Kitbuilders Magazine (1994) comic books 2000-2009

In this issue, John Tucky sticks with a topic that he loves, Godzilla! See John build and paint a Godzilla kit and then head to the streets of downtown L.A. to take some forced perspective, realistic looking shots of the big guy versus Los Angeles! Also, after the early passing of popular hobby sculptor Rick Wyatt, sculptor Wayne "The Dane" Hansen steps in to finish one of Rick's unfinished pieces, titled "Revenge of The Creature." Inspired by the artwork of Dave Cockrum (former Aurora conceptual artist), this piece depicts The Creature battling two humans. Wayne documents the finishing of this figure along with his comments and personal thoughts about Rick Wyatt. Plus, a review of the recent Mad Model Party Convention, all of our regular columns and features, and much, much more!" Cover price $5.95.

KitBuilders Magazine has covered the figure-modeling hobby since 1991! KitBuilders Magazine features articles that cater to the figure kit builders, painters and collectors. In each issue gifted artisans, from within the hobby, share with you their tips, tricks and trials and errors. This Issue: "Good things come in small packages" ? the new wave of smaller scale garage kits. Also: a feature article on Andrea Miniatures of Spain; Sculpting interacting figures with Darrell Phillips; A review of Japan's "Superfestival"; new articles on anime kits; and all of our regular columns, reviews and features. Magazine, b&w Cover price $5.95.

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Summer 2000. For Mature Modelers. This issue: Painting MojoResin's Matrix. Plus: Fright Vision & ReznHedz Conventions. Cover price $5.95.

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This issue includes Kitbashing, a Star Wars diorama with Dan Jorgensen, sculpting tips with Wayne Hansen and Darryl Phillips, and painting tips from Xacto Facto's John Tucky. Also included is a coverage of the Wonderfest and Mad Model Party shows. Cool new stuff, Hobby History, and an exciting new contest are also in the pages of Kit Builders Magazine #36! (Gordy's) Cover price $5.95.

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Winter 2000. For Mature Modelers. This issue: Got Grinch? Plus: Kaiju Korner, Spartacus, ReznHedz Show. Dr. Seuss' Grinch cover. Cover price $5.95.

KitBuilders moves into their 10th year of publication! Go "ape" as KitBuilders covers model kits based on the Planet of the Apes movies. Also, enter the first KitBuilders model contest and win cash and great prizes. Then see their new section on Japanese anime kits by Dan Lane. Plus, cool new stuff, sculpting with Wayne Hansen, Hobby History, show coverage, kit-bashing, and lots of "how-to" info! Don't miss an issue of the premier figure kit magazine! Cover price $5.95.

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Summer 2001. For Mature Modelers. This issue: Godzilla - King of the Monsters. Plus: Frightvision, Memorabilia 2001, and Kaiju, Kaiju, Kaiju. Godzilla cover. Cover price $5.95.

Mature Readers. Fall 2001Fall 2001. For Mature Modelers. This issue: Devils - A Halloween Special. Plus: The Good from J.J. Models; The "Bad"/The Dane's Zombie Templar; The Ugly/Kit Reviews; Wonderfest Report; Kits on the Web. Cover price $6.50.

Take a look at Nocturna'a Cursed! A new take on the hammer classic Curse of the Werewolf, sculpted by the amazing Mike Hill of the U.K. Also, a look at the Christmas related kits such as The Grinch and new kits from Lord of the Rings. Sculpting tips, cool new stuff, and Godzilla news in "Kaiju Corner." (Kitbuilders) Magazine$6.50 Cover price $6.50.

Join Kitbuilders this issue for Dan Jorgensen's kit bashing of Planet of the Apes kits, new products for 2002, Japan's Wonderfestival coverage, Wayne Hansen sculpting tips, vintage kits, kit reviews, and cool new stuff. (Kitbuilders) Cover price $6.50.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of the greatest sci-fi films ever made ? Blade Runner ? with an overview of figural and vehicle Blade Runner kits! Plus, Wayne Hansen's sculpting tips, Dan Jorgensen's painting hints, coverage of the Frightvision and U.K. Memorabilia show, cool new stuff, and much more! (Kitbuilders) Magazine$6.50 Cover price $6.50.

