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The HMA is the trade association for manufacturers, importers, publishers, producers and suppliers o

Established in 2005, the Hobby Manufacturers Association (HMA) was formed through the unification of three association within the hobby industry: International Model Hobby Manufacturers Association, Model Railroad Industry Association, and Radio Control Hobby Trade Association. Please visit our website at www.hmahobby.org for more information. There are four divisions within the HMA: General Hobby, Model Railroad, Plastic & Die Cast, and Radio Control.

11/12/2025

NEW HO Scale Slot Car Release! – AFX Racing 1966 Ford GT40 MkIIB #98 Daytona Mega G+ HO scale Slot Car ( #22059) – Available Now!

The Ford GT40 MKIIB #98 was part of the huge victory for Ford at the 1966 Daytona 24-hour championship - made even more victorious as it proved its mettle against Ford’s famous arch-rival Ferrari. One of the 3 cars in the iconic 1-2-3 Ford finish at Daytona, the #98 was marked as a key player of that year’s race season. Drivers Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby mastered the wheel of the #98, ultimately clutching the historic win.

As with every AFX recreation, attention has been paid to the finest details. Gold Halibrand Wheels, asymmetrical livery, and red R taped to the grill the same as the day Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby Drove the GT40 MkIIB #98 to victory at the Daytona 24-Hour race. Mounted on a Mega G+ 1.5” short wheelbase chassis.

11/06/2025

NEW Car Model Kit Release! - MPC 1/25 scale 1972 Jeepster Commando ( #1021) – Available Now!

This kit is just brimming with great customizing parts that let you build it in one of three ways: Stock, Service, or Emergency Rescue. Features include a stock V-6 engine, bucket seats, rear bench, west coast mirrors, tow bar, trailer hitch, push bar & bumper, spotlights, warning lights, flasher lights, siren, warning light bar, antenna, Goodyear off-road tires, and so much more. With a large set of all-new water-slide decals, all packaged in MPC’s retro deluxe style packaging.

This kit of 193 parts is 6.5 inches in length once assembled. Parts are molded in white, clear, and transparent red, with some chrome plated parts. Includes black vinyl tires. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

11/04/2025

NEW Aircraft Model Kit Release! – Academy 1/35 scale UH-1Y Venom ( #12138) – Available Now!

The UH-1Y Venom is a twin engine, 4 blade, medium sized multi-purpose versatile helicopter built by Bell. It is part of the Huey family and includes the latest technology. It has a new four bladed rotor system, new engines and transmissions, integrated digital cockpit and helmet-mounted sight display. It’s forward-looking infrared sensor system detect and display incoming threats.

The finished model length is 20 inches with a rotorspan of 16.7 inches. All-new tooled kit features: Photo etched parts and masking seals; Select from 12.7mm GAU-16 or GAU-17/A machine guns; Boarding doors can be built open or closed; LAU-68 rocket launcher included; Precisely detailed cockpit; Foldable main rotor; and Five decal options. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

11/02/2025

NEW Car Model Kit Release! - Atlantis Models 1/32 scale 1956 Buick Custom ( ) – Available Now!

The Atlantis release of the sleek 1956 Buick Custom relives the excitement of the late '50s drive-in scene. Features detailed chassis and engine, 4 door multi piece body, newly tooled clear parts for side windows and front and back windshields, metal axles. and tons of extra customizing parts. Officially licensed with General Motors.

This kit is 6.7 inches in length once assembled. This classic kit derives from the original AMT/Revell tooling dating back to the 1950's. Parts are molded in white and clear, with some chrome plated parts. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

10/31/2025

NEW Car Model Kit Release! – AMT 1/25 scale 1989 Batmobile w/Seated Batman Figure ( #1504) – Available Now!

Build the iconic Batmobile from the 1989 Batman movie and now includes an all-new seated Batman figure. This kit also features a pull-out turbine engine, detailed cockpit & dish, computer access panels in the interior instrument panel, dual machine guns, and an optional grappling hook. Then it’s all wrapped up in AMT’s vintage-style packing.

This kit of 89 parts is 9.5 inches in length once assembled. Parts are molded in black with some clear parts. This is a snap assembly plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not require glue or paints.

10/30/2025

NEW Car Model Kit Release! - AMT 1/25 scale 1999 Chevy S-10 Xtreme Pickup ( #1514) – Available Now!

Build an authentic Chevy Xtreme S10 with all-new tooling of accurate grille parts. This kit features standout details like a 4.3L V6 Vortec engine, finely detailed interior parts, Goodyear tires, and stylish 5-spoke wheels. It also includes a brand-new 4”x 8” full-color water-slide decal sheet with plenty of options and comes packaged in bold, eye-catching new artwork.

