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Good Hobby Shops in Chicago
#1
Hi Guys, I'm now here in the cold windy city (temp was 17 Deg when I got in). What are some good hobby shops for cars, trucks and aircraft to go to here?
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#2
None actually, The best place closest to the city is Al's in Elmhaurst: http://www.alshobbyshop.com/store/index.asp
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#3
ya or if ur going north of the city venture hobbies in wheeling is pretty nice.
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#4
Closest to the city, al's is the best.

http://www.alshobbyshop.com/store/index.asp
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#5
Al's !!!!!!!
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#6
Going to have to agree Al's is great!
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#7
Al's or Leisure hour... Other than that the web and amain are the place to shop
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#8
he can shop from the web in Jamaica...(rocco) lol

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Hit up Al's if you want to stay close to the city, or over in Joliet you will find http://www.leisurehours.com I personally think that is the best shop in chicagoland.
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#9
LOL!! I know i was just sayin they pretty much beat most local shops that alll
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#10
Thanks guys, Al's and Leisure it is...
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

Truck & Buggy ....................Cars
MBX-4RR RB Concept WS7 III......... LD3 Pro Nova Mega MS.12
T-Maxx RB TM323 .......................OB4 Nova Mega MT12
.................... Kyosho V-ONE RRR WCE Mega Masmo .12

Bikes....................................... Helicopter
Nuova Faor SF501 NR CX12..... Kyosho Caliber 30 OS 37
Ducati 999r
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#11
al's is the spot, good people Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin
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#12
I haven't been to Al's yet, but I'll have to stop by next time I go to Buffalo Wild Wings. 35cent wing Tuesdays dudes!
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#13
Als Hobby!!!!!!!!!!
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#14
i would have to say al's hobby shop in elmhurst
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#15
Alright. Went to Al's. Not bad. Huge layout of stuff. Do they ever race in the parking lot out back?

I have to back up n_s_r though. Venture in Wheeling (or maybe its buffalo grove, can't remember) is pretty good too. They used to run venture raceways, but I dont think thats around anymore.
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#16
nope that place closed. I heard they had an offroad track but i doubt it was any big
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#17
Venture Raceway has been closed for some time now. It was resold and run under the name RSJ Raceway which is now closed as well.


Overall Al's in Elmhurt and Venture Hobbies in Buffalo Grove are the best around. Unless you live further south then I'd go to Leisure Hours. Other then those three I don't think any are worth going to.
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