Hobbico, Inc. is the largest U.S. distributor of radio-control and general hobby products – in fact, the largest model hobby company in the world – and, 100% Employee-Owned.

Hobbico is engaged in the design, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of thousands of hobby products including radio-control and general hobby products. Our merchandise includes a wide variety of radio-control models from cars and boats to airplanes and helicopters. In the general hobby category, we offer plastic model kits, rockets, road race sets, die-cast models, model trains, jigsaw puzzles, science and educational kits, games, kites, craft kits and much more.

Hobbico began in 1971 with just two people and now employs over 650 in facilities that include our West Coast distribution center in Reno, Nevada, facilities in Penrose, Colorado and Elk Grove Village, Illinois and our Corporate Headquarters in Champaign, Illinois. We sell over 60,000 items through three sales divisions targeting Retail, Wholesale and Mass Market sales channels.

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Hobbico's headquarters in Champaign, IL, United States

Wayne Hemming

Carol Anderson

Chris Slater-Vohs

Dianne Slife

Neal Cloud

Jay Pacunas

The Product Management & Development team at Hobbico is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and overseeing the creation of new hobby products, as well as enhancing existing ones. This team ensures that the company’s extensive range of radio-control models, model kits, and other hobby products meet market demands and maintain the highest quality standards. They also work closely with marketing and sales teams to align product strategies with business goals and customer needs.

Product Management & Development

The Web and Graphic Design Team at Hobbico is responsible for creating and maintaining visually engaging online content that showcases the company's extensive range of hobby products. This team develops promotional materials, designs web pages, and collaborates on digital marketing initiatives to enhance user experience and drive online sales across Hobbico's various sales channels.

Web and Graphic Design Team

This department focuses on driving revenue through sales initiatives and coordinating advertising strategies.

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Hobbico

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Product Management & Development

Web and Graphic Design Team

Sales and Advertising

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