01 Independent release intelligence

Build what’s
coming next.

The release radar for plastic cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles—verified at the source and organized for the workbench.

Coverage boardLIVE INDEX

Manufacturer page required for “verified” status

Issue 001 / August 2026 Updated weekly

02 On the radar

Next on the bench.

Upcoming releases and fresh arrivals, with dates separated from retailer estimates.

TAMIYA◆REVELL◆ROUND 2 / AMT◆AOSHIMA◆HASEGAWA◆ITALERI◆FUJIMI◆ATLANTIS

03 The ground-vehicle index

Scale Sort

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04 Source desk

We sweep official manufacturer release pages first, then use specialist databases and preorder desks as discovery signals.

Primary evidence

Tamiya, Revell, Round 2, Italeri, Aoshima, Hasegawa, Fujimi, NuNu, Salvinos JR, Atlantis and other active makers.

Publishable facts

Database cross-check

Best broad reference for tooling history, kit timelines, variants, scale and item-number normalization.

Discovery & verification aid

Preorder signal

Strong early coverage of Japanese makers, with preorder dates and release windows that often appear before Western listings.

Date estimate only

Editorial signal

Vehicle-only release reporting and build reviews help surface smaller North American brands and noteworthy reissues.

Discovery only

Sunday method 01 Scan indexes→02 Verify exact kit→03 Normalize tooling status→04 Publish & archive