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News Roundup: Coming Soon and Exclusive

News Roundup: Coming Soon and Exclusive

That’s right! I’m running behind again. So let’s catch up on some things you might have missed, at least if I was your only source of metal model news. Quick summary: Universal Studios added a new Hagrid’s Motorbike exclusive, Metal Earth has published the Quidditch Pitch and Bumblebee to the coming soon page, and Piececool […]

2022 Metal Earth Retailer Catalog

2022 Metal Earth Retailer Catalog

I went to post my earlier update today in the usual places (reddit and a facebook group) and found that someone had posted some pictures of a Fascinations / Metal Earth retailer catalog, with some unannounced models appearing in it (along with some announced, some already released, and some long released). And there are some […]

Unlocking Soon: Two Harry Potter Models

Unlocking Soon: Two Harry Potter Models

Okay, so I’m being a little silly, but it’s late and I’m tired, so I get the privilege of being goofy. And I’m thinking of “unlocking” in terms of achievements, or bonus content in games and whatnot, where something is given as a reward. But in this case, it’s not a reward for an achievement, […]

Coming Soon: Buckbeak!!!!

Coming Soon: Buckbeak!!!!

Okay, so… obviously I’m excited. But even for people who are not Potterheads, you have to admit that the feathered models that Metal Earth and Piececool have released are generally some of the more gorgeous ones. Ironically, when Metal Earth asked what other flying creatures people might want, this (and Fawkes, the phoenix) were top […]

Coming Soon: the Knight Bus

Coming Soon: the Knight Bus

Oh hell yes, Metal Earth! This is freaking awesome. And did you notice the interior? Not only does it have the beds, it has the chandelier! I can’t wait to get this, my daughter is going to freak! She loves Harry Potter and purple is her favorite color, too. Now… the next question is… can […]

Guest Build: Golden Snitch

Guest Build: Golden Snitch

CodeWookiee here, and I’d like to introduce you to PrincessPorgie, my wonderful daughter! As a daddy-daughter activity, we thought it would be fun to build a model together, and have her create her very own blog post about it. I picked out the Golden Snitch because she loves Harry Potter. We worked together on the […]