Eugene Toy & Hobby

One of the most fun stores I’ve been to, it has games and hobby supplies and everything in between! I felt like a kid again when I walked in and saw all the toys for young and older alike, the selection is astounding! I was impressed with the vast array of model kits and supplies, including Japanese Gundam models.

A great, old fashioned toy and hobby shop. There don’t seem to be many of these left in the world. Friendly and kid friendly. My little toddler took a pee right up on the train set and they were totally cool about it. What more can I say?

I love this business for so many reasons.
First off, Mark, the owner, always remembers my husband’s name. When my husband was a kid, he used to go here with his dad who was a model train enthusiast. Now, even though he’s all grown up, Mark remembers my husband and chats with him every time we go in. Mark was just a kid himself back then yet he still takes the time to say hi to us. That’s just some awesome right there.
Next, I build guitars and these guys have all the little random things I need including various super glues in a range of viscosity. I call here first when I’m trying to find specific paints or even copper foil rolls. They have stuff that even the glory of the internet can’t find for me. Plus they save me from buying online so I can keep my money in town. That’s good business for both of us.
Finally, the toys are fantastic. We shop here every xmas for our nieces and nephews. Not only is the toy selection great, but they also have a wonderful selection of games and stickers and other small gifts. For older kids, there are lots of model kits of all kinds. Plus, the staff has played with the toys so they can help you figure out the best one for the kid. I don’t really care if their toys are more expensive than big box stores since it’s money well spent.
Please shop here. Pretty please with sugar on top. I may cry if they ever go out of business. You don’t want that. I cry ugly.

Visiting from out of town and staying at a hotel nearby, I decided to check this place out. I try and stop by hobby shops on the road in search of vintage traxxas knick knacks to keep my early 90’s cars running. This shop definately isn’t R/​C oriented, but hey they had the couple parts I was looking for! Go figure. They had a good Model Railroad, Plastic Model, Rocket, and Hot Wheel selection, but minimal radio control. Parts were priced the same as Traxxas lists on their online parts lists… but no sales tax is a plus (I’m from California). Saved a few bucks there.

There is good reason this is the oldest toy and hobby store in Eugene… they have everything and the wisdom that only a show 80 years old can bring. Place is packed to the gills but love the amazing selection and it always seems like there is something new. I hear they are getting a website soon so this will open a whole new world for them. Can’t wait to get my little guy down there more as he grows-up…we both have toys and hobbies to enjoy!
FYI…there is free parking behind the building. :-)

Sigh. Like some other reviewers, I’ve been going there for many years as well. Fifteen at least.
No longer. I needed a bunch of stuff on Saturday, and called them up saying I was driving and would get there at six. Would they let me in and sell me what I needed? (They close at six.)
Nope! The actual quote was, «We’ll be closed by then.» I thought at six meant at six, not some mysterious time before six. I would have understood an answer like, «I’m incredibly sorry, but we close at six. If you can be here by then, great. But if not, we’ll be closed.» But I just don’t get, «We’ll be closed by then.»
I called the manager on Monday and said how disappointed I was; he said that the employee had done the right thing.
A pity! This used to be a great store. What they sold was customer service, more than anything else. It’s a shame that they seem to have forgotten that customer service means, you know, actually serving customers.

A first class operation. Been shopping there for forty years. If they dont have it they can get it. Customer service spoken here. A+

Eugene Toy & Hobby is a great place to buy gifts for the kids in your life. You will always find someone there who can help you find a unique and cool item. I always find myself perusing the extensive radio controlled vehicle inventory as it brings back memories of my younger days when I had the time to play. This is a real hobby store, and Eugene is fortunate to have this local retailer in the community.

Very helpful staff with an excellent selection of model kits and toys. They carry Playmobil and have priced them reasonably and below their competition. Friendly and fun, I really enjoy shopping in this store.

My son and I have been going here for many years. They have everything. Newer toys. Old school toys. Models of every sorts. RC stuff. Games. Stuffed Animal. Even paper dolls! We buy all gifts here cause we can always find something cool and unique. They are so knowledgeable and patient and SUPER friendly. They know our names and greet us like old friends every time we return. The prices are good. May be a few cents higher, but well worth supporting such a great Eugene family business.
Only thing that could make it better is if they offer my kid a jobby-​job when he turns 16 :)

Wow, there are a lot of items crammed into a little space! They’ve got everything for hobbies of young and old alike. At least I hope all those older men were there for models and not cruising, ha!
The staff is knowledgeable, willing to order in what you are looking for. Huge assortment of legos, brio, thomas the train, models, etc. Not a huge girlie girl section, but sometimes that is ok.