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| Monday | 4:30 to 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30 to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30 to 6 PM |
| Friday | 4:30 to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Sunday | 1 to 7 PM |
About The Hobby Horse
The Hobby Horse is a card shop located in Taylorville, Illinois. The Hobby Horse is a Taylorville game store built around Magic: The Gathering, carrying singles, sealed product and play supplies alongside sports cards. Google reviewers mostly talk about its Magic offerings, and a few mention tournaments held at the shop. The Hobby Horse is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.9 stars from 47 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for rare inserts and parallels, vintage wax and modern singles, sports card rookies, local card shops like The Hobby Horse in Taylorville are the heart of the Illinois hobby community. Visit The Hobby Horse online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
The Hobby Horse at a glance
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (10 AM to 7 PM) · Open Sundays (1 to 7 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is 3 and 2 Sportscards in Moweaqua, 16 mi away.
- Find The Hobby Horse on Facebook.
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The Hobby Horse reviews
Is The Hobby Horse well reviewed?
The Hobby Horse has a 4.9-star average from 47 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about The Hobby Horse
Where is The Hobby Horse located?
The Hobby Horse is located in Taylorville, Illinois at 206 W Market St, Taylorville, IL 62568.
What should I expect at The Hobby Horse?
The Hobby Horse is a local card shop in Taylorville, Illinois. Expect a rotating inventory of singles, sealed wax, and graded cards, plus the kind of knowledgeable, personal service the hobby community relies on.
When is The Hobby Horse open?
The Hobby Horse's listed hours are: Monday 4:30 to 6 PM; Tuesday 4:30 to 9 PM; Wednesday 4:30 to 6 PM; Thursday 4:30 to 6 PM; Friday 4:30 to 9 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM; Sunday 1 to 7 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near The Hobby Horse?
The closest are 3 and 2 Sportscards in Moweaqua (16 mi), The Nerd Nook in Pana (16 mi), 217 Comics Cards & Games in Springfield (23 mi).
Card Shops near The Hobby Horse
The closest other card shops to The Hobby Horse, by distance:
3 and 2 Sportscards
The Nerd Nook
217 Comics Cards & Games
2 Guys Sports Cards
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