Argama Hobby is a model hobby store that focuses on model kits, hobby tools, and paints. They also offer a variety of toys and collectibles, such as Japanese hobby magazines and stationery items!
The owner and the staff are very friendly and very knowledgeable about their products, so don’t be afraid to ask them any questions!
Bandai, a prominent Japanese toy and hobby company, was established in 1950 as Bandai-Ya by the founder Naoharu Yamashina. It started off as a distributor of metallic toys and rubber swimming rings, which later transitioned into creating its own metal cars and airplane models. In 1961, it was rebranded as Bandai Co., Ltd and the company’s growth continued, further creating more subsidiaries such as Bandai Models in 1971 and Bandai America Inc. in 1978. Bandai flourished in the 19080s and became a dominant force in the Japanese toy market due to holding key licensed properties such as the Gundam franchise, Ultraman, Super Sentai and many more. In 2005, Bandai merged with another Japanese company called Namco (a game developer and amusement facility operator) thus forming the current company Bandai Namco Holdings.
Canada Computers is a Canadian retailer of PC hardware, home electronics and tech services that offers people a vast array of products and services, perfect for individuals and businesses alike. Founded by Gordon Chan in 1991 with humble beginnings in a single store in Kingston, the company has expanded to multiple locations across southern Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Quebec, growing to be one of the largest Canadian-owned computer and electronics retailers in the country. The company specializes in various ways to help its customers, such as custom-built PCs, PC troubleshooting, smartphone repairs and home theater installations. For its business customers, they offer tech support for office workspaces and employee equipment! Here’s a surprise for everyone: Canada Computers also sell gunpla at their local and online stores!!
We are happy to have Canada Computers as a sponsor for our Anime North Model Competition and thankful for their support!
King Square Shopping Centre 9390 Woodbine Ave Unit 1D-80, Markham, ON L6C 0M5
Fuwa Fuwa Land is a hobby store that focuses on Non-Bandai original model kits for customers who want something different! They also offer some Premium Bandai and exclusive Gunpla kits as well. They also offer sourcing items and products upon requests.
We are thankful for Fuwa Fuwa Land for sponsoring this year’s Anime North Model Contest!
Godhand is a renowned Japanese tool manufacturer founded in 2010 that specializes in high-precision, premium hobby tools. They are best known for their Ultimate Nipper line, a favorite amongst Model + Gunpla builders.
We are excited to welcome them back again to the Model + Gunpla Area at Anime North!
Good Smile Company is a Japanese manufacturer and distributor of figurines, with their iconic brand of figurines such as the Nendoroid and Figma products lines, amongst the recognizable. The company was founded in 2001 by Takanori Aki, whose primary focus at the time was as an event management and talent agency; the company quickly shifted its focus on hobby-related products and figurines. Currently, the company primarily involves itself in planning, production, manufacturing and sales of figures, toys and hobby related merchandise, making it a titan in the Japanese and the world market.
IG: @_gundam_hangar_
Searching for a particular gunpla kit, but can’t find it in a local hobby store? Don’t worry, Gundam Hangar might be able to help you!!
Gundam Hangar is an online-based webstore that centers around model kits, tools, paints, and figures. They also carry other model kit series such as Infinity Nova, Super Nova, Moshow, Eastern Model, and many more!
Gundam Hangar has one goal: to reverse the trend of spiking prices of Premium Bandai and Gundam Base products in Canada. They believe that having great service doesn’t mean having higher mark-ups, believing in fair prices for everyone, and enacting that motto into practice.
We are happy to have Gundam Hangar back as a returning sponsor for this year’s Anime North Model Contest!
IG: @gundamworkshop
A simple hobby blossomed into a passionate pursuit to share the joy and excitement of the hobby with everyone around the world. Thus, Gundam Workshop was born. Based in Montreal, this online store sells gunpla model kits, 30mm kits and various Pokémon model kits, alongside hobby tools and paint.
