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	Issue #9 Editorial - Letter from Publisher Terry Webb Say what? - AFM Listens To Our Readers Double Vision - Terry Webb and David Fisher our reviewing duo takes an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures The Fault Line by Mike Wowczuk The very latest and greatest from the hot bed of model production, the west coast AFM Comic Gallery AFM Company Profile: Horizon by David Fisher It Came From The Garage by Frank Daniel Modelmania by David Fisher Phantastic Plastic by Frank "Hurricane" Daniel Painting In Oils by Darrin Marsh Anatomically Correct by William Paquet Making The Scene by Anthony Mestas AFM Artist Profile: Shawn Nagle by Frank Daniel Shapeshifter by Dan Platt The Tool Box by Chuck Davenport Out Of the Box by Chaz Lovejoy The Biz Of Sculpting by Dan Platt Raptor Reviews by William Stout
	Issue #10 Editorial - Letter from Publisher David Fisher. Say what? - AFM Listens To Our Readers Double Vision - Terry Webb and David Fisher our reviewing duo takes an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. The Fault Line by Mike Wowczuk The very latest and greatest from the hot bed of model production, the west coast! Modelmania David Fisher The latest release of Thomas Kuntz and Artomic Creations leaves David grinning from ear to ear! AFM Company Profile: Janus company by David FisherAFM shows it's cultured side with an appreciation of the classics-monsters that is! An interview with John Ulakovic of Janus. Finely Tuned by Steve Parke Steve stands eye to eye with the Dark knight! I Came From The Garage by Frank Daniel Dare To Compare: The Creature by Terry J. Webb Terry serves up a heaping platter of seafood, and it's all you can eat, if you're a seven foot gillman! Alien Autopsy by Dean Dymerski Dean explores the inner workings of a face hugger in this gut wrenching instructional article! AFM Reader's Gallery AFM throws the spotlight on our readers and lets them show their stuff. Phantastic Plastic Dr. Frank "enstein" Daniel The good Doctor turns on the juice with Polar Lights' Bride of Frankenstein! Making The Scene by Anthony Mestas Aurora Retrostective by Tom Graham AFM artiist Profile: Mike Hill by David Fisher The Biz of Sculpting by Dan Platt Sharpeshifter by Dan Platt Tool Box by Chuck Davenport Out Of the Box by Chaz Lovejoy Cobwebs by John Delamere Brits & Pieces by Chris Moody
	Issue #11 Editorial - Letter from Publisher Terry Webb Say what? - AFM Listens To Our Readers Double Vision - Terry Webb and David Fisher our reviewing duo takes an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. Gotham's Garage - Mike Stutelburg - Holy figure freak out Batman! Mike kicks off a new comic related column for AFM with the first of amulti-part series on scratch building The Bat Cave! The Fault Line by Mike Wowczuk The very latest and greatest from the hot bed of model production, the west coast! B5-PC 2 3D - Dean Dymerski - Dean delivers the goods on how to achieve the computer generated patterns of a BS space vessel on a three dimensional model kit! Finely Tuned by Steve Parke Steve goes straight for the guts with toxic results with a Zombie that took a wrong turn on the Jersey turnpike! Looks like a barrel of gun! Raptor Reviews - William Stout - This issue finds William "In Pursuit" of Tony McVey's latest dino masterpiece! Rockets Rivets & Robots - Lee Straton - Lee sets his sights and takes aim with Doppelganger Flazger/Katsumata Series D pistol, all Replicants beware! Phantastic Plastic - Frank "Bug Boy" Daniel - dissects Renwal's classic insect kits in his latest poke at plastic with the heart warming "Bugs Have Guts Too!" Out of the Box - Chaz Lovejoy - Chas previews the latest and greatest releases from the pre painted market! Alients and Oils - Darrin Marsh - Darrin oils up and goes toe to tail with the Alien with beautiful results! Modelmania David Fisher Art boy goes Krazy for Krazy Horsz from Hogan's Bones - you'll see why! AFM Company Profile: Screamin' Models - George T. Stephenson - What better way to feature the ground breaking hobby giant but with a ground breaking interview, two titans of our hoby discuss shop for our readers! It Came From The Garage by Frank Daniel - The Latest Releases In The G.K. Scene Anatomically Correct - William Paquet - William verbalizes on viscera - lunch anyone?! AFM Readers's Gallery - AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. Aurora Retrospective - Part 2 - Tom Graham - Author Tom Graham shares his interview with Aurora's Master Sculptor Bill Lemon in an AFM exclusive! AFM Artist Profile: Tom Savini - Frank "Gut Boy" Daniel - Master FX artist Tom Savini has made a career of making audiences see red, now he turns his talents toward our hobby and high-end collectibles. Shapeshifter - Dan Platt - Dan charts the pros and cons of working with Super Sculpey! The Tool Box - Chuck Davenport - chuck personally tests modeling products and materials and gives our readers the scoop on what's hot, and what's not! AFM Exclusive Extra: The Cenobites! - Terry J. Webb & David Fisher - AFM's two resident pinheads meet the real Pinhead, along with Butterball and the chatterer in an exclusive and reference-rich interview granted especially for the reader's of AFM! Classified Advertising
