6 May 2008

New releases, new announcements and more soon

Its been a good day for news in the hobby. To start with Strelets have let us know they have begun distribution of their latest batch of sets. These are:

• M019 - Roman Legion Before Battle
• 099 - Roman Cavalry on the March
• 100 - Roman Cavalry in Battle
• M015 - Military Order Foot Knights
• 101 - Napoleonic French Uhlans in Winter Dress
• 902 - (Crimean) Heavy Brigade
• M017 - (WWI) Russian Infantry Winter Uniform
• M018 - (WWI) Russian Infantry Summer Uniform

They have also given some details of their next projects, which are currently:

• M020 - Roman Legion in Attack
• M021 - Dacian Heavy Infantry
• M022 - Dacian Light Infantry
• 103 - Dacian Cavalry
• 104 - Mounted Crusaders in Oriental Dress
• M023 - (Napoleonic) French Line Infantry on the March

There is no word yet on when these are due to appear, although the usual gap between releases is three to four months. Also this may not be a definitive list yet. We will bring you more details as we get them.

Also new this month will be US Marines 1900 from Redbox, and Valdemar have told us their Medieval Crossbowmen will be another new showing in May. Apparently these will be plastic figures with some metal accessories. Finally Valdemar's 'Lake Peipus' is also well advanced and should appear in the summer.

28 Apr 2008

New Soviets from Pegasus

Pegasus have kindly let us know that their latest release, WWII Russian Naval Infantry, is expected to begin distribution in the US this week, along with their new Gladiators. Several more sets are also set for release this year - more details to follow later.

26 Apr 2008

May promises bumper harvest

Several companies have confirmed to us that they plan to release new sets next month. Strelets have said that their latest batch is just about to start shipping, and there are two new sets not previously announced. Napoleonic French Uhans in Winter Dress and Romans before Battle will both appear with the latest releases.

Also in May Orion have said they will be releasing their set of Basmachi, while RedBox will be shipping their Korean Guerillas (16th Century) and US Infantry (1900). With new HaT sets also looking like a release soon it seems the recent trickle of new products will become a surge.

22 Apr 2008

Recent new arrivals

In recent days the following sets have all started to reach the shelves:

• Pegasus Gladiators
• RedBox Korean Heavy Infantry
• RedBox Chinese Infantry
• Orion Scythian Cavalry

In addition we understand more Pegasus sets are very close to making an appearance, so we will let you know when we hear more. Also the latest batch of Airfix releases are available, although none are new tooling.

4 Apr 2008

Waterloo1815 schedule for 2008

Waterloo1815 have kindly confirmed their plans for 1/72 scale figures over the rest of this year. Their previously announced Napoleonic Prussian Hussars set is in fact two, one 'Brandenburg' and the other 'Death's Head'. These will probably be the next releases, but no dates at the moment.

Also new is a set of Mounted Napoleonic Infantry officers. This is expected to include:

• 2 French with shako
• 2 British with shako
• 1 Scottish
• 1 Dutch-Belgian
• 1 French Imperial Guard
• 1 General Picton
• 1 William of Orange
• 1 Duke of Brunswick

Sculpting is already complete on this set, and it is hoped that it will appear before the end of the year.

Previously announced sets of Sioux, US Marines and 7th Cavalry are less far advanced but still in development.

20 Mar 2008

HaT future plans update

HaT have removed a number of planned sets and added some others lately. The proposed new sets are:

• Napoleonic Brunswick Cavalry
• Napoleonic Wurttemberg Cavalry

11 Mar 2007

Franco-Prussian War finally gets some Germans

Emhar have released their long-awaited set of Prussian Infantry for the Franco-Prussian war of 1870. We understand that tooling is also well advanced on the Crested Knights and first Peninsular War figure sets, but as usual no release dates at present.

9 Mar 2008

New RedBox Boxer sets and more

More details have emerged of the planned Boxer Rebellion figure sets from RedBox. The following sets have been confirmed so far:

• 72016 US Marines
• 72017 US Infantry
• 72018 Russian Infantry
• 72019 Russian Sailors

All are for the 1900 Boxer Rebellion in China, and while there are no release dates as yet these will be a welcome boost to a much neglected period.

Also it seems Orion are working on a set of Basmachi, although there are no more details at present.

Finally Zvezda have released their box of Hundred Years War English Infantry.

10 Feb 2008

Zvezda 2007 plans confirmed

The Nuremburg Toy Show has once again provided the platform for Zvezda to reveal their plans for new sets over the coming year. As well as the recently revealed Medieval Russian Cavalry the following are also to be expected:

• 8037 - French Cuirassiers 1807-15
• 8045 - Napoleonic Russian Heavy Artillery
• 8054 - Turkish Cavalry 17th Century
• 8055 - Russian Hussars 1812-14
• 8057 - Swedish Dragoons of Charles XII
• 8058 - Russian Artillery of Peter the Great
• 8059 - Medieval Peasant Army 13th-14th Century
• 8061 - Austrian Musketeers and Pikemen 17th Century
• 8062 - Russian Foot Warriors 13th-14th Century

This looks like another inpressive year for Zvezda, with plenty to whet the appetite!

Meanwhile a couple of new projects have also appeared on the worksheet of HaT. These are:

• 1805 Russian Command
• 1805 Russian Musketeers in Greatcoats

Both are at an early stage of development at present.

7 Feb 2008

Another new medieval set from Zvevda

While rumours circulate about Zvezda's plans for 2008 one set has been confirmed. 'Russian Guard Cavalry' is the name and from the looks of the artwork it is for the later medieval period although we will know more when we see the figures.