I love Model Citizen. They always have a great selection and are the best priced, in-person shop for Gundam kits. The owner is always kind and helpful, tells you when new items are coming in, and will hold something for you if you have to make a drive to get there. We make the hour and a half round trip to Model Citizen when we want new kits because they're worth the drive.
Popped into a local hobby shop and came out with my first Gundam kit! The staff was super friendly and welcoming a noob to the hobby. Great advice and even meet up times where people come to vibe and build. Thanks Model Citizen Hobbies!
If you're into Kaiju or Mecha, you definitely have to check this place out!
We came from 3h of distance and we left with the best experience! Awesome vibes, great people and a vast options to choose from Gundams series to WW collections! Just FREAKING PERFECT! Coming back for more!
If you looking for model kits, this is the spot! I've been coming here for awhile now and the selection is huge. The owner is very helpful and informative if your not sure what to buy or your stuck between 2 kits like myself lol I definitely recommend this place to anyone who's looking Iooking to get into gundams!
Called this store while at the beach today... lmao. My son is into Gundam, and I wanted to let him pick something out, not knowing they would have an amazing selection!! I, myself was blown away, of course, Sam got his Gundam, and I got myself a Star Wars Boba Fett to put together, to add to my ever growing collection of star wars stuff... we were also entered into a raffle, the lady behind the counter was awesome, knowledgeable and answered my questions. Not only is my son super excited to go back... but I am too, looking forward to maybe some more star wars stuff....
Visiting from out of town and decided to pick up something to build. Did a Google search of the area and Model Citizen Hobby popped up, and I’m glad I went in. Wall to wall kits from Gundam to Cars and everything in between. I ended up walking out with a kit that I’ve only seen online and I can’t wait to build it!
The workers there are very friendly and helpful. I didn't know what supplies to use for a model aircraft I was getting there, and the owner helped me out. You can really tell that they're very passionate about model building.
Tons and tons of Gunpla. Nice acrylic paints selection and they are getting Lacquers soon(I use these) nice shop good prices definitely would try them out again. Also they have a FB page and will ship!
Very good place with friendly staff picked this up they have almost every Gundam I can think of
I love this store. By far the best Gundam store in Tampa bay! They have something for everyone actually orders a lot of kits so he always has the latest and greatest! Brian the owner is awesome! He’s very knowledgeable and is way to good at model painting. Model Citizen Hobby is the best!
I’ve had the chance to visit this store twice and both times I had an amazing experience. Shannon the attendant at the time is always so friendly, knowledgeable, and great at recommendations. The store selection is top notch having almost every gunpla kit in stock one could want. What was not available Shannon offered to check and put in an order for. Next visit will be a perfect grade!
My wife and I shop here frequently and have been coming for about 2 years now. The owner, Bryan, is genuinely one of the friendliest and coolest guys ever. The atmosphere is inviting, the shelves are stocked with Gunpla, and they're constantly working on putting out the latest merch. This is the best place for model kits in Tampa, easily! I can't wait to spend another year with my favorite Gundam store
Would rate six stars if I could. Fantastic inventory, always getting in plenty of new and exciting kits. Staff is friendly and accepting to hobbyists of all skill levels, and are more than happy to give tips to newer builders. Atmosphere in the shop is always pleasant, even on very busy days. Best place to buy gunpla and models in general in Pinellas county.
Great selection of Gundams. Some classic model kits as well. Amazing customer service. Prices cheaper than Amazon on everything and it's a local small business which I'd rather support.
Love this place! Great deals and always a great gunpla kit to discover. Everytime I go here I can't help but to buy something! The place makes you feel wanted, and the staff is very knowledgeable.
Amazing little find in the local Pinellas county area. I was so stoked to walk in and find a store full of models and paints , and all the stuff you need to build. Not to mention the friendly owner who himself builds models and is experienced in it. Cannot describe how happy it made me to find this place. Great store with great stock!! Crazy amount of Gundam models.
Great store, great prices. Small store, but absolutely packed to the gills a wide range of model kits. Staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
Great model selection, especially the Gundam models. Lots of paint, brushes, and misc modeling materials to be found. The owner and even the other customers are all very helpful and knowledgeable. I have had a great experience every time I have gone there.
