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- The product is a kit format that requires assembly. It is 1/24 scale.
- No painting required: Each part is colored with a molding color, and the body achieves a glossy texture that cannot be obtained by painting.
- No Gluing Required: Designed to fit parts together for easy assembly.
-The JB23 is the third generation Jimny off-road four-wheel drive vehicle that has been sold for 20 years, from the introduction of the 1st model in 1998 to the 10th model.
- While the straight line box style was changed to a rounded shape, the ladder frame, rigid axle suspension, etc. followed the previous model in terms of mechanism, providing high off-road performance and on-road performance. Improvements have been made.
- The product is modeled after the final minor change model 10.
-The product is based on the special edition Land Venture of the JB23 Series 10, which was launched in 2014.
- A late model with a thicker bonnet, equipped with the LV's characteristic side garnish and rear tire cover.
- Accurately reproduces detailed modeling due to the unique size of 1/24 scale.
- The body uses a special molded material to reproduce a level of luster that is difficult to express with paint.
- There are 8 types of molding colors: blue, black, silver, gloss silver, clear smoke, clear, clear red, and clear orange.
- Even in straight assembly, it looks like it is painted separately with colored parts, and even in the case of painting, the parts division greatly reduces masking work.
- The body is a box shape made by a slide mold, reproducing the slightly rounded shape of the side.
- The standard structure of the NEXT series, where the front, rear, and roof are laminated and fitted to the body parts.
- Thicker 9/10 type bonnets and front sides are available as separate parts.
- The bonnet intake reproduces the depth and is reproduced with separate parts.
- The front grill has a two-layer structure that reproduces the depth, and the radiator that fits in the back is also shaped.
- The lower part is a structure in which the ladder frame is a single part and additional parts are attached.
-Leading arm, trading arm, front and rear differential gear case and drive shaft are three-dimensionalized as separate parts.
- The headlight lens is delicately sculpted just like the actual car.
- The main light bulb and small light bulb of the headlight unit are reproduced with delicate sculptures, and the depth of the lens is three-dimensional.
- The driver's seat/passenger seat window has a separate design for the glass and the frame, eliminating the need for sticker coloring and masking during painting.
- The side/rear window glued parts (black part) are expressed on the body side, and the glass is fitted to create a realistic finish.
- The defogger on the rear glass is delicately sculpted.
- Side turn lamps and reverse lamps are expressed with clear parts. The turn lamp is a structure that fits from the back side.
- The brake/blinker integrated lens is reproduced with a non-adhesive type that fits the clear orange parts into the brake lens.
- The wiper blade is a very realistic ultra-thin molded part, and even the unevenness of the blade mounting part is sculpted.
- The instrument panel is three-dimensional with delicate carvings. JB23's drive selection button type switch is also accurately shaped.
- The side mirror has a two-layer structure for color coding. The mirror surface is expressed with the attached cut-out wheel seal.
- Tires are made of rubber resin with a special mold (new mold), and come with 175/80R16 size on-road tires.
- On the actual car, the optional roof bar is prepared as a custom part. Adhesive.
- Reproduce the coloring of the details with the attached sticker, and you can easily apply it with the pre-cutout.
- Seals include meter panels, logos, vehicle numbers, etc.
- Considering the paint finish, only this white color comes with decals and metal inlets.
- Logos and emblems are included in both, silver-tone logos and emblems are available in metal inlets.
-Completed size is (approx.) 150mm in length x 77mm in width x 72mm in height.
- 111 assembly parts
[Attached contents]
・Runner X18
・Rubber material tire X4
・Assembly manual X1
・Seal x1
・Decal x1
・Metal inlet x2
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Effective October 1, 2025
Factory Direct Hobbies has a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after your item has shipped to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it and in its original packaging. All manuals, parts, and accessories must be included.
To start a return, visit our Returns Center. If your return is approved, we'll email you instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted and will be returned to sender.
This applies to incorrect scale, color, size, or duplicate orders:
Returns of loose track, small components, O scale items, and special-order items incur a 15% restocking fee. Return shipping is deducted whether you choose store credit or a refund.
Please inspect your order upon receipt and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged, or if you receive the wrong item, so we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have and place a new order for the replacement on our website. Please note that we cannot process manual exchanges over the phone.
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved.
Orders placed before this date follow the previous return policy.
If you have questions about a return or warranty, please contact our support team and include your order number so we can assist you quickly.
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Recently, our suppliers have made a major policy change and are no longer accepting product returns for non-paying end customers. After much consideration, we unfortunately must also change our policies to align with the realities our suppliers have created.
As our preorder offerings have grown, we’ve found that a large percentage of preorder reservations are canceled or left unpaid without notice. We pay our suppliers for every preorder item that arrives at our warehouse, so when a customer does not pay for their item, we are left no choice but to absorb that cost. We have tried our best to cope with the effects of this change; however, after more than a year of trying, we have found we cannot continue to do so.
