The 60th All Japan Model Hobby Show will be held on October 1 and 2! The 60th All Japan Model Hobby Show" will be held on October 1st and 2nd! Gundam Model Kits & Character Plastic Models will be presented in the largest volume ever!

At the 60th All Japan Model Hobby Show, which will be open to the public from October 1 (Sat.) to October 2 (Sun.), 2022, a large number of character plastic models, including Gundam plastic models, will be exhibited in one of the largest numbers ever, and many items from new series and brands celebrating their anniversary will also be presented.

BANDAI SPIRITS Hobby Division will exhibit a record number of character plastic models, including Gundam plastic models, at the "60th All Japan Model Hobby Show," which will be open to the public from October 1 (Sat) to October 2 (Sun), and will also announce a number of new series and anniversary brands. The show will also present a number of new series and brands that are celebrating their anniversaries.

At the venue, the new plastic model series "HG 1/100 YF-19" of "Macross," which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and "Figure-rise Standard Amplified Blue-Eyed White Dragon" of "Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters," which uses soft material with gradation printing, will be exhibited for the first time.
From the Gundam series, new products from the latest TV animation "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury" will be on display, as well as the latest "MG 1/100 Zeta Gundam Ver.Ka" from "MG Ver.Ka (Master Grade Version Katoki)," which marks the series' 20th anniversary this year. Various talk events with special guests will be held on a special stage at the venue.

In conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the birth of "Macross," a new BANDAI SPIRITS "Macross" plastic model series will be launched in HG form!

The "HG 1/100 YF-19" will be exhibited for the first time! The first model is the popular "YF-19".

The first model is the long-awaited release of the popular "YF-19" equipped with a new system. The new system, "Shortcut Change", was created after re-examining "deformation", "form", and "movement". By adopting a new deformation mechanism that incorporates the replacement of parts, the sequence of deformation has been simplified. Combines ease of assembly and easy deformation unique to the HG series. Each form has been sculpted in a form that is more faithful to the setting and is not affected by the restrictions on modeling that arise when reproducing the transformation mechanism. By eliminating the complex structure, a range of motion is provided inside the body, achieving a new dimension of mobility not seen in the previous series. In addition, effect parts for reproducing the "Pinpoint Barrier Punch" are also included.

The "Blue-Eyed White Dragon" appears in the "Figure-rise Standard Amplified" series!

The most popular monster of "Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters," "Blue-Eyed White Dragon," finally appears in our original "Figure-rise Standard Amplified" series. The Figure-rise Standard Amplified series is a brand of original plastic model designs that "amplify" the charm of the characters based on respect for the original story. The wing membranes are made of a soft material with gradation printing, reproducing both wings full of dynamism. The neck and tail are made of parts that are divided according to the joints, and lead wires are utilized to realize flexible movement.

New products from the "30 MINUTES Series

From the 30MM series comes a new model, the "30MM 1/144 EXM-E7r Spinatia (Reaper spec)!
In addition to the body, armor parts and weapon parts unique to the Reaper specification are combined into one all-in-one item, and a popular new optional parts set is also available.

A new body from 30MS, "30MS SIS-D00 Nevalia [Color A]," also makes its debut!
In addition to the body, three types of face parts, armor parts, and hand parts are all included, allowing you to create a "devilish" cuteness with this single product.
In addition, optional parts and hair parts are also available for further customization.

The "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury" series lineup will be on display, including a 2-meter Gundam Aerial standing statue.

The "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witches of Mercury" series, which will begin airing on October 2, 2022 (Sun.) at 5 p.m. on the MBS/TBS network of 28 stations nationwide, will feature a number of Gundam plastic model kit lineups.
A wide range of Gundam plastic models of mobile suits, as well as support machines and Gundam decals, have been commercialized. The Gundam Aerial, the main character's machine, will appear in 1/144 scale HG, followed by 1/100 scale FULL MCAHNICS.

The latest kit of "MG Ver.Ka (Master Grade Version Katoki)," which marks the 20th anniversary of the series this year, will be on display!

MG Ver.Ka 20th anniversary, "MG 1/100 Zeta Gundam Ver.Ka" from "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam".
Draft of Kazumi Fujita's setting for the anime, pursuing the proportions of the play. The structure and shape of each unit has been refined so that there is no breakdown in the form of both the MS form and the Wave Rider form, and the deformation mechanism has been constructed. Stress-free deformation is achieved by simplifying complex deformation gimmicks and making minor updates. Metallic extra-finish finish is applied to various parts of the fuselage in pursuit of detailed gimmicks and detail expression. A masterpiece worthy of the 20th anniversary is born.

A new brand "MGSD" is born! The first model is the Freedom Gundam.

