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MORE FROM ROUND 2 Round 2 (the company that is to reissue select AMT, ERTL, MPC and Polar Lights kits) has announced that they will be re-issuing the Polar Lights 1/350 Refit Enterprise, 1/1000 TOS Klingon Battlecruiser and 1/1000 NX-01. Even bigger news, revealed at Wonderfest 2008: they plan a new-tool, injection-molded, 1/1000 scale Akira-class starship for release in 2009. 07/2008 |
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LITTLE DRIVERS The debut release from Studio StarForge is a series of Rebel Pilots, inspired by the popular science fiction movie epics. Available in 5- or 10- pack, these resin figures are ready for painting up and will fit all 1/72 scale fighters - plastic or resin. Each pack also includes a sheet of decals for helmets as well as some bonus decals to complete your ship.Price (for the 5figure pack) is $ 9.00 USD (~$ 9.21 CAN/€ 5.77 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Studio StarForge website. 07/2008 |
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NEW FROM ALLIANCE Alliance Models debuted two new kits at Wonderfest 2008: a Brakiri Cruiser and Draconian Marauder.The Brakiri Avoiki Class cruiser, from Babylon 5, is a 12-piece resin model kit with decals and complete assembly and painting instructions. Once assembled this Brakiri Cruiser measures 9.5" long and 13" tall (241mm x 330mm). Price is $75.00 USD (~$76.74 CAD/ 48.09 EU). The 1:32 scale Draconian Marauder, from Buck Rogers, is a 42-piece resin model kit thats 10.5" (267mm) long assembled. This is a totally modified Marauder featuring a detailed cockpit, accurized body, and landing gear. Decals and assembly and painting instructions are included. Price is $95.00 USD (~$97.20 CAD/ 60.91 EU). For more information, or to order, please visit the Federation Models website. 07/2008 |
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CHINESE WEAPON SAT New from AJAMODELS is the Chinese Weapons Satellite from 2001: a Space Odyssey. This 21 piece all-resin model kit is 11" (280mm) long when completed. Price is $ 65.00 USD (~$ 66.50 CAN/€ 41.68 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Federation Models website. 07/2008 |
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GALILEO SHUTTLE CRAFT KIT New from Randy Cooper is a 1/24 classic Star Trek shuttlecraft kit. The model measures 12" long, by 8.5" wide by 4.5" tall (305mm x 216mm x 114mm) and is available with or without a detailed interior. Price with detailed interior (without the interior, the price is $70USD less) is $ 295.00 USD (~$ 301.96 CAN/€ 189.18 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please eMail Randy Cooper. 07/2008 |
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NEW DIGITAL MAGAZINE Psycho Styrene is a new didgital magazine aimed at the science fiction and fantasy model builder. Currently at 35 pages per issue, it is full of interviews reviews articles tips and build articles. The first issue is available as a free download; the price to download subsequent issues is £ 2.00 GBP (~$ 3.96 USD/ $ 4.05 CAN/€ 2.54 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Psycho Styrene website. 07/2008 |
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BUG HUNT New from Fantastic Plastic is a Aliens Dropship/APC combo kit patterened in 1:144 by Alfred Wong and cast by Acme Design. The 67-piece kit comes complete with posable arms, cockpit interior, a clear resin canopy and a complete decal set, courtesy of JBOT decals.This unique, limited-run kit is $ 85.00 USD (~$ 86.98 CAN/€ 54.58 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Fantastic Plastic website. 07/2008 |
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LIFE-SIZE PREDATOR HEAD A life-size hollow-resin head bust of the Predator is now available. The kit includes head, 10 teeth, 2 mandiables, and weighs 3.2 kg. The price per bust, before shipping, is $ 230 USD (~$ 235.47 CAN/€ 147.45 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please eMail Laurence Kong Yiu. 07/2008 |
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THE MARMO METHOD BUILDS.... are now producing a line of how-to model construction guides under the umbrella title of "The Marmo Method Builds..." Each guide is illustrated on a step-by-step basis and focuses on a single subject (usually). Produced in PDF format, they are economical and delivered electronically immediately upon receipt of the customer's online payment. Keep them on your hard drive for viewing on your computer or print out any or all of it if you prefer holding something in your hand or to make notes on. Photos are crisp, sharp and in full color.The first two deal with The Bates Mansion and The Unholy Demon. Future releases will include science fiction, fantasy, aircraft/aerospace and armor. Other subjects will be considered depending on requests and personal interest. Price is $ 3.99 USD (~$ 4.09 CAN/€ 2.56 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Scale Publications website. 07/2008 |
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