Wizards of the Coast plans to release the third Axis & Allies miniatures game in February 2012.  The Axis & Allies Air Force Miniatures game re-creates air-to-air combat during World War II.

 

The first series will include 30 different aircraft miniatures, including aircraft from every major nationality involved in the war.  All minis come pre-painted and assembled.  The models are 1:100 scale, making a typical model about 3.5 inches long.  Each model will be mounted on a ball joint, allowing players to position the planes.

 

The all-new game design uses a hex-grid playing board to regulate movement and combat.  The focus is on fighter versus fighter combat.  Some elements of the game will be familiar to fans of the earlier Axis & Allies Miniatures games, but the system is completely new.

 

The durable plastic miniatures are designed for the new game, but may also be used with the Axis & Allies Army Miniatures Game.

 

The Axis & Allies Air Force Miniatures starter will offer a fixed mix of aircraft, and includes all parts needed for two players.  The starter set will have a suggested retail price of $39.99.

 

Three-model booster packs, called Angels 20, will also be available with a suggested retail price of $19.99.