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Where to buy styrene kits?
I think the subject says it all.
Who are some of your favorite online retailers for styrene kits.
Preferably with links and comments about the service, and delivery time.
Looking to gather information for some of our newer members who probably don't know about these goldmines.
Who are some of your favorite online retailers for styrene kits.
Preferably with links and comments about the service, and delivery time.
Looking to gather information for some of our newer members who probably don't know about these goldmines.
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Top of my list:
Tom Parker, a.k.a. "Cult of Personality". No Web site but always quick to answer e-mails. cultofpersonality@peoplepc.com. Great communications, fast shipment. I've never gone wrong dealing with Tom.
Tom Parker, a.k.a. "Cult of Personality". No Web site but always quick to answer e-mails. cultofpersonality@peoplepc.com. Great communications, fast shipment. I've never gone wrong dealing with Tom.
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Here's a list of vendors I've dealt with that I've found to be consistently good for service and quality of product. The list is by no means complete, but I'll add to it later:
For styrene kits:
Megahobby.com Great prices, excellent mail order service.
Squadron has a poor web site, but a huge warehouse of military-related styrene kits. Also carries the full catalogue of Andrea miniatures.
For japanese kits, Hobbylink Japan. Never a recast and top rate service.
Sci-Fi resin and styrene kits:
Starship Modeler Store. Unbelievably good service. Great new products all the time. Also,
Federation Modelshas been a long term purveyer of sci fi model kits and accesories.
Star Fleet Models is a newer vendor, but I've had excellent service from him as well.
Timeslip Creations makes and sells some of the best sci fi model kits. Excellent service backs up excellent product.
Fantastic Plastic started out as THE reference site for classic sci-fi kits, but has in a short time created an extensive catalogue of classic concept space craft, and media-related vehicle models.
For Garage kits, the big guns are:
XO-Facto. Great service and lots of great, hard to find garage kits. Esp. kaiju, and his own line of classic horror kits is unmatched.
Amok Time Consistently good service and a HUGE catalogue of model kits, collectibles, and toys.
Resin RealitiesGreat range of kits. Always delivers. Count on it!
Dark Carnival Great catalog of kits. Horror, hero, sci-fi, character themes. Consistently good service.
There's a bunch of individual sculptor/caster/producers as well. And I do try to buy direct from them whenever possible.
Artomic His stuff is sold sparodically on ebay. Fast service, and when I had a slight problem with a casting, Thomas fixed it straight away.
Cult of Personality Tom doesn't have a website, yet. But you can always reach him through his email, cultofpersonality@peoplepc.com. He's got a great catalogue of unique aftermarket parts to give those old styrene kits that extra oomph. Tom's a straight shooter. And won't hand you a line.
Mad Dog Resin Great figure kits. And great service, always.
Wilco has great sci fi product and a nice range of weapon props at great prices. You can get them from CultTVMan.
Skyhook Models is one of the grandaddies of the GK scene. Dave Bengel is one of the best!
EDIT* Oh hey. Didn't notice it was only for styrene kits! Duh!
Ignore the resin kit bits. The first section and Cult of Personality are my main sources for styrene kits.
For styrene kits:
Megahobby.com Great prices, excellent mail order service.
Squadron has a poor web site, but a huge warehouse of military-related styrene kits. Also carries the full catalogue of Andrea miniatures.
For japanese kits, Hobbylink Japan. Never a recast and top rate service.
Sci-Fi resin and styrene kits:
Starship Modeler Store. Unbelievably good service. Great new products all the time. Also,
Federation Modelshas been a long term purveyer of sci fi model kits and accesories.
Star Fleet Models is a newer vendor, but I've had excellent service from him as well.
Timeslip Creations makes and sells some of the best sci fi model kits. Excellent service backs up excellent product.
Fantastic Plastic started out as THE reference site for classic sci-fi kits, but has in a short time created an extensive catalogue of classic concept space craft, and media-related vehicle models.
For Garage kits, the big guns are:
XO-Facto. Great service and lots of great, hard to find garage kits. Esp. kaiju, and his own line of classic horror kits is unmatched.
Amok Time Consistently good service and a HUGE catalogue of model kits, collectibles, and toys.
Resin RealitiesGreat range of kits. Always delivers. Count on it!
Dark Carnival Great catalog of kits. Horror, hero, sci-fi, character themes. Consistently good service.
There's a bunch of individual sculptor/caster/producers as well. And I do try to buy direct from them whenever possible.
Artomic His stuff is sold sparodically on ebay. Fast service, and when I had a slight problem with a casting, Thomas fixed it straight away.
Cult of Personality Tom doesn't have a website, yet. But you can always reach him through his email, cultofpersonality@peoplepc.com. He's got a great catalogue of unique aftermarket parts to give those old styrene kits that extra oomph. Tom's a straight shooter. And won't hand you a line.
Mad Dog Resin Great figure kits. And great service, always.
Wilco has great sci fi product and a nice range of weapon props at great prices. You can get them from CultTVMan.
Skyhook Models is one of the grandaddies of the GK scene. Dave Bengel is one of the best!
EDIT* Oh hey. Didn't notice it was only for styrene kits! Duh!
Ignore the resin kit bits. The first section and Cult of Personality are my main sources for styrene kits.
