Model Expo

This year, there will be a lot of attractions prepared for event participants to learn about plastic models and figurines, such as model-building workshops, mini-events, new product showcases and our yearly competition! Experience the fun and diverse world of plastic models!

Find us in room 515AB. Create your unique experience with us!

Attendees are welcome to visit us in the Model Expo room to have your firsthand experience on plastic model building! Try out one of the different entry-level plastic models provided. Workshops last an hour and there will be limited slots per session. Tools will be loaned if needed. There will be multiple workshops throughout the convention period. Be sure to check it out!

Late Easter Egg:A few famous characters in plastic model form will be up for grabs, distributed entirely at random during the Beginner Build Workshops!

Various mini-events will be available after a build workshop. These mini-events include trivia games, voice acting games and garapon raffles. 

Enjoy your after-build cooldown time with these mini-events. There might be prizes to be won!

Is it your first time building plastic models and it piques your interest? Or you've built a few models and want to learn more? Join us in our build panels! There will be various Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced build workshops and panels to showcase the different levels of plastic model building techniques. These panels will be hosted in the Model Expo Room 515AB and will have a totally different set of models than our entry-level kits in the Beginner Workshops (Spoiler, they are unique creatures!) From learning the very basics of plastic model building, little tricks to enhance the visual appeal of your newly built model, to modifying or using more than the basic tools. Everyone is welcome to visit and learn! Tools will be loaned for your convenience if needed. Limited slots per session.

Model Expo is also hosting informational and discussion panels covering different aspects of the hobby, mecha anime topics, and their connections to real-life events and customs.

Whether you prefer Gundams, humanoid figures, Pokémon, vehicles, animals, or your favourite anime characters, mecha and original creations come to life through plastic models and figurines!

A massive variety of plastic models and figurines will be featured in the Model Expo display area. This exhibition showcases diverse products from various manufacturers. Come take a look at what the Model Expo team has put together this year!

Our partner this year, Trinity Hobby, will be setting up a satellite store inside the Model Expo room. They will be selling a wide range of plastic models, including Gundam, 30 Minute Missions, Pokemon, and more. If you enjoy the hobby and want to browse their inventory, you can find them in the exact same room.

Otakuthon Model Expo will be hosting the Masamune Plastic Model Competition this year! Huge thanks to Masamune Gunpla Studio for making this happen! Interested parties will be able to find us on the 5th floor, Room 515AB, Model Expo Room.

The Plastic Model Competition is open to everyone and all skill levels! Showcase your plastic modelling skills that you’ve honed so far and get a chance to take the crown on one or more of our competition categories! All plastic model types which are connected to anime are accepted

Stay tuned for more information about the Model Expo Competition. There are plenty of prizes to be won!