07-07-2026 - Newsletter #301

As I am sourcing increasingly more from Eastern Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Ukraine), it would make more sense to ship by sea freight from a more eastern port. This makes it easier to combine various shipments from different suppliers into a single sea freight.

Unfortunately, this did not go as planned, forcing me to separate shipments from Western and Eastern Europe. This has caused significant delays, resulting in no sea shipments arriving for some time. The next sea shipment from Eastern Europe is now expected in August. I expect the one from Western Europe in September. Incidentally, there is also a sea shipment from the UK en route, which is also expected in September.

My apologies for this delay. From August onwards, sea shipments will arrive monthly again.

Please do bear in mind, however, that monthly sea shipments do not mean that it takes a month for a shipment to arrive. New shipments are already being sent before the previous one has arrived.

Robert

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30-06-2026 - Newsletter #300

Please note that the showroom will be closed for 2 weeks starting this coming Saturday. However, it remains possible to pick up online orders by appointment. Mail orders will be processed as usual.

From now on, loyalty discount members can order all Eduard Aircraft kits when they are out of stock by using the 'special order' option. The next Eduard shipment is expected in August.

From now on, all out-of-stock Warhammer Horus Heresy sets can also be ordered by loyalty discount members. These typically have a delivery time of up to 2 weeks. Last week, 10 sets were added to the website. More will follow.

A new brand for the Mini-Kiwiland Shop is the Ukrainian Clear Prop Models. You can already find a small selection on the website.
Clear Prop Models specializes in Aircraft kit sets. First shipment is expected in August.

Robert

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25-06-2026 - Newsletter #299

NZ Post raises prices every year on July 1st. Last year I did not pass this on, but this year I cannot avoid it. Therefore, expect a small price increase after July 1st during my break from the showroom from July 6 to July 18. Until then, you can take advantage of the current lower shipping costs.

I am considering stocking Archon Studio at lower prices than what is currently offered in NZ. I would like to know if there is actually a demand for this. It concerns their 'Dungeons and Laser', 'StarCraft' and 'World of Tanks' range. Any feedback is appreciated!

Thanks,

Robert

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17-06-2026 - Newsletter #298

From now on, I expect a nice shipment of Japanese brands from an Asian supplier every month. This week, I received mainly Tamiya items.

All more than 300 ICM kits from Ukraine can now be ordered by loyalty discount members when they are out of stock. Please do take into account, however, that it may take at least 3 months for them to arrive.

Robert

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09-06-2026 - Newsletter #297

The showroom in Paraparaumu will be closed from July 6 to July 18. I will use this break to work on improvements, particularly for the website. It will still be possible to pick up online orders by appointment. Order shipping will continue as usual.
The break will be clearly announced in July on the website as in previous breaks.

More airliner decals have been added to the website, but a lot more still need to be added.

Robert

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02-06-2026 - Newsletter #296

The New Zealand brand Kotare is releasing the popular 1:32 Hurricane kit at the end of July. As a test, this set is being offered at a lower price for the first shipment to the Mini-Kiwiland Shop only: $164.90 instead of $184.90. Loyalty Discount members can already reserve this set at the lower price by using the 'special order' option.

Upcoming HaT releases (1:72 military figure sets) can also be reserved by Loyalty Discount members.

Robert

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