The recently announced Round 2 Lionel acquisition could reshape the model train industry, potentially changing the toy train hobby.

Japanese model manufacturer GOOD SMILE COMPANY, in collaboration with MAX FACTORY, is releasing a new product in their PLAMATEA plastic model kit series: the "Motoko Kusanagi" model kit, based on the ...

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Everybody knows about Lego sets, but not everyone can afford them. Thankfully, there are other brands that also produce high-quality building sets. For instance, this Mould King model engine kit is ...

We’ve talked about kit cars before—mostly documenting the average project’s slow grind into anxiety-inducing garage filler. While that’s a common problem for kit cars, it doesn’t mean that your ...

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Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed a deep learning model for rapid building damage assessment after floods using satellite imagery. This research establishes the first systematic ...

Shizuoka is known for its plastic models and other hobby items. Home to manufacturers like Tamiya and Bandai, it boasts a legacy of skilled craftsmanship dating back to feudal times. We visit ...

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The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. In an era where digital interactions often overshadow tactile ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Assembling a plastic model kit is a rewarding hobby and it makes a welcome change from digital activities. No other pastime allows ...