Hello, model fans! Japan’s plastic model maker AOSHIMA is releasing many exciting kits this month. Below we group them by genre and explain each one in simple words. Click any photo or JAN code to see the product at Discovery Japan Mall, which ships worldwide from Japan.
Quick Guide for Beginners
- Plastic model kit: a box of plastic parts you build yourself. Some kits need tools, glue or paint.
- Snap kit: parts click together by hand, with no glue and no paint.
- Scale (such as 1/24): the model is 24 times smaller than the real thing. A bigger number after the slash means a smaller model.
- Decals and stickers: thin printed designs that add details such as logos and stripes.
- JAN code: the product barcode number used in Japan.
Easy Snap-Together Cars: Rakupura Snap Kit Series
Rakupura (“Easy Plastic”) Snap Kits are Aoshima’s beginner-friendly car models in 1/32 scale. The parts simply snap together, so you need no glue and no paint. The body color is already molded into the plastic, and details that would normally need painting come as stickers. They are a great first model for both kids and adults.
This month brings three groups of new releases:
- Hino Dutro Double Cab (No. 31) – a 2-ton double-cab flatbed truck, joining the “Working Vehicles” line-up in silver, white and turquoise. It can also be built with a lifted look.
- Volkswagen Bus (No. 30) – the classic 1956 “23-window” Microbus in a brand-new mold, with two color choices. You can pick from three ride heights, and the wheel caps are removable.
- Toyota GR86 Custom Wheels (No. 10CU) – a 22-part sports car kit with stylish custom wheels, and Ferrari 512 BB (No. 26) – a 1970s V12 supercar in a new silver color with pop-up headlights you can choose to build open or closed.
| Photo | Title | Release Date | JAN Code |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Rakupura Snap Kit No. 10CU-CW Toyota GR86 2021 Custom Wheels (Crystal White Pearl) 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit | Nov 17, 2026 | 4905083206270 |
 | Rakupura Snap Kit No. 31-SV Hino Dutro Double Cab (Silver) 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit | Nov 30, 2026 | 4905083200117 |
 | Rakupura Snap Kit No.30-WY Volkswagen Bus (White x Yellow) 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit | Nov 30, 2026 | 4905083203613 |
 | Rakupura Snap Kit No. 30-WT Volkswagen Bus (Blue White x Turquoise) 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit | Nov 30, 2026 | 4905083203606 |
 | Rakupura Snap Kit No. 31-WH Hino Dutro Double Cab (White) 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit | Nov 30, 2026 | 4905083200094 |
 | Rakupura Snap Kit No. 31-TE Hino Dutro Double Cab (Turquoise) 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit | Nov 30, 2026 | 4905083200124 |
 | Rakupura Snap Kit No.26-SR Ferrari 512 BB (Silver) 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit | Nov 30, 2026 | 4905083201770 |
Cars from Manga, Anime and Movies
Fans of Japanese pop culture and Hollywood will find something fun here. These are 1/24 scale kits, the most common size for car models, so they are easy to find accessories for.
- Initial D No. 23 – Daiki Ninomiya’s Honda Civic Type R (EK9) – the famous racing manga car, with its special rear spoiler, aero mirrors and wheels. It is an easy snap-fit kit with rubber tires and front wheels that turn, and decals are included for extra detail.
- Shakotan Boogie No. 08 & No. 09 – lowered Japanese cars (a Toyota Soarer and a Nissan Cima) from the popular manga about night-time car culture. The series is being renewed in 1/24 scale. Figures are not included.
- Back to the Future Part II Time Machine – the flying DeLorean from the 1989 movie, with a figure of Doc Brown, opening gull-wing doors, a display stand and a matching-scale hoverboard. This kit needs tools and some building experience.
