Master Box

Overview

Master Box Ltd is a Ukrainian manufacturer of plastic scale model kits, primarily focused on 1/35 scale figure sets depicting WWII soldiers, including unique themes like leisure time scenes, as well as smaller ranges for the American Old West and Civil War.¹⁶⁸ The company handles its entire production process in-house, from design to packaging, targeting modelers interested in detailed, emotionally engaging figures.¹⁶

History

Master Box Ltd was founded in 2001 in Dnipro, Ukraine, as an independent plastic kit manufacturer.⁸ It has developed a reputation for producing multifaceted figure kits, with a primary emphasis on 1/35 scale WWII subjects and expansions into other historical periods.¹⁶

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Ukraine, with all necessary equipment produced independently by the company.¹⁶ The process is fully in-house, covering design, documentation, molding, and packaging.¹

Notable Products

• Hot Summer 1941 German Infantry (1/35) - WWII German soldiers in summer uniforms and leisure poses.
• Desert Battle Series (1/35) - Figures representing North African WWII engagements.
• Napoleonic Dragoon Regiment (1/32) - Mounted Napoleonic cavalry with detailed uniforms.
• WWII Soldiers in Leisure Time (1/35) - Unique non-combat scenes of WWII figures relaxing.

Reputation

Master Box is recognized among scale modelers for its precise and detailed figure kits, particularly innovative WWII leisure sets that stand out from standard combat poses.¹³ Enthusiasts appreciate the emotional depth and broad appeal, though some note typical plastic kit challenges like minor flash or seam lines requiring cleanup.⁷ It maintains a solid presence in the modeling community via reviews and distribution.⁷