【Little Armory】New Addition to the Plastic Model Heavy Weapon Series! A Precisely Recreated 5.56mm Rifle Now in 1/12 Scale!

Hello! This item is aimed squarely at all military modelers out there—especially those of you who love the Japan Self-Defense Forces. That's right—this is the long-awaited release of a flagship domestic firearm from the Little Armory series: the “1/12 Little Armory [LA076] Type 20 5.56mm Rifle”! There's no doubt—this one will get your adrenaline pumping.

The model is based on the Type 20 rifle, a cutting-edge firearm newly adopted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in 2020. Developed by Howa Machinery as the successor to the Type 89, it’s a serious weapon designed for robust use in island defense and extreme environments. This latest weapon is faithfully recreated in 1/12 scale—not just in form, but with uncompromising structural detail!

The model measures only about 7 cm, but don’t be fooled by its size. It packs in the real thing’s features in miniature form. The part layout reflects the actual rifle’s design, and even the adjustable stock is faithfully recreated as a selectable feature. The handguard and ambidextrous controls are also accurately detailed. The level of realism even in the tiniest details is impressive—almost emotional.

But this is more than just a simple gun model! The kit includes unit-spec accessories like a dot sight and laser aiming module. It’s a fully loaded set that feels like a miniature version of the JGSDF’s actual field deployment. It's too good to just display—you'll want to pose and play with it, too.

Amazingly, this model is made in Japan. During development, thorough research was conducted at the Ground Self-Defense Force's weapons school. What’s more, it’s officially licensed by Howa Machinery. So it’s not just a reproduction—it’s a highly accurate model with real documentary value, one you can proudly add to your collection.

As the first Japan-made automatic rifle in the Little Armory series, this is a must-have for fans of the line. After many foreign-made models, a “Made in Japan” firearm has finally made its debut. And to top it off, the box art is an exclusive illustration by the hugely popular artist Shizuma Yoshinori. This is one of those kits you’ll want to buy three of—one to build, one to display, and one to keep.

Packed into palm-sized form is “modern Japan’s defense power”—that’s the Little Armory Type 20 Rifle. This is an item that’ll strike a chord with gear enthusiasts, model fans, and above all, supporters of the JSDF. Build it, admire it, talk about it. How about placing the next-gen firearm on your desk?