Spidey comes to the big screen again ... watch it, then paint your very own Spider-Man resin figurine

Be sure to catch the latest Spidey movie i.e. Spider-Man: Far From Home which is showing in cinemas throughout Malaysia at the moment.  It's a Marvel movie you can't miss.

Also be sure to get your own 1/28 scale resin figurine kit from Knight Models paint it. Fortunately, Shire Works still has limited stock available for this Marvel Spider-Man kit. Now it should be noted Knight Models no longer holds the license to produce Marvel miniatures. The product shown here (see photos below) is no longer in production. Once sold out, it can no longer be restocked by us. So get it while you still can.

Below is a video of a fully-assembled and painted version as worked on by our resident painter FourEyedMonster who blogs about the miniature figurines and scale model kits that he paints at https://foureyed-monster.blogspot.com

Retailing for RM245 (excluding shipping), the Knight Models Marvel Spider-Man miniature figurine kit is available in Shire Works. Cash-on-Delivery is available for selected locations in the Klang Valley. Note that these are for sale in Malaysia only and if you're interested please do not hesitate to contact us.

Eagerly awaited Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame will soon be upon us

Scheduled for release in Malaysian theaters on 24 April - two days earlier than the US - this latest Marvel Studios release is going to be the finale for the Avengers movie series. Not counting crossover movies like Ant-Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Dr. Strange, Iron Man, Thor and Guardians of the Galaxy, then the Avengers series is essentially a quadrilogy. Let's hope Avengers: Endgame will do justice to the long running story line that has spanned nearly a decade on the bigscreen. 

If you are a miniature hobbyist or modeler in Malaysia with an itch to start painting Marvel superhero figurines then you're in luck. Available in the Shire Works online store, exclusively for Malaysian customers, is the old school Marvel Universe 1/28 scale metal figurines by Knight Models. A selection of characters available are Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk and Loki (please see pictures below).

RM245 - Captain America (White metal model kit)

RM335 - The Hulk with 3 head options (Resin model kit)

RM245 - Iron Man Mark-1 (White metal model kit)

RM245 - Iron Man Special Edition (White metal model kit)

RM245 - Loki (White metal model kit)

RM245 - Spider-Man (White metal and resin model kit)

RM245 - Thor (White metal model kit)

For details on how to order please click on the following link => Ordering Details or click on the 'Order' tab above. Please note that these Knight Models figurines comprise either white metal alloy or high quality resin. Moreover, the miniatures are supplied unpainted and will also require assembly. In 1/28 scale, the Knight Models miniatures are made up of individual figurines ranging from 60-mm to 90-mm in actual height when completed.

Spider-Man comes to the PS4 but you can still enjoy the friendly neighbourhood analog version

If you are a Marvel fan and a video gamer to boot, you would've probably been caught up in the hoopla of the recent PS4-exclusive release i.e. Marvel Spider-Man by Insomniac Games. Spider-Man is a firm favorite for many superhero comic book fans so his return to the interactive world of video games is undoubtedly a highly anticipated one. And by and large so far, the game has received favorable reviews from a myriad of critics. This certainly bodes well for digital Spidey and his fans.

But digital isn't the only way you can enjoy Spider-Man. You can bring him to life yourself by painting up the Knight Models miniature figurine kit version. Fortunately, Shire Works still has limited stock available for this Marvel Spider-Man kit. It should be noted Knight Models no longer holds the license to produce Marvel miniatures. The product shown here (see below) is no longer in production. Once sold out, it can no longer be restocked by us.

Knight Models metal/resin miniature figurine kit of Marvel's Spider-Man

Knight Models Spider-Man unboxed: the resin/metal parts are protected by foam packaging

Because this is a miniature figurine kit, it requires assembly and paint. Parts are mainly made out of metal e.g. Spider-Man himself as well as the taxicab side windows, roof signage and door handles. The only part that is non-metal is the taxicab itself which is made from resin and doubles as a base on which the Spider-Man figurine rests.

Resin (vehicle) and metal (Spider-Man) parts of the Knight Models miniature figurine kit

A fully-assembled Spider-Man being posed tentatively on top of the vehicle cum base

Below are photographs of the Knight Models Spider-Man figurine after the assembled resin/metal figurine kit was painted by our resident miniature painter. As you can see, for the kit to fully realize its potential it needs to be assembled and then painted. 

Knight Models Spider-Man after it has been painted by our resident miniature painter

Lettering and checkered design on the side of the vehicle base was painted freehand

Spider-Man has a suitably dynamic pose atop the taxicab

Top down view of the fully-painted Knight Models Spider-Man

A makeshift support comprising a piece of sprue/runner was used to increase stability of the overall kit

Color scheme primarily consists of primary hues of red, blue and yellow

Spider-man, Spider-man, does whatever a spider can ...

Apart from primary colors, the scheme has light turquoise as well as neutral hues of black and white

Painting the base as a New York taxicab adds to the story that is Spider-Man's universe

Spider-Man's agility is a strength and that has been brought to life by a fantastic pose  

Knight Models Marvel Spider-Man miniature figurine kit retails for RM245 in Shire Works excluding shipping. Cash-on-Delivery is available for selected locations in the Klang Valley. These are for sale in Malaysia only and if you're interested please do fill up the contact form on the right. That's all for now from us at Shire Works. Have yourself a great day!

Spider-Man Homecoming

Arguably one of Spidey's big screen adventures in a long time, Spider-Man Homecoming exists within the Marvel Cinematic Universe - a huge storytelling vehicle that ropes all of Marvel Studios’ superheroes into one interconnected movie narrative. Homecoming is not to be confused with Sony Pictures' own Spider-Man offerings i.e. The Amazing Spider-Man which exists in its own story world. Regardless, any Spider-Man movie is a must-see with Spider-Man Homecoming more so than the others.   

Although Knight Models no longer sells miniatures from the Marvel Universe franchise, we here at Shire Works still have some of their Marvel superhero resin/metal miniatures in stock. Shown below is their Spider-Man model kit which comprises a resin base (part of a taxi) and white metal parts of Spidey himself. This miniature requires assembly and paint. To see the Knight Models Spider-Man kit assembly and paint process, click here.  

Knight Models Spider-Man miniature model kit

Unboxed - white metal and resin parts comprise the Knight Models Spider-Man kit

Shown below are photographs of the Knight Model Spider-Man after he had been assembled and painted by our resident modeller/miniature painter FourEyedMonster.

This classic version of Spider-Man by Knight Models sees Spidey in his original suit and not the high-tech one shown in Homecoming. Nevertheless, it's still an excellent kit and has the potential to look good when painted up as you can see above.

So be sure to catch Spidey's latest adventure in the big screens. We here at Shire Works had a blast watching Homecoming and believe it to be one of the best Spidey movies in a long time. And while you are at it, you might also wan to get your own friendly neighborhood Spider-Man miniature to paint up, classic superhero suit and all.

Logan the Movie

Make sure you catch Logan before its run in the local cineplexes finishes. If you are wondering what's the latest Marvel movie all about, well here's the official synopsis to wet your appetite ...  In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces. Better yet, go watch the official trailer or read the numerous online reviews.

Back when Knight Models still maintained its licence to produce Marvel-related miniatures, it had a great Logan metal model kit. Below is how it looks like with a professional paint job.

There is also the original yellow and blue spandex equipped Logan which looks equally cool.

If you fancy a crack at painting either versions of Logan, both model kits are still available from Shire Works. As for Logan the movie, I hope you enjoy it!