From electric-powered aircrafts to digital slot car and train racing sets, Mod-L-Mania Hobby Store is a treasure trove of great gift ideas for kids. The store itself is a treasure as Long Beach’s only full-line hobby store with an on-site model-building area.
Former middle school teacher Chuck Wilkinson is dedicated to showing parents and kids how recreation that is challenging not only enhances the learning process, but is also a limitless source of entertainment. The store carries a wide range of kits and models that are either ready to run or ready to be built.
“It’s fun to do, and it’s designed for a youngster’s success,” said Wilkinson.
Mod-L-Mania has become an indispensable resource for families working on science fair projects; in addition to selling a variety of experiment related accessories and products and providing a work space and tools, Wilkinson also offers individual and group instruction in airbrushing and custom painting techniques, plastic kit customizing and detailing, wooden kit construction, monokote and paper covering of planes, as well as low, medium and high-power rocketry construction and electronics.
“We also have great gifts for seniors, many of whom spent their youth building models,” said Wilkinson.
Puzzles and Paint By Numbers sets are also a great way to keep minds active and fingers nimble.
“Trains are another favorite with seniors especially these wonderful seam engines,” says the hobbyist. “Not much space needs to be devoted and the fun of constructing and landscaping will be rewarded in the joy of watching the train moving down the line.”
So this holiday, think about giving a gift which will bring a lifetime of fun.
Mod-L-Mania is located at 3908 Atlantic Avenue in Bixby Knolls. Their store hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For information, call (562) 290-0225 or visit them online at www.mod-l-mania.com.
