15-10-2026 - Newsletter #314

The delayed Oxford Diecast shipment has finally arrived, though not everything is listed on the website yet; this will be completed over the weekend.
You can already place orders and add items to them later. All Oxford orders will be dispatched after the weekend.

Following the many positive responses to brands like NuNu and Meng, I will be delving further into Chinese model kits. Great Wall Hobby and Kitty Hawk are the next brands set to arrive. If you have recommendations or requests, please let me know.

A small shipment of Mr. Hobby products has also arrived. A larger shipment, which includes a full display rack for the Mr. Color (lacquer) range, is expected in December.

The Mini-Kiwiland Shop will also be stocking the entire range—complete with a display rack—of the new paint line of Warhammer: Tone Pro.

Next week, I expect to receive stock from brands such as AK Interactive, Eduard, ICM, Clear Prop Models, Master Box, Roden, and Special Hobby.

Robert

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08-10-2026 - Newsletter #313

The delayed Oxford Diecast shipment has arrived in New Zealand and is expected in Paraparaumu next week.

Remaining stock from the previous AMMO by Mig Jimenez paint range is now on sale: 25% off more than 80 colours!
While stocks last.

The first 12 Tamiya Lacquer Paints have been added to the website. Some are already available; more will follow.

The first Trench Crusade wargaming sets have also arrived.

NuNu Kits is a new brand for the Mini-Kiwiland Shop. NuNu plastic scale model kits are produced by a company based in Macau, China, specializing primarily in 1/24 and 1/20 scale race cars, GT cars, and 1980s rally/Group B vehicles.

Robert

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01-10-2026 - Newsletter #312

The automatic shipping cost calculation on the website has been improved. The system can now calculate shipping for a combination of multiple products that fit into a $7.50 NZ Post bag; previously, this feature only applied to single-product shipments.
Note: This works only when the dimensions of all products in the shopping cart are entered in the database.
A $7.50 NZ Post bag holds approximately 20 standard paint bottles (e.g., Vallejo, ATOM, Army Painter).
Additional charges apply for rural delivery.
This means you will less frequently need to wait for a separate email regarding shipping costs and payment instructions.

The above does not apply to the Wellington Region or Palmerston North (City), as a flat rate of $6.50 applies there. You will always receive the total amount, including shipping costs, immediately upon placing an order.

Further work is required to ensure shipping costs are always displayed instantly. This is also necessary to facilitate immediate processing for a future electronic payment system on the website.

Robert

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24-09-2026 - Newsletter #311

Unfortunately, there was a miscommunication with the freight forwarder regarding the shipment of die-cast models. The shipment is not expected this month, but rather in the third week of October. My apologies for this!

More than 75 Vallejo Model Air colours are now available at a 25% discount! These are the versions featuring the old Vallejo logo.

All individual AK Interactive Quick Markers (contrast paint) have now been added to the website. Several are available from stock.

A Noch shipment with mostly landscaping items such as trees has just arrived. I will add these Noch products to the website as soon as possible.

All out-of-stock Warhammer Space Marines items on the website can be ordered by loyalty discount members by using the 'special order' option. This includes the new releases.

Robert

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17-09-2026 - Newsletter #310

So many items have arrived in recent weeks that I haven't had time to price everything in the showroom, which frustrates some visitors. It is a massive task and a recurring issue. I try to keep unpriced items off the racks, placing them on the floor or behind the counter instead. This creates a somewhat cluttered look. I apologize for this. I will be getting help with pricing on Saturday, so hopefully most items will be priced and cleared off the floor by then.

By request, I am going to try out brands like StarCraft and Trench Crusade. A small selection is already on the website to give you an idea about pricing; stock is expected in October.

Robert

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10-09-2026 - Newsletter #309

Delayed shipments from Airfix and MiniArt have finally arrived. Not all new arrivals are listed in this newsletter. More Italeri stock has also arrived but still needs to be entered into the system.

A large Oxford Diecast shipment is just around the corner. It should be here within two weeks, subject to customs clearance.

I am expanding the Warhammer inventory further. In the coming weeks, for example, various Ork sets will become available from stock.
Loyalty Discount Members can order out-of-stock Ork sets using the 'special order' option on the website.

Robert

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