About Us

Carpet Monster Hobbies was founded with a simple idea: to create a place where modelers of all levels feel welcome, valued, and supported in their craft. Based in Northern Virginia, with strong ties across the East Coast, we understand the unique needs of hobbyists in our community and beyond. For us, this isn’t just a business—it’s a passion that’s been built over more than 30 years of hands-on model building. We know the excitement of opening a new kit, the challenge of assembling it piece by piece, and the satisfaction of seeing it finally come together. That journey is what drives us, and it’s why we put so much care into the products we choose and the experience we offer our customers.

Our shop is built on the belief that quality matters more than quantity. Instead of trying to stock every single item, we focus on curating a selection of model kits, paints, tools, and accessories that we trust and would use ourselves. By working closely with distributors and expanding our East Coast connections, we are steadily growing our inventory and adding more brands while always keeping our standards high. Every product on our shelves has been chosen with the modeler in mind.

At Carpet Monster Hobbies, we believe that good customer service is just as important as a good product. We treat our customers like family, offering honest advice, fair prices, and a personal touch that big-box stores and mass online retailers can’t match. Whether you’re building your very first kit or adding the final detail to a competition project, we’re here to support you with the right supplies and the knowledge to use them well.

As we continue to grow, our goal is to build strong relationships with both our suppliers and our community of builders. Over time, we aim to expand our range to include even more of the brands you love, while staying true to our roots of quality, passion, and care. With our East Coast presence and decades of model-building experience, Carpet Monster Hobbies isn’t just a store—it’s a place for hobbyists to connect, share, and celebrate the joy of model making.