Aoshima Announces New Car Models of "Cyber Formula," "Initial D," "Knight Rider," and More! Aoshima's New Plastic Model Collection Part 1 [Special Feature at the 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show]!

The 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show is being held at Twinmesse Shizuoka in Shizuoka Prefecture from May 10 (Wed) to 14 (Sun), 2023.

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 95 companies and 2 organizations exhibited, far exceeding last year's event.
This year, the 10th and 11th are vendor invitation days, and the 12th is an invitation day for local elementary, junior high, and high school students to familiarize themselves with the modeling culture. The 13th and 14th are open to the public( registration for the open days has closed).

In this issue, we will introduce new plastic models, mainly car models, exhibited at the Aoshima Bunka Kyozai Sha (commonly known as Aoshima) booth!

First, let's start with the "Initial D" related kits!

1/24 "Initial D" No.19 "Two from Tokyo" S15 Silvia / May 2023 release / 3,520 yen (w/tax)

1/24 "Initial D" No.19 The Two from Tokyo S15 Silvia

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1/24 Pre-Painted Model No.I-1 "Initial D" Takumi Fujiwara AE86 Toreno Project D Spec / Now on sale / 5,940 yen (w/tax)

Now on sale! The "Pre-Painted Model" series, which allows anyone to complete a cool automobile simply by assembling pre-colored parts, was also on display.

As you can see, the body and even the interior are colored.

1/24 Pre-Painted Model No. I-1 "Initial D" Takumi Fujiwara AE86 Torano Project D Spec.

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1/24 Pre-Painted Model No. I-2 "Initial D" Ryosuke Takahashi FC3S RX-7 Volume 11 Akagi Showdown Specs / Now on sale / 5,940 yen (tax included)

1/24 Pre-Painted Model No.I-2 "Initial D" Takahashi Ryosuke FC3S RX-7 Volume 11 Akagi Showdown Spec.

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1/24 Pre-Painted Model No.I-3 "Initial D" Takahashi Ryosuke FC3S RX-7 Volume 41 Hakone Showdown Specs / Now on sale / 5,940 yen (w/tax)

1/24 Pre-Painted Model No.I-3 "Initial D" Takahashi Ryosuke FC3S RX-7 Vol.41 Hakone Showdown Spec.

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■1/24 [Cyber Formula] No.10 Ishzak 00-X3/II Karl-Richter von Randl / To be released in 2024 / Price undecided

■Movie Mecha No.KR-06 1/24 "Knight Rider" Knight 2000 K.I.T.T. Season I with scanner voice unit / on sale in June 2023 / 5,940 yen (tax included)

Movie Mecha No.KR-06 1/24 "Knight Rider" Knight 2000 K.I.T.T. Season I with Scanner Voice Unit

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■Movie Mecha No.KR-07 1/24 "Knight Rider" Knight 2000 K.I.T.T. Season IV with Scanner Voice Unit / on sale in June 2023 / 5,940 yen (tax included)

Movie Mecha No.KR-07 1/24 "Knight Rider" Knight 2000 K.I.T.T. Season IV with Scanner Voice Unit

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The☆Snap Kit Series No.19 Lamborghini Countach LPI800-4 A Pearl White / B Pearl Red / C Pearl Yellow / on sale in December 2023 / 2,200 yen (tax included)

The Snap Kit Series No.20 Lamborghini Countach LP400 A Red / B Yellow / C Orange / On sale in December 2023 / 2,200 yen (tax included)

■Super Sound "KOMINARIKUN" Mini Event Limited ver. (Metallic Red), (Metallic Blue) / Sold only at Shizuoka Hobby Show / 1,000 yen (tax included)

■Hina Doll Plastic Models (reference exhibit)

A collaboration between plastic models and "Suruga Hina Dolls," a traditional Shizuoka craft!

The kimono and collar are those actually used on the Hina dolls.

The kimono, collar, and other parts are actually used in hina dolls. On the 12th, they conducted research with elementary and junior high school students who visited the event, and are planning to commercialize the models.

Event Information

The 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show

Date: May 10 (Wed.) - May 14 (Sun.), 2023

　＜May 10 (Wed.) / May 11 (Thu.) 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
　＜May 12 (Fri.) 9:00 - 17:00
　＜May 13 (Sat) 9:00-17:00 / May 14 (Sun) 9:00-16:00
Venue: Twin Messe Shizuoka
　3-1-10, Magarikane, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture / TEL: 054-285-3111

Sponsor: Shizuoka Model and Teaching Material Cooperative
Sponsors: Japan Plastic Model Industry Cooperative, JRM Japan Radio Controlled Model Industry Association, Shizuoka Industry Promotion Association
Supported by: Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kansai Model Wholesalers Association, Nagoya Model Distribution Council