Mecha & Bishojo! High-Quality Plastic Models from China, Doyusha's New Plastic Model Collection! The 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show

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, we introduce a collection of new plastic models from long-established manufacturer Doyusha! From new kits of the popular "Transformers" series to many Chinese-made plastic models that continue to improve in quality year by year were exhibited.


1/10 scale [MS GENERAL] Three Kingdoms Zhuge Liang / May 2023 release / 13,200 yen (tax included)

1/12 scale ATK Girl FENRIR (Limited First Edition)/to be released in June 2023/16,280 yen (tax included)

■1/12scale FANTASY GIRLS 5 SHADOW:YEFUNA.MALKINA / Scheduled for release in July 2023 / 14,080 yen (including tax)

1/100 scale NONZERO SERIES - THE ENTROPY OF TITANS Series Vol.1 Raijin NZS-05-3 / Scheduled for release in June 2023 / 13,200 yen (including tax)

TASTEIR / Reference exhibit

zodiac guardian" BUFFALION / Scheduled for release in summer 2023 / price undecided

zodiac guardian" Stahl Kurban / scheduled for release in autumn 2023 / price undecided

Transformers Bumblebee - Optimus Prime / on sale now / 46,200 yen (tax included)

Event Information

The 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show

Date and Time: 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