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I was excited to learn last weekend that Hydra Miniatures is in the final editing and layout phase of a forthcoming set of rules for their pulp science fiction universe.  Retro Raygun: Action Adventure in the Atomic Age is currently scheduled for release in August 2014, and “will feature complete force lists for the Galacteers, Robot Legion and the Valkeeri.”

The announcement was actually quite fortuitous.  I have been spending part of my weekends photographing the complete catalog of miniatures for Mannikin Studios in preparation for our official relaunching (more on that later), and for testing purposes have also included into these sessions some of my painted legacy models.  Last weekend, one of those models just happened to be my warbot by Hydra Miniatures.  Expect more pictures and updated painting guides for the Hydra Miniatures painted models in my collection some time in the near future.

Hydra Miniatures recently posted an update on their website that included a preview of this fantastic model.  Mechanika, Queen of the Robot Legion was sculpted by John Winter, and will be a part of Hydra’s Retro Raygun line of miniatures.  Be sure to visit their website to read more about what they have planned for the coming months.

I’m a huge fan of Hydra (proof!).  Not just Hydra, but other companies devoted to making simple, quality, well-conceived models.  I’m thinking specifically of companies like Artizan, Pulp Figures, Copplestone Castings, TinMan Miniatures, etc.  My equal appreciation for Rackham models, which are fiddly and filled with copious detail, and the likes of Hydra’s wares has been difficult for me to reconcile in discussions I’ve had on the matter, but so be it.  When this model is released, my Hydra collection will grow a little more.