The undisputed kings of the British toy car scene, Dinky, Corgi, and Matchbox defined the die-cast world for generations - now they could be worth a lot of money, depending on their condition ...

Mattel Brick Shop Hot Wheels Audi sets bring iconic RS2 Avant and R8 LMS models to life for collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Audi and Mattel bring performance legends to ...

Gunpla fans can purchase a special neon Gundam SEED Freedom model kit -- and even get a Bandai-approved look at plastic recycling in the process.

DIY kit cars don't have a reputation for looking sleek and expensive, but these replica models wouldn't look out of place ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Bandai is opening a new museum dedicated to its Mobile Suit Gundam plastic model kits on September 2, 2025 in Shizuoka, Japan. The museum will not only allow visitors to learn about everything Gunpla, ...

SHIZUOKA -- A tea merchant in this central Japan city has launched an original green tea blend inspired by the illustrations on packaging of plastic models, which is a major industry in the city.