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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service, highlighting the staff's helpfulness, knowledge, and passion for their products. Many consumers appreciate the wide range of products available and the ease of ordering. The delivery service is frequently mentioned as fast, efficient, and well-packaged, with items arriving in perfect condition. However, some customers also noted occasional delays in shipping or minor issues with product packaging, such as dented boxes. A few people mentioned that the actual posting of their order took longer than expected, and in some instances, delivery times were longer than initially suggested.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order, communication was really good. They even gave us free express shipping.. Over the last few years we have bought 3 RC cars (Blackzon Slyder) and a few batteries ( and friends have bought... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Funnily enough I was a regular customer of Hobbyco in the 80s, at their George Street Store. I remember then the extensive range of products they stocked. I moved interstate and have never really foun... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering and fast delivery was a breeze. My young adult son is a - pop culture aficionado with One Piece merch at the top of his list. He insisted this model was placed on top of his 21st birthday c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clearly having the different items to add to my set. Plus the courtesy given even for online purchases. But for me the most fascinating situation was when we were in Sydney having travelled from Que... See more

Company details

  1. Hobby shop
  2. Anime club
  3. Collectibles Shop
  4. Figurine shop
  5. Model Train Shop
  6. Model shop

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Hobbyco is Australia’s most established hobby specialist, proudly serving customers since 1935: Hobbyco, 90 years of Serious Fun. If you’re looking for a hobby shop in Sydney, visit our flagship in the Queen Victoria Building (QVB)—around 600 square metres of wall-to-wall hobbies with an operating model train set, often described as the largest hobby shop in the Southern Hemisphere. You’ll also find us in Macquarie, Rhodes, Liverpool and Burwood, or shop nationwide at hobbyco.com.au with fast delivery across Australia. Discover one of the widest hobby ranges in the country: model kits and hobby tools, paints and airbrushes; model trains and scenery; die-cast (diecast) planes and cars; slot cars and digital track systems; radio control (RC) cars, trucks and boats with batteries, chargers and parts; jigsaw and 3D puzzles; board and card games; plus anime and pop-culture collectibles. For anime and pop culture fans, explore figures, model kits and merchandise from Naruto, One Piece, Dragon Ball, Star Wars and Gundam/Gunpla. Diecast collectors can shop for aviation liveries featuring Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia, as well as diecast cars showcasing Ford and Holden, and Formula 1 teams such as Red Bull Racing, McLaren, and Mercedes-AMG. Hobbyco is an authorised stockist of trusted global brands so that you can count on genuine products, manufacturer support, and the latest releases. Shop LEGO, Bandai Hobby (Gunpla), Tamashii Nations, Banpresto, Tamiya, Hornby, Bachmann, Airfix, Revell, Ravensburger, Corgi, Carrera, MJX and OKTO Sensory Art, along with many other favourites. Proudly Australian-owned and family-run, Hobbyco is trusted by generations for quality, value and excellent service. From our landmark QVB hobby store to our online hobby store serving customers Australia-wide, our goal is to inspire creativity, connection and community through the joy of hobbies. Serious Fun since 1935.

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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Model plane

Excellent! Plane arrived in new zealand, packed so mindfully and model plane is in perfect condition. Thankyou!

16 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Apologies for an earlier review.

I am writing this review to unreservedly withdraw an earlier unfavourable review regarding a proposed delivery time by a courier acting for Hobbyco.
The product arrived four days earlier than suggested by the courier and I found the product, a Carrera slot car set, to be of exceptional quality and it is surviving the onslaught of my two grandchildren.
I have no hesitation in highly recommending this family-owned company to anyone seeking quality products and service.

7 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Hobbyco website is easy to use

The Hobbyco website is easy to use and from ordering to delivery is usually only a few days. I have been a customer for years and can thoroughly recommend Hobbyco. After Sales service is also exceptional.

29 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good price and really well-packaged

Good price and really well-packaged. I’ve had bad experiences with other online sellers that haven’t boxed items, resulting in damage to the game box. This seller takes care to prevent that, so I’ll be back for more!

20 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A dream come true

In 1985, I dreamt of buying and building a Tamiya Frog RC car, but my mum could not afford it. 40 years later, Hobbyco helped me realise it's never too late to live your dreams. Just a great experience all round. Thank you!!!

16 July 2025
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