Hobby Shops near Burien, WA

“This is by far the best hobby shop in the Pacific Northwest! The owner is very friendly and welcoming. He will help you out with anything. Whether you are just looking around or shopping, the owner will be more than happy to assist you! Their stuff is reasonably priced, and I could spend hours in there just browsing and chatting. I have gotten a few of my locomotives and rolling stock from them at great prices! Overall, it's an awesome shop in a great community. It's definitely worth your time checking it out!”

“I was so happy to find this place in my neighborhood instead of having to drive into town. The owner was friendly, polite and informative, helping me understand some of the technicalities of coins and precious metals.
He was very gracious and personable and really put my mind at ease regarding the ins and outs and explaining some of the processes used in determining values and authenticity.
'Just a great experience!”

“Every Time I’m in the area I swing by and pick something up from here. The man running the shop is always nice and gives some nice discounts. Prices are a lot better here than they are on Amazon.”

“I’ve purchased a few games from the store and have found it to be affordable! The staff there are super friendly and they have a sizable inventory. They are such a wonderful staple in the neighborhood. Have a beer at Four Generals and then check them out!”

“I can say that most companies, including from other retail or industry sectors, could learn important lessons from this company. They are supremely CUSTOMER oriented, they know how to help and treat their customers, and their employees are ALWAYS cheerful, helpful and knoweledgeable. KUDOS to the owners, who evidently have put a lot of HARD work and SMART thinking into their business.I bought my Baby lock Vesta from them in Sept/2023, and have purchased many sewing accessories at their store online, at the Expo in Puyallup and their Tacoma store. It is a pleasure to take their classes, and the Sew & Stitchery Expos they help organize are a MUST: fun, educative, incredible people. KUDOS to ALL of them”

“Wonderful store! Delightful, small business female owner passionate about everything rocks, minerals, fossils, and healthy, holistic lifestyle. Also has nice space for special events.”

“I was in town for a comedy show and stopped into this shop by chance. But im glad I did. Great selection of current magic products. Priced at msrp which can be hard to come by. The vibe of the place felt warm and welcoming. The young man who helped me check out did a great job of pitching the stores custom Polaris sleeves and at only 7 bucks I had to give them a shot.

They have a lot of space for gaming and run local Pokémon and magic events. This is a game store worth stopping at.”

“An excellent card shop with plenty of play space, a great variety of games to buy, and a friendly staff. You can't ask for more from an LGS :)They host several card tournaments throughout the week for the many games they carry. They also have a number of DnD models, paints and supplies, and other accessories for your tabletop needs. Their selection of Pokémon, Magic, and Yu-Gi-Oh products is impressive. And they carry more niche games like Weiss Schwarz, Shadowverse, and Wixoss. A fantastic place for a quick shopping trip or playing for hours in a tournament.”

“I’m a beginner sewist and this shop has been a godsend!!! They have everything you could possibly need, and then some. A beautiful array of fabrics and tools for all types of projects. They also always have a good selection of Anita Jeram fabrics (my personal favorite)! There is an immense feeling of community within this shop. Everyone seems to know everyone and it’s extremely sweet and heartwarming. All the expert sewists behind the counter are always so nice and helpful! I love love love this place, and you will too!!? they sometimes give out bandaids too (when you check out) for all your rotary injuries! Amazing place!”

“I was very nervous about ordering from here the reviews seemed old and the price seemed to good to be true but I am so happy I did! The customer service was amazing the guy I talked to actually told me how I might be able to modify their products to meet my needs and the sipping was super fast and I am so happy with the body I will definitely be doing more with them.”

“Tucked away up in Skyway on the corner of a tiny strip mall is the Skyway Model Shop. It is here model makers will find rare kits of all kinds in well-defined sections with prices comparable to what online sellers are selling for (yes, the owners of this shop do their homework). From car model kits to war planes, art supplies, and just about any & all a hobbyist loves you can probably find here. The hours of operation are minimal & they're closed at the start of the week. Still, if you want to find that elusive kit that online markets can't seem to keep in stock, give the gentlemen here a try. Great shop, sirs!”

