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Registration for the National Retail Hobby Stores Association (NRHSA) Conference & Table-Top Expo, Oct. 4-7, at The Orleans Hotel in
Las Vegas, is open to attendees and exhibitors.
The conference features a full schedule of educational seminars designed to help retailers run their stores more effectively and build relationships with…
The conference features a full schedule of educational seminars designed to help retailers run their stores more effectively and build relationships with…
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.
HobbyTown has announced it will open three new stores in the greater Houston market: Spring, The Woodlands, and Katy, Texas. The franchise company advertised on LinkedIn for team members
to fill positions in the stores, including store managers.
The first store to open will be in Spring, Texas. Currently, HobbyTown has nine stores in Texas, including the San Antonio location that opened in early 2024.
Hornby, the venerable model railway company which also sells toy planes and cars under the Airfix and Corgi brands, has sold the
Scalextric business and intellectual property rights to Purbeck
Capital Partners for nearly $27 million.
Bandai Namco Holdings has raised its consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing stronger-than-expected
performance in its Toys and Hobby Business and Digital Business, as well as robust monetization of key IP, particularly the Gundam series.
Fast Track Hobbies in Rocklin, California, was voted Best of the Best Hobby Shop in Rocklin and Roseville by the readers of Gold Mountain News Media. “We had an amazing time celebrating, and between the delicious appetizers and the great conversations with fellow winners,
it was a night to remember,” said owner Dwight Adamson.
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is working with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to clarify the impact on the hobby industry of a regulation that adds all uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS)
Hitec has signed world-renowned driver Ryan Cavalieri to a sponsorship deal. With years of success, including four IFMAR World Championship titles, 30 ROAR National titles, four Reedy Invitational titles
During the holiday season, delays at the U.S. Postal Service derailed shipments and left storeowners and customers disappointed.
Raymond Elebert Miller, Jr., 67, of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away on Jan. 2 following a sudden illness. Ray was born Sept. 11, 1958, in Hazard, Kentucky, a son of the late Raymond Elbert and Janice Lee Cox Miller.