Hobbyco

Specialties

Run by hobbyists for people who take their fun seriously.

History

Established in 1935.

In the early 1930’s a small toy shop called K-​Dee moved to 561 George Street Sydney, from its original home in Chatswood. It was manufacturing its own free-​flight and rubber-​band-​powered balsa model kits, bottling its own glue and «dope» (cellulose lacquer), and it stocked a full range of toys and models.

By 1938 the shop was also selling Hornby & Lionel trains and Meccano sets. A young enterprising manager named Frank Murell joined the company — he was to guide and grow the business with a steady hand until his retirement in 1978.

In 1946 the company name was changed to Hobbyco to reflect a broadening range of hobby products. In the early 1950’s

The Hobbyco Store at 561 George St was opposite the major retailer Anthony Horderns then considered the hub of all retail in Sydney. No visit to the city whether by tram, rail or bus was complete without a visit to Hobbyco. Over the 40 years at this location, the business grew by taking over the adjacent shop and expanding into the basement

Meet the Business Owner

Mike W.

Business Owner

A retailer/​business owner for the last 24 years, but before that I was first an Electrical Engineer then a Senior Manager in a public listed company.

To-​day I am involved with all aspects of our retail and wholesale activities from Product selection to inventory management and purchasing.

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