The first model of the new MGSD series is the Freedom Gundam from "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED," which marks the 20th anniversary of its broadcast.
MGSD is a high-end brand of SD Gundam with a new dimension that integrates MG technology into the SD Gundam's body, and is packed with the highest mobility performance, gimmicks, and overwhelming detail expression in the history of the series.

New "Customize Material" brand for even greater customization possibilities

Optimum material parts for 1/144 scale have been formatted. Even beginners to customization can easily enjoy detailing. Some products also include highly versatile joint parts for connecting parts.

LINKL PLANET 2nd music video "Plastic+" directed by Junpei Mizusaki

It was announced that Junpei Mizusaki, president and creative producer of animation studio Kamikaze Animation, directed the music video for LINKL PLANET's second song "Plastic+. In addition to the catchy music, the song has attracted attention for its appealing plastic models and the high quality of the CG part.

■Junpei Mizusaki comment
Plastic+" is LINKL PLANET's first music video, which was produced with a 3DCG studio with whom I worked together for the first time as a live-action director, and probably the world's first "plastic model guess music video". There are four firsts.
We were able to take such a leap of faith thanks to the proactive efforts of the wonderful video team that came together for the filming and VFX, as well as the high level of performance awareness of each and every member of LINKL PLANET. We put a lot of the excitement of building plastic models into this music video, so whether you are just starting out or have a lot of plastic models piled up, please watch this music video, sing the song, and get your plastic modeling fever going.

＜Junpei Mizusaki Profile
Junpei Mizusaki specializes in pre-production activities such as planning, directing, and designing, and is active mainly in music videos, game and anime openings, and feature film productions. He has also worked as an OP director for "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean" and a creative producer for the TV animation "POPTEPIC", and has been exploring the possibilities of animation with his accumulated experience. He has also recently been expanding his international activities as a creative producer for STAR WARS: VISIONS "The Duel," director of the main episode of the visual album "SOUND & FURY" by Grammy Award-winning artist Sturgill Simpson, and director of the feature film "Ninja Batman".

LINKL PLANET

Mei Arai, Reina Ando, Erika Ishikawa, Kanai Otoon, and Nana Miyazaki, the starting members of BANDAI SPIRITS' official plastic model PR ambassadors "Plastic Model Girls Project," will start their activities as "LINKL PLANET" on June 30, 2022. The five members will start their activities as "LINKL PLANET" on June 30, 2022. Like a plastic model that connects parts to parts, this group is being assembled with the goal of becoming an idol group that connects plastic models to fans and plastic models to the world (=planet).

Various stage events will be held on a special stage at the BANDAI SPIRITS booth

On October 1 (Sat.) and 2 (Sun.), the latest information and a live stage performance by LINKL PLANET will be held at the BANDAI SPIRITS Hobby Division's special stage.

October 1 (Sat.)
9:55-10:30 New Product Introduction Stage
11:00-11:30 LINKL PLANET Live Stage
12:00-12:30 MMM Special Stage
13:00-13:30 LINKLPLANET Live Stage
14:00～14:30 New Product Introduction Stage
15:00-15:30 LINKL PLANET Live Stage
16:00-16:30 Dragon Ball Special Stage
17:15-17:45 LINKL PLANET Live Stage

■October 2 (Sun.)
10:00-10:30 LINKL PLANET Live Stage
11:30～12:00 30MS Special Stage
12:30-13:00 LINKL PLANET Live Stage
13:30～14:00 Macross Special Stage
14:30-15:00 New Product Introduction Stage
15:30-16:05 New Product Introduction Stage
Entrance to the stage area may be restricted depending on how crowded it is.
Stage content may be subject to change for certain reasons.

Event Information
The 60th All Japan Model Hobby Show
Date and Time
Invitational day for vendors: September 30, 2022 (Fri.) 9:00-17:00
General public day: October 1, 2022 (Sat) 9:30-18:00 / October 2, 2022 (Sun) 9:30-16:30
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight South Halls 1 & 2 (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
Organizer: Japan Plastic Model Industry Cooperative
Admission: 1,000 yen for advance tickets / 1,200 yen for at the door tickets (free for junior high school students and under)
*Only on general public days *Junior high school students will need to show their student ID card.
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*Countermeasures against new coronavirus infection
・ If your temperature is 37.5 degrees Celsius or higher before entering the venue on the day of the event, you will not be allowed to enter.
No one will be allowed to enter the venue without a mask.
Those who purchase tickets on the day of the event are required to register their contact information before entering the venue.
If the venue is crowded, there is a possibility of waiting for admission.

The images in this press release include prototypes, computer graphics and images. They may differ from actual products.
The information in this press release is current as of September 30, 2022, and is subject to change without notice.