Good evening all,
Very sad news that Mr. Hiro, President of Model Factory Hiro has passed away.
Cheers, Paul
Sydney, Oz
Mr. Hiro
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Re: Mr. Hiro
Just saw it on Facebook a couple of seconds ago.
A very sad loss for his family and also for all modelers around the world.
RIP Mr.Hiro-San
A very sad loss for his family and also for all modelers around the world.
RIP Mr.Hiro-San
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Re: Mr. Hiro
Very bad news. Hope all his family the best along with his always dedicated wife. RIP
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Re: Mr. Hiro
Very sad news. Rest in peace Hiro San
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Re: Mr. Hiro
Very sad. Their request for fans to not come to their office makes a bit more sense now as well.
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Re: Mr. Hiro
63 is no age these days, give you motivation to get through the backlog in the stash.
RIP
RIP
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Re: Mr. Hiro
I am so sorry to read this news. Single-handedly really, MFH seem to have been keeping the 1/12 racing car kit flag flying whilst more established firms hid away citing things such as licensing costs, tobacco adverts and lack of demand. Mr Hiro showed that it was perfectly possible to issue new and interesting kits, and regularly! I hope it is some firm of tribute to Mr Hiro that Italeri, Meng, Nunu and others have recently started to issue subjects in 1/12 once more.
Rest in peace Mr Hiro San and thank you.
Rest in peace Mr Hiro San and thank you.
Re: Mr. Hiro
Really really sad!!! my deepest and warmest condolences
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Re: Mr. Hiro
Very sad news. So young and premature. Thank you Mr. Hiro. RIP
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Re: Mr. Hiro
Terrible news for his family and modelers who have benefitted from his work. I’m happy to hear the company plans to continue but his influence will be missed.