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New Bandai Hobby Center factory exterior in Shizuoka with mirrored glass façade and BHCPDII signage under a clear sky.

Bandai opens BHC PDII plamodel-design museum in...

Factory tours and hands-on “plamodel designer” labs debut with timed-entry tickets; adult admission is ¥2,860.

Bandai opens BHC PDII plamodel-design museum in...

Factory tours and hands-on “plamodel designer” labs debut with timed-entry tickets; adult admission is ¥2,860.

Close-up of polystyrene resin pellets in a worker’s palm, bead-like granules representing PS feedstock for molded model-kit parts.

U.S. resin watch: Polystyrene edges higher again

PlasticsNews says PS is up again while PVC slips on softer construction; kit costs could feel pressure into Q4 if the trend holds.

U.S. resin watch: Polystyrene edges higher again

PlasticsNews says PS is up again while PVC slips on softer construction; kit costs could feel pressure into Q4 if the trend holds.

Promotional sheet for TV-version Queadluun-Rau Milia showing green TV palette, new-parts callouts, and 2025 release badge on white.

Hasegawa’s 1/72 Queadluun-Rau ‘Milia’ (TV) land...

The Zentradi power armor returns with many new parts, five molded colors and full articulation; Japan release is planned around Nov. 29 at ¥7,590.

Hasegawa’s 1/72 Queadluun-Rau ‘Milia’ (TV) land...

The Zentradi power armor returns with many new parts, five molded colors and full articulation; Japan release is planned around Nov. 29 at ¥7,590.

Box art of the 1/72 F-4E (late) at Clark Air Base with PN tailcode and sharkmouth nose, canopies open on the mid-1980s ramp scene.

FineMolds’ new-tool 1/72 F-4E (Late) ‘Clark Air...

The slatted-wing Phantom debuts in Japan with new tooling and PACAF markings; MSRP is ¥4,950 (about $34), with retail rolling out from Sept. 1.

FineMolds’ new-tool 1/72 F-4E (Late) ‘Clark Air...

The slatted-wing Phantom debuts in Japan with new tooling and PACAF markings; MSRP is ¥4,950 (about $34), with retail rolling out from Sept. 1.

Option Parts Set 21 full layout: missile bodies, fins, pylons, grips, turret post, and smoke effect trails arranged on a white backdrop.

30MM Option Parts Set 21 (Multi Missile 1) laun...

Bandai Spirits released the 30 MINUTES MISSIONS Option Parts Set 21 (Multi Missile 1) in Japan on Saturday, Aug. 30. The general-retail set lists at ¥968 and targets builders who...

30MM Option Parts Set 21 (Multi Missile 1) laun...

Bandai Spirits released the 30 MINUTES MISSIONS Option Parts Set 21 (Multi Missile 1) in Japan on Saturday, Aug. 30. The general-retail set lists at ¥968 and targets builders who...

Official product angle for the Boost Brave Bike Ver., a general-retail EAV released Aug. 30 in Japan.

30MM Boost Brave Bike EAV releases in Japan at ...

Bandai’s 1/144 vehicle hits shelves with block-type joints and twin wheels for bike builds and kitbashes; U.S. timing to follow.

30MM Boost Brave Bike EAV releases in Japan at ...

Bandai’s 1/144 vehicle hits shelves with block-type joints and twin wheels for bike builds and kitbashes; U.S. timing to follow.