You’ll Stop Checking The Clock Inside These 10 Arizona Hobby Stores With Endless Aisles

One hobby shop in Arizona keeps a large indoor racing track inside the building.

Not a picture of a track. An actual track, for actual radio-controlled cars, under the same roof as the glue.

Let’s be precise about this, because it gets better.

Another shop up north has a small crawler course right inside the store. A third sells hobby supplies from within a huge hardware store.

That means you can shop for a tiny model tank and a real wrench in one trip.

So when I say these aisles feel endless, that’s not just a figure of speech. A couple of them literally keep going until they become a racetrack.

How long could you last before checking the clock?

1. Hobby Bench (Bell Road), Glendale

Some hobby shops pick a lane and stay in it. Hobby Bench on Bell Road seems to have looked at the lanes and said, why not take all of them?

This Glendale store has been part of the local hobby scene for decades, with shelves dedicated to radio-controlled cars, airplanes, plastic models, model trains, rockets, and building materials.

There are also puzzles and craft projects for anyone who prefers a tabletop challenge to a motorized one.

The scale-model section covers kits that demand careful assembly, from tiny parts still attached to plastic frames to decals that make the finishing touches count.

Paints, adhesives, brushes, and tools help turn those boxes into completed projects. Model railroad enthusiasts can explore trains and accessories, while RC drivers have vehicles and replacement components to consider.

You’ll find the store at 4240 W Bell Road, Suite A11, Glendale, in Bell Park Center. Its extensive selection of wooden mechanical models and miniature building kits adds another reason to browse.

Around Glendale, old-fashioned hobby stores with this many interests under one roof have a particular appeal. Even someone who arrives for one jar of paint can spot a completely different weekend project.

Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

2. Hobby Action RC Raceway And Shop Chandler, Chandler

Most stores let you test a product by holding it. Here, you can practically take it for a lap, because the shop shares space with a large indoor racing track.

Hobby Action combines a hobby store with an indoor dirt course designed for electric off-road RC cars. The track has corners and jumps, along with room for racers and spectators.

Organized club racing takes place on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons, creating plenty of action beyond the retail shelves.

Beginners can also try rental vehicles during eligible practice periods.

Rental availability changes with the racing calendar, and track rules limit the size, weight, and battery configuration of cars brought from home. Checking the day’s schedule first keeps the visit straightforward.

Plastic-model builders have an impressive reason to stop as well: Gundam robot kits, painting supplies, and other detailed models fill a substantial section.

The location is 855 N 54th Street, Chandler. Repairs, custom builds, and vehicle setup services extend the experience beyond simply buying a box and heading home.

For Arizona RC enthusiasts, seeing a race after browsing parts is an unusually satisfying combination. You can watch how different vehicles handle the turns before planning your own project.

3. Hobby Depot, Tempe

Need a specific shade of paint, a tiny brush, and sandpaper fine enough for a fingernail? Hobby Depot in Tempe has a supply selection built for that kind of shopping list.

Plastic model kits are central to this longtime local store, which also carries HO-scale model trains, building materials, adhesives, and specialized tools.

Rather than focusing on complete toys, much of the inventory serves people who enjoy assembling and finishing something piece by piece.

Model cars and aircraft occupy plenty of shelf space. Recent arrivals have included kits representing vintage automobiles, racing vehicles, and detailed airplanes.

It has acquired collections containing unusual older releases, adding a treasure-hunt element to the assortment.

For builders, the tiny extras matter: decals for accurate markings, fine brushes for trim, cement for assembly, and paints for realistic finishes.

Railroad hobbyists can look for layout materials and equipment in HO scale, while model rockets and slot cars add further variety.

The shop stands at 109 E Southern Avenue, Tempe. Its location makes it a practical Tempe stop for stocking a workbench before beginning a project.

One model might require careful painting, another an elaborate display base. Having kits and their supporting supplies together is the appeal here, particularly when inspiration strikes halfway through browsing.

Hours run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

4. Andy’s Hobby Headquarters, Tolleson

Giant robots, miniature figures, and scale cars walk into a hobby shop. No punchline needed, because that’s the kind of variety waiting at Andy’s Hobby Headquarters.

