A New Era For Dragon Models

[RichB]

Posted on their FB page today.

"Dragon Models Ltd. is entering a new chapter in its long history.
After decades of building a respected legacy in scale models, collectibles, historical research, and precision product development, DML is now evolving toward a future focused on Intellectual Property (IP), 3D technology, digital assets, licensing, and new forms of collaboration.

Our foundation remains the same: authenticity, technical accuracy, detailed research, and a deep respect for the history behind every subject we create. As the industry continues to change, DML will continue to explore new ways to bring its brand, knowledge, 3D data, and creative assets into future applications across physical and digital platforms.

We are grateful to the collectors, retailers, partners, research experts and friends who have supported Dragon over the years, and we look forward to building the next era of DML together!"

Where will this ultimately lead? I guess we will find out.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[Sharkmouth]

Selling digital files, either to companies (like T-Rex does) or direct to consumer, like ANYZ. That is my interpretation. Too bad none of the L:eung family is in the states to ask them directly as I used to do, using the old fashioned telephone!

 

[moon puppy]

 

[Rhino]

In 2012 those guys tooled and made a test-shot of a new 1/700 scale CVN-65 USS Enterprise in her 1981 fit. Tim Dike in Kansas City, did some of the CAD work for the new, stunning kit. I actually had this model in my hands. Then Dragon said Disney products took priority and the never released her. They can bite my butt!

 

[RichB]

More announced today on the way forward.

"Dragon Models Ltd. and Zimi Model Technology Co., Ltd. are pleased to announce that Zimi Model has acquired selected scale model kit mould assets from Dragon Models Ltd. This transaction marks an important new chapter for both companies: allowing selected classic Dragon tooling assets to continue reaching the global modeling community, while Dragon Models Ltd. continues its evolution toward intellectual property, 3D technology, digital assets, licensing, and future creative applications.

Moving forward, Zimi Model will independently launch, operate, and manage the relevant product lines under its newly established exclusive brand, DRAMi Model. As part of Zimi Model’s brand portfolio, DRAMi Model has been established with the aim of carrying forward the spirit long associated with Dragon’s classic model products: quality, fine detail, authenticity, and respect for historical accuracy.

All future product development, production planning, sales, distribution, and market operations relating to DRAMi Model will be fully managed and undertaken by Zimi Model. Dragon Models Ltd. is proud of the legacy built through these classic mould assets and extends its best wishes for the future development of DRAMi Model under Zimi Model’s ownership and independent operation.

Both parties sincerely thank the global modeling community, collectors, distributors, retailers, research partners, and industry partners for their long-standing trust and support, and look forward to seeing these classic model products continue to serve the market in this new chapter."

Cheers,
RichB

 

[Sharkmouth]

DRAMi models bring the Drama to scale modeling! How? Well, if they improve the instructions, that is one way. Also, which molds did they acquire as some of their later subject releases turned out to be turds.

 

[moon puppy]

Frankly I don't know what the last Dragon kit I've bought with intent.

 

[RichB]

DRAMi models bring the Drama to scale modeling! How? Well, if they improve the instructions, that is one way. Also, which molds did they acquire as some of their later subject releases turned out to be turds.

Those seem to be the leading comments on modelling pages. Which moulds changed hands so modelers know which kits may not be seen again and favorites can be added to the stash now. Fix the instructions, which it seems they didn't do to the Kitty Hawk aircraft kits they are rebooting.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[RichB]

Frankly I don't know what the last Dragon kit I've bought with intent.

That's because Dragon didn't release a Lee kit.

Cheers,
RichB