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Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers
NAICS 459120 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new toys, games, and hobby and craft supplies (except needlecraft).
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For Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers, the saved research highlights products liability, premises liability, property. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- Does the store carry any private-label, house-branded, or directly imported products — or is inventory sourced entirely through U.S. distributors?
- What product categories make up the majority of sales — children's toys, adult hobby supplies, collectibles, tabletop games, or a mix?
- Does the store host any organized events, gaming nights, club meetings, or hobby workshops on premises?
- How does peak inventory value (typically Q4) compare to year-round stock levels, and are current property limits sized for peak exposure?
- Are there any particularly high-value collectibles, limited-edition releases, or specialty hobby items that might exceed standard stock sublimits?
- Does the business have an e-commerce component, and how is customer payment data stored and processed?
- What is the claims history, particularly for any product-related injuries or premises incidents?
- Are there any chemicals, flammable hobby fuels, or other hazardous materials stocked or sold on-premises?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Retailing artists' supplies or collectors' items (except used rare collectors' items), such as coins, stamps, autographs, and cards: 459999 — All Other Miscellaneous Retailers
- Retailing new gaming software, including downloadable software (without publishing): 449210 — Electronics and Appliance Retailers
- Retailing used toys, games, and hobby supplies or used rare collectors' items, such as coins, stamps, autographs, and cards: 459510 — Used Merchandise Retailers
- Retailing new sewing supplies, fabrics, and needlework accessories: 459130 — Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers
- Retailing new musical instruments and supplies: 459140 — Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers
- Publishing gaming sites: 513 — Publishing Industries
- Streaming games without publishing: 516210 — Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers;
- Renting prerecorded gaming digital video discs (DVDs): 532282 — Video Tape and Disc Rental
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Hobby, toy, and game retailers sell new toys, board games, card games, tabletop games, model kits, hobby and craft supplies, RC vehicles, die-cast collectibles, puzzles, and similar products to retail customers in a storefront setting. Some operations host gaming events, model club nights, or hobby workshops on-premises. Inventory may range from mass-market toy brands to niche hobby supplies serving adult enthusiasts.
Questions to investigate
- Does the store carry any private-label, house-branded, or directly imported products — or is inventory sourced entirely through U.S. distributors?
- What product categories make up the majority of sales — children's toys, adult hobby supplies, collectibles, tabletop games, or a mix?
- Does the store host any organized events, gaming nights, club meetings, or hobby workshops on premises?
- How does peak inventory value (typically Q4) compare to year-round stock levels, and are current property limits sized for peak exposure?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.