Hobby Manufacturers Association - HMA

Name: Hobby Manufacturers Association - HMA
Address: Philadelphia, PA, 19124, US
Telephone: +12673411604
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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.

10/28/2026

NEW HO Scale Train Release! – Atlas Master® HO C420 Locomotives – Available Now!

ALCO built a total of 131 Century 420 locomotives between 1963 and 1969. The first road to purchase the C420 was the Lehigh & Hudson River, with its first two units built in 1963. The largest fleet was purchased by the Long Island Railroad, with 30 units built between 1963 and 1968. All were equipped with a high short hood which housed a steam generator for passenger service. Over time, the largest fleet of C420s was amassed by the Louisville & Nashville. While only 26 units were purchased new, their total fleet grew to well over 60 units through mergers and acquisitions. The C420 can still be found in daily service today in the US. Currently the largest fleet of C420s is operated by the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad.

Features: Flat or “step” pilots used where appropriate; Long hood with or without dynamic brake used where appropriate; 3,100 or 2,400 gallon fuel tank used when appropriate per road name; Separately applied coupler cut levers; Painted safety rails; Dual flywheels; Directional lighting; Blackened metal wheels; and Factory installed AccuMate® magnetic couplers DC and Sound versions available.

Silver Series features: Sound Ready models are equipped with a speaker for easy conversion to DCC sound with the addition of a decoder.

Gold Series features: Supports all DCC programming modes. Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.

10/27/2026

NEW Car Model Kit Release! - MPC 1/25 scale Screamin’ Eagle Firebird Funny Car ( #1044) – Available Now!

Build up your Screamin’ Eagle Firebird Funny Car and let the red, white and blue flow! Key features include a flip-top car body, one-piece funny car chassis, blown and injected Hemi racing engine, pad-printed Goodyear racing slicks, bright gold-plated parts, wheelie bars, drag chute and racing accessories. Also included in this patriotic beauty is an all-new set of water slide decals with a large spectacle of patriotic options—wrapped up nicely in new, eye-catching packaging.

This kit of 102 parts is 7.375 inches in length once assembled. Parts are molded in white, clear, transparent red with some gold-chrome plated parts. Includes black vinyl tires and metal axle. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

10/25/2026

HMA Industry News:

This week the hobby industry lost a much admired designer of many Monogram model kits that we built as kids.

Tom Daniel has passed away

Tom shaped the golden age of plastic model kits. His incredible creations brought excitement and inspiration to generations of model builders and Hot Wheels diecast collectors around the world.

Some of his more famous designs include the Red Baron, the Paddy Wagon, the S’Cool Bus, the Iced Tea, the T’rantula, and the California Street Vette.

RIP Tom Daniel. Thanks for all the great kits and the hours of fun building your models.

Image courtesy of Mattel Fan Club

10/21/2026

NEW Naval Model Kit Release! - Atlantis Models 1/220 scale Waterfront Towboat River Queen ( ) – Available Now!

Tow boats (or pusher tugs) are commonly used on inland waterways, like the Mississippi River system, to push barges connected into long strings. Mississippi River towboats are the powerful workhorses of the U.S. inland waterways, primarily pushing massive strings of barges rather than towing them. A single tow can push up to 64 barges—covering over 9 acres and spanning longer than the largest aircraft carriers. The Lower Mississippi is wider and deeper, allowing single boats to push as many as 30 to 40 barges. On the Upper Mississippi, boats are restricted by locks and dams, capping their standard size at 15 barges. There are approximately 3,700 to 3,800 towboats navigating the Mississippi River System, moving about 75% of all exported U.S. grain and an immense amount of bulk cargo.

The River Queen Towboat was originally issued by Lindberg in 1959. This kit is approximately 5 inches in length once assembled. Includes decals and display stand. This kit is designed for general use in Z-scale (1/220) model railroad layouts or waterfront dioramas. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

10/20/2026

NEW Car Model Kit Release! - AMT 1/25 scale 1953 Mr. Speed Studebaker ( #1549) – Available Now!

Take a wild, rear engine dragster chassis and stuff it with a blown HEMI® mill. Add chromed suspension components, pre-decorated drag slicks, mag wheels and a fully detailed driver’s cockpit. Then comes the real fun: slide this powerful platform under a classic ’53 Studebaker body that tilts up to show all the strip-ready goodies! Special features include optional tinted windows and expanded, deluxe expanded decal sheet!

This kit of 150 parts is approximately 7.5 inches in length once assembled. Parts are molded in white, clear, and transparent red, with some chrome plated parts. Includes pre-lettered drag slicks. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

10/19/2026

NEW Airplane Model Kit Release! – Academy 1/48 scale A10-C Thunderbolt “Nose Art” ( #12379) – Available Now!

This kit introduces a custom livery for the A-10 Thunderbolt, representing aircraft 78-643 assigned to the 190th Fighter Squadron, famously known as the "Skull Bangers." Highlighting the distinctive 'Ares' nose art inspired by its deployment during Operation Inherent Resolve, this design captures one of the most recognizable traditions in modern military aviation. While military standards have historically favored low-visibility gray camouflage over vibrant aesthetics, tactical nose art remains a legendary exception—bringing authentic historical accuracy and character to virtual skies.

Kit features Precisely engraved panel lines and rivet details; Includes various armament options; Ailerons can be positioned up or down; Masking seal included; and Decal sheet of five U.S. Air Force markings. The finished model length is 12.75 inches with a wingspan of 14.25 inches. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

10/13/2026

NEW Car Model Kit Release! - MPC 1/25 scale Gulf Racing Impostore in Collector Tin ( #1043) – Available Now!

Build your Gulf Impostore kit up to match the retro-design super car showcased on the tin! Key features include a rear, dual carb engine, twin headers, dual exhaust system, racing mirrors, side vents and chrome knock-off wheels. Also included are a fresh set of Firestone gold line racing tires and all-new water slide Gulf decals with authentic options— all wrapped up nicely in a highly collectible Gulf tin. The body style is the Hardcastle and McCormick Coyote car from the 1980s.

This kit of 158 parts is 6.875 inches in length once assembled. Parts are molded in white and clear, with some chrome plated parts. Includes black vinyl tires. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

10/12/2026

NEW Naval Model Kit Release! - Atlantis Models 1/160 scale Waterfront Harbor Tug Boat ( ) – Available Now!

Tugboats are powerful vessels designed to maneuver larger ships, barges or oil platforms by pushing or towing them in harbors, rivers, and open seas. Because colossal vessels like container ships and cruise liners cannot navigate narrow channels or safely dock on their own, tugs act as the vital guiding engines of global maritime commerce. They are relatively small but are built with extraordinarily powerful engines that generate immense torque and pushing/pulling force.

The Tug Boat was originally issued by Lindberg in 1959. This kit is designed for general use in N-scale (1/160) model railroad layouts or waterfront dioramas. Includes waterslide decals. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled following the detailed instructions and does not include glue or paints.

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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