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November, 2006

Dragon Warbirds - diecast

1/72 Junkers Ju 87G-2, Oberstleutnant "Hans-Ulrich Rudel" III Gruppe Kommander, SG 2, Eastern Front 1944-45 Hans-Ulrich Rudel flew some 2,530 combat missions (a world record), during which he destroyed almost 2,000 ground targets (among them 519 tanks, 70 assault craft/landing boats, 150 self-propelled guns, 4 armoured trains and 800 other vehicles; as well as 9 planes [2 IL-2's and 7 fighters]). He also sank a battleship, two cruisers and a destroyer. He went on to become the most decorated soldier in Germany. The combination of a finely detailed scale model, and the markings of an historical fighter ace's plane, makes this a highly prized asset in any model aircraft collection.

1/72 F/A-18F Super Hornet "Black Lions" (VFA-213) "The Black Lions" officially converted from Tomcats to F/A-18 Super Hornets in April 2006. This model showcases the lion motif on the tail (with the lion also being the squadron's radio call sign) as well as all the other distinctive features of this remarkable aircraft.

Plastic Models

1/72 Firefly Vc Based on the extensive research and development program initiated for the 1/35 scale kit, this smaller companion carries all the detail and accuracy of its bigger brother. Slide mold technology has been used to give maximum detail and parts separation. This kit reproduces the Vc version of the Sherman, which was the conversion based on the M4A4 Sherman hull. This Firefly Vc is spot on, with correct details like the hull machine gun position plated over. Get ready to strengthen your British tank fleet with this exciting new kit.

1/72 Sd.Kfz.251/2 Ausf.C w/ GrW34 medium Mortar Carrier This version, known as the Sd.Kfz. 251/2, provided a mobile platform for the 8cm GrW34 medium mortar. Currently this is the only 1/72 scale kit of the mortar carrier on the market. Much effort has been invested in the kit with completely new tooling to represent a wonderfully replicated true to scale riveted hull! On the original vehicle the 8cm Grenatwerfer 34 mortar could be dismounted and fired from a baseplate, or fired while mounted inside the vehicle."

Die cast armor

1/72 Sherman M4A1 7th Armored Division, France 1944 This is the third release of our popular 1/72 Sherman tanks in Dragon Armor. It is well weathered and portrays a Sherman M4A1 from the 7th Armored Division in France, 1944.

September, 2006

Diecast Armor

1/72 Sherman M4A3(76)W, 761st Tank Bn. "Black Panther" Task Force Rhine, Germany 1st M4A3(76)W & 1st U.S. WWII vehicle in this series! You asked for it....now it's on the way! Destined to become one of the most sought after items in the series, this M4A3(76)W showcases the 761st Tank Battalion as it fought in Task Force Rhine in Germany, 1945.

1/72 German T-34/76 "#742" 6.Pz. Div., Pz.Rgt.11, Russia 1943 This new title features a captured Russian tank which was modified to meet the needs of the Germans.

1/72 Sherman M4A3(76)W, 19th Tank Bn., "Phantom" 9th Armored Division w/VVSS This title showcases a Sherman that fought with the 19th Tank Battalion of the 9th "Phantom" Armored Division. This 1/72 scale tank shows a VVSS Sherman fighting in Belgium in late 1944 in the ferocious effort to contain the "Bulge" created by the German's Ardennes assault. It includes wet ammo storage, 76mm gun and a three-tone camouflage scheme (oliver drab, earth and black).

1/72 HMMWV M998 "Cargo Truck" 1st Infantry Division, 82nd Engineer Brigade, Germany 2003. This preassembled model represents a vehicle actually used in combat from the 82nd engineer brigade of the 1st Infantry Division in 2003.

1/72 Jagdpanzer IV L/70 (Late Production), "#101" Command Version, Germany 1945 w/side skirt armor and antenna This new model features a late production "Command Version" of the L/70. As such, it includes the important "star antenna" and its mount. To ensure that it is true-to-scale, the antenna is composed of a metal rod and photo-etched part. It also includes an accurate three-tone camouflage and is weathered

1/72 T-34/85 Mod. 1944,"#13282", 22th Guards Armored Brigade, 5th Guards Armored Corps, Prague 1945 ~ 1st T-34/85 in the series! 1st T-34/85 in this series! This NEW release features the Russian T-34/85 which fought in Prague in 1945. It is featured in the Soviet green paint scheme. Don't miss out on this "1st in the series" item

1/72 Tiger I "Red #311" (Mid-production), 3./s.Pz.Abt.501, Eastern Front 1944, w/Zimmerit. This Tiger I includes the anti-magnetic Zimmerit coating and is finished in the markings and two-tone camouflage scheme of s.Pz.Abt.501 as it appeared on the Eastern Front in 1944

1/72 Tiger I "White A" (Mid-production), s.Pz.Abt.507 "Blacksmith", Ukraine 1944 w/Zimmerit. This Tiger I includes the anti-magnetic Zimmerit coating and is finished in the markings and camouflage scheme of s.Pz.Abt.507 as it appeared in the Ukraine 1944.

1/72 Sd.Kfz 251/1 Ausf. C, PzGreDiv "Großdeutschland", Kursk 1943 w/detailed interior This 251 includes a fully detailed interior, weathering and represents an actual half-track that fought in 1943.

Diecast Warbirds

1/72 F-15A Eagle "Green Dragons", 318 FIS 25AD 1st F-15A by Dragon Models! This title showcases the unique 318th FIS "Green Dragon" markings. It features an ALL NEW ASAT missile.

1/72 F4F-4 Wildcat "Black 9-F-1", VF-9 "Cat o' Nines", Operation Torch 1942, USS Ranger. This fully finished model features an F4F-4 Wildcat from VF-9 serving aboard the USS Ranger.

1/72 Junkers JU-87-G Stuka, 10.(Pz)/SG 1, Ukraine 1944. 1st Stuka by Dragon Models! This 1/72 scale Stuka is ALL NEW! Finally, a fully detailed and accurate Stuka.

Plastic Models

1/35 Sherman M4A3E8 "Thunderbolt VII" Dragon has invested considerable efforts in research and development of its brand new M4A3E8 Sherman, so much so that this can be considered as the ultimate 1/35 model kit of this variant ever to hit shop shelves! Nothing has been spared in this kit, with completely new parts for the hull, workable suspension assemblies with optional springs, new tracks, and a whole ream of other modifications. There is even an optional set of parts to represent the armor plates that were sometimes welded on for increased protection! This is a complete package, supplying everything that Sherman modelers could ever dream of needing, whether it be in plastic, metal, photo-etched metal, or clear plastic.

1/700 U.S.S. Independence Class Aircraft Carrier ~ Premium Edition

Main Features:

- New flight deck made from clear part

- Photo-etched hanger bay platform

- Radio tower by photo-etched parts

- SK Radar by photo-etched part

- Photo-etched crane in great details

- Updated 20mm single gun mounts and 40mm quad mount cannons

- F6F Hellcat and TBF/M Avenger are conveniently constructed in transparent plastic

- Cartograf decals for three different ships: Independence, San Jacinto and Monterey

- New box art illustration

1/72 Sd. Kfz.251 Ausf. C mit Wurfrahmen 40

Main Features:

- 32cm incrediary projectiles (x6)

- Three mounting plates accurately reproduced in different pattern

- Slide-molded rocket crates

- New-tooled detailed launcher frames

- Photo-etched parts

- DS one-piece tracks

- High quality Cartograf decals

1/35 1st Luftwaffe Field Division (Novgorod 1944) - Gen 2

This is another great figure set in our new GEN 2 series! This series sets the new standard with

detail and realism

almost beyond comprehension.

