Ideal Models 2

Idéal Models 2 is a specialist model-making and hobby shop in Toulouse, established in 1967 and relocated in 2022 to 35 Rue des Frères Lion near Halle aux Grains. The store stocks maquettes, radio-controlled cars, model kits and a selection of collectible Tintin merchandise.

Run as IDEAL MODEL'S II (SASU) and managed locally, the boutique is known as one of Toulouse’s oldest model shops and maintains regular opening hours and on-site customer reviews on its official site.

Short intro paragraph: A compact, specialist shop with new and vintage model kits, RC equipment, tools, paints and licensed collectibles.

Look out for:

• A wide selection of plastic maquettes and scale model kits across subjects (planes, cars, ships).

• Radio-controlled car parts and ready-to-run RC vehicles for hobbyists.

• Tintin-themed collectibles and related merchandise for collectors.

• Expert advice from a long-established local team and stock that sometimes includes rare finds.

Best way to experience it:
Visit during weekday mornings or early afternoons (the shop posts hours on its website) to browse the full range and ask staff for help with parts, paint matching or model-building tips. Call ahead if you’re looking for a specific kit or rare item.

• Address: 35 Rue des Frères Lion, 31000 Toulouse.

• Phone and email listed on the site: +33 5 61 20 55 78, idealmodels2@gmail.com.

• Opening hours are published on the official website (check before visiting for updates).

• The shop moved to this location in July 2022; it’s a small specialist space, so call for large orders or special requests.