The Volantex TrainStar Epoch is an rc trainer airplane, with a wingspan of 1100 mm (43.3 in). Made out of epo foam and plastic fuselage, it's perfect for beginners. If you buy the pnp version, you'll ...

Gunpla, or Gundam plastic models, have captivated fans worldwide, with more than 800 million kits sold to date. On September 2, a new hands-on museum opened inside Bandai Hobby Center’s newest factory ...

This photo shows a monument modeled after life-sized parts from a Gundam plastic model kit at Bandai Spirits Co.'s museum in Shizuoka on Aug. 20, 2025. (Kyodo) SHIZUOKA (Kyodo) -- Bandai Spirits Co.

Building model kits is a cherished hobby for numerous people, offering a gateway to express their creativity and a feeling of gratification after finishing the task. The traditional link between model ...

There’s a natural progression for most young gearheads, anxious to get their hands on totemic representation of the cars and trucks they covet, but are still too young to legally own. It usually ...

The model has tried Botox, but no longer gets injections because it "scared" her Jon Kopaloff/Getty Gabbriette Bechtel revealed that she has a list of cosmetic procedures that she would like to get ...

He turned his family’s lumber business into a manufacturer of model kits that won global popularity for their quality and historical accuracy. By Martin Fackler and Kiuko Notoya Reporting from Tokyo ...

Expanding on its sustainability efforts, Bandai is now launching a recycling project for Gundam and Gunpla fans. Launched jointly by the Bandai Namco Group‘s four companies — Bandai Namco Holdings, ...

For anyone thinking about trying bass fishing on their own for the first time, a real bass fishing beginner, the vast amount of gear and choices available can be confusing and intimidating. You know ...

Shizuoka is known for its plastic models and other hobby items. Home to manufacturers like Tamiya and Bandai, it boasts a legacy of skilled craftsmanship dating back to feudal times. We visit ...