Oh, I do love these stories which could be a teaser for something else in the pipeline...

I've just been sent a series of new images from Masterbox Ltd. - the scale is 1/35th, the subject area very different.

No, it's got little to do with Armor and even less to do with the 'usual' 1/35th scale figure subjects but I make no apology for posting this news report of a very exciting departure from Masterbox. Ltd.

Nemrod have recently released a pair of 1/35 US Marines 1943, in resin.

MiniArt Ltd. have just announced their latest figure set

Adalbertus Miniatures have just announced two new sets of AFV Crews. Also announced (in 1/48th scale) is an interesting little diorama piece.

Perhaps it would have been more appropriate to simply have posted this on the Network's figure site Historicus Forma, but as an interesting example of WIP its something that should get maximum coverage.

In a very interesting change of direction (and time-frame), Masterbox Ltd. have sent us some images of a what may (or may not) be the beginning of a new range of figures.

A few months ago, we were given a large number of images of a major WIP from Masterbox Ltd - their French Resistance set. Now, we can share the images of the figures as they'll look in the first mouldings.

Masterbox Ltd. have just come back from their well-earned vacations with a series of updates which they have once again shared with this Network.

News of some brand new Russian and US 1/35 scale resin figures from General Issue Resin Figures a sister company of Tiger Werke.

Tristar Models have announced the release of a set of 1/35 WW II British Paratroopers with Welbikes.

Taesung Harmms kindly informed us about Alpine Miniatures August 2008 releases.

There's little doubt that AFV Club's Churchill III is going to be a greatly sought-after model. However, whenever a model of this type is announced, many people start wondering about 'populating' it. Here's the dedicated crew set...

Masterbox are showing updated images of some of their German figure sets.

Masterbox are showing updated images of their British Para Sets.

Masterbox have announced a set of German Tankmen.

Miniart have posted photos of a new set of figures on their site -German Soldiers at Rest.

Dragon USA have announced a very welcome release in the form of a set of Commonwealth Infantry Italy 1943.

MIG Productions have announced the release of a Russian Scrounger from the Battle of Berlin, a Lebanese Tanker and a 1/10 scale bust of a Cantabrian Warrior.

Chris Mrosko brings us new of upcoming additions to New World Miniatures line up.

Masterbox Ltd. have just sent us a sneak preview of their future kit release Motorcycle Repair.

La Meridiana Miniatures have recently announced a forthcoming new range of figures on their blog (La Meridiana Magazine). The new range, entitled Linea Gotica (Gothic Line), will feature 1/35 scale subjects dedicated to the battles held on the Gothic Line during the Second World War. The first two figures are subjects not often seen in this scale: Gurkhas!

Dragon have announced another German figure set.

Masterbox Ltd. have just sent us the latest update on their new range of figures. Following on from the previous W.I.P.s of U.S. Navy WAVES, the attention now turns to female Luftwaffe personnel...

Osprey Publishing have recently announced that they will be relaunching their website. The following notice is verbatim per the press release I received in my mailbox:

Masterbox Ltd. have just given this Network another glimpse into their W.I.P.s which is connected with news of an interesting (future) range of figure sets from the company.

Dragon Models Ltd. have just sent us images of the box-art of a VERY unusual figure set...

Hot on the heels of their F196 SS Machine Gunner Mk35 Editions have added another SS-Pz Grenadier to their range.

Three new figure sets have now been confirmed by the Ukrainain manufacturer, Masterbox Ltd.

Three new figure sets have now been confirmed by the Ukrainain manufacturer, Masterbox Ltd.

(Republished from Historicus Forma)

Alpine Miniatures have just announced their New releases for June.

Alpine Miniatures has recently announced the release of 2 new late-war WSS Panzer crewmen.

Mk35 Editions have added a new figure to their range this month, an SS-Pz Grenadier.

(Reprinted from Historicus Forma)

ToRo Model of Poland (distibuted and sold by Adalbertus) have recently announced the latest release in their "Berlin 1945" range: a Polish Studebaker Driver.

MK35 Editions have added a WW2 French Army Headset to their 1:35 scale range.

A very unusual release has been announced thru DragonUSA.

A very unusual release has been announced thru DragonUSA.

Pegaso Models have announced a new addition to their Platoon 1:35 Resin range of WW2 figures- an SS Unterscharfuhrer, 1943.

Verlinden Productions have recenly announced their forthcoming releases for June 2008. Included are 2 new 120mm figures and a new German ruin.

With thanks to Wojciech Bulhak of Adalbertus, ToRo Model of Poland have recently announced the latest release in their "Berlin 1945" range: a Polish Studebaker Driver.

The Regimental S4 have recently announced a rather unique new release which will appeal to those with a maritime interest: a WWII USN Seabee CPO.

Nemrod have recently released a pair of Scottish Infantry soldiers, an officer and a radio operator.

MiniArt have just notified us of two (imminent) 1/35th scale releases.

Krisztián Bódi's new miniatures company, The Body, has recently announced the release of a new 1/35 scale US Jeep Driver.

In a follow-up to Pat's earlier story, here's an update with images of the new set.

(Reprinted from Historicus Forma)

Italian company Blues Models have recently announced the release of 2 new 1/35 scale WW2 figures, as well as an impending historical line.

Italian company Blues Models have recently announced the release of 2 new 1/35 scale WW2 figures, as well as an impending historical line.

The manufacturer of the highly-acclaimed LifeColor (acrylic) paint range, has just sent us details of their new sets which have a particular relevance for figre modelers.