Back in Stock: Pegasus Hobbies 1/350 “War of the Worlds – Tripods Attack” Model Kit
The ever-popular Pegasus 1/350 War of the Worlds: Tripods Attack model kit is back in stock! This dynamic diorama kit captures the terrifying alien fighting machines from H.G. Wells’ classic science fiction story — interpreted through the sleek, predatory designs featured in the 2005 Steven Spielberg film.
Why this kit is so popular:
Pegasus Hobbies created a visually striking model that blends sci-fi design, atmospheric bases, and dynamic poses. The kit includes multiple tripod walkers, heat-ray blasts, and city-ruins diorama elements, making it a standout display piece for fans of both the novel and film adaptation.
Historical background: H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds”
Published in 1898, H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds is one of the earliest and most influential works of alien invasion fiction. The story introduced the iconic Martian tripods — towering, three-legged war machines armed with a devastating “heat-ray” and chemical black smoke. The novel explored themes of technological superiority, colonialism reversed, and human vulnerability in the face of overwhelming power.
The book’s imagery has inspired generations of artists, filmmakers, and modelers. The tripods in Wells’ original story were almost organic in movement, described as both mechanical and strangely alive.
The modern movie adaptation:
Spielberg’s 2005 film reimagined the tripods with a sleek, biomechanical appearance. While still three-legged, these updated machines moved with fluid precision, emitted haunting foghorn-like calls, and deployed red-hued heat rays that vaporized anything in their path. The film modernized the chaos and terror of a sudden alien invasion, providing striking visual elements that Pegasus incorporated into their model kit.
The kit’s tripods echo this film design: smooth armored surfaces, long mechanical limbs, and sculpted energy beams capturing the moment of attack.
Kit highlights:
- Multiple tripod walkers inspired by the 2005 film designs.
- Heat-ray effects, city ruins, and dramatic diorama components.
- 1/350 scale — a great balance between size and display impact.
- Ideal for sci-fi collectors, diorama builders, and fans of H.G. Wells.
Purchase the Pegasus Tripods Attack model kit here while it’s back in stock — this one tends to sell out quickly.
Available now from Historia Emporium – The History Store: greathistorygifts.com
