Tokyo Japan Hobby Shop - Here’s what I bought - Tokyo Akihabara Yodobashi Camera

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Жыл бұрын

I shot some video at the Akihabara Yodobashi Camera store in Japan of the model car selection they had.
For the KZfaq algorithm: Akihabara yodobashi camera Japan Tokyo model car scale 1/24 Tamiya hasegawa fujimi aoshima gaia colors Mr hobby color paint
I’ve had a great time so far in Japan and I am excited to try some of the new putties, glues and finishing supplies I purchased.
Stay tuned to the channel for the Tamiya Store in Shimbashi coming up soon.
Thank you all for supporting the channel and I hope to keep providing you all with entertaining content. Make sure to check out my other videos and leave me a comment to let me know what you enjoyed or criticisms for me to grow the channel’s appeal to others.
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@keithperonilla8414 Жыл бұрын

Japan always has the best stuff! So much to take in, thanks for sharing! Also that Good Smile Racing Diorama is just so cool!

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

So true Keith, US modelers just don’t have access to some of the best finishing materials and supplies. The Goodsmile diorama is my gold prize of the trip 👍 thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

@marineboy4622 Жыл бұрын

On my last trip, i managed to stuff 5 model kits into 2 boxes. Cut off the larger pieces off the sprues, so they take up less space. You can flat pack the boxes if you want to keep them. Buy sealable bags from Daiso to keep the smaller parts together. This is how i brought a Mega Size Gundam back to the UK.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

That’s good thinking MB, I should have done the same. I ended up with 5 kits and lots of supplies in my luggage. Thanks for watching and I appreciate your support 👍

@RoadRunnergarage8570 Жыл бұрын

Sweet Supra kit!!

@RoadRunnergarage8570 Жыл бұрын

Sweet custom wheels!!

@petermerz2704 Жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks for sharing James. Happy days and model on! 😎🇨🇦

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel Peter!👍

@bestsuesuwan8798 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for take a video in hobby store. Next year 2023 on April I will go to Japan and buy some of models too.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel👍 I appreciate it. Good luck in your trip. Yodobashi Camera has the best selection of new kits for sure.

@garyparker2969 Жыл бұрын

C😎😎 LLL Stash Supplies Adds , Have Fun and a Blessed Time Visiting.👍👍 Gary.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, I really appreciate your support bud👍

@garyparker2969 Жыл бұрын

No Problemo 👍👍

@Swamp-Fox Жыл бұрын

Nice haul!! Enjoyed the tour!

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks Swamp Fox! I really appreciate your support 👍

@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge Жыл бұрын

Fantastic hobby shop. WOW.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks David, I visited 6 different hobby shops in Akihabara but this one was the best even though it’s really an electronics store. They had the best selection and low prices.

@michaelcooke2559 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting to see what they are selling over there. Thanks for sharing.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Hi Michael! I mail order most of my kits out of Japan but it was cool to pick up some things right off the shelf. I appreciate your support of the channel bud, thanks!

@michaelcooke2559 Жыл бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment I’m sure buying them off the shelf was a great experience, and you were able to get some supplies you can’t get through the mail.

@RoadRunnergarage8570 Жыл бұрын

Cool 😎 Civic kit!!

@alancyr3100 Жыл бұрын

Cool stuff! Thanks for sharing.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, I appreciate the support👍

@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681 Жыл бұрын

James I loved the video and I can't wait to see thr tamiya store and have fun on vacation and be safe!

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn! I’ll be going to the Tamiya store in a few days. Thanks for the support brother 👍

@kevinsmith7697 Жыл бұрын

Hope you have a good time in Japan ! You world traveler you ! Man you get around! Lots of cool stuff there!🤔😝🫡😎🇺🇸!

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, I do consider myself fortunate to be able to visit Japan and have the time and spare yen to visit cool hobby shops. I feel like we as US modelers we are at a disadvantage materials and supplies wise. The putties and glues I bought should help my game! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel bud👍

@kevinsmith7697 Жыл бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment your game needs no help! Saw your stuff at the three rivers coverage , stands out from the rest for sure! 🤔🫡🇺🇸

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

@@kevinsmith7697 thanks brother!

@miriimeeks9881 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Hobbylinc store in Japan have an extensive variety of model cars and color paint. Is so awesome you have the opportunity to to get model cars you can’t find in America.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching Mirii👍 yes I am blessed to have the opportunity!

