The Shizuoka Hobby Show, where all Japan's major manufacturers show off their new products, is being held from May 12th to May 15th as Twin Messe Shizuoka. The general public is admitted on the 14th and 15th; general admission is free.
As the event marks its 50th, the world capital of modeling Shizuoka builds on its vibrant local hobby industry to show off the best in plastic models, R/C, toy guns, model rail, and more. Hobby fans won't want to miss the new products being displayed for the first time! And here we give a rundown of events focusing on Bandai's booth to help you plan your visit.
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RG MS-06F Zaku II July 2011 / 2,625 yen
The fourth Real Grade release, with all the fine detail and amazing mobility you've come to expect. Includes standard and commander type antenna heads, plus realistic decals unique to the MP Zaku.
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RG Aile Strike Gundam On sale now / 2,625 yen
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(left) Launcher Strike Gundam For reference / Price TBD
■ (right) Sword Strike Gundam For reference / Price TBD
■ (right) Sword Strike Gundam For reference / Price TBD
FX-550 Sky Grasper featured in Hobby Japan, June 2011 (modeled by Masaki Tanaka)
Displayed in a diorama depicting its launch from the Archangel.
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MG Delta Plus August 2011 / 4,725 yen
The popular suit from
Mobile Suit Gundam UC appears in MG form. It even transforms into a Waverider!
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BB Senshi Kshatriya August 2011 / 1,050 yen
Its BB Senshi beast mode is the 'Huge Claw Mode'. Includes easily-transformable LOTO.
Its BB Senshi beast mode is the 'Huge Claw Mode'. Includes easily-transformable LOTO.
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HGUC GM III June 2011 / 1,575 yen
Can be displayed with or without shoulder-mounted 'Normal Missile Pod' and waist-mounted 'Large High-Performance Missile Launcher'.
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HGUC Dreissen Unicorn Ver. May 21, 2011 / 2,100 yen
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HGUC Dreissen Gundam ZZ Ver. For reference / Price TBD
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HGUC GM Cannon II June 2011 / 1,470 yen
The GM Cannon II from
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 is finally here. Display it with the Full Vernian and GM Custom to show off Burning's entire squad!
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MG Gundam Epyon EW June 2011 / 5,040 yen
Hajime Katoki's redesign of the Epyon includes his newly-designed detail stickers! The heat rod can be extended to 'bind'. And of course, it's transformable to flight mode!
Finally, you can recreate its duel with Wing Gundam Zero in
EW!
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(left) MG Gundam Sandrock EW 2011 / Price TBD
■ (right) MG Gundam Heavyarms EW 2011 / Price TBD
■ (right) MG Gundam Heavyarms EW 2011 / Price TBD
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BB Senshi Wing Gundam EW June 2011 / 840 yen
It transforms into flight mode and combines with its weapon! Uses new-style polycaps for a variety of poses.
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MG 00 Raiser May 28, 2011 / 6,825 yen
Separates into 00 Gundam and the 0 Raiser! Includes the particle tanks from the movie!
The LED units bring for the the GN particle glow.
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HGFC Shining Gundam August 2011 / 1,575 yen
Transforms into Super Mode, and shows off 'Shining Finger' with special clear parts!
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HGFC Master Gundam & Fuun Saiki August 2011 / 2,730 yen
The wings on its back unfold into a defensive posture, and parts are included to recreate the 'Sekiha Tenkyoken'!
A duel between Shining Gundam and Master Gundam mounted on Fuun Saiki.
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1/35 EFGF High-Performance Truck Lakota 'The Steel Warhorse' Extra Kit
A plastic model kit produces to be included with Hobby Japan's 1/1 Lakota and Sauropelta 'Steel Warhorses' feature. The 1/1 Lakota will be on display May 14th and 15th!
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(left) B-CLUB 1/220 RX-178 Gundam Mk-II In Development / Price TBD
■ (right) B-CLUB 1/220 RX-78-GP01 Gundam GP01 In Development / Price TBD
■ (right) B-CLUB 1/220 RX-78-GP01 Gundam GP01 In Development / Price TBD
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SD Gundam Sangokuden Brave Battle Warriors Collection Box June 24 / 36,750 yen
Available at
Premium Bandai and
.Anime!
A preorder-only Blu-ray box including the TV series and movie. Orders are accepted through May 19th! As a bonus, we include the Shin Diao Chan Qubeley kit!
Dengeki Hobby Magazine and Hobby Japan run a spinoff of the Gunpla 30th Anniversary series
Gunpla Builders Beginning G! Details in the July issues, available May 25th!
A FW Gundam Converge Char's Customize Zaku is included in every issue of Dengeki Hobby magazine, due out June 25th! Plus, we unveil a contest for the best use of this bonus in painting, kitbashing, diorama, or whatever strikes your fancy! Winners receive a special set of three clear Char customize Zakus! For more details, stay tuned to Gundam.info and Dengeki Hobby magazine over the next few days!
'ADVANCE OF Z Toki ni Aragaishi Mono' bonus material and examples appear in Dengeki Hobby Magazine! And the novellas serialized on Gundam.info (Japanese) hit their second collected volume on June 25th!
The first 1,000 visitors on May 14th and 15th receive gifts like free model kits! Take advantage of the outlet sales at industry booths and the displays of modelers nationwide at the 22nd Modelers' Club Joint Exhibition!
If you're in town this weekend, or feel like taking a trip, come to the 50th Shizuoka Hobby Show!
50th Shizuoka Hobby Show
[Admission] Free
[Dates] May 12th-15th, 2011
Industry days: May 12th-13th
General admission: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM May 14th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM May 15th
[Location] Twin Messe Shizuoka (
http://www.twinmesse.jp/)
[Admission] Free
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