Starting in January 2019, Hachette Collections Japan embarked on a monumental project: a weekly 1/350 Yamato “Diecast Gimmick Model.” Its huge assortment of parts was sold week by week (in stores and via subscription), allowing customers to slowly build the … Continue reading →
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