M&Models - Oak Lawn, Illinois

Gina M.

I wanted to give my local hobby shop some business. I had never been in there before and wanted to check it out. I am currently building a scale replica of old Comiskey Park and I was looking for inspiration. I found something I needed and was going to check out. I should have realized they only do credit cards over a certain amount, and I do not have a problem at all with that policy and I was going to pick out a model for my 12 year old to add to the purchase. However, I changed my mind. I didn't want to give them any more of my money. I was given a look of shock when I came in as if I had some nerve shopping there. ( I am a 54 year old female.) I am not saying its because I'm a female but this isn't the first time I've been given looks in places like this.
I may give them another chance, but I hope they realize that all paying customers matter. I wasn't offered help or acknowledged in any way that I felt was welcoming.
They have an incredible amount of goods for such a small space and a good variety. I don't want my review to seem like I want them to lose business but I want them to know about making people feel unwelcome and I can't shop somewhere I don't feel welcome.

Miguel G. H.

Marty helped me very much during my visit he is a great guy and very nice and knowledgeable person, this is a small store but somehow they have everything you need, I came into the store looking for a 1/35 Panzer model (nothing special) and I came out with a Panzer IV ausf.G and a lot of tools to start my new model. I’ll be coming back soon for all the paints and extra stuff I’ll need in the near future.

Richard Y.

Marty and Marry are great with a great store for all you model kit needs, Marty himself is a model kit builder with much talent and a source of information with kit building. Marry is a pleasure to speak too and is able to point out what is new in the store. Always a pleasure to stop by and shop or see what's new.

Need to stop here more often.

Mark S.

Got screached at for taking a picture of a model kit box. Wouldn't go back. EDIT IN RESPONSE TO OWNERS REPLY: I don't know what I wasn't nice about. I was loudly and suddenly asked "Why are you taking pictures of my stuff?!". When I was asked that I told you guys so I can compare later which one I would like to get, the visual aspect of it. Once I said that I was given a piece of paper and pen and told to just wright it down. When I was there you guys straight up told me no pictures allowed at all because "oh people will claim it as their own work". But when asked to not take pictures I did stop and didn't take any others. Also for other customers saying they where "distressed" and thought it disrespectful for looking at different prices? Not everyone can afford to go pay $100 for a model kit all the time. I was looking for something in a specific price range. So how your other customers (who where just sitting in a circle of chairs talking) thought it was oh so disrespectful to literally price compare, "oh this one id really like to build but this other ones a tad cheaper in budget and I can afford it is cool also. Let me look up what people say about the kit". I understand you aren't a discount store. I understand modeling isn't a cheap hobby. But I was in store comparing YOUR model kits to each other. And now down to the photo. The single picture I took was of the box of a Tamiya kit. The box art so I could think about if I really wanted to build this or that. After you guys told me no pictures I didn't take anymore. But never have I ever had as big of a problem arise from it as with your store. G&G, Hawker Hobbies, Royal Hobbies, Leisure hours. Never once was I ever told not to take a picture. It's free publicity. Because someone will send the picture of a kit to someone else, and then they'll hear about your store.

Johnny T.

Not a fan of the place. Not a bad selection of items, but most things can be found cheaper elsewhere. Plus the atmosphere isn't as welcoming as other hobby shops. Feels like I'm an outsider.

Robert H.

Marty and Marry are the ultimate experts for all of your plastic modeling needs. Ive been doing business with them for 15 years. They are my go to hobby center. Good people.

Jeremy S.

place is small and when I was in there seemed dimly lit for a hobby shop also a bit more expensive then others around the area with an awkward feeling like I'm being watched all the time

Chris J.

Nice store with all manner of resin and etch goodness and they will gladly help you empty your wallet!