	Issue #12 EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher David Fisher. SAY WHAT?: AFM Listens To Our Readers. DOUBLE VISION: Terry Webb and David Fisher Our reviewing duo takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. AURORA RETROSPECTIVE- PART 3: Tom Graham Author Tom Graham tells the story of Aurora sculptor Ray Meyers. RAPTOR REVIEWS: William Stout William picks the bones clean in his latest round of dino reviews! MODELMANIA: David Fisher David puts the patterns to Bowen Designs’ Kongzilla! REVIVING A RELIC!: Tim Gore Effects painter Tim Gore recreates the paint scheme for Revell/Monogram’s Kothoga. SHAPESHIFTER: Dan Platt Dan recommends professional Kevlar for would-be industry job hunters. IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE: Frank Daniel The Latest Kit Releases In The G.K. Scene PHANCURE!: Darrin Marsh Darrin gives the Fewture Model’s vinyl Behemoth a hot oil treatment in his latest installment! WHEN DIORAMAS RULED THE EARTH!: Tamiya’s deluxe styrene Dinosaur dioramas fill our center spread with a roar! AFM EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW? PATRICK TATOPOULOS: Mike Wowczuk The man behind this summer’s blockbuster effects for Godzilla talks with AFM about monsters and mayhem! AFM COMPANY PROFILE: GREY ZON: Frank Daniel Frank Daniel goes beneath the skin to tap the skull with the hobby’s main bone specialist, Luis De la Fuente. FELLING LIKE A KID AGAIN!: Dean Dymerski Dean gets “Lost” in his childhood with the Jupiter 2. MAKING THE SCENE: EXPLOSIVE MODELING: Anthony Mestas Anthony Lights a fuse and all heck breaks loose with the Toho Titan! AFM READER’S GALLERY: AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. GOTHAM’S GARAGE: Mike Stutelburg Holy cave dwellers Batman! Mike goes a little batty scratch building The Bat Cave! PREHISTORIC MODELING: MIke Fredricks Dinosaur expert Mike Fredricks takes a nostalgic look back at the Aurora wonders. THE TOOL BOX: Chuck Davenport Chuck personally tests modeling products and materials and gives our readers the scoop on what’s hot, and what’s not! OUT OF THE BOX: Chaz Lovejoy Chaz previews the latest and greatest releases from the pre-painted market! BRITS AND PIECES: Chris Pickering Chris Pickering takes over the helm as our U.K. Corespondent and covers the hottest British invasion since the Fab Four! GODZILLA! A PRODUCT OF THE H-BOMB!: U.K. Super collector Ryan Mitchell picks the Best of the best Godzilla kits. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #13 EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher Terry Webb. DOUBLE VISION: Terry Webb and David Fisher Our reviewing duo takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. GODZILLA: Mike Wowczuk Mike gives AFM readers “insider” tips on how to paint The new American Godzilla, he should know, he worked on the film! MODELMANIA : David “Space Oddity” Fisher David “Spaces Out” and fires his retro-rockets for Simian Productions Space Girl. AFM ARTIST PROFILE: Randy Bowen Frank Daniel Garage Kit pioneer turned sculpting super-power Randy Bowen gives AFM an enlightening interview. IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE : Frank Daniel The Latest Releases In The G.K. Scene FAULTLINE: Mike Wowczuk Mike “shakes it up” with what’s new on the West Cost! AFM COMPANY PROFILE: AMALGAMATED DYNAMICS, INC. Terry Webb and David Fisher AFM talks with the dynamic duo of Hollywood effects Tom Woodruff and Alec Gillis, the two men responsible for some of the most popular model kit subjects today! GOTHAM’S GARAGE: Mike Stutelburg Holy cave dwellers Batman! Mike goes a little batty scratch building The Bat Cave! THE TOOL BOX: Chuck Davenport Chuck personally tests modeling products and materials and gives our readers the scoop on what’s hot, and what’s not! OUT OF THE BOX: Chaz Lovejoy Chaz previews the latest and greatest releases from the pre-painted market! RANCOR”S AWAY: Jim Groman Sculptor Jim Groman documents the sculpting of ERTL’s Rancor for AFM readers. GRAF ORLOK- BREATHING LIFE INTO AN ANCIENT COUNT: Staffan Linder Swede Creation’s Staffan Linder does an expressionistic variation on a classic theme... Nosferatu! FINELY TUNED: Steve Parke Steve Fades in and out on us with The Predator! BRITS AND PIECES: Chris Pickering Chris Pickering covers the hottest British invasion since the Fab Four! AFM READER’S GALLERY: AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. THE MINIATURIST: Dan Colonna Dan doesn’t shrink from the challenge of painting the latest releases from the world of miniature models! GUYVER ZOANOID: Darrin Marsh Darrin demonstrates how to achieve a flawless finish on the Guyver Zoanoid from Max Factory. PAINTING THE ROSWELL ALIEN: Jim Lawrence Airbrush master Jim Lawrence demonstrates his galactic talent on the Roswell Alien. LOOKS LIKE LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT: Dean Dymerski Nope, it’s not a love story, it’s another example of Dean’s dedication to Alien subject matter? facehuggers...hmmmm, maybe it is a love story! THE OUTER LIMIT”S “ARCHITECT OF FEAR”, WAH MING CHANG: Anthony Taylor Television’s effects pioneer and master Wah Ming Chang gives AFM an exclusive interview! PHANTASTIC PLASTIC: Frank Daniel Frank sights Glenco’s UFO styrene kit on his radar screen and immediately volunteers for abduction! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #14 EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher Terry Webb. SAY WHAT? : AFM Listens To Our Readers. DOUBLE VISION: Terry Webb and David Fisher Our reviewing duo takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. MODELMANIA: David Fisher Brain Dead meets the Brain Biter with Morbid Models’ Slaine! THE BRUSH IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD!: Darrin Marsh Darrin takes a brush to Hard Hero Enterprises’ Conan and lives to tell the tale! FANTASY TRAINS: Jim Elliott Train Modeler Jim Elliott bridges the gap between locomotive modeling and fantasy subjects. AFM ARTIST PROFILE: DAVID GRANT: Richard Blacque Afm turns the spotlight on David Grant, one of the fresh new talents of the industry! DARE TO COMPARE: BATMAN: Richard Hilliard Guest reviewer and enthusiastic Batman collector Richard Hilliard gets a little batty with the best 25 kits of the Dark Knight! IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE: Frank Daniel The Latest Releases In The G.K. Scene BEYOND THE BARE BONES: Thomas Gilliland Painting legend Tom Gilliland snakes his way through New York’s underside for his first column entry, Snake Pliskin from Jimmy Flintstone. BIG, BAD AND BLACK!: Dean Dymerski No, were not talkin’ about Blade! Dean gets “tanked” with the caped crusader! PHANTASTIC PLASTIC: Frank “God ‘O Thunder” Daniel The Smell of greasepaint, the sound of amplifiers cranked to 11, the sight of flesh squeezed into leather jumpsuits, no, it’s not Terry Webb’s bed time routine, it’s KISS! THE MINIATURIST: Dan Colonna Dan doesn’t shrink from the challenge of painting the latest releases from