All-Japan Plamodel Hobby Show 2009: Hasegawa Highlights

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Macross

1/48 VF-1 Valkyrie

Continuing from their well-received VF-19, Hasegawa's big revelation at the show was this 1/48 VF-1 Valkyrie!

Details will be announced in the near future in hobby magazines. We'll be watching to bring you the news!

Idolmaster

1/48 F-22A Raptor Idolmaster Haruka Amami

Were you expecting this release? Or did it catch you off guard?!
The new F-22A Raptor kit is being released in a surprise "Idolmaster" version! Watch for it in late December!

Of course, a regular version of the Raptor will also be available.

Only test-shot parts were on display at the show.

Although the "Idolmaster" version of the craft is coming out at the end of this year, the release of this regular version of the Raptor is planned for next March, for a planned retail price of 5,900 yen.

1/48 F-2A Idolmaster Ami Futami

Tremendously popular in 1/72 scale, a 1/48 F-2A adorned with Ami Futami graphics is also on the way! Watch for it next month, for 3,800 yen.

1/48 F-15E Idolmaster Chihaya Kisaragi

Following in December will be this 5,800-yen Strike Eagle decorated with Chihaya Kisaragi graphics.

1/48 F-14D Azusa Miura

Another popular December release will be this colorful Tomcat with Azusa Miura graphics (5,800 yen).

Other Aircraft Models

1/48 F-22A Raptor

A March 2010 release is in the sights for this version of the F-22--with box art by Shigeo Koike! Special photo-etched parts will go on sale at the same time.

1/32 Nakajima Ki-44-II Otsu Shoki w/40mm Gun

Planned for December release for a tag of 4,400 yen, this variation of the Shoki has 40mm automatic cannons in its wings.

1/48 F-16F Fighting Falcon (Block 60)

The newest F-16 version, developed for use by the United Arab Emirates and equipped with the latest fuel tank, radar, and more! Priced at 3,800 yen, this beefy two-seater is coming this month.

1/48 Sea King AEW. Mk.2A

Hasegawa updates their 1/48 Sea King kit with new resin search radar, tail rotor with six blades, pontoon parts and more, plus soft metal antenna parts! Coming this month for 9,800 yen.

Car Models

1/20 Ferrari 312T 1975 Monaco Winner

This entry in the 1/20 F1 series is the Ferrari 312T, the version that preceded the 312T2. Niki Lauda won the championship in this legendary Monaco GP version.

Among its features of this November-release beauty are a high induction pod above the engine.

Here's a sample that attendees were invited to handle.
The red parts are all new, while the engine and suspension seem to be the same as those of the 312T2.

A photo-etched parts set, sold separately, will come out at the same time.

Ship Models

1/350 IJN Light Cruiser Yahagi Operation Ten Ichi-Go

Coming this month, this 1/350 version of the Yahagi was first announced at May's Shizuoka Hobby Show. A variety of photo-etched parts sets will go on sale at the same time.