Tag Archives: Hachette

Fuji Rabbit immortalized as a 1/8 scale subscription model

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Dan Hsu

Hachette has announced their next subscription model, and it’s kind of an odd one. It’s a 1959 Fuji Rabbit Superflow S601, built by Fuji Heavy Industries, the former name of what is now known as Subaru Corp. If you decide … Continue reading →

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A Subaru 360 joins the super detailed subscription model club

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Ben Hsu

The 1/8 scale subscription models are among the most expensive and time consuming kits available in Japan. It takes serious commitment to complete them, and because of their complexity only a couple get produced per year. Only the most revered … Continue reading →

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This Toyota 2000GT model in 1/8 scale will cost $1,700 and take two years to complete

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Ben Hsu

The latest classic from Japan to get the 1:8 treatment is the Toyota 2000GT. Issued by Hachette Collections Japan, the subscription kit will consist of 100 installments received weekly by mail with a retail price of ¥1999 ($17.25 USD) each. … Continue reading →

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This is the most detailed Seibu Keisatsu DR30 Skyline model ever released

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Ben Hsu

The DR30 Skyline from the television series Seibu Keisatsu is the latest car to undergo transformation into a super-detailed 1:8-scale subscription model. When all is said and done, it’ll take almost two years and ¥200,000 (about $1,930) to complete the … Continue reading →

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MINICARS: Behold the most detailed Toyota Celica model kit ever made

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Ricky Silverio

Starting today, fans of scale model kits in Japan will be able to buy what is likely the most detailed miniature Toyota Celica ever made. Measuring over 20 inches long and over six inches tall in 1:8 scale, the Celica … Continue reading →

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MINICARS: A history of Japan’s insanely detailed subscription model kits

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Ricky Silverio

We recently showed you the ultimate Hakosuka Skyline model, a 1:8 scale wonder with 400-plus pieces that will require $1500 and two years to complete. Available only by subscription, the model is fed to you week by week, piece by piece, like body … Continue reading →

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