Mad Lab Models, GEOmetric and others! GODDESS!: Randy Vandal Randy Vandal strikes gold (and other metals) with the Goddess in Alloy. THE TOOL BOX: Chuck Davenport Chuck personally tests modeling products and materials and gives our readers the scoop on what’s hot, and what’s not! AURORA MODELS RETROSPECTIVE: Thomas Graham Thomas Graham takes us heroically through the history, medieval history, of Aurora model’s Knights in Armor series. OUT OF THE BOX: Chaz Lovejoy Chaz previews the latest and greatest releases from the pre-painted market! THE DRAGON OF DEATH: David Voigt David ain’t draggin’ his feet when painting the latest release from Fatman Productions, “The Dragon of Death!” BRITS AND PIECES: Chris Pickering Chris Pickering covers the hottest British invasion since the Fab Four! AFM READER’S GALLERY: AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. AFM INK.: Lee Staton Lee Staton reviews recent releases in modeling reference and instructional books. MAKING THE SCENE: LAURA CROFT: Anthony Mestas Anthony “bring ‘em back alive” Mestas raids the jungles of the Aztecs for diorama ideas! AFM TRADE SCHOOL: Business advice for those entering the GK production field! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #15 EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher David Fisher. SAY WHAT?: AFM Listens To Our Readers. DOUBLE VISION: Terry Webb and David Fisher Our reviewing duo takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. MAKING THE SCENE: Gothic Illumination: Anthony Mestas Anthony sheds some light on modeling stained glass windows. BEYOND THE BARE BONES: Thomas Gilliland Tom Gilliland discovers the Horror Of Dracula with Monsters In Motion’s Christopher Lee Dracula kit. AFM ARTIST PROFILE- Jeff Yagher: Terry J. Webb The legendary Jeff Yagher’s ready for his close up as he gives AFM his first ever hobby interview! COPPOLA”S COUNT: Steve Parke Steve gets foiled by Filmland Figure’s “Old Dracula” from Bram Stoker’s Dracula! THE TOOL BOX: Chuck Davenport Chuck personally tests modeling products and materials and gives our readers the scoop on what’s hot, and what’s not! IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE: Frank Daniel The Latest Releases In The G.K. Scene MODELMANIA : David Fisher The Moon is full and so is the cup on Artboy’s airbrush! David paints Shapeshifter’s Curse Of The Werewolf! THE MINIATURIST: Dan Colonna Dan doesn’t shrink from the challenge of painting the latest releases from Critical Mass, Jimmy Flintstone and others! FACE 2 FACE: Mike Hill Mike Hill faces off with a block of Supersculpey and our readers are the winners! MONSTERS MAKE A SCENE IN NEW YORK!: Tom Graham Tom focuses on one of modeling’s most controversial moments, Aurora’s Monster Scenes! PHANTASTIC PLASTIC: Frank Daniel Frank recreates a scene from Hammer that never was! SUPERSTAR!: Larry Brackney Larry models musical sensation Hanson- ooops, no, make that Manson, Marilyn Manson! KING OF THE VAMPIRES: David Voigt Dave tackles a subject that really sucks- Janus Company’s Lugosi Dracula! AFM READER’S GALLERY: AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. OUT OF THE BOX : Chaz Lovejoy Chaz previews the latest and greatest releases from the pre-painted market! BRITS AND PIECES: Chris Pickering Chris Pickering covers the hottest British invasion since the Fab Four! SHOW BIZ: Walter Mady Walter Mady gives the low down on the Phantom Figure Kit Festival DRAGON HUNTER: Mike Wowczuk It’s Dragon hunting season and Mike takes aim with his trusty airbrush at Comstock’s “Dragon Hunter!” RAPTOR REVIEWS: William Stout Dr. Raptor digs up the latest in reptile-resin! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #16 EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher Terry Webb. CONSTRUCTION ZONE: Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. MODELMANIA : David Fisher David proves once and for all he’s not afraid of the dark with Tircic Studio’s Darkness! BEYOND THE BARE BONES: Thomas Gilliland It’s time to play Let’s make a Dealer with your host, Tom Gilliland! Tom repaints Bowen Designs’ awesome Death Dealer. AFM ARTIST PROFILE: BARSOM MANASHIAN Richard Blacque AFM monkey’s around with the creative talent behind Simian Productions! COOP: HELL’S ANGEL!: Debra Bokelberg An exclusive AFM interview with the creatively twisted mind behind some of the hottest pop art in decades, Coop! THE ART OF THE DEALER: Randy Bowen The legendary Randy Bowen pairs up with the legendary Frank Frazetta in an entertaining tale of the creative process! IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE : Frank Daniel The Latest Releases In The G.K. Scene SPACED OUT!: Nick DeAngelo Nick reports for active duty with Agent Venus from Azimuth Designs. MINE!: Shawn Nagle Sculpting favorite Shawn Nagle pens his first article for AFM and boy does the fur fly! with his recreation of a Bernie Wrightson werewolf! SLAVE TO LOVE: Mike Wowczuk Mike takes on VOLKS’ “Lady Slave” and has the project all locked up! MANGA MASTER: MASAMUNE SHIROW: Sam Greenwell A rare interview with the reclusive Japanese Manga Master, creator of Appleseed, Dominion, Orion, and Ghost In The Shell! FACE 2 FACE: Mike Hill Mumm’s the word as Mike unwraps some of his secrets to obtaining a likeness with Christopher Lee and The Mummy! THE FANTASTIC ART OF KEN KELLY: Terry Webb Terry interviews one of the all time masters of Fantasy Art, Ken Kelly! Oh yeah, he manages to drag in some crap about Kiss too! LEATHER JACKET: Darrin Marsh Baby it’s cold outside! Darrin gives you a “Leather Jacket” that you won’t mind keeping warm with? Cellarcasts’ Boris Vallejo recreation. BORIS VALLEJO: Melinda Wicke Fantasy Art master Boris Vallejo shares his thoughts on the hobby with AFM readers. VOLTAIRE: Chaz Lovejoy Chaz profiles one of the coolest new artist in the Field of the Fantastic! BROM: Debra Bokelberg The dark Fantasy master Brom gives AFM a peek into his nightmare world! COOPED UP!: Steve Park Steve goes Trick Or Treating with a duo you’ll never forget, Coop’s Bride and Frankenstein from Simian Productions! AFM READER’S GALLERY: AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. OUT OF THE BOX: Chaz Lovejoy Chaz previews the latest and greatest releases from the pre-painted market! GIGER’S ALIEN: Jim Lawrence Jim pulls out everything but the kitchen sink to make this industrial diorama with the Alien! PHANTASTIC PLASTIC: Frank Daniel Phrank’s Phantasy is for the kit to match the art, or vice-versa! THE MINIATURIST: Dan Colonna Dan doesn’t shrink from the challenge of painting the latest releases from the world of miniature models! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #17 EDITORIAL: Letter From Publishers Terry Webb and David Fisher. SAY WHAT? AFM Listens to our readers. CONSTRUCTION ZONE Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. BEYOND THE BARE BONES Thomas Gilliland Tom has his eye on XO Facto’s Cyclops, and he has his eye on Tom! MODELMANIA David Fisher Artboy’s up to his ears in Ymirs! HYDRA Jim Lawrence Jim proves more than two heads are better than one with Monsters in Motion’s Hydra! AFM ARTIST PROFILE: JOE LAUDATI Richard Blacque Joe Laudati is one of the most prolific sculptors in the hobby, looking at his work will tell you why! IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE Frank Daniel The Latest Releases In The G.K. Scene GWANGI David Voigt leapin’ lizards- Dave travels to the Valley of Gwangi! FLYING SAUCERS ATTACK! Lee Staton Lee bears witness to an attack on our nation’s capital (we think he played a hand in the mayhem)! AFM PROFILE: BARYE Karl Hopf Everyone has artistic influences, including Ray Harryhausen himself! Discover the work of a master sculptor. HARPIES FROM HELL! Bob Bagy Sculptor Bob Bagy decides to wing it with his first article of AFM! OUT OF THE BOX Chaz Lovejoy Chaz previews the latest and greatest releases from the pre-painted market! VOLTAIRE Chaz Lovejoy Chaz interviews Voltaire about Stop Motion and his Harryhausen influences. MAKING THE SCENE: TALOS Anthony Mestas Anthony gets the lead out with GEOmetric Designs’ Talos, Man Of Bronze. GHOULISH FUN Darrin Marsh Darrin Marsh paints Harryhausen’s Three Ghouls THE MINIATURIST Dan Colonna Dan doesn’t shrink from the challenge of painting the latest releases from the world of miniature models! KALI Mike Wowczuk Goddess Kali lends Mike a hand with this issue’s project... six to be exact! TAC FIGHTER Dean Dymerski If Starship Troopers blurred your vision, let Dean get you back into focus! SHADOW BOXING WITH THE CREATURE! Larry Brackney Larry shadowboxes with the Gillman and it’s a knock out! SPACE: 1899 Lee Staton Lee goes back to the future with Ray Harryhausen and H.G. Wells TOOLBOX Chuck Davenport Chuck personally tests modeling products and materials and gives our readers the 411 on what’s hot and what’s not! AFM READER’S GALLERY AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. BONING UP ON THE BASICS Steven Parke Steve bones up on his painting skills with Grey Zon’s Cyclops skull. PHOTOSHOP GALLERY Frank Daniel AFM begins a new feature where modelers with computer skills can combine their creations into a work of art! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #18 EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher David Fisher. SAY WHAT? AFM Listens to our readers. CONSTRUCTION ZONE Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. BEYOND THE BARE BONES Thomas Gilliland Tom tackles Fewture Model’s not so Easy Rider! AJARI Darrin Marsh Darrin Marsh sees Red- Red Mausoleum that is! FEWTURE ALIEN PILE Jim Lawrence Giger’s Aliens land on AFM’s cover courtesy of Jim Lawrence! COP A BUZZ! Dan Colonna Dan takes the sting out of a complex paint scheme with Bee Woman!! SITTING HELL! Nick DeAngelo Nirasawa’s Pharaoh finds a new home in Nick’s Temple Of Doom! IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE Frank Daniel The Latest Releases In The G.K. Scene ALIEN NEWBORN Jim Lawrence Jim gives birth to another masterpiece! OUT OF THE BOX Chaz Lovejoy Chaz previews the latest and greatest releases from the pre-painted market! NIGHTMARES IN PRINT Frank Daniel and Anthony Mestas Frank and Anthony review the latest books on Fewture’s main men. AFM PROFILE: NIRA MY GOD TO THEE! - NIRASAWA! Frank Daniel Frank profiles one of the true masters of imagination, Yasushi Nirasawa of Fewture Models in an exclusive AFM interview! AFM PROFILE: ANGLES OF TAKEYA! Frank Daniel Fewture Models’ elusive Takayuki Takeya Shares his thoughts with Frank Daniel. KETIA AMEMIYA Anthony Mestas & Hisami Someya Designer, Director, Genius! The man who brought you Red Mausoleum, Zeiram and Iria and many other classic creations gives AFM an exclusive interview! NINA DARKNESS Steve Parke Steve doesn’t curse the darkness, he praises it- especially with these curves! A NEW DAWN: AN INTERVIEW WITH JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER Terry J. Webb The creator of Dawn gives his thoughts on Fewture Models’ new pre-paint statue. CTHULHU Mike Wowczuk Lovecraft meets Fewture Models and a new kit classic is born! TOOLBOX Chuck Davenport Chuck personally tests modeling products and materials and gives our readers the 411 on what’s hot and what’s not! THE FEWTURE OF PRE-PAINTS Terry J. Webb Terry talks shop with the force behind Fewture Models Pre-Paint creations! STAP! Dean Dymerski That’s “Single Trooper Aerial Platform” for you Star Wars impaired readers! AFM READER’S GALLERY AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #19 EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher Terry Webb CONSTRUCTION ZONE: Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. FIFTH ELEMENT: Steve Parke Steve is in his own element with The Fifth Element’s Mondoshawan Robot. MAKING THE SCENE: Anthony Mestas Anthony teaches you the A.B.C.’s of industrial strength Diorama building! ARMED AND DANGEROUS: Jim Lawrence Citizen Jim lays down a mean sheen with Robocop and T2! GUNSTAR: Dean Dymerski Dean straps into the Gunstar and becomes the Last Star Fighter! MODELMANIA: THE PRICE IS RIGHT: David Fisher David paints Monstrology Models Vincent Price Tribute IT CAME FROM THE TOY STORE!: Lee Staton Lee Staton falls to pieces- lots of them, modeling The Iron Giant! IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE: Frank Daniel The Latest Releases In The G.K. Scene STUCK ON YOU: David Voigt Dave sticks it to ‘ya with Tony McVey’s latest Dino-Might release! REMEMBERING THE IRON GIANT: Lee Staton Lee Staton stands erect with the Iron Giant Statue! ROBBY THE ROBOT: Nick DeANGELO Nick’s customization of Polar Light’s Robby The Robot has this issue covered! THE MINIATURIST: Dan Colonna Dan Brings GEOmetric Design’s Gort down to Earth with a shadow box diorama. MARIA OF METROPOLIS: Tony Krerowicz Maria, Tony just met a girl named Maria... PHOTOSHOP GALLERY: Frank Daniel Models and computers combine to create a new form of cyber art! TOOLBOX: Chuck Davenport Chuck personally tests modeling products and materials and gives our readers the 411 on what’s hot and what’s not! KRONOS: Frank Daniel Frank gets a bright idea for the Python Press Kronos kit! THE MASTER MONSTER MAKERS OF 1964: Terry Beatty Terry Beatty sets “The Wayback Machine” to 1964 and relives the first figure contest! C3PO: Will Hughes How sculptor Chris Nelson stopped smoking but got hooked on resin! SENTINEL OF DESTRUCTION: Will Hughes Will makes a Sentinel out of styrofoam! AFM READER’S GALLERY: AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #20 EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher David Fisher CONSTRUCTION ZONE Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. ROBOT MONSTER Tony Krerowicz Tony meets the menace of Astral Assassins with brush in hand! MODELMANIA! David Fisher Creeping horror from the depths of time and space invade David’s workspace! THEM! Nick DeAngelo Nick conquers the crawling giants from the classic film THEM! (as opposed to the lackluster sequels THEY or THOSE!) THE BLACK SCORPION Frank Daniel Frank takes the sting out or recreating a classic “B Movie” moment BEYOND THE BARE BONES Tom Gilliland Tom tangles with the tentacled terror of THE THING! JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE BASEMENT Lee Staton Lee discovers what lurks in the basement with film historian and archivist Bob Burns! IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE Frank Daniel The Latest Releases In The G.K. Scene DINOSAURS ATTACK! Steve Riojas Steve goes scale to scale with a prehistoric beast from beyond time! I MARRIED A MONSTER FROM OUTER SPACE Tony Krerowicz Read Tony’s shocking personal confessional! AFM TRIBUTE TO CHARLES GEMORA Karl Hopf AFM goes ape over FX pioneer Charles Gemora! THE HAIRLESS HORSEMAN! Steven Parke Steve handles a Hessian Hairdo without creating a hair don’t! ATTACK OF THE LITTLE GREEN MEN! Dan Colonna Dan battles the unearthly alien- unimagined thrills for all! MICROMANIAS! Darrin Marsh See Darrin face off against the incredible shrinking models! PUMPKINHEAD Jim Lawrence Jim resurrects the vengeful demon! THE CHINESE CONNECTION Terry Webb Terry reviews the latest releases from the pre-paint market. PHANTASTIC PLASTIC Frank Daniel Frank features three towering Toho terrors- only in styrene! TOOLBOX Chuck Davenport Chuck personally tests modeling products and materials and gives our readers the 411 on what’s hot and what’s not! TREMORS! Larry Brackney Larry excavates a slithering classic from GEOmetric Design! OUT OF THE BOX Chaz Lovejoy Chaz previews the latest and greatest figures from the non-modeling market! MAKING THE SCENE Anthony Mestas Anthony exposes a secret scientific project worthy of an X-File episode! AFM READER’S GALLERY AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #21 EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher Terry Webb. CONSTRUCTION ZONE Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. NOCTILYAN Dan Colonna Dan goes a little batty over Mob Scene’s fangtastic bust! FORBIDDEN PASSIONS David Voigt Solarwind’s Countess Karnstein stirs something besides paint in this issue! MODELMANIA! David Fisher David goes mad for Swede Creation’s Klaus Kinski/Isabelle Adjani Nosferatu duo! BLOOD SUCKA! Steven Parke Get out your platforms and bellbottoms as Steven heads back to the Seventies with “Souless Brother #1” GEOmetric Designs’ Blacula! NOSFERATU RETROSPECTIVE David Fisher David rats out the original cinematic vampire in kit form, talk about obsessed! IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE Frank Daniel The Latest Releases In The G.K. Scene BLACK WEDDING Nick DeAngelo Janus Company’s Dracula takes a bride and Nick presides over the nuptials! THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS Staffan Linder Swede Creations’ Staffan Linder documents the process of creating a hit model kit. BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA Anthony Mestas Anthony carries a torch for Needful Things’ classic G.K. Dracula! CRITTER Steve Riojas Steve bucks the trend this issue and bypasses the cemetery for the swamp with Critter! KING OF THE VAMPIRES David Grant David shares his tips and techniques for creating his very own vampire king. DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE Marc Tassone Drac is back with a cross to bear and Marc stick it to him! THE ORIGINAL SON OF DRACULA George Stephenson Bela G. Lugosi grants George Stephenson an exclusive interview with AFM! DIVA OF THE DARKSIDE Larry Brackney Larry turns catalog finds into modeling treasure! OUT OF THE BOX Chaz Lovejoy Chaz previews the latest and greatest figures from the non-modeling market! VLAD THE IMPALER Tony Krerowicz Tony impales Gemini Productions’ Prince Vlad bust, the rest is history! THE CHINESE CONNECTION Terry Webb Terry reviews the latest releases from the pre-paint market. AFM READER’S GALLERY AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #22 EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher David Fisher. CONSTRUCTION ZONE: Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. PRETTY IN PINK: Dan Colonna Dan goes into training for VOLKS’ latest Sorayama Mamma, "Trainer!" STRAINED TO THE LIMITS Mike Wowczuk Mike pulls a few muscles tackling Monsters In Motions’ Julie Strain kit- what a lucky guy! MODELMANIA! David Fisher David is dazzled and dazed by Solarwind Productions’ latest Countess Karnstein! MARIA 2026 Frank Rotwang Daniel Frank gears up for Cygenus