1/35 Sd. Kfz. 171 Panther D ~ Premium Edition

Following Dragon's Premium Edition Elefant and Kingtiger kits is another great kit: the Panther Ausf.D. Much of the original Dragon Panther kit has been upgraded and improved, with new plastic parts and a whole host of metal parts too.

1/35 German 1st Cavalry Division, Russia 1941 (2 horses w/riders) ~ GEN 2 Series Our first cavalry set to be made in the GEN 2 Series! This kit includes two horses and two riders. Highly detailed GEN 2 sculpting

1/700 "HMS York" (D98), Royal Navy Type 42 Destroyer Batch 3. This premium edition kit includes many NEW features! In addition to being completed as either a waterline or full hull version, it also includes decals to finish the model as the "HMS York", "HMS Manchester", "HMS Gloucester" or "HMS Edinburgh"! With a newly tooled Vickers and photo-etch parts included, this is a must build for any serious ship builder.

1/72 AAV-7A1 w/Up-Gunned Weapon Station: This kit showcases the upgraded version of the AAV by including the "Up-Gunned Weapon Station", a one-man turret fitted with a .50 cal machine gun and a Mk.19 40mm automatic grenade launcher. Further modifications include the new suspension and exhaust/smoke generator

1/35 Panther G, Sd.Kfz. 171 (Late Production) ~ NEW Smart Kit Series

First kit in our new "Smart Kit" Series! This series allows an easier build while still maintaining Dragon quality. No details have been spared! The saying, "Work hard or work smart" definitely applies here, with Dragon's engineers having cleverly developed a kit that will make the modeler's life a lot simpler. We call this series the Smart Kit, because it is a customized solution especially engineered to make building easier and more fun, without sacrificing any quality in the end product!

Action Figures

1/6 "Riess Timm", LWFD Machine Gunner III. Jager-Regiment 43, Russia 1943 This new WWII German figure includes a new MG15 Machine gun, Ankle Boots with new color molded gaiters, and a new headsculpt.

1/6 "Axel Haas" Wehrmacht-Heer Sniper, Grenadier Regt. 980, 272.Infanterie-Division, Falaise-Chambois Pocket, August 1944 (Grenadier)


1/72 Jagdpanzer IV L/48 (Early Production), Pz.Jg.Abt.228, 116.PzDiv. "Greyhound", Normandy 1944 /w Armored Side Skirts: 1st Jagdpanzer IV L/48 by Dragon! This model features an L/48 from Pz.Jg.Abt.228, serving in the 116 "Greyhound" Panzer Division. It is exquisitely finished in the correct unit markings and a wavy green camouflage scheme over the base sand color, as it would have appeared in Normandy 1944. Another interesting aspect of this detailed model is the armored side skirts affixed to the hull sides.

1/72 Spitfire Mk.VB (Madras) Squadron, Deanland Early June 1944: This scale replica Spitfire is highly accurate, and is singled out by its novel marking and paint scheme. The standard camouflage scheme has been painted over with the special black and white stripes that were used to identify Allied aircraft during the Normandy campaign

1/72 Tiger 1 Mid Production w/Zimmerit: This model kit features our revolutionary Zimmerit coating. The texture is so realistic, that Dragon has actually patented the technique! Other features include photo-etched parts and many new parts.

1/72 M4A1 Sherman, Normandy 1944 w/ New Tooling: This kit features an M4A1 that fought in Normandy in 1944. It includes many new parts such as the turret, upper and lower hull and more.


August, 2006

Dragon Diecast Warbirds

1/72 F4U-1D Corsair "White Arrow #107", VF-84 The Wolf Gang, USS Bunker Hill

This detailed Corsair carries the markings of an aircraft from the U.S. Navy's VF-84 operating from the USS Bunker Hill carrier. Its markings include a large white arrow on the tail, and a yellow cowling.1/72 F/A-18E Super Hornet, VFA-14 "Tophatters", USS Nimitz (CVN-68)

1/72 F6F-5 Hellcat "Minsi II" Commander Air Group 15 U.S.S. Essex 1944

This pre-assembled model features an F6F "Minsi II" aboard the USS Essex in 1944 and flown by Cdr. David McCampbell. He scored 34 aerial victories in an F6F, plus a further 20 kills on the ground.

1/72 F-14D Super Tomcat VF-213 "Black Lions" This super detailed model features the colorful paint scheme of the VF-213 Black Lions.

Dragon Plastic Models

1/72 Jagpanther IV L/70 Command Version w/Aluminum Barrel This kit includes all of the modifications associated with the L/70 Command Version including the correct antenna mount, photo-etched star antenna and even a wire antenna rod!

1/72 T-34/85 Mod. 1944 Late Production w/"mattress spring armor" This new kit is an accurate rendition of a T-34/85 Mod. 1944 Late Production tank. Included are numerous NEW parts including a bonus set of photo-etched "mattress spring armor" as was found on T-34s late in the war.

Dragon Figures

1/6 "Geordie Strong" , 1st Hampshires 50th (Northumberland) Division, Meuse-Escaut

Canal, September 1944

This WW2 British action figures contains many new items!

Dragon Diecast Armor

1/35 Tiger I "#122" (Initial Production), s.Pz.Abt.502. Fully pre-assembled and ready for display! Includes a barrel that can recoil!


Due July, 2006

Die Cast

1/72 (Half-Track) Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf. C Infantry Division "Grossdeutschland" Eastern Front 1942 - Dragon's 1st ever pre-assembled Sd.Kfz. 251!!! This version features an Ausf. C version that actually fought on the Eastern Front in 1942. It wears a "panzer grey" paint scheme and includes markings from the Großdeutschland division.

DRW 50243 1/72 Me262B-1a "Red 35", III./E JG 2, May 1945 ~ New Tooling (1st Twin Seater from Dragon) This twin seater version of the Me262 is all newly tooled to accurately replicate the unique features of this version. It features the markings of Ergänzungs-Jagdgeschwader 2 which was an advanced training unit that operated from the Luftwaffe's Lechfield airbase.

DRR 60074 1/72 HMMWV M998 "Gun Truck" 1st Infantry Division Engineer Brigade, Iraq 2003 This pre-assembled model features a basic M998 HMMWV which has had steel plates added around the rear cargo compartment, an M60 machine gun with armored shield mounted in the cargo bed and full interior details! It represents a vehicle actually used in combat from an engineer brigade of the 1st Infantry Division in 2003.

DRR 60218 1/72 German T-34/76 w/side skirts, 2.Panzer Division "Das Reich", Operation Citadel, Kursk 1943 This captured T-34 model features the addition of the Notek light, new storage boxes and the installation of a radio. It is finished in a three-color camouflage paint scheme, with large balkenkreuz markings for identification, and has also been fitted with a special set of side skirts.

Plastic Kit

DRA 6247 1/35 Sd.Kfz. 251/16 Ausf. D Flammpanzerwagen w/New Tooling and Bonus parts This kit features the Ausf. D version of the Flammpanzerwagen. It includes numerous NEWparts including the flamethrowers, projector shields, guard rails, decals and more!



Due June, 2006

1/35 M1A1 AIM - All New Tooling: This ALL NEW kit features the M1A1 with Abrams Integrated Management (AIM). All parts have been meticulously researched to ensure accuracy. In addition, we have used a team of consultants to provide insight from both the technical and modeller's perspective. With extensive slide-molding and inclusion of numerous multimedia parts.

1/48 Heinkel He 162 Volksjäger + Mistel bombing system: Main Features:

- new tooled connection mountings between the two fuselage

- fully detailed He162 engine

- photo-etched parts for cowling cover hinges - makes the cover moveable

- transparent parts for canopy

- photo-etched parts for upgrading other details such as instrument panel

- trolley is accurately replicated.

- two types of optional tails for He162

- new Cartograf decals

1/700 U.S.S. Arizona (BB-39) ~ Premium Edition Kit: With this premium edition release we are revisiting a classic Dragon title. As befitting this famous warship, we have added numerous enhancements and modifications. These include newly tooled plastic parts for the bridge and gun turrets, completely new lower hull and much more!


