09-11-2025 - Newsletter #274

A lot of stock arrived last week. For a complete list, click here.
Many items have already been sold to watchers, but even many watchers missed out on items, because others ordered first.
To prevent this, I will expand the option for ordering sold-out items and pre-orders on the website.

This was already possible for a limited number of brands that can be delivered quickly, but it will now also be possible for certain products shipped by sea. Please be aware that it does take months for those items to arrive.

Products that can now be ordered even if there is no stock can be identified by the 'special order' button below the 'add to shopping cart' link.

After placing a 'special order,' you will receive a confirmation email. Items in backorder can be found on your 'my account' page.

Until now, placing 'special orders' was only possible for regular customers who requested it. From now on, all customers who receive a loyalty discount can automatically place 'special orders'.

This service is under development. When things change, I will mention this in newsletters. Feedback is as always more than welcome.

Robert

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04-11-2025 - Newsletter #273

A lot of stock is expected to arrive this week, so keep an eye on the new arrivals page. To name a few brands: Revell, Academy, AMMO by Mig, MiniArt, Italeri, Fujimi and Airfix.

The monthly Noch shipment has already arrived. It includes 10 brand new sets with accessories for HO scale dioramas/model railway layouts.

A small Faller HO scale shipment has arrived as well. A big shipment with lots of new 2025 Faller releases is expected in January. Those need to come by sea to keep the prices low.

Among the items on sale are diecast models from the Batman Automobilia Collection, rolling stock from Hornby and a 1:8 scale kit of the King Chopper II by Atlantis.

Robert

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23-10-2025 - Newsletter #272

The Mini-Kiwiland Shop showroom will be open on Labour Monday from 11am to 3pm.
A great opportunity for those who find it difficult to visit during normal opening hours.

A new 'Type Of Product' has been added to the website: 'Masks and Stencils.' Previously, these products were categorized under 'Accessories', but quantities will grow significantly, so a separate 'Type Of Product' category seemed logical.

The number of aftermarket brands will also increase. I expect the first 'Art Scale Kit' (ASK) to be in stock in November. If you are interested in specific products from this Czech brand, please let me know.

The Speedpaint Marker Introductory Set from The Army Painter has arrived in the Mini-Kiwland Shop.
The individual colour range is expected in December.

Robert

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13-10-2025 - Newsletter #271

The more than 500 arrived figure sets from Strelets, Orion and Red Box from Ukraine have now been added to the website.
From Vikings, Gangsters, Musketeers to Sailors, and from WWII, the American Civil War, the Spanish Succession War, the Anglo-Boer Wars to the Napoleonic Wars, and much more!
All in 1:72 scale!
Note: Most sets are in the showroom behind the counter.

The monthly shipment from Noch has also arrived with mostly scenery items, such as trees.

Detailed HO scale cars from Ricko are on sale as well as newly arrived Scalextric cars.

Robert

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07-10-2025 - Newsletter #270

I've been offered an attractive price for the limited Royal Class edition of the Edward 1:48 scale WWII P-40N Warhawk RNZAF kit. You can show your interest by adding this kit to your watchlist. This way, I can see how much demand there is and how many I should order.

Among the new arrivals are diecast models of Formula 1 cars and Classic American cars. Fantasy figure kits from Dark Alliance have also arrived.

Newly arrived Hornby trains are on sale.

This week I will add arrived kits from Strelets, Orion and Red Box to the website as well as a variety of Noch products.

Robert

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30-09-2025 - Newsletter #269

More than 130 different Oxford diecast models have recently arrived and are now available in the Mini-Kiwiland Shop. Too many to list in this newsletter. For a list of ALL new arrivals, click here.

More diecast models from other brands still need to be added to the website. This will be done the coming week. It includes Formula 1 models and American Classic Cars, amongst others.

Robert

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