Hobby Shops near Fairfield, NJ

“The experience was a pleasure from the day I walked in the store. Austin was as responsive and consultative and his father JR was a first class gentleman who took his time and gave a thorough explanation of how to care for the products we bought. I will definitely go back to this store for more and HIGHLY recommend you do as well.

Outstanding experience!!”

“Shadow Hobbies has everything you could want for remote-controlled cars and planes! The selection is incredible, and the prices are really customer-friendly. Highly recommend for any RC enthusiast!”

“Fantastic hobby store with 2 professional and well maintained slot car tracks. Great selection of models as well. Worth the trip from almost any distance. Highly recommended. Thanks!”

“As you make your way up to the door, the first thing you notice is the ornate stained glass designed windows that flank either side. Is this place a temple for these beings? Is it another art studio that specializes in such craftsmanship? Your curiosity gets the better of you and you examine the door more closely to reveal the word: Highlander. It invokes images of power, cleverness and the always fashionable tartan-print of kilts! You read the second word: Games. It invokes images of fun, laughter and memories of childhood. These words conflict, yet they create a fusion of harmony that you yearn to find out more about. So, you do what any wise explorer would do with such curiosity: you act upon it and delve further as you open the door.

Before you does indeed stand a place of worship, though not in a conventional sense. The walls are lined with tapestries and banners of more prominent figures and kingdoms. There are colorful portraits featuring strange landscapes, creatures and powerful individuals of great status. There are pews of cushioned steel and tables crafted of lacquered and stained wood where the acolytes perform strange cardboard rituals.

To your immediate right, there is a glass encased reliquary filled with valuable cardboard texts of all kinds: artifacts, spells, summons and more, that, if one were to offer the warden(s) behind the counter a charitable donation, one could certainly have such powerful knowledge for themselves. How does one protect such things? The warden(s) show you the assortment of plastic barriers forged in dragon’s fire, magic tomes covered in protective coating for your cardboard treasures and several other ways to transport your materials.

The shelves beyond the warden’s post are filled to the brim with colorful receptacles with strange names…what do they mean? What horrors can these hued cubes unleash?

Then, you notice the back wall of the temple is filled with more of these colored boxes, only this time: they seem to be filled with a more straightforward ability: to summon entire armies to fight for you. There are books that sit beside them: no doubt the strategies and notes of ancient generals that came before you. Will you raise one of your own and aim for glory? There is so much to see here, yet you are conflicted. Do you raise an army? Do you unleash the power of a box upon the shelves? Do you acquire something fron the reliquary?

The choice is yours.

This section is for those who have no idea what I’m blabbering about above:

Highlander Games offers trading card products such as Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering, Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited and Flesh and Blood as well as hosts regularly scheduled events featuring your favorite card games!

They also have a large assortment of board games, including a fully stocked board game lounge where you and anyone you bring will be welcome to spend time learning a new game or playing an old favorite before you buy it for yourself! On Thursdays, there is an open board game night in which you can be sure others who love board games will be present.

Fancy yourself a player of the wargaming scene? Highlander has an active group of Warhammer gamers who are happy to help new players get started and allow veteran players to join in the fun. There is a great assortment of Citadel brand paints and supplies as well as Duncan Roades Two Thin Coats paint available for those wishing to paint miniatures for Warhammer, DnD, tabletop games and more!

Speaking of DnD, Highlander has several active Dungeons and Dragons groups; though space in these groups is limited and they may not always be allowing new additions: but don’t let that stop you! If you’re looking for a place to host your own Dungeons and Dragons sessions, look no further! The store is happy to lend you a table and space for your glorious campaigns!

Highlander Games has an amazing and fun com”

“Shout out to Janett(sorry if I misspelled your name) for helping me out. It was my first time buying a Tamiya model kit which it is also gonna be my first build and the lady even assist me on the recommendation for the tools needed when building the stuff that I bought. Will buy again to this store next time.”

