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by alan on 24 Jan 2012
"We have dealt with Robo, from Wings Over The Downs Hobbies, for years and would send anyone to him. The new shop is looking great after the flood of 2010 wiped the store off the map. He has a lot back in stock. Robo can get you everything you need whether it is planes, heli or cars and a lot of items. Robo and the team is a great bunch of guys. Do call in one day and say hi to them. We have two air clubs in Toowoomba and we all find by having Wings Over The Downs Hobbies so handy and helpful. - Alan Mcgrath, TAA Model Air Club " (more)
by myRC Hobbies on 09 Jan 2012
"Great shop, you can actually ring and speak to someone. "
by John on 28 Dec 2011
"They have a nice range of products, are very helpful and friendly and advised on what we needed. "
by Shane on 17 Jun 2011
"I only visit maybe a few times a year at the most but I do like their range and their customer service. They have a fairly good range of hobby materials from models, to books, figurines, paints and the like. " (more)
by Adrian on 11 May 2011
"Yes, I would recommend Hallam Hobbies to anyone. "
by Iva on 21 Feb 2011
"This couple knows their products and gives wonderful, friendly service and advice regardless of the size of your purchase. " (more)
Toys for the Big Boys
No one would argue that remote controlled cars or RC cars are a favorite toy among small little boys. But aside from boys aged 5 - 13 years old, some adult men are also self-proclaimed collectors and hobbyists of this kind of toys. Playing remote controlled cars is said to be a form of relaxation and a diversionary exercise for them.
Nowadays, remote controlled cars are designed based on real model of cars. There are RC cars that are simulations of Ferrari, Lamborghinis and Ford cars. Some modern RC cars are even powered with real nitro or gas.
The enjoyment and satisfaction that youngsters get in playing with this kind of toys is the freedom they experience while independently controlling a motor vehicle at non-stop speed. Adults on the other hand, find pleasure on this kind of toys through mastering their parts and other technical information related to them. Moreover, some adult men are fascinated with these remote controlled toys because they try to satisfy their childhood frustration to become race drivers, pilots, etc. Sometimes, this kind of toys is also collected to symbolize the wealthy stature of the owner.
To maneuver RC cars over a track or around an open space effectively, one is required to undergo a lot of practice. RC cars are sold with manuals that an operator could browse anytime to know the cars proper controls and configuration.
Other forms of RC toys are helicopters, speed boats, and airplanes.
Hobby Store of Choice
Shops that sell remote controlled toys are commonly called as hobby stores. But hobby stores are not only confined in selling remote controlled toys; these toy shops also sell other toys that are commonly collected by enthusiasts. The following are the attributes that you should look for when choosing for a good hobby store:
Delivers to or Services Australia-Wide (Online only)
Address: By Appointment, Traralgon, VIC, 3844
Phone number: 0418 459 059
Online Radio Controlled Models for Planes, Helicopters, Cars, Boats, Tanks and more.
Address: 42-46 McCrae St, Dandenong, VIC, 3175
Phone number: (03) 97945999
RC Helicopters and RC Cars.
Address: Shop 113, King St, Warrawong Westfield, Warrawong, NSW, 2502
Phone number: (02) 80040898
Sell all manner of hobby toys for the big kids. Offer repair services for RC hobby cars.
Address: Unit 2, 152 Siganto Dr, Helensvale, QLD, 4212
Phone number: (07) 56656700
Concept Hobbies is one of Australia's newest and largest hobby stores. We are your one stop shop for anything RC.
Address: Morayfield Rd, Morayfield, QLD, 4506
Phone number: 0423 012 477
Hire, sell and buy AAA metal detector. Find lost keys, rings, bracelets.
Delivers to or Services Australia-Wide (Online only)
Address: By Appointment, Clifton Beach, QLD, 4879
Phone number: 0487 589 346
We stock all manner of hobby crafts for scrapbooking, card making, jewellery making, kids crafts, hair accessories.
Address: Shop 32, Gallery Level, 9 Sherwood Rd, Toowong Village, Toowong, QLD, 4066
Phone number: (07) 33719511
We sell the widest range of anime, manga, gunpla model kits, pop-culture apparel and bags in Brisbane. Our apparel ranges include novelty shirts from movies, TV series, video games, & anime series.