Willis Hobbies

Been coming to this Mineola hobby store for years. They have a great selection of HO and Lionel trains and what ever else you need to build the perfect layout. They also have a wide variety of model airplanes, cars etc. Prices are on the higher side but you can’t beat the variety of stock. If you’re into planes and race cars, check out their upstairs. Definitely recommend this hobby store.

Very nice store cool people, the only thing I wish they change is their inventory, it needs to grow. 8 out of 10! Times I need something they don’t have it.

They have everything u can think of but a little over priced but still worth it. Try to fix yourself b4 bringing your rc there bc they charge $ 40 an hr. But it’s awesome there! It’s like a toysrus but for big kids! Lol 4 out of 5 stars!

R/​C car department has basically everything you could possibly need! Things are a little pricey but its well worth the knowledge and service you get from the crew! A huge selection of paints, tools, bodies, motors, speed controls, you name it!

My Fiancé bought me a helicopter for Christmas and I took it out for the first flight and promptly ignored the directions and crashed it. I went there to get it fixed and my experience was nothing short of top notch. The owner told me exactly what I needed and looked at the helicopter immediately to tell me what I had broken. He then took like 15 minutes to demo what I was doing wrong and how to fix it. I have been going here since I was a kid and will continue to be a loyal customer.

Overall a great hobby shop. Big selection of trains, r/​c cars/​planes and models. I spend most of my time in the train department, and the staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. They do a great job of explaining functionality, brand differences and helping you make the right selection. Also very good about servicing trains both old and new. Are they somewhat pricey? Yes, if you are comparing to internet-​only based stores. However, I would much rather spend my money to support a local store like Willis than spend hours trying to research various web sites/​message boards.

Great hobby shop. Huge selection of plastic model kits and plenty of starter as well as expert supplies. Kits are well priced, only some what more expensive than what you would pay online. The staff are helpful and never pushy. I noticed that there are always locals inside, talking to the staff about what’s going to be in the market soon, or getting advice on their builds.
There is a huge train and RC section. Upstairs. The staff were happy to demo anything I was interested in.
This store a great example of the grand hoppy stores of yester-​year. I’m glad to ha e such a great resource in my neighborhood!

This place is beautiful when you walk in, the set up is perfect. But the people on the 2^nd floor is bad, disrespectful, rude, and they act like they don’t care about your Business transaction. I went there one time and I needed parts for my RS4 Car, everyone ignored me, and even when I asked for help, they looked at me and told me to ask the next guy because they are busy. When I go talk to the other guy he was busy too, I looked at the first guy that told me to ask the other guy and he is on his phone texting. I waited 20 mins and NOONE came, so I left. I will never go there again, their prices are crazy and the customer service is really bad.

I don’t like to be negative but the pricing In this store was mind boggling. It is borderline robbery. I went in for a Drone to capture Go Pro footage and the pricing was 5 times what I have paid elsewhere. I almost asked the owner how he stays in business but I figured mind your own business, and go and enjoy the day and take your business elsewhere which is exactly what I did. Car models that my son collects we buy for $ 12.99 were on sale here for 59.97. I found a part I needed on ebay for 16 dollars which included shipping and was quoted 39.99 here. I would like to know how they are in business, because there items can be found on ebay for a fraction of the cost here. The service was ok, not too friendly but not out right rude. Hey man anyone who owns a shop like this and plays with toys for a living is lucky in my book, but I will take my business elsewhere

I came in to buy HPI ¹⁄₅ scale Pro Line tires, bead locks and HPI wheels. What a rip off. I was initially told they would match Tower Hobbies (industry standard for hobby products). The price was adjusted for the HPI branded wheels, but could not adjust the price for the proline tires. A pair of 1/5,scale proline bowtie tires retail for $ 54.95 and sell for $ 36.95 on Tower Hobbies. They wouldn’t match the price! I am never going back their again. Do not waste time or your money. No wonder why the bigger establishments are putting these mom and pop businesses out of business. These mom and pop shops are too greedy and want to OVERCHARGE their local customers in the local area! Buyers beware.

I am so jealous of Steve. How many grown men get to make a living playing with toys. He runs a great place.

Heard a homophobic remark from one of the older employee’s there so i’m taking my business some where else. Very over priced!

Great hobby store for trains. Great selection, great setups, and great showcases of vintage trains.

This place is very over price and the customer service is terrible!
I purchased a killer parts pull starter for $ 43.00 and when I tried it out it fell to pieces. I tried to return it the next day and the owner told me there was nothing he could do. (wow). He then tells me they don’t do over the counter returns he then began to tell me that I should send an e-​mail to the manufacturer because he don’t know their return policy, but yet he sells their product. The package didn’t come with a warranty but you don’t know that until you get it home and open it up. I believe the store is selling used goods and passing them off as new and when someone buys them and they don’t work tough luck. I told him to just forget it, I threw it in the trash & chalked it up to a lesson learned. Don’t do business with WILLIS HOBBIES unless you like to gamble. Not only are they over priced but they also sell crappy cheap supplies. There is a silver lining to this story I found an on line hobby store named
DAVES DISCOUNT MOTORS the prices are great and the delivery is prompt and the merchandise is quality. So if your reading this give them a try. I WILL NEVER EVER SPEND ANOTHER RED CENT WITH WILLIS SECOND HAND MERCHANDISE HOBBIES!

Whoa! This place is like heaven for anyone who’s into trains, rc cars, planes, ships… Large selection! This is definitely one interesting place!
The stuff here is definitely pricey.
If you’re into hobbies, you definitely need to stop by & check this place out, even if you are not planning to buy anything.

An interesting place. Trying to have all hobbies in one store is
sometimes
its hard to find what you want in stock. they have a little bit of this a little bit of that.
Otherwise I like the RC section on the 2^nd floor where you get great Help and friendliness. Bought a great RC helicopter there. This seems to be their speciality.

The store is great. Lots or parts and items in stock. However, way over priced, even over MSRP. this is not your local Mom and Pop hobby store.

Planes, trains, ships, rc cars and more! If you have any model hobbies this place is a must!

Way way way too expensive.