MINI-KIWILAND SHOP NEWSLETTERS
On this page you will find links to the newsletters that regular customers receive by e-mail every week.
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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04-08-2026 - Newsletter #304
A large restock of paint has arrived. This includes brands such as Humbrol, Mr. Hobby, Pro-Acryl, Vallejo, AK Interactive, Army Painter, and ATOM.
And more is on the way!
For a list of ALL new arrivals click here.
BPK - Big Plane Kits
Big Plane Kits is a new brand for the Mini-Kiwiland Shop. The first shipment of this Ukrainian brand is expected in October. If you are interested in kits that are not on the Mini-Kiwiland Shop website, please let me know.
RNZAF
An Airspeed Oxford kit with RNZAF markings has arrived from Special Hobby. This has since been discontinued. While stocks last.
Wargames Magazine
Only a few copies of Wargames Soldiers & Strategy Magazine are currently available in the Mini-Kiwiland Shop. I have no idea if there is any interest in this. Please let me know so I can order more in the future.
Many thanks,
Robert
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21-07-2026 - Newsletter #303
The Mini-Kiwiland Shop will remain at its current location for at least another year. Next year, I will look again to see if a move is possible.
During my recent break from the showroom, I was able to make a few changes in Paraparaumu. For instance, I managed to acquire two displays with double-sided slatwalls. This allows me to display many more hobby supplies/tools in the showroom. Brands like Tamiya, AK Interactive, Noch, and Gamers Grass now have more space.
The counter at the back of the store has been shortened. This has created more room for the growing 1:32 aircraft selection. A glass display has been removed, giving 1:35 military kit sets more space.
A glass display at the front of the store now has a lock. Sorry, no more self-service.
Warlord Games
It has become too difficult for me to transport Warlord Games by sea. From now on, all Warlord Games items will be shipped to New Zealand by air. This has inevitably made them slightly more expensive, but it allows me to have items shipped over every month. Because delivery times have improved significantly, loyalty discount members can place a 'special order' for items that are out of stock. I still need to work on this. At the moment, it is already possible for the Hail Caesar and Black Seas range.
Baron of Dice
I regularly receive inquiries about dice in the showroom and was wondering if there is any interest in the brand 'Baron of Dice':
Other suggestions for dice are more than welcome.
Robert
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14-07-2026 - Newsletter #302
From now on, items will be automatically removed from your watchlist after purchase.
If you prefer the previous setting, you can change this on the 'my preferences' page on the website via your 'my account' page. There you can indicate that you do not want items to be automatically removed after purchase. This is set to 'automatically remove' by default.
This is not retroactive. If you have items on your watchlist that you purchased in the past, they will remain on your watchlist until you manually remove them or repurchase them.
If you have any questions about this change, please let me know.
Robert
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