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The HMA is the trade association for manufacturers, importers, publishers, producers and suppliers o

Established in 2005, the Hobby Manufacturers Association (HMA) was formed through the unification of three association within the hobby industry: International Model Hobby Manufacturers Association, Model Railroad Industry Association, and Radio Control Hobby Trade Association. Please visit our website at www.hmahobby.org for more information. There are four divisions within the HMA: General Hobby, Model Railroad, Plastic & Die Cast, and Radio Control.

10/09/2026

NEW Model Train Release! – Atlas Track Planning Software Version 2.0 – Available Now!

Atlas is proud to offer the newest version of its downloadable track planning software for your use in creating magnificent layouts in HO, N & O scales using Atlas track. This software allows you to create and customize your very own layout, view it as a 3D model and make your dream layout a reality.

New Features in ATPS 2.0: Create transition curves/easements; Build complex helices in just a few steps; Automatically create parallel track routes and flex-track connections; a faster 2D editor, modern Windows interface, improved 3D performance, better high-resolution display support, and improved handling of large layouts.

Features: Select pieces from Atlas’ 9 track lines and build your dream layout; Model flex-track routes in a realistic way; Arrange your layout on multiple levels with different heights and grades; Easily draw train stations, houses, industries, roads and infrastructure; Measure distances and track section lengths; View a list of the Atlas track pieces you need to begin building your layout; And much more!

More information: Customers who purchased ATPS before 1/1/26 will be able to upgrade to a new license at a discounted price. Customers who purchased ATPS 1 during 2026 will receive this upgrade for free. (Note: Licenses purchased for ATPS 1 in 2026 will work also for ATPS 2. However, ATPS 1 needs to be upgraded to ATPS 2 on the same PC. If that PC is broken, lost or not operational, contact Atlas for a reset of the license). Every licensed user of ATPS 1.x.x will be able to continue to use every ATPS 1.x.x version if they wish. The upgrades for these users are voluntary, not mandatory. The users of the last demo version ATPS 1.9.10 will be required to upgrade to ATPS 2 after 9/30/26 or to pay for a license.

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10/06/2026

NEW Model Kit Release! – AMT 1/1000 scale Star Trek Generations: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-B ( #1560) – Available Now!

The USS Enterprise NCC-1701-B kit has been injected in translucent plastic to make it perfect for lighting and includes clear red and clear blue part options! This kit also features a dome base with metal support rod, water-slide decals, and all-new packaging. Decals include both U.S.S. Enterprise and U.S.S. Lakota registries, and bonus film-accurate battle damage decals! Lighting kit not included.

This kit of 72 parts is 18.5 inches in length once assembled. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

10/05/2026

NEW HO Scale Train Releases! – Bachmann 0-6-0 and 2-6-2 Locomotives – Available Now!

USRA 0-6-0 w/ Smoke & Vanderbilt Tender - Southern Pacific™ #1237 ( #50710)
USRA 0-6-0 w/ Smoke & Vanderbilt Tender - Union Pacific® #4436 ( #50717)
With production beginning in 1918, the USRA 0-6-0 was one of a selection of locomotives designed by the United States Railroad Administration during the brief period in World War 1 when the US rail network was nationalized under government ownership. Classified as a light switcher, the type saw widespread success in both light freight and yard duties, and many railroads went on to run these plucky workhorses for several decades, once the rail system was turned back to the original operators.

2-6-2 Prairie - Union Pacific® #1826 ( #51514)
In the early 1900s, 2-6-2 locomotives were developed for use on the prairies of the American Midwest, earning them the nickname "Prairies." These locomotives often outlasted their more modern and efficient counterparts in branchline operations, thanks to their relatively light weight, ability to operate effectively in reverse, and capable speed range.

Features Include: Electrically isolated motor for DCC decoder installation; Precision motor; Completely hidden drivetrain; Operating puffing smoke unit (non-toxic smoke fluid included); Operating headlight; Separately applied metal handrails; Highly detailed painted bodies with precision graphics; Die-cast chassis; Operating see-through drive wheels with spokes; Metal siderods; Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours on locomotive; Wire-free drawbar connection between locomotive and tender; and Magnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II coupler on the rear of the tender. Performs best on 18" radius curves or greater.

