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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.

06/12/2026

NEW Car Model Kit Release! – AMT 1/25 scale Li’l Stogie Death Valley Dragger Wagon ( #1555) – Available Now!

A Conestoga wagon, strip ’n’ show style! The tarp-covered and arrow-riddled “wood” body sits on a wild Z-frame with flanking barrel-inspired fuel tank. It’s powered by a fuel-injected 454 Chevy “Rat” mill (400 mule power) that drives super-wide, pre-lettered “Westward HO! Rubber Co.” drag slicks wrapped around deep-dish chrome mags. Add a horse-head shifter (with cowboy hat), steer horn radiator cap, lucky horseshoe-shaped window frames, and a bunch of prospecting accessories to arrive at one wild ride! Texas-sized decal sheet features big ‘Stogie” and “shake, rattle ‘n roll” lettering along with flames, patches, labels for the sacks and barrels and more!

This kit of 109 parts is approximately 6.5 inches in length once assembled. Parts are molded in white, clear, transparent green, and transparent orange, with some chrome plated parts. Includes super-wide vinyl drag slicks with pad-printed lettering. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

06/10/2026

NEW Helicopter Model Kit Release! – Italeri 1/72 scale AS332 Super Puma ( #91096) – Available Now!

The AS332 Super Puma is a medium twin-engine helicopter with a four-blade rotor designed by the French company Aérospatiale, now Airbus Helicopters. Equipped with two Turbomeca engines, it can reach a cruising speed of 260 km/h. The helicopter’s airframe was designed to withstand intensive use in all operational environments, including long-range missions, thanks to a range of 800 km. Furthermore, the adoption of retractable landing gear significantly improves aerodynamics during flight phases. The combination of these features has, over time, built the reputation of the “Super Puma” as a robust, reliable helicopter, ideal for the most demanding and challenging military and civilian missions. It has also been continuously upgraded in terms of avionics and electronic navigation support systems to further extend its useful operational life.

This kit is 10” in length when completed. Includes light gray and clear plastic parts and a super waterslide decal sheet for 3 versions. Figures are not included. This is a scale plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

06/09/2026

NEW HO Scale Train Release! – Trix/Marklin 2-8-4 Berkshire Steam Locomotives ( #25983/ #37983) – Available Now!

Only a few steam locomotives in the USA became true legends – the powerful "Berkshires" were among them. Developed in the Roaring Twenties, they reflected the post-World War I economic boom, when railroads had to handle ever-increasing transport volumes. In 1925, LIMA Locomotive Works developed the "Berkshires," the first so-called super-power steam locomotive. They were named after their first route through the Berkshire Mountains.

Prototype highlights: Southern Pacific “Berkshire” steam locomotive with the 2-8-4 wheel arrangement. Deep black basic paint scheme. Road number 3505. The loco looks as it did between 1945 and 1950. One of 25 locomotives built with the striking Coffin feed-water heater. Length approximately 12-5/16".

Product highlights: Completely new tooling; Especially intricate metal construction; Many separately applied details; Factory-installed smoke generator with speed-dependent, dynamic smoke exhaust; The cab lighting can be controlled digitally; Seated figures of a locomotive engineer and fireman in the cab; Digital decoder with extensive operating and sound functions; and Buffer capacitor to bridge short unpowered sections of track.

Two versions available:
Trix #25983 – 2 rail DC powered. DCC, mfx- and RailCom-enabled.
Marklin #37983 – 3 rail AC powered. World of Operation mfx+ decoder and extensive light and sound functions included.

06/08/2026

NEW Truck Model Kit Release! - MPC 1/25 scale 1975 Datsun Pickup BRE ( #1029) – Available Now!

Wrapped in stunning trackside art by automotive illustrator Ethan Kreiger, MPC newest 1975 Datsun Pickup rolls on wide tires wrapped around custom chrome rims tucked under wide-body flares front and rear. Performance features include a detailed L20B engine with Weber intakes and custom seats, as well as optional pickup bed roll bar, side pipes, and tonneau cover. If you eschew speed and prefer to build a stock Datsun truck, the kit provides a standard air cleaner, narrow tires, and factory wheels. An all-new expanded decal sheet supplies authentic BRE graphics with a choice of two colors, racing numbers, and sponsor logos. This model will have you making engine noises the moment you finish it.

This kit of 129 parts is approximately 6 inches in length once assembled. Parts are molded in white, clear, and transparent red, with some chrome plated parts. Includes vinyl tires. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and requires no paint or glue.

06/05/2026

NEW Aircraft Model Kit Release! - Atlantis Models 1/128 scale Lockheed WV-2 Warning Star ( ) – Available Now!

Based on the legendary Lockheed Constellation early warning aircraft, this officially licensed kit captures the unmistakable profile of the WV-2, including its distinctive upper and lower radar radomes. The WV-2 Warning Star served as a flying radar picket for the U.S. Navy, helping maintain an around-the-clock airborne early warning line during the height of the Cold War. Later redesignated the EC-121 in 1962, these aircraft helped pave the way for modern AWACS airborne surveillance aircraft.

This classic kit derives from the original Revell molds in the 1960s. The kit of 57 parts is almost 12” in length when completed. Includes a swivel display base. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

06/04/2026

NEW HO Scale Train Release! – KATO USA 2016 F40PH ONP Christmas Diesel Locomotives – Available Now!