Studio’s interpretation of Fritz Lang’s robotic beauty, Maria. PAINTING BLACK FROM A TO Z Jim Deming Jim swashes his buckles with Fantasy Creation’s swashbuckler Lady Zorro. AFM PROFILE: MIKE JAMES OF AZIMUTH DESIGNS Frederick Allen AFM interviews the hobby’s commander of curves, the pin-up king, Mike James! ENCHANTING Darrin Marsh Darrin oils up Enchanted Art’s lady Centaur. IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE Terry J. Webb The Latest Releases In The G.K. Scene FEMALE DROID ONE Nick DeAngelo Nick’s latest article is Vision inspired with John Wright's curvaceous Female Droid! CHLOE THE AVIATOR Steve Parke Steve’s creativity takes technicolor flight with the Shiflett Brothers jet-fueled Aviator! TOOL BOX Chuck Davenport Chuck tests modeling products and gives our readers the 411 on what’s hot and what’s not! A KIT WITH GRIT “Tex” Gilliland John Wayne in a girl kit issue??? Yep Pilgrim, Tom rides out with “The Duke” from Needful Things, giddyup! THE EXORCIST Jim Lawrence All Hell breaks loose as Jim turns heads with Regan from Gothic Haus Studios. OUT OF THE BOX Chaz Lovejoy Chaz previews the latest and greatest figures from the non-modeling market! SATYRA Steve Riojas Steve rides bareback with Enchanted Art’s wood nymph! AFM PROFILE: MIKE CUSANELLI Bob Maxwell AFM profiles the prolific master of the female form, Mike Cusanelli of Solar Wind Studios! GODZILLA ‘54 Larry Brackney The King has left the building... flattened! RED SONJA Tony Krerowicz Tony catches Red Fever with Hard Hero’s latest resin warrior, Red Sonja. THE CHINESE CONNECTION Terry Webb Terry reviews the latest releases from the pre-paint market. AFM READER’S GALLERY AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #23 EDITORIAL Letter From Publisher Terry Webb. CONSTRUCTION ZONE Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. TAMING THE TEENAGE TERROR Steve Parke Steve tackles Earthbound Studios’ new Terror Teen, The Teenage Frankenstein! STRAIGHT OUTTA HELL! Tony Krerowicz Tony "Hammers" one home with Frankenstein’s Monster From Hell! STRANGE BREW Jim Lawrence Jim’s cooking up a demonic delight from Michael Burnette Productions, the Demon Bust. EDISON FRANKENSTEIN, 1910 Jim Lawrence Jim focuses on a re-released classic kit from a newly discovered lost film, William Paquet's Edison Frankenstein. BOLTSTEIN Dan Colonna You’ll bolt after this latest Fewture release after you see Dan’s skillful modeling! AFM PROFILE: SARA KARLOFF, THE DAUGHTER OF FRANKENSTEIN George Stephenson AFM interviews the daughter of Boris Karloff, Sara Karloff! PUPPY LOVE! FrankenDaniel Frank throws Needful Things’ Frankenweenie a bone! IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE Terry J. Webb The Latest Releases In The G.K. Scene MODELMANIA™ David Fisher David demonstrates “How to make a monster” with Ciné Art’s Boris Karloff Frankenstein Monster Tribute Bust. THE AMAZING MODEL CONTEST AT WONDERFEST AFM showcases some of the top winners at the 2001 Wonderfest in Louisville, KY SEND IN THE CLONES Jerry Buchanan Where does one go when in need of a clone? Why the Clone Factory of course, as Jerry demonstrates in his inaugural article for AFM. FRANKENSTEIN’S MONSTER Tom Gilliland Tom gets “all dolled up” with Side Show Toy’s latest release, Frankenstein's Monster from "The Bride of Frankenstein." OUT OF THE BOX Chaz Lovejoy Chaz previews the latest and greatest figures from the non modeling market! THE CRYPT OF FRANKENSTEIN Steve Riojas Steve the Crypt Keeper stonewalls the Frankenstein Monster ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? Larry Brackney Larry’s glad all over this Gladiator release from Needful Things. AFM PROFILE: DIMENSIONAL DESIGNS Son of FrankenDaniel AFM profiles one of the true originators of the American Garage Kit scene, Danny Soracco. FRANKENSTEIN FROM THE GRAVE Nick DeAngelo Dr. Nick tames a rampaging monster. THE CHINESE CONNECTION Terry Webb Terry reviews the latest releases from the pre-paint market. AFM READER’S GALLERY AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #24 EDITORIAL Letter From Publisher David Fisher. CONSTRUCTION ZONE 4 Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. MODELMANIA™ David Fisher David goes Ape for Apemania’s Cornelius Bust! JUNGLE RUMBLE David Voigt Dave rumbles with Manit and Nagle’s twin titans of resin King Kong Vs T Rex! A HAIRY SITUATION Steve Riojas Taylor Design’s Harry and the Hendersons gets a styling from Steve. A BRISTLING ENCOUNTER WITH FUR Jeff Taylor Jeff untangles the mysteries of sculpting fur. BOW YOUR HEAD! Anthony Mestas Anthony dares to tell Tim Burton's Attar where to stand. GORILLA GALLERY Terry J.Webb Terry peels back the skin on ape sculptures and their creators. IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE Terry J. Webb The Latest Releases In The G.K. Scene THE SPIRIT OF ‘76 Jerry Buchanan Jerry salutes the Bicentennial King Kong! WHEN MONKEYS FLY Steven Parke Steve monkeys around with the winged apes of Oz. TOHO KONG Jim Lawrence Jim goes toe to Toho with the Far East King! THE EMPEROR Tony Krerowicz Tony Gives this Orangutan the royal treatment! THE CHINESE CONNECTION Terry Webb Terry reviews the latest releases from the pre-paint market. THE GREAT WHITE APE Mike Wowczuk Everything goes white when Mike encounters Menagerie Productions’ Ape. AFM READER’S GALLERY AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. AFM MODELING CONTEST! AFM Announces it’s first ever modeling contest! