John's Hobbies
2188 Danforth Avenue M4C 1K3 Toronto, ON, Canada

A sprinkling of fuel arrived. No need to ask Got Nitro?.... we do. Like many other items arriving now we placed the order numerous weeks ago. At the moment there is no sign of fuel shortages like the summer of 2020, still we suggest purchasing an extra amount to last until the fall. Factoid: Unopened jugs of fuel have proven to be stable for over 3 years. Keep the unopened jugs away from direct sunlight and at room temps and it will store safe and stable like a can of paint. #nitro #fuel #morganfuels #buggy #truggy #sidewinder #gotnitro

This is storefront for the next 4 weeks! We’ll add in the pop up tent when the weather warrants. It was a year ago we started Curbside service and pick up and since then we have served hundreds of clients that way. We are Grateful The better weather is a bonus. So as so many of you have graciously done, please call, message or e-mail us and we will do our best to get what you need into your hands as quickly as possible! #covid_19 #lockdown #again #curbsidepickup #wearehere #thankyou

These hard to find Fleischmann model trains are available online or for curbside pickup. Check out www.hobbyplex.com

Starting to get ready now for Launch season! Launching model rockets followed by some night time Astronmy is a great way to spend an evening. Just add engines, clear skies... and of course, a telescope! #modelrockets #estes #rocketry #astronomy #telescope #celestron #mead #thefamily

Sunshine, warmer than usual weather... birds are singing... and the Tamiya’s are arriving after being absent for much of the winter. All... are sure signs of Race Season!! #tamiya #rccar #kit #subaru #gtr #audi #vw #touring #buggy

We’re doing some cleaning up! Back in the day we did a lot of prop rentals for stage, film and commercial productions... now some of those things just gotta go! The pictured Newtonian reflector telescope from the 1980’s still makes a great display piece. It’s been dinged around and is missing several components so it is NOT functional but It’s quite handsome on it’s old school wooden tripod. It will make most any room look quite celestial. $50 takes it. Please call us to arrange pick up. #oldschool #telescope #newtonian #vintage #1980s #prop #rental

Every once in a while I get entrusted to refurb a Tamiya classic... lucky me. This original Tamiya Toyota 4x4 was released November 1st, 1981. Nearly 40 years have passed and scale RC is still going strong. @scalebuildersguild #tamiya #toyota #scalerc #4x4 #radiocontrolled #vintagerc #classicrc

We were about to welcome customers back for in-store shopping on Monday.... but nope... not happening until March 9th. (We hope). The shelves are stocked, we’re ready to roll... but it’s back to curbside for now. Call, message or e-mail us.we will do our best to hustle and get the product you are looking for into your hands. Pick-ups daily 10am to 5pm. Canada post deliveries sent out daily! #hobbies #radiocontrol #modelkits #modelteains #curbside #pickup #stupidcovid #seeyousoon #takecareoutthere

My first plaster cast of a rock facing from Woodland scenics. Just part of my effort to recreate a 1/10 scale replica of Mount Logan in the Yukon... only 172,412 castings to go... give it or take a few square hectares. #woodlandscenics #rubber #mold #scale #rock #plaster #cast

Hard to find Team Associated parts have just been posted. www.hobbyplex.com

My son and I just completed the UGEARS modular dice tower. Next up?..... there are so many things to choose from! #ugears #happy2021

Wherever this message finds you, we wish everyone a safe and healthy new year! With the gratitude of good health happiness will emerge. Can’t even come close to thanking each and every person that showed up out front of our shop and made the choice to support us through freezing temps, rain and snow. You are all ESSENTIAL to us. #happynewyear #thankyou

Here to 3pm today! Happy holidays to all. We’ll be back in the ring to take another swing on Monday Dec 28! #hobbies #hobbyshop #rc #trains #models #toys #thingstobuild #happyholidays

Delivery!!!! (The door isn’t wide enough) #delivery #hobbies #radiocontrol #arrmarc #8s #stufftodo #thingstobuild #thedanny

Orders coming in.... orders going out. Thanks to you all for making this work! #thedanny #danfortheast #shoplocal #curbside #tabletop #hobbies #radiocontrol #takeaway

It’s officially winter now. Take a moment to relive the fond memories of Toronto’s other season, construction. For as little as $59.99 you can snarl traffic in the comfort of your own home. #toronto #rc #radiocontrol #construction #digger #dumptruck #plow #telehandler #kidstuff #dadslikethistoo

Now serving you Curbside!! Look for our daily posts for great gift ideas. Call up, order up, drive up... tap and go!! #thedanny #curbside #hobbies #gifts #shopdanforth #radiocontrol #models #kits #thingstodo #familytime

Suddenly I’m craving schnitzel, sauerkraut and a beer. There’s only one cure for that. #tamiya #radiocontrol #rccar #kit #audi #porshe #tt02

