Twinner is a very old model shop in Hong Kong, it located there more than 40yrs sonceI was a boy! About Continental Models Shop, you can find lot of limited edition military model kits there, they’re the most wonderful model shop in Hong Kong. So happy to watch this video introducing those model shops in HK. Welcome to Hong Kong! ❤👍
I love Twinner! O.G. Shop. I remember it and from years ago. Thanks for watching and commenting. I miss HK. Next time I’ll visit more other hobby shops there.
@@weekendhobbyist I first went to Twinner in 1974! Same location! BTW Continental will celebrate their 55th anniversary this December. Amazing. It's the biggest model shop in HK now.
Parisian here. The Continental shop looks like a disappeared model shop in the Latin quarter that was a reference during decades: Eol. Pile of boxes up to the ceiling, aisles so narrow that only one person can be in, almost everything whatever you like assemble...
There's more model shops in that small region of Hong Kong, than in the entirety of the UK. Online has killed the UK store. Its why high streets are dieing out.
If i had a hobby shop like these near me, i guarantee i'd be their every few days getting 1 or 2 kits. Sadly down here in Philly we don't have hobby shops that fits my needs. I mainly like building tanks or ships.
@@weekendhobbyist From memory the video speed was fine! But (there’s always a but) I paused the video to gig the shelves. Does that make sense? (Couldn’t wait to get home to play on his commodore64).
I've been a frequent visitor to HK and have lived there from 1996-1997 one year span. Interestingly, I have been to all of the model shops you have featured in this video. As for public transportation, The MTR is convenient but I prefer taking the bus as it also run frequent and you don't have walk the stations.
Love the street view use, good idea. Edit: generally recording in all shops everywhere is forbidden. Its a private property and shoppers are granted their privacy - thats actually a law, thats not the shop choice, it has nothing to do with the "times", thats basic privacy law. As long as you are not annoying/filming other clients clerks will generally ignore you but thats not given. Some youtubers got in trouble for that - Asia, Us, Eu, it doesnt matter, its the same everywhere.
Thanks. It was hard making the street view look smooth. You’re correct about the private property. As for recording in HK, years ago I noticed that almost all businesses had up “no photography” signs (they said it’s to prevent competitors from knowing their prices) but recently I noticed that those signs are pretty rare. I think cell phones and posting and advertising on social media is such a norm now that it’s not a big deal to photograph anymore. 10 years ago I think most of these stores would have said no to me but today only one did 🫢.
Ugh! Why can’t USA have at least one store like this. Yes, we have HobbyTown in my state of Ohio but theirs selection is pennies in comparison to these shops! I’m not familiar with your channel, are you from USA/UK and traveling China? If so how hard is it to be there?
I’m in the U.S. This video is from my vacation in Hong Kong. I’ve done other hobby store tours on my channel but mostly feature model builds, paint comparisons and kit unboxings. Welcome and check out my videos.
Good video. I had a similar problem at Ying Ming. They complained when I was snapping pics. Didn't have a problem in other stores. One store that you missed is Wai Le Model Centre in Wan Chai. Staff are helpful and prices are good.
Of all the store you visited, Continental is my favorite! I have been semi based in HKG since 2012 until Dec 2019 before covid hit in Jan 2020. I would love to re-visit again these shops as all my trips in Hkg in 2024 were all business which did not allow me spare time to rekindle my old hobby. Thanks for the great video!
I was there at that exact Tamiya Plamodel store last year and it was like DIsneyland to me. Bought many parts and hop ups that were hard to find. The RC Mart shop which is not far from there was a total disappoinment though.
Officially no, but I pack the small paint bottles into check-in luggage. Put the bottles in ziplock bag to be extra shape. Worth it. Prices in HK are really low.
Thank you and your Dad too. 🙏 I have so many fond memories of certain kits too; some of which my parents bought me and some I fawned over each time I went to the toy store. Lately I’ve been trying to find/buy some of these kits for nostalgia ☺️.
I have some model kits from Universal Models which I bought there maybe in the ‘90s or 2000’s. I’m curious if they are still around because a Google search doesn’t clearly tell me.
@@weekendhobbyist Universal Models has reduced to a small store in recent years. It's located at the end of Dundas Street near the junction with Waterloo Road in Mong Kok. I just bought a Zvezda 1/144 Boeing 747-8 there three days ago.
Problem is that designing and producing plastic models takes months, and F1 bolids change every year and are kept secret up to the last moment. So when they finaly release the model there is already a new season and a new car :). That's why most producers go for older cars.
I grew up in HK and spent many a happy hour in shops like these. I'm amazed to see that those RC boxes haven't changed in like 35 years. Exactly the same. Thanks for a lovely track back through my childhood.
Thanks 😊. I will definitely bring my camera if I get the chance to go to Japan. Also a bunch of Hq’s are there so would love to visit Aoshima , Tamiya, etc.
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I am a modeller and I stay in a country which doesn't have a single store like this. This video was a painful watch.
Sorry
Well you know what they say
Same here😢
20 dollars for one model??!! 😢😢😢 OMG ....😢😢😢😢 this was so painful...