Die Cast

1/72 Jagdpanzer IV L/70 "L01", Hungary 1945: This model features a Jagdpanzer IV with a special winter camouflage scheme. It features an overall white color with 'splotches' of yellow. This tank-hunter was rushed into combat to try and stem the tide of the Red Army tanks closing in on Hungary in 1945.

1/72 Panther G "#135", Early Production, Normandy 1944 w/Zimmerit: This model features a German Panther G that fought in Normandy in 1944 to repel the Allied invasion. It features an authentic zimmerit coating and a three-tone camouflage pattern.

Plastic Models

1/72 T-34/76 Mod. 1943, Captured by the German Army: This plastic kit is of an actual captured T-34/76. It has many modifications that the Germans made including a new cupola, Notek light, new storage boxes and the installation of a radio.

1/144 Panzer Korps - Jagdpanzer IV/Hetzer : This new plastic model kit series is fully detailed and was designed using the latest CAD technology. It includes four separate two item sets and are some of the most detailed kits ever in 1/144 scale.

Hetzer Early Production + Jagdpanzer IV A-0

Hetzer Late Production + Jagdpanzer IV L/48

Pz.Aufkl.38(t) w/7.5cm Kwk + Jagdpanzer IV L/70

Flammpanzer 38(t) + Jagdpanzer IV L/70(A)


Georgian Legion- - due August

DRA 6277 1/35 Georgian Legion, Normandy 1944 This four piece figure set features soldiers from the Georgion Legion who have been taken by surprise in an assault. Their trench system and positions are overrun, and there is no option left but to hold up their hands in surrender. Each is in a unique and lifelike pose.

Main Features:


Dragon Warbirds - - due September

DRW 50127 1/72 F4U-1D Corsair "Day's Knights", VMF-312Another excellent Corsair release. This title showcases VMF-312 who had distinctive white on navy blue "checkerboard" tail markings. In honor of Major Richard M. Day, the men nicknamed the squadron "Day's Knights." They were later known as the "Checkerboarders".

Main Features:

Accurate F4U mold - 1/72 authentic scale - High quality diecast metal- Historically accurate - Removable missiles - Detailed cockpit -Opening/Closed Canopy option-Engraved panel lines -Moveable flight control surfaces - -Rotating propeller -Ready to display - Display In Flight or In Landing Mode (stand included) -Approximate dimensions: 5.6"L x 6.8"W x

50130 1/72 F-14A Tomcat "Black Aces", U.S. Navy VF-41 This model represents one of the two VF-41 F-14A's that were engaged in a duel with a pair of Libyan Su-22 fighters in 1981.Main Features:

Working "Variable Sweep" wings! NEW - 1/72 Authentic Scale - Accurate F-14A mold approved by Northrop Grumman - High quality diecast metal -Historically accurate - Removable missiles - Detailed cockpit - Opening canopy - Moveable flight control surfaces - Engraved panel lines - Ready for display -Display in flight or in landing mode (stand included) - Approximate dimensions: 10.3"L x 10.7"W (unswept) x 6.3"W (swept) x 2.7"H

501231/72 Spitfire Mk. Vb, No. 249 Sqn, Takali 1942 1st Spitfire by Dragon Models!An excellent release, this mighty Spitfire showcases one of the aircraft that brilliantly led the defense of Malta in 1942.

Main Features:

- New aircraft type! NEW - Accurate Spitfire mould - 1/72 authentic scale - High quality diecast metal - Historically accurate - Detailed cockpit - Opening/Closed Canopy option

- Engraved panel lines - Moveable flight control surfaces - Rotating propeller - Ready to display - Display In Flight or In Landing Mode (stand included) - Approximate dimensions: 5"L x 6.1"W x 1.9"H


DRA 7259 1/72 T-34/76 Mod. 1941 (Armor Pro Series)

This famous subject is an essential buy for all serious modelers and accurately represents the 1941 version.

As a part of our Armor Pro Series, it features many extras.

NEW Tooling:

- Newly tooled mantlet - New gun barrel - Toolboxes are completely new - New tooling for the turret roof

MORE great features:

- Modified one-piece tracks - Photo-etched parts - Metal tow cable - Wide selection of decals by Cartograf

DRA 6271 1/35 Advance to the Rhine, U.S. 1st Army at Remagen, 1945

This six piece figure set includes a unit commander, three rifleman, a radio operator and a medic. Each is in a unique and lifelike pose.

Main Features:

- Six figures - Unique and lifelike poses - Detailed and accurate sculpting - Full assortment of gear for each figure (SCR-300 backpack radio for radio operator, Medical pouches for medic etc.)


1/35 88mm Flak 36 w/Flak Artillery Crew and BONUS features

This release is destined to be a legend! The eighty-eight is probably the most well known artillery piece of WWII. After painstaking research, this ALL-NEW kit greatly surpasses the detail of kits on the market today and is loaded with extra features.

Features:

- ALL NEW tooling - Cradle and Shield -Two kinds of gun cradles, each with full internal details -Exquisitely detailed traverse wheels - Handles on the gun crew seat can be assembled in either operational or transportation mode - Detailed fuse setter - Detachable gun shield (depending on which gun mount is used)- Slide molded one-piece shield with exquisite detail on both faces - Shield is molded to correct scale thickness - Armored viewing cover can be open/closed - Traversing pedestal and cruciform legs - Fully detailed gun mount (unsurpassed detail) - Full detail on all surfaces, including turntable and bottom plate - Fully functional and highly detailed cruciform legs - Right/left legs can be folded up for transportation - Stabilising jack assemblies can be height adjusted for uneven ground

Slide-molded securing spikes - Additional half-length securing spikes suitable for dioramas

Trailer

Fully detailed trailer - Slide molded one-piece front and rear trailer units -Individual suspension components - Full detail for trailer's brake system and fittings - Cable reel has full detail w/ cable - Workable towing bar is detachable - Groundbreaking injection molded multi-layered tires w/extreme detail

Bonus

6 man gun crew w/range finder - Metal recuperator - Aluminum barrel for Type 18 barrel

Aluminum barrel for Type 36 barrel (two separate parts) - Brass ammo x 3 types - Ammo box x 2 types (wooden and wicker) - Photo-etched parts - Cartograf decals for the camouflage paint scheme on gun shield - Cartograf decals for various divisional markings

Metal chains - Stunning box art by Mr. Ron Volstad


Two Maus's

CAN Do 1/144 German Super Heavy Tank Maus w/Grassland diorama This series is fully detailed and historically accurate in 1/144 scale. Each item represents a different camouflage scheme and comes with a grassland diorama base.

Collect both pieces to complete the set!

Features:

- True to 1/144 scale - - Fully researched and accurate - Detailed camouflage patterns

- Fully assembled - Includes a sturdy display case - Includes Grassland diorama!

- Approximate dimensions: 5.5"L x 2"W x 2"H

Die Cat 1/72 German Super Heavy Tank M.U.T. Maus, Boblingen 1944This version of the Maus features a mock-up turret that was actually used for vehicle testing and trials after the tank was transported to Böblingen in January of 1944.

