Here in Cincinnati we had a string of local toy stores called Johnny's Toys which has now shrunk to one store in Latonia, south of Covington KY (across the river). Never know what treasures one can find when going to long established hobby stores? Anyhow, I will still check out the new Trost location just to see what they have. and get the choices that a local hobby shop couldn't or worse yet, wouldn't think to offer. Where else can you click on site like Pattos, Greg Braun's, eBay, etc. Usually at prices well below the local shops. The net offers such a vast variety of selection and availability. However, the internet has just about put the hobby shops out of business.

That should be a 'no brainer' decision for slot car hobbists. I would prefer to support the local hobby shops, even if it costs more. I will have to check them out to see how they are stocked. Looks like a new location for them? They used to keep a very good inventory of slot car items. I just looked them up and came up with this Trost Hobbies was/is(?) located on 63rd Street in Chicago. I think I remember them for like $1.99 or 2.99. However, when I was a kid, I can remember looking at T-jet after T-jet. Hobby City went away back in the 80's if I remember right.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: I WILL BE OPEN ONLY THROUGH THE 2023 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS AND THEN I WILL BE CLOSING THE STORE FOR GOOD.The place for us kids growing up on the southside was either Hobby City in Evergreen Park located at 95th and Millard, or Trost Hobbies on 63rd st. Until July 22 all new Carrera and Scalextric 1/32 cars and sets are 15% off marked price (cash, Visa, Master Card or Discover only) This does not apply to vintage items. I will do my best to post times on this website when I might have to close for any reason. If you are planning a visit, especially if you are coming any distance, I would advise a phone call to verify that I will be available when you would like to visit. I will still be doing internet, mail and phone sales, so please LMK your interests at or call during the above hours 90. Day and time will depend on interest level, so if you want to race let me know. I hope to eventually have HO races on my 6 lane routed 16 x 5 1/2 foot table. I have made sure all showcases are fully stocked, most with fresh vintage merchandise. Effective immediately I will be open to the public Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon till 6 PM. After 3 years of being closed to walk in customers, due primarily to Covid and latter the store being used to operate a mail and internet order business, I am open again.

Hobby shops with slot cars