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Dragon Models burst onto the 1:72 diecast scene
in 2001 and rapidly won over the hearts,
minds, and wallets of not only enthusiasts, but also
hardcore collectors, which is a market segment
previously dominated by Corgi.
Competition is a very good thing for collectors
in this case, as Dragon's models really did set a
new standard for what's reasonable to expect in a
$25 model. The level of detail found in just about
any Dragon Wings Warbird -- WWII or modern --
surpasses anything else out there that I've seen yet in
the same scale, aside from Century Wings' modern
jet fighters, that is.
Here's a glimpse of what you get:
When I got my first model, the P-51D "Big
Beautiful Doll," I was simply blown away at just how
much more amazing it was than the P-51's I had from
Matchbox and Corgi. The difference is astounding,
particularly when you consider that Corgi charges
nearly the same prices. See my photographic
comparison here. Although with Corgi you may get a
more limited, and thus more "collectible" line.
If anyone knows the production runs of the Dragon
Warbirds Series please let me know. Right now, all I
know for sure is that the Warbirds series is unlimited,
with the plan being to eventually "retire" each livery,
which would obviously boost their "collectibility" factor
a great deal. The Cyberhobby editions are limited,
but the prod runs are not disclosed.
It also takes a long time for Dragon to release new
liveries, let alone new molds. And for right now it is
content to release "safe" models we've pretty much
already seen -- albeit not quite as pretty. Also, many
of the models can be a bit "challenging" to assemble
-- but they're usually worth the effort.
in 2001 and rapidly won over the hearts,
minds, and wallets of not only enthusiasts, but also
hardcore collectors, which is a market segment
previously dominated by Corgi.
Competition is a very good thing for collectors
in this case, as Dragon's models really did set a
new standard for what's reasonable to expect in a
$25 model. The level of detail found in just about
any Dragon Wings Warbird -- WWII or modern --
surpasses anything else out there that I've seen yet in
the same scale, aside from Century Wings' modern
jet fighters, that is.
Here's a glimpse of what you get:
- Detailed undersides with NO visible screw
- Detachable ordnance loads with placards
- Pad printed markings and placards that do
- Moving control surfaces and canopies that
- Gear up/down display options with stand
- realistic and detailed panel lines and surface
When I got my first model, the P-51D "Big
Beautiful Doll," I was simply blown away at just how
much more amazing it was than the P-51's I had from
Matchbox and Corgi. The difference is astounding,
particularly when you consider that Corgi charges
nearly the same prices. See my photographic
comparison here. Although with Corgi you may get a
more limited, and thus more "collectible" line.
If anyone knows the production runs of the Dragon
Warbirds Series please let me know. Right now, all I
know for sure is that the Warbirds series is unlimited,
with the plan being to eventually "retire" each livery,
which would obviously boost their "collectibility" factor
a great deal. The Cyberhobby editions are limited,
but the prod runs are not disclosed.
It also takes a long time for Dragon to release new
liveries, let alone new molds. And for right now it is
content to release "safe" models we've pretty much
already seen -- albeit not quite as pretty. Also, many
of the models can be a bit "challenging" to assemble
-- but they're usually worth the effort.
Dragon Warbirds Series, 1:72
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Dragon P-51s
Dragon P-47s
Dragon Fw-190s
Dragon Me-262s
Dragon 109s
Dragon Corsairs
Dragon Spitfires
Dragon Zeros
Dragon Stukas
Dragon Modern Jets
| Updated 6/6/08 |