Main Features: - Completely new-tooled Maus mold - True-scale model Historically accurate painting and weathering Detailed and weathered track links Includes display case


70193 1/6 "Alte & Junge" Fallschirmjager 8cm Mortar Team FJR3,1.Fallschirmjager-Division This great twin pack is loaded with great new items including the 8cm mortar!Name:Alte (Feldwebel) &Junge (Jäger)Uniform1940 Fliegerbluse w/ Tresse Braid & 1940 Fliegerbluse (Gefreiter)

Fallschirmjäger Jump Smock, 3rd pattern

M35 Fallschirmjäger Helmet w/ Leather Liner ~ New Pattern 05'

Fallschirmjäger Trousers - Fallschirmjäger Boots (front-laced)

Equipment

MP40 Ammunition Pouch - Kar98k Ammunition Pouch- M31 Breadbag - Luftwaffe M31 Bread Bag - Luftwaffe Equipment Belt w/ belt loops - Luftwaffe Y-Harness ~ New Pattern '05 - S84/94 Bayonet and Scabbard - Gravity Knife w/ lanyard - M31 Mess Kit w/ weathering - M31 Water Bottle

Weapons

Luger P.08 w/Holster - Walther P-38 - MP40 Submachine Gun w/ magazine - Kar98k Rifle ~ New Pattern 05' - 8 cm Mortar w/ Base -8 cm Mortar Round

8cm Motar Ammo Crate (Wooden)

Insignia

Luftwaffe Parachutist Patch - Collar Tabs (Luftwaffe Feldwebel)- Collar Patch (Luftwaffe: Oberjager) -Shoulder tabs (Luftwaffe - Feldwebel) - Shoulder Tabs (Fallschirmjäger - Jäger) - Sleeve Insignia (Luftwaffe Feilwebel) -1939 Iron Cross (First class) Medal -1939 Wound Badge in Silver - Kreta Cuff Title- Afrika Cuff Title

Can Do Die Cast

201541/144 U.S. Air Force Aircraft Series 2 - This three piece series includes:- A-10A Thunderbolt II 492nd FS, 48th FW- F-15E Strike Eagle 138th FS, 174th FW

- F-16C Fighting Falcon 23rd FS, 52nd FW

Features:- True to 1/144 scale - Fully researched and accurate - Detailed camouflage patterns- Fully assembled Available: June 2005

1/144 German Railway Vehicles: Each item in this series is a complete diorama! Each includes different rail and armored cars, track, rail embankment and even a display case. Each piece is fully detailed and historically accurate.

This three piece series includes:

- Artilleriewagen + Box Car + Plattformwagen + Pz. III

- Kommandowagen + Flatbed + Panzertragerwagen + Pz.38(t)

- Infanteriewagen + Flattformwagen + Pz. IV + Gondola

Features:

- Each item is fully detailed and historically accurate - Pre-assembled - Superb painting


1/72 German Super Heavy Tank M.U.T. Maus, Boblingen 1944 - due July

This version of the Maus features a mock-up turret that was actually used for vehicle testing and trials after the tank was transported to Böblingen in January of 1944.

Features: Completely new-tooled Maus mold - True-scale model - Historically accurate painting and weathering - Detailed and weathered track links - Includes display case


1/144 US Air Force Aircraft series 2

This three piece series includes:

- A-10A Thunderbolt II 492nd FS, 48th FW
- F-15E Strike Eagle 138th FS, 174th FW
- F-16C Fighting Falcon 23rd FS, 52nd FW

This series is fully detailed and historically accurate in 1/144 scale. Collect all three pieces to complete the set!

Features:

- True to 1/144 scale
- Fully researched and accurate
- Detailed camouflage patterns
- Fully assembled

1/6 "Theodor Wolte", Wehrmacht Heer Pionier, 34.Infanterie-Div., Central Sector, Eastern Front 1944 (Pionier) FeaturesBarbed Wire (Metal) NEW!UniformM36 Helmet (Metal) NEW! - M36 Field Blouse NEW! - Collarless Field Shirt - Collar band

M37 Trousers, Langehosen -Camo Overtrousers (Heer Splinter Patten) NEW! - Zeltbahn -

Marching Boot - Armored Force Helmet

Equipment

M31 Breadbag - Combat Suspender ~ New Pattern 04' ("Y" Straps) - M30 Gas mask -

Wehrmacht Equipment Belt w/ belt loops ~ New Pattern 04' - Engineer Backpack - 3kg Explosive Charge - Wire Cutters - Detonator - 1kg Explosive Charge - Saw (metal) - "Death Head" Flag - S84/98 Bayonet - M31 Mess Kit w/ weathering - Cord for Explosive Charge - Right Hand Belt Pouch- Left Hand Belt Pouch - Saw Pouch - Wire Cutter Pouch - Long Shovel Pouch - "Death Head" Flag Pouch - S84/98 Bayonet Scabbard -Long Shovel - M31 Water Bottle

Weapons

M24 Stick Grenade (Stielhandgranate 24) - Tellermine 35 (Stahl) - Tellermine 42 Anti-Tank Mine - Luger P.08 w/Holster - Kar98k Rifle ~ New Pattern 05 -

InsigniaShoulder Taps (Wehrmacht - Engineer) - Collar Tabs (Wehrmacht - Engineer) -Clear stand mount

1/700 USS Essex (CV-09): 1st USS Essex Class ship by Dragon Models!

Finally, a 1/700 USS Essex kit worthy of this great carrier! This kit is sure to become an instant favorite. All of the great features are listed below including a world's first 1/700 photo etched deck crew!

Main Features:

- Authentic 1:700 scale model of the USS Essex in its original form in 1943-1944 - Option of either a waterline version or a full hull version - Display stand included - Detailed Hangar deck with interior details - Contains parts so all hull-side doors can be modeled in an open, half-open or closed position - Flight deck elevators can be posed as raised or lowered - Finely detailed bridge superstructure (all one piece) - Slide-molded 5-inch twin turrets (Slide mold technology)

- Different types of radar provided, including YE Homing Beacon, SC Radar, SK Radar and Mk37 Director - Super detailed anti-aircraft guns including 5-inch .38 Cabiber Single Open Mount, Quadruple 40mm Bofors and Single 20mm Qerlikon

- Onboard aircraft consisting of SBD Dauntless, F6F Hellcat and TBF/M Avenger are conveniently constructed in transparent plastic - Cartograf decals offer 2 marking schemes, plus air group and national insignia - 1:700 photo-etched deck crew --World's First! - Deck-edge elevator can be positioned up or down - Plastic and photo-etched options for safety net

New Dragon Warbirds

1/72 F-15D Eagle 60th TFS, 33rd RFW "Fighting Crows" (Eglin AFB)

Features

1/72 Authentic Scale- High Quality Diecast Metal -Historically Accurate -Removable Weapons - Detailed Cockpits - Opening Canopies - Moving Wing Flaps - Pre-assembled - Display In Flight or In Landing Mode

About the 60th Tactical Fighter Squadron: The 60th Fighter Squadron is one of two combat flying squadrons in the 33rd Fighter Wing Operations Group, 33rd Fighter Wing. The mission of the 60th Fighter Squadron is to prepare and maintain a 24 Primary Assigned Aircraft (PAA) combat-coded F-15C squadron for worldwide deployment and air combat operations.

1/72 F-15D Eagle 22nd TFS, 36th TFW "Stingers" (Spangdahlem AB)

About the 22nd Tactical Fighter Squadron: The squadron has been tasked with maintaining combat fighter proficiency in Europe since 1948.

1/72 F-15E Strike Eagle 3rd Wing, 90th FS "Pair-O-Dice" (Elmendorf AFB)

About the 90th Fighter Squadron: The mission of the 90th Fighter Squadron is to be a combat-ready fighter squadron prepared for rapid worldwide deployment of F-15E aircraft to accomplish precision engagement of surface targets using a wide variety of conventional air-to-surface munitions. The squadron trains in the fighter missions of strategic attack, interdiction, offensive counter-air (air-to-surface), suppression of enemy defenses, as well as offensive and defensive counter-air (air-to-air).


Two New 1/72 Kits Released

1/72 M1025 + M1025 with Armor Survivability Kit (ASK)

The wait is over! We have produced the world's finest 1/72 scale HMMWV using completely new tooling and the latest data available. This kit is based on extensive research of the units currently operating in Iraq. That's not all... This kit includes TWO complete HMMWV's in one box!

