MINI-KIWILAND SHOP NEWSLETTERS
On this page you will find links to the newsletters that regular customers receive by e-mail every week.
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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03-09-2026 - Newsletter #308
Expect a lot of new stock in the coming weeks!
A lot has already arrived this week, which I am trying to book into the system as quickly as possible.
Just arrived Scalextric cars are immediately on sale.
The remaining Gamezone figures have been further reduced in price. Now up to 50% off!
The new basing bits for wargaming from AK Interactive are expected at the end of this month and can already be reserved by loyalty discount members.
Robert
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27-08-2026 - Newsletter #307
Unfortunately, it is not possible for me to stock everything from all the brands I carry. That would cost a fortune.
I often have to choose what I think is in the highest demand. Items that I restock regardless are 'Standard Stock' items and are indicated as such.
Items that I do not plan to stock anytime soon, but which can be ordered by 'Loyalty Discount Members' via the 'Special Order' option, are from now on marked with a 'Special Orders Only' indication:
The 'special order' option is still under development. Eventually, the 'special order' option should be available to all customers for the entire catalogue, but it will require a deposit, which is currently not the case. This needs to be fully automated, which is time-consuming. I am currently taking it step by step and brand by brand.
I hope the above does not confuse users when browsing the website.
Robert
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20-08-2026 - Newsletter #306
Another week with many new arrivals.
More than 100 different Eduard items for instance. Both aircraft kits and aircraft aftermarket items. Not all are listed in this newsletter.
More than 20 different Heller kits have arrived and are immediately on sale!
The monthly Noch shipment has also arrived.
The Mini-Kiwiland Hobby Shop is now also selling the 5 different AK Interactive Masking Tapes for Curves. All AK Quick markers will also be stocked. Not all colours and sets can currently be found on the website.
Shipments of ICM, Reskit, and HaT are expected soon.
Several 3D Printed Missiles from Reskit have been added to the website. These will be stocked if there is sufficient demand and are therefore not yet included in the shipment expected in the coming days. Please place the ones you are interested in on your watchlist.
Robert
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12-08-2026 - Newsletter #305
For the past 3 years, the size of the Mini-Kiwiland Shop catalogue has been in the 25,000s. This does not mean that little changes.
On the contrary: In the past 3 years, I have added over 7,000 items, but also removed over 7,000 items.
However, the removed items are not actually removed. They are simply not displayed. They have been 'archived'.
From now on, you can view these archived items on the website via the 'Search' page. Just click the check box 'Include Archived Items' on this page.
This can be useful when you cannot find an item, even though it was available in the past.
If this is unclear or you have other suggestions, please let me know.
Difference between an archived and discontinued item:
An archived item does not necessarily have to be discontinued. It can also be archived when an item is no longer of interest for me due to low demand or a supplier is no longer able to supply/ship to New Zealand.
A discontinued item is no longer supplied/manufactured by a manufacturer. I do not remove (archive) these items from the website immediately when they get discontinued, because they may be part of the sales history for loyalty discounts. Eventually, all discontinued items will be archived, however.
Paints
I'm considering stocking the following paint ranges.
- Lifecolor
- Revell Enamel
- Tamiya Enamel
- Tamiya Lacquer
- Mr. Hobby Acrysion Color
- Mr. Hobby Gundam
- Vallejo Mecha Color
It is very time-consuming to list all these paints on the website. I need to do it one range at a time. Please let me know which range(s) you would like to see on the website, so I have a better idea where to start (if I decide to stock them).
Many thanks,
Robert
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