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After nearly two decades of hosting RC racing next to a local shopping center, the Hobby Shop of Elyria, Ohio, is losing access to its outdoor track as the property owner reclaims the land.
The Train Shack in Burbank, California, is marking more than 40 years in business — a milestone that highlights the power of passion, family involvement and hands-on retail.
HobbyTown Lincoln marked its 80th
anniversary in business, with owners Dan and Chelsy Schmidt also celebrating 20 years at the helm. Dan Schmidt began working at the store as a teen before later buying it with Chelsy in 2006, and the shop has survived a recession-era shakeup by focusing on community-driven hobby activities, including RC racing, rockets and tournaments.
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This month Keith Pruitt reviews two new models
HM’s Hallie Koontz
got her game on at the annual trade show for
the gaming world.
Keith takes a look at
new kits from Atlantis, AMT, and Tamiya
Round 2’s acquisition of Lionel, LLC is more than a change of ownership; it sets up a new, collector‑focused home for some of the best‑known brands in the hobby world. The new Lionel Brands Group brings Lionel trains together with Round 2’s lines of model kits, die cast and slot cars under a single corporate roof while keeping each brand’s identity front and center.
More than 2,000 exhibitors—including a few U.S. companies—participated in the 75th annual Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany. Nearly 60,000 trade visitors from 121 nations explored new trends, fresh formats, and networking opportunities.
Despite ongoing geopolitical challenges, the industry mood was upbeat. Of the exhibitors, 93%—3 percentage points higher than last year—rated their participation as successful. Adam Wolter, president of Enkay Products, was one of the few American companies with a booth in the massive exhibit halls. He contributed his thoughts on the experience after returning home.
Despite ongoing geopolitical challenges, the industry mood was upbeat. Of the exhibitors, 93%—3 percentage points higher than last year—rated their participation as successful. Adam Wolter, president of Enkay Products, was one of the few American companies with a booth in the massive exhibit halls. He contributed his thoughts on the experience after returning home.
An early Märklin hand-painted musical carousel knocked down for $120,000, and a circa-1912-1915 Marklin Series II clockwork-driven model of the “Battleship Brooklyn” achieved $90,000, at
Bertoia’s recent auction of the Martin and
Deborah Maloy Collection.
HobbyTown Augusta, Georgia, is moving to a new, larger store, the second time in three years that the store has outgrown its current
location. Owner Dusty Germo said the new location “will help us
keep better inventory and give us the ability to get orders, special
orders, and products faster.” In preparation for the move, merchandise was marked down 50%, and shelves, office furniture, and other store fixtures were offered for sale as well.
Dumas Products in Tucson, Arizona, announced it will close its doors on May 15, 2026. The company will
process orders until April 15.
Al Dumas founded the company in Milwaukee in 1946 to produce model boat kits. The company was sold and moved several times until the Brandon family took over in the early 60s. The Brandon family brought out new boat kits and acquired model airplane designs and production equipment. At one point, the company offered more than 100 boat kits.
Al Dumas founded the company in Milwaukee in 1946 to produce model boat kits. The company was sold and moved several times until the Brandon family took over in the early 60s. The Brandon family brought out new boat kits and acquired model airplane designs and production equipment. At one point, the company offered more than 100 boat kits.