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FALL & HOLIDAY BUYERS GUIDE 2018 VOLUME 38 • NUMBER 16 Welcome We hope you have a great fall retail season. To help you on your way, we are happy to bring you our 2018 Fall Buyers Guide. Each year, Hobby Merchandiser invites hobby manufacturers to send us their new fall product releases to share with you. Beginning on page 4, you will find more than 45 products from about 25 companies. Since space in the guide is limited, we are unable to include all of the product releases we receive. The remaining products will appear in the showcases of upcoming issues. Thank you to all of the manufacturers who shared product submissions with us. If you would like to be included in a future monthly issue, please send a prod- uct image (300 dpi jpg) and a description of the product (100 words or less) to Deborah Kelly at [email protected]. Hobby Merchandiser is not a representative of any of the companies and is not liable for their products. We consider all product submissions we receive for publication. Happy reading.
Sincerely, Deborah B. G. Kelly Fall and Holiday Buyers Guide Editor
The Fall and Holiday Buyers Guide is published by Hobby Merchandiser. Hobby Merchandiser Unit 307, 83 South St. Freehold, NJ 07728-2317 • www.hobbymerchandiser.com ADVERTISER PAGE ADVERTISER PAGE
American Detector Distributors LLC ...... 6 Pegasus Models ...... 14 817-999-4200 ...... www.detectornet.com 909-982-6507 ...... www.pegasushobbies.com Empire Hobby ...... Inside Back Cover Replicarz ...... 10 480-982-0909 ...... www.empireRC.com 802-747-6672 ...... www.replicarz.com Estes Industries ...... 5 Sullivan Products ...... 10 719-372-6565 ...... www.estesrockets.com 410-732-3500 ...... www.sullivanproducts.com G-S Supplies, Inc...... 12 Tamiya America ...... Back Cover 800-295-3050 ...... www.gssupplies.com 800-582-6492 ...... www.tamiya.com Hobbytyme Distributors, Inc...... 11 Tri-Technical Systems ...... 13 860-528-9854 ...... www.hobbytyme.com 800-670-1736 ...... www.technology4retailers.com Horizon Hobby ...... 3 Tru-Square Metal Products ...... 16 800-535-5551 ...... www.horizonhobby.com 253-833-2310 ...... www.thumlerstumbler.com Hornby America ...... 12 U.S. Rockets ...... 15 877-358-6405 ...... www.hornbyamerica.com 425-562-7727 ...... www.usrockets.com HRP Distributing ...... 8 Ukidz LLC (d.b.a. UGears US) ...... 11 801-978-9500 ...... www.hrpdealer.com 866-644-9525 ...... www.ugears.us Iwata-Medea ...... 12 Woodland ...... 1 503-253-7308 ...... www.iwata-medea.com 573-346-5555 ...... www.woodlandscenics.com Kadee Quality Products Co...... 15 Xuron Corp...... 14 541-826-3883 ...... www.kadee.com 207-283-1401 ...... www.xuron.com Märklin, Inc...... Inside Front Cover Zona Tool Co...... 15 262-522-7080 ...... www.marklin.com (203) 730-4542 ...... www.zonatool.net NRHSA ...... 7 732-252-2268 ...... www.nrhsa.org
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Horizon Hobby The E-flite Convergence VTOL aircrafts’ unique designs and exclusive flight control software give you the best of both agility and stability. It also makes the transition between mul- trotor and airplane flight so sim- ple and predictable that you will feel comfortable and confident even on your first flight.
HRP Distributing The Spinner Missile EP Rocket is a simple, safe and convenient way to have hours of fun creating a personal space program by launching a model rocket into the sky. The Spinner gets its name from the way it “spins” off from the included launch pad on take-off. The brightly colored LEDs flash for great visibility as it flies up to 50 feet into the sky. Best of all, the Spinner Missile is powered by a rechargeable battery, so no dangerous materials are used during lift-off and flight. A single UGears/UKidz charge delivers more than 40 launch- es, while the impact-resistant EPP foam The Victorian Age filled with the spirit of the Industrial Revolution is a source of eternal missile is made to withstand hundreds inspiration for designers and engineers. UGears turns to this fascinating era once of missions. again to create the V-Express Steam Train with Tender. The minutely detailed design of the Express reveals the beauty of moving details: gears and a flywheel and the work of a cylinder-piston arrangement. One full winding will give your Express enough energy to cover a distance of up to 13 feet.