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www.megahobby.com bought from them many of times and never had a problem
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If you want a nice selection of styrene kits check out Kit Kong's Model mansion - http://www.modelmansion.com/
James has a great selection and his service is impossible to beat.
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James has a great selection and his service is impossible to beat.
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http://www.megahobby.com/
Great people been with the Clubhouse from the very start.
Great service excellent communication fast shipping
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Great people been with the Clubhouse from the very start.
Great service excellent communication fast shipping
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Great people and fast shipping!WOLFMAN66 wrote:www.megahobby.com bought from them many of times and never had a problem
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I've done a lot of business with Whirlwind Toys And Hobbies in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It's located at 2440 Philadelphia St., Indiana, Pa. 15701; phone 724-349-6849. Email is hobbysupercenter@comcast.net. This store carries a wide variety of sci-fi and monster kits as well as supplies, and gives excellent service.
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Re: Where to buy styrene kits?
I too recommend www.megahobby.com
I just purchased the Moebius Mummy kit from them, as well as a handful of Freak Flex paints.
I just purchased the Moebius Mummy kit from them, as well as a handful of Freak Flex paints.
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Re: Where to buy styrene kits?
My fav brick amd motar place is
Avenel Hobbies
1111 Saint Georges Ave
Colonia, NJ 07067-4121
(732) 382-7717
Avenel Hobbies
1111 Saint Georges Ave
Colonia, NJ 07067-4121
(732) 382-7717
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Re: Where to buy styrene kits?
CultTVman fast and easy, first place i go to for styrene.
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Re: Where to buy styrene kits?
I'd like to second Avenel Hobbies. Great selection!
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thanks for sharing such amazing links!
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I second that Cult of personality Tom Parker .Great guy to deal with at the shows and threw the mail and pretty much can get any styrene kit or replacement part or add ons you want at reasonable prices.ignatz wrote:Here's a list of vendors I've dealt with that I've found to be consistently good for service and quality of product. The list is by no means complete, but I'll add to it later:
For styrene kits:
Megahobby.com Great prices, excellent mail order service.
Squadron has a poor web site, but a huge warehouse of military-related styrene kits. Also carries the full catalogue of Andrea miniatures.
For japanese kits, Hobbylink Japan. Never a recast and top rate service.
Sci-Fi resin and styrene kits:
Starship Modeler Store. Unbelievably good service. Great new products all the time. Also,
Federation Modelshas been a long term purveyer of sci fi model kits and accesories.
Star Fleet Models is a newer vendor, but I've had excellent service from him as well.
Timeslip Creations makes and sells some of the best sci fi model kits. Excellent service backs up excellent product.
Fantastic Plastic started out as THE reference site for classic sci-fi kits, but has in a short time created an extensive catalogue of classic concept space craft, and media-related vehicle models.
For Garage kits, the big guns are:
XO-Facto. Great service and lots of great, hard to find garage kits. Esp. kaiju, and his own line of classic horror kits is unmatched.
Amok Time Consistently good service and a HUGE catalogue of model kits, collectibles, and toys.
Resin RealitiesGreat range of kits. Always delivers. Count on it!
Dark Carnival Great catalog of kits. Horror, hero, sci-fi, character themes. Consistently good service.
There's a bunch of individual sculptor/caster/producers as well. And I do try to buy direct from them whenever possible.
Artomic His stuff is sold sparodically on ebay. Fast service, and when I had a slight problem with a casting, Thomas fixed it straight away.
Cult of Personality Tom doesn't have a website, yet. But you can always reach him through his email, cultofpersonality@peoplepc.com. He's got a great catalogue of unique aftermarket parts to give those old styrene kits that extra oomph. Tom's a straight shooter. And won't hand you a line.
Mad Dog Resin Great figure kits. And great service, always.
Wilco has great sci fi product and a nice range of weapon props at great prices. You can get them from CultTVMan.
Skyhook Models is one of the grandaddies of the GK scene. Dave Bengel is one of the best!
EDIT* Oh hey. Didn't notice it was only for styrene kits! Duh!
Ignore the resin kit bits. The first section and Cult of Personality are my main sources for styrene kits.
Travelers to unknown regions would be well-advised to take along the family dog. He could just save you from entering the wrong gate.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Kaijumodelkit/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MonarchModelGroup/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Kaijumodelkit/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MonarchModelGroup/
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Re: Where to buy styrene kits?
Great selection of styrene kits, toys and hooby supplies in Japan:
HOBBY SEARCH
Most prices slightly below suggested retail prices, they also offer a "bonus system".
Great service, each e-mail and inquiry answered fast and politely. Great service.
HOBBY SEARCH
Most prices slightly below suggested retail prices, they also offer a "bonus system".
Great service, each e-mail and inquiry answered fast and politely. Great service.
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Re: Where to buy styrene kits?
Cult TV Man and Mega Hobby are my first two choices. All of our local hobby shops closed down and it's strictly online now for styrene junkies here in South Bend, IN. The local Hobby Lobby has kits but they only carry half a dozen or so sci-fi related kits. No Pegasus, Mobeius, or Round 2 except for the small snap and car kits. It's rather sad walking through the model isle at a store and not seeing anything I'm remotely interested in buying.