Easy to order, communication was really good. They even gave us free express shipping.. Over the last few years we have bought 3 RC cars (Blackzon Slyder) and a few batteries ( and friends have bought... See more
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Hobbyco is Australia’s most established hobby specialist, proudly serving customers since 1935: Hobbyco, 90 years of Serious Fun. If you’re looking for a hobby shop in Sydney, visit our flagship in the Queen Victoria Building (QVB)—around 600 square metres of wall-to-wall hobbies with an operating model train set, often described as the largest hobby shop in the Southern Hemisphere. You’ll also find us in Macquarie, Rhodes, Liverpool and Burwood, or shop nationwide at hobbyco.com.au with fast delivery across Australia. Discover one of the widest hobby ranges in the country: model kits and hobby tools, paints and airbrushes; model trains and scenery; die-cast (diecast) planes and cars; slot cars and digital track systems; radio control (RC) cars, trucks and boats with batteries, chargers and parts; jigsaw and 3D puzzles; board and card games; plus anime and pop-culture collectibles. For anime and pop culture fans, explore figures, model kits and merchandise from Naruto, One Piece, Dragon Ball, Star Wars and Gundam/Gunpla. Diecast collectors can shop for aviation liveries featuring Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia, as well as diecast cars showcasing Ford and Holden, and Formula 1 teams such as Red Bull Racing, McLaren, and Mercedes-AMG. Hobbyco is an authorised stockist of trusted global brands so that you can count on genuine products, manufacturer support, and the latest releases. Shop LEGO, Bandai Hobby (Gunpla), Tamashii Nations, Banpresto, Tamiya, Hornby, Bachmann, Airfix, Revell, Ravensburger, Corgi, Carrera, MJX and OKTO Sensory Art, along with many other favourites. Proudly Australian-owned and family-run, Hobbyco is trusted by generations for quality, value and excellent service. From our landmark QVB hobby store to our online hobby store serving customers Australia-wide, our goal is to inspire creativity, connection and community through the joy of hobbies. Serious Fun since 1935.
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Shop 50/53 Queen Victoria, Building Level 2 & 3/455 George Street, 2000, Sydney, Australia
- 02 8332 1400
- info@hobbyco.com.au
- hobbyco.com.au
Such a good store ,friendly staff who…
Such a good store ,friendly staff who are very helpful
Website very easy to use
Website very easy to use.
Very fast shipping.
Using their webpage was quick and easy…
Using their webpage was quick and easy and ordering and paying was a breeze. I would have given them 5 stars but the actual posting of the order took longer than it should have. I had to ask them to speed it up a little.
Great range and prices
Great range and prices, exceptionally fast online dispatch, I ordered in the morning, order was dispatched that afternoon!
Just what I was after and at a great…
Just what I was after and at a great price
The best hobby store in Australia
The best hobby store in Australia! Whatever your budget or your hobby they have something for everyone. Each time I go in store I learn something new about my modelling hobby. My online orders have always been delivered quickly, and I’ve never needed to return anything as the products are always as described.
The service was second to none
The service was second to none, had the order arrived earlier, it would have been here before I ordered it
Slot car purchase
Fantastic experience from start to finish with purchase of slot car, excellent communication will buy from again.
Revisiting Hobbyco after 40+ years (albeit online)
Funnily enough I was a regular customer of Hobbyco in the 80s, at their George Street Store. I remember then the extensive range of products they stocked. I moved interstate and have never really found another place here in SA that has the same products. A bit of difficulty with stock availability (Humbrol paint mainly) which was sorted out by Hobbyco in a satisfactory manner. A bit of a delay in shipping, but it all worked out in the end.
My initial purchase has fullfilled my…
My initial purchase has fullfilled my expectations. The item was as described. The delivery was excellent, swift and very well packed. I will certainly be back to purchase my next projest. Well done guys!!
Ordered online and everything delivered…
Ordered online and everything delivered as requested. Had friend drop into store with a list of 'other' items and fulfilled pleasantly with great alternatives for out of stock items.
easy ordering experience and the blackzon slyder is great value
Easy to order, communication was really good. They even gave us free express shipping.. Over the last few years we have bought 3 RC cars (Blackzon Slyder) and a few batteries ( and friends have bought the same ones) and it's been a good experience every time. The Blackzon Slyders are fantastic quality and value. Its also great that you can order spare parts for these cars through hobbyco when most other cars at this price point aren't designed to be repaired or parts don't actually exist
Good communication
Good company, happy with the communication I received.
There was a (temporary) hiccup with delivery
There was a hiccup with delivery, but the team notified me in advance and also fixed it. I am a regular buyer from this site and love a good deal when it comes. I used to live in Sydney, but am now living in Canberra which has few hobby outlets. I buy most of my stuff online but always visit Hobbyco when back in Sydney. I just love the physical atmosphere of a store. It is like being a kid again only you have more pocket money ;-)
Great service
Great range of products and prompt delivery. Purchased a model aircraft for my grandson and he loved it.
Very easy and satisfying experience
Fast delivery. Very well packed and great communication throughout delivery process. First rate.
Great shop with great value
I have shopped with this store a great deal and they are great value for money.
I just wish they would have cheaper postage, but it is free over $150.
They have a great range but it seems to be getting smaller. This is unfortunate.
Fast transaction and delivery
Fast transaction and delivery. Quality product for my brothers layout.
Very fast shipping
Very fast shipping. Great products at the best price by at least 10%
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