Replicarz Replicarz continues to expand their 1/18-scale Grand Prix series with the latest addition being the 1957 Vanwall British GP winner driven by Stirling Moss. Moss led from the start but engine trouble ended his day early. Moss was handed a lifeline in the shape of teammate Tony Brooks #20 Vanwall. Estes Rockets The Little Joe booster was the first rocket designed solely for manned spacecraft qualifications and to meas- ure critical parameters at higher alti- tudes. The Estes 1/34-scale Little Joe is a Skill Level 3 kit that is almost 18” tall and launches to 400’ on a C6-5 engine. The Little Joe 1 is in stock and ready to ship for an exciting holiday gift that every rocketeer will want to build and proudly display.
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Zona Tool Our Hobby Tool Kit includes a Mini Miter Box and Ultra Thin Kerf Razor Woodland Saw for cutting square ends, perfect The Field System combines everything you need to create realistic meadows, fields splices and mitered corners in materi- and pastures. The Field System includes Static Grass, which is a material that stands als ¼” thick or less, a Swivel Head Pin upright like individual blades of grass when applied with the Static King. This material Vise, Curved Point Tweezers, a is perfect for adding dimension and texture to a layout while modeling fields and other Retractable Knife with six #11 hobby tall grasses. Static Grass is available in four lengths and four colors that blend togeth- blades and a 3” x 4” L-Square made er to replicate all phases of growth. Model other tall grasses and weeds with Field from .022” thick stainless steel with Grass, and use Briar Patch to create brambles and thickets. Accent highlights and 3/32” intervals and metric equivalents shadows on the layout with Plant Hues, and add Flowers for extra color and interest. on the back. The Field System also includes three new adhesives. These adhesives are specially designed for adhering landscaping materials in the Field System. Use the Field System with easy-to-follow techniques for a simple way to mimic nature with incredible realism.
B2b Replicas NEW Wiking models in 1/87th (HO) scale are coming in November, including a vintage Chevy semi with a box truck, a Krupp Ardelt crawler crane, and a Hanomag K55 tractor. The Chevrolet semi-truck is painted with the livery of Mayflower Worldwide Movers and includes a home furnish- ings accessory pack. The Krupp Ardelt crawler crane has an articulat- ed boom and a working claw. Finally, the Hanomag K55 tractor features authentic rolling tracks, a posable scraper blade and a detailed opera- tor’s station.
USA Trains USA Trains introduces their New “Halloween Series” rolling stock. These highly detailed quality models include a Bunkcar and Simulated Steel Boxcar. Decorated with fun Halloween graphics including scary figures in the bunkcar windows and a colorful “spooky” box- car, these models will be sure to add seasonal fun to any layout.
6 FALL BUYERS GUIDE 2018 GREAT OFFERS! Take advantage of the great offers, discounts and benefits from A-Main Distributing Approval Payment Systems Bob Smith Industries Boca Bearing Common Sense RC ComposiMold Daron Worldwide Trading EcoPower Kadee Quality Products Co. Kinetic Models North America Horizon Hobby HRP Distributors Pine-Pro/Amenco Pointy ProTek Pure Tech Products Revolution Stevens International Supertite Adhesives U.S. Rockets BECOME A MEMBER The more members in NRHSA, the more power and influence retailers will have in our industry. Who better to have it than those who work most closely with the ultimate consumer? JOIN TODAY www.nrhsa.org or call 732-252-2268
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Märklin German Federal Railroad (DB) class 01 steam locomotive. Type 2´2´T34 coal tender, older design boiler, and Witte smoke deflectors included. The locomo- tive has an mfx digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficien- cy propulsion with a flywheel mounted in the boiler, 3 axles powered and traction tires. The locomotive and tender are constructed mostly of metal. A 7226 smoke unit can be installed in the locomotive. The triple headlights change over with the direction of travel. They and the smoke unit that can be installed will work in conventional oper- ation and can be controlled digitally. The locomotive has firebox flickering with digital control option. Maintenance-free warm white LEDs are used for the lighting. The spe- cial light function is a Christmas tree with LED lighting that can be controlled digitally. As a special sound function, the locomotive whistles, "Süßer die Glocken nie klingen" / "The bells never ring sweeter" and "Ihr Kinderlein kommet" / "Come all ye children". The tender has a guide mechanism and a close coupler with an NEM pocket.
