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Masterbox: A New WIP Unveiled
Provincia de Lugo, Spain / Espaņa
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Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 10:44 PM UTC
Once again,
Masterbox Ltd. give us a glimpse into a completely new set in its initial stages. The full photo-report of this ''in-progress'' set can be seen:
Link to ItemIf you have comments or questions please post them here.
Thanks!

England - South West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 10:53 PM UTC
What i good concept. I really like the animation in the figures, particularly the Soviets. Moulding looks pretty good too. Nice idea from Masterbox, that could really catch on with builders of vignettes and dioramas.
Paul
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Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 10:53 PM UTC
You have to hand it to Masterbox, while on their own the individual figures are ok, to put them together in one set is a terrific idea and one sure to fuel many modellers imaginations.
Pat
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Vermont, United States
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Posted: Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 01:53 AM UTC
Any word on if the building or just the wall section between the figures will be included?
Great idea, I'm not a Soviet figure fan, but even I would be tempted for this one.
Mike
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England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 02:33 AM UTC
Nice news. They do look nice.
here is a nice camo scheme that would go with the Russian scouts.
http://www.armorama.co.uk//features/1068&page=1
England - North, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 03:11 AM UTC
Personally, I'd welcome such a versatile set with open arms, as the figures could also be used separately in plenty of other scenarios - almost 2 figure sets for the price of one.
Bring it on, MB!
- Steve
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Wales, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 03:20 AM UTC
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England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 03:39 AM UTC
wow
another great set to keep an eye out for,
cheers
keith
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Dalarnas, Sweden
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Posted: Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 03:51 AM UTC
Master Box are real masters, when it comes to originality!
I really do like their ideas and iI think their quality is improving with ever new set, too!
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Alabama, United States
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Posted: Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 09:24 AM UTC
Wow, that's a great concept and it's not only a scene in a box, it's literally a diorama with tension and emotion in a box. Definitely buying one to do as the pre-made diroama and probably another since those are nice poses for other dioramas.
I wish Masterbox would do an integrated set for the 1946 paper panzers that are all over the place, infantry with updated weaponry like dragon's old set talking/interacting with a panzer crew hanging out of the hatches of their Panther F or E25.
Great set, great idea. I love these guys.
Matt
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Posted: Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 09:41 AM UTC
What a truly awesome concept cheers Jim for the link
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Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 11:42 AM UTC
The Russians look more promising that the Germans in the sense that other manufacturers already have several sets out with similar poses. I like the use of the German LMG by the Soviet squad leader - makes a nice change from the opposite, namely Germans using Soviet gear/weapons. Kudos though to MB for putting them all in the same box.
Rudi
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Portugal
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Posted: Friday, March 06, 2009 - 10:39 AM UTC
Great set, great idea.
South Africa
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Posted: Friday, March 06, 2009 - 03:06 PM UTC
I am in total agreement with this concept - a good idea. You can feel, nay almost taste the tension. More please!
Minnesota, United States
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Posted: Sunday, March 08, 2009 - 03:43 AM UTC
This set is now absolutely on the top of my wish list. Can't wait to see it on the shelves. I will have one. Simply briliant!
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Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, March 08, 2009 - 08:41 AM UTC
Hi
Very nice looking set. Masterbox are becoming a very good & imaginative company these days. I realy like the way that this set is planed out. Looks to be a winner.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 10:42 AM UTC
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Maryland, United States
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Posted: Monday, March 16, 2009 - 06:45 AM UTC
Absolutely love the concept. Although I don't build dios or vignettes, this one I will definitely get as it is sure to provide a nice change of pace and, with it, some much needed fun.
Great job Matser Box!
Rob