“Awesome store been shopping here for years. The first time I went in the storeroom I had an idea for product. I truly didn’t believe I could make it. The staff member “Sadiiq” helped me through the whole prototyping process and helped me realize I could actually achieve what I imagined. Which rubber to make a mold, which liquid plastic to use, he even pointed me in the direction of a local 3D Design House. And now years later I am launching our first model in retail stores! I wanted to thank him personally but he no longer works at this store! So if you see this Sadiiq, THANK YOU!!!”

“Yup. Michael's in Tukwila is a good store. Ordered 1 qt. deep pour epoxy for p/u. The order was ready w/in an hour. I was hoping to meet my future x-wife here but I again I failed.”

“Honestly the coolest store I've ever been in, my jaw dropped when i saw the massive model car selection. Jose was a massive help! he was professional and more then willing to jump in and help with any of our needs. The lady at the front desk was also very sweet and friendly all around 11/10 experience!!!!!!!!”

“Why haven't I gone in here before!? I found everything I needed and more. It was my first time in there wondering alone because there were so many different things to look through. The sales are outstanding! I will certainly be back soon and will make this my go to supply store.”

“Needed a very specific car for my father's birthday. Found the exact model online with a week to go and ordered it 2nd day air to be safe. Looked at the tracking info this morning and it wasn't going to get here till late next week!! So I found this shop online and took a trip downtown (the phone number listed isn't correct), total hail Mary to try and save the day.Google maps steered me wrong, but once I found my way to the shop (deep in the bowels of the super interesting / eclectic Pike Place Market), it was exactly what I was looking for! The owner was helpful and friendly, the car I needed was within arms reach and the price was reasonable (a bit more than online prices, but I didn't have to factor in shipping).10/10 would shop here again.”

“Amazing!! If you need some help with coins or silver or jewelry this is the place to go. I had some coins and silver and the helped me with everything. Great customer service. Everyone was so kind and very knowledgeable. Will definitely be back!!”

“Shop owner is the nicest dude ever! He always has solid advice for whatever question you got if you're new and breaking into the hobby. Made my intro into 40k an easy achievable one and also has very informative paint classes as well if you need help ironing out your paint skills! Pick up a kit and paint you won't regret it comin here.Oh yeah, and he saved a 1,000 people from burning building in one go. (Definitely true) so there's that too. :)”

“I have a large scale Walkera Helicopter that recently developed an electrical issue. However, when I tried to troubleshoot the problem, I ended up with two possible causes but was unable to prove which it was, as when one component was removed from the system, the issue disappeared, but the same thing happened when the other component was removed from the system. I researched vendors in my area and I liked the sound of Hobby Town the best, as they seemed to have more models in stock than most others and a greater on hand selection of parts as well! My intent was to see if they had both parts in stock and to price them. When I got there, I was immediately approached by a salesman who was extremely friendly and helpful and who spent a considerable time with me and had much technical expirience. He was very patient with me and answered all my questions. I was so impressed with his enthusiasm that I decided to return in a week and purchase another Helicopter from him! I spent about an hour with this man and I learned a great deal from him. I had a really enjoyable and informative time there and as soon as I got home, I employed a couple of his suggestions and was able to solve my Helicopter problem post haste! And it works excellently! From the places I researched, I'm most impressed with Hobby Town! I would give them ten stars, if I could! I now consider Hobby Town to be my place to go to and depend on and I will recommend them to other hobbiests that I associate with, without hesitation!
Thanks, HobbyTown! You guys were great! I hope this review helps your business grow and you can display a greater selection of kits and replacement parts in the future!
Again, thanks for your help and happy flights or drives or water sports.

With gratitude and admiration:
G. P. C.”

“I adore this shop. Yes, they have your traditional Seattle souvenirs, but they also have really unique and fun items you won't find down on the water or in the market. I especially love they they sell Native Northwest (Art by Indigenous Artists). I'm a local and pop in here whenever I'm down on the water.”