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #25 EDITORIAL Letter From Publisher Terry Webb. CONSTRUCTION ZONE Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. THE JOKER”S WILD Tony Krerowicz Tony expertly paints Super Villain Kingpin, The Joker! LEGENDARY DARKNESS David Voigt Dave sheds light on GEOmetric’s Darkness bust from Legend. THE EDGAR SUIT Steven Parke Steve slips on something a little more comfortable from Earthbound Studios- MIB's humorous villain! THE GREEN GOBLIN Mike Hill Mike documents his latest life-size creation for Dynamic Forces, Spiderman's most famous foe. FEAR THE REAPER Jerry Buchanan Jerry reaps what Forbidden Zone Models have sewn, a Reaper from Blade II! PUNKENSTEIN Anthony Mestas Anthony puts John Pinkerton’s latest pickled punk The Frankenstein Fetus in a jar- ummm yummy! MODELMANIA™ David Fisher David makes up with Janus Company’s Jack Pierce and Boris Karloff Tribute kit. THE SCORPION”S STING! Dan Colonna Dan takes the sting out of painting the comic book foe. IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE Terry J. Webb The Latest Releases In The G.K. Scene THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN BRUSH Norman Bryn Norman has the Midas Touch with this Christopher Lee tribute bust, Scaramanga. DR. LOBOTO Tony Krerowicz Braniac Tony goes insane in the membrane with Blue Radish Studio’s latest release. THE FORGOTTEN PRISONER OF CASTLE MARE Steve Riojas If you though you’ve seen it all with Aurora kits, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet! MAGUA Steve Riojas Steve goes to war with one of the next to the last Mohicans! THE GREAT WHITE Jim Lawrence Ahoy maties, Capt’n Jim hunts down the villain of Jaws and lives to tell the tale! OUT OF THE BOX Chaz Lovejoy Chaz covers the latest releases of interest in the pre-paint and toy related fields! THE CHINESE CONNECTION Terry Webb Terry reviews the latest releases from the pre-paint market. ANUBIS Larry Brackney Larry keeps the Jackals at bay! AFM READER’S GALLERY AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. AFM MODELING CONTEST! Be sure to enter AFM’s first ever modeling contest! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #26 EDITORIAL Letter From Publisher Terry J. Webb CONSTRUCTION ZONE Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. THE DOCTORS ARE IN Dan Colonna Jayco Hobbies’ latest bust releases of Dr. Frankenstein and Doctor Pretorius get Dan’s heart rate rising! THE WEREWOLF OF LONDON Mike Wallace Mike transforms Janus Company’s Henry Hull Werewolf kit into a work of art, no moonlight required! THE MUMMY Tony Krerowicz Krerowicz The Uncanny unwraps Janus Company’s classic Karloff Mummy kit release. THE METALUNA MUTANT Steve Riojas Steve turns his talents to a bust that’s Earthbound in more ways than one- The Metaluna Mutant from "This Island Earth!" THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Jim Lawrence Gaze at the face that defines fear, Lon Chaney Sr. as Erik The Phantom! THE MUMMY WALKS! Rocco Tartamella Sculptor Rocco Tartamella uses clay to create a man of dust, Karloff as The Mummy! MODELMANIA™: THE WOLF MAN David Fisher Talbot or not Talbot, that is the question answered in this issues Modelmania™ as David paints Forbidden Zone's Lon Chaney Jr. Wolf Man. THE INVISIBLE MAN Frank Orlando Frank brings Amok Time’s Invisible Man back into focus. IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE Terry J. Webb The latest releases from the Garage Kit Scene. THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON Rick Cantu Rick practices the brush stroke with monsterdom’s best swimmer, Needful Things' Gillman! SHADES OF GRAY Steve Parke Steve recreates the look of classic horror film cinematography with Amok Time's Frankenstein Monster and Bride! THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD Jerry Buchanan O.K., it’s not Universal, but Jerry finds Solarwind’s kit just the THING for a modeling fix! OUT OF THE BOX Chaz Lovejoy Chaz turns the spotlight on the latest genre related prepaints and toys! ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN Steve Riojas Steve sets the stage at MacDougals’ House of Horrors for an amazing modeling feat! Lou, Bud, Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster and The Wolfman set the stage for this amazing model diorama! THE CHINESE CONNECTION Terry J. Webb Terry reviews the latest prepainted statue releases. AFM READER’S GALLERY AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #27 AFM #27: EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher Terry J. Webb.. CONSTRUCTION ZONE: Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. THE DOCTORS ARE IN: Dan Colonna Jayco Hobbies’ latest Dr. Frankenstein and Dr. Pretorius bust releases get Dan’s heart rate rising! THE WEREWOLF OF LONDON: Mike Wallace Mike transforms Janus Company’s kit into a work of art, no moonlight required! THE MUMMY: Tony Krerowicz Krerowicz The Uncanny unwraps Janus Company’s Karloff classic kit release. THE METALUNA MUTANT: Steve Riojas Steve turns his talents to a bust that’s Earthbound in more ways than one! THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: Jim Lawrence Gaze at the face that defines fear, Lon Chaney as Erik, the Phantom...a hair raising experience! THE MUMMY WALKS!: Rocco Tartamella Sculptor Rocco Tartamella uses clay to create a man of dust! MODELMANIA™: THE WOLF MAN: David Fisher Talbot or not Talbot, that is the question answered in this issues Modelmania™. THE INVISIBLE MAN: Frank Orlando Frank brings Amok Time’s Invisible Man back into focus. IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE: Terry J. Webb The latest releases from the Garage Kit Scene. THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON: Rick Cantu Rick practices the brush stroke with monsterdom’s best swimmer! SHADES OF GRAY: Steve Parke Steve recreates the look of classic horror film cinematography with the Monster and his Bride! THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD: Jerry Buchanan O.K., it’s not Universal, but Jerry finds Solarwind’s kit just the THING for a modeling fix! OUT OF THE BOX: Chaz Lovejoy Chaz turns the spotlight on the latest genre related prepaints and toys! ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN: Steve Riojas Steve sets the stage at MacDougals’ House of Horrors for an amazing modeling feat! THE CHINESE CONNECTION: Terry J. Webb Terry reviews the latest prepainted statue releases. AFM READER’S GALLERY: AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #28 Copy For Issue #28, Denizens of The Deep: (The Creature Cover) EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher David Fisher. CONSTRUCTION ZONE: Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. SHARKMAN: Rick Cantu The fin is in as Rick reels in Needful Things’ Sharkman. SHOCKWAVE ZOMBIES: Mike Falcigno Mike marinates William Paquet’s shriveled zombie shockers. THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON: Jim Lawrence Jim models Monsters Direct’s 26” Creature. BACK FROM THE ABYSS: Tony Krerowicz Tony submerges with Needful Things' Cameron kit creation. SPLISH SPLASH: Mike Wallace Mike Wallace makes a splash with X-O Facto’s Predator/Creature smackdown! NANTUCKET SLEIGH RIDE: Richard Dana Kuchta Richard has a whale of a tale to spin for you! AMAZING FIGURE MODEL BASH WINNERS!: The results are in for the first ever AFM Model Bash- “Amazing” is right! PRECIOUS GUIDE: Anthony Mestas Anthony models The Gollum’s forbidden pool, AWESOME! IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE: Terry J. Webb The latest releases from the Garage Kit Scene. MAIDEN OF THE SEA: Dan Colonna Dan nets a curvy catch: Pegaso Models' Mermaid. CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’: Jerry Buchanan Jerry has “Sex On The Beach,” the kit that is, from The Doll and Hobby Shoppe! PIRATE PRINCESS: Steve Riojas Steve hoists up his jolly roger with David Whitford’s Pirate Princess! I AGAINST I: Rick Cantu With all the water in this issue, Rick adds a little fire to the mix with Forbidden Zone's Blade 2. THE CHINESE CONNECTION: Terry J. Webb Terry reviews the latest prepainted statue releases. THE BAT BOAT: Scott Owen Holy bat turbulence, Scott makes some waves with Polar Lights’ Bat Boat! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #29 EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher Terry Webb. CONSTRUCTION ZONE: Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. H.R. GIGER 1979 ALIEN: Jim Lawrence Jim confronts Monsters Direct’s Alien and lives to tell the tale! THE QUEEN OF PAIN: Jerry Buchanan Jerry’s bustin’ out this issue with Halcyon’s Queen critter. TAKEYA’S ALIEN: Steve Riojas Steve models one of the most popular and sought out Alien figures. ALIEN WARRIOR: Rick Cantu Rick takes a brush to Fiorina 161’s unwelcome visitor. STOWAWAY: Tony Krerowicz Tony does it his way with GEOmetrics’ classic Alien kit. PREDATOR VS ALIEN: Steve Riojas It’s an all out Sci-Fi smackdown with Billiken’s dueling duo! THE 8th PASSENGER: Laurent Canniccioni Laurent takes diorama building to the next level with BonapArt Models’ resin wonder! MODELMANIA™: PREDATOR 2 : David Fisher David meets Super Edge’s Predator 2 head-on! KANE’S ENCOUNTER: Anthony Mestas Another “eggcellent” entry from master modeler Mestas! IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE: Terry J. Webb The latest releases on the Garage Kit scene. INTERPLANETARY PEST CONTROL: Mike Falcigno Alien hordes swarm and Mike is in an exterminating mood! ALIEN VS PREDATOR GALLERY: Terry J. Webb AFM features kits, conversions, props and toys based on the popular Sci-Fi warriors. THE CHINESE CONNECTION: Terry J. Webb Terry reviews the latest prepainted statue releases. THE ALIEN DRAGON: Rick Cantu Rick’s talents aren’t draggin’ as he models the latest from Dragonfire Studios. A ROYAL PAIN: Dan Colonna Dan captures the Queen in this intergalactic chess match. THE PREDATOR: Mike Wowczuk Mike’s “spot on” step by step guide for painting The Doll and Hobby Shoppe’s original Predator. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

	Issue #30 EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher David Fisher. CONSTRUCTION ZONE: Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. HELLBOY: Rick Cantu Rick sees red with Howard Studio’s bust. TRIBUTE TO FRANK DANIEL: Terry J. Webb AFM sadly says goodbye to a true friend. WONDER WOMAN: Ron Sherwood Ron works wonders with a shapely Solarwind kit! MELTDOWN: Steve Parke Steve slashes his way around Wolverine! KILLING JOKE: Dan Colonna Dan stacks the deck with Horizon Model’s classic Joker. ANGER MANAGEMENT: Jerry Buchanan Whatever you do, don’t make him angry! THE DARK KNIGHT: Tony Krerowicz Tony models Billiken Models’ Keaton Batman. ALEX ROSS INTERVIEW: The Rembrandt of superheros and villains talks exclusively with AFM! HYPER-REALISM: Bob Dullam Prop makers Bob Dullam and Bob Causey share their collection with AFM. SPECTRAL MOTION: Steve Parke AFM Profiles Mike Elizalde of Spectral Motion, from Alex the Vampire to special effects work on “Hellboy,” he’s done it all! IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE: Terry J. Webb The latest releases on the Garage Kit scene. HEIR TO ATLANTIS: Steve Riojas Steve makes quite a splash with Gabe Perna’s Aquaman! THE PENGUIN’S LEGION: Steve Riojas Steve ices a Penguin horde. GAMERA VS GYAOS: Mike Wallace Hey, they’ve appeared in comic books in Japan! Mike shows you the construction of destruction! FROM 3D TO 2D: Donald Stewart Don demonstrates his award-winning technique of painting a three dimensional model to appear as two dimensional art! FACE 2 FACE: Mike Hill Mike details his Christopher Reeve Superman project for AFM! AFM READER’S GALLERY: AFM throws the spotlight on our talented readers. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
	Issue #31 EDITORIAL: Letter From Publisher Terry J. Webb. CONSTRUCTION ZONE: Our reviewing team takes on an all new batch of resin and vinyl figures. THE PITS!: Steve Parke Steve gets bogged down in bedrock with Paleocraft’s awesome diorama! LAWYERS FOR LUNCH!: Mike Wallace Mike recreates a memorable scene from Jurassic Park! SPINOSAURUS: Steve Riojas Steve brings Shane Foulkes’s dynamic dino to life! VERMITHRAX: Dan Colonna Timeslip Creation’s Dragon takes flight under the brush of Dan Colonna! THE DEVONIAN CREATURE: Rick Cantu Rick sizes up a Prehistoric take on The Creature From The Black Lagoon from Critical Mass! RAPTOR’S RAGE!: Jim Lawrence Jim creates a stunning diorama with the Jurassic killing machine! THE DINOSAURS OF CHARLIE McGRADY: Steve Riojas and Anthony Mestas AFM writers Steve Riojas and Anthony Mestas document their adventures into the land of the life-size dinosaurs of Charlie McGrady. IT CAME FROM THE GARAGE: Terry J. Webb The latest releases on the Garage Kit scene. DIMETRODON: Steve Riojas Steve journeys to the center of the earth with Keith Strasser’s sail-backed behemoth. AFM PROFILE: