HobbyTown or HobbyTown USA is an American retail hobby, collectibles and toy store chain. Beginning with the purchase of a local business by Merlin Hayes, Mary Hayes and Thom Walla, HobbyTown was foundedHobbyTown or HobbyTown USA is an American retail hobby, collectibles and toy store chain. Beginning with the purchase of a local business by Merlin Hayes, Mary Hayes and Thom Walla, HobbyTown was founded