The latest video sent in by Tomio of Shoei is about the Shoei M42 Drum Magazine Prototype. Made for the Shoei MG42 AEG, this looks like to be powered by 4 Double A batteries to feed the rounds into the MG42. The video shows the prototype being tested and the feed is going well. No idea yet when this is going to be released and no pricing details too.

Tomio sends in the latest update from Shoei for those waiting to get their hands on their MG42 AEG Version and also about their latest iteration of the FG42 Type 1 Model Gun... "Dear Friends: Thank you very much for your continued interests. We contributed a new video of the FG42 T1 model gun to You Tube. Please enjoy!

Also known as the S&T MG42 AEG, the AGM MG42 AEG is basically a clone of the SHOEI MG42 AEG. Amongst the MG42 AEGs in the market, this is the most affordable one which is priced at US$469.99 at the AirSplat.com online store. Thor shows us more of this airsoft machine gun which was a feared German Machine Gun in World War II in this episode of AirSplat On Demand.

Some good news for those who want to get an airsoft FG42 as Shoei are looking into resuming production of their model... "Dear Friends: Thank you very much for your continued interests. We will begin to sell MG42 AEG Model of the 4th lot, soon. Since there is few these sale, when you purchase this, please tell me about it immediately.

Owen is back to give us an overview of the AGM MG42 in this video from the Airsoft Grenadier... "Owen from Section 8 Airsoft in Central Scotland gives us a brief run down of 'Helga', his awesome AGM MG42. This is not a fully detailed review video, it's really just a quick overview by Owen on one of his own weapons.

Still another chance to own the SHOEI MG42 AEG model as Tomio sends in an update on the 4th batch's production... "Dear Friends: Thank you very much for your continued interests. We are manufacturing desperately the 4th lot of MG42 AEG Model which has acquired popularity from last year now. We aim the sale at the end of this month.

The number of manufactures is only about 30pcs this time. When you consider purchase, please tell me about it a little early.

Tomio of SHOEI sent in a link of the latest review of the Japanese airsoft blog, Saba-Navi, that covers the new SHOEI MG42 AEG. This is a comprehensive review with full breakdown and description of the various parts of the AEG. It also includes a comparison with another premium-priced MG42 model, the RWA MG42 AEG which is in stock at RedWolf Airsoft.

Some advice from SHOEI regarding battery use with the SHOEI MG42 AEG... "Dear Friends: Thank you very much for your continued interests. I contributed new video on YouTube today. It is a Japanese-only telop this time. We recommend MG42 AEG Model use of a LI-PO battery of 7.4V. However, discharge speed will become quick if the battery of 11.1V is used.

An update from Tomio regarding the third lot of the SHOEI MG42 AEG version... "Dear Friends! Thank you very much for your continued interests. The 3rd lot of MG42 AEG Model which was late at last at the end of last year was able to be sold. And the stock decreased. When you wish to purchase, please tell me about it.

Moreover, we manufacture the 4th lot of this model succeedingly. Acceptance of this lot of reservation will also be started. We are waiting for your reservation.

With the Christmas Spirit in the air, Airsoft Atlanta reviews the A&K MG42 Machine Gun AEG which if given to your best airsoft mate as a Christmas gift, will surely make him a friend for life... "Physically one of the largest and heaviest airsoft guns we've ever carried. A monster machine gun, the MG-42 is a faithful replica of the original infamous German LMG.