DeAgostini Japan (株式会社デアゴスティーニ・ジャパン) is set to launch a new bi-weekly publication, the "Star Wars Starship & Vehicle Collection" (スター・ウォーズ スターシップ＆ビークル・コレクション), centered around the iconic sci-fi epic "Star Wars"! This series aims to fully capture the mechanical allure of the Star Wars universe with highly detailed die-cast models. The inaugural issue was released on May 24, 2022, with a planned total of 80 issues.
The bi-weekly "Star Wars Starship & Vehicle Collection" faithfully recreates classic vehicles and starships from the films and TV series, all scaled to approximately 15 cm. The main highlight is their die-cast construction, offering impressive heft and intricate detailing. Each model also comes with a "Star Wars"-themed black display base and a nameplate for the ship or vehicle, promising a truly spectacular display when collected in numbers! Beyond the physical models, each magazine issue features official Lucasfilm photos, vehicle data, character profiles, and more, comprehensively conveying the captivating world of Star Wars.
Here are the currently announced release dates and their corresponding die-cast models:
- Issue 1 (May 24):
"Millennium Falcon" (ミレニアム・ファルコン) - Issue 2 (June 7):
"Poe Dameron's T-70 X-wing 'Black One'" (Xウイング・スターファイター ブラック・ワン) - Issue 3 (June 21):
"Imperial Star Destroyer" (インペリアル・スター・デストロイヤー) - Issue 4 (July 5):
"AT-AT Walker" (AT-AT ウォーカー) - Issue 5 (July 19):
"Death Star" (デス・スター) - Issue 6 (August 2):
"Lambda-class T-4a Imperial Shuttle" (ラムダ級帝国T-4aシャトル) - Issue 7 (August 16):
"TIE Advanced x1 Prototype" (タイ・アドバンストx1 初期プロトタイプ) - Issue 8 (August 30):
"Boba Fett's Starship" (ボバ・フェットの宇宙船)
Additionally, subscribers who order issues 1-30 will receive "Rey's Speeder" (レイのスピーダー) as a bonus, while those who order issues 31-60 will receive "Luke's X-34 Landspeeder" (X-34 ランドスピーダー).
Bi-Weekly "Star Wars Starship & Vehicle Collection" (『スター・ウォーズ スターシップ＆ビークル・コレクション』)
Suggested Retail Price: Inaugural Issue Special Price ¥990 (tax included), ¥2,990 (tax included) from Issue 2 onwards.
Bi-weekly publication, 80 issues total.
Inaugural Issue Release Date: May 24, 2022 (Japan).
via： PR TIMES