We have invested ourselves in making our shop as safe as we possibly can. Plexiglass counter shields, hand sanitizer, face masks for customers and ourselves, Max capacity of 6, divided shopping areas, hundreds of hours dedicated to cleaning and we have rearranged our counters to limit surface contacts. Through all of this we have received massive support from the community of hobby enthusiasts that have chosen to visit us in store. Despite all the efforts we have been throw...n into lockdown come Monday morning and we will be going back to curbside pick up only. Regardless we will be here 10-5 daily! Mon-Sat. Contact us by e-mail, phone, messenger and Instagram to have your curbside order prepared for pick up. Our mobile payment system allows for quick and contactless purchasing. Huge thanks to everyone. #staysafe #staywell #covid #lockdown #thedanny #shopdanforth #shoplocal #hobbies #toronto #eastyork #hobbyshop #kidstuff #guystuff #greatgifts #familytime #happyholidays See more

Limited quantities of the Amphibious just arrived!! Awesome first RC Kiddie car.... all waterproof and ALL fun indoors and out. It even runs on a rechargeable battery (included). Hard to beat at $89.99 +hst. Requires 1 9volt battery for the transmitter. #toys #hobbies #radiocontrolled #4x4 #waterproof #familyfun #greatgift #justforkids

A few 5-slot crawler motors showed up. Just add vehicle. #reedy #5slot #crawler #motor #radiocontrol

I can’t find the words. A few of you may understand. #tamiya #formulae #rccar #kit #tc01 #abb

The RC test lanes are finally finished in front of our shop!! Now we can safely test vehicles off the sidewalk.... oh.. what’s that?....they’re BIKE LANES?!?!? Go figure. #hobbies #radiocontrol #new #bikelane #danforth #eastyork #thedanny #danfortheast #arrma #kraton @ John's Hobbies

My cover photo and coverage of the 1988 IFMAR 1/8 Off road world champs in now defunct RC NEWS magazine. At that time I (and my father) were the only persons from North America to attend and there were NO representatives from ROAR present to race for the championship! Try to imagine an IFMAR world championship without an American or Canadian in attendance now?!? Also in the same mag was an article from the Canadian 1/8 road nats by Pat Doherty and an add for the now iconic Kyosho Turbo Optima Mid SE. Consider yourself thrown back. #tbt #ifmar #nitro #buggy #worldchamps #radiocontrol #1988 #ROAR #kyosho #canadianeh @ John's Hobbies

Preiser N Scale products have just been posted on Hobbyplex

And here we go... installation of bike lanes has begun from Woodbine to Dawes rd. There will be a disruption of parking in front of our shop during the project. Please use the 2 parking lots a 1/2 block from us on Cedarvale. Looking forward to 24/7 street parking for customers driving to visit us and much easier bike access for local customers. As ever we are a 5 minute walk from the Woodbine subway station. #danforth #thedanny #bike #bikelane #parking #shoplocal #bia #hobbyshop

We’re out!! 30% nitro sold through in a matter of hours. Even sold off the dented can I had reserved for myself... had to ask myself the chances of me making out to a track any time soon. Double sad face on that thought. Anyway..we still have about 10 gallons of 20% nitro for the casual racer and basher crowd. Thank you all for the positive response and the sharing of our Facebook post to spread the word. We greatly appreciate the support! Now get out there and BRaaaaaaaap! #vpfuels #nitro #radiocontrol #buggy #truggy #dorc #otown @ John's Hobbies

Got Nitro?? Going, going... #vpfuels #nitro #radiocontrol #buggy #truggy #rc #limitedquantities

Traxxas parts are showing up ...and More to come!! #traxxas #parts #radiocontrol #xmaxx #udr #trx4 #slash #stampede

Budding rocket scientists take heart! We are stocking our shelves up to keep you flying to the stars! #estes #modelrockets #hobbies #familyfun #toinfinity @ John's Hobbies

We’re stocking the shelves to keep all our budding rocket scientists shooting to the stars! We’re.... over the moon...at all the activity #Estes #modelrockets #hobby #build #learn #fly #recover #doitagain #familytime #letsdothis

Some product showing up that we haven’t seen in weeks.... limited quantities unfortunately.. but happy I can stock the shelves. #axialracing #horizonhobby #arrmarc #scx24 #spektrumrc #radiocontrol #backinstock #rtr @ John's Hobbies

Sometimes the history of this place can get lost on me. Our shop had a humble beginning repairing and selling photo equipment starting in the 1950’s. Plastic models, model trains and slot cars were added in the 60’s and in the 70’s radio control became a new passion with hobby enthusiasts. During the last 50 years lots of products have come and gone from our shelves including binoculars and telescopes. When my son recently expressed an interest in astronomy I thought... I m...ight as well look if we have anything buried at the shop Incredibly I found 3 older telescopes in various conditions marked damaged. Needless to say the haul of optics was a hit and has inspired further exploration. This was a great reminder of our past that served as a great portal to future hobby moments. #johnshobbies #oldschool #astronomy #telescope #hobbies #familylife #photo #optical @ BeachesEast York See more