Behold the Power of the Tadano Rough Terrain Crane, a Plastic Model of Construction Machinery! Summary of Hasegawa's new vehicle-related plastic models, including cars and airplanes [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. A retro vending machine from the olden days has been made into a plastic model! We also introduce some new tools that you may find useful.

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1/35 TADANO Rough Terrain Crane GR-130NL/N Clevo mini G4 / Hasegawa / Now on sale / 6,380 yen (tax included)



1/24 1966 American Coupe Type B "Amy McDonnell" w/figure / Hasegawa / Now on sale / 4,620 yen (w/tax)

1/24 Isuzu 117 Coupe Late Type (☆☆☆XE) w/Cool Beauty Girls Figure / Hasegawa / Coming July 3, 2024 / 5,610 yen (w/tax)

1/24 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R (KPGC110) "Detail Up Version" / Hasegawa / On sale around Jun 19, 2024 / 4,620 yen (w/tax)

1/24 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evolution III / Hasegawa / On sale around July 18, 2024 / 3,520 yen (w/tax)

1/24 Mini Crossover "Black Jack"/Hasegawa / On sale around July 31, 2024 / 4,180 yen (tax included)

1/24 Mini Cooper BSCC Limited (1998) / Hasegawa / Now on sale / 3,520 yen (w/tax)

1/24 Isuzu Verret 1600GT (1966) / Hasegawa / On sale around July 3, 2024 / 3,960 yen (w/tax)

1/24 Suzuki Jimny (JA71-JCU type) / Hasegawa / On sale around Jun. 15, 2024 / 3,960 yen (w/tax)

1/24 Third Kitz Toyota 92C-V "1992 Le Mans"/Hasegawa / On sale around July 20, 2024 / 4,730 yen (w/tax)

1/24 Nissan Silvia (S110) Early Type HT2000ZSE-X (1979) / Hasegawa / On sale around Aug. 3, 2024 / 3,630 yen (including tax)

1/12 Honda VT250F(MC08)(1985) "Limited Edition"/Hasegawa / June 22, 2024 / 4,290 yen (w/tax)

1/12 Yamaha YZR500(0W98) "TECH21 1988"/Hasegawa/Jul. 31, 2024 / 5,060 yen (w/tax)

1/72 X-29 "NASA"/Hasegawa / On sale around July 27, 2024 / 3,080 yen (tax included)

1/72 B-47E Stratojet "100th Bomb Wing" w/RATO / Hasegawa / On sale around July 20, 2024 / 7,150 yen (w/tax)

1/72 [Ace Combat 7 Sky's Unknown] F-16 Fighting Falcon (Type C) "Mage Squadron" / Hasegawa / July 24, 2024 / 3,960 yen (w/tax)

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