kenair

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Hi, I remember the large Hobby Barn ads in the old RCM magazines and I'll be in Tucson next week and am wondering if Hobby Barn is still open and what kind of a hobby shop it is, I do not wish to drive half way across town for a Hobby Town type of store if you know what I mean.
thanks - ken

alanc

i am 5000 miles away, and can find that one out
http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/hobby-barn-tucson-2



so unless anyone knows differant, its shut, another retail shop loses out to the faceless internet

kenair

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I saw a site that had a review on Hobby barn from Oct 2012 so I am wondering if it is opened or closed.

Chad Veich

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I'm only 150 miles away and I have not heard anything regarding Hobby Barn closing the doors. Of course it is possible that they have closed and I simply have not heard about it but I would think such news would have been fairly widely reported among modelers in Az. considering Hobby Barn's popularity and longevity. Hmmm, interesting. Somebody in the Tucson area certainly must know.

MANFRED

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They are alive and kicking, just went there in October. They have been in Tucson forever and worth the drive to see a good old fashioned Hobby shop. Near Wilmot on 22nd st. Then cruise down to the Pima Air museum a little farther south, on the way you can drive by the Davis Monthan Boneyard. Some great RC fields in and around town as well.

LDM

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I have to be in Phoenix on Thursday , can you tell me how far that would be ?

MANFRED

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About an hour and a half to 2 hrs. Don't speed, their radar units are all over the place

LDM

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thanks !

Ed

I have heard that they are emptying their shelves, and not restocking, due to family illness. []

LDM

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That is sad to hear , I guess I should call before i head that way

F82FAN

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Theyve been selling airplanes on here for months due to the "owners impending retirement"... I will be in TUS this weekend, so will try to make it by and let you know. I used to hang out there when I was just a kid. The woman sitting at the front was NEVER friendly. It was always a gruff "whadya want kid"!
I always wanted to reply
"I just want you to be nice"!!!

F82FAN

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I am in TUS and just called Hobby Barn. They answered and said they are open "til about 4-pm today"...
There ya go!

LDM

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Man that is a difficult time line to make if your working

imapayne

I read your reply to an inquiry regarding the Hoby Barn in Tucson dated 21Feb13 and wondered what phone number you used. I have called (520) 747-3792 numerous times but have never been able to make a connection. They advertise a Hanno Pretner MAGIC kit which I have been trying to locate for months with no luck. Any help would to greatly appreciated. Bob Payne

Ed

As stated ealier in this thread, Hobby Barn is going out of business. []

F82FAN

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Im thinking they may be winding down and are not consistant with the hours.
Thats the same number I called last week.
I noticed they even had a full page ad in a model magazine this month?!?!?!
Talk about weird....

countilaw

I hope they are not closing. They've been a good supplier for many years. I was getting pattern kits from them back in the 70s and 80s. Their Magic kit was one of the best in workmanship.

As for the Magazine ad, those are placed 3 months prior to the issue hitting the streets.

I would really hate to see them go.

Frank

vicgensberg

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I went to hobby barn and the sign said closed till may 1st
So I went down on the second of may and doors are locked no signs saying opening again
I tried to call and they will not answer the phone
I am making up a flyer that post they don't want customers and don't waste your time going there
Hobby town has started stocking parts for the big gassers

Ed

The previous owner is retiring, and the shop will reopen under new ownership in another month or two.

tailskid

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I wonder what they did with all those high dollar planes they had hanging from the ceiling....

hossinarizona

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Hobby Barn is alive and well, they have been restocking their store weekly. It's almost the Hobby Barn of years gone past, also their phone number has changed try, 520-747-3633, and stop by when your in the area!

tailskid

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That is great news!

LDM

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wow great to know when I visit the area thanks

hossinarizona

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Here is the link to the re-opening news.

http://realestatedaily-news.com/hobb...of-renovation/

navydoc192

Yes, they are open m-f till 6pm- under new management