10/02/2026

NEW Slot Car Releases! – AFX Racing 1970 Chevelle LS6 SS454 and 1970 Mustang Boss 429 Mega G+ HO scale Slot Cars – Available Now!

Two new AFX slot cars available this month:

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 – Black with White Stripes ( #22118):
This Chevelle represents the rare balance of brutal performance, unmistakable styling, and street-going usability. It is not merely a race-inspired machine—it is a street-legal legend built to be seen, heard, and remembered.

1970 Mustang Boss 429 – Pastel Blue ( #22133):
The Mustang Boss 429 began its brief run during Ford’s pursuit of a car that could compete with Chrysler and GM during what some have deemed the “Horsepower Wars.” NASCAR rules decreed that any contending engine had to be in at least 500 cars produced for public purchase. Putting a 429-cubic-inch semi-hemispherical V8 engine for NASCAR competition into the engine compartment of a Mustang was quite a challenge. It simply did not fit. Ford outsourced the job to Car Kraft.

Both slot cars are mounted on the Mega G+ 1.7” long wheelbase chassis. The Mega-G+ is easily the lightest chassis you can buy. Add that to the lowest center of gravity and you get a car that is fast and nimble. Most realistic. Best Performance. Fun to drive. What a combination!

10/01/2026

NEW Car Model Kit Release! - AMT 1/25 scale Coca-Cola 1925 Ford Model T Panel in Collector Tin ( #1523) – Available Now!

Build up the Coca-Cola 1925 Ford Model T as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary! Special edition features included: Pad-printed red line tires with Tera Thrust mags, Four Coca-Cola bottle crates, and a large selection of stock and custom parts that allow you to build 2 COMPLETE KITS! Build a stock wagon and custom roadster OR custom wagon and stock roadster. Also included is an all-new set of authentically detailed Coca-Cola water slide decals with colorful options—wrapped up nicely in a new, highly collectible box tin.

This kit of 191 parts is 5.5 to 7 inches in length once assembled. Parts are molded in white, transparent green and clear, with some chrome plated parts. Includes black vinyl tires and metal axles. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

09/30/2026

NEW Naval Model Kit Release! - Atlantis Models 1/275 scale WWII Japanese Navy I-19 Submarine ( ) – Available Now!

The Japanese Imperial Navy I-19 was a Type B1 submarine that served in the Pacific during World War II. I-19 became famous for its devastating attack on September 15, 1942, during operations near Guadalcanal. From a single spread of six torpedoes, I-19 struck the American aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CV-7), battleship USS North Carolina (BB-55), and destroyer USS O’Brien (DD-415)—one of the most remarkable submarine attacks of the Second World War.

The I-19 model kit was originally issued by Aurora in 1969 and later rereleased by Monogram in the late 1970s. This kit is 15.5 inches in length once assembled. Parts are molded in grey and includes a display stand with nameplate and waterslide decals. Features a detailed hull, deck, conning tower, and the distinctive lines of the Japanese Navy's long-range submarine design. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

09/28/2026

NEW RC Heli Release! – HRP/Rage RC Hero-Copter BL RTF Helicopter ( #6150/ #6151) – Available Now!

This new Hero-Copter BL includes all the great features that made the original so popular, such as 6-axis flight control, auto take-off and land, altitude hold, and three flight modes (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). A brushless motor adds power and digital servos provide precision and responsive control. Another new feature is the Optical Flow module that "locks" the heli in place during hover and combines with the flybarless design to provide next level stability. For added fun, the Hero BL includes a 3D switch on the transmitter that when enabled allows the heli to automatically complete 180-degree flips and fly inverted!

