MegaHobby is closing

[keavdog]

Bummer...

Dear MegaHobby.com Customers,



After lengthy and heartfelt consideration, we’ve made the decision that 2026 will be MegaHobby.com’s last year of operation. After months of honest and open discussion, our family decided that the time has come to close this chapter and begin the next, while the business is strong, stable, and in a place we can be proud of.



Founded in 1999 — with our family's roots in the hobby industry stretching back to the 1950s — MegaHobby.com has been a source of pride and purpose for more than two decades. It has supported our family, provided work for hundreds of dedicated individuals, and, we hope, served as a trusted partner to our customers and suppliers across the world. The values instilled by our family — integrity, honesty, and fairness — have guided every decision we’ve ever made, and they will continue to do so through our final day.



We recognize our exit will leave a space in the online hobby market, but we’re hopeful that the space will be filled by companies who share the same commitment to integrity and honesty that we have always strived to uphold.



To everyone who has been part of this journey — employees, suppliers, customers, and friends — thank you. Your support over the last 25+ years has meant more than words can express.



With gratitude,

Alan and Emily Bass



Some answers to questions you may have:


When are you officially closing?

We do not yet have an end date, but we expect it to be sometime around Q3 2026 (Spring/Summer). As we know more details, we will share them with you.



Can I still place orders?

Absolutely! Our website will remain fully operational through much of 2026.



What will change at MegaHobby.com in the short-term?

Very little. We expect day-to-day operations to remain consistent through the holiday season and into early 2026. If anything changes, we’ll keep you informed well in advance.



Will MegaHobby.com still be receiving shipments of merchandise?

Yes. We plan to keep inventory of our key brands during this wind-down process, but at the same time we will be slimming down our offerings of other brands that we plan to drop in the near term.



Will there be a clearance sale or extra discount program for MegaHobby.com inventory?

Not at this time. You may have noticed that we have been systematically lowering some of our brand pricing over the last few months. This new pricing model will remain for the foreseeable future. However, since some brands will no longer be restocked, we encourage you to grab items you may need soon – while inventory remains available.



Can I still use my gift cards and/or rewards points?

Yes. However, please note that at the time we close, outstanding gift cards and rewards points will not be exchanged for any value. We encourage you to use all of these in the coming months to ensure you get full value for them. Please note that we will stop selling new gift cards on January 1, 2026.

[BlackSheep214]

I've looked at their web store in the past but never purchased anything from.them. It really doesn't effect me much but will check it out in the coming months for closing sales.

I am curious if someone will buy the company.

[Medicman71]

I've never used them.

[Stikpusher]

I’ve never used the site. But I’m not much of one for online shopping.

[Tojo72]

I’ve never used the site. But I’m not much of one for online shopping.

Hmmm,I wonder why

[keavdog]

Could be shipping, could be tariffs or could be 'I found one at work'

[Stikpusher]

Well, it’s none of the above for me… I was laid off back at the end of August, due to “tariff slow downs”, so no more deals of that sort for me nowadays It was nice while it lasted.

[keavdog]

Sorry to hear that Carlos - that explains the kits getting done!

[Stikpusher]

Sorry to hear that Carlos - that explains the kits getting done!

Right? Now I have time to build again!

[BlackSheep214]

And that explains why he hasn’t acquired new stuff too. That sucks Carlos. I knew you liked the job. As you mentioned, it was good while it lasted.