Mecha Collection model 01
October 8, 2021
Deusula III was the first model kit of the 2205 era, and once everybody had the chance to study it in three dimensions it became evident how much the design has evolved since the similar Darold model from 2199. It’s larger, heavier, and many details differ from its predecessor.
It maintains a feature that has existed on the “red battle carrier” from the early days, the rotating deck plates that transform it from a flattop to a gun platform.
See a gallery of finished kits here.
1/1000 Asuka model
October 30, 2021
Those who have been jonesing for a new version of the 1978 EDF carrier finally got their wish when the Asuka and Hyuga were revealed, and Asuka was the first one out of the chute in 3D.
At this scale it’s just under 10″ long and includes an LED lighting unit for the bridge. A 1/1000 Hyuga hasn’t been announced yet, but it sure would be nice to see one released with Part 2.
Click here for a gallery of finished kits.
Mecha Collection model kit 02
November 6, 2021
The second mini-kit for Yamato 2205 was a Garmillas Guipellon-class three-deck carrier in green, sporting the new name Balmes.
Finished kit, photos posted on Yahoo Japan by ipfpk05308
It looks very similar to 2199‘s Lambea, but the upper deck is slightly reshaped and the striping is quite different. Compare it to the earlier kit here.
1/350 Hyuga Diecast Gimmick Model
June 2022 to March 2024
Following the weekly releases of their 1/350 Yamato and Andromeda models, which took over three years between them, Hachette followed up with Combat Carrier Hyuga and no less than 40 individual aircraft to stock it with. Like the previous models, it was equipped with lights and sound effects, and took 80 volumes to complete. The finished kit is just under three feet long.
See photos and info at the Hachette website here
Jumbo sofubi Yamato
March 2024
First announced in August 2021, the biggest commercially-available Yamato (so far) finally went on sale in March, the 43.25″ long “Jumbo Sofubi” (soft vinyl) model by Plex. Jump back to Report 32 for information about how to get it in America.
