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The Hobby Corner

1606 Sycamore St, Iowa City, IA 52240

★★★★★ 4.6 · 254 reviews
Magic: The Gathering 🧠Expert staff

Highlights

  • Vibe

    "Great place to find those hobby items. Neatly laid out, friendly folks to answer questions, quality merchandise. Also, parking right out front for easy access."

    — Dean Charles

  • 📚Selection

    "Absolutely amazing shop. It's inside the complex with the movie theater and it's huge. They seem like they've got everything, the guys in there were awesome."

    — Alec Barnum

  • 🧠Staff

    "This is your local game shop! Lots and lots of board games, card games. They have you covered if looking for puzzles, Warhammer, models and I'm forgetting more. Space in the back used for gaming events. Staff is top notch, knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions."

    — Christian Miller

  • 💵Prices

    "Friendly staff. Perhaps not the largest assortment of plastic models but it is varied from Sci fi to cars to ships and planes. Huge assortment of board games. Puzzles and children's toys. Some RC. Prices are reasonable."

    — David Smith

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Hours

Monday 10 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM
Thursday• today 10 AM–7 PM
Friday 10 AM–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–5:30 PM
Sunday 12–5 PM

Recent reviews

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  • Dean Charles ★★★★★

    Great place to find those hobby items. Neatly laid out, friendly folks to answer questions, quality merchandise. Also, parking right out front for easy access.

    8 months ago

  • Anthony Morrill ★★★★★

    Super cool place. I bought an old, used, model ship. It came without instructions and had some minor damage. They accepted the return the next day without issue. I got another model and it was 100% tip top shape, definitely going back!

    4 months ago

  • David Smith ★★★★

    Friendly staff. Perhaps not the largest assortment of plastic models but it is varied from Sci fi to cars to ships and planes. Huge assortment of board games. Puzzles and children's toys. Some RC. Prices are reasonable.

    4 months ago

  • Andrea ★★★★★

    We love it here. We're always greeted with a smile, the store is usually busy with folks playing in the back. They have a good selection of just about everything! Great if you're into 40k, Battletech & D&D. They have a decent selection of MTG stuff, but no individual cards/more specialized stuff like a card shop. Prices are fair across the board compared to what you can find online, which is great because it makes it extra accessible to support them on a limited budget. If you're looking for something to paint, people to play with, or books to read, definitely stop by! Support your local game

    3 months ago

  • Mark G ★★★★★

    The store is a little bit tricky to find but worth the trip. Go in the door for the movie theatre and you'll find it. They have a wide variety of games and hobby supplies. We went in looking for DnD characters and they had many to choose from. You can also find rockets, model trains, rc cars and planes, and tons of different board games. The staff we dealt with were friendly and helpful.

    7 years ago

  • Chris Hernandez ★★★★

    Fantastic local hobby shop! The staff at The Hobby Corner are friendly and knowledgeable, offering a wide variety of board games, model kits, RC items, and more. It’s a warm, community-driven atmosphere with regular game nights, ample parking, and great support for hobbyists of all kinds.

    9 months ago

  • Alec Barnum ★★★★★

    Absolutely amazing shop. It's inside the complex with the movie theater and it's huge. They seem like they've got everything, the guys in there were awesome.

    8 months ago

  • Christian Miller ★★★★★

    This is your local game shop! Lots and lots of board games, card games. They have you covered if looking for puzzles, Warhammer, models and I'm forgetting more. Space in the back used for gaming events. Staff is top notch, knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions.

    Edited 3 months ago