One of the most important parts to the sprawling business empire that surrounds Gundam is its model kits. Called Gunpla, these have acted as the backbone in Gundam’s enduring success by making the ...

If you’re a car fanatic and you enjoy building things, chances are you’re also an avid model car kit hobbyist—or want to try your hand at the DIY craft. The cooler months are the perfect time to dive ...

Model making is a great hobby, but knowing how and where to start is another story. It can be overwhelming for novices: Injection-molded plastic models have been on the market for close to a century, ...

The prospect of building your own Toyota might summon up images of long nights toiling in a cold garage surrounded by myriad parts and tools. But there’s a way of crafting yourself a car that only ...

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 ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. For those that are still following the much-maligned Armored Core ...

The Stealth Fighter That Never Went in the Air: In the 1980s, Testor released a model kit of the “F-19 Stealth Fighter,” a fictional aircraft that caused a stir among lawmakers and the public. Rumors: ...