31-05-2025 - Newsletter #251

Did you know?
After placing an order on the website, it is still possible to add items to the same order. As long as an order has not yet been paid for, additional orders are automatically merged.
Shipping costs may change however, depending on the delivery address and the size of the total order.
Adding items to outstanding orders can be particularly useful when items placed on your watchlists have arrived and you want to secure a copy before other customers do.
After securing your item, you can then take a good look on the website when it's more convenient for you to see if other products can be sent along.
Please note that orders must be paid within a week if you want the order to count towards your loyalty discount purchase balance. This is fully automated.

Arma Hobby
I'm considering stocking Arma Hobby products (plastic aircraft kits). Please let me know if there is any interest in this Polish brand:

Arma Hobby Website

Any feedback is highly appreciated.

Robert

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23-05-2025 - Newsletter #250

A new milestone for the Mini-Kiwiland Shop: Newsletter number 250!
A great opportunity to explain the current situation of the Mini-Kiwiland Shop.
The sale of online orders continues to increase. This makes it even more difficult to combine mail order with the showroom, unfortunately.
In February I had already shortened the opening hours of the showroom to free up more time for mail order. This has improved the situation, but I'm afraid it's not enough.
At the moment I have no intention of shortening the opening hours of the showroom further or even closing it.
I expect that the online sales will continue to increase. Hopefully, this makes it possible to hire staff at some point within a few months.
Extra help will also free up more time for other activities that are currently difficult for me. Such as improving the website and looking for new brands/suppliers.

The current location is unfortunately not ideal as many visitors notice, but I had no choice after the eviction of the previous building. The two-year lease here expires in 4 months. It looks like it will be renewed. Only if I can find a better property within 3 months will I give up this location. I would prefer to move to the Hutt Valley, but that is quite unlikely. I have not been able to find any suitable option for a long time already.

If there are any changes in the above circumstances, I will of course let you know in a newsletter.

Robert

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14-05-2025 - Newsletter #249

The AK interactive Playmarkers have just arrived. These are different to the Real Colors markers. Watch this video to see how these markers work.

New arrivals include models from Hornby, MiniArt and Metal Earth.

I have also added kits to the website from Eduard and ICM that are now on their way to New Zealand by sea. Put the kits you are interested in on your watchlist and you will be notified as soon as they arrive.

Robert

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02-05-2025 - Newsletter #248

Among the new arrivals are more than 30 different AK Interactive Weathering Pencils, AMMO by Mig Jimenez products, Gamers Grass tufts, Molotow markers and Noch items (model railway, N- and HO-scale).

Within a week I expect products from MiniArt, Italeri and Eduard Accessories.

Robert

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24-04-2025 - Newsletter #247

Attention: The Mini-Kiwiland Showroom is OPEN on ANZAC DAY from 1pm to 4pm.

A large Revell shipment arrived a week ago. Some of it is listed in this newsletter. Some are on sale for a limited time!

In the previous newsletter I asked for suggestions of interesting Warhammer sets that are not on the website. I have received very useful responses. I will try to list them on the website this coming weekend.

I want to do the same for Warlord Games. Which Warlord Games set would you like to see added to the Mini-Kiwiland Shop website?
I intend to place an order for Warlord Games within two weeks.

A small Faller shipment of HO scale kits for model railway arrived, but more kits are on the way. Sales of HO scale are now increasing again, so that means more stock.

Robert

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18-04-2025 - Newsletter #246

Among the new arrivals are more than 80 different Academy kits. An interesting addition to our stock.
For a list of all new arrivals click here.

A new shipment of Thunder Model has also arrived, but a lot has already been sold to watchers. A new shipment will be organized soon and is expected in June.

Restocks of Vallejo paint and The Army Painter are expected any day now.

Robert

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11-04-2025 - Newsletter #245

For a list of all new arrivals please click here.

Warhammer 40K sales continue to rise despite poor deliveries in recent months due to a relocation of the distributor Games Workshop in Australia.
Warhammer 40K stock in the Mini-Kiwiland Shop came to a low level because of this, but has recently increased in value by several thousand dollars.
There is still room for more stock, so I would like to hear from customers about sets they would like to see in the showroom that are NOT yet on the website.
The Mini-Kiwiland Shop Warhammer 40K page

Last week I asked for feedback on Eduard accessories such as masks and photo etched parts. Several sets have now been added to the website and are expected in May.

Robert

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05-04-2025 - Newsletter #244

Another week with plenty of new arrivals. For the full list click here.

AK Playmarkers

After the successful release of the AK Real Colors Markers, AK will now release 34 more colors under the 'AK Playmarkers' series. Stock is expected in May. AK Playmarkers

Eduard and Plus Model

In addition to kit sets, Eduard has released thousands of accessories to improve kitsets. Not just for their own models, but also for models from Airfix, Trumpeter etc. Things like masks, 3D printed parts, resin parts and more. I would love to stock some of these things, but I have no idea what would be popular among their many, many products. Let me know if there is anything that interests you:
www.eduard.com

The same applies to items from Plus Model:
www.plusmodel.cz

Any feedback is highly appreciated!

Robert

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26-03-2025 - Newsletter #243

Another week with many new arrivals. For the full list click here.
Brands that are included are Academy, AK Interactive, Vallejo, Army Painter, Warhammer, Kovozavody, Plastic Soldier Company, IBG and more...

By the end of next week I'm expecting various shipments that includes brands like Airfix, Revell, more Academy, AMMO by Mig Jimenez, MiniArt, Heller, Italeri and Mr. Hobby.

Robert

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19-03-2025 - Newsletter #242

Many hundreds of diecast models arrived last week. Many went on sale right away!
Too many to include in this newsletter.
For a list of all new arrivals click here.

In this newsletter I will limit myself to the diecast models. The next newsletter will be as usual.

Robert

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