Platz Hobby

Active

Overview

Platz Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer and distributor of scale model kits, specializing in aircraft, military vehicles, and anime-themed models. It holds a position in the hobby market by producing original kits and distributing Japanese and imported products, including limited editions like Star Trek models for the Japanese market.⁶

History

Platz Co., Ltd. was founded in April 2000 as a model kit manufacturer and distributor.⁶ The company is based in Shizuoka, Japan, and expanded into sub-licensing deals, such as releasing four former AMT/Ertl Star Trek kits in limited editions for Japan in 2010 via Round 2 LLC.⁶

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
1/72 JASDF Aircraft Kits	Japanese Self-Defense Forces scale models	$20 - $50
1/35 Military Vehicle Kits	Anime collaboration tank models	$40 - $80
1/72 Drone and Aircraft Kits	What-if and modern aircraft models	$30 - $60
Detail-up Parts Sets	Exterior enhancement parts for aircraft	$15 - $30

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Japan by Platz Co., Ltd., with in-house development of model kits alongside distribution of imported items.⁶

Notable Products

1/72 JASDF F-1 Exterior Detail-up Parts - Detail enhancement set for Japanese fighter jet model.³
Panzer IV Ausf D - Low-part-count 1/35 or similar scale tank kit re-engineered for detail.²
Crusader Mk.III Girls und Panzer ver. - 1/35 anime-themed British cruiser tank model.⁷
1/72 X-47B USN Drone/Tanker - What-if scenario unmanned combat aerial vehicle kit.⁸

Reputation

Enthusiasts appreciate Platz for accessible kits with low part counts and high detail, particularly in anime crossovers and Japanese aircraft models.²⁷ Professionals note its role in distributing niche imported kits to the Japanese market.⁶ Some kits receive attention through hobby retailer builds and reviews.²⁹

Sources (9)