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Horizon Hobby
Horizon Hobby, LLC is an American multinational hobby-grade RC radio control (RC) model, model train manufacturer, and distributor. It was founded by Rick Stephens, Janet Ottmers, Debra Love, and Eric Meyers, in July 1985, and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Horizon Hobby products are sold in more than 50 countries. Additional facilities are in California and in the United Kingdom, Germany, and China.
After Great Planes Model Distributors and Tower Hobbies merged in 1984, Hobbico, Inc. was created. In July 1985, Stephens, along with Janet Ottmers, Debra Love, and Eric Meyers, formed Horizon Hobby. October 1, 1985, was the first day of official business as the team started shipping inventory on orders they’d been taking the months prior. The company began distributing product lines such as Goldberg, Royal, K&B, Sullivan, and Du-Bro.
In 1986, a second distribution center was opened in Paso Robles, California, allowing Horizon Hobby to service retailers west of the Rockies. A year later, a third distribution center was opened in Ashland, Virginia, creating the ability to service retailers on the East Coast.
The first proprietary brand, Dynamite, was created in 1988.
Horizon Hobby purchased Hobby Dynamics in 1992 and secured exclusive distribution rights to brands such as JR radios and Saito engines, among others.
Horizon Hobby acquired Indy R/C in 1998 and remade it into the first iteration of horizonhobby.com. The early site featured the latest products, links to tech articles, a dealer locator, and more.
In 2000, Horizon Hobby introduced the HobbyZone Firebird, the world's first Teach-Yourself-to-Fly RC airplane. The Firebird featured a patented design and a user-friendly two-channel control system, making it accessible to new enthusiasts. This all-inclusive package included the airplane, battery, charger, and radio, allowing beginners to fly on the very same day.
Horizon Hobby merged with Team Losi, known for RC racing vehicles, in 2000. This collaboration led to the launch of the Losi Mini-T in 2003.
Horizon Hobby
Horizon Hobby, LLC is an American multinational hobby-grade RC radio control (RC) model, model train manufacturer, and distributor. It was founded by Rick Stephens, Janet Ottmers, Debra Love, and Eric Meyers, in July 1985, and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Horizon Hobby products are sold in more than 50 countries. Additional facilities are in California and in the United Kingdom, Germany, and China.
After Great Planes Model Distributors and Tower Hobbies merged in 1984, Hobbico, Inc. was created. In July 1985, Stephens, along with Janet Ottmers, Debra Love, and Eric Meyers, formed Horizon Hobby. October 1, 1985, was the first day of official business as the team started shipping inventory on orders they’d been taking the months prior. The company began distributing product lines such as Goldberg, Royal, K&B, Sullivan, and Du-Bro.
In 1986, a second distribution center was opened in Paso Robles, California, allowing Horizon Hobby to service retailers west of the Rockies. A year later, a third distribution center was opened in Ashland, Virginia, creating the ability to service retailers on the East Coast.
The first proprietary brand, Dynamite, was created in 1988.
Horizon Hobby purchased Hobby Dynamics in 1992 and secured exclusive distribution rights to brands such as JR radios and Saito engines, among others.
Horizon Hobby acquired Indy R/C in 1998 and remade it into the first iteration of horizonhobby.com. The early site featured the latest products, links to tech articles, a dealer locator, and more.
In 2000, Horizon Hobby introduced the HobbyZone Firebird, the world's first Teach-Yourself-to-Fly RC airplane. The Firebird featured a patented design and a user-friendly two-channel control system, making it accessible to new enthusiasts. This all-inclusive package included the airplane, battery, charger, and radio, allowing beginners to fly on the very same day.
Horizon Hobby merged with Team Losi, known for RC racing vehicles, in 2000. This collaboration led to the launch of the Losi Mini-T in 2003.