The Model Stash

Hi, Everyone! Today, Google announced their updated timeline for the Google+ shutdown.  Here are the main points: As early as February 4th, you will no longer be able to create new Google+ profiles, pages, communities, or events. The Google+ feature for website comments will be removed by Blogger by February 4th and other sites by March 7th.  All Google+ comments on all sites will be deleted starting April 2nd. Google+ sign-in buttons will stop working in the coming weeks, but in some cases will be replaced by a Google sign-in button. Google+ Community owners and moderators who are downloading data from their Community will gain additional data for download starting early March 2019.  That includes author, body, and photos for every community post in a public community. On April 2nd, all Google+ accounts and pages will be shut down and Google will begin deleting content from consumer Google+ accounts.  Photos and videos from Google+ in users' Alb...

Hi, Everyone! Hasegawa has released a new tool 1:72 scale model kit of Fighter 1 from the classic Japanese science fiction novel and anime series Crusher Joe ! Fighter 1 (kit number CW15): 1:72 scale 68 parts Snap together model with parts molded in color Can be displayed in either parked or in-flight mode 193 mm (7.59843 inches) long / 198 mm (7.79528 inches) wide Includes Crusher Joe and Crusher Talos figures Decals and paint masks are included 2400 yen (currently about $22.00 U.S.D.) Check out the attached pictures for official pictures! This kit is scheduled to begin shipping at the very end of January 2019, so check with your favorite model kit exporters such as HobbyLink Japan and Hobby Search soon. Stay tuned... :)                  

Hi, Everyone! Bandai has released their latest 1:12 scale Star Wars figure model...the Episode 6: Return of the Jedi R2-Q5 astromech droid! R2-Q5 astromech droid: 1:12 scale Bonus items included to allow the Bandai 1:12 R2-D2 model to have extra accessories from many of the different Star Wars episodes he has appeared in including computer arm interfaces and Jabba sail barge serving tray / drink dispenser setup Includes display base Stickers are included 2000 yen (currently about $19.00 U.S.D.) Check out the attached pictures for official pictures! Available now, check with your favorite model kit exporters such as HobbyLink Japan and Hobby Search for orders. Stay tuned... :)                        

Hi, Everyone! Pacific Rim: Uprising may have flopped at the box office when it was released back in March 2018, but that doesn't stop Bandai from releasing a new model kit related to the movie! HG Gypsy Avenger (Final Battle Specification): Two types of Scrappers Two Plasma Chainsaws One Plasma Caster 2.0 One Chain Sword 2.0 One Gravity Sling One Thruster Pod One Hand Thruster Display base included Stickers and decals included 3000 yen (currently about $28.00 U.S.D.) Available now, check with your favorite model kit exporters such as HobbyLink Japan and Hobby Search for orders. Check out the attached pictures for official pictures! Stay tuned... :)                                    

Hi, Everyone! Bandai has released their latest kit in their small- / non-scale Star Wars Vehicle Model line...the Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back Millennium Falcon! Millennium Falcon Vehicle Model 015: Roughly 1:350 in scale Bottom section reproduces the five landing gear version of the ship Round antenna Includes display base Includes stickers 600 yen (currently about $6.00 U.S.D.) Check out the attached pictures for official pictures! Stay tuned... :)