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.
In this issue, a summary of new "SD Gundam" products developed by BANDAI SPIRITS!
■MGSD Gundam Barbados / Scheduled for release in the fall of 2023 / Price undecided
SDW HEROES Superior Formula Final Dragon / Premium Bandai pre-order planned / price undecided
SDW HEROES The Second Coming of Hero! Resurrection Goku Impulse Gundam & Sanzo Strike Freedom Gundam Set / Release date & price: TBD
SDW HEROES 78th Musha Gundam / Release date & price: TBD
SDW HEROES Nobunaga Gunma / Release date and price: undecided
Event Information
The 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show
Date and Time: 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