It's Monster Madness this issue of Kitbuilders! Jorgensen bashes Dracula, the Dane creates Dreature, Kaju Korner attacks Monster Island, reviews of horrible kits, and more Halloween creepiness! (Kitbuilders) Magazine$6.50 Cover price $6.50.

Covering the fantastic world of modeling, this issue of Kitbuilders focuses on everyone's favorite webslinger, Spider-Man! Additionally, Wayne "The Dane" Hanson serves up another in-depth article covering the finer aspects of sculpting your dreams and imaginations into reality, while Larry Burbridge offers insightful coverage on the brightest and best of the up-and-coming world of Garage Kits, and John Tucky covers the best of the east in Kaiju Corner. Plus all the latest kits reviews, product new comers, kit- building tips, and modeling mayhem. (Kitbuilders) Magazine, FC$6.50 Cover price $6.50.

Take an adventurous roust through the graveyard as Kitbuilders spends a little time with the dead. The dead and not too dead will be examined, but be careful; these things have a tendency to bite. Wayne "The Dane" Hansen runs us through another ghoulishly clever sculpting lesson as Gordy Dutt makes another foolish attempt to excite your mind with kits from long ago. Larry Burbridge provides an in depth interview with sculpting wizard Joe Simon as Walter Evans paints up a surprise guest. As usual, there's all the latest and greatest in the model world along with blasts from the past, and introducing the brand- new "Glamour Shot." (Kitbuilders) Magazine$7.00 Cover price $7.00.

This special Halloween issue sports the King of Pop, best remembered for his "thriller" of a performance. Now he's brought to 3-dimensional life complete with lights and fog! Dan cope will also scare the jeepers out of you with his Midwest Demon. Jason "Spyda" Adams shows us a better way to capture muscular anatomy. And sculptor extraordinaire Gabriel Mask gives the lowdown on his modeling career. Plus, take a ride in the "Munster Koach of Drag-U-La!" Magazine, FC$7.00 Cover price $7.00.

This issue is dedicated to girls! This issue touches upon every girl kit that can possibly be squeezed into an issue. Whether finned, winged, or dressed to the nines in armor. From painting to sculpting, you'll get the scoop on tons of featured female forms. From the "KB Hot Shot" to the "Journey Through My Closet," this issue will please even the most discriminating kit collector. (Kitbuilders) Magazine$7.00 Cover price $7.00.

For Mature Modelers. All New - Titanic Tales of the Greatest Comic and Fantasy Heroes and Villains of All Time! Extra Bonus - Featuring the First Appearance of Gabe Perna. Plus: More Photos, Features and Fun-Filled Fantasy Than Ever Before! And It All Begins Here! Cover price $7.00.

Welcome one and all to the big 50th issue! If you have been wowed by the last couple of issues, then you can't miss this "fantasy" filled 50th issue. The issue's packed with some of the best "How- To's" on brush painting, clay slinging, and air brushing. Added are a couple of "new" artists to the magazine's growing list of talented writers. Each of them is sure to inspire the hidden talents within each and every inspiring artist! This issue covers the worlds of Fantasy, and is destined to be an instant collectors dream as it examines ages long since past to worlds of Other Realms. Kits reviewed depict everything from Orcs, Werewolves in amour, Wizards, Sorcerers, and undersea vessels. All this and all in full color! (Kitbuilders) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 7x10, FCSRP: $7.00 KITBUILDERS MAGAZINE #50 Welcome one and all to the big 50th issue! If you have been wowed by the last couple of issues, then you can't miss this "fantasy" filled 50th issue. The issue's packed with some of the best "How- To's" on brush painting, clay slinging, and air brushing. Added are a couple of "new" artists to the magazine's growing list of talented writers. Each of them is sure to inspire the hidden talents within each and every inspiring artist! This issue covers the worlds of Fantasy, and is destined to be an instant collectors dream as it examines ages long since past to worlds of Other Realms. Kits reviewed depict everything from Orcs, Werewolves in amour, Wizards, Sorcerers, and undersea vessels. All this and all in full color! (Kitbuilders) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 7x10, FCSRP: $7.00 Cover price $7.00.

