13-10-2025 - Newsletter #271

The more than 500 arrived figure sets from Strelets, Orion and Red Box from Ukraine have now been added to the website.
From Vikings, Gangsters, Musketeers to Sailors, and from WWII, the American Civil War, the Spanish Succession War, the Anglo-Boer Wars to the Napoleonic Wars, and much more!
All in 1:72 scale!
Note: Most sets are in the showroom behind the counter.

The monthly shipment from Noch has also arrived with mostly scenery items, such as trees.

Detailed HO scale cars from Ricko are on sale as well as newly arrived Scalextric cars.

Robert

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07-10-2025 - Newsletter #270

I've been offered an attractive price for the limited Royal Class edition of the Edward 1:48 scale WWII P-40N Warhawk RNZAF kit. You can show your interest by adding this kit to your watchlist. This way, I can see how much demand there is and how many I should order.

Among the new arrivals are diecast models of Formula 1 cars and Classic American cars. Fantasy figure kits from Dark Alliance have also arrived.

Newly arrived Hornby trains are on sale.

This week I will add arrived kits from Strelets, Orion and Red Box to the website as well as a variety of Noch products.

Robert

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30-09-2025 - Newsletter #269

More than 130 different Oxford diecast models have recently arrived and are now available in the Mini-Kiwiland Shop. Too many to list in this newsletter. For a list of ALL new arrivals, click here.

More diecast models from other brands still need to be added to the website. This will be done the coming week. It includes Formula 1 models and American Classic Cars, amongst others.

Robert

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26-09-2025 - Newsletter #268

Due to growing interest and positive feedback on the growing Hornby stock, I will be considering more OO scale brands. Several items from Metcalfe and Peco have already arrived. More will follow.

Many restocks of paint brands have also arrived: Army Painter, Vallejo, Humbrol, Tamiya, Two Thin Coats, Pro Acryl, and AK Interactive. Not everything is on the website yet; that will happen this weekend.

The Oxford Diecast shipment has arrived as well. This will also be added to the website in the weekend. These models will not be in the showroom this Saturday, the 27th.

Among the other arrivals are sets from Plastic Soldier Company and the first shipment from Belkits (Belgium) with classic rally car kits.

Next week, I expect a shipment from Ukraine with figure sets from Strelets, Orion, Red Box and Dark Alliance.

Robert

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19-09-2025 - Newsletter #267

Another week with many new arrivals. For a list of all new arrivals, click here.

Among the new arrivals are kits from Thunder Model, ICM, Warhammer and a Pocher metal kit of a Lamborghini measuring almost 600 mm long and containing over 800 parts.

The ICM shipment included a kit of a Bristol Beaufort used by pilots of the 489th Squadron (RNZAF). Scale 1:48.

Next week I'm expecting a shipment with Oxford Diecast and more Tamiya paint and kits.

Robert

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15-09-2025 - Newsletter #266

In July, I asked for feedback on a possible relocation of the Mini-Kiwiland Shop showroom. None of the options were ideal, but neither is the current location.
After much consideration, I decided to stay at the current location. Relocating might be too much of a risk, especially in New Zealand's current economic climate and the uncertain future.
My thanks to those who provided feedback!

Among the new arrivals are Eduard, Revell and Faller kit sets. Arrived Hornby and Scalextrix items are on sale.

The Eduard shipment included a dual combo Warhawk kit (2 planes) with an RNZAF and various Australian decal options.

Not all arrived shipments are on the website yet. Arrived kits from ICM, Thunder Model and Belkits will be added this week.

Robert

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