KATO USA announces the arrival of the HO-Scale F40PH locomotives in a colorful Operation North Pole 2016 paint scheme! Operation North Pole (ONP) is a volunteer-based public charity. ONP works with Chicago children’s hospitals, providing a day of fun for families who have a child battling illness. This magical experience features a festive train to the North Pole and the opportunity to meet Santa Claus himself! ONP Metra trains receive special wraps of colorful and festive artwork. This locomotive operates on the Union Pacific Northwest line as a special charter train to spread awareness of Operation North Pole’s mission. KATO USA will be donating a portion of the proceeds to Operation North Pole!

KATO USA has previously made these locomotives in N-Scale but will produce limited qualities of this paint scheme in HO-Scale! This locomotive can go along with upcoming Atlas HO Metra Passenger Cars that have the same ONP 2016 paint scheme.

Available in 3 versions:
( #37-2016) - HO F40PH ONP Christmas Train 2016 – DC version
( #37-2016-DCC) - HO F40PH ONP Christmas Train 2016 – DCC version
( #37-2016-S) - HO F40PH ONP Christmas Train 2016 – DCC & Sound version

06/02/2026

NEW Car Model Kit Release! - MPC 1/25 scale 1972 Ford Torino Stock Car – Bobby Isaac ( #1038) – Available Now!

If you want detail, this kit’s got it! The Bobby Isaac Ford Torino Stock Car is packed, featuring an authentic racing chassis and 351 Ford engine with deep sump oil pan, plenum chamber manifold, and custom exhaust headers. Full racing interior includes complete roll cage, bucket seat, fire bottle, and extinguisher, plus floor shift, wide stock car tires, and opening hood. A full-color, remastered decal sheet with accurate markings rounds out this racer! It comes complete in vintage MPC reproduction packaging.

This kit of 139 parts is about 7 inches in length once assembled. Parts are molded in white, clear, with some chrome plated parts. Includes wide vinyl stock car tires. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

06/01/2026

NEW Slot Car Release! – AFX Racing 1966 Shelby GT350 (Blue with White Stripes) Mega G+ HO scale Slot Car ( #22149) – Available Now!

To understand the significance of the 1966 GT350, you first must know its predecessor, the ’65. Famously driven by Mark Donohue, the 1965 GT350R helped launch one of the most celebrated racing careers of the era and cemented Shelby’s place in performance history. That success put the spotlight on the GT350 name and made the transition into the 1966 model year even more important. While mechanical changes - such as the dash tach and some performance upgrades distinguished the ’66 from the original ’65, it was the expansion of exterior colors and the nuanced use of racing stripes that most visibly defined the ’66 GT350. Finished here in Sapphire Blue with White Stripes, this example captures the bold styling that made the car instantly recognizable on the street and highly sought-after by collectors today.

Like its full-size counterpart, AFX designed its 1966 Shelby GT350’s for speed and stability. It sports the AFX Mega G+ 1.7” long wheelbase chassis, ensuring flawless handling on even the most demanding tracks.

05/28/2026

NEW HO Scale Train Release! – Walthers Proto EMD GP9 Locomotives – Available Now!

Based on units in service from 1956 to the present, these fine HO Scale replicas are loaded with roadname specific details sure to please even the most discerning prototype modeler. This run includes the Western Maryland shop-modified chopped-nose units, the first time these diesels have been offered in HO Scale plastic. Warn motorists and crews on the ground with the operating "Warn-A-Lite" beacon used on the C&NW units, or the classic SP five-light package on that unit's short hood. The powerful Proto drive ensures you'll have a unit that performs as well as it looks, too!

Features: Warm white LED constant and directional headlights; Operating number boards; 14:1 helical gears for ultra-quiet and smooth running; 5-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor; Easy multiple-unit operation; Superb paint and lettering; Heavy die-cast metal underframe; Correct size RP-25 turned metal wheels; and Proto MAX™ metal knuckle couplers.

Available with Standard DC. Also available with Factory-equipped with LokSound 5 Sound and DCC for DCC or DC layouts; Factory-installed 28mm speaker in DCC and DC versions; Wire grab irons and photo-etched lift rings; and 21-Pin DCC connector.

Available in these roadnames: Western Maryland, Chesapeake & Ohio/Chessie System, Western Maryland (Red/White/Black), Chicago & North Western, Penn Central, Southern Pacific, and Undecorated.

05/27/2026

NEW Truck Model Kit Release! - AMT 1/25 scale 1963 Ford F-100 Pickup – Four Sixes Ranch ( #1559) – Available Now!

Produced from modern molding technology, AMT’s Ford F-100 pickup features crisp, detailed parts with superior fit and ease of assembly. This Four Sixes Ranch edition includes several options: two sets of custom wheels, two custom front ends (plus stock), supercharged Ford engine, push bumper, and roof flasher! Decal sheet offers authentic Four Sixes markings and additional graphics that will “pick up” your modeling fun!

This kit of 123 parts is 8.25 inches in length once assembled. Parts are molded in white, clear and transparent red, with some chrome plated parts. Includes whitewall stripe optional tires. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

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