Hobby Japan August 2018

On sale June 25, 2018 (Mon)

Price: 900 yen (tax excluded)

In this issue’s opening feature, we’ll focus on the “57^thShizuoka Hobby Show 2018” which was held once again this year in May. We’ll feature a selection of new model products from each company that filled the venue as well as dig into the trends of the hobby scene. Just what kind of products and designs were incorporated into these items featured by each company at the Shizuoka Hobby Show…? And what are their interesting factors…?

RE/100 VIGNA-GHINA, released as the latest MG product and counterpart to “GUNDAM F91 Ver.2.0”, was released in June. This product, the first kit to recreate a small mobile suit in the RE/100 series, has a high degree of perfect that can be said to be its best version as it has exactly recreated the image of VIGNA-GHINA and its curved surfaces. In this month’s issue, we’re including a feature as a special project so readers can further enjoy Mobile Suit Gundam F91together with the release of RE/100 VIGNA-GHINA. This feature will provide you with a Gunpla history column by Makoto Ishii and contents pushing for Gunpla from the Crossbone Vanguard.

A series that unfolds on the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Gifu Air Base. It’s a surprising and exciting project that actually features a dragon amongst the aircrafts in the Self-Defense Forces. This month, we have a huge feature onDragon Pilot: Hisone and Masotanas a special project!

We’ve packed and condensed an anime commentary, made-from-scratch model reviews, a F-15J model review, and a pilgrimage to the Gifu Air Base in 16 pages!! This series will be approaching the climax of its story following the release of this issue, so definitely please prepare yourself if you’re unfamiliar with the series or review this feature if you’re already enjoying the series!

REPORT 01 God Brushes (serialized every other month)

A new corner that will provide readers with featured products from God Hand, a company that develops various tools without stopping themselves at the Ultimate Wire Cutters, will begin and will be serialized every other month! This corner will introduce the charms of the newest products in detail by the people in charge at God Hand themselves. This first issue features the “God Brushes”, high quality brush products, presented by God Hand!

Queen’s Blade UNLIMITED– The Shadow-Less Pursuer Elina

The Queen’s Bladeseries has been newly rebooted in both design and story!!

Queen’s Blade UNLIMITEDhas been rebooted and redesigned by the hands of Mr. Shinya Ohsaki (UNKNOWN GAMES) with the theme of “coolness and sex appeal”. The Shadow-Less Pursuer Elina from the series will be released by AMAKUNI.

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