Hobby Japan announces new model kit publications

Hobby Japan has announced the release of several specialized hobby publications scheduled for late September 2026.

“Hobby Japan Vintage Vol. 15” will be released on September 29, 2026. This issue commemorates the 60th anniversary of the “Ultraman Series,” featuring a historical retrospective of plastic models ranging from early Marusan Shoten kits to modern releases by Bandai and Hasegawa.

Two other titles are set for release on September 28, 2026. “NAOKI Mechanics: Sunrise Real Robot 80s Edition” showcases mechanical modeling works by top modeler NAOKI, focusing on 1980s Sunrise series such as “Dunbine” and “Votoms.” Additionally, the “Gunpla Catalog 2026 GWX Memorial Edition” celebrates the 30th anniversaries of “G Gundam,” “Gundam W,” and “Gundam X,” featuring model introductions and interviews with series staff and voice actors.