We're ya living my friend, Nigeria 😅
I found this Tamiya plamodel factory store their goods mostly are expensive than those store in monkok some model are HK $150 higher than other store
Makes sense. But it is the “Mecca”! 🤩
Twinner is a very old model shop in Hong Kong, it located there more than 40yrs sonceI was a boy!
About Continental Models Shop, you can find lot of limited edition military model kits there, they’re the most wonderful model shop in Hong Kong. So happy to watch this video introducing those model shops in HK.
Welcome to Hong Kong! ❤👍
I love Twinner! O.G. Shop. I remember it and from years ago. Thanks for watching and commenting. I miss HK. Next time I’ll visit more other hobby shops there.
@@weekendhobbyist I first went to Twinner in 1974! Same location! BTW Continental will celebrate their 55th anniversary this December. Amazing. It's the biggest model shop in HK now.
TAMIYA Plamodel Factory! is overpriced compared to others in HK. bought a 1:14 Volvo RC truck for about 1/2 price from the USA.
I can see why since it’s the official Tamiya store.
Parisian here. The Continental shop looks like a disappeared model shop in the Latin quarter that was a reference during decades: Eol.
Pile of boxes up to the ceiling, aisles so narrow that only one person can be in, almost everything whatever you like assemble...
Looks like both a nightmare and a dream for modelers. 😁
There's more model shops in that small region of Hong Kong, than in the entirety of the UK. Online has killed the UK store. Its why high streets are dieing out.
Same for the U.S. 😕
If i had a hobby shop like these near me, i guarantee i'd be their every few days getting 1 or 2 kits. Sadly down here in Philly we don't have hobby shops that fits my needs. I mainly like building tanks or ships.
Definitely I would be there at least weekly 😊 and I would be broke too! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Narrating your photos worked well…maybe better.
P.S. The lil kid walking through with his dad looked bored …how times have changed.
Thanks for the feedback. Was the video a little too fast? Like you, I could never imagine being bored in a model store as a kid 🤓
@@weekendhobbyist From memory the video speed was fine! But (there’s always a but) I paused the video to gig the shelves.
Does that make sense?
(Couldn’t wait to get home to play on his commodore64).
Totally off topic but must say this has to be the cleanest large city in the world!
I agree. This is the only city where I saw workers whose job is to scrap gum off the grounds and to wipe down walls and columns of buildings.
I've been a frequent visitor to HK and have lived there from 1996-1997 one year span. Interestingly, I have been to all of the model shops you have featured in this video.
As for public transportation, The MTR is convenient but I prefer taking the bus as it also run frequent and you don't have walk the stations.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I love HK!
Ahhh Engrish man take picture, No good!.. Next take store! Haa! Ty🙇♂️
I thought that porn was forbidden here
@@adamflorek5045 😂
Love the street view use, good idea.
Edit: generally recording in all shops everywhere is forbidden. Its a private property and shoppers are granted their privacy - thats actually a law, thats not the shop choice, it has nothing to do with the "times", thats basic privacy law. As long as you are not annoying/filming other clients clerks will generally ignore you but thats not given. Some youtubers got in trouble for that - Asia, Us, Eu, it doesnt matter, its the same everywhere.
Thanks. It was hard making the street view look smooth. You’re correct about the private property. As for recording in HK, years ago I noticed that almost all businesses had up “no photography” signs (they said it’s to prevent competitors from knowing their prices) but recently I noticed that those signs are pretty rare. I think cell phones and posting and advertising on social media is such a norm now that it’s not a big deal to photograph anymore. 10 years ago I think most of these stores would have said no to me but today only one did 🫢.
If I might criticize, You focused too much on bikes and cars. Very little planes and ships.
Thanks for the comment. I build cars and bikes so that’s what I was drawn to but next time I’ll cover all of the models. 👍
I’m sorry do you wanna take over the world and we just wanna build a few models?
I would look for the Tamiya 74092 Magnifying Visor….which unfortunatelly is was discontinued. Truly great product tho, I have one pair
Ugh! Why can’t USA have at least one store like this. Yes, we have HobbyTown in my state of Ohio but theirs selection is pennies in comparison to these shops! I’m not familiar with your channel, are you from USA/UK and traveling China? If so how hard is it to be there?
I’m in the U.S. This video is from my vacation in Hong Kong. I’ve done other hobby store tours on my channel but mostly feature model builds, paint comparisons and kit unboxings. Welcome and check out my videos.
Good video. I had a similar problem at Ying Ming. They complained when I was snapping pics. Didn't have a problem in other stores. One store that you missed is Wai Le Model Centre in Wan Chai. Staff are helpful and prices are good.
Thanks. I’m glad you were able to visit these shops. I know I missed lots of shops. Only stayed in the general Mong Kok area.
Of all the store you visited, Continental is my favorite! I have been semi based in HKG since 2012 until Dec 2019 before covid hit in Jan 2020. I would love to re-visit again these shops as all my trips in Hkg in 2024 were all business which did not allow me spare time to rekindle my old hobby. Thanks for the great video!
