Oroka Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Im going to be in Toronto tomorrow, passing through/close to Brampton, Mississauga, North York, Toronto, and Scarborough. I need to stock up on some supplies, get a few kits... what is the best shop in the GTA? I have heard of Northstar Military Hobbies in Mississauga, never been there. John's Hobbies on the Danforth... but I showed up there 5 mins to close one day after driving 3 hours, and he closed early and shooed me away before close... I know, he was closing, but couldnt he spare 5 mins? I was going to buy $50-60 worth of supplies. Any other must hit shops? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Aviation world on Carlingview, right near the airport. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) Wings and Wheels on the Danforth is IMO the best in Toronto. Great all round shop, covers most all genres. http://www.wheelswingshobbies.com/ Aviation World great for aircraft and books http://www.aviationworld.net/ Hornet Hobbies is great for supplies http://www.hornethobbies.supersites.ca/ They all have excellent staff that are model builders and down to earth people. HTH Don Edited May 17, 2010 by dmthamade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oroka Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 I think I will hit Wings and Wheels and John's... they are both on the danforth, and I will be there long before John's closes I remember John's has a decent model railroad selection too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oroka Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 I only went to Wheels and Wings due to time constraints. We parked in front of a playground so my wife and son went to play while I went to plastic heaven! Well, all said and done, I walked away with a AMT Enterprise D, an Italeri X-32, and a Italeri EF-2000, both 1:72. I also got some glue, and a couple fast blast (?) caps for my Badger 150 (yeah, I know, siphon bad). Wheels and Wings is by far the best plastic modeling shop in Toronto, nay Ontario, if not Canada! Not a sign of RC or model railroad anywhere! Just well organized boxes of plastic. One side is all aviation (with a small space section), the back room is armor, and the other side is naval with a bit dedicated to autos. Floor to ceiling, perfectly stacked, by brand and general category (jet, WWI, WWII, airliner). Some kits were resealed, but clearly labeled as such, I had no concern at all buying a resealed kit from them! Really, if you are near Toronto, Wheels and Wings at 1880 Danforth Ave is a mandatory stop! I cant wait till the next time I get to go! 5 thumbs up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Wheels and Wings is by far the best plastic modeling shop in Toronto, nay Ontario, if not Canada! It could very well be!! Glad you enjoyed it!! Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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