From the uncanny to unbelievable we bring you Kitbuilders in Space! Join us as we investigate the battlefields from War of the Worlds. Then buckle up as we rocket out to the farthest rims of deep space for an up close and personal look at life out there. From Aliens to never seen before ET encounters, our talented staff will guide you through creating your own out-of-this-world creations. Plus don't forget to grab your sculpting tools and a comfy chair as some of the hottest sculptors walk you through another step- by-step original creation. (Kitbuilders) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 7x10, FCSRP: $7.00 Cover price $7.00.

From the depths of the Universal Studios Archives comes everyone's favorite Gill-Man, The Creature of the Black Lagoon! Kitbuilder's Magazine takes you deep into the lagoon for an in-depth look at the most beloved of the Universal Monsters. 'Monster-Wood' guru, Bob Burns explores the legend and the character study as talented writers continue bring to life the many different visions of The Creature' that have taken shape over the years. Combine this with an endless pool of 'Cool New Stuff' and kit reviews and it all adds up to an issue so packed with fun and wonder it'll make you want to grow gills! Cover price $7.00.

Kitbuilders Magazine brings you the "larger than life" excitement of Attack Of The Giant Monsters! From Kong to Godzilla and everywhere in-between, your lives have been filled with the big and hairy to the large and scaly. As children, you grew up with the constant threat of over grown lizards playing leapfrog across our neighborhoods due to overzealous government bomb testing. Are we truly safe? Is there an island filled with long-forgotten giants? In this issue the talented and ever adventurous crew of Kitbuilders Magazine will explore all these questions and more. (Kitbuilders) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FCSRP: $7.00 Cover price $7.00.

What is a 'Classics' issue? Classics come to mind whenever things such as characters that are 10 years old or older come to mind. In this issue, stride down the path of 'classics' in all possible directions and even some directions never thought possible before. There might be a few oldies and goodies but there will definitely be some newcomers to the 'classics' shelf! Cover price $7.00.

Welcome back hobby lovers and the casual admirer of the female form! After the success of the Girls of the Garage issue Part 1 several years ago, which is now sold out, the writers came to one conclusion: one issue is just not enough to do these gals justice! So readers find themselves back in the ring to take another look at the mischief, mayhem, painting and sculpting of the scaled-down beauties that have captivated the modeling audience. But this will not be your typical girls issue. The writers have already started searching far and wide to grab every interestingly obscure figure of the opposite sex. Whether they are earthly born or from the outer realm, the one thing that you can count on is 100% color, 100% information and 100% just plain fun! So sit back and let the staff of Kitbuilders Magazine take you on another fantastic journey with Girls of the Garage: Part 2! Cover price $7.50.

Throughout the cinematic years there have been some truly great films. Some films, like many of the stars that act in those films, are considered to be 'A' list. These films are often watched time and time again by millions of people. But what about those films that seem to lack the punch? Watched by hundreds and adored by few, we like to call these 'B' movies, and it is about time they get their chance to shine! Whether you love or you hate them, these movies and their characters possess a certain charm that only true fanatics would enjoy. So Kitbuilders Magazine decided that it was about time to share the fun! The gang is all, here including fuzzy creatures, giant babes, alien slime, and backyard amphibians. Enjoy the very best in paint slinging and clay pounding as KB records the very best of the space greats to ultimate cheese! Cover price $8.00.

