The Model Stash

Hi, Everyone! Back in the 1984, Hasegawa released an odd sci-fi model kit called Operation Omega Multiform.  It built up into an original-looking 1:48 single-pilot "Patrol Hopper" spacecraft.  But what made this kit stand out was that it included more for the build so that the model could be parts-transformed into a 1:144 NASA Space Shuttle (with a stow-able vulcan cannon, no less) that then sat on top of some kind of two-person carrier unit. This model was interesting enough that in 1986 Monogram licensed it from Hasegawa and re-boxed it as the "Eagle Lunar Explorer" under their Young Astronauts line of real-space kits.  Hasegawa themselves last re-released the model in late-2007.  Now the kit will become available again (kit number SP414)! Parts to build a 1:48 Patrol Hopper Parts to build a 1:144 NASA Space Shuttle with Carrier Water slide decal sheet 5200 yen (currently about $47.00 U.S.D.) MSRP Early-June 2019 release Check out the images below to see h...

Hi, Everyone! Hasegawa recently released a new tool 1:72 scale model kit of Fighter 1 (kit number CW15) from the classic Japanese science fiction novel and anime series  Crusher Joe  ( https://themodelstash.blogspot.com/2019/01/hasegawa-172-crusher-joe-fighter-1.html ), and in June 2019 a 1:72 Fighter 2 (kit number 64775) will come out.  A month afterwards, the third model in the series will be a 1:400 Minerva (kit number CW18)! 1:400 scale 295 mm (11.6142 inches) long / 242 mm (9.52756 inches) wide Upper hull turret is rotatable Upper hull missile hatches can be opened and closed Lower hull multi-unit missile pods are movable Same-scale Fighter 1, Fighter 2, and Galleon included Can be displayed in either parked or in-flight mode Display stand included Complete water slide decals are included Late-July 2019 release 4800 yen (currently about $43.00 U.S.D.) Check out the pictures below for the preliminary 3D CAD images! Pre-orders with your favorite model ki...

Hi, Everyone! Hasegawa recently released a new tool 1:72 scale model kit of Fighter 1 (kit number CW15) from the classic Japanese science fiction novel and anime series  Crusher Joe  ( https://themodelstash.blogspot.com/2019/01/hasegawa-172-crusher-joe-fighter-1.html ). The next model in the series will be a 1:72 Fighter 2 (kit number 64775)! 1:72 scale 193 mm (7.59843 inches) long / 198 mm (7.79528 inches) wide Snap together model with parts molded in color Can be displayed in either parked or in-flight mode Includes matching scale Alfin, Ricky, and Dongo figures Includes 1:20 resin Alfin figure with decals for her eyes Complete water slide decals are included Late-June 2019 release 3700 yen (currently about $34.00 U.S.D.) Check out the picture below for a 3D CAD preliminary image of Fighter 2, the 1:72 figures, and an anime style drawing of how the 1:20 resin figure of Alfin will most likely be sculpted! Pre-orders with your favorite model kit exporters suc...

Hi, Everyone! On August 25, 2012, NASA's Voyager 1 probe left our solar system going into interstellar space.  In that same year, Hasegawa released a 1:48 Unmanned Space Probe Voyager kit.  Last year on November 5, 2018, Voyager 2 also left our solar system.  To celebrate the event, Hasegawa will re-release their kit (kit number SP406), but this time around will include new parts! 1:48 scale 394 mm (15.5118 inches) long / 100 mm (3.93701 inches) wide when built 87 parts Display stand included which features a dome reproduction of Earth Photoetch Voyager Golden Record cover and stand in 1:6 scale - NEW PARTS Bonus photoetch Voyager Golden Record cover in 1:48 and 1:12 scales - NEW PARTS (no stand parts) April 28, 2019 release 2600 yen (about $24.00 U.S.D.) MSRP Check out the official images below! This kit would be a great addition for any real-space build. The model can currently be per-ordered from popular kit exporters such as HobbyLink Japan and Hobby Search...

Hi, Everyone! Hasegawa has added a new item to their growing line of limited-edition "Egg Girls" kits.  These kits feature a small-scale female anime character figure plus a super-deformed "eggplane" model.  This time around, Hasegawa has released a 1:24 Lynn Minmay figure with a VF-1J Valkyrie eggplane (kit number 65847) from The Super Dimension Fortress Macross classic anime TV series! VF-1J parts are styrene along with clear canopy Resin 1:24 Minmay figure features her sculpted in her red Chinese dress Water slide decal sheet included which features Minmay artwork and eye decals Complete paint guide 3200 yen (currently about $29.00 U.S.D.) Check out the official images below! This kit was released at the end of March 2019, so it should be available from Amazon, eBay, and hobby exporters (HobbyLink Japan, Hobby Search, Plaza Japan, etc.) Stay tuned... :)          

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! Hasegawa is getting ready to re-release a few of their classic Macross 1:72 model kits! VE-1 ELINT Seeker Valkyrie (kit number 65708): Represents the spacecraft that was first featured in the classic 1984 anime movie The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? Model kit was originally first released in 2001 1:72 scale 208 parts 198 mm (7.79528 inches) long / 211 mm (8.30709 inches) wide 2400 yen (currently about $22.00 U.S.D.) VT-1 "Super Ostrich" Valkyrie (kit number 65707): Represents the spacecraft that was first featured in the classic 1984 anime movie The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? Model kit was originally first released in 2001 1:72 scale 183 parts 198 mm (7.79528 inches) long / 211 mm (8.30709 inches) wide 2400 yen (currently about $22.00 U.S.D.) VF-1D Valkyrie (kit number 65780): Represents the spacecraft that was first featured in the classic anime TV series The Super Dimension Fort...