NewsToys/Models
Why your genre toy industry is dying (video).
Michael is here to explain why the toy market for science fiction, fantasy, and horror is on its last legs – especially in…
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Toys/Models
Toys and models.
May 2021
NewsKit
More Power Loader : an article by: GF Willmetts
Since showing my building of the Halcyon model kit of the Power Loader in February, it suffered two falls and a couple more…
April 2021
NewsSteampunk
Brickpunk, the new steampunk range from Hornby (model kit news).
Hornby – best known for their model railways – is launching a new range of steampunk-themed brick model kits from their Bassett-Lowke sub-brand.…
NewsStar Wars
Stormtrooper vs. Nexu model diorama tutorial (video).
Mark brings us a fine tutorial on building a 1:12 scale diorama of a scrap between an Imperial Stormtrooper and a Nexu from…
March 2021
NewsToys/Models
The toymaker’s tale: working as an indie toy-maker in the 21st century (video).
Here’s the WonderCon panel with various indie action figure and toy creators, examining subjects such as release strategies, sculpting, manufacturing, painting, crowdfunding, and…
February 2021
NewsStar Wars
Jabba’s Palace diorama: a model-maker’s masterclass (video).
In this model-maker’s masterclass, it’s time to build a realistic 1:700 scale Jabba’s Palace (or should that be Boba’s Palace as of now?).…
January 2021
NewsToys/Models
Halcyon Power Loader Model: a model-building exercise article by: GF Willmetts.
Introduction A couple years back, moving in a new bookcase into my front room, I hadn’t anticipated the whoopf! of air pressure putting…
NewsToys/Models
Battlestar Galactica: let’s get modelling with the Chief (video).
Aaron Douglas, the actor better know as Battlestar Galactica‘s Chief Tyrol, assembles and paints various Battlestar model kits for your glorious viewing pleasure.…
NewsStar Trek
Building a Star Fleet punch-up diorama from Star Trek (model DIY video).
There’s nothing that warms the heart more than a right punch-up between a sneaky Klingon starship and a Star Fleet vessel. Luckily, we…
November 2020
NewsToys/Models
Round the Hornby: December 2020 (model show).
If you like your model railway layouts Hornby-style (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?), then here’s a nice hour-long video show from Hornby…
October 2020
NewsStar Wars
Mando does Merch (new Star Wars merchandise) (video).
Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers and Giancarlo Esposito, reveal the latest products and digital content inspired by The Mandalorian Star Wars live action TV…
September 2020
ReviewBooks
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Collectibles by John Buss (book review).
I would contradict writer John Buss over ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ being the prime TV 1960s American spy show as ‘I Spy’ and…