The Tolleson superstore concentrates on plastic model building, with dedicated selections for cars, aircraft, ships, science-fiction subjects, and detailed dioramas.

Its catalog also includes Gundam kits and accessories for painting small figures. You could spend one visit comparing vehicle kits and another studying the scenery materials alone.

Paint is a major part of the experience. Along with different color ranges, the store carries primers, brushes, masking tape, adhesives, weathering products, and tools that help turn raw plastic into a finished miniature.

Diorama supplies include tiny plants, ground textures, and scene accessories for building realistic settings.

The store occupies 2150 S 91st Avenue, Suite 105, Tolleson. Its warehouse-style footprint provides space for a broad selection without forcing model makers to focus on a single subject or scale.

A good starting point is choosing the project, then matching it with suitable paint and assembly materials. Another is doing the reverse: finding an interesting new finishing technique and searching for a kit to practice on.

The shop also operates an extensive mail-order business, although browsing its inventory is the attraction for a road trip.

Its Glendale retail operation has been consolidated into this location. The Tolleson shop opens daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

5. Northland Hobbies, Flagstaff

Flagstaff has mountains, pine forests, and rocky trails.

That’s basically a dream map for RC crawlers, and Northland Hobbies keeps the machines and their essential parts close at hand.

Radio-controlled vehicles are the main focus of this specialty store. Its selection includes familiar brands such as Traxxas, Axial, ARRMA, Losi, and Vanquish, along with batteries, wheels, tires, and performance upgrades.

Crawlers in particular have plenty of reasons to draw attention, from detailed bodies to components for handling challenging terrain.

The service bench is just as useful as the retail shelves. Northland provides repairs, vehicle setups, electronic programming, and custom builds.

That can mean fitting replacement parts, adjusting a vehicle’s behavior, or helping a newcomer understand which components belong together.

Find it at 2626 N Steves Boulevard, Flagstaff. It’s a practical northern Arizona destination for anyone planning an RC outing in the surrounding high-country landscape.

A small crawler can be surprisingly sophisticated. Suspension movement, tire grip, steering response, and weight distribution all affect how it negotiates rocks. Studying parts in the shop gives those details a more tangible meaning.

The store is closed Sunday and Monday. Tuesday through Thursday hours are noon to 5:30 p.m., with Friday and Saturday opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 5:30 p.m.

That schedule fits a weekend visit, with time to collect supplies before enjoying Flagstaff’s mountain setting.

6. The Hobby Place At Ace, Tucson

Hardware stores sell hammers, hoses, and lightbulbs. In Tucson, one Ace location also has a hobby shop full of models, paint, and radio-controlled gear.

The Hobby Place at Ace combines traditional hobby interests with the convenience of a hardware-store setting.

Plastic models cover cars, aircraft, and other detailed subjects, while Gundam kits add a colorful robot-building category. Model railroad supplies and rockets widen the selection further.

For people who build rather than simply collect, the painting department is especially useful.

Hobby paints, fine brushes, finishing materials, and adhesives provide the tools for everything from a glossy miniature car to an elaborate scale scene.

RC vehicles and components serve drivers and pilots who want hands-on projects with moving parts.

The store’s address is 7071 E 22nd Street, Tucson. It is connected with the Ace Hardware business, making an unusual pairing of household equipment and miniature-building supplies.

Bring along measurements or a part number if you’re searching for something specific. A tiny screw, the proper paint shade, or a matching RC component can make the difference between finishing a project and leaving it on the workbench.

Repair and setup service is also offered for compatible RC equipment. The appeal is the range of practical help and building materials together in one place.

The hobby department is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

7. Heroes & Villains, Tucson

Comics, board games, model kits, and vinyl records under one roof sounds like a made-up store from a movie. On Broadway Boulevard in Tucson, it’s real.

Heroes & Villains combines several overlapping interests: comic books, graphic novels, tabletop games, trading cards, collectibles, and music.

Connected sections let someone hunting for a record browse differently from a person comparing miniature-painting supplies.

The gaming area carries board games, role-playing materials, collectible cards, and models for tabletop play.

