towerhobbies merged with greatplanes some time ago, so if tower has it there is no excuse why any hobbytown cant get it as g/p is one of thier major vendors..the prices should be the same as tower to if they arent then your getting taken for a ride! although tower was sold to the employees but the whole thing is part of the parent company we all know of called "hobbieco" though the promotions tower offers are great! i love them saves me tons of $$

one of the reasons to special order for me is because the store is right near me and it saves me the shipping fee's after a year that adds up at the rate im ordering stuff!