Figure reviews
ICM's impressive 1/16 Royal Marines Officer Figure
ICM has added to its ceremonial figures with a splendid rendering of a Royal Marines officer standing at Slope Swords - read a full review of this kit here.
ICM WWII Allies Pilots in the Cockpit Figure Review
Though they appear intended for three of ICM’s own 1/32 aircraft kits, the Ukrainian firm’s large-scale pilots will be suitable for use with same-scale offerings from other manufacturers. Learn more about the individual airmen in our review.
Airfix Vintage Classics WWII US Paratroops Figure Review
If there’s one area of Airfix nostalgia that never gets ‘old’ it’s the firm’s 1/32 figure sets, and these US Paratroops are making a welcome return. Discover our verdict on these large-scale troops here.
Master Box German Machinegun Team Figure Review
MasterBox’s themed figure sets are always worth considering and this five-man German infantry MG 34 team is no exception - as Airfix Model World's review reveals.
Zvezda 1/72 Soviet M-72 with Sidecar and Crew Review
Given their small size and intricate detail, there are few 1/72 motorcycle kits – as such, Zvezda’s Art of Tactic set featuring Soviet crew and a Dnepr M-72 will be of interest to modellers and wargamers alike.
MiniArt 1/35 Royal Engineers Figure Review
MiniArt has re-issued its 2010-tooled set of 1/35 Royal Engineers, but this time around the contents include a range of extra weapons, tools and equipment on additional frames - discover more in this in-depth review.
LEGENDARY DESIGNER
As the creator of arguably the most famous gun in history – the AK-47 – Mikhail Kalashnikov is undoubtedly a Russian hero and has been recreated in miniature by his home country’s Arkona Miniatures.
FEMALE NINJA
Not content with egg-planes and sci-fi spaceships, Suyata has also released a range of 1/24 mannequin-style samurai/ninja figures. This offering provides parts for two females: an armour-clad individual and a second monotone form.
FORTRESS FLYERS
The boxtop artwork may feature a B-17, but the three airmen and two groundcrew would be just as suitable for ICM’s own A-26 Invaders or other similar light bombers.
SACKHOFF'S 'STARBUCK'
Here’s a perfect accompaniment for Moebius/Revell 1/32 Colonial Vipers: a resin figure depicting Kara ‘Starbuck’ Thrace – played by Katee Sackhoff in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica.