June 2002 - The following new Dragon Models 12" German WWII action figure will be hitting the North American retail shelves soon:
DRF 70185 "Bruno" WWII German Heer Infantry Private, Army Group A
Weblink: http://www.dragonmodelsltd.com/html/70185.htm
MSRP: $34.99
Availability: Early June
This figure comes with many new and updated features and is the first figure to feature Dragons "NEW PATTERN" logo!
Before Hans, before Klaus, before Operation Barbarossa, there was... BLITZKRIEG! With this latest release, Dragon Models Limited explores the earliest days of World War II -- a fearful time, when the German Army seemed an unstoppable juggernaut as its troops and tanks rolled across Western Europe.
Schütze Bruno Neumann represents a German Infantry Private from Army Group A during the Battle of France in 1940, and features several distinctive early-war uniform and equipment items as yet unseen in Dragon's extensive catalog of WWII German figures:
- NEW PATTERN M35/38 Field Blouse: An improved cut, with a more realistic 'bottle green' collar common to early-war German uniforms -- as well as pleated pockets, field grey buttons, and a superior-tailored overall fit.
- NEW PATTERN Langehosen Trousers: A generous cut, in the accurate 'stone grey' color unique to the Blitzkrieg era.
- NEW PATTERN 'Dice-Shaker' Marching Boots.
- NEW PATTERN Kar-98k Rifle, with real working bolt.
- NEW PATTERN Gas Cape Bag, functional and made from early-war rubberized cloth.
- NEW PATTERN A-Frame Assault Pack with cloth straps and removable cloth Shelter Quarter (Zeltbahn).
In addition to these new items, improved weathering details have been added to:- KAR-98k Ammunition Pockets
- M35/40 'double-decal' Stalhelm
- Gas Mask Canister (functional)
- M31 Breadbag (cloth, functional)
- M31 Mess Kit (functional)
- M31 Water Bottle w/ removable Cup
- Entrenching Tool w/ Carrier (functional)
- Bayonet w/ Scabbard
Finally, Bruno's unique headsculpt has been called one of the most realistic and 'German-looking' that Dragon has ever produced by fans online -- full of character!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: To celebrate the NEW PATTERN, DML is offering Heer Infantry Private Bruno at the original 1999 Hans/Klaus MSRP of $34.99 USD!
About Dragon Models Limited
Dragon Models Limited (http://www.dragon-models.com/) is a Hong Kong based company devoted to creating the world�s most original and realistic action figures and scale model miniatures. Dragon Models is committed to bringing the hobbyists and collectors the highest quality and most innovative models possible.