This kit of 119 parts is 7.5 inches in length once assembled. Parts are molded in white, clear, and transparent red, with some chrome plated parts. Includes black vinyl tires. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

10/27/2025

NEW N Scale Train Release! – InterMountain Railway Co. EMD SD40-2 Diesel Locomotives – Available Now!

Intermountain Railway has recently added newly available roadnames and roadnumbers to their EMD SD40-2 Diesel Locomotives. DC models are equipped with a DC only circuit board and are DCC Ready. Sound units are equipped with an ESU LokSound Select Micro-Slide-In DCC decoder. Features include Finely molded parts designed to reproduce railroad-specific details; Laser-sharp painting; and Etched metal details.

Road names available include Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific, Webb Asset Management, Helm Leasing, First Union Rail, Dakota Minnestoa & Eastern, and Canadian Pacific. Each road name is available in different road numbers.

10/24/2025

NEW Military Model Kit Release! - Atlantis Models 1/40 scale Bendix Talos Missile ( #1808) – Available Now!

The US Navy Bendix RIM-8 Talos is supersonic surface-to-air missile. The Talos was one of the earliest surface-to-air missiles to equip United States Navy ships. This kit comes with the land based launching platform.

This classic kit derives from the original Revell tooling dating back to the late 1950's. Molded in white and olive drab. Includes 3 crewmen. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

10/22/2025

NEW HO Scale Train Release! – Bachmann Amtrak® Acela® II Train Set ( # 01206) – Available Now!

Launched in 2000, the Amtrak® Acela® made history as the first high-speed train service in North America, running between Washington D.C., New York City, and Boston at speeds upwards of 150MPH. Now, just over 20 years later, the Acela® service continues to push the envelope for speed and modernity in the Northeast with the development of a new generation of hi-tech trains from Alstom.

This complete and ready-to-run HO scale electric train set includes: Powered sound-and-DCC-ready locomotive; Non-powered locomotive with functioning lights; First Class passenger car, Cafe Car; Business Class Quiet Car; Precision motor; Working directional LED headlights and marker lights; Operating ditch lights and number board lights; Selector switch for choice between rail and pantograph operation; Fully furnished interiors; LED interior lighting; Prototypical details per car; Articulated coupling system; 81" x 45" oval of snap-fit nickel silver E-Z Track® with concrete ties, power pack and speed controller, and illustrated instructions.

10/19/2025

NEW Car Model Kit Release! - AMT 1/25 scale Scorpion Mid-Engine Drag Coupe ( #1501) – Available now!

Available for the first time in over 50 years! This unique dragster comes packed with features, including an ultra-light tubular chassis, mid-ship-mounted 392 Chrysler HEMI fuel-injected and supercharged engine, American mags, and wide pre-lettered drag slicks. The builder can choose to install clear or transparent blue windows! It also includes a set of water-slide decals and is all wrapped up in AMT’s original vintage packaging.

This kit of 107 parts is 7.5 inches in length once assembled. Parts are molded in white, clear, and clear blue, with some chrome plated parts. Includes black vinyl tires (pre-lettered drag slicks). This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

10/16/2025

NEW Aircraft Model Kit Release! – Academy 1/72 scale USMC F-35B Lightning II VMFA-242 "Bats” ( #12592) – Available Now!

This is the new U.S. Marine Corps stealth multirole fighter with short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) capability. Kit features: Accurately engraved panel lines; highly detailed cockpit, bomb bay and landing gear; and select from three markings of USMC & JMSDF.

The finished model length is 8.5 inches with a wingspan of 5.8 inches. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

10/15/2025

NEW HO Scale Train Release! – Kadee® Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends 2025 Christmas Cars KDC #033 RTR 50' PS-1 Boxcars– Available Now!

The 2025 Kadee® Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends Christmas train car features red or blue roof and end detail components with Winnie-the-Pooh helping Piglet place a star on the Christmas tree. Mellow Eeyore can be seen hanging around and Tigger is doing what Tiggers do. This fun and whimsical HO-Scale boxcar will be the highlight to your Christmas collection. Whether you are an avid model railroader or a Winnie-the-Pooh fan, this car is sure to please.

Available in these paint schemes:
#6933: Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends 2025 Christmas Car with Red Details KDC #033 - RTR 50' PS-1 Boxcar
#6934: Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends 2025 Christmas Car with Blue Details KDC #033 - RTR 50' PS-1 Boxcar

This is a limited production car, making this car a valuable collector's item. For collector purposes, keep the model factory sealed. Otherwise, Enjoy your Award-winning "RTR" cars today on any HO Scale layout.

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+12673411604

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http://www.hmahobby.org/

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