Z Workshop and Hobbies — Kid-friendly Shops in Richmond, British Columbia
- Ages 6-12
- Indoor
- Rainy-day OK
This hobby shop is a fantastic spot for model builders, offering a great selection of gunpla and plastic model kits, with prices that are hard to beat.
What to expect
Parents can expect a clean, well-organized shop with an impressive variety of paint and model kits, particularly Bandai gunpla. The staff are noted as being very friendly, and the store's proximity to the Aberdeen Skytrain Station makes it easily accessible.
Best for
Ideal for parents looking for a dedicated hobby store with a wide selection for older children and teens interested in model building.
What parents say
Leinad Liu
The is the best Gunpla shop in all of Richmond, period. Amazing prices and amazing support. Both owners are out of this world and you can tell how knowledgeable and passionate they are about this hobby. I love this store and have purchased over 8 kits and will be purchasing even more in the future. Ya'll are a blessing to the city of Richmond and thanks for supplying my plastic addiction!!!
Jane Joon
This was a really good shop to visit. The owner was very kind and seemed genuinely passionate about running the store. The shop has a solid selection of paints, decals, sprays, and other supplies, with stock levels that appeared better than many other places I’ve been to. The prices also seemed quite reasonable. One thing to note is that the shop is a bit difficult to find. It’s located in a corner on the second floor (Skytrain Side), so make sure to look carefully.
604 Dental
2025-2-5
Z Workshop is a Gunpla paradise for kids and adults alike. I bring my son there once a week to see what new kits got drop! They stock up on kits, tools and paint that I can't find anywhere. Leslie and Patrick are super knowledgeable and helpful.
Bryan Chan
Absolutely love this place! The shop is super clean and well-organized — every shelf is neat and easy to browse. You can tell they put a lot of care into how everything is displayed, which makes finding kits a breeze. The owner is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. You can really feel their passion for Gunpla. They even carry Premium Bandai kits, which are usually super hard to find in local stores — major bonus for collectors! If there’s one small area for improvement, it would be having an online inventory or website where people can check what’s in stock. But other than that, this place is a total gem. Highly recommended and will definitely be back again and again!
Zachary Barrett
Shop is very good has a huge majority selection of paint and model kit as well the owner and workers are very friends. Only thing is once you get off the skytrain and walk down the stairs go through the gates across from you, and walk up the stars as you will see the store. Go through the gates walk down the stair and you will find the store.
