Dragon Models Limited

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Dragon Model Limited (DML for short) is a Hong Kong based manufacturer of plastic model kits and military figures. Founded in 1987, the company has since released more than 1000 items, most of which are military model kits. DML shares distribution agreements with "Revell/Monogram" "Revell" and "Italeri" in Europe, and "Hasegawa" and "GSI" in Japan.

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[edit] Product lines

[edit] Military Miniatures/Plastic Model Kits

The oldest category in DML's export line is the "Military Miniatures" series of scale figures and vehicles available in kit form. The series focuses on mostly Nazi-era military subjects, with Allied and modern subjects available in significantly smaller numbers.

  • Series released under this category:
WWII SERIES (1/35)
MODERN SEA POWER SERIES (1/350, 1/:144, 1:700)
MASTER SERIES (1/48) - WWII aircraft
ARMOR SERIES (1/72)
IMPERIAL SERIES (1/35) - German tank models
AEROSPACE SERIES
MODERN AIR POWER SERIES {1/200)
AIR SUPERIORITY SERIES (1/72, 1/144)
MODERN AFV SERIES (1/35)
AIR COMBAT SERIES (1/144)
GOLDEN WINGS SERIES (1/72)
MILITARY MOTORCYCLES (1/9)
EXOTIC CARS (1/35)

[edit] Dragon Wings(1/400 scale)

In 1997, DML started the Dragon Wings line of 1/400 scale aircraft, aiming not only at collectors but also airline companies who need display models. These models are sold fully finished. Over 100 commercial and national airline models have been released since then. DML is the officially appointed supplier of aircraft models for Airbus and Boeing for their promotional and souvenir purposes.

[edit] Military Figures (1/6 scale)

In 1999, DML introduced its New Generation Life Action Figure series. The series features fully posable military and licensed 12-inch figures with cloth uniforms, weapons and equipment. The series currently stands at some 400-plus individual releases, with subjects varying from World War II, Modern Special Operations and Law Enforcement, to licensed character figures from movies, popular music, sports, electronic games and comics.

  • Other action figure/model kit series:
WARRIOR SERIES (1/16) - Figures of tank crew and infantry
WORLD'S ELITE FORCE SERIES (1/35)
'NAM' SERIES (1/35)
54mm Figures

[edit] Die-cast models (1/72 scale)

[edit] Warbirds

The earlier success of Dragon Wings allowed DML to produce a new series of aircraft models in 2002. The Warbirds is a line of mainly 1/72 scale die-cast fighter aircraft ranging from WWII classics to the modern day aircraft. 1/48 is available for some models as an alternate scale.

[edit] Dragon Armor

2003 saw DML introducing another line of die-cast models - Dragon Armor - to complement with its Warbirds series of fighter aircraft.

[edit] Panzer Korps models (1/144 scale)

DML also markets a line of 1/144 models of German WWII and modern tanks.

[edit] Facilities

DML has several large regional divisions. The most notable is in Shanghai, China, which produces its own exclusive lines of products. Its headquarters is located in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong.

[edit] Competitor

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

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