Bellaire hobbyists have a fully stocked paint wall waiting a short drive up Memorial Drive. You can pick up the exact Citadel color you ran out of, test a new brush, and paint at our open station the same afternoon.
The Forge is a hobby store, a wargaming store, and a gathering hall built inside a medieval-themed space our regulars call The Stronghold. We carry paints, brushes, tools, miniatures, sealed trading card games, role-playing games and board games, and we run events seven nights a week. New painters get a real welcome here, not a blank stare.
The store earns a 4.9-star average across more than 480 Google reviews. Call (832) 544-1786 or plan a visit to 15123 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079. Your next paint session starts at The Forge.
The Forge stocks one of the deepest miniature paint selections in Houston. When a Bellaire painter needs a specific Citadel Layer, a Vallejo dropper, or an Army Painter Speedpaint, the odds of finding it in stock here are high. That single fact is why so many inner-loop hobbyists make the drive.
You can see the exact color under store lighting before you buy, compare two shades side by side, and ask staff what pairs well. That beats guessing from a screen and waiting on a shipping box.
"Seriously, one of the best game shops I've been to in Texas. Tons of great tables, terrain, clean, good selection. Oh, and holy cow what a selection of paint!!"— A.J. Merrifield, 5-star Google review
The Forge carries the paint ranges serious miniature painters actually ask for, in pots and droppers:
Between these ranges, you can build a full palette for a first squad or top up a color you have used for years.
A great paint job needs more than paint. The Forge stocks the supporting kit next to the paint wall:
Open Paint Station: Bring your project in and put your new colors to work. High-CRI lighting and staff support available.
"I'm particularly impressed with their wide selection of paints, brushes, and other modeling tools and materials. The staff is also super friendly and helpful."— Jeremy Breckbill, 5-star Google review
The Forge is a straightforward drive west from Bellaire, out Memorial Drive to the Memorial and Eldridge area. Look for us across from Fire Station 78. Here are the details you need before you head over.
New product hits the shelves every Saturday, so a weekend trip from Bellaire is the best way to catch fresh releases and join the community for organized play.
The Forge is a full hobby and game store, not a single-shelf outfit. Bellaire shoppers find miniatures, sealed card games, role-playing books, board games and every painting supply under one roof.
Ready to plan a trip? Call (832) 544-1786 or book a paint workshop or private room on Square before you drive over.
The Forge carries a broad range of miniature games. Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, Necromunda, Horus Heresy and The Old World anchor the wall, alongside other systems like Star Wars Legion, Marvel Crisis Protocol, BattleTech and Bolt Action. If you build and paint armies, this is your shelf.
The Forge sells sealed trading card product across Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, One Piece TCG, Gundam TCG, Flesh and Blood and Riftbound. You will also find TCG supplies, sleeves, deck boxes, playmats, and binders, with sleeve brands like Dragon Shield and Ultra Pro.
The board game selection is large and built for buying, with heavyweight titles like Twilight Imperium kept on regular shelf stock rather than special order. Role-players will find D&D, Pathfinder, Shadowdark, Dungeon Crawl Classics and Warhammer Fantasy on the shelf.
The Forge is built as a place to stay, not just shop. The medieval-themed space, The Stronghold, holds 20-plus gaming tables, two private RPG rooms and mountains of free-to-use in-store terrain. Bring a project, meet other painters, and settle in.
The gaming floor sits apart from the retail shelves, so players feel welcome at the table without blocking the aisle. Bellaire visitors who expect a cramped counter shop are usually surprised by the room.
"Great spot! Clean, safe, attentive staff, large collection of miniature games and paint, tons of tables nicely separated from the product floor making you feel welcome while playing. Trust this LGS!"— Noah Dexter, 5-star Google review
The Forge opened December 3, 2021, founded by Sam Stilley alongside the late Dallas Collett, known to the community as the Forgemaster. The community he helped build is still the heart of the store.
The Forge runs events every night of the week, with miniature games played Monday through Saturday and often Sunday. A Bellaire hobbyist can find a table almost any evening after work.
Three events pull the biggest crowds from across the inner loop, and each one welcomes newcomers. Whether you're a veteran player or just picking up your first deck, there is a place for you at the table.
The Forge is a Commander-first Magic: The Gathering community, so bring your favorite deck. Friday Night Magic and Commander nights run every week, with a welcoming table for players who are still learning the format.
Professor Bryan, a certified Pokémon judge, runs Pokémon on Saturday nights at 6 PM. Pokémon pre-release events also land on the calendar, so a Saturday trip from Bellaire can time up with something special.
The Forge has run Riftbound since its October 2025 launch, among the first Houston shops to do so. If you want to learn a newer game with an established local scene, this is a strong place to start.
Open-play tables are first come, first served. Private RPG rooms book through Square up to four weeks ahead, so a Bellaire group can lock in a room before making the trip.
