We’ve been in business since August of 2018, coming up to five years August 2023.
Yes, both our ‘brick & mortar’ store, and our ‘on-line’ store are in the same location at unit 34- 845 Dakota Street in Winnipeg.
We are famous for our ‘Wall of Jigsaw Puzzles’, and also European Embroidery, and Diamond Beading kits from all over the world.
Our products come from all corners of the world, because of where they’re manufactured, but many of their distributors that we buy them from are in Canada.
Our direct sore phone number is (204)254-1165, and our store email is info@hobbysense.ca
Our online store is open 24/7 for your upmost convenience. Our store’s official website is https://hobbysense.ca/
We’re located in the St. Vital Square Shopping Centre at unit 34, 845 Dakota Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R2M 5M3.
You can return any model kit, puzzle, embroidery, and diamond bead kit as long as it’s in its original condition, and has not been opened. We do not offer returns or exchanges on any model glues and/or paints. Please refer to our ‘Refund Policy’ under Returns at the end menu of this website.
Yes, we have free parking in front of our store, as well as a large and close shopping mall parking lot.
Yes, we have handicap parking right in front of our store, and we are wheelchair accessible. Sometimes after we receive product shipments our store isles can be a little restrictive. We ask for your patience and understanding until we unpack the boxes.
Our in-store hours are Tues.-Thurs. 11am-6pm., Fri. 10am-6pm., and Sat. 10am-5pm. We’re closed Monday and Sunday.
Yes, we will happily ship directly to you wherever you happen to live.
Yes, we have sales throughout the year, and usually on all special holidays.
Yes, when you place an online order, you have the choice of us shipping it directly to you, or you can choose to pick it up in-store during our store hours.
When you place an order to be shipped, you’ll be given choices of shipping. We always try to ship to you using the least expensive courier or post options available.
As soon as packages leave our store, it’s in the hands of the couriers. They will always try to deliver your packages as fast as possible.
Yes, it only takes a few minutes to set up an account with Hobby Sense, and it gives us the information we need to ship your packages to you. We do not share your information with anyone except the courier or post delivering your parcels.
Just click on the tab at the top of our home page to sign up for a new account. It’s fast and easy.
Your Reward Points are calculated after you complete a purchase, whether it’s online or in-store. You will be notified of how many points you’ve earned. You can collect and save your points, or redeem a portion of them on any future order. By logging into your account, you’ll see how many points you’ve earned, and ways to redeem them for discounts of your orders.
We follow all the current government Covid Restriction Mandates. Our customer’s safety is very important.
We are always happy to help choosing the right model for you, as well as any tools, supplies or accessories you may need.
As we carry one of the largest selections of model paint. We also know and appreciate how confusing it can be to choose the right paint for the project you’re working on. Our staff are always happy to help you. Just let us know what project you’re working on, and we’ll do our best to help you choose the right paint and the right color.
That’s a tough question to answer. Every customer chooses a different model, based on many preferences, experience, and likes. You can scroll down the homepage to see what are ‘Top Sellers’ are. That’s why we always keep an awe-inspiring selection of models, both in plastic and wood, for you to choose from.
That’s another tough question to answer. As we carry one of the largest selections in North America, no matter what model your painting, we have the right paint. Each line of paint is different, so choose the paint for what you’re painting. If you’re not quite sure, just ask us. We’ll help!
No, because of its current high price, and the advantages of the newer glues out- weights the older ones.
No, we carry a similar brand of enamel paints from Tamiya that are far superior, as well as a vast selection of the currently used water-based acrylic model paints.
No, several of the lines of paint need a little thinning to be used in an airbrush, but there are some that come airbrush ready, such a ‘Vallejo Model-Air’ paint.
Priming your model before painting guarantees that the paint you apply will adhere properly and cover more smooth and evenly, and not flake off later. You can use a brush on or spray on primer.
