So, I have heard a few rumors, and now I'm starting to find a few articles and posts about this.
I gather that Izhmash has now designed and is manufacturing Airsoft AK's, and that they might even end up in the US.
My hope is that they use real steel AK furniture and parts. The closer they can get to real steel while being allowed to import them, the more I'm willing to spend. Either way, if they import them to the US, I'm 90% on buying one, sight unseen.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2012 ... oft-rifle/