September 26, 2026

A new book by Plastic Invasion featuring the WW2 Dioramas of Bernhard Lustig

A new book by Plastic Invasion featuring the work of Bernhard Lustig, featuring his WWII dioramas, is on pre-order from AMMO. We look at the standard & limited editions in our preview...

A new book by Plastic Invasion featuring the WW2 Dioramas of Bernhard Lustig

One book – two editions: the difference between the standard & limited editions of this book.
The primary differences between the standard and limited editions of Plastic Invasion's new book, WW2 Dioramas by Bernhard Lustig, centre on price, language choices, and bundled content. The Standard Edition retails for $67.28 USD and allows you to choose between separate English or German print variants. In contrast, the Limited Bundle is priced higher at $101.49 USD, is strictly English-only, and includes exclusive supplemental printed materials or physical inserts alongside the core 306-page A4 hardcover volume.

WW2 Dioramas (standard edition)
Authors: Bernhard Lustig
Publisher: Plastic Invasion
Languages: English & German editions available
Reference: PI-WW2DIOENG/GER
A4 sewn hardcover, 150 gsm matte-coated paper
306 pages.
Price: €59 (English & German Editions)
Second half of October 2026.
Published by Czech publisher Plastic Invasion, "WW2 Dioramas" by Bernhard Lustig is a new 304-page hardback book built around six of Bernhard’s never-before-published dioramas, combining his meticulous modelling with the real events of the Second World War that inspired each scene.
Every chapter explores the historical background through period photographs before following the diorama from the first stages of construction to the final result, with the entire process documented step by step. 
The book will be published in separate English and German editions and is available to pre-order now, with both editions due in the second half of October.


WW2 Dioramas (Limited Edition)
Authors: Bernhard Lustig
Publisher: Plastic Invasion
Languages: English & German editions available
Reference: PI-WW2DIOLIM
A4 sewn hardcover, 150 gsm matte-coated paper
306 pages.
Price: €89 Limited Edition
Second half of October 2026.
Alongside the standard edition of WW2 Dioramas by Bernhard Lustig, Czech publisher Plastic Invasion has prepared just 200 Limited Bundles for the release of the new book. At their heart is the same 304-page hardback devoted to six of Bernhard’s never-before-published dioramas, bringing together his meticulous modelling and the real events of the Second World War behind each scene. Period photographs introduce the historical background, while detailed step-by-step sequences follow every diorama from the first stages of construction to the final result. The book will be published in separate English and German editions.
For the Limited Bundle, the book comes with a special orange cover, an original figure sculpted by John Rosengrant, one of the best-known names in figure sculpting, and two posters featuring the work of Ron Volstad and Bernhard Lustig. For decades, Ron Volstad’s distinctive military artwork has accompanied generations of modellers on their journey through military history, making his contribution a particularly fitting part of this edition. Each of the 200 books will be personally signed by Bernhard, as will his poster.
The Limited Bundle is available to pre-order now, with the book due in the second half of October.

All of these new products are now available on the AMMO website...