How does one find out about existing models and new ones being produced?

[Bill Anderson]

Many years ago I could go to the local hobby shop (Larry's in Houston) and learn about the latest kits being produced, and of course browse the huge stock that they maintained.  But "Larry's" is long gone, and other than doing a specific search on Google or Ebay, I really have no idea as to what is out there.   I do have a copy of Tim Boyd's "Collecting Muscle Car Model Kits", and its been a great help, but of course its not current and leans toward the muscle type cars (duh).

So my questions are, is there a recap of model car kits, and is there a place to go that has new kit announcements, etc.

Thank you for your help!

Edited April 6 by Bill Anderson

[JollySipper]

One way is, you could sign up for the Model Roundup newsletter! Every month they will send you an email with what's new, and what they will be getting in that month.........

[Ace-Garageguy]

There's no single source as far as I'm aware.

When I got back into car modeling around 2005, it took me quite literally years to figure out what I'd missed, what was current production and what was vintage, and what kits were worth buying and which ones were essentially plastic scrap.

Cruise around on this site a lot, and don't be shy about asking questions.

There are many knowledgeable and friendly people here who'll gladly steer you in the right direction.

Just don't believe all the "expert" advice, however.

And welcome to the forum.  

[gman]

I get most of my new kit and re-issued kit news here:

https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/forum/19-car-kit-news-reviews/

There are usually running threads about what Round 2 (AMT/MPC branded kits) and Revell are brewing up. Sometimes other manufacturers and niche producers as well.

I am lucky to have three good brick & mortar hobby shops within an hour of me, and there are occasional surprises on the shelves I didn't see here first but for the most part I know what is coming.

[Mike 1017]

15 hours ago, JollySipper said:

One way is, you could sign up for the Model Roundup newsletter! Every month they will send you an email with what's new, and what they will be getting in that month.........

TJ you are right. 

[Bill Anderson]

Pardon my ignorance, but where to I go to sign up for the newsletter?

[TarheelRick]

Go to https://www.modelroundup.com/ and on the lower left side of the page is a place to insert your email address to sign up for the newsletter. 

[Bill Anderson]

GREAT SITE !!!   I just signed up, and I thank you!

[JollySipper]

2 hours ago, Bill Anderson said:

GREAT SITE !!!   I just signed up, and I thank you!

They are really good folks to order from......... Been getting kits there for a while now.......

[slusher]

You can click on Comming soon section and it has when it’s should be arriving and just arrived.