Model making is a great hobby, but knowing how and where to start is another story. It can be overwhelming for novices: Injection-molded plastic models have been on the market for close to a century, ...

Shizuoka is known for its plastic models and other hobby items. Home to manufacturers like Tamiya and Bandai, it boasts a legacy of skilled craftsmanship dating back to feudal times. We visit ...

Just like carbon emissions, plastic waste is getting worse day-by-day. One of the main reasons behind this plastic epidemic is irresponsible human activities. The plastic credit model is an initiative ...

Gunpla, or Gundam plastic models, have captivated fans worldwide, with more than 800 million kits sold to date. On September 2, a new hands-on museum opened inside Bandai Hobby Center’s newest factory ...

A major toy maker is ramping up its recycling efforts so that the bleak future portrayed in the “Mobile Suit Gundam” science fiction anime franchise will never become a reality. Bandai Namco Group, ...

The financial district of Pudong New Area. [Photo by Gao Erqiang/China Daily] Starting on September 1, Shanghai will implement a stringent new plastic restriction policy. Enterprises including ...