RIMRA does not endorse specific vendors; this list is provided as a resource for the rocketry community.
Local Vendors
These vendors may carry rocket kits, motors, and supplies. Inventory changes frequently, so please call ahead before making a trip for launch-day purchases.
Apponaug Hobby Shop – Warwick, RI – Local source for low-power rockets and engines and misc Supplies.
Lee’s Toy and Hobby – Groton, CT – Toy and hobby superstore of Connecticut & Rhode Island. We are also known as the neighborhood toy and hobby shop!
Hobby Lobby — Warwick, RI — Large craft retailer that carries some model rocket kits, engines, and recovery wadding; call ahead for in-store availability.
Nearby In-Person Vendors
Time Machine Hobby – Manchester, CT – Large full-service hobby shop with a wide selection of model rocket kits, motors, and supplies.
Amato Toy and Hobby – Middletown and New Britain, CT – classic toy and hobby stores are filled to overflowing with fun for the whole family!
National Vendors
Estes Rockets Leading manufacturer of model rocket kits, engines, and accessories; a cornerstone of the hobby for beginners and experienced flyers alike.
eRockets – Reliable source for model rocket kits, motors, and supplies with fast shipping and strong community support.
AC Supply – Long-standing supplier of model rocket kits, engines, and bulk STEM supplies; excellent for educators and group builds.
AMWPro-X (Animal Motor Works) – Supplier of mid- and high-power rocket motors, hardware, and rocketry supplies, with expertise for advanced flyers. and supplies.
FlisKits – Innovative model rocket kits and components, known for unique designs and strong support within the regional rocketry community.
Cosmodrome Rocketry – Producer of detailed sport-scale model rocket kits, known for high-quality designs suited for scale enthusiasts and competition flyers.
Apogee Components – Comprehensive supplier of model rocket kits, motors, and components from low- to high-power; also a leading educational resource through their Peak of Flight newsletter and video tutorials.
BuyRocketMotors.com – Vendor of mid- and high-power rocket motors, hardware, and components, emphasizing real-time inventory, reliable shipping, and customer service.
Jolly Logic – Developer of innovative flight electronics, including altimeters and parachute release systems, designed to measure and improve rocket performance with accurate, easy-to-use tools.
Loc Precision – Supplier of durable mid- and high-power rocket kits and components, popular for certification flights and progressing to advanced rocketry.
Madcow Rocketry – Leading supplier of mid- and high-power rocket kits, components, recovery gear, and hardware, with a strong selection for certification and advanced rocketry.
Sirius Rocketry – Producer of detailed and imaginative model rocket kits, known for high-quality designs and a focus on scale and craftsmanship.
Wildman Rocketry – Full-service supplier of rocket kits, motors, recovery gear, and fiberglass components, widely used for mid- and high-power builds and certification flights.