Features:

- Includes two complete models - a standard M1025, and an M1025 with Armor Survivability Kit (ASK) - Includes Four different weapons and their respective mounts - Includes a protective Gun Shield for the gunner - Doors can be shown either open or closed - Includes winches to convert the Humvees into M1026 versions - The rear hatch can be posed open or shut. - Superbly detailed accessories such as ammo boxes and water cans are included - Completely detailed chassis and suspension system - Front brush guard can be modeled in plastic or with the optional photo-etched parts - Various unit markings are possible with high quality Cartograf decals

1/72 StuG IV - Sd. Kfz. 167 (Late Production)

This kit accurately represents the late model StuG IV including the gun mantlet, MG shield, exhaust mufflers and pipes.... all of which are newly molded parts! This item also features Dragon Styrene (DS) tracks and slide mold technology. Read below for more on these Dragon innovations.

Features:

- All new StuG IV molds - Features the late production gun mantlet- - Includes the correct MG mount with shield - Tracks are produced in the revolutionary DS, which allows unprecedented detail - One-piece return rollers that are highly detailed and convenient to assemble, thanks to slide mold technology - Road wheel hubs are separate pieces, allowing unparalleled detail- Accurate Cartograf decals with various marking options


Battle of the Bulge Kingtiger Just Released!

1/35 Kingtiger - Henschel Turret "Battle of the Bulge" (Sd.Kfz.182) w/BONUS parts

Dragon commemorates the Battle of the Bulge with this unique kit -- a Henschel-turreted Kingtiger number 222.

Features:

- Newly tooled "Magic Tracks" appear on the Kingtiger for the first time (Tight friction fit and no clean up necessary - see below for more details) - - Road wheels are of Dragon's most accurate and up to date quality - - Aluminum 88mm gun barrel - Brass ammo projectiles - Metal tow cables - Cartograf decals represent the well-photographed tank number 222 - Eight bonus Fallschirmjager figures that help to replicate a series of famous German WW2 photos - Photo-etched fret for engine grill - Photo-etched fret supplies detailed base caps for projectiles

About Dragon's "Magic Tracks":

These tracks come ready to assemble, with no clean up necessary! They even snap together using a tight friction fit for easy assembly. Just a light application of glue afterwards is all that is needed -- the magic of Magic Tracks!

Dragon Warbirds

1/72 F-14B Tomcat VF-103 "Jolly Rogers", U.S. Navy 2002

1st F-14B by Dragon Models!

Main Features:

- Working "Variable Sweep" wings! NEW - - 1/72 Authentic Scale - - High Quality Diecast Metal -- Historically Accurate - - Removable Weapons - - Detailed Cockpits - - Opening Canopies- - Moving Wing Flaps- - - Pre-assembled - - - Display In Flight or In Landing Mode

About the VF-103 "Jolly Rogers":

One of the most well-known Navy fighter squadrons is the "Jolly Rogers" Fighter Squadron VF-103, based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. The famous skull-and-crossbones design has been with the squadron since its inception as VF-17 in 1943. The Jolly Rogers name and motif was handed down from the squadron's first aircraft, the F4U Corsair. Traditions run deep in naval aviation, so the name has been faithfully carried forward ever since. Source: www.flightjournal.com

 1/72 F/A-18F Super Hornet VFA-2 "Bounty Hunters", U.S. Navy

About the VFA-2 Bounty Hunters:

VFA-2, the Bounty Hunters, is the Carrier Air Wing 2's air superiority and interceptor squadron. VFA-2 is based at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA. On 6 October, 2003, VFA-2 took delivery of its first F/A-18F. The transition to the new aircraft took only four and a half months, the shortest time ever for a Tomcat to Super Hornet transition. With the Constellation being decommissioned, VFA-2 was reassigned to the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) to deploy with CVW-2.

1/72 F/A-18F Super Hornet VFA-102 "Diamondbacks", U.S. Navy 2003

About the VFA-102 "Diamondbacks":

The VF-102 DIAMONDBACKS were established on July 1, 1955 in Jacksonville, Florida. Having served on numerous carriers, the Diamondbacks have proven themselves to be one of the most versatile strike fighter squadrons in the Navy.

1/72 F-4U-1D Corsair VBF-83, USS Essex, Spring 1945

1st F-4U-1D Corsair by Dragon Models!

About the F-4U-1D Corsair:

In 1942 production of the Corsair began, a lightweight fighter paired with the most powerful engine then available. It was used successfully as a carrier-based fighter bomber by the US Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War 2. It had a distinctive front profile with its inverted gull-wings, necessary to give enough ground clearance for the large propeller. This A total of 12,681 Corsairs were produced.


1/400 Saturn V Rocket (Multistage Diecast)

This is our second version of the Saturn V Rocket. This one features removeable stages and increased detail. Our first version was very popular, don't wait too long to add this one to your collection.

Features:

- Over 10.5" tall - Each stage can be separated to display either apart or as a complete rocket - High quality diecast metal - Extremely detailed engines and individual stages - Historically accurate - Includes a launch base

About the Saturn V:

The Saturn V (popularly known as the Moon Rocket) was a multistage liquid-fuel expendable rocket used by NASA's Apollo and Skylab programs. It was the largest production model of the Saturn family of rockets. On all but one of its flights, the Saturn V consisted of three stages - the S-IC first stage, S-II second stage and the S-IVB third stage. An average mission used the rocket for a total of about 20 minutes.


Dragon Armor Diecast - - due April

1 /72 Kingtiger (Porsche Turret), sPzAbt.501, Normandy, July 1944 w/Zimmerit Coating

This model features a newly-tooled turret, upper hull and lower hull and truly replicates this impressive tank.

Features:

- Zimmerit coating - - - Newly tooled turret, upper hull and lower hull - - - Realistically painted tracks- - Authentic weathering - - - Accurately painted markings- - Anti-aircraft MG included - Clear display case

Two new Action Figures Due May, 2005

1/6 "Henrich Weller" - 10th Medic, Operation Market Garden, Holland 1944

Uniform

M42 Helmet (L/Metal) w/Red Cross - - SS M44 Dot Camo Drill Jacket - - Field Shirt NEW Pattern '04 - - M43 Trousers, Keilhosen- - New Ankle Boots (Black) w/ gaiters - - Lace up German Ankle Boots NEW Pattern '05

Equipment

M31 Breadbag - - Clothing Bag M1931 (Medic Bag) - - Waffen-SS Equipment Belt- - M31 Water Bottle Strap - - Combat Suspender NEW Pattern '04 ("Y" Straps) - - Wound Tags - - Safety Pins in Paper Envelope - - 4" Double-Blunt Scissors - - Bandage Scissors - - Large Medical Pouch - - First Aid Dressing (Large) - - First Aid Dressing (Small) - - Triangular Cloth Arm Slings - - Medical Eye-cream - - Ammonia Aromatic Spirit - - Mounted Medical Personnel's Pouch - - M31 Mess Kit (w/weathering) - - M31 Water Bottle with hair -- Standard Medical Water Bottle (1 litre)

Weapons

M1911A1.45 calibre Pistol (Type 2) - - M1911A1.45 calibre Pistol Magazine (II) -

Insignia

Medical Arm Brassard - - Waffen SS Sleeve Eagle - - Qualified Disinfector for SS (Diamond)- - Shoulder Tabs (WSS-Medic)

1/6 "Arthur Hecht" SS Panzer Grenadier NCO, Eastern Front, 1943

Uniform

Camo Field Cap NEW! - - Stahlhelm M42 Helmet (Metal) - - Camo Helmet Cover NEW! - - Camo Face Veil - - Camo Mask- - Toque (Head Hat) - - M40 Camo Smock NEW!- - Sweater with Button NEW!- - - M43 Field Blouse (WSS) w/ Tresse Braid NEW!- - - New Ankle Boots (Black) w/ gaiters- - SS M43 Dot Camo Drill Trousers - - Lace up German Ankle Boots ~ New Pattern 05'

