Saturday, August 24

Preview: New Master Box kits of September-October 2024.

MasterBox has two new figure sets coming this month. A 24th scale apocalyptic set of a man & dog, plus 35th scale GI's attacking an NVA soldier somewhere in 'Nam. See them in CAD & art in our preview...


New Master Box kits of September 2024.

"SHOOTOUT! - Vietnam War series"
From Masterbox
Kit No #35241
1/35th Scale
Five figures included in the box...
Kit 35241 is a continuation of the series dedicated to the Vietnam War, a conflict that significantly impacted world history and the political landscape, particularly in the United States. This war led to major reforms in the U.S. Army and altered the country’s approach to military engagements. The Vietnam War remains a popular subject among modelers, with each new kit, book, or movie generating considerable interest.

The figures come on one sprue, and you can see them in CAD form made up here and below...
This kit includes a plastic sprue with parts to assemble four U.S. Army soldiers and one North Vietnamese soldier, along with an additional sprue for ammunition. The American soldiers are depicted in dynamic poses: three are advancing rapidly, while one is engaged in a firefight with the Vietnamese soldier.

This soldier gives covering fire while his buddies attack...
Three of the GIs are seen attacking and running at the enemy...
The North Vietnamese soldier seems to be a little outnumbered here as he fires his PPsH at the oncoming US Soldiers...
These figures can be used to create a standalone diorama or combined with other kits, such as 3595 and 35105 from Master Box, for a more extensive scene. The figures are crafted with high artistic quality, resembling miniature sculptures, and are well-animated to interact seamlessly, telling a cohesive story.


"Dogs of the Apocalypse”
Post-apocalyptic series. The Last Bridge. Kit No. 7. 
From Masterbox
Kit No #24079
1/24th Scale
Kit 24079 introduces Masterbox' new series, “Clan of the Wolf,” which explores the post-apocalyptic theme in 1/24 scale. This series is part of the broader “The Last Bridge” collection.
We chose to delve into the post-apocalyptic genre due to its immense popularity in movies and video games. The 1/24 scale was selected because it is increasingly favoured by figure modelers. This scale allows for more detailed figures compared to the 1/35 scale, offering modelers the opportunity to create highly sophisticated pieces.
“The Last Bridge” series follows a simple plot: a chance encounter between two raiders from different clans disrupts the fragile order established after a series of global catastrophes. The clan leaders must take drastic measures to restore balance.
The protagonist of this kit, Stalker Joe, ventures into the Poisoned Territories, seeking something to help him survive and strengthen his position in the New World. He is accompanied by Hell Dog, a highly intelligent creature mutated by climate change and radiation, on his perilous journey.
This kit can be used to create a small diorama featuring Stalker Joe and Hell Dog. Hell Dog can be depicted as either a companion or an adversary, and the figures can also be incorporated into a larger diorama with the upcoming set 24086 from Master Box.

For more info - check out Masterbox's website.