From Model Graphix comes the Snake-Eye-centric second issue of its "Ma.K. Profile" series! This all-color issue comes with special Ma.K. decals that can't be found anywhere else. Act fast!
Intriguing reading and photos fill this latest handsome volume of "Panzerwrecks"! Volume 9 in this series of English-language softcover books focuses on destroyed and derelict vehicles found in Italy. Be sure to check out Volumes 1-8, too!
Here's a Primo Package!
Hobby Japan's already great "Air Modeling Manual" series gets even better with its sixth volume, which comes with a 1/144-scale Sweet kit of a Type 52 Zero Fighter!
Blythe Bonanza!
Blythe notebooks, Blythe clear folders, Blythe schedule books... Blythe goodies galore! Find the Blythe loot of your dreams HERE!
The Works for IJN Modelers
From its first issue in July, the exquisite new Model Graphix series "IJN Naval Model Works," showcasing incredible builds of IJN ships, proved itself something special. Volume 2 is here now, and is just as great!
How To Get A Head!
The 11th anniverary of "Dengeki Hobby Magazine" is coming up--and in celebration, the January 2010 issue (which comes out in November, remember) will come with a kit to build a 1/48 Unicorn Gundam head display base! Don't miss out--preorder yours now!
Two Great Books Make One Great Set
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Mobile Suit Gundam" and the 40th anniversary of "Hobby Japan" magazine with this special slip-covered set of re-releases of two of the foremost Gunpla modeling bibles of the '80s, "How To Build Gundam" and "How To Build Gundam 2"!
Pitwalk to MotoGP Model Perfection
Model Graphix' spectacular Moto Grand Prix Archive books--most with some English translations in their text--are the ultimate in reference books. Filled with full-color photos, they're a must-have in the quest for modeling perfection!
Back to the Showa Future
Travel through time to Japan's Showa era of 1926-89 and groove on its marvelous model kits of robots from days of future passed! Choose your time machine: the classy hardcover book "Showa Future Science Models: Robots," or Region 2 DVD "Showa Future Science Models"!
Profiles in Detail
Each devoted to a different type of aircraft, every volume of Model Art Profile is brimming with plan-view and detail drawings, photos that cover seemingly every aspect of the type, and even articles on building kits of it! Highly recommended!
Requisite Reading
With its monthly "Ships of the World" and dozens of extra editions exploring naval topics, publisher Kajinsha's lineup is a favorite of ship enthusiasts--see why!
Year-End Cheer
Kotobukiya has a beautiful year-end offering in the works for fans of the acclaimed artist Ashito Ooyari: regular and limited editions of "Ashito Ooyari Art Works Chronicle." This three-book set is now available for Early Bird preorder!
Quanto Back-Issue Bounty!
Great for colorful reference--and just plain fun to look at!--a wide range of Quanto back issues are now in stock...with some even on special clearance sale for as little as 93 yen each! Quantities are limited, though, so don't miss out!
Radical Car Designs, Radical Low Price!
This photo-packed bilingual hardcover on legendary Texas race machine builder Chaparral Cars is a true treasure...and we're spreading the wealth by dropping its 10,000-yen price tag to just 2,400 yen!Check it out!
Soar with Shigeo Koike!
"FLYING COLORS 3," the ardently-awaited new collection of aviation art by Shigeo Koike, is here at last! This jewel includes an English translation, by HLJ's own Scott T. Hards, of its Japanese commentary by Toshio Fujita. There's even a free bonus: an HLJ-exclusive sleeve for the currently available previous volume, "FLYING COLORS 2"!
A Fine, Fitting Tribute
Fifteen years after his tragic passing, Ayrton Senna is remembered in this gorgeous GIGA Special volume from F1 Modeling. This classy photo-packed book is in stock and shipping now!
Get Those Skills Shipshape!
Although being able to read Japanese is of course helpful, this gathering of books on scale naval topics has plenty of photos to help convey tips and techniques, as well as ideas to get your own creative surf surging! Take a look!