Equipment

SVT Ammunition Pouch - - M31 Breadbag - - Waffen-SS Equipment Belt - - -M38 Gas Mask - - Container - - P.08 Holster - - S84/98 Bayonet- - M31 Mess Kit w/weathering - - S84/98 Bayonet Scabbard - - M1935 Map / Dispoatch Leather Case ~ New Pattern 05'- - M31 Water Bottle

Weapons

Luger P.08 w/Magazine - - AVT-40 20-round Magazine- - SVT-40 Automatic Rifle with Telescopic Sight NEW!- -

Insignia

1939 Iron Cross (Second class) Ribbon - - Waffen SS Sleeve Eagle - - Shoulder Tap (SS Panzergrenadier - Unterscharfuhrer)- - Collar Tap (SS-Unterscharfuhrer)


Two New 1/35 Kits for April 2005

1/35 Sd. Kfz. 251/7 Ausf. D Pioneerpanzerwagen (3 in 1)

Each one seems to be more popular than the last. This kit can be assembled into one of these 3 different Pioneerpanzerwagen's:
- Standard engineer vehicle
- Command vehicle used by HQ companies
- Vehicle mounted with 2.8cm AT gun

Features:
- Newly tooled parts including radio set with antennas and a mounting panel for the AT gun
- Includes assault bridges
- Photo-etched parts (including fret)
- Brass 2.8cm Ammo rounds
- 2.8cm anti-tank gun
- 4 Pioneerpanzerwagen figures
- Specialized Pioneerpanzerwagen equipment
- Comprehensive mine & explosives set
- Detailed infantry uniform items and weapons
- Detailed individual track links
- Features Dragons EZ-Tracks
- Clear vision blocks can be shown in open or closed positions
- Side stowage boxes can be modeled as opened or closed
- Reflective side mirrors
- Decals by Cartograf with a wide range of markings
- License plates

DRA6226 1/35 Bergepanzer Tiger

Features:
- New parts including the upper hull, frontal armor and the characteristic superstructure at the rear
- Derrick crane can be portrayed as folded or deployed
- Convenient one-piece tracks
- All hatches can be modeled in open or closed positions
- Features the new rear-mounted superstructure with ball-mount for the MG34
- Photo-etched parts
- Cartograf Decals


Dragon Announces 1/72 German Super Heavy Tank E-100 Diecast

Features:
- Completely new-tooled
- True-scale model of the E-100
- Historically accurate three-tone camouflage
- Detailed and weathered track links
- Includes display case

Dragon Announces Two new 1/72 Diecast for March 2005

1/72 StuG IV - Early Production

This high quality 1/72 representation of the StuG IV is another great addition to Dragon's plastic line. Features:
- New Tooling
- Full details including correct mantlet, hatches, MG Shield, and spare wheel rack
- One piece molded dual road wheels (no assembly required!)
- Accurately reproduced one-piece tracks
- Photo-etched parts for sideskirts and their brackets
- Decals by Cartograf

1/72 Jagtiger (Porsche Version),Sd. Kfz. 186, 3/sPZJgAbt 653, Germany 1945

Features:
- completely new-tooled Porsche turret
- true-scale model of the Jagdtiger
- Historically accurate two-tone camouflage
- die cast upper hull
- Detailed and weathered track links
- display case


Dragon Hobby Expo Slated for July 2005

The 2005 International Plastic Modelers' Society USA national convention, slated for July 20-23 at Atlanta's Cobb Galleria Center, got even more intriguing in November with the announcement by Dragon Models that its Dragon Hobby Expo would be held in conjunction with that show. What's more, hobby retailers will have an active role in the latter event, according to officials at Dragon Models USA, City of Industry, Calif.

Liam Cusack, marketing coordinator for Dragon Models USA, says the expo will be held in the hall next to the IPMS convention, and will feature prototypes of upcoming new items, World War II veterans who will be giving speeches and autographing 1:6 figures for which they were the model, and exclusive products available only to retailers who are exhibiting at the Dragon Hobby Expo. Such dealers can sell those products to consumers at the expo or take them back to their store and sell them there. Dragon does not sell product in its hobby show booths.

"Last year we had our booth to show products, but we invite any of the hobby stores selling Dragon stuff to set up in the hall," Cusack says. "We've already started signing up retailers."

Dragon formerly was a major sponsor of the Weekend of Heroes show, which was held last summer. But the advent of the Dragon Hobby Expo "worked out perfectly, because we wanted to work with IPMS and we wanted an East Coast show as well," Cusack says, adding that further details on the expo were to be forthcoming by late 2004 or early 2005.


Dragon Warbirds

1/72 Me109E-1, 9/JG2 "Yellow 11" Battle of Britain, Summer 1940

JG 2 got it's nickname from very famous WW I ace, Manfred von Richthofen, or 'Red Baron' as he is more commonly known.

This model is Dragon's first Me 109E-1!
- newly-tooled Me 109E-1
- engraved panel lines
- accurate camouflage painting

1/72 Fw190D-9 "Papegai Staffel"/JV44, April 1945
Pilot: Staffelkapitän Hauptmann Waldemer Wübke

This Dragon's 1/72 replica of the "Papegai Staffel" wears authentic markings as the real one in April 1945. Moreover, its body is engraved with accurate panel lines and it comes with highly detailed cockpit, nicely molded armament and realistic landing gears. Other special features include tunable rudder, canopy slided open/close and movable wing flap.

Three New 1/35 Kits

1/35 T-34/76 German Army

This kit features a captured T-34 with modified German parts and emblems.
FEATURES:
- Pz. III commander cupola (open/close option)
- T-34 turret hatch
- German OVM
- storage bins and tool box
- notek blackout light and rear light

1/35 Sd.Kfz. 251/21 Ausf. D Schutzenpanzerwagen - Drilling MG 151

This kit includes 8 new-tooled parts, 10 features and 6 bonus items!
1/35 Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E (Sd.Kfz. 181) Tiger I Initial Type (3 in 1) w/ Bonus Features

This kit can be assembled into 3 different Tiger 1's:
a. sPzAbt 502 Leningrad, January 1943 (Tactical no. 100)
b. sPzAbt 502 Leningrad, January 1943 (Tactical no. 121)
c. Tiger I Initial Type w/Fording pipe

1/35 Sd. Kfz. 182 Kingtiger (Battle of Bulge)

New-Tooled Parts:
Kgs 73/800/152 track link, 18-teeth Sprockets
Special Features:
Additional 18-teeth sprocket
Two kinds of gun shield, New photo-etched parts
Metal cable wire, Cartograf decal
Bonus:
Volksgrenadier x 4, Aluminum barrel
Brass 88mm ammunition


1/72 Panther Ausf. F - - due January, 2005

This model successfully reconstructs the unfinished Panther Ausf F according to its original design!

- diecast chassis and hull are mounted with an accurate plastic Schmalturm turret

- includes two special metallic cables
- detailed camouflage and markings
- weathered track links

 1/72 Jagdtiger Porsche Version

Mounted with a 12.8cm gun, Jagdtiger proved to be the most powerful tank destroyer during WWII.

Features:

1. New-tooled charasteristic Porsche version suspension and road wheels

2. Photo-etched for engine grille

3. Cartograf decal

4. New-tooled one-piece track link

5. Barrel travelling rack with lock/unlock option

King Tiger (Henschel Turret) 2/sPzAbt 506, Andler 1944

sPzAbt 506 is the only Heer Tiger Battalion taking part in the Ardennes offensive.

