Due to the prolific nature of DML's release schedule, the Nuremberg Toy Fair only saw a handful of new releases announced. These were covered, briefly, at the beginning of the show .on the News pages here. However, there is a LOT more coming in 2007...

It was also stated that Dragon's 2007 catalogue wouldn't be available until march. Fortunately, this was proven wrong when on my first morning at the show I was given a copy - whether or not this was simply an advance copy or not, I don't know. However, thanks to the catalogue, i'm able to piece together some indicators as to what we can expect in 2007. It's broken into three categories - Figures, Premium Edition and 'Smart Kits'

Perhaps, before strating, to avoid any confusion, it would be useful to give a quick description as to what these two terms mean:

'Smart Kits' are COMPLETELY new mouldings and use less Photo Etch than other releases. This means they are more accesible to every level of experience.

'Premium Edition' Releases are reworkings of previously available models. In some cases (such as the Panther) they have been extensively improved with the addition of new Photo-Etch, new tracks and in many cases, the inclusion of metal gun barrels.

Figure Releases

There isn't a lot which has been announced, two are already listed, the third has been mentioned:

DRA6366 - U.S. Armored Infantry: Gen2 (March release) Photos at the side..

DRA6367 - German Self-Propelled Gun Crew

DRA6368 - 2cm Flak 36 Artillery Crew (with trailer)

Although pickings may seem slim (at the moment) in figures, there are a LOT in the pipeline - watch this space!

Premium Edition Armor - 1/35th Scale

DRA6316 - Sd.Kfz250/9 with 7.5cm Kw K L/24

DRA6318 - JS-2

DRA6322 - M-26 Pershing

DRA6359 - Soviet SU-100 Tank Destroyer

DRA3539 - M51 'Isherman' (see photo at the side)

At the moment, there are at least THREE more in development. Unfortunately, I can't say any more about them (just gonna have to wait aren't you?)

Smart Kits Series - 1/35th Scale

Now, in this section, there aren't TOO many surprises although, once again the Allied modellers are getting a couple of REALLY welcome releases:

DRA6332 - M3a1 Half-Track

DRA6334 - Brückenleger IV B (Panzer IV Ausf B Bridgelayer)'

DRA6357 - 10.5cm 'Dicker Max''

DRA6360 - Sd. Kfz 181 Pz. Kpfw. IV Ausf. F2 (G)

DRA6370 - Panther G with Steel Road wheels

DRA6381 - M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage

For the moment, that's what's getting listed. However...