@antithesisjones765 Жыл бұрын

Very cool video, that paint selection was staggering. Nice haul of stuff as well.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Antithesis, I was a kid in a candy store! I appreciate your support👍

@deanlewis8083 Жыл бұрын

so much cool stuff you don't see here! I don't get that excited seeing the stuff here anymore. I may have to start ordering online from japan. I remember visiting my grandparents in Berlin Germany and having to buy a large chest to bring back my model kit haul! lol. Thanks for sharing your trip and model adventure.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Hi Dean, right! I consider myself fortunate for being here and seeing all this cool stuff. Thanks for watching.

@RoadRunnergarage8570 Жыл бұрын

Cool 😎 racing Miku kit!!

@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video!!!!!! I would LOVE to go to a Hobby Store over there!!!!! Nice supply and stash adds. Anything Tamiya is Great!!!! Looking forward to the Tamiya store video. Thanks for sharing James!!!! I'll be watching

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike! I’m glad that you enjoyed the video. I appreciate you man👍

@RoadRunnergarage8570 Жыл бұрын

Nice selection of kits!!

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, I consider myself blessed to have had the opportunity to go to Japan and shop👍 Thanks for watching.

@Builtbyronny Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel Ronny👍

@travisweeks7819 Жыл бұрын

Awesome models hope you are enjoying your trip

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks Travis, I really am enjoying my vacation 👍

@seanh2390 Жыл бұрын

very interesting video James … thanks for posting it

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean! I appreciate your support 👍

@ef7andapp170 Жыл бұрын

I love that store! It's been a few years since I was in there last (for obvious reasons)...but am looking forward to going there soon.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks EF7, if I had a local store like that I’d be fully Stocked all the time! I appreciate you watching and commenting👍

@martycoffel8795 Жыл бұрын

Cool video James!!

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty for watching! I appreciate your support bud👍

@deenjoan9938 Жыл бұрын

Nice have you have there always fun to go to a hobby shop in Japan you for sure will see lots of stuff that never will make it to the US plus way better prices there too I am sure this will not be your only visit to a hobby shop enjoy your vacation would love to go back again myself thanks for the look around James

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks Deen for watching! Yes you’re absolutely right👍

@munchkinmodelingman72GAM2 Жыл бұрын

got some great supplies and stash adds James. they had some really nice kits I'd have liked.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Munchkin! Watch for reviews and testing of the supplies to see how they work. I’m excited to try them out. I appreciate your support 👍

@Scaleautoshop Жыл бұрын

Hi James, nice video and buyed stuff. i ll take two big suitcases if i fly to Japan 😂

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Hi Oleg, I could always leave my clothes behind and just buy more! Lol. Thanks for watching my friend 👍

@grooveholmes79 Жыл бұрын

is this heaven?!

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Yes it is Tom! Yes it is for us model building nerds.

@jlcsr9163 Ай бұрын

That Gaia chrome paint is really nice,it's also 30.00 bucks a bottle in the US. So you got a good deal.

@ScaleModelExperiment Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. It was a good deal. I wouldn’t pay $30 for it here👍

@jlcsr9163 Ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment me either

@davidtoups4684 Жыл бұрын

OMG, what a selection! You never see that much at shops here in the US. I really like that Tamiya Polyester putty. It is hard to get, though. Don't know why it's not officially imported. The only issue is they don't give you enough of the hardener for some reason. It always runs out before the putty does

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Hi David, thanks for watching. I may grab another bottle of hardener then when I visit the Tamiya store. Thanks for the tip. I’ve seen other YT’ers use it and I’m dying to try it.

@RoadRunnergarage8570 Жыл бұрын

Sweet Fiat 500 Abarth kit!!

@KarlScaleModeling Жыл бұрын

Wow, what an awesome selection to buy from there James! Another shop on my visit list if I manage to visit Japan someday! Nice purchases there, especially that JACCS Civic. You know I'm a JACCS fan! Most of the other stuff, I never heard about but they look pretty handy and useful. Thanks for the share.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Hey Karl, I really had a good time at the hobby store. It was hard to pick just a couple things from all they had to choose from. I suppose that I need to get the Nunu Civic to complete the bunch now😎. I’ll do video reviews on the supplies in the future. Thanks for watching my friend!

@KarlScaleModeling Жыл бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment I'm sure you had a great time over there, so much to see and buy! I would definitely have a problem with luggage once I get out of there :) Yeah the Nunu Civic will complete your Jaccs collection. I have them all, need to put my courage forward and start my first Jaccs build! Looking forward for the reviews.

@scottmckinley752 Жыл бұрын

Very cool, what an awesome trip. I would love to see a test of the softening agent for the Hasegawa film - that has quickly became my favorite option

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Me too Scott, I’ll do a scale model experiment video of testing it out.

@ramanjeet1111 10 ай бұрын

this is so ficking awesome...gud job mate🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@ScaleModelExperiment 10 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the video Raman👍

@FEC1968 Жыл бұрын

Great haul James 👍the one thing I definitely would buy is the Gaianotes clear coat. Several bottles in fact, I’ve seen so many beautiful finishes with that clear…wish there was a European distributor for it..

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Hi Bruno, I have used that clear before and I agree it is wonderful. I may grab a big bottle of it before I leave. Thanks for watching bud👍

@jeffyoung8726 Жыл бұрын

Hey James... Hope you're having a nice vacation? Looks like it? It's also looking like you'll have some cool supplies to bring home? NICE! Well until next time, have fun & stay safe... See you in the next video!

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jeff for watching 👍

@marineboy4622 Жыл бұрын

Yodobashi Camera is one of my favourite stores in Japan. Huge model kit section and the prices are really good. TamTam hobby (also in Akihabara) is also worth a visit.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

I visited 5 shops in Akihabara and Yodobashi had the best selection. Thanks again for watching 👍

@Sarah-JaneR32 Жыл бұрын

Great video and thanks for showing, the Miku diorama looks stunning, I definately like that but getting anything Goodsmile in England is next to impossible, take care

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah Jane, same thing in the USA. No hobby shops carry anything Miku. I’m fortunate to have been in the right place at the right time.

@MileHighScaleModeler Жыл бұрын

Great haul! I was going to ask about GoodSmile and then saw the end of your haul. I can’t find any of those displays here in the US and now I know why. I’ll still keep hunting hoping one day to find one for sale in the US on EBay or through Hobby Linc

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Hi Brandon, check to see if Yodobashi Camera does US shipping. If so they have them in stock. Like I said, I was tempted to buy them out! LOL.

@keithsmodelsandrcs6593 Жыл бұрын

very nice stuff and civics I'm Honda guy at heart and I seen so many cool kits I wish I could pop over to Japan for the jdm kits and to usa for the kits you guys get from round 2 they just braught out supra in usa round 2 with engine i know tamiya should have engine but fujimi and aoshima mk2 mk3 supra are curbside except like one i seen on ROUND2 this month maybe ill find one in future like iv been starting to get alot old revelle and foose kits in my local also I'll get 400z over here min it's out Ireland gets what Japan brings out new you got very nice stuff and glues for clears puttys too liguid stuff good and the green white 2 part epoxy goes like a stone so it's great for fenders and sands fine too enjoy your stuff james I'll be watching 👍Keith

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Keith for watching and supporting the channel. I appreciate you man!👍

@TI4438 Жыл бұрын

I miss the days when hobby shops were as common as gas stations and were stocked like this.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

I wish that were the way it is now. I had a great time in Japan!

@themodelhobbyist Жыл бұрын

Wow cars I've never seen LOL there is a Hobbylinc Japan but I've not ordered from them I in the mid United States and its seems a little out of my price range the and not to mention I don't understand conversion rates LOL. Thanks for sharing very cool. 🙂Thomas over at The Model Hobbyist

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas, I use HLJ and Hobby Easy to buy my foreign kits. The pricing is good but you really have to pay for shipping costs. Supplies though I can’t get so that’s why I bought so much of that here. Plus baggage space is at a premium… thanks for watching and supporting the channel👍

@modelcarmadness5119 Жыл бұрын

I was surprised to see some American kits there, my local hobby store here in Chiang Mai Thailand only has Japanese kits, but they do have full lines of Tamiya and Mr Hobby paints

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

I was surprised to see American kits there as well. I didn’t bother looking at the prices. I’m sure they were absurd… I appreciate you watching and commenting 👍

@kanenstuff 5 ай бұрын

My last trip to Tokyo for work Inever made it to that area but I went to OTA and Yokohama and stayed in Machida no one had a Nissan 180SX model. I want to make a replica of my car back in Australia as I love in Malaysia for work I miss it so nice to have it to look at.

@ScaleModelExperiment 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍 I suggest looking for a Nissan Silvia online. I’m sure there are plenty to choose from. Same car, slightly different.

@kanenstuff 5 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment I'm Australian so very familiar with the Silvia and all Nissan cars. They both have the S13 chassis but not the same body. Tamiya does make a 180SX but its a bit hard to find. Then, I need to find some Work Meister S1 rims to complete my real life car as a model.

