store. The enthusiastic service of the employees won my recognition. I give her a thumbs up and I will keep patronizing them.”

3.3 Good76 Reviews

“I have been going here for a while, its one of the few shops i find that have high quality models. Prices are fair. I love going every time I visit that mall. I highly recommend this shop to anyone. I live in an area where shops like these don't exist.”

3.7 Good72 Reviews

“Amazing store! They have a little bit of everything for everyone so it's worth stopping by if you're in the Montebello mall! Staff is all friendly and willing to help if need be!”

3.7 Good96 Reviews