Children and plastic modeling beginners can also complete the models! Aoshima's Easy Car Model "The Snap Kit" and "Raku-Pla" New Products Summary [62nd Shizuoka Hobby Show].

The 62nd Shizuoka Hobby Show was held at Twinmesse Shizuoka in Shizuoka Prefecture from May 8 (Wed) to 12 (Sun), 2024.

This event is one of the largest model and hobby events in Japan, and is held annually in Shizuoka Prefecture, where many model manufacturers gather. This year, a total of 97 companies and 2 organizations exhibited, far exceeding last year's event.
This year, the 8th and 9th are vendor invitation days, and the 10th is an invitation day for local elementary, junior high, and high school students to familiarize themselves with the model culture. The 11th and 12th were open to the public.

Akiba Research Institute was there again to cover the event! Let us introduce you to some of the new items we found at the booths of various manufacturers.

In this article, we introduce new products from Aoshima Bunka Kyozai Sha, a long-established manufacturer that is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Among them, we feature the popular car models, especially the new products "The Snap Kit" and "Rakurakupura," which are easy to make for beginners and kids, but at the same time allow them to enjoy the authentic finish of the models!

Let's start with the new "Rakurakupura" series! The lineup includes police cars and ambulances that are popular among children. Let's enjoy plastic modeling with parents and children.

Rakurakupura Snap Kit No.01-PC Toyota Crown Patrol Car / Aoshima Bunka Kyozansha / To be released in September 2024 / 2,420 yen (tax included)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.01-PC Toyota Crown Patrol Car: View at Amazon.co.jp

Rakurakupura Snap Kit No.02-HM Toyota High Medic Ambulance / Aoshima Bunka Kyozansha / Will be released in September 2024 / 2,420 yen (tax included)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.02-HM Toyota High Medic Ambulance: View on Amazon.co.jp

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.03-MJ NISSAN R35 NISSAN GT-R 2024 (Millennium Jade) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / Will be released in September 2024 / JPY 2,200 (w/tax)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.03-UM Nissan R35 NISSAN GT-R 2024 (Ultimate Metal Silver) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / To be released in September 2024 / JPY 2,200 (tax included)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.03-MP NISSAN R35 NISSAN GT-R 2024 (Midnight Purple) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / To be released in September 2024 / JPY 2,200 (tax included)

楽プラスナップキット　No.03-MJ ニッサン R35 NISSAN GT-R 2024（ミレニアムジェイド）

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.03-MJ NISSAN R35 NISSAN GT-R 2024 (Millennium Jade): View on Amazon.co.jp View on DMM

楽プラスナップキット No.03-UM ニッサン R35 NISSAN GT-R 2024（アルティメイトメタルシルバー）

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.03-UM Nissan R35 NISSAN GT-R 2024 (Ultimate Metal Silver): View on Amazon.co.jp View on DMM

楽プラスナップキット No.03-MP ニッサン R35 NISSAN GT-R 2024（ミッドナイトパープル）

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.03-MP NISSAN R35 NISSAN GT-R 2024 (Midnight Purple): View on Amazon.co.jp View on DMM

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.04-SS Anfini FD3S RX-7 (Silverstone Metallic) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / To be released in September 2024 / 2,200 yen (including tax)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.04-VR Anfini FD3S RX-7 (Vintage Red) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / To be released in September 2024 / 2,200 yen (tax included)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.04-BB Anfini FD3S RX-7 (Brilliant Black) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / To be released in September 2024 / 2,200 yen (tax included)

楽プラスナップキット No.04-SS アンフィニ FD3S RX-7（シルバーストーンメタリック）

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.04-SS Anfini FD3S RX-7 (Silverstone Metallic): View on Amazon.co.jp View on DMM

楽プラスナップキット No.04-VR アンフィニ FD3S RX-7（ヴィンテージレッド）

Rakurakupura Snap Kit No.04-VR Anfini FD3S RX-7 (Vintage Red): View on Amazon.co.jp View on DMM

楽プラスナップキット No.04-BB アンフィニ FD3S RX-7（ブリリアントブラック）

Rakurakupura Snap Kit No.04-BB Anfini FD3S RX-7 (Brilliant Black): View on Amazon.co.jp View on DMM

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.05-WB Subaru Sambar Truck (WR Blue Limited) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / Will be released in October 2024 / 2,200 yen (tax included)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.05-SS SUBARU SAMBAR TRUCK (Sterling Silver Metallic) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / To be released in October 2024 / 2,200 yen (tax included)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.05-FW SUBARU SAMBAR TRUCK (Frost White) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / To be released in October 2024 / 2,200 yen (tax included)

楽プラスナップキット No.05-WB スバルサンバートラック（WRブルーリミテッド）

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.05-WB SUBARU SAMBAR TRUCK (WR Blue Limited): View at Rakuten Ichiba View at Amazon.co.jp

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.07-PY Lamborghini Aventador S (Pearl Yellow) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / Scheduled to be released in October 2024 / 2,420 yen (including tax)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.07-PR Lamborghini Aventador S (Pearl Red) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / To be released in October 2024 / 2,420 yen (tax included)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.07-PW Lamborghini Aventador S (Pearl White) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / To be released in October 2024 / 2,420 yen (tax included)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.08-DM Toyota 86 (Dark Gray Metallic) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / To be released in October 2024 / JPY 2,200 (tax included)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.08-PR Toyota 86 (Pure Red)/Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha/Scheduled to go on sale in October 2024/2,200 yen (tax included)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.08-CW Toyota 86 (Crystal White Pearl)/Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha/Scheduled to go on sale in October 2024/2,200 yen (tax included)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.09-FR Honda NA1 NSX (Formula Red) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / Scheduled to be released in December 2024 / JPY 2,200 (tax included)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.09-PB Honda NA1 NSX (Berliner Black) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / Scheduled to be released in December 2024 / 2,200 yen (tax included)

Rakurakubura Snap Kit No.09-SS Honda NA1 NSX (Sebring Silver)/Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha/Scheduled to be released in December 2024/2,200 yen (including tax)

Rakurakupura Tool Set / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / Scheduled to go on sale in September 2024 / 1,320 yen (tax included)

Rakuraku Plastic Tool Set: View at Rakuten Ichiba View at Amazon.co.jp View at Amiami View at DMM

The Snap Kit No.21-E Toyota GR 86 (Bright Blue II) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozansha / May 2024 / 1,980 yen (w/tax)

The Snap Kit No.21-E Toyota GR 86 (Bright Blue II): View at Rakuten Ichiba View at Amazon.co.jp View at Amiami View at DMM

The☆Snap Kit No.21-D Toyota GR 86 (Ice Silver Metallic) / Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha / May 2024 / 1,980 yen (w/tax)

ザ☆スナップキット No.21-D トヨタ GR 86（アイスシルバーメタリック）

The Snap Kit No.21-D TOYOTA GR 86 (Ice Silver Metallic): View at Rakuten Ichiba View at Amazon.co.jp View at Amiami View at DMM