Update: The selection of Kotobukiya has greatly expanded, and they have a huge Gundam selection.
Love this shop! Brian is a good man and cares about his customers. I have purchased from him in store and have ordered over the phone. He even drop shipped the models to where I live in Texas. Can't say enough good things about this business!
Small store but packed with Models. The owner was very friendly and a knowledgeable as well.
The owner and his wife are some of the kindest people I have ever met, spent hours talking about the wonderful hobby of modeling and Gunpla. Fantastic selection and prices! Look forward to visiting again soon!
The absolute best hobby shop in Florida for all things models! They have an immense in store stock, getting new shipments every week, as well as being able to custom order. Any experience level, noob to expert, can go in and feel comfortable asking questions and getting help from the amazing staff. 10 out of 5 stars, will be buying all my Gunpla from them for now on.
Really good deals on Gunpla, Car Models and rare model kits I dont see any where. The owner was super knowledgeable on Gunpla for beginners. If I can rate this 6 stars out of 5 i could!
I can't rave enough about how wonderful a hobby shop this is! The owner is very enthusiastic and extremely helpful when it comes to helping you with many aspects of modeling and willing to answer any questions you have regarding the hobby aspects of completing your model.- including realistically finishing it.
He has the most extensive finishing products for your hobby from the largest array of painting products from Vallejo to Mig, to products for your dioramas that I have seen and his experience with airbrushing is invaluable. Please visit and support them- this place rocks!
Model Citizen Hobbies is an awesome experience if you love model kits. The owner is friendly, knowledgeable and passionate. If you're looking for something interesting to build this is a great place to check out. Huge selection of Vallejo …
The owners have compiled a great selection from every genre imaginable into one location, to include long out-of-production kits for the collector. They also do direct orders for specialty items. Friendly service, vast knowledge of the art …
You know I realise my numerous times going through the store, I never really bothered to give it a review online. …
Easily the best place to build and purchase model kits all the way from Orlando to Clearwater. Fantastic prices, huge selection. The owner, his wife and staff have established an amazing building community at this store and truly love the hobby and nature of what they do. Wouldn't go anywhere else, hands down.
Excellent selection of models of all types! There's Gunpla, Ma.K, Star Trek, Star Wars and a lot of other anime model kits as well as cars, trains and such. …
This is hands down the best model hobby shop in all of the Tampa Bay Area. Bryan is not only extremely knowledgeable but has created a welcoming atmosphere for modelers of all skill levels. Walking in to this shop, you’re immediately …
Fantastic shop and great owner that provides outstanding customer service.
I was immediately greeted by Bryan when I walked in the door. I'm getting back …
This shop has an impressive selection of rare models hard to find anywhere else and even the cost is reasonable. Owner is friendly and helpful too. Great shopping experience. My son and I will be definitely going back to shop here.
Not only is the selection amazing, the customer service has been absolutely fantastic. The staff is always friendly, and are always glad to help with recommendations and techniques. Both my son and I are hooked on model building and have no problem driving a little further just to come here.
One of the best for Model Kit Hobby Enthusiasts, it's very hidden but arriving there is all worth it, since me and friend drove all the way from Brooksville to browse and shop for the models they have available. Also we dubbed it "Brains Place" after the owner. The travel is the only difficult part but shopping there is all worth it.
Fair prices and friendly service. Great place for beginners to get started or avid hobbyists to resupply! Bryan is very helpful and will place any kit order for customers if he can.
I came for the clever name, I keep coming back for the friendly and knowledgeable staff, the reasonable prices, and the unparalleled selection! Seriously, I've been to dozens of hobby shops and comic book stores, and no others stack up. …
The shop owner was very helpful. He had good recommendations on models that I may like and supplies I would need. He even demonstrated using some panel lining I was interested in so I could see how easy it would be to use. I would definitely recommend checking out this shop if you are in the area.
Start off with I drove all the way from Pasco county down to this store cuz I just wanted to check them out and see what they had.... I am a very avid armor model builder and I spend a lot of money on my models and my paint and supplies. …
I was new to the gundam scene and thought I'd come and check this place out. Wow, the selection is amazing and is so competitive compared to online. Owner really helps you out when it comes to questions and gives best experience to new comers.
