End of the line for Floquil and PollyscaleTestors has announced that it is ending its Floquil and Polly Scale lines of paints, including dozens of model-railroad specific colors. Testors will continue to take orders from retailers and ship pa...
More » Tamiya USA launches new websiteWith a goal of improving navigation, Tamiya USA launched its new website on May 8. “The old site became too cluttered with visual noise and basic design miscues,” said Tamiya’s Fred Medel in an email....
More » Koenig to return to Mayfair Land at Gen Con
Mayfair Games and Gen Con announced May 15 that for the second straight year, a science fiction legend will join Mayfair Land at Gen Con 2013. Walter Koenig, who portrayed Ensign Pavel Chekov in t...
More » Pre-Size Model Specialties seeks buyerPre-Size Model Specialties announced May 6 that it will be closing unless the company can find a buyer. “Norman and Alyce Rockwell regret that they will have to give up the business due to health limi...
More » Senate passes Internet sales tax billBrick-and-mortar hobby retailers are one step closer to legislation that would, in their eyes, level the retail playing field. The Marketplace Fairness Act — commonly known as the Internet sales tax b...
More » Horizon sponsors Rockstar Energy race teamHorizon Hobby announced May 2 its newly expanded marketing sponsorship with the Rockstar Energy Racing Motocross team. Established in 2009, Xtreme Amateur and Pro Lites competes in AMA 250 Supercross,...
More » NRHSA reveals inaugural Hall of Fame classTo celebrate its 20th anniversary, the National Retail Hobby Stores Association inducted its first-ever class into the NRHSA Hall of Fame. The inaugural class consisted of Bachmann Trains as well as R...
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