Dear Friends,

we are proud to show you the preview of our new incoming scale model kit dedicated to one of the most important icons of the Roman Empire : the Colosseum. The new 1:500 scale model kit, characterised by the highest level of quality and details will enlarge our product line “World Architecture” dedicated to the most famous monuments of the World History. Now we would like to share with you the first pictures of our assembly tests, the plastic parts, the tech-paper sheet with the decorative statues,  and the boxart. The new kit will be available in September.

Historical Profile

The construction of the Flavio amphitheater, best known all over the World as Colosseum (Colosseo in Italian), began in AD 72 under the emperor Vespasian and ended just eight years later under emperor Titus. Built in travertine and tuff stones, it is the world's largest amphitheater and it is considered the symbol of the majesty of Imperial Rome. The Colosseum was used to host the favorite shows of Roman society, such as the fights between animals, mainly importer from Africa and Middle East, and the fighting between gladiators. The Colosseum could accommodate up to 80,000 people who could quickly get out, at the end of the shows, thanks to a modern concept of seating, stairs and tunnels. The "velarium", operated by experienced military fleet sailors from Misenum, also provided an effective protection against sun or bad weather. Today the “Colosseo” is one of the most visited monuments in the World and it is one of the most famous symbol of Rome and Italy.