@ScaleModelExperiment 5 ай бұрын

@kanenstuff how about Fujimi? Don’t they have one?

@kanenstuff 5 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment no I don't but I will look for it but my ultimate 180SX is the Tamiya OG 24088 or the 89727 the 1989 version I have and I brought it in 2000 so really want a 1/24 scale version.

@ScaleModelExperiment 5 ай бұрын

I understand. If you didn’t see it yet, I built a S13 convertible in this video: 1/24 Mazda AZ1 Kei car & Stash Adds from NNL Plastic Undercover kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ntB1gcyJuKiXhGw.html

@CycolacFan Жыл бұрын

Wow even a Japanese store can’t keep a full stock of Tamiya paint 😳

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Right? They should be fully stocked!

@eyman67 Жыл бұрын

What is the brand and number of that pastel green paint? I love the colour!

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Hi Eyman, I loved it too! It is Gaia Notes number AT-02. The color name is in Japanese so I can’t read it 😞. I appreciate you watching the video and good luck getting a bottle for yourself.

@cozmo1222 Жыл бұрын

日本語でライトグリーン（浅緑) 　 Light　green

@googlemehbro 4 ай бұрын

Is their quality and brands way different and higher end as in are they trying to reach out to us? And for my 1/10 scale rc drift cars do you recommend anything from hobby lobby or Michael's? Joan's? OR stick with product from my main hobby store /track? And my local hobby town? I'm in Texas btw austin

@ScaleModelExperiment 4 ай бұрын

Usually the products from Japan are better quality than American kits.

@googlemehbro 4 ай бұрын

HEY THOSE RACE DISPLAYS THEY HAVE IN JAPAN DO we have anything here in US similar?

@ScaleModelExperiment 4 ай бұрын

I don’t think so, you may have to order it out of Japan.

@somtakapi Жыл бұрын

Oh, you came to Japan. Did you buy anything good?

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

A couple things

@ScaleModelCarBuilder Жыл бұрын

Tamiya’s, Aoshima’s and Hasegawa’s oh my!

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

And don’t forget Fujimi and Nunu too! Thanks Chris for watching 👍

@charliegrs Жыл бұрын

Wow you must have visited the second they allowed foreigners in again. Did you go solo to Japan?

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, no I’m here with my fiancé Makiko. We bought our tickets over a month ago and yes they just opened the border 2 weeks ago. I got a visa just in case.

@user-zi1ze2ks5o 7 ай бұрын

I'm visiting Japan in 2024 and it's my intention to find a "life size" kit for a Kaiju, or UltraMan or Speed Racer. I am ashamed to admit I don't even know what Gundam is but that's some kind of mecha show, right? I'm 49.

@ScaleModelExperiment 7 ай бұрын

Have a great time in Japan. Akihabara is the place you want to go to find your big size figure.

@thanathornachewa9941 3 ай бұрын

Excuse me. Which floor is this model shop on? And what is the shop name’s?

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

This video was Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara. I believe it was the 5th floor? Same floor as toys and video games. Have a blast!

@new_york_angel_4doggies_8899 Жыл бұрын

Hi sir Where is the shop. Thx

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

This video was taken at the Yodobashi Camera shop in Akihabara Tokyo Japan. It is very near the JR line train stop.

@bestamerica Жыл бұрын

' how come this tamiya store dont have 2 cars... CHEETAH and XR-311

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

I don’t know if any kits for either of those cars. Maybe 3d printing versions …

@RoadRunnergarage8570 Жыл бұрын

I have a KZfaq channel as well ..

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

Cool, welcome to KZfaq 👍 thanks for watching, I appreciate it.

@thanathornachewa9941 3 ай бұрын

Excuse me. Which floor is this shop on? And what is the shop name’s?

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

The store is Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara right next to the train station. I think it was the 5th floor but not sure. Toys and video games are on the same floor.

@thanathornachewa9941 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much❤

@namratashah5518 Жыл бұрын

私は日本に住んでいるインド人です。日本語を十分に知っています。請求の際に日本語を話すのに問題はありましたか?

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

No problems at all, I just showed the cashier my passport and he rang it all up duty free 😁

@labspeciman7402 Жыл бұрын

They don't like American cars much. Would like to see them make them and not charge a fortune. There Toyotas etc. Are reasonable.

@ScaleModelExperiment Жыл бұрын

In Japan they like Japanese models of cars they recognize. I agree that the Japanese model companies would make stellar American car kits. But it probably won’t happen.