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3d ago

Hasegawa to Kit the Nissan Sunny Coupe GX5 in 1/24 Scale

Hasegawa plans a 1/24 scale plastic model of the Nissan Sunny Coupe (B110) late model GX5, the sport grade added in August 1972 with a direct-drive 5-speed transmission. The kit uses all-new moldings and is set for release on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 as a limited-production item priced at 3,630 yen. Completed sample photos show a white body on genuine 12-inch wheels, with ride height selectable between normal and lowered.

Jul 15

Japan Finalizes 25 E-Sports Athletes for 20th Asian Games

The Japan eSports Association has officially confirmed 25 athletes as Japanese representatives for the e-sports events at the 20th Asian Games in September. The team includes fighting game players Higuchi (Street Fighter 6), NOBI (Tekken 8), and SCORE (The King of Fighters XV), along with representatives from eFootball, Gran Turismo 7, Puyo Puyo eSports, Identity V, Pokémon UNITE, and PUBG MOBILE. Four coaches will also accompany the team.

Jun 17

Kotobukiya Remakes Megami Device B1R-L Chassis Kit With Masaki Apsy

Kotobukiya announced the B1R-L Chassis Kit Skin Color E for the Megami Device series, a new body kit remade by Masaki Apsy. It updates the Block1 standard L-size body with improved articulation, proportions, and assembly ease. The kit includes two body configurations for color swapping and a shop-exclusive hair parts bonus. Release is set for October 2026 at 5,940 yen.