oldcarfan Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Is there a retailer similar to Model Roundup that deals primarily in import kits? I used to have one years ago, but I lost the website and can't remember who it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 if you dont mind a month wait, you can save money by ordering direct from japan. The shipping isn't too bad either 1999.co.jp/eng/ or hlj.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpate Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) Plaza Japan is the best I think you’ll get. I order from them all the time, and their packaging is really good. The shipping is little high, but worth it considering most of the kits in the state that are $40+ you can get from them like $13-20$. I only order from them when I do big orders because of the shipping. They do Japan post, fedex, and DHL. DHL is the best, but shipping costs more. Edited June 29, 2023 by Dpate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) I suspect Gary is looking for a stateside retailer. Otherwise Hobby Link Japan and Hobby Search are excellent Japanese retailer to deal with. Edited June 29, 2023 by peteski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Burbank's House of Hobbies carries a lot of foreign make kits. They're really good people to deal with, too...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrorshow Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 spotmodel.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMiles Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/ Has aoshima kits pretty cheap. I have bought from them many times Don't bother with anything pre order. The dates set are always the next month. If it doesn't arrive by the first of the month it just pushes the date back. Customer service told me that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Brown Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I’m a big fan of SpotModel, Burbank’s, and Hobby Search. I’ve done a lot of business with them. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctruss53 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Hiroboy, Spotmodel, Grand Prix Hobbies, are all great european online retailers. These sources have kits not everyone else has, but they are full retail price. Hobby Link Japan is a great resource for japanese kits. Prices are cheap, but shipping can cost a lot so bundle up purchases. All of these options take some time to ship to the US. I don't know where they are located, but do not ever use Internet Hobbies. They have a very deceptive practice where they list all the models they can get but they do not clearly tell you if they are in stock or not. Then you place an order, they take your money, and then you wait while they replenish their stock before they send you your kits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Exito Model Shop in Poland is a great store. Large kit selection with good prices and super low shipping. Shipping time is 1 1/2 to two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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