Eight Aoshima Model Kits – June 2026
We have 8 new kits announced from Aoshima for the month of June 2026! The first is a 1/24 scale Lamborghini Diablo GT that has a full interior, suspension and engine. It also features opening scissor doors and rear engine canopy. Finally, window masks are included to help paint the window frames. Next is another...
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...
