Masterbox has a new series of Post-Apocalyptic figures due for release in September / October. A new Desert War series of single figures to mix and match in 35th scale. These go along with a newly re-jigged kit of one of their favourites into a new setting. We look at all three in our preview...
This kit is a re-do of the previous Masterbox kit "Where are the damned roads?" The main difference between this kit from the previous one is that the 35112 kit included the German military police version of car 170VK. This kit, no #35211 includes only the figures that expand the abilities of the kit significantly and allow the modeller to use the figures both almost with any model of techniques of the WWII era of any manufacturer and in a diorama without the use of any military techniques.
The kit, no# 35211 includes a single sprue with parts for assembling the figures of German military men of WW II era – both enlisted men and officers of various types of the troops, gathered in an improvised headquarters to discuss current plans.
Series Pоst-apocalyptic fiction. Desert Battle Series. Skull Clan – Long-distance raid.
Currently, the movies, TV series, comics, books and computer games dedicated to the subject of post-apocalyptic fiction are very popular. This interest opens up a new market segment, and Master Box company is developing the post-apocalyptic direction actively by creating the new series in addition to the existing kits.
The new series consists preliminary of four kits that are united by a single story. The series will be updated with new kits. Each box, in addition to the standard set of information, is provided with a brief story of the character inside, which increases interest in buying and encourages the modeller to purchase the entire series.
We would emphasize also that the new series combines perfectly with the previously released kits of the Scull Clan series (35122, 35140, 35199 and 35202) and they are its continuation.
"An old raider. Vadim.” - kit no #35213 opens up the series consisting of 4 kits dedicated to the subject of post-apocalyptic fiction and contains the sprue with the parts for the assembly of a figure of Vadim, a recognized Leader and experienced raider.
The essence of this raider's story told by Masterbox goes...
"As a result of the global environmental disaster that covered the Planet during 2023-2038 and then broken out war "all against all", the cities that became a trap were abandoned by the inhabitants. And now only groups of raiders and desperate individuals risked to appear in deadly city streets in search of loot and lost property.
The oncoming disaster produced few natural leaders who saw the coming of the disaster and realized that they could survive only in community with other people. One of them was Vadim. When the Great Chaos came, he gathered a large group of people and created an autonomous protected settlement that allowed them all to survive. The Community created by him required constant protection and constant monitoring of the environment of the Community.
Specially trained raiders did it who faced constantly both threats and unexpected discoveries. One of these raiders was Splinter - a desperate 15-year-old girl. Being in the raid, the Splinter disappeared and Vadim, leaving the management to the assistants, went personally to search her. Going on this raid, Vadim could not imagine what discoveries and changes it would lead to."
The figure is made at a high artistic level, essentially being a high artistic sculptural miniature and it can be the basis for creating a very expressive vignette with a single figure, or it can be used to create a large-scale diorama involving figures from other kits.
"A new leader. Hanna” - kit no #35214 continues the series consisting of 4 kits dedicated to the subject of post-apocalyptic fiction and contains the sprue with the parts for the assembly of a figure of Hanna, one of the leaders and fighters of the Community.
The essence of this raider's story told by Masterbox goes...
"The global environmental disaster that covered the Planet gradually during 2023-2038 and then broken out war "all against all", changed sharply the appearance of the Planet.
The cities that became a trap and a grave for thousands of people were abandoned by the inhabitants, and only groups of raiders and desperate individuals risked to appear in the city streets full of dangers and traps in search of loot and lost property.
As a 15-year-old girl, Hanna was attacked by looters and escaped violence and agonizing death thanks to Vadim's intervention.
The years passed and Hanna has evolved into a mature leader and a confident fighter. And now it was her time to repay her long-standing debt and to save Vadim in her turn."
The figure is made at a high artistic level, essentially being a high artistic sculptural miniature and it can be the basis for creating a very expressive vignette with a single figure, or it can be used to create a large-scale diorama involving figures from other kits.
Masterbox' new kits of September-October 2020
“German military men, WWII era”
Kit No#35211
1/35th scale.
Series Pоst-apocalyptic fiction. Desert Battle Series. Skull Clan – Long-distance raid.
Currently, the movies, TV series, comics, books and computer games dedicated to the subject of post-apocalyptic fiction are very popular. This interest opens up a new market segment, and Master Box company is developing the post-apocalyptic direction actively by creating the new series in addition to the existing kits.
We would emphasize also that the new series combines perfectly with the previously released kits of the Scull Clan series (35122, 35140, 35199 and 35202) and they are its continuation.
“Pоst-apocalyptic fiction. Desert Battle Series. Skull Clan – Long-distance raid. Kit №1.
Kit No#35213
1/35th scale.
"As a result of the global environmental disaster that covered the Planet during 2023-2038 and then broken out war "all against all", the cities that became a trap were abandoned by the inhabitants. And now only groups of raiders and desperate individuals risked to appear in deadly city streets in search of loot and lost property.
The figure is made at a high artistic level, essentially being a high artistic sculptural miniature and it can be the basis for creating a very expressive vignette with a single figure, or it can be used to create a large-scale diorama involving figures from other kits.
“Pоst-apocalyptic fiction. Desert Battle Series. Skull Clan – Long-distance raid. Kit №2.
Kit No#35214
1/35th scale.
The essence of this raider's story told by Masterbox goes...
"The global environmental disaster that covered the Planet gradually during 2023-2038 and then broken out war "all against all", changed sharply the appearance of the Planet.
As a 15-year-old girl, Hanna was attacked by looters and escaped violence and agonizing death thanks to Vadim's intervention.
The years passed and Hanna has evolved into a mature leader and a confident fighter. And now it was her time to repay her long-standing debt and to save Vadim in her turn."
These new kits should be available from Masterbox's Distributors next month (all going well)