Atlas Model Railroad Co. Atlas is following up their initial splash into the world of Z-scale track with three new highly PureTech Products anticipated and essential pieces, Z-Scale Super Stick Velcro hook and loop has Turnouts with both Left-Hand and Right-Hand the strongest pull-strength of almost options available. This product features code 55 nickel silver rail compatible with Atlas any velcro along with industrial super-flex track, prototypical tie spacing, a diecast frog with power contact for option- strength adhesive backing that will al powering, a built-in wire spring that holds turnout points in position without the need stick to almost any surface. It is some for a switch machine and diecast points. DCC Friendly. of the strongest in the industry.
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Anest Iwata-Medea The Artool Texture FX Nano Series has arrived! Artool & Anest Iwata, Inc. are pleased to announce the release and availability of the new Artool Texture FX Nano Series Freehand Airbrush Templates designed by Gerald Mendez (FH NS7). When connecting tabs are cut on the packaged assembly of the Nano Series tem- plate it releases three separate stencils, which now include the useful remaining edges surrounding the outer spaces that extend into the main bodies of the Organic, Master and Cosmic stencils. Four Texture FX templates in one! These business-card size templates were inspired by our ever-popular original Artool Texture FX Template Series. This new Nano Series pro- vides infinite possibilities for creating very intricate natu- ral and organic textural effects when working on smaller surface areas. For model makers, they are especially handy for achieving critical textures and motifs on very small projects, e.g. weathering on detailed dioramas, creating rust and distressed effects on project elements for desired aged or historical looks.
Kadee Quality Products Kadee Quality Products announces their HOn3-Scale two piece “HGC” Heavy Gravity Compound Truck Kits. The kits feature 26" ribbed back wheels and three assorted mounting bushing included. The "HGC" High Gravity Compound weighs nearly the same as Metal Trucks.” The kit also includes smooth tracking free rolling contoured insulated axles and RP-25 free rolling wheels.
Tamiya The Engraving Blade Holder from Tamiya is a lightweight, ergonomically designed holder for Tamiya’s line-up of Fine Engraving Blades. The holder is made from light- weight, durable aluminum with a knurled grip section for error-free crafting, and the chuck is made of nickel- plated brass. The holder’s slimline form allows it to be held like a pen. Blade insertion and removal is simple—just lightly pinch the chuck and rotate the handle.
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Horizon Hobby One of the most unique products in the Traxxas market, the Blade Inductrix Switch is The new Traxxas Tool Kit includes vir- truly the best of both worlds. This total- tually every tool required to maintain ly new design builds off the successful Hitec RCD Traxxas vehicles and stores them in a Inductrix platform with an exclusive We are excited to introduce our metal handy carrying case. A comfortable snap-together design that quickly turns gear, micro D85MG. Engineered with ratcheting handle allows the 11 includ- your micro drone into a hovercraft! our state-of-the-art D-Series technolo- ed bits to telescope for those hard-to- Hovercraft mode allows you to drive on gy, this “micro but mighty” servo is an reach screws. multiple surfaces and with a simple upgrade from the popular HS-5085MG. stick command transforms into a flying With soft-start enabled circuitry, 4096 drone. It takes seconds to convert with high-resolution and a long-life poten- no wiring changes required. tiometer, the D85MG allows for smooth and decisive movement and accuracy. Programmable application-specific parameters provide the ultimate in maximum servo performance.
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Evan Designs GeminiJets Our Knight Rider Circuit is built on the Kinetic Model A year ago, Southwest Airlines began pattern of the lights used in the car Kitt Presenting our 1/48-scale M-346 flying the Boeing 737 MAX 8. Some from Knight Rider. The custom-pro- model, Kinetic Gold, Advanced Fighter 300 of this fourth-generation 737 air- grammed microcircuit is attached to 7 Trainer model. Features include full- craft will eventually become part of the small Nano size Red LEDs. Each light length intakes, external fuel tanks, PE Southwest fleet. GeminiJets offers an is on 8" wires. The light pattern moves seat belts and details, a highly detailed authentic 1/400-scale diecast version back and forth between the LEDs with cockpit and optional position flaps. of the Southwest 737 MAX 8. It’s the a fading chasing light trail. The fully perfect model to start or add to your assembled tiny circuit can be fit into GeminiJets collection! small cars or other projects that need this pattern.
