Owner of The Model Box, Stan Spooner, told Community Impact that the store would focus on models, while offering a social setting for hobbyists.
“The idea is to have substantial inventory of all types of historic modeling, including airplanes, cars, ships and stuff like that,” Spooner said. “But we will also have gaming models, which is huge for younger groups of people.”
Looking ahead
Spooner said one goal for the business is to bring in modeling experts to share techniques and host seminars for beginners to the hobby. Seminars will include live videos and tutorials from known modelers around the world, Spooner said.
While offering a space for people invested in the modeling hobby, the business will also offer a place for kids to get involved or have parties.
“It is going to get the kids away from the digital noise,” Spooner said. “It is going to give them skills in following instructions, fine motor skills, an appreciation for history and all of those things that I think—to some degree—are missing in our youth and will be of value.”
A soft opening for the business is planned for mid-November. Spooner said The Model Box will be operating at full capacity by Black Friday.
- Opening in November
- 1022 N. Main St., Boerne
- Facebook: The Model Box
