December 2012

The Collectors Showcase Nestles its Gifts Beneath the Christmas Tree

CS00648Just in time for the holidays comes the latest Collectors Showcase ensemble fit for a manger. Besides their Winter SS collection available in various poses and groupings, comes two new iterations of their Tiger I heavy tank. Seen here is panzer ace Michael Wittmann’s mount used on the Russian Front during the winter of 1943-’44.

CS00591Also in stock is a Tiger I tank painted in desert livery, depicting a vehicle that saw action in Tunisia during late 1942-early 1943. If you’re a Roman Empire aficionado, then you’ll be happy to learn about their latest Claudian Invasion sets, which includes a Celtic chariot complete with horses and warriors.

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Aviation 72 Revs Up for the New Year

AV7241001First announced two years ago, Aviation 72 has finally posted pix for their upcoming Saab Draken jet fighter and Aerospatiale Gazelle helicopter. Intricately detailed yet affordable in price, both are on tap for an early 2013 release, with no doubt more liveries to be added to they mix in the coming months.

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Not bad considering the lengthy wait…

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DeAgostini Finally Taking Wing

DS022We’re thrilled to report that our first gaggle of DeAgostini 1:144 scale military aircraft have taken off and are headed our way. This is in conjunction with a delivery of assorted 1:72 scale military vehicles rolling in from a different supplier. Both shipments should be in stock next week, and can still be counted on to make it onto Santa’s sled this holiday season.

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USS Enterprise to Be Decommissioned

EnterpriseRepresenting the first nuclear-power aircraft carrier to be taken out-of-service, the US Navy’s Enterprise will be decommissioned later today in Norfolk, VA. The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard will assist in the operation to remove the ship’s nuclear reactors, after having helped the Navy decommission 114 submarines and cruisers over the past 50 or so years. In attendance will be actor William Shatner, who portrayed the Captain of the Starship Enterprise in the TV-series Star Trek, as well as several feature films.

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