J & J’s Hobbies

Been going there since I was a kid and love it!

I am interested in finding a hobby. I ask the woman behind the counter if she had any suggestions for a beginner hobby project. She gives me the snotiest and sarcastic remark «it’s a hobby shop». Thanks for helping and being courteous… NOT.

Ok, deep down I can be kind of a nerd sometimes, despite my manly, cool exterior (kidding?). When we go up to Kingston, NY to visit my Mother-​in-​law I love going to uptown Kingston because some of the shops are just cool and remind me of stores I used to frequent as a kid in NJ.
J & J Hobbies is one of those hobby shops you just don’t see anymore. No pretentiousness, no ‘collectible’ snobbiness, just some really cool toys and hobby items. Models, trains, motorized cars and planes, slot carts, Pinewood Derby items, even old GI Joes. The owner is really helpful and knows what seems to be everything about everything.
I’ve bought a few items here and I’m not really into ANY of these hobbies, so I bought a few things for my son…
Yeah, for my son… that’s the ticket…