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Hobbyco

Hobbyco works in Retail, out of Sydney, New South Wales. Privately held, at hobbyco.com.au. It holds five addresses on record, all in Australia. It employs 48 people, on the record. Tagged model Kits & Scale Models, gunpla (Gundam Plastic Models) and model Trains & Scenery. One Australian registration (ABN) is a confirmed match. The record links four similar brands, most of them in Retail.

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Profile live Privately Held Founded 1935 1 entity ABN 1 office country
Registry verified · ABR
Counted staff
48
self-reported band not used
Founded
1935
91 years
Legal entities
1
ABR
Office countries
1
5 addresses
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Privately Held
self-reported
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  • HOBBYCO PTY. LTD.

    ABN85003749237

    NSWHigh confidenceMatched on exact nameABR

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Hobbyco: 1 registry entityHobbyco is linked to 1 registry entity: HOBBYCO PTY. LTD. (ABN 85003749237, candidate).HobbycoHOBBYCO PTY. LTD.ABN 85003749237Candidate · High confidence
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HOBBYCO PTY. LTD.ABN 85003749237
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Description

Hobbyco has been part of Australia’s story since 1935, inspiring generations with toys, models, games, and collectibles that spark imagination and deliver serious fun. Celebrating 90 years in 2025, we remain proudly family-owned and continue to lead the industry with one of the most diverse ranges in the country.

Our flagship store in Sydney’s historic Queen Victoria Building spans 600+ sqm and is often called the largest hobby shop in the Southern Hemisphere. Alongside stores at Macquarie, Rhodes, Liverpool, and Burwood, Hobbyco has become a must-see destination for locals and tourists alike.

With over 40,000 products, our range covers model kits, trains, puzzles, die-cast cars and aviation, board games, LEGO, anime and pop culture collectibles (Naruto, One Piece, Dragon Ball, Star Wars), RC vehicles, and creative arts & crafts. From nostalgic classics like Wilesco steam engines and Hornby trains to the latest innovations from Bandai Hobby (Gunpla), Tamiya, and Ravensburger, we offer something for every generation.

Through Hobbyco Imports, we proudly distribute world-leading brands across Australia, including: Aoshima, Bandai Hobby, Bandai Shokugan, CaDA, Daron, Eastcolight, Gemini Jets, GodHand, GSI Creos, Hasegawa, Herpa, Hobby Master, Kotobukiya, Megahouse, Mi Toys, Mineshima, Ningbo, Noris Games, OKTO Sensory Art, Platz, Postage Stamp, PPC, Realtoy, Skymarks, Sparmax, Tamashii Nations, Toytech, VP Leonhardy, and Zilipoo.

Hobbyco continues to evolve with a strong online store, marketplace partnerships, and immersive events such as SMASH, Gunpla Expo and the upcoming Gundam Base Pop-Up World Tour Sydney in collaboration with Bandai Namco Asia.

For 90 years, Hobbyco has been “For People Who Take Their Fun Seriously” – and we’re just getting started

Specialties

All 20 specialties
  • Model Kits & Scale Models
  • Gunpla (Gundam Plastic Models)
  • Model Trains & Scenery
  • Die-Cast Collectibles (Cars & Aviation)
  • Radio Control (RC Cars
  • Drones & Boats)
  • Board Games & Card Games
  • Jigsaw & 3D Puzzles
  • LEGO Sets & Collectibles
  • Qantas die-cast model planes
  • Anime & Pop Culture Collectibles
  • Arts & Crafts Kits
  • Hobby Tools
  • Paints & Airbrushes
  • Import & Distribution (Hobby & Toy Brands)
  • Bandai Hobby & Tamashii Nations Distributor
  • Hobby Retailer – Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
  • Hobby Events & Brand Activations
  • Corporate build workshops
  • Corporate gift ideas

Locations

Australiaprimary

Country footprint

Offices in 1 countryCountry footprint: 1 country, primary AU. Codes: AU.1 countryprimary AUAU
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Primary countryAU

All codes: AU

Addresses

  • AU455 George St; SHOP 50, LEVEL 2 & 3 QUEEN VICTORIA BUILDING; Sydney, New South Wales 2000Primary
  • AUWestfield Burwood Level, Shop 345/100 Burwood Rd; Burwood, NSW 2134
  • AU60/1 Rider Blvd; SHOP 60/1 RHODES WATERSIDE; Rhodes, New South Wales 2138
  • AUCORNER HERRING AND WATERLOO RD; SHOP 100c, LEVEL 1 MACQUARIE CENTRE; Macquarie Park, NSW 2113
  • AUWestfield Liverpool, Shop 1026 Macquarie St; Liverpool , NSW 2170

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People & contacts

4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.

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FAQ

Which legal entity operates under Hobbyco?

One New South Wales entity on the ABR: HOBBYCO PTY. LTD. (ABN 85 003 749 237), high confidence.

How many people work at Hobbyco?

48 counted staff profiles at January 2026. The brand's self-reported band sits above that count and is not published as a headcount.

Where does Hobbyco have offices?

Five addresses on record, Australia only. Primary: 455 George St, SHOP 50, LEVEL 2 & 3 QUEEN VICTORIA BUILDING, Sydney, New South Wales 2000.

Has Hobbyco raised funding?

None linked to this brand.

What does Hobbyco list as its specialties?

20 tags on the brand's own list, among them Model Kits & Scale Models, Gunpla (Gundam Plastic Models) and Model Trains & Scenery.

Which companies are listed alongside Hobbyco?

Four peer profiles on record: Australian Citizens Party and Good Games.

What is Hobbyco's website?

hobbyco.com.au