The name “Amiga Mini” has appeared twice in computing history—and the two machines could hardly be more different. One was a $2,500 luxury PC that used the Amiga name on hardware that had nothing to do with the original. The other is a modestly priced retro console that actually runs …
From Glue to Glory: The Enduring Legacy of Bandai Hobby Models
There’s a certain magic in holding a plastic runner, clipping the first piece free, and watching a mechanical giant—or a beloved character—gradually take shape under your fingertips. For millions of hobbyists around the world, that magic has a name: Bandai Hobby. Whether you’re a seasoned Gunpla veteran with a shelf …
Why Are Warship Models Always in 1/700 Scale? The Surprising Answer
If you’ve ever wandered down the ship model aisle at a hobby shop or browsed online forums, you’ve probably noticed something peculiar. Aircraft come in 1/48, 1/72, and 1/144. Tanks are everywhere from 1/35 to 1/76. Cars? Take your pick from 1/12 to 1/24. But warships? Warships are almost always 1/700. …
The Art of the Box: Yoshiyuki Takani, the Master Who Made Model Kits Come Alive
Before the unboxing video, before the high-definition CG render, and even before the plastic sprues were snapped apart, there was the box. For generations of hobbyists, the choice of which model kit to buy—and more importantly, which kit to beg their parents for—came down to one crucial element: the box art. …