All-Japan Plamodel Hobby Show 2009 Sneak Peek:
Fine Molds, Pit-Road, Kotobukiya and Wave
Fine Molds
In the military genre Fine Molds is offering a long-barreled version of the Japanese Type 3 Chi-Nu tank, plus "1946" versions of the Reppu and Hien fighter aircraft in 1/72 scale, as well as a new "Nano-Dread" parts set in 1/700 for the IJN battleship Yamato.
Pit-Road
1/35 IJA Type 92 Heavy Armored Car Early Type
1/35 IJA Type 90 Mobile Field Gun
Other items include an IJA Type 95 Kurogane truck and an IJA Type 97 motorcycle, both with photo-etched metal detail parts.
Also on the way is a beautifully assembled and fully finished model of the next-generation fighter, the F-35B. Perfect for those who love planes but not building 'em!
A highly detailed version of the Japanese Navy cargo ship is in the works.
Other naval items include a trio of 1/700-scale JMSDF ships with clear hulls, and a selection of finished naval aircraft models in 1/350 scale.
Kotobukiya
These three items from Kotobukiya will be limited releases, so be sure to preorder yours fast!
Here's Blade Liger in a custom Ban version, as seen in the anime. Includes Ban, Fine, and Zeke.
This is a very different version than the normal "white knight" style. New weapons include a laser rifle, a laser cannon, and a stabilizer.
The plastic parts are molded in different colors, so you can build an attractive model without painting. New weapons include a laser rifle, a pulse gun, radar, and a stabilizer.
Wave
An all-new tooling of the S.A.F.S. from the "Maschinen Krieger" series, with updated markings.
This new kit of Roy Fokker's Valkyrie from "Macross" isn't transformable, but that means the proportions are spot-on, and it's easy to build!
This sure-to-be-popular PVC of adorable Aizawa Tomomi in her gym uniform will have two versions: a normal version, and this special color limited version that features a "Pia Carrot 3" hairstyle and uniform color.
