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ICM

ICM is a Ukrainian plastic model manufacturer. Its most recent announced products, a batch of five model kits and paint sets, are set for release from October 2026, with distribution in Japan handled by Hasegawa.

Synthesized from 3 Yomimono stories · updated Aug 20

ICM, a Ukrainian manufacturer of plastic model kits, announced five new products for release from October 2026. The lineup spans civilian and military subjects, including a 1/35 Ford Model T Doctor's Coupe with figures, a 1/48 UH-60A Black Hawk with ESSS and skis, a 1/48 Gardening Operation Set with a Hampden bomber, a 1/35 armed HMMWV, and a Korean War aircraft paint set. Distribution in Japan will be handled by Hasegawa.

The announcement extends ICM's catalog with a mix of subjects, giving Japanese modelers a new batch of options starting in October 2026. The products cover both civilian vehicles and military hardware, including a helicopter and a ground vehicle, as well as a diorama set and a paint set.

No other ICM stories are in the provided cluster, so the dossier is limited to this single product announcement. The company's broader history, other releases, or future plans are not covered by the available sources.

Key facts

Manufacturer
Ukrainian manufacturer of plastic model kits
Release window
From October 2026
Japan distribution
Hasegawa
Product 1
1/35 Ford Model T Doctor's Coupe with figures
Product 2
1/48 UH-60A Black Hawk with ESSS and skis
Product 3
1/48 Gardening Operation Set with a Hampden bomber
Product 4
1/35 armed HMMWV
Product 5
Korean War aircraft paint set

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
five new plastic model and paint products for release from October 2026 · 2026-08-14

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Aug 27

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Aug 14

ICM Unveils October 2026 Model Kits Including Black Hawk and Doctor's Coupe

Ukrainian manufacturer ICM announced five new plastic model and paint products for release from October 2026, distributed in Japan by Hasegawa. The lineup includes a 1/35 Ford Model T Doctor's Coupe with figures, a 1/48 UH-60A Black Hawk with ESSS and skis, a 1/48 Gardening Operation Set with a Hampden bomber, a 1/35 armed HMMWV, and a Korean War aircraft paint set.

Jun 10

The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan TV Anime Announced for 2027, Yuto Uemura Stars

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Jun 7

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