Shelves also include Gundam kits and other building projects. In-store tables provide space for organized games and casual gatherings, adding a social element that goes beyond browsing merchandise.

For comic enthusiasts, graphic novels and illustrated series share space with figures and related collectibles. Music fans can sift through vinyl releases, giving the store a second kind of collecting culture entirely.

Visit 4533 E Broadway Boulevard, Tucson. The Arizona shop is arranged to let different hobbies coexist while keeping their sections distinct, which makes it interesting even when you arrive with only one particular interest.

You might come for a deck of cards and leave curious about a tabletop miniature project. Or a record catches your attention while someone else explores the comic shelves.

There’s plenty to compare without needing every visitor to share the same hobby. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

8. Mountain Industries, Prescott Valley

A small scale crawler course sits right inside this store. Yes, inside, between the shelves, where a little truck can tackle obstacles before ever reaching an outdoor trail.

Mountain Industries specializes in radio-controlled vehicles, with choices spanning rock crawlers, monster trucks, racing kits, smaller models, aircraft, and boats.

Its indoor course has technical climbs and off-camber sections, giving hobbyists a place to practice precise driving and see how adjustments affect handling.

Crawling is slower than conventional RC racing, but that is part of the challenge. Choosing a route, maintaining tire grip, and controlling the throttle carefully can matter more than outright speed.

The course turns those details into something you can experience rather than merely read about.

Beyond the course, parts cover wheels, tires, electronics, chargers, batteries, and vehicle upgrades. The shop also provides help with diagnostics and repairs for supported models, useful when a favorite truck needs attention.

You’ll find Mountain Industries at 7129 E 1st Street, Suite 102, Prescott Valley. The store serves a region surrounded by rocky high-country terrain, making its emphasis on crawlers especially fitting.

Hours run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

9. Superstition Hobbies, Queen Creek

Small footprint, tall ambitions. Superstition Hobbies packs an impressive range of radio-controlled gear into its Queen Creek shop, with components for both first-time drivers and experienced builders.

The store specializes in cars, trucks, crawlers, airplanes, helicopters, and boats. That means a browsing trip can move from rugged trail vehicles to graceful model aircraft without leaving the building.

Batteries, chargers, radio systems, wheels, and replacement components fill out the practical side of the selection.

Aircraft builders can explore motors and electronics, while car enthusiasts will find parts for steering, suspension, and body upgrades.

The store also offers setup and repair services, plus custom-build assistance for shoppers planning something more personal than a standard ready-to-run vehicle.

The business calls itself the RC Warehouse, a fitting name for its parts-heavy approach. Its retail address is 18395 S 186th Way, Suite 100, Queen Creek.

There is an indoor crawler course associated with the shop as well, although access and use can vary. Checking before planning a visit around the course is sensible, especially when your goal is to test a particular vehicle.

For hobbyists in the southeast Phoenix area, the Arizona store keeps vehicle shopping and maintenance supplies close together. Bring your model information if you need a precise replacement component.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

10. AZRC Hobbies, Goodyear

A wall of parts can look like a puzzle with a thousand pieces.

At AZRC Hobbies in Goodyear, that wall is the main attraction, with thousands of components intended to keep radio-controlled vehicles running.

The shop started serving the West Valley in 2021. Its selection centers on RC cars, trucks, rock crawlers, and the equipment needed to build, maintain, or customize them.

The business advertises more than 4,700 RC parts in stock, so a simple replacement search can become a much longer browse through possible upgrades.

There’s plenty beyond complete vehicles. Tires, wheels, motors, electronic controls, batteries, chargers, maintenance tools, and accessories all have their place.

Smaller model-building items appear too, including Gundam-related products.

The service side is substantial: the shop handles simple repairs, diagnostics, and custom builds. Bringing the actual vehicle helps with identifying compatible components, particularly when an older model has been modified over time.

Its storefront is at 15671 W Roosevelt Street, Suite 101, Goodyear. For West Valley drivers, that’s a convenient destination when a weekend project calls for an unexpected part.

One scheduling quirk deserves attention: the shop closes Wednesday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Saturday, plus 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.