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In the UK, Say Hey to HLJ!
On Nov. 7-8, HLJ will be at the IPMS UK Nationals "Scale Modelworld" event in Telford, England! We'll have lots of loot along to sell at Table 36, Hall 2 (cash only, but there's an ATM on the premises), and look forward to meeting and thanking our UK customers face-to-face as well as discussing wholesale and imports with interested businesses. See you there!
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A Well-Deserved Tribute from Wave
Thirty years ago, Crusher Joe and his team first tore into action in an SF novel by Studio Nue co-founder Haruka Takachiho. That led to more novels, manga, a film, OVAs, and today's fond memories for a slew of fans--who can now celebrate that start with Wave's exceptional 1/500 W.H.A.M.! Minerva and 1/10 Alfin PVC!
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What a Difference 38 Years Make!
Newly tooled and miles more accurate than its previous (1971) incarnation, Aoshima's sharp new 1/700 IJN Soryu is here! This Waterline Series star includes a dozen aircraft--and you can make this great kit even greater with its ultra-fine photo-etch parts set!
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From the Show Floor to You!
The 49th All-Japan Plamodel Hobby Show on Oct. 8-11--informally known as the Tokyo Hobby Show--gave an advance peek at great new loot to come. In the second of our series of podcasts, Scott Hards shows off Tamiya's amazing new 1/32 Spitfire Mk.IX, including an interview with kit designer Katsumi Tokunaga! (And don't forget our expanded photo pages of show highlights!)
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Going Like Wildfire!
Late-'80s anime "Yoroiden Samurai Troopers" (a.k.a. "Ronin Warriors") has finally been favored with 21st-century toymaking technology! Bandai's Armor Plus Rekka no Ryou is the result--get him while you can!
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Gunpla Greatness is on the Way!
This 30th anniversary year of "Gundam" and Gunpla is heading for a huge finish with Bandai's batallion of clear parts-endowed Master Grade kits (including brand-new V Gundam Ver. Ka) and more! Early Bird preorders are being accepted now--here's the list!
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Supercharged Soccer Stars at a World-Beating Price!
These 1/6-scale wonders from Revell Germany are fanatically detailed, fantastic likenesses of real soccer stars, each armed with a blasting kick and an amazing sale price: 87 percent off retail!
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The Countdown is On!
Bandai has unveiled the details of the absolutely awe-inspiring first entry in its new Otona No Chogokin line: a die-cast 1/144-scale Apollo 11 and Saturn V! A March 2010 release is planned for this epic creation, but you can hitch your wagon to this star now with an Early Bird preorder!
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HLJ is on Facebook!
Ever wonder what life is like behind the scenes here at HobbyLink Japan? Get a glimpse each weekday on our new Facebook page!
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Cutting-Edge Ferrari F60
Tamiya's upcoming release of Ferrari's current-season F60 Formula One car promises to be on the cutting edge of modeling technology, just as the real car is on the cutting edge of racing technology! Coming in December, it's available for preorder now!
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Massive S.A.F.S. Arrives This Month!
Medicom is producing a spectacular 1/6-scale Maschinen Krieger S.A.F.S. figure, fully articulated and fully awesome! Preorders for this amazing item are being accepted now!
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Kotobukiya Goodness to Come!
A bonanza is in the works from the masterminds at Kotobukiya! Get in on the ground floor for these fine figure and sharp science-fiction releases coming in January through March, now available for preorder!
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Ready to Rock!
Captured in a fantastically fluid pose, Movic's 1/8-scale Mio Akiyama Original Costume Version PVC could be one of the hugest hits of 2010! This "K-On!" cutie is now available for Early Bird preorder--but act fast!
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Our Scale Super-Sale Continues!
Even more scale-model kits, parts, and books from makers worldwide have been added to our Scale Super-Sale! With prices slashed up to 80 percent off retail, this is a great chance to grab items from major makers, and from others well worth getting acquainted with, too!
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The Early Bird Gets the Prize
A galaxy of great game-prize items will be coming in January, February, and March...beat the game by preordering now!
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1/24 Panzer II?! Believe It!
That's right, folks--Tasca has announced an all-new Panzer II kit, in spectacular 1/24 scale! This jaw-dropper is slated for November release; get on board by preordering now!
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Double the Fun!
"Kamen Rider W" has just been unleashed on the Japanese airwaves, triggering a wave of great new toys from Bandai! Some are here now, with others to come--check 'em out!
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Raising Expectations!
Bandai's set to serve up its first all-new Perfect Grade kit in half a decade, with their dynamic 1/60 Perfect Grade 00 Raiser roaring into fans' hands this month! Don't miss out on this limited initial production run version--place your preorder today!
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Mega-Goodies from MegaHouse
Mighty MegaHouse has an exciting lineup in the works for November and December: titanic new figures from "Macross Frontier," "One Piece," and "Bleach," adorable trading figures, and more! Preorders are underway now!
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We're launching Hobby Insider, a new video podcast series spotlighting great hobby manufacturers. Our first episode features Model Factory Hiro, renowned for amazing multi-media car kits. Learn how they cast resin, pour silicone, spin molten metal and vulcanize rubber all on the way to hobby kit perfection in this two-part video report.
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Music-Bringin' Mu-Bot
Sega's Mu-Bot--short for "Music-Bot"--lives to bring music into your life! Just plug him into your iPod or MP3 player, unreel his arms, and enjoy the sound from his stereo earphone "hands." Enjoy his sale price of 50 percent off retail, too!
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Amazing Revell-ations
At amazing prices, to boot! We've got a rowdy roundup of rambunctious Revell kits, in the military, aircraft, ships, and cars categories! Check out all the great deals from those rascally renegades at Revell!
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Revenge is at Hand!
Live-action Transformers have stormed the big screen again...and their live-action-style toys have staged a huge return, too! Some are here, still more new ones are on the way...don't miss out!
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