Ex-Aurora Sealab kit

[RealDaveWinter]

Where's that photo?

 

[moffeaton]

I am a part of the review team so I have a test shot sample as well.
It will debut at Wonderfest so I'm sure pics will be taken then!

 

[swgeek]

Any Sealab news from WF?

 

[moffeaton]

yep, it's in final approval - they need to add some engraving to a few pieces but the shapes are locked in! I signed off on my end of things yesterday afternoon (for what it's worth). It's not a hyper accurate port (there are no raised part numbers or pin/ejector marks) but it will be wonderful to have these shapes in styrene again! The test shot fits together like a glove! There was a build up on Culttvman's table... I'm sure someone took a pic.

 

[moffeaton]

They are estimating it dropping later this year.

 

[RealDaveWinter]

I'm not sure about other models the Sealab was used for, but, off the top of my head, I can't think of an instance on the Falcon where the raised part numbers were visible anyway.

 

[edge10]

There are pics of the buildup here:

Updates from Doll & Hobby, Atlantis, Monarch, and X-Plus

We are back from Wonderfest and we have a bit of news to share about upcoming kits. Doll and Hobby Georgia, sister company to CultTVman, had on displa

culttvman.com

 

[KenU]

Doll and Hobby said this about their Sealab III kit: "Much of the appeal of this kit is that many parts were used in the production of the Star Wars miniatures by Industrial Light and Magic back in 1975 and 1976. We wanted this reissue to remain faithful to the original kit with minimal compromises and changes. The 3d files were approved in early 2024."

Sealab update - Doll & Hobby GA

And it's up for pre-order now.

 

[RealDaveWinter]

It's been available for pre-order for about a year now.

 

[edge10]

Steve's own release calendar says late this year:

Upcoming kit news/calendar - updated July 28, 2024

updated 7/28/2024 This page tracks of upcoming releases from Round 2, Bandai, Atlantis, Revell, X-Plus, and others. We'll share Moebius/Pegasus info,

culttvman.com

 

[moffeaton]

I got another test shot - almost ready! Improvements have been made and it's really wild to hold styrene in your hand that isn't brittle and in a different configuration! (Ignore the color, it's a test shot!)... i'll take better pics soon

 

[chazzychaz]

Sweet

 

[Joseph C. Brown]

That is awesome!

 

[Bondo Fett]

Can the Hasegawa Leopold be next, please?

 

[Combat Baby]

Fantastic news.

Is it still optimistic to think that any of the pre-orders could be filled in late 2024? Or is this definitely a 2025 release now?

Thanks for sharing an update.

 

[joberg]

Beauty all around those sprues

 

[edge10]

Steve has a test shot video, but Moff Eaton's pics are much nicer.

 

[bwayne64]

It's great to see pics and vids of the kit. But I want to hold one in my stingy little fingers, ; )

 

[Duncanator]

Any new updates (dates?)on the actual release of this kit? Just noticed a few parts from it that I want.

 

[edge10]

Any new updates (dates?)on the actual release of this kit? Just noticed a few parts from it that I want.

Steve's most recent update, as of last month, says late 2024.