I bought a WW1 model plane. . I was very disappointed that the merchandise was geared towards the newest generation . Not enough for me retiree's
Superlative selection of Gundam models. Work space for hobbyists. Good tool selection. Gift certificates available. Owner Brian builds relationships with his clientele. Great place!!
Excellent, attentive service by Brian! My fiancée and I felt very welcomed. He was extremely knowledgeable about his inventory, personable and upbeat about his passions, and made the entire experience immersive and enjoyable. As a novice to …
Great local selection of gunpla that is sold at retail prices or below, instead of being marked up. Typically has a greater selection than most online stores in stock items.
Loved the store. They know their stuff, I was hesitant to buy an RG Gundam but the clerk knew which ones were better quality. Ended up buying and RG Exia
Absolutely amazing talk about perfect customer service. Nice genuine people.
They have all my Gunpla needs, from models to paints to tools they have it all.
Love this store! The owner was very kind and helpful. There's a plethora of kits to choose from here, as well as paints and other supplies. I hope to be back!
What a helpful place! Had a question and Bryan not only took the time to help me pick out paint, but mixed it and tested it for me too! Highly recommended! Great selection of models, paints, and supplies.
Finally a store that says "I eat, build, and sleep Gundam. Of course there are many other models there but this stores displays were awesome! Would go here again
Great place for gunpla lovers huge stock and prices that can be helped. Owner is extremely nice and willing to help newbies and teach the basics it's an amazing place cannot recommend enough.
Huge collection on models, great owner. His collection show cases are one of the best I have seen in the US. I can feel his enthusiasm while we talk about models and figures. See his Facebook page, it updated frequently.
They offer a wide variety of models. Subjects include Automotive, truck, military, and sci-fi. They have a good supply of paint, glues, and other products to make model building fun and easy. They sometimes get in out of production kits so you need to check in often. And they also have promotions such as category specific raffles.
Amazing owner, amazing selection, amazing community. If you like model kits, you owe it to yourself to check this place out. Unless you do trains, which aren't stocked here. Plenty of aviation, armor, anime, and Warhammer kits.
(Formerly Ralph's Hobbies). New owners have done an excellent job reorganizing and expanding an already amazing hobby shop. Excellent selection, service, and pricing. I look forward to shopping hear again and again. They have everything I need.
Most hobby places have like half a shelf of Gunpla as a distributor obligation on top of their military/automotive models and RC cars. Not so here, which may well be the closest Florida gets to walking right into a Bluefin warehouse and …
Lovely and informed staff, extremely reasonable prices. Best Hobby shop in Pinellas County.
Very knowledgeable owner, and very friendly too. This is my go-to place for all my model obsessions! I live an hour away, but well worth the time and fuel!
Bryan and Wendy have created the best Hobby Shop
In Florida. Exelant selections of kit of all types.
In the shop or online orders really make it easy to shop. …
This is a great place to shop for models. The owners go out of their way to make you feel welcome and very helpful. Very knowledgeable and if it’s not in stock they will order it for you.
Old style plastic kit store Gadgets, paints and many car models. Not many aircrafts nor ships. The service is superior Very nice place to receive orientation.
The owner has added an incredible selection of VINTAGE as well as NEW models.... His prices and service are superb! Thanks for the great sales B.
Model Citizen Hobbies is a wonderful hidden local gem. INCREDIBLE selection of Gundam and other syfi models. No matter what kind of models you dig Model Citizen Hobbies has you covered!
I stopped in here for a VERY specific paint need, I picked out a paint and had mentioned my specific need to the girl behind the counter . When I brought her the paint to pay, she got up and went to the paint rack and suggested another …
Great friendly owners extremely knowledge and always give great advise.Prices are good and have awide selection of all kinds of models.I always shop there for my kits and supplies
Shop is quant and we'll stocked especially the paints. The shop staff knows their products and are very curious and helpful
I went there knowing nothing about Gundam or model making of any kind, and the owner was welcoming and helpful. Great place to go for entry level hobbyists.
Very disappointed in their selection of models. Not as friendly as I was expecting. I won't be going back.
Great shop! I just moved to the area and went looking for my hobby fix. I highly recommend a visit.
If you like plastic and resin models. This is the place for you. Amazing selection. And great knowledgeable staff
This store is a rare gem in a county that used to have numerous hobby stores. It is full of great kits and great accessories and has a very friendly and helpful owner and staff
great shop with an amazing selection of kits. there's something there for everyone! shop owner is also super friendly and helpful 🤘🤠 …
The owners are very fine folks! Very knowledgeable about Gunpla! Go see them today!
The lady that was working helped me choose some gundam liner and was really helpful showing me how to use it
Well, it's a hit or miss here, really. Most of the time, they don't have supply's or the modeling tools your looking for.
Shockingly large selection, especially for anime-based model kits with amazing customer service!
Great family owned and operated business true hobby enthusiast's very friendly very helpful I enjoy going there every time I do I highly recommend any hobbiest to at least visit the place once to see how cool it is.😎😎😎😎 …
This place has everything you need! They are super welcoming and answer all of your questions. We are so lucky to have such a cool place like this here!
Great selection of model kits, something for just about everyone. Super helpful owner.
First time there and it was model heaven! Staff very professional and courteous! Will definitely be back and telling my friends!
Wonderful place yo get your models the owner is amazing and so is his wife! They know everything you could ask!
Model Citizen is the most fantastic shop to go and get some Japanese robots! I love this place!
Great hobby shop with tons of model kits; gundam, sci-fi, automobiles, and more!
Owner is very nice and always willing to help. Store has a great variety of models.
A great place to buy models, the owner is informative about questions that have to go with what is need for the model kits
Friendly, knowledgeable manager, and has damn near everything your sci-fi/fantasy/anime model-loving heart desires!
Excellent place. Plastic modelers mecca.
Kits, paints, supplies and studio.
Excellent selection and advice. Prices are competitive with online sources and Bryan will order anything for you.
Nice supply of anything I would consider hobby related. Staff very helpful and kind and willing to give you tips and information.
Cool shop, personable owner. Had what we needed and some things we didn't but got anyway. We'll be back.
Great selection and friendly staff. Impressed with the cleanliness of the work stations and the entire store.
Great local model store, if he doesn't have it he can get it for you
Great prices! Better than ordering online. And very friendly and welcoming.
Great selection of model kits and friendly staff.
This is THE shop for modelmaking. Great for getting airbrush equipment (and advice)
Nice environment, felt welcome and owner was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Surprised to see the large selection of Gunpla. Real local anime treasure.
Really cool and friendly people, most unbeatable prices in the area, give them all your support
Very friendly and helpful. Lots of selections and will look up something for you if they dont have it
Closest I’ve experienced to a Mandarake in America! Nice meeting you Brian!
Excellent customer service and selection for your model hobby.
Bryan is awesome. Will get you anything you want. Super knowledgeable and helpful
Great prices, friendly, and helpful. Highly recommended.
Welcoming atmosphere, superb service, and a willingness to teach and help others grow in the hobby that is quite rare nowadays.
Best prices and Big Gundam selection.
Scale model shop with nice selection of cars, planes, spacecraft, and Gundam.
Really great selection and the customer service was outstanding!
Awesome shop and great service.
If you are into Gundam this is your place.
Jim M
Has a half he selection with people who know what there talking about
They've got what you need. Worth the trip
Great place had lots of kits
Great staff and selection. Also special orders
Great gundam model selection
Has some armour, planes, ships scale models. Lots of paint.
Outstanding selection. Super friendly staff.
Great place to get back into model building
Great place, friendly people... Great prices
Model Citizen Hobby is the best in town.
Great selections of models and supplies
Neat and different. Planning a visit this weekend
Cool shop vary helpfull people
Great selection of collectors items.
Great place,people willing to help.
Always enjoy pilgrimages to this store
Best model shop around!!!!
Owner was super helpful & friendly
Great place great staff must go
Great little hidden place!
Great selection & welcoming!
Everyone there is super helpful.
Literally everything you’ll need.
Variety of items for personal hobbies