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In the age of Toys R Us and Walmart, this store is a pleasant throw back to the times were store clerks were friendly and helpful. They have a lot of different things that you don't see at the big mass merchants. Buying toys here is almost as much fun as playing with them at home. more

This was a wonderful find. THey carry a little bit of everything for big kids and little kids. They sell sports cards and comic books. They have a working model train display near the front door. they have modeling supplies and educational toys. They also have a wrapping service year round. my only concern is that i wish it was bigger and carried a bigger selection board games. more

The Hobby Shop started as a small store many years ago but recently they've expanded and now when you walk inside, you see how truly big the store really is! They have everything for everyone. From puzzles, to model cars, to sports cards, to trains to toddler toys. Plus a full selection of girl scout and boy scout apparel and educational toys as well. The train display at the front of the store is wonderful. All the kids love to stand there for hours watching the mini trains circle around and make stops. Prices are very good too and there are always coupons in the local paper and penny savers. more

The Hobby Shop hs everything you could want for both children and adults alike. this store is absolutely huge and I challenge anyone to not be able to find something that interests them here. Planes, trains or automobiles The Hobby Shop has everything you need. This store has something for everyone and for all ages too. The staff is friendly and very helpful too. My son can spend hours here and has a blast! more

This is what a hobby shop should be. The Hobby Shop is a mecca in a state known for its woeful lack of hobby shops. In the Midwest large hobby shops can be found out in the open in malls and other large shopping areas. But in New Jersey they are often relegated to dilapidated strip malls. Not The Hobby Shop. It is 7000 square feet of pure hobby-goodness. Whether you are into rockets, planes, trains or automobiles The Hobby Shop has everything you need. And you can expect to hear the roar of R/C engines when you walk in the door, which leads me to believe the staff is more than happy to help if you have a problem (I have never tried to bring anything in myself though). In short, if you live in the area or are ever driving up the Parkway through Eastern central New Jersey, The Hobby Shop is worth a visit. A word of caution: the address is Aberdeen, NJ, but so far as I can tell it is basically Matawan. Don't even try finding it on Mapquest, you will be led far far astray. Just pretend it's Matawan and you'll be fine. The good news is it's only about a ten minute drive off the Parkway (Exit 117 I believe, but don't trust me on that). more