We understand that this is an unwelcome change, and no one wants to pay earlier than necessary. However, this is unavoidable in order for us to be able to continue to offer the wide variety of preorder options you’re used to getting from Factory Direct Hobbies. We must now ask that customers pay a 10% good-faith down payment toward the price of their item. This non-refundable good-faith payment is applied to the price of the product, and the balance (plus shipping and any applicable taxes) will be invoiced approximately 30-45 days before the item is slated to arrive at our warehouse.
We thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have questions or would like further clarification, feel free to contact us through the gold chat bubble.
The good-faith down payment is not refundable if you choose to cancel your preorder or do not pay your invoice.
However, if a manufacturer cancels a project for which you have made a down payment, you will receive a refund for your down payment.
Yes. We know that paying ahead of time can be unnerving when delivery dates are distant, and not every project makes it to the production line. Rest assured that, in the event the manufacturer cancels your preorder project, you will be refunded your 10% down payment.
Hobbies should be fun, not stressful!
The manufacturing process involves many different moving parts, and this complexity often renders production timelines unpredictable. Therefore, some level of unpredictability in timing is inherent to preordering hobby products. Down payments are not refundable in cases of routine manufacturing, delivery, or other short-term delays.
However, we know it can be frustrating when a project gets delayed for many months. In the event a project is delayed more than 6 months beyond the delivery window originally estimated by the manufacturer, we will handle refunds of down payments on a case-by-case basis.
Friendly Reminder: Should you choose to cancel a preorder, it will no longer be reserved for you; in the event the item becomes available on our website, all customers will have equal access to purchase the item.
Nope! The policy is not retroactive: if you already made a preorder reservation before this policy update, you do not owe a down payment for that reservation. However, any future preorders you make will require the 10% good-faith down payment.
We make every effort to keep our website updated with information that reflects manufacturers' current estimated delivery schedules. To find the estimated delivery month of an item, you can visit our Preorder Section and use the filters to narrow down your selection.
However, we encourage you to directly visit the manufacturer's site for the most current delivery dates.
Approximately 30-45 days before your preorder items land at the warehouse, we'll email your invoice to you to pay in full. At this point, you'll be able to provide your shipping address and select your preferred shipping method.
Your item will be reserved for 7 days, beginning when your invoice is sent. After 7 days, your preorder will be canceled.
Recently, our suppliers have made a major policy change and are no longer accepting product returns for non-paying end customers. We have tried our best to absorb the effects of this change; however, after more than a year of trying, we have found we cannot continue to do so. After much consideration, we unfortunately must also change our policies to align with the realities our suppliers have created.
As a result, we must now ask that customers pay in full prior to the supplier finalizing shipment to FDH, about 30-45 days ahead of product arrival. This gives us the time we need to cancel with our suppliers any unpaid orders prior to shipment.
We understand that this is an unwelcome change and no one wants to pay earlier than necessary. However, this is unavoidable in order for us to be able to continue to offer the wide variety of preorder options you’re used to getting from Factory Direct Hobbies.
One silver lining is that this change will result in preorder items getting to your door even faster, as all payment processing will be well out of the way and the usual several day wait after product has arrived will be eliminated. We thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have questions or would like further clarification, feel free to contact us through the gold chat bubble.
Manufacturing schedules can sometimes be unpredictable. In the event your preorder item does not arrive at our warehouse within 60 days of your invoice payment, then you will have the option to cancel your preorder and receive a refund OR you may elect to continue waiting for the item.
Friendly Reminder: Should you choose to cancel a preorder, it will no longer be reserved for you; in the event the item becomes available on our website, all customers will have equal access to purchase the item.
We know life happens, and missing out on a great item can be a drag!
We're here to help; just contact us via the gold chat bubble and we'll do all we can to work with you!
If you have an account with factorydirecthobbies.com, you can view all your preorders, as well as your active orders. Login to your account, and select the “My orders” option. All your preorders and active orders will be listed along with the current status of each order. If you have further questions about your order, please feel free to reach out to us through the gold chat bubble.
Although we try to keep our preorder arrival estimates as accurate as possible, we encourage you to visit each manufacturer’s website to find the most up-to-date delivery information.
For instance, with Athearn and Walthers, you can enter the part number into their websites and navigate to the item. Most of the time, the delivery date will be listed there. Broadway Limited has a published delivery schedule, as does Rapido.
Yes. Rewards can be used on both your 10% good-faith down payment and on the balance of your preorder at invoicing time.
Yes! Preorders are awarded reward dollars at the same 5% rate. You'll receive your reward within several days of paying the balance of your preorder invoice.
If we still haven't answered your question, please click the gold messaging bubble in the bottom right of our site, and we'll help in any way we can!