The Forge is built to be beginner-friendly. If you have never opened a paint pot or rolled for initiative, the staff will get you started without making you feel behind. First-timers are the point, not an afterthought.
Visit the open paint station and try a starter color set on a test model before you buy a single pot.
Join a paint-and-take workshop to learn brush control and basic techniques on a real miniature.
Book a one-on-one demo at the front table to learn a game using store demo sets and local expertise.
Ask about our Learning Center and dedicated learn-to-play sessions for total hobby newcomers.
Prefer role-playing? The store sponsors Session Zero, where two dungeon masters present rotating systems, usually D&D plus one other. It is a friendly door into the RPG community and a great first step for a Bellaire player looking for a table.
"I've always wanted to learn how to play D&D but never had the chance. As soon as I found The Forge, they invited me in and helped arrange a game for me to learn! I would absolutely recommend this shop to everyone."— Matt Blocker, 5-star Google review
Bellaire sits in a genuinely good pocket of the Houston hobby scene, and a few nearby shops are worth knowing. Each one is strong at something a little different, so the right stop depends on your project.
G & G Model Shop is a Houston institution near Rice Village, open since 1945 and often called the oldest hobby shop in Texas. If you build plastic scale models, model trains, or architectural pieces, their knowledgeable owners and deep parts selection are a real asset, and they carry Tamiya and Vallejo paints too.
Asgard Games on South Shepherd is a well-loved inner-loop destination named "Best of Houston" by the Houston Press. Asgard Games on South Shepherd is a well-loved inner-loop destination named Best of Houston by the Houston Press. Board gamers and Warmachine players especially enjoy its spacious tables and welcoming atmosphere, and the staff have a friendly reputation.
Those shops are excellent, and closer to Bellaire than we are. The Forge fills a different lane: the widest miniature paint wall we can stock, a medieval-themed hall with 20-plus tables, and events seven nights a week. For a specific Citadel or Vallejo color and a place to paint it the same day, the short drive out Memorial is worth it.
The Forge earns repeat trips from across the inner loop for a few concrete reasons, backed by real customer reviews rather than slogans.
Paint depth. Painters routinely find colors here they could not find in person elsewhere.
Space to play. The gaming floor is large, clean, and separated from the retail shelves.
A welcoming crowd. New players get help, not gatekeeping.
A full calendar. Events run every night, so there is always a reason to visit.
"They have a great selection of miniature paints that I couldn't find in-person elsewhere. So glad I stopped by." — Julien Banta
"Store has a great vibe, great selection of Warhammer stuff, and the staff is always helpful and friendly. Highly recommend if you're looking for any nerdy hobby stuff." — Jonathan Garza
Frequently Asked Questions
Consult the Master Codex for clarity on logistics, community, and the hobbyist's path within The Forge.
The Forge Hobbies & Games is at 15123 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079, near Memorial and Eldridge across from Fire Station 78. It is a straight drive west from Bellaire out Memorial Drive.
Yes. The Forge stocks Citadel and Vallejo, along with Army Painter, Pro Acryl, AK Interactive and Two Thin Coats (wave 1), plus brushes, bases and hobby tools at the paint wall.
The Forge is open Monday 12 PM to 11 PM, Tuesday through Thursday 12 PM to 10 PM, Friday 12 PM to 11 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday 12 PM to 8 PM.
Yes. The Forge has an open paint station, paint-and-take workshops, and a Learning Center for new hobbyists. Staff help first-timers pick a starter palette and learn brush control.
Yes. The Forge carries Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, Necromunda, Horus Heresy and The Old World, plus other systems like Star Wars Legion, Marvel Crisis Protocol and BattleTech.
New releases hit the shelves every Saturday. A weekend visit from Bellaire is the best way to catch fresh stock and new miniatures.
Private RPG rooms and workshops book through Square, up to four weeks ahead for private rooms. Open-play tables are first come, first served. Call (832) 544-1786 with any questions.
The Forge sells sealed product for Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, One Piece TCG, Gundam TCG, Flesh and Blood and Riftbound, plus sleeves, deck boxes, playmats and binders.
Yes. Pokémon runs Saturday nights at 6 PM with Professor Bryan, a certified Pokémon judge. Magic: The Gathering runs Friday Night Magic and Commander nights, with a Commander-first community.
Contact the Forgemasters for deeper inquiries at (832) 544-1786
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Bellaire's fully stocked paint wall is a short drive up Memorial Drive. The Forge Hobbies & Games has the Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter, AK Interactive and Pro Acryl colors you need, the brushes and tools to go with them, and an open station to paint the same day.
Call (832) 544-1786 or visit 15123 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079. Book a paint workshop or private room on Square, and forge your hobby with us seven nights a week.
“Great staff, easily one of if not the best store in all of Houston in regards to miniature paint selections.”— Elijah Higginbotham, Google review