“This place is the best hobby shop in NJ. I have been to a few dozen hobby shops and this place has it all. Parts for all types of RC stuff. (NOT JUST TRAXXAS) like every other hobby shop nowadays. Keep up the good work and remember to support your small business local hobby shop!”

“Great shop to visit if you are into Funko Pops. As soon as you enter, you are surrounded by pops everywhere. Most shops just carry a million commons but Wize Guys carry a huge variety of pops from old to new. Definitely worth a visit!”

“Family owned and operated Apollo flags has been assisting our fire department for over 20 years. Always there to help with guidance and what type of flags to get with the current styles and their service is also second to none. They also help with custom orders”

“Had an absolutely fantastic experience getting a large piece of art framed here by Connie! She enthusiastically helped us select frames and mats that not only complimented the piece, but also complimented our existing decor. And she did an absolutely fabulous job - we are so thrilled with the end result! Thanks a million, Connie!!!”

“Time Warp used to be the greatest game store in NJ. It was cluttered but it had EVERYTHING, from indie RPGs to weird board games to minis. I used to play board games here every Friday night, and the community was amazing; it was a home away from home.

Unfortunately, the owner passed away a couple years ago and the store is very different (though the awesome and welcoming community persists). Now the store is much less cluttered and has more comfortable gaming space. But the new owner’s approach is… well they only care about CCGs. I play wargames here most weeks, and I make an effort to buy something every time I’m there because I’d like to keep the store going as a friendly place to play.

But it’s not easy. The stock of board games appears to be ever dwindling, and they flat-out don’t stock board wargames anymore. I think they sell some D&D books, but no interesting indie RPGs. The Warhammer selection is barely refreshed and not at all responsive to what people at the store play or want to play. And I swear, they haven’t restocked their paints in a year. I have to go to other stores to get even the most basic paints.

The staff is as friendly as the community, and I get it, Magic and Pokemon are cash cows. But they’re leaving (a lot of) money on the table by neglecting every other type of gaming. It’d be nice if Time Warp once again showed its regulars as much love and loyalty as they show it.”

“Amazing place. Didn't know this place was still around as they moved to another location just down the road a few hundred feet. Used to come here way way back when.. Obviously the original owners are gone but this place is bigger and better than ever. Paul is extremely knowledgeable and helpful.”

“Dr. Saslow is very knowledgeable and also most pleasant in conversation, call to make an appointment and I strongly recommend Ye Olde Curiositie Shoppe for all your relatedbusiness needs”

“Have been here twice now for custom framing projects and the woman who helped me both times was fantastic. She really helped with picking out frames and mattes and both art pieces turned out beautiful!”

“I needed to have photos framed and went to my local Michaels' . The woman that helped me was the same that patiently helped me two years ago with another project I needed framed. I had a lot of leg pain, and she could not have been more helpful or kind. Brought me out her stool so I could sit, and kept moving on the project. While she was measuring, another woman shopping said to me "This woman is a gem, she has helped me before." Could not agree more, wish I caught her first name, but I believe her surname is Matano? Just cannot thank her enough. Chris B.”

“Dana in framing is glorious. She is a lovely person & very good at her job. I brought a rare & signed Disney lithograph that i wanted matted and framed for a colleague's wife. She put together several great looks. I went her suggestions as she is the professional. Very happy with what i got and only 3 weeks to finish the project. I am a huge fan!”

“Fantastic! I don’t know the reason, but the store was impecable! Very organized and clean! I was really impressed! I worked in Michaels for 6 years and this store was the worst… not anymore! Congrats! I wanted to send a message to the store, but there is no link for store reviews?”

“My son recently got into coin collecting and I don’t know much about it. I took my son a few other places, but will never go anywhere else again. The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable and as we were walking out, my son even said something to me about how nice he was.”

“Great store! I needed so much help trying to figure out MTG and the staff went above and beyond! Not only did I get a rundown of all the different packs and prices BUT she also told me about all the different playing formats. The store felt super welcoming and I can't wait to go again! Hopefully with a bit more luck when it comes to packs!”