Features

- Features pre-injected Zimmerit coating
- Historically accurate markings and camouflage

King Tiger (Henschel Turret) 1/sPzAbt 101, France 1944

This 1/72 static die-cast model features a King Tiger mounted with a Henschel turret of the sPzAbt 101 in France in 1944.

Features:


Action Figures Due January 2005

1/6 "Aldo Holger" Totenkopf Panzergrenadier, SS-Panzergrenadier-Regt.5 "Thule", Hungary - December 1944

New Features:

M42 helmet (metal)
Pea dot camouflage hook

Pea dot camouflage tiger mittens
Pea dot camouflage reversible parka
Pea dot camouflage reversible trousers
Lace up ankle boots
Combat suspender
"Thule" cuff title

1/6 "Jupp Bauer" Bicycle Trooper, Kampfgruppe Kunkel, 26, VGD (Vorausabeteilung) Sibert, December 1944

New Features:

M42 helmet (metal)
Winter reversible parka
"Sumpfmuster-43" reversible trousers
Additional ankle boots (laced)
Combat suspender
Panzerfaust 60m x 2
Bicycle w/panzerfaust mout


DRR60039 1/72 Demolition-Tiger w/Zimmerit Coating
This Dragon Armor title includes our patented zimmerit coating injection. This coating truly simulates the real look of WW2 German Zimmerit!
Features:
- Zimmerit coating injection
- Maximum detail and authenticity
- Detailed crane
- Metallic wire cable
- Special weathering on track links
- Display case included

Die Cast Due December 2004

DRW55675: 1/400 P-3C Orion JMSDF, 4th Air Wing, 6th Squadron "Lucifer"
The JMSDF is commanded by the chief of the maritime staff and includes the maritime staff office, the self-defense fleet, five regional district commands, the air-training squadron, and various support units, such as hospitals and schools.

DRW55722: 1/400 C-130H Hercules JASDF "2004 Special Iraq Mission"
This C-130H was the first JASDF humanitarian flight into Iraq in early 2004. This was the first time that Japanese airmen have deployed to a conflict zone since the end of World War II.

DRW55751: 1/400 Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) MD-82 "Star Alliance"
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is part of the SAS Group. They currently operate 25 MD-82's. They were also one of the founding airlines of the Star Alliance network, the first truly global airline network, formed on 14 May 1997.

DRW55762: 1/400 Singapore Airlines 747-400 "Star Alliance"
Over the last two decades, Singapore Airlines has grown from a regional airline into one of the world's leading passenger and cargo carriers. This model features the 747-400 painted in Star Alliance colors.


Action Figures due December 2004

 DRF74009: 1/6 Alexander The Great: This figure features Alexander the Great with all the detail befitting a King! Every item is newly tooled! With his divine ambition, Alexander, the King of Macedonia, conquered from Egypt to India, creating not only an empire which brought him eternal glory but was also the beginning of the western civilized world. Don't miss this one.

1/6 "Erwin Rommel" Generalfeldmarshal Atlantic Wall 1944

DRF70332 1/6 "Philipp Wagner" 5.Panzer-Division "Wiking" (Unterscharfuhrer), Bialystoke Poland, August 1944

 DRF70111 Green Falkland Islands -1st Figure from the new Full Gear Extreme Series!-
The full gear extreme series is a brand-new concept in Dragon's Modern 1:6 action figure line -- Each figure includes an ultra-detailed uniform, weaponry with functional parts, and a full load of equipment!
To commemorate the "Battle of Goose Green", one of the most memorable battles during Falkland War, we present "Graham" a British Paratrooper who fought hard to retake the Argentinean invaded Falkland Islands

DRF70339 1/6 Oscar McKinnon Special Air Service Commando, 2nd SAS Regiment, NW Europe 1944 (Private)
This 12" action figure is a replica of an SAS Commando soldier who fought in France. Most items are upgraded New pattern 2004 versions.


DRA6215: 1/35 Fallschirmjager 8cm Mortar Team (Italy 1944) - - due December
This kit features a Fallschirmjager 8cm mortar team in Italy 1944. It consists of four team members in combat poses and an accurate 8cm Granatwerfer 34 mortar. One kit creates a great vignette, or use more than one to make a Monte Cassino diorama!
Can Do Miniatures - - - due December

1/144 Challenger II & Warrior
This series includes:
20108-A (21%): Warrior FV510, The Black Watch, Iraq 2003
20108-B (12%): Warrior FV510, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment, IFOR 1996
20108-C (12%): Challenger 2, Royal Army, Batus, Canada
20108-D (18%): Challenger 2, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, KFOR
20108-E (12%): Challenger 2 w/Up Grade Armor, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Kosovo 2000
20108-F (21%): Challenger 2 w/Up Grade Armor, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Iraq 2003
20108-X (4%): Special - Warrior FV510, The Cheshire Regiment, UNPROFOR 1992

1/72 German Heavy Tank E-100 - - due November

The E-100 project was commissioned in order to standardize parts. It was to be built in classes of varying sizes to replace existing vehicles.

Here are the details:

1. Complete new-tooled kit (except turret & gun shield)

2. Modified turret with new details, different from Maus

3. Photo-etched parts for engine grille

4. Photo-etched parts for muzzle brake

5. one-piece track link of Dragon's innovative material - Dragon Styrene

6. panzer crew x 2

7. Cartograf decal


Dragon Announces October Releases

60019 1/72 Sd.Kfz. 181 Tiger-I Mid Production, sPzAbt 509, 1944

60020 1/72 Sd.Kfz. 181 Tiger-I Mid Production, sPzAbt 508, March 1944

60033 1/72 M2A2 ODS Bradley 1-41 Infantry, 1st Armored Division, Baghdad 2003

60034 1/72 M2A2 ODS Bradley, 1st Infantry Division "Big Red One" Germany

55566 1/400 Northwest Airlines L-1049 with Collectors Tin ~ N5172V

55641 1/400 Varig 777-200ER "75th Anniversary" ~ PP-VRA

55689 1/400 Lockheed US Navy P-3A Orion - World Traveler

55729S 1/400 Airbus A340-300 with Trent 500 Engine


 Dragon Announces Die Cast Due in September

DRR60012 1/72 Panther G Late Production 9.Pz. Division, Western Front 1944/45

DRW50074 1/72 Fw 190D-9 "Black Chevron and Bars", Geschwaderkommodore JG 6, Lower Silesia, Circa January 1945

DRW55713 1/400 American Airlines 777-223 "Astrojet"

DRW55723 1/400 KC-135 Stratotanker, 161st ARW "Copperheads" Arizona ANG

DRR60011 1/72 Panther G, Late Production, "Last Panther", Berlin Defense, April 1945

 Dragon Announces Action Figures due in September

DRF70331 1/6 "Gustav Magnor" Winter Panzergrenadier Wiking Division, Hungary 1945

DRF70341 1/6 "Garrett White" 17th Airborne BAR Gunner (Private), Operation Varsity, Wesel March 1945

DRF70131 1/6 "Alfons" Gebirgsjager Unteroffizier, 1. Gebirgs Division, Mt. Elbrus, Caucasus 1942 ~ 5th Anniversary Figure - FOUR-IN-ONE

Dragon Announces August Reissues

DRA-60111/35 German E-100 Super Tank Heavy Tank

DRA-60481/35 M4A1 75mm Early Version

DRA-60811/35 Sturmpanzer Iv 'Brummbar" Late Sd. Kfz. 166

DRA-60821/35 Jagdpanzer IV/70(A) 'Zwischen Losung", Sd. Kfz. 1621/1

DRA-90151/35 PzKpfw III Ausf M/N 142/1

DRA-90221/35 Flakpanzer V "Coelian"

DRA-90401/35 Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. E



Dragon Due in July
DRA6186 1/35 Pz. Kpfw. I Ausf. B
DRA7043 1/700 German Battleship Bismarck
DRR60021 1/72 Sd.Kfz. 181 Ausf. HI Tiger I "Late Production" sSS-PzAbt 101, France 1944 with Zimmerit Coating
DRR60022 1/72 Sd.Kfz. 181 Ausf. HI Tiger I "Late Production" SSS-PzAbt 505, May 1944 with Zimmerit Coating
DRW55655 1/400 Air Canada A330-343X
DRW55585 1/400 United Airlines 777-222 "Working together"
DRW55586 1/400 Singapore Airlines 777-212/ER (Jubilee)


Dragon Wings due in June

DRW50044 F-15E 405TH TTW U.S.A.F.

