Tamiya Mini Cooper 1.3i Model Kit
Tamiya is re-issuing another version of one of the coolest cars ever produced, the Mini Cooper. This one, however, is the 1/12 scale version which, in all honesty, still doesn't make it all that big 🙂 Current features include a complete and fully detailed interior and suspension. Semi-pneumatic tires are wrapped around metal-plated wheels. Even...
Salvinos JR Models May 2026 New Kits
Salvinos JR Models has a good haul coming for May 2026 - 2 NASCARS and an Indy 500 winner! Up first is the Indy 500 winner driven by Takuma Sato. It's a replica of his 2020-winning car with detailed #30 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda livery. It is also coming to us in 1/20 scale,...
Three New Kits from Round2 / AMT – May 2026
Round2 AMT have some cool releases coming in May 2026. The first one is the 1927 Ford Touring T, a 2-in-1 kit that can be built as a stock kit or customized with wide tires and a few other upgrades. The other two kits replicate movie rides - the 1969 Ford Mustang from the John...
Italeri Black Thunder Australian Truck – May 2026 Release
Italeri is releasing a cool looking 1970's Australian Truck, the Black Thunder. This is based on a standard truck that has been highly modified, with Italeri including a detailed sticker sheet and full suspension, interior and engine. There's also quite a bit of chrome included to spice up the rig. It is a Skill Level...
Two New Kits from Atlantis – May 2026
Atlantis has announced 2 interesting new kits coming for May 2026. The first is a replica of Tom Daniel's Fire Iron Old Time Fire Engine Show Rod. It is molded in "Fire Engine" red with pseudo brass-plated parts. Other cool features are the detailed Ford Cobra 289 engine, monster rear drag slicks and a slew...
Six Aoshima Model Kits – May 2026
Aoshima has announced 6 new kits ranging from stock to custom. These include 3 Toyotas and 3 Nissans - the LB Works R35 being the one that really caught my eye. I like my GT-Rs relatively stock (it's just a good looking car), but this one is something I'd give a go! Let's check out...
Tamiya Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 Model Kit
Originally released in 1978 as a motorized kit, the Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 is making its way back to US shores as a limited re-issue. We'll be getting the same awesome car as before but updated instruction and packaging as well a full set of new Cartograf decals. Yes, this kit will also include...
Salvinos JR Models 2026 Chase Elliott Chevrolet Daytona Duel Winner
Salvinos JR Models has only 1 new release in April 2026 and it's the Chase Elliott 2026 Chevrolet Daytona Dual winner! This kit will be of the 2026 Chevrolet ZL1 in 1/24 scale and, like all the other Salvinos JR kits, it's going to be extremely detailed! Model Kit: Chase Elliott 2026 Chevrolet Daytona Duel...
Round2 AMT April 2026 Releases – My Little Pony / Dungeons & Dragons
Originally reported on in January, Round2 / AMT has officially announced the release of the Dungeons & Dragons 1977 Chevrolet Van for April 2026. In addition, they've also released info on a Snap Kit most of you have been waiting on - the 1996 Ford Mustang GT - with the My Little Pony livery! The...
Italeri April 2026 – Mercedes-Benz Wrecker and Porsche 956
Italeri is giving us 2 new kits for April 2026 - a Mercedes-Benz Wrecker Truck and a beautiful Porsche 956 Jagermeister. The MB Wrecker is a Skill Level 4 and features 3 different 'company' liveries on the colorful decal sheet, multiple trees of detailed parts molded in black, grey, yellow, red and clear. There is...