| Photo | Title | Release Date | JAN Code |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 1/24 Shakotan☆Boogie No. 09 Mizutani-kun’s Y32 Cima Plastic Model Kit | Nov 10, 2026 | 4905083206423 |
 | 1/24 Shakotan☆Boogie No. 08 Hajime’s Soarer Ver.2 Plastic Model Kit | Nov 11, 2026 | 4905083206416 |
 | 1/24 Initial D No.23 Daiki Ninomiya EK9 Civic Type R Plastic Model Kit | Nov 12, 2026 | 4905083068441 |
 | Movie Mecha No. BT-06 1/24 Back to the Future Part II Time Machine Plastic Model Kit with Figure | Nov 20, 2026 | 4905083205952 |
Finished Motorcycle Models: Yamaha TZR250
These are ready-made display models, so no assembly is needed. The 1/12 scale Yamaha TZR250 (1989 model) is a classic Japanese two-stroke sports bike, known for its rear exhaust layout. The tank is made of die-cast metal, which gives the model a nice, solid weight. Each is about 170 mm long and comes in a different color: Silky White/Fine Red or V-Max Blue/Star Silver.
| Photo | Title | Release Date | JAN Code |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 1/12 Scale Finished Motorcycle Yamaha TZR250 ’89 Silky White/Fine Red Die-cast & ABS & Plastic Painted Finished Product | Nov 30, 2026 | 4905083112144 |
 | 1/12 Scale Finished Motorcycle Yamaha TZR250 ’89 V-Max Blue/Star Silver Die-cast & ABS & Plastic Painted Finished Product | Nov 30, 2026 | 4905083112151 |
Wheel Upgrade Parts: The Tuned Parts Series
Want to customize your 1/24 scale car? “The Tuned Parts” are extra wheels and tires that let you give your model a new look, just like tuning a real car. Each set includes stretched tires, wheels, decals and poly caps. Please note that fitting them may need some modification, so they are best for builders who already have a little experience. This month’s sets feature famous wheel brands: Volk Racing TE37 and CE28N, Enkei NT03+M, and SSR Werfen GT-03.
| Photo | Title | Release Date | JAN Code |
|---|---|---|---|
 | The Tuned Parts No. 57 1/24 Volk Racing TE37 19-inch Plastic Model Kit | Nov 30, 2026 | 4905083205631 |
 | The Tuned Parts No. 59 1/24 Enkei NT03+M 19-inch Plastic Model Kit | Nov 30, 2026 | 4905083205655 |
 | The Tuned Parts No. 51 1/24 SSR Werfen GT-03 20-inch Plastic Model Kit | Nov 30, 2026 | 4905083205617 |
 | The Tuned Parts No. 58 1/24 Volk Racing CE28N 19-inch Plastic Model Kit | Nov 30, 2026 | 4905083205648 |
1/700 Scale Warship Models
1/700 scale ship models are small, collectible and easy to display. Aoshima’s “Waterline” series shows only the part of the ship above the water, so it looks like it is sailing on the sea. The “Full Hull” series shows the whole ship. These kits are updated editions with improved detail and a new color painting guide. They use glue and paint, so they are better suited to builders who want a bit more challenge.
- Imperial Japanese Navy Gunboat Seta (Full Hull) – a small river patrol boat. You can build two ships from the Seta class, and a bomber and a junk boat of the same scale are included.
- Aircraft Carrier Chiyoda (No. 229) – a Japanese ship that was rebuilt into an aircraft carrier in 1943.
- HMS Hermes (No. 716) – one of the world’s first ships designed from the start as an aircraft carrier, with carrier aircraft included.
- Battleship Bismarck (No. 618) – the famous German battleship of World War II.
| Photo | Title | Release Date | JAN Code |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 1/700 Waterline No. 229 1/700 Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carrier Chiyoda Plastic Model Kit | Nov 6, 2026 | 4905083204009 |
 | 1/700 Scale Full Hull Ship Model Kit: Imperial Japanese Navy Gunboat Seta (Plastic Model Kit) | Nov 13, 2026 | 4905083204641 |
 | 1/700 Waterline 716 British Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Hermes Plastic Model Kit | Nov 13, 2026 | 4905083205853 |
 | 1/700 Waterline No. 618 German Navy Battleship Bismarck Plastic Model Kit | Nov 30, 2026 | 4905083205846 |
Shop These New Releases at Discovery Japan Mall
Whether you want an easy first kit or a detailed display piece, this month’s AOSHIMA line-up has something for everyone. Browse these and many more Japanese plastic models at Discovery Japan Mall. Release dates are the planned dates in Japan and may change. Product photos may show prototypes, and the final product may differ.
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