We are thankful for Gundam Workshop for helping sponsor the model kit workshops at Anime North!!
Hokkaido Style Gundam, your premier destination for Gunpla enthusiasts in Toronto. Inspired both by hilarious circumstance and the artistry of Japanese craftsmanship, we offer a fantastically curated selection of Gundam model kits. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or new to the world of Gunpla, our store provides all the kits your heart desires. Join our community and experience the fusion of Japanese tradition and modern hobby culture.
Who are Monument Hobbies you ask? Well, Monument Hobbies is a specialty brand with a core focus on high-performance tools and paints for miniature painters, scale modelers and tabletop gamers. At the centre of their product lineup is the Pro Acryl series, which are famous for their smooth coverage, vibrant pigmentation, and consistency. They also produce high-quality hobby tools like precision brushes, airbrush-ready paints, and accessories that help painters get a clean, consistent results.
Paint smarter. Paint smoother. Paint with confidence. From bold base coats to razor-sharp highlights, their tools and paints help bring your miniatures, gunpla and tabletop to life with precision and ease. Visit their website to find the nearest store location with their products!
First Markham Place, UNIT 212 – 3255 Highway 7 East, Markham, ON L3R 3P9
You might be confused; the store is named Not A Hobby Shop, but in fact, it is indeed a hobby shop?! Grabbing inspiration from Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ’s iconic theme song, “Anime Janai” or “This is not an Anime”, Not A Hobby Shop strives to be your one-stop hobby store, with a core focus of gunpla model kits, tools, paints and accessories.
Not A Hobby Store strives to create a welcoming community and environment to share their passion and knowledge. At the end of the day, it’s Not just a Hobby Shop; it’s your Passion.
IG: @plamod_official
Since 2005, PLAMOD has been supplying hobby stores across Canada with a diverse range of products. From the numerous gundam model kits of Bandai Spirits and mecha girls of Kotobukiya, to the finest nippers of GodHands and the wide scope of paints from Mr.Hobby, PLAMOD is the official distributor of these products in Canada and many more.
PLAMOD will have a booth at this year’s Anime North, with many exclusive kits and Gundam Base exclusives that will be on sale at their booth 507-509 in the Vendor’s Hall. Check out their full convention list of merchandise at events.plamod.com
We are very thankful to PLAMOD for sponsoring us, the Model and Gunpla crew, again this year. Their support allowed us to run our many workshops, panels and showcasing the return of the Gundam Statues! We are also thankful that PLAMOD is bringing a large variety of merchandise for sale at this year’s Anime North 2026 for con attendees to purchase.
Do you live in the Burlington-Hamilton area but it’s too much of a drive to Toronto to get your gunpla fix? Fret not, since Torchlight is here to rescue you!
Located in their new store location (near the 403/ QEW) in Burlington, Torchlight offers a large variety of products that caters to many individuals. They offer various model kits, anime figures and statues, tools and paints, Pokemon TCG, board and tabletop games and a huge swath of miniatures. They even have local events and workshops for those interested, such as Warhammer.
Check out their vendor booth at this year’s Anime North!
B-1320 Carling Ave,
Backside of building
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 7K8
Trinity Hobby is an up and coming Canadian Gunpla hobby store, located in Ottawa which opened in 2020. Over the past year, we are slowly becoming Ottawa’s largest Gunpla store. We focus on bringing in anime plastic model kits and a wide variety of paints and tools from around the world in one convenient place.
We Carry Gundam, Pokemon, Digimon, Kotobukiya, Eastern Model Kits, Mecha Musume and many more varieties of kits. We also carry all of your basic paint and tool brands plus more products that are hard to get such as Splash Paint, Anchoret and Turbo Dork.
Located at The Danforth, Wheels and Wings is one of the oldest hobby stores in Toronto, spanning over 35 years of service. It is a distinct store that prides itself with selling plastic model kit-only related products, something they excel at.
Wheels and Wings is also an official retailer for Iwata and Paasche airbrushes and Games Workshop merchandise.
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