New "Macross" kits, "Yoroshiku Mecha-Dock" car models, and Go Nagai characters! Hasegawa's New Character-based Plastic Model Kits [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, 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.

This article features Hasegawa, a long-established manufacturer. From new kits of the popular "Macross" series by Hasegawa to new kits of nostalgic anime and heroes such as "Yoroshiku Mecha-Dock" and "Devilman", we will introduce a lot of new items!

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1/72 "Macross Plus" YF-19 Battroid / Hasegawa / On sale around July 27, 2024 / 5,390 yen (tax included)

Although it is a non-transforming model, it has a realistic finish with details and arrangements that make you aware of its transformation into a fighter form. Completely new molds will be released.

1/72 "Macross Plus" YF-19 Battroid: View at Rakuten Ichiba View at Amazon.co.jp View at Amiami View at DMM

1/72 "The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Ai Oboete Kano" Quadran Low "Max" (Theater Version) / Hasegawa / On sale around June 29, 2024 / 6,380 yen (w/tax)

Maximilian Genus in the cockpit is included as a new mold part.

1/72「超時空要塞マクロス愛・おぼえていますか」クァドラン・ロー“マックス”（劇場版）

1/72 "The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Ai Oboete Konnichiwa" Quadran Law "Max" (Theater version): See at Rakuten Ichiba See at Amazon.co.jp See at Amiami See at DMM

1/500 "Battle Mecha Zabungle" Greta Gally / Hasegawa / on sale around June 26, 2024 / 6,600 yen (tax included)

The second Iron Gear type ship "Greta Gully" is now available as a kit! Galapagos type, Dagger type, Government type and Promeus type in the same scale are included and can be displayed together!

1/500 [Battle Mecha Zabungle] Greta Gully: View at Rakuten Ichiba View at Amazon.co.jp View at Amiami View at DMM

MECHATROWEAGO Bottoms Collaboration Series Vol.2 "Burutishidogu & Jirimu Kapuseru" / Hasegawa / On sale around July 24, 2024 / 3,520 yen (tax included)

The second VOTOMS collaboration by MECHATROWIGO! This time featuring Fiona! Inside the "Jiji-rumu-kapusuru" (right), there is a much cuter body ......!

メカトロウィーゴボトムズコラボシリーズVol.2 “ぶるーてぃっしゅどっぐ＆ぢぢりうむかぷせる”

Mechatrowego Bottoms Collaboration Series Vol.2 "Burutishidogu & Jirimukapussu" (right): View at Rakuten Ichiba View at Amazon.co.jp View at Amiami View at DMM

1/24 "Yoroshiku Mecha Doc" Toyota Celica 1600GTV "Matsukiribozu" / Hasegawa / On sale around June 19, 2024 / 4,180 yen (tax included)

The Celica 1600GTV of Matsukiri-bouzu, which appeared in the anime "Yoroshiku Mecha Doc" celebrating its 40th anniversary, is now available as a kit! Newly set with 3D printed door mirrors.

1/24 "Yoroshiku Mecha Doc" Toyota Celica 1600GTV "Matsukiri-bouzu: See at Rakuten Ichiba See at Amazon.co.jp See at Amiami See at DMM

Time Bokan Series Yatterman - Volkswagen Type 2 Delivery Van "Doronbow Gang" / Hasegawa / Scheduled to be released on June 5, 2024 / 4,400 yen (tax included)

The Doronbo gang is reproduced with large decals.

「タイムボカンシリーズヤッターマン」フォルクスワーゲンタイプ2 デリバリーバン“ドロンボー一味”

Time Bokan Series Yatterman" Volkswagen Type 2 Delivery Van "Doronbo Gang: See at Rakuten Ichiba See at Amazon.co.jp See at Amiami See at DMM

Cutie Honey] Kisaragi Honey / Hasegawa / Scheduled to be released on June 29, 2024 / 5,940 yen (including tax)

Honey is now available as a resin kit!

Cutie Honey] Kisaragi Honey: View at Rakuten Ichiba View at Amazon.co.jp View at Amiami View at DMM

Devilman] Devilman (TV anime version) / Hasegawa / Scheduled to be released around July 24, 2024 / 7,590 yen (including tax)

Resin kit of the TV anime version of Devilman!

Devilman" Devilman (TV anime version): View at Rakuten Ichiba View at Amazon.co.jp View at Amiami View at DMM

Reina Sword Wolf Legend" Reina Stoll / Hasegawa / Scheduled for release on June 29, 2024 / 6,490 yen (tax included)

Reina from the nostalgic OVA "The Legend of Reina Swords and Wolves" is now available as a resin kit! Helmet or no helmet can be selected.

Reina Stoll from "The Legend of Reina Swords and Wolves: View at Rakuten Ichiba View at Amazon.co.jp View at Amiami View at DMM