Kitbuilders Magazine gets mythic with a 100-page issue dedicated to the mighty monsters and gods of myth and legend, and we meet the man responsible for bringing these long-lost deities and denizens back into our tangible existence, Rocco Tartamella! These cinematic icons were born from the incredible mind of Ray Harryhausen, and thanks to the artistry of Mr. Tartamella, they can now finally rest upon your own table! Then Kitbuilders comes back to earth for a look at the Creatures of the Night - Werewolves, Vampires and other monsters! With 100 pages and over 30 articles of pure exhilarating color, we can safely say this is one issue you'll not want to miss out on. The Gods demand it! Cover price $8.00.

The new Kitbuilders Magazine begins here! The first magazine dedicated to the 'Garage Kit' world, for many years KM carried the best in the modeling themes from vampires to zombies, gargantuan beasts to girls. Now, with its new 'open category' format, KM will cover the newest and greatest without waiting for the right theme. Every issue will present an entirely open and free category of the greatest hobby to grace the modeling world. The writers will choose the best subjects to educate and entertain from mysteries to the macabre, monsters to heroes. Every turn of the page will take readers on voyages through deep space or tumble them into the bowels of hell itself. Cover price $8.00.

Meet the kitbuilding hobby's newest sculpting sensation, Kent Kidwell, as he brings forth his newest creations, 'The Head Merchant,' in the newest issue of Kitbuilders Magazine. Saul Alvarez takes a stroll on the macabre side with his 'Howling' diorama. Take a swim with a 'Sea Dragon,' or set sail with 'Captain Jack' and 'Davey Jones,' or even travel to the realm of the gods to witness an epic battle of 'Bringing Down the Thunder.' These and many more tales of wonder await the modeler in every 100-page full-color issue of Kitbuilders Magazine, the first magazine of its kind dedicated to the greatest hobby to grace the planet! Cover price $8.00.

As you can tell by the cover Kitbuilders Magazine brings you a Garage Kit hobbyists dream come true! Fantasy Legend Frank Frazetta's immortal image of the 'Death Dealer' has been brought to 3-dimensional life by the hands of Chris Gabrish based off of artwork from Nat Jones and Jay Fotos from Image Comics. Paint master Saul Alvarez tackles this macabre figure in black in an all out battle royal bound to leave you breathless! Then, Saul Alvarez shows off his build of the 'Howling' diorama. How about a voyage with 'Captain Jack,' from part two in how to make ultra cool bookends! Jim Capone brings to life the immortal portrayal of everyone's favorite fright actor, Vincent Price. Spend a few moments digging into the masterworks of the legendary Sam Greenwell as Norm Piatt leads us into the mind of one of this hobby's greatest sculptors. These and many more tales of wonder await you in each and every 100-page full-color issue of Kitbuilders Magazine! Cover price $8.00.

Kitbuilders Magazine pays tribute to the Slashers! This is the annual dedicated issue and since it is 'All Hallows Eve' time, Kitbuilders pays little tribute to the guys and ghouls who make it painful to look under the bed. This issue features the likes of Jason, Freddie, and Jupiter, not to mention vampires, werewolves and 'Slashers' from distant galaxies! And while throwing buckets of blood around, Kitbuilders also pays homage to blood-spattering characters that might not fit the category of a 'Slasher' as we know and love but if you rack up the body count they can go pound for pound, or is that bucket for bucket. Kitbuilders also examines some walking corpses up close and personal. Audiences have loved zombies fast or slow as long as it is from a distance that is. Since their upbringing in the Universal classics to the modern Romero dynasty, the world has been fascinated by the walking dead and the writers of Kitbuilders are no exception! Cover price $8.00.

Take a journey into space as the 'Death Warrior' is brought to 'all too real' life by the talented Joe Dunaway. As Kitbuilders continues traveling further beyond the borders of our galaxy, we'll go on patrol with the 'Corps.' Journey into the oceanic depths with the debut of 'Plesiosaur.' Examine the beginnings of Garage Kit history with 'The Incredible Shrinking Man.' This is the magazine every model enthusiast has waited for! Cover price $8.00.