There is something intriguing about seeing a kit deconstructed like this.

Hobby Japan Best of Figure, 1993.

Mad Max model kit from Hobby Japan No. 226, 1988.

Godzilla Prototype Model built by Koji Shida.

Hobby Japan Special Issue Godzilla, 1993.

Looking kinda derpy there, Miyu.

The Antarctic Press/Studio Ironcat release of Vampire Princess Miyu was one of my gateways to manga.

I remember seeing it at the comic book store and thinking “this kinda looks like Sailor Moon.”

Hobby Japan magazine, No.231, 1988.

B-Ko and C-Ko model kits from Hobby Japan No.226, 1988.

Fun fact: Project A-Ko was originally intended to be a porno, but was changed to an action-comedy early in production.

Some awesome looking Makoto Kobayashi mechs from Hobby Japan No. 226, 1988.

Are there any artbooks devoted to Kobayashi? Because this shit is awesome.

Bad ass model kit of Leona and Bonaparte from Dominion: Tank Police. 

Speaking of Tank Police, I love this theme song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEE9SQ3IDg4

Hobby Japan No. 226, 1988.

Yes, Japan, that is EXACTLY how I would describe C-3PO.

A great big mouse robo. You guys have such a way with words.

Hobby Japan EX, Autumn 1993.

Toxic Avenger model kit at the Troma office.

Ad for Godzilla model kits,  Hobby Japan No.248, 1990.