I love Continental! I hope you get a chance to rekindle this hobby soon. At least you get to visit HK often…? Thank you for watching.
I was there at that exact Tamiya Plamodel store last year and it was like DIsneyland to me. Bought many parts and hop ups that were hard to find. The RC Mart shop which is not far from there was a total disappoinment though.
I love that store! I checked out the RC Mart too. ❤️
hi bro i have a question can we bring truck kit on plane with tamiya paint 10 ml
Hi. Kits are fine but I don’t think you can take paints on a plane. I used to but I think rules are more strict now.
Officially no, but I pack the small paint bottles into check-in luggage. Put the bottles in ziplock bag to be extra shape. Worth it. Prices in HK are really low.
Amazing video. Thanks. My dad bought me the Subaru brat when I was a kid 40 years ago. I didn’t realise how lucky I was. I miss you dad! ❤
Thank you and your Dad too. 🙏 I have so many fond memories of certain kits too; some of which my parents bought me and some I fawned over each time I went to the toy store. Lately I’ve been trying to find/buy some of these kits for nostalgia ☺️.
I bet they don't have a shoplifting problem in china.
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In Hong Kong is where I learned that new model kits aren’t shrink wrapped or taped so customers can check out the contents before purchasing.
When i was there in hk back in late 90s, there was a store called universal models. Not sure if it is still around...quite big.
I have some model kits from Universal Models which I bought there maybe in the ‘90s or 2000’s. I’m curious if they are still around because a Google search doesn’t clearly tell me.
@@weekendhobbyist Universal Models has reduced to a small store in recent years. It's located at the end of Dundas Street near the junction with Waterloo Road in Mong Kok. I just bought a Zvezda 1/144 Boeing 747-8 there three days ago.
0:23 what holds up that big Hong Kong sign? It looks like it’s just floating in the air brah 🤔
The bottom of the “g”s 😂
@@weekendhobbyist
oh okay that makes sense thanks brah 👍
Hong Kong is absolutely a paradise of toy and model lovers.
I 100% agree! Also very bad for the wallet too 🫢
@@weekendhobbyist is it expensive compared to the rest of the world?
@@stkaronte991 I think in general the models in HK are lower priced than other countries.
@@weekendhobbyist 0:57
This hurts my creditcard...
Hong Kong have many model shops like this one.
110%!
Just subbed, very interesting video
Awesome Thanks for the sub! Which part made you sub? 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Nice. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Thanks for watching Big Charlie!
Looking at the future are there any plans for plastic F1 models car kits what we see on the grid now ?
Tamiya has some older ones but I wouldn’t know if they will release any in the near future.
@@weekendhobbyist thank you
Problem is that designing and producing plastic models takes months, and F1 bolids change every year and are kept secret up to the last moment. So when they finaly release the model there is already a new season and a new car :). That's why most producers go for older cars.
Is Toy's R us still open in Kowloon.
Yes and there are many of them too.
So informative really appreciate you're time visiting, hopefully I will visit and pick up some incredible kits.
Thank you very much for watching and leaving a comment. I appreciate your time.
I love hobby stores.
Especially hobby stores which don’t only sell RC.
I grew up in HK and spent many a happy hour in shops like these. I'm amazed to see that those RC boxes haven't changed in like 35 years. Exactly the same. Thanks for a lovely track back through my childhood.
So funny about those RC boxes. Are they the ones in Twinner or Ying Ming? Those stores are institutions to the modeler community in HK.
Continental was definitely my best stop for models !
Jam packed:)
I like jam packed!
I loved this video. Dream of mine to visit hobby stores in Japan.
Thanks 😊. I will definitely bring my camera if I get the chance to go to Japan. Also a bunch of Hq’s are there so would love to visit Aoshima , Tamiya, etc.
No ships?
Sorry, I’ll cover all genres next time 👍
Excellent video, thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it. I was hoping it would be helpful for other travelers. Keep watching, I have another hobby store video coming up soon.
I am planning to visit some of this stores in the future very useful video actually for me thank you
Thank for watching and commenting! The Tamiya store is a must-go! Also there are many more in HK I didn’t get a chance to visit.
This is exactly what i was looking for. Huge thanks
Thank YOU!
And about ships and planes?
Sorry, I’m a 🚗 modeler but will definitely cover 🚢 and ✈️ and armor on my next hobby shop tour.
Welcome Hong Kong😊😊👍👍
Thanks!
Thank You So Much!
You're welcome! Please keep watching.
love just love it
Thank you 🙏
Amazing video
Thank you so much 🙏
grew up in HK 2004 - 2010 lots of good memories 👍
I miss HK!
Wow, this is one of the greatest, most comprehensive, and well produced videos I've ever seen on TH-cam! Just an AWESOME job was done on this presentation! The production value is off the charts! A+ all the way!
☺️ Thanks. Where do I send the brownie?
Спасибо за ролик 🎉 Я бы там жить остался😅
Thank YOU. I agree.
If I could visit these stores I'd screw out may credit card and pay a huge extra fee to dispatch them home... 😅
It’s a miracle I didn’t go broke at this store 😝