'World of Tanks' Scale Model Kits from Italeri Debut in U.S.
Historically Accurate 20th Century Armored Vehicles from Popular Online Game Now Available to U.S. Enthusiasts through Exclusive Partnership with Hobbico
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Oct. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention, modeling and war gaming enthusiasts! A collection of historically accurate 1:35 scale model kits of 20th century armored vehicles based on Wargaming Ltd.'s popular World of Tanks multiplayer online game is being released for the first time in the U.S. The kits from Italy's Italeri were launched in Europe a year ago and are now distributed in the U.S. under an exclusive partnership with leading model developer Hobbico.
Designed for modelers age 14 and older, the collection offers detailed scale models of famous battle tanks ranging from the M4 Sherman—the World War II workhorse used by the U.S. and other Allies—to the Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf.E (aka Tiger I)—the German heavy tank developed to counteract the superior fighting machines encountered in Germany's 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union. The collection also includes scale models of the following:
- M24 Chaffee U.S. light tank used during late World War II and postwar conflicts
- T-34-85 version of the Soviet Union's influential T-34 World War II medium tank
- Panther Ausf.G medium tank and Ferdinand tank destroyer from Nazi Germany
- Type 59 medium tank introduced by China in 1959
- Leopard 1A2 battle tank introduced by West Germany in 1965
- A Himmelsdorf diorama set featuring scenery and tank-related World War II road signs from one of the most popular World of Tanks maps
Each 121- to 304-piece tank kit comes with decals with emblems and inscriptions from the World of Tanks game, an instruction sheet, liquid cement for model assembly, and a mini-guide explaining the tank's history and providing in-game tips. World of Tanks players will also find a PC bonus code for adding a new tank to their game arsenal plus three invite codes for friends.
"In just five years, World of Tanks has attracted more than 85 million registered players and over 1 million peak concurrent players around the globe. This collection enables fans to build authentic scale replicas of their favorite armored vehicles from the game while also providing a fresh way for military history buffs to pursue their hobby or a new option for modelers looking for their next project," said Bryan Schlueter, Product Development Manager at Hobbico. "It's a unique intersection of gaming, history and scale modeling that adds a whole new dimension to all three disciplines."
Availability & Pricing
Italeri's World of Tanks collection is available immediately at hobby shops throughout the U.S. as well as at TowerHobbies.com and Italeriusa.com. Prices range from $29.99 to $39.99. Hobbico is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Italeri's World of Tanks scale models.
About Italeri
Italeri, founded in Italy in the early 1960's, is a leading manufacturer of scale plastic model airplanes and military vehicles. Sold worldwide with more than 600 highly detailed components, Italeri boasts one of the most comprehensive military models collections.
About Hobbico
Hobbico, Inc. is one of the largest radio-control product companies in the world—active not only in retail sales and wholesale distribution, but also in the product development, marketing and support for many popular exclusive manufacturers. The company distributes a wide variety of toy, hobby and commercial products from hundreds of manufacturers, including over 40 proprietary brands. Hobbico also exclusively represents a large number of international manufacturers in the United States. For more information, visit www.hobbico.com.
SOURCE Hobbico, Inc.
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