The Hero-Copter BL arrives out-of-the-box in two different pre-printed scale-like versions - Army ( #6150) and Coast Guard ( #6151). The BL is an RTF (Ready-To-Fly) aircraft, so it arrives factory-assembled with everything needed to experience the fun of flying a RC heli - like a 2.4GHz 4-channel transmitter with brightly colored function buttons, a USB charger for the modular 2S 300mAh flight battery, and even an extra set of rotor blades. The Hero-Copter BL even includes four AA batteries for the transmitter, so you'll be flying a fun scale-like heli shortly after opening the box!

Specifications: Canopy height: 3.15"; Canopy width: 2.96"; Total length: 9.65"; Total Prop Width: 9.65"; Weight (with battery): 4.27 oz. (121g); Flight Time: Up to 8 minutes; and Charge Time: Approximately 90 minutes. Intermediate skill level assembly by a person 14 years and up is recommended.

More information can be found at https://ragerc.com/products/6150-hero-copter-bl-4-blade-rtf

09/25/2026

NEW Model Kit Accessories Release! – Polar Lights 1/1000 scale Star Trek Strange New Worlds USS Enterprise Lighting Set ( ) – Available Now!

Bring the iconic starship to life with this purpose-designed lighting kit for the 1/1000-scale USS Enterprise NCC-1701 from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Engineered specifically for the Polar Lights kit, it adds illumination to the saucer and warp nacelles, along with circuitry for effects such as flashing navigation lights and the rotating Bussard collectors, transforming an already impressive display model into a much more convincing representation of the Enterprise as seen on screen. The kit is intended as an accessory for the model and does not include the Enterprise itself.

This is an accessory set for the 1/1000 scale USS Enterprise kit ( #999). The USS Enterprise kit is a separate purchase. Parts are molded in red and blue clear plastic. For advanced modelers.

09/22/2026

NEW Car Model Kit Release! – Italeri 1/12 scale 1991 Lancia Delta HF Safari Integrale 16v Safari Rally ( #4720) – Available Now!

The sporting version of the road-going Lancia Delta HF 4WD model is an icon of rally cars. The Delta HF was produced in the second half of the 1980s and competed in the World Rally Championship from 1987 to 1988, winning two world titles and finishing first in numerous events such as the prestigious Rallye Monte-Carlo and the Rallye Sanremo. Its evolution, the Lancia Delta Integrale, competed until 1993, won another five world titles, and strengthened the off-road competition record of the Italian company Lancia. In 1988 and 1989, the Lancia Delta achieved major victories in the Safari Rally, the legendary competition founded in 1953 that crossed several African countries and is considered one of the toughest races in the world. The Delta was specially prepared with dedicated suspension, stronger shock absorbers, and several additional protective components to better withstand the difficulties of the routes.

The kit is 13.2 inches in length once assembled. Kit features: 2 super decals sheets including composite materials parts; Photo-etched fret and chromed parts; Flexible polyurethane mudguards; Accessories set with hoses, screws and springs; Front and rear opening bonnet; Opening front doors; Highly detailed interior; Engine Bay faithfully reproduced; Working suspension; Off-road rims and rubber tires; Steerable wheels; and Instruction Sheet. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

09/21/2026

NEW Car Model Kit Release! – Atlantis Models 1/25 scale Tommy Ivo 4-Engine Showboat Dragster ( ) – Available Now!

Tommy Ivo, veteran drag racer and creator of several 'wild' machines, is credited with being the first to break the nine second mark for the quarter mile. The most spectacular of all his creations was the "Showboat", a fiery red and gleaming chrome machine powered by four Hillborn injected Buick V-8 engines. This dragster was unique, not only for its beauty of workmanship and construction, but because of its impressive specifications. It produced a total of 1,720 horsepower from its four 454 cubic inch Buick V-8's. Despite tremendous weight, (3,555 pounds) it attained a speed of 195 mph and a time of 8.12 seconds for the quarter mile. Unfortunately, the NHRA ruled it the first "exhibition" dragster, and he was unable to race it in competitions.

This kit comes from the original Revell tooling from the early 1960s. This kit of 206 parts is molded in white with chrome plated parts. Includes metal axles and four rubber slick tires, and waterslide decal sheet. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

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http://www.hmahobby.org/

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