Hobbyists are still in high spirits despite the Corona disaster! Report on the 59th Shizuoka Hobby Show (Part 1)--Aoshima Bunka Kyozai Co.

Hello everyone, this is Kariyasu*, covering the 59th Shizuoka Hobby Show held at Twinmesse Shizuoka in Shizuoka Prefecture on May 13 and 14, 2021!

Last year's show was cancelled due to the new coronavirus, but this year's event was held in a compact style, with thorough infection control measures and only industry-related visitors allowed to enter.

However, the show did not have the lively atmosphere of a festival event, as Bandai, Tomytec, Kotobukiya, Creos, God Hand, Tokyo Marui, and Crown Model refrained from exhibiting, and no events were held as in previous years. However, many manufacturers presented a variety of new products. However, many manufacturers presented a variety of new products, and as an exhibition event, it was quite substantial.

So, I will introduce some of the items that caught my attention over the course of several issues!

Shizuoka Twin Messe after a long absence!

Aoshima Bunka Kyozai Co.

Aoshima's backstage mascot character, Aoko, greeted us. Aoshima's behind-the-scenes mascot character, Aoko, greeted us and said, "Thank you for coming!

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Aoshima's release of plastic models. The company has continued to vigorously commercialize a wide range of products, from military, science fiction, and various vehicles to beautiful girl figures. series. The first model in the series, "Gattai Atlanger," which was just recently released, was on display!

Gattai Atlanger" 9,680 yen, on sale now!

The "Atlanger Omega" that appeared in the comic book version of Atlanger by Ryuichi Sadamatsu is now available as a kit! The color-coded molded kit also comes with water-transfer decals, allowing you to easily reproduce the complex crest.

New Combined Series" Vol. 2: Atlanger Omega - price to be determined, scheduled for release in October.

In addition, the "Combined Musashi" joins the series! Like the Atlanger, it seems that an original beautiful girl character will be included, so we are looking forward to seeing it!　Scheduled for release in the spring of 2022.

With the recent boom in the reissue of retro kits, the "New Combined Series" is attracting attention not only from fans of yesteryear but also from younger model fans. The future development of this series is very interesting!

Aoshima Character Kit Selection

New kits from the plastic model series "V.F.G. (Variable Fighter Girls)" and Patlabor, in which beautiful girls wear the Valkyrie that appears in Macross!

V.F.G. Macross F VF-25F Messiah Lanka Lee" price and release date undecided

V.F.G. Macross F VF-25G Super Messiah Clan Clan - 10,780 yen (tax included), scheduled for re-release in August

V.F.G. Macross Delta VF-31D Skuld SP" 8,580 yen (w/tax) currently on sale

Mobile Police Patlabor 1/43 AV-98 Ingram Unit 1 - 7,700 yen (tax included) - scheduled for release in October

Mobile Police Patlabor 1/43 Type 98 Special Command Vehicle 2 sets - 3,740 yen (tax included) - on sale in October

Figures and character goods

From "Demon Slayer" comes a 1/8th scale figure of Onimai Tsuji Musho! Price to be determined, to be released this winter

Dolls Frontline 1/7 Gr G41" 18,150 yen (including tax), to be released in May

From the popular anime currently airing "Tokyo Revengers", a mini figure and rubber key chain will be released as products.

■Science Fiction, Vehicle type

From the "1/24 Cyber Formula" series comes the "Super Asrada 01"! 7,480 yen (tax included) Available in May

New products from the Thunderbirds series are also available!

After all, Aoshima is known for its decotrailers!

Cars, motorcycles, and locomotives are also doing well!

And the biggest shock at this year's Hobby Show was this one! The most shocking item at this year's Hobby Show was this one: ......!

The "Koukomi-kun", the sound source of the "toot-toot toot-toot~" that everyone has heard at least once in the supermarket, has been made into a mini-toy! As expected of Aoshima, they've done it!

We will continue to bring you more reports as they come in!

(Reporting, text, and photos by Kariyasu☆)