Hobby Boss is a Chinese plastic model kit manufacturer established in 2004 as a subsidiary of Trumpeter, focusing on producing affordable, well-detailed scale models. Based in China, the company quickly gained recognition for offering good value kits across multiple scales, primarily 1/35, 1/48, and 1/72.

Hobby Boss produces a diverse catalog including military vehicles, aircraft, ships, and helicopters, often featuring subjects overlooked by Western manufacturers. The company is known for covering modern Chinese military equipment, Cold War-era vehicles, and various international subjects. Their kits typically offer reasonable detail, decent fit, and competitive pricing, making them accessible to modelers at various skill levels.

While not always matching the precision of premium manufacturers, Hobby Boss kits provide solid foundations for modeling projects and have improved significantly over the years. The company regularly releases new toolings and has expanded into less common scales like 1/350 for ships.

Hobby Boss maintains a strong presence in the hobby, particularly appealing to modelers seeking modern subjects and good value without compromising too much on quality.