The 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show was 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 more than last year.
This year, the 10th and 11th were vendor invitation days, and the 12th was an invitation day for local elementary, junior high, and high school students to familiarize themselves with modeling culture. The 13th and 14th were open to the public.
This year's event featured bishojo plastic kits scheduled to be released by Good Smile Company!
■MODEROID "Hatsune Miku GT Project" Racing Miku 2022Ver./December 2023 release/7,800 yen (tax included)
GRIDMAN] Rokka Houda Movable Plastic Model Kit / June 2023 release / 5,940 yen (w/tax)
GRIDMAN] Shinjo Akane Posable Plastic Model Kit / Sep. 2023 / 5,940 yen (w/tax)
ACT MODE "NAVY FIELD 152" Mio & Type 15 Ver2 Close range attack mode / Release date & price: undecided
ACT MODE [NAVY FIELD 152] Mio option pack / Release date and price: undecided
chitocerium VI-cabonia graphites / Release date and price: Undecided
chitocerium VI-carbonia lonsdaleite / Now on sale / 6,800 yen (including tax)
Event Information
The 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show
Date: May 10 (Wed.) - May 14 (Sun.), 2023
<Vendor Waiting Days> May 10 (Wed.) / May 11 (Thu.) 9:30-16:30
＜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