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Hobby Lobby cutting models back again

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  • Member since
    February 2011
Posted by knox on Friday, August 19, 2011 9:03 AM

  I am sad to see the model section go.  I was one of those "tag along" husbands and I usually left with something for my hobby.  I know this won't happen to HL, but our LHS used to be at a mall, and I was always asking my wife if she wanted to go there.  Rent went too high and the LHS moved.  The LHS is still going strong and the mall died.  The power of plastic, or at least I can think that was the reason for the mall's demise.

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Northern Virginia
Posted by hutchdh on Friday, August 19, 2011 6:47 PM

iraqiwildman

 

 hutchdh:

 

Well, I have given up on HL.  It was fun while it lasted.  Internet is where it is at (matter of time before the politicians ruin that too, but that is another subject); for instance, Squadron is running a 25% off everything sale...that is added to kits that are already reduced...I got a few kits at a steal....

 

 

 

Squadron is about overpriced as Hobby Lobby is, even with the 25% off.

Depends....if I one has their sight on a particular kit, one can patiently wait.  Unfortunately, I have no patience.  But yes, only time I buy from Squadron is when it is just right, as their prices are generally high.  My hunting grounds are a number of sights I monitor...I am always looking for that one shot/one kill deal !!!!

Hutch

 On the Bench: 1:48 HobbyBoss Ta152-C; 1:48 & 1:72 Hasegawa F-104G NATO Bavaria

In queue: 1:48 Academy F-4B & a TBD Eric Hartmann bird

Recently completed: 1:32 Trumpeter P-51B

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    September 2004
  • From: Denver
Posted by tankboy51 on Friday, August 19, 2011 7:32 PM

Well, for me anymore, HobbyLobby is a non starter.  A few years ago I was able to get some decent kits on their clearance rack or with the 40% coupon.  But the past few years there has been nothing, at least stuff I don't already have a couple of.  I don't really need anymore old Monogram SBDs  Too bad, as they have a store close to me.  I have a HobbyTown nearby as well.  A somewhat decent collection of kits, but a bit on the overpriced scale.  (Our IPMS chapter meets in their backroom so we all buy something there on occasion. Nice staff.)   However my main point of contact is good Ole Colpar.  I really don't need anything else.  One of the best Hobby shops around.  On top of that, this weekend is a sidewalk sale and they had a lot of kits going for half off.  Way cool.  They get plenty of the newest kits in all the time.  Very dangerous place to go too, for the wallet that is.  So HobbyLobby not stocking kits anymore, or very few, just removes one temptation for me. 

So it goes.

Doug

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Northern Virginia
Posted by hutchdh on Friday, August 19, 2011 8:55 PM

tankboy51

Well, for me anymore, HobbyLobby is a non starter.  A few years ago I was able to get some decent kits on their clearance rack or with the 40% coupon.  But the past few years there has been nothing, at least stuff I don't already have a couple of.  I don't really need anymore old Monogram SBDs  Too bad, as they have a store close to me.  I have a HobbyTown nearby as well.  A somewhat decent collection of kits, but a bit on the overpriced scale.  (Our IPMS chapter meets in their backroom so we all buy something there on occasion. Nice staff.)   However my main point of contact is good Ole Colpar.  I really don't need anything else.  One of the best Hobby shops around.  On top of that, this weekend is a sidewalk sale and they had a lot of kits going for half off.  Way cool.  They get plenty of the newest kits in all the time.  Very dangerous place to go too, for the wallet that is.  So HobbyLobby not stocking kits anymore, or very few, just removes one temptation for me. 

So it goes.

Doug

Doug, I can relate and agree with you.  I moved away from Colorado Springs about a year ago to the east coast.  Colpar was my favorite place to go....they are first class and a model for any LHS.  I have kits in my stash from past sidewalk sales and clearances.  I got my 1/32 Trump F-105 there for $70...sigh, I really miss going there.

Hutch

Hutch

 On the Bench: 1:48 HobbyBoss Ta152-C; 1:48 & 1:72 Hasegawa F-104G NATO Bavaria

In queue: 1:48 Academy F-4B & a TBD Eric Hartmann bird

Recently completed: 1:32 Trumpeter P-51B

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    April 2009
  • From: Longmont, Colorado
Posted by Cadet Chuck on Friday, August 19, 2011 10:36 PM

I live about 30 mi north of Denver, and have heard great things about Colpar, but have never been there.  Unfortunately, I am an older geezer and not comfortable making the drive.  Hopefully, I may find someone of like interests to go with me-  Sounds like a neat place!

HL is pretty worthless here these days.  We have a small Hobby Town  here, that I buy from whenever I can, but their stock is rather limited.  I do want to support the local  stores whenever possible.

Gimme a pigfoot, and a bottle of beer...

  • Member since
    February 2007
Posted by mitsdude on Saturday, August 20, 2011 6:06 PM

Another poster mentioned this and I noticed the same thing.

As the model inventory has gone down the model supplies section(with the exception of paints) has gone up and is better than I every remember it being.

They now carry a very good selection of Flexifile (Alpha Abrasives?) products. These are the Touch n flow people. They are priced about the same as hobby shops but you can use the frequent 40% coupon.

 

 

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Northern Virginia
Posted by hutchdh on Saturday, August 20, 2011 6:52 PM

Hold the phone...I just got back from HL and noticed a new kit....a 1/72 Trumpeter F-100 and it was $29.  That is the price range they need to go after, IMHO.  That is the first new aircraft kit I have seen in quite some time.  Maybe there is hope after all for HL.

Hutch

 On the Bench: 1:48 HobbyBoss Ta152-C; 1:48 & 1:72 Hasegawa F-104G NATO Bavaria

In queue: 1:48 Academy F-4B & a TBD Eric Hartmann bird

Recently completed: 1:32 Trumpeter P-51B

  • Member since
    June 2010
  • From: Austin, TX
Posted by DoogsATX on Saturday, August 20, 2011 9:56 PM

I'll have to hit mine sometime next week. I think my local HL just shoved the autos over to make room for pinewood derby and other stuff. But i certainly wouldn't mind if they consolidated their poor kit inventory to make room for more supplies (which can no doubt be used in other hobbies, but still).

One thing...last year around this time, my HL redid the aisle and replaced the MM racks with a single consolidated one filled 95% with Acryl. For my purposes, this means they basically just bricked over the paint section. Any improvement on that front?

On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2

On Deck:  1/350 HMS Dreadnought

Blog/Completed Builds: doogsmodels.com

 

  • Member since
    April 2009
  • From: Longmont, Colorado
Posted by Cadet Chuck on Sunday, August 21, 2011 8:19 AM

I only recently learned of the "Touch 'N Flow" a few months ago from reading this forum.  Bought one on line and I love it- one of the best tools I have, no more gluey messes!  Wish I had known about it years ago.  And yes, I saw them at HL a few days ago, which surprised me.

Gimme a pigfoot, and a bottle of beer...

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