The Model Stash

 Hi, Everyone! Here's something different from Bandai...a dinosaur model kit! Imaginary Skeleton Tyrannosaurus: 1:32 scale - about 35 cm (13.78 inches) in length Design of the skeleton model incorporates the latest theories and scientific knowledge Sculpted in a unique jumping pose Skeletal bones that created the special instep that supported the weight of a 10-ton T-rex are reproduced The wishbone (located at the base of the shoulder), which supports the T-rex's short arms, features reproductions of stress fracture traces caused by strong impacts Hole marks where nerves passed through the lips are also reproduced with precision Detailed teeth profile inside the upper and lower jaw is accurately reproduced A finely detailed display base reproduces the plants of the Cretaceous period Commentary booklet by dinosaur expert Kyoichi Tomita is included July 2021 scheduled release 3960 yen (currently about $37.00 U.S.D.) Check out the official images below! Stay tuned... :)

Hi, Everyone! Bandai has been laying a bit low with their Star Wars model kits after Rise of Skywalker , but they are coming back with four new releases in 2021! Mandalorian (Beskar armor) and Mandalorian (Beskar armor - silver coated version): 1:12 scale Lower-priced 3300 yen (currently about $31.00 U.S.D.) version has no special coating on armor parts so builder can custom paint Higher-priced 5280 yen (currently about $49.00 U.S.D.) version has silver coating on armor parts Removable jet pack Two types of blasters - blaster and Amban sniper rifle Beskar spear Darksaber Cloak Various interchangeable hand parts - gun hand, rifle hand, weapon hand, facial expression hand Display base included Razor Crest and Razor Crest (silver coated version): Part of Bandai's Star Wars "Vehicle Model" lineup so it is small Lower-priced 1298 yen (currently about $13.00 U.S.D.) version has no special coating on plastic parts so builder can custom paint Higher-priced 2420 yen (currently a...

Hi, Everyone! Bandai has been releasing a bunch of astromech droid kits so far this year as part of their Droid Collection series.  First there was Rocket Booster Version R2-D2, then R4-I9, R2-Q5, R5-J2, and recently R2-Q2.  The latest kit was just released last month...R4-M9 as it appeared in Episode IV: A New Hope ! 1:12 scale Includes sticker sheet Includes display base 2000 yen (currently about $19.00 U.S.D.) MSRP September 26, 2019 release Check out the attached pictures for official pictures! Available now so check with your favorite model kit exporters such as HobbyLink Japan and Hobby Search for orders. Stay tuned... :)

Hi, Everyone! Bandai will be adding a new kit to their small scale  Star Wars  Vehicle Model line. This time it will be the Super Star Destroyer as seen in  Episode VI: Return of the Jedi ! Star Wars Vehicle Model 016 1:100000 scale About 190 mm (7.48031 inches) in length Precise details Dedicated black-colored display base August 2019 release 1000 yen (currently about $9.00 U.S.D.) MSRP During the same release month, Bandai will also release a bundled set which will include the Vehicle Model 016 Super Star Destroyer and the previously-released Vehicle Model 001 Star Destroyer. Includes the 1:100000 scale Super Star Destroyer and 1:14500 Star Destroyer About 190 mm (7.48031 inches) and 110 mm (4.33071 inches) in length, respectively Clear display bases August 2019 release 1600 yen (currently about $15.00 U.S.D.) MSRP Check out the pictures below for official preview images! Stay tuned... :)

Hi, Everyone! Did anyone go to Star Wars Celebration at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL from April 11 to 15, 2019?  Bandai was there and they offered an exclusive Star Wars model kit...a 1:12 0-0-0 protocol droid! 0-0-0, also known as Triple Zero, is a droid antagonist introduced in the Marvel Star Wars comic Darth Vader 3: Vader, Part III on March 25, 2015.  He is specialized in etiquette, customs, translation, and torture. Check out the official images below! If you happened to be at the event this year, hopefully you considered picking one of these kits up. Stay tuned... :)

Hi, Everyone! Dengeki Hobby Web secured some updated information of Bandai's upcoming 1:5000 Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer 2019 new original release! Star Destroyer [Lighting Model]: 1:5000 scale (which works out to about 32 cm / 12.598426 inches) Complete lighting system using twelve LED Lighting Units Includes display stand with in-scale Millennium Falcon and Rebel Blockade Runner 12000 yen MSRP (currently about $109.00 U.S.D.) August 2019 release Star Destroyer: 1:5000 scale (which works out to about 32 cm / 12.598426 inches) Does NOT include a lighting system Includes display stand with in-scale Millennium Falcon and Rebel Blockade Runner 7000 yen MSRP (currently about $64.00 U.S.D.) August 2019 release Check out the pictures below! Stay tuned... :)