Outset Media How Do You Doodle is a drawing game that sparks imagination and criti- cal thinking. Can you draw pants? Of course you can. But what if some play- ers are drawing jeans, while others are drawing trousers. Will your drawing communicate the difference? So we ask again…can you draw pants?
PIKO America PIKO SmartControl “light” is a new and easy-to-use DCC system for HO and N scale. Control up to 2,048 accessories with 24 functions each, 16 switching routes with up to 10 steps, control up to 20 locos at a time whether they are DCC, Analog/DC, 2-rail or 3-rail!
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UGears/UKidz Do you fly in your dreams? Once again Bachmann Trains UGears makes the dream come true You can join the circus and ride the by reaching out to the sky with its first rails on The Greatest Show On Earth ever aircraft model represented by two Special! This ready-to-run HO scale flying machines in one package. train set includes a Ringling Bros. and Introducing – The Aviator model. On Barnum & Bailey F7-A diesel locomo- our mechanical time travel scale, along tive with operating headlight, 85’ with the first sports cars and locomo- smooth-side coach - Red Unit, 85’ tives, we will find the first functioning smooth-side observation car - Red aircraft. The Aviator model has three Unit, body-mounted E-Z Mate couplers modules: the airplane, the helicopter , 63" x 45" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track, and the flight control tower. Choose power pack and speed controller, and between your aircraft, set one on the illustrated instruction manual. tower’s bar and you are good to fly.
Midwest Products Midwest Products’ improved sanding system is easy to hold and sands into Testors corners. The tungsten carbide surface will not tear or wear out like sandpaper. Testors Model Master Military Figures Sands almost anything, including Paint Set features six popular flat wood, foam, tile, brick, glass, metal enamels. Includes both skin tones and and plastic. military uniform colors.
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Horizon Hobby The Viper was designed to deliver fighter-jet looks and performance with Woodland low-wing sport airplane stability. The E- Clean water is a natural resource that is flite Viper 70mm EDF is true-to-form vital to everyday life. Make sure town resi- Zona Tool both in its appearance and in its deliv- dents always have access with the Rustic Many hobby projects require some ery of a high-performance jet experi- Water Tower. Building details include a sanding. Zona’s spring-loaded finger ence like no other. It delivers incredible center scaffold for tower inspection, an sanders have a unique shape for speed, vertical performance and aero- elevated water tank, metal cross cables preparing curved and straight sur- batic capability while also being easy and trusses for stability. Authentic weath- faces. Both come with 320 grit sandpa- to take off and land–especially when ering and graffiti add character to this per. The narrower one is 3/4” wide and it’s equipped with exclusive AS3X and aging structure. Additional features 5-1⁄4” long. The wider one is 1-1⁄2” SAFE Select technologies (BNF Basic include a ladder for replacing the aircraft wide and 5-1⁄2” long. The Set includes version only). warning light at the top of the tower and both sanders plus 4 sandpaper an unattached pump house for custom bands– 1 each of 150 and 320 grit to placement. This Built-&-Ready Landmark fit both sanders. Structure comes with pre-installed LED lighting made for use with the Just Plug Lighting System.
Rubber Band Guns We are the manufacturer and distributor of the World’s Largest and Finest Line of 12-Shot Repeating Semi-Automatic & Magnum Rubber Band Guns. We are highlighting our magnum guns for the holiday season. All Magnum 12 Rubber Band Guns and other toys are 100% American made. Minicraft Models The B-52 was first deployed in 1955 as a high altitude “atomic bomber.” As the conflict in Southeast Asia expanded, the B-52D and B-52F were adapted for use as high altitude conventional bombers and deployed during the Vietnam conflict. The bomb-laden B-52 came to be recognized as the symbol of US military power during the Vietnam war. The new Minicraft model of the B-52 features all-new fuselage tooling with the distinctive tall tail and tail turret seen on early model B-52s. New tooling also includes new engines for “D” or “F” engines. New tooling also includes bomb racks and bombs and decals for 2 aircraft, one representing the distinctive silver and black B-52F used early in the conflict and the sinis- ter SEA camouflage black belly B-52D.
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