DRW55644 1/400 Concorde 102

DRW55475 1/400 KC-10 Extender and F117A "U.S. Flag"

DRW55656 1/400 United Airlines B777-200 ~ New Livery

DRW55658 1/400 Skytrain DC-10 "Eastern Belle"

DRW556591/400 Northwest Airlines 747-200 "New Livery"

DRW556601 /400 United States of America VC-137

DRW55602 1/400 VC-121 Constellation(tm) "Columbine"

DRW55642 1/400 Philippines DC-10 "Vintage Livery"

DRW55651 1/400 Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) A330-300

DRW55694 1/400 United Airlines 777-200 with Star Alliance Logo

DRW55585 1/400 United Airlines 777-200

DRW55586 1/400 Singapore Airlines 777-200

DRW55596 1/400 Space Shuttle with Functional Cargo Bay Door & Display case


Eugen , Wehrmacht Heer Medic '44:

The battle for the German city of Aachen was especially brutal as it was not only the first major city on proper German soil to be attacked by Allied ground forces but it also was the ancient capital of the Germanic Holy Roman Empire and thus was of great psychological value to the German people. Eugen (pronounced "Oi-gen") is a medic with the 116th Panzer Division defending the city. German medics, like American medics in the same theater, wore a distinguishing Red Cross insignia and, in compliance with the Geneva Convention, carried no weapons. Kit Assessment: Medics are getting a proper showing in the action figure community now and Eugen is especially well done. The detail on his medical accessories is great and I especially like the 1/6th scale wound tags, perfect for tying onto the' coats of your wounded German troopers. His gear and are sturdy and easy to put together.


Jim Gordon, 101st Airborne, Normandy 2nd Figure in the SOLDAT Series
We've all wondered when the sequel to Peter Schmidt would be announced by Dragon. Well wait no more. Here he is! And WOW!!, He really comes loaded with just about everything a 101st Paratrooper can possibly carry. Dragon promises more of the "extreme detail" t we saw before: "the most complete, most detailed, most accurate series of 1:6 scale action figures ever' designed for the adult collector." There's a list of 60 items in this set (not counting the figure) and some fun additions like a letter from Eisenhower and French currency. Like Peter, this figure is limited production ....only enough will ill be made to fill retailers pre-orders no extras and no reorders.

Action Figures Due in June

DRF70247 "James" U.S. Army Bazookaman 2nd Infantry Division Trevieres, France 1944 (Private First Class

DRF80047 1/18 U.S. Army Infantry, Italy 1943 - Platoon Leader

DRF80048 1/18 U.S. Army Infantry, Italy 1943 - Squad Gunner

DRF80049 1/18 U.S. Army Infantry, Italy 1943 - Rifleman Scout

DRF80050 1/18 U.S. Army Infantry, Italy 1943 - Section Sergeant

DRF70250 "Alexei Petrovich Komarov" - Soviet NKVD Officer Internal Security Berlin 1945 (Captain)

DRF70343 German Fallschirmjager (Ardennes 1944)

DRF74002 "Jean" Foot Grenadiers of the Guard (1812)

DRF70137 "Martin Kleist" Afrika Fallschirmjager, Fallschirm-Brigade Ramcke, El Alamein, Egypt 1942



The following new Dragon Plastic Model Kits will be arriving in April;
DRA 6208 1/35 Sd. Kfz. 182 Kingtiger Henschel Turret $ 33.95
DRA 6196 1/35 German Anti-Tank Team (France 1940) $ 6.95
DRA 9058 1/35 StugG III Ausf. G 10.5cm w/metal gun barrel $ 31.50



DieCast Due April 2004
DRR-60025 Sturmtiger, 38cm R61 AUF, Winter 1944/45 $ 12.95
DRR-60026 Sturmtiger, 38cm R61 AUF, 1001st Sturmmorser Kompanie, Germany 1945 $ 12.95
DRR-60041 King Tiger (Porsche Turret), Sd. Kfz. 182, sPzAbt "Feldernhalle", Winter 1944/45 $ 12.95
DRR-60042 King Tiger (Porsche Turret), Sd. Kfz. 182, sPzAbt 503, France 1944 $ 12.95



Dragon Announces new 1/35 M4

DRA 61881/35 M4A2(76) Red Army $ 31.95 Feb '04

All parts are brand new (except wheels and lower hull), and are based on the latest research and up-to-date technical processes.


Action Figures

World War II

70308 "Franz" 3. Panzer-Division "Totenkopf"(Panzergrenadier), Hungary February 1945

71160 Panzergrenadier Accessory Set - White Camo

70283 "Anna" Red Army NCO Traffic Control Branch, Crimea 1944 (Sergeant)

70281 "Alois" Fallschirmjager Infantrie Batallion, Operation "Green", Sudetenland 1938

70301 "Boris" Red Army LMG Gunner (Sergeant), Ukranian Front, 1943-44

70305 "Baldur" Armored Reconnaissance Trooper, Panzer-Aufklarungs-Abteilung 26, Salerno

70293 "Eugen" Wehrmacht Heer Medic, 116 Panzer Division, Aachen 1944

70299 "Janos" German Tank Hunter, 51. Panzergrenadier-Regiment (Panzergrenadier), Eastern Front 1944

70280 "Albert" Eastern Front Panzergrenadier, Pz-Gren-Regt.1, Army Group Center, Rzhev, Winter 1942 (Obergefreiter)

70236 "Helmut" Das Reich MG42 Gunner, 2.SS-Panzer-Division (Panzergrenadier), Ardennes 1944

70292 "Sgt Nagashima" - 'Red Bull' Division NCO, 100th Infantry Battalion, Italy 1944 (Sergeant)

Modern

70269 "Evan" SAS Sniper, Basra, Operation Iraqi Freedom (U.S. and British)

Special Figures - Somalia Commemorative Editions

73100 "Danny McKnight" Commander 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment

73101 "Gary Gordon" Sniper Team Leader, Delta Force, Task Force Ranger

Accessories

71184-85Character Heads sets 1 & 2

1/35 Sd. Kfz. 251 Ausf. C - Half Track

This kit will feature the following bonus items AT NO EXTRA COST

- 1/35 figure set - Panzergrenadiers

- 1/35 Driver figure

- 1/35 weapons sprue

- 1/35 Loose jacket and boots for display on the half track!

- Extra front armor plating component

 More New Year Releases From Dragon Plastic Models

The following new Dragon Plastic Model Kits are slated for a January release:

DRA 72031/72 Sd.Kfz. 181 Ausf. E tiger 1, Late Production w/Zimmerit coating

DRA 72071/72 Sd. Kfz. 171 Panther F - Schmal turret (diecast chassis)

DRA 61951/35 Fallschirmjager Regiment 3 (Sicily 1943)

Dragon Announces Two More Action Figures

The following 12" figures are due to arrive in January, 2004:

70236 "Helmut" Das Reich MG42 Gunner, 2.SS-Panzer-Division (Panzergrenadier), Ardennes 1944 $39.99

70292 "Sgt Nagashima" - 'Red Bull' Division NCO, 100th Infantry Battalion, Italy 1944 (Sergeant) with BONUS mortar!!!! $39.99