When the Ironman 2 movie came out, there were a few screen extras, including SHEILD operative the Black Widow Natasha Romanoff (protrayed by the beautiful actress Scarlett Johansson).

Moebius has been quick to produce a great kit of the Black Widow character to go along with their Ironman series of models. I recommend you order one soon, it's hard to say how long these will last. It looks to be a hit !

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Moebius Models has released it model figure of Bele Lugosi from the "Broadway's Dracula" performance..

A vampire's vampire. The great actor Bela Lugosi is Dracula! This all new model kit is based on the Broadway version of Dracula. (Editor: Note that the 1927 Broadway version was produced before a Dracula movie was made.)

Based on the Broadway version of Dracula that starred Bela Lugosi, the iconic vampire that set the standard for all bloodsuckers who followed, this marvelous 1:8 scale model kit comes with a detailed base that replicates the stage props from the show. Fully licensed by the Lugosi estate, it's one model kit that's fun to build and also provides years of future viewing enjoyment! Licensed by Bela G. Lugosi.

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Round 2 MPC Models has released it's new Dark Shadows Barnabas Collins Model Figure Kit.

What makes the TV Series Dark Shadows so unique was that is was a horror gothic "daytime soap opera" type show, shot live on a daily basis. They were using low budget stage effects and storyline to carry the show, instead of relying on expensive FX. There really has never been a show like it since is was produced in 1966, and it ran for almost 5 years. You can see some scenes online at Youtube. (I remember watching the show as a kid myself).

Back from the Dead! After being out of production for over 40 years, MPC is proud to bring back the gothic star of Dark Shadows, Barnabas Collins. The vampire, doomed to a loveless eternity, is presented just as it originally was with optional glow in the dark parts and soft, semi-poseable arms. The kit features optional detailed bats and rats to supply a ghoulish setting.

The model Scale is 1/8, making it around 8.5" tall once assembled. The figure is molded in black and includes optional glow-in-the-dark parts. More about this great kit can be read here.

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Pegasus Hobbies has released it's new plastic 1/12 The Relic "Kothoga Creature" Model Kit.

Unleashed from the horror movie "The RELIC" comes the frightening "Kothoga" creature model kit! With its powerful tail, menacing claws and huge mandible pinchers, it takes its place as one of the scariest movie monster designs ever produced by the legendary Stan Winston Studios. Comes with museum style display base and detailed tribal idol statue.

(In the movie) Plucky evolutionary biologist Dr. Margo Green (Penelope Ann Miller) joins forces with tough Chicago cop Lt. Vincent D'Agosta (Tom Sizemore) to unravel the mystery behind the horribly mangled corpses that keep popping up around her museum during an opening night gala for a new exhibit. When they investigate further, they find that there were mysterious deaths on the cargo ship that brought it across the ocean. Sure enough, there's a monster to blame, sprung from a strange artifact of South American origin. Based on the best seller by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child.

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If you like painting figures, take a look at this new DVD, Miniature Painting Secrets with Natalya.

There you will see a small video clip there, which looks quite interesting. While her style seems to apply to fantasy figures, I can see how how her work is considered some of the best. I like the way she uses shadow and highlights, of different colors and shades. As with all model tips and tricks, they can be applied to many different kinds of model building.

This really makes me want to get a few figures and try it out myself.

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The Mark of Zorro and the White Stallion ride again !

It's great to see these kits released again by Atlantis Models. I have an original (built) Aurora White Stallion kit, with the box, but in addition to getting this new offering, I now have the Zorro kit as well. The Aurora box was more square, the new boxes are rectanguler, and nitpickers may object to that, but I am just glad we now have these wonderful kits to build.

Horse kits are rare, so even if you don't care that much for Zorro, you can still build two great horse kits for your collection. Personally, I think the box art is cool. I believe these will appeal to kids of all ages, as well as boys and girls.

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Revell has reissued it's kit for the Creature of the Black Lagoon.

This builds into a very good model display, which includes a swamp creature on a rock by it's foot, a base, and some kind of branches. There are seams to deal with, but with some patience, they can be filled easily. I built one of these years ago. While painting it, I used a dark green base, and dry brushed a gold color paint over it to accent the highlights. I think it worked out well. The original movie was in black and white, so the correct color is pretty much up to you and your imagination. The production staff probably used colors on the suit to look good on camera, rather than actually worrying about what might look realistic in normal color daylight.

This figure kit adds a great addition to your Universal Pictures monsters collection.

There are actually two actors who played the creature, one being Ricou Browning, who did the underwater work. I met him years ago, he's a nice fellow, and always eager to talk about his work.

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There was a time in the 1990's when monster / horror kits were everywhere, cast in resin or made in vinyl. You can still find them today, but I believe that was a peak time for sales, and many small shops / companies folded, with molds and products never to be seen again. (despite some re-casters).

One strong company then, and still going strong now, is Geometric Designs. They continue to release new products, and their name is known as one of the premiere companies producing monster and horror kits.

New for Geometric is their Mr. Hyde figure. It is 1:12 scale (around 8 inches high) and includes a base. There is a lot of detail, especially in the face and clothing. I can see a modeler reconstructing the street lamp and making it light up, to give an eery glow on the scene.

One product they also make, and these are fun for model car builders, are their 1:25 scale monsters. Very unique !

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