The latest Gunpla are revealed at the 55th Shizuoka Hobby Show on May 14th and 15th!

The Shizuoka Hobby Show, a massive yearly modeling trade fair, will be held at Twin Messe Shizuoka from May 12th through the 15th. The general public is admitted on May 14th and 15th. Admission is free.

Shizuoka Hobby Show, a hobby event on a grand scale with over 70,000 attendees annually, will feature the latest releases and announcements from Japan's plastic model, R/C toy, and rail modeling manufacturers.
Bandai’s booth shows off upcoming items including the HGBF ZZ II from the Gundam Build Fighters Try video coming this August, the RG Sinanju from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096, and the HGUC Hyakushiki, the 200th in a HGUC lineup stretching back to 1999. Other Gunpla include releases from Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin III, Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, and Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, while the licensed model lineup covers Dragonball, Macross Delta, and more.

Other attractions include the 27th Modeler's Club exhibition, an opening performance by the Boy Scouts, and more.
Visit Shizuoka Hobby Show this weekend!

[left] HGBF 1/144 ZZ II August 2016／¥2,808
[right] RG SINANJU August 2016／¥4,104

[left] HGUC 1/144 HYAKUSHIKI August 2016／¥1,944
[right] HG 1/144 GUNDAM LOCAL TYPE July 2016 / ¥2,160

[left] MG 1/100 FULL ARMOR GUNDAM VER.KA (GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT VER.)
July 2016 / ¥7,560
[right] HG 1/144 GUNDAM ASTAROTH May 13th, 2016 / ¥1,080

55th Shizuoka Hobby Show
Dates and times:	[Industry] May 12th, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM May 13th, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM [Public] May 14th, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM May 15th, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Venue	Twin Messe Shizuoka (1-10, Magarikane 3-chome, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka)
Admission:	Free
Official site:	http://www.hobby-shizuoka.com/

■ Gunpla Builders World Cup 2016 Japan details

Bandai's official Gunpla Builders World Cup championship returns for another year! Entries open online May 16th, and at Bandai Hobby Pro Shops nationwide on July 1st.
See last year's winners at the Shizuoka Hobby Show and draw inspiration for your own entry!

Gunpla Builders World Cup 2016 details
Overview	An international tournament of Gunpla building technique, painting, and concept.
Countries and Regions	Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, North America, Italy 20 cities across 13 countries and regions total
Dates	March through December, 2016 Japanese competition begins May 16th. World Champion to be crowned at Gundam Front Tokyo in December
Divisions	Open Course (ages 15 and up) Junior Course (ages 14 and under)

* Entry period and preliminary judging schedules vary by region.
* Japan's judging schedule is available from Bandai Hobby Site.
* Age eligibility determined as of date of entry.