J-Bar Hobbies is a family-owned and operated store located in Tecumseh, Michigan, offering a wide variety of hobby supplies and toys. The shop features plastic model kits of airplanes, cars, tanks, ships, and space ships, along with hundreds of fully finished diecast models. Customers can find a large selection of paint, glue, and tools designed specifically for model building. The store also stocks numerous train sets and accessories, including N Scale and O Scale options, as well as intro-level Lion Chief box sets. While the shop has a good collection of models and train items, some reviews note that the model railroad selection could be larger. In addition to models, J-Bar Hobbies carries puzzles, games, old-fashioned toys, books, puppets, stuffed animals, fidgets, model rockets, kites, and more, ensuring there is something for all ages and interests. The store is known for its friendly staff, who provide helpful service, including special assistance with rare or hard-to-find items. Customers appreciate the well-packaged, professional shipping service and the friendly, knowledgeable in-store experience. The shop is popular among locals and visitors alike, often called “The Train Store” by kids due to the trains displayed above. With its ever-changing inventory, J-Bar Hobbies is a great place to find new hobby supplies, start a collection, or find toys perfect for the family.
Great place to pick up some no-frills hobby essentials. Tamya cement, enamel paints, glues, synthetic brushes, and terrain materials. Huge selection of models. Kind staff
June 2026
Great Mom and Pop style store. Easy to do business with. Sent them on a scavenger hunt to find a specific model I wanted.
They ended up finding it within a timely manner and worked to get it sent out just as fast and they found it for me
April 2026
I love spending portions of my Saturday browsing the store and visiting with the friendly staff.
