FANTASY FIGURES INTERNATIONAL: NEW MAGAZINE TO HELP YOU MAKE BETTER MINIATURES

IT'S ALWAYS GOOD TO SEE A NEW MODEL MAGAZINE, so we are pleased to see the latest from Guideline Publications, the fascinating Fantasy Figures International which is in stores now.

MASCHINEN KRIEGER SCI-FI SOLDIERS STORM IN AS SCI-FI CAPSULE COLLECTIBLES

A NEAT TWIST ON THE MA.K science fiction line, these so-called ‘capsule’ models are packed randomly in boxes of twelve.

FUTURE FIGHTER FROM MASCHINEN KRIEGER WORLD OF COMBAT

MASCHINEN KRIEGER, Ma.K FOR SHORT, IS A LONG running Japanese sci-fi saga of the future. Hasegawa regularly releases kits based on the Ma.K combat universe, such as this Type MK44 robotic power suit to 1:20 scale.

FUTURE COMBAT SOLDIER - 1:20 SCALE Ma. K Mk 44 MECHA-TROOPER FROM HASEGAWA

Hasegawa’s take on the Ma. K (Maschinen Krieger) sci-fi universe, first created back in the 1980s by Japanese artist Kow Yokoyama, is steadily growing, with new figure sets now available to 1:20 scale.

INCOMING: NEW-TOOL MASCHINEN KRIEGER 1:20 SCALE SCI-FI KITS FROM HASEGAWA

A realistic-looking 1:20 scale walker bot stalks the surface of our neighbouring Moon, while back in the service bay, a same-scale figure set maintains the equipment.

BIG-SCALE FINE MOLDS JEEP

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Here’s a tasty variation in big 1:20 scale kits for military modellers - it’s a Fine Molds model of a quarter-ton US Army Jeep, the original 4x4 that was jack-of-all-trades for Allied forces in World War II.

SEARCH THE SKIES! - LUNADIVER STINGRAY ON MOON ATTACK MISSION

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Researching the upcoming 51st Shizuoka Hobby Show means we’ve bumped into all sorts of good stuff, and that includes these ace shots of the Hasegawa 1:35 scale Lunadiver Stingray spacecraft, complete with a pair of space-combat troopers.

ON A ROLL - HOT STUFF FROM HASEGAWA

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Hasegawa of Japan is bringing us hot new and revised products at a pace-and-a-half. Here a taste of what’s in store - space, sci-fi, aviation, and... girls!

HASEGAWA Ma.K FALKE LIMITED EDITION LASER ANTI-GRAVITY FIGHTER

David Jefferis reports
Science fiction fan alert - here’s a follow-up to the 2009 Hasegawa Maschinen Krieger (Ma.K) Falke release. This one is a limited-edition injection-moulded 1:20 scale sci-fi craft that’s loaded with fine detail, optional decal sets, and various new-tooling features. These include a ventral-location ‘excimer laser gun’, presumably a mega-power version of the ultra-precise lasers used by today’s eye surgeons.

When assembled, the Falke is a good size, measuring 286 mm (11.3 in) long and to a scale that will allow model fans to make dioramas using 1:18 scale diecast cars and equipment. Something like a satin-black model of the futuristic Lamborghini Reventon would make the cut as a diorama partner with the Falke, or maybe even a deeply-modded Batmobile! Hasegawa has included a well detailed cockpit, extra radomes, and a pair of pilots - one in seated ready-to-fly position, the other standing in readiness for a mission. A bunch of service techies would look good - if you’re reading this Hasegawa, let’s have a Ma.K figure set ASAP.

A note on the Ma.K sci-fi universe, which was created by Kow Yokoyama in the 1980s. It's set in the 2800s, with stories revolving around battles between factions aiming to control an Earth recovering from a nuclear conflict - gloomy maybe, but not that unlikely, sad to say.

Pictures courtesy Hasegawa and Hobby Link Japan.

The Hasegawa Ma.K Falke is available from model stores and online suppliers including HLJ here.

Inspect a 1:18 Lamborghini Reventon in gunmetal finish here.

SCI-FI FANS GET READY - MORE MASCHINEN KRIEGER INCOMING!

Hasegawa’s new take on the Ma. K (Maschinen Krieger) sci-fi universe, first created back in the 1980s by Japanese artist Kow Yokoyama, continues to expand, with a new combat craft soon to be available to 1:35 scale.

The Lunadiver Stingray from the Ma. K Mercenary Army looks to be a neatly crafted addition to the Hasegawa range, and a delight for all sci-fi buffs. It’ll fit neatly on a sheet of A4 paper, at 303 mm (11.9 in) long by 163 mm (6.4 in) across the bulging side pods. There are two well-sculpted figures included - and as it’s to the popular military 1:35 scale, you’ve got a wealth of choice for any extra figures you might care to add. A set of modern military figures, equipped with high-tech combat gear would complement the Lunadiver Stingray well, and of course they can be reconfigured in any way you like to ‘science-fictionalize’ them.

Incidentally, the Ma.K universe is set in the 2800s, and concerns the repopulation of the Earth as our planet cleans up after a nuclear war. The story concentrates on the fighting that happens between various factions trying to control gain control of this future world. So Ma. K’s creator isn’t looking for anything much to change in the human condition then...

The Hasegawa 1:25 scale Lunadiver Stingray should be available before Christmas.

Visit Hasegawa here.

Visit Kow Yokoyama here.

There’s a nice dirtied-up Lunadiver here.

COMING LATER THIS YEAR - HASEGAWA LUNADIVER TO 1:35 SCALE

The excellent Ma. K (Maschinen Krieger) sci-fi universe was created in the 1980s by Japanese artist Kow Yokoyama. And now things are getting interesting, as Hasegawa is working hard on new Ma. K products, including this 1:35 military-scale Lunadiver Stingray. The future combat machine should join the recently-released Falke Armoured Raider after the summer.

Sci-fi combat enthusiasts can start saving now. Suppliers will likely include our friends at HobbyLink Japan. You can visit HLJ here.

HASEGAWA SPACE RAIDER BLOWS IN

Hasegawa’s futuristic 1:20 scale Falke Anti-Gravity Armored Raider is now generally available, and it’s getting some good reviews. The Falke is part of the Ma. K (Maschinen Krieger) sci-fi universe, originally created back in the 1980s by Japanese artist Kow Yokoyama. Hasegawa is now developing the series, and the Falke is the first of what we hope will be many more to follow.

Interestingly, the Falke’s canopy is opaque, as is the pilot’s helmet. The series is set some eight centuries in the future, so it looks like heads-up displays have seen some development in the meantime! In fact, hi-def surround video is no pipedream - Google has an amazing hi-def video room on demo. Inside the room, screens seem just like a window on the world - in the Falke’s case, a window on the universe.

The Hasegawa Ma. K series is bound to be a success - let’s hope future versions in standard scales - 1:35, 1:48, and 1:72 – will be released. As built, the 1:20 scale Falke measures some 286 mm (11.3 in) long, and is available from various outlets, including Amazon, Frontier Models, and Hobbylink Japan.