Hobby shopAustin, TX

King's Hobby Shop

King's Hobby Shop is a hobby shop in Austin, Texas, that has been open since 1973 and describes itself as a destination for plastic modelling, model rocketry, model railroading, slot car racing and STEM based educational supplies. A visitor finds scale model kits such as 1/48 aircraft, Vallejo paint, consignment items and in-store exclusives, at 7325 Burnet Road. The shop also takes special requests and pre-orders for kits and model trains.

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What this shop is

Among the services it advertises: Consignments, Special orders and pre-orders, Same day pickups. It is a hobby shop and independent, so what it stocks changes with what it can get — a reason to call ahead for a specific item.

Brands and lines

Its own site lists Vallejo Paint, Monogram, Roden, Revell, Lindberg, Encore Models.

What it offers

Consignments
Special orders and pre-orders
Same day pickups
Shipping
In-store exclusives
Product search

Part of the Austin shop guide and hobby shops in Austin.

Before you go

It is at 7325 Burnet Rd in Austin, TX, and the shop's published number is (512) 836-7388. Its site is kingshobbyatx.com. Hours change with the season; call or check the shop's site before a long drive.

Shop facts and sources

Fact	Detail	Quoted from
Address	7325 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78757	“7325 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78757”
Phone	(512) 836-7388	“(512) 836-7388”
Years in business	Opened in 1973	“Since opening our doors in 1973, King’s Hobby Shop has offered a wide range of merchandise”
Staff expertise	Over 150 years cumulative	“Our staff’s cumulative expertise spans over 150 years of product knowledge and project know-how.”
Relocation	Store has moved	“WE'VE MOVED! Come explore our store.”
Product range	Plastic modelling, rocketry, railroading, slot cars, STEM supplies	“King’s Hobby Shop is your best destination for plastic modelling, model rocketry, model railroading, slot car racing, STEM based educational”
Service	Consignments	“Ask about Consignments!”
Service	Special orders and pre-orders	“If there is an Item you would like to Pre-Order, this is a great way to get in touch as well!”
Service	Same day pickups	“Same day Pickups!”
Service	Shipping	“Fast shipping!”
Service	In-store exclusives	“Get cozy with some of these in-store exclusives.”
Service	Product search	“Full Product Search”
Brand	Vallejo Paint	“Vallejo Paint”
Brand	Monogram	“B-29 Superfortress 1:48 Monogram 5706”
Brand	Roden	“1:48 D.H.4 (Dayton-Wright built) Roden 414”
Brand	Revell	“Republic F-84E Thunderjet Revell \| No. 85-5494 \| 1:48”
Brand	Lindberg	“Curtiss Jenny 1:48 Lindberg No. 72583”
Brand	Encore Models	“F-84F Thunderstreak L.E. Encore Models \| No. 48006 \| 1:48”

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