Aoshima Bunka Kyozai

It released the first plastic model kit "Speed Boat Bluebird" in the same year.

In the 1970s, Aoshima succeeded in the original development of kids products such as "Gattai Robo" (coalescent robot) series.

In 2002, with the bankruptcy of Japanese model manufacturer Imai Kagaku, Aoshima acquired the molds of sailing ships and sci-fi vehicles such as Thunderbirds machines.

In 2008, Aoshima started to release "Itasha" (animation wrapping car) model kits and they gained a huge popularity.

In 2010, Hayabusa (Space Craft Plastic Model Kit Series) made a big hit.