July 23, 2013

Corgi Readies a Flock of Warbirds for July

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While we’re waiting on their latest B-25s to arrive, we’ve learned that several additional warbirds are expected to swoop in by the end of the month. Many of the aircraft are eagerly anticipated, including their newest 1:32 scale De Havilland Mosquito fighter-bomber (##AA34605), a massive replica that truly has to be seen to be believed.

 

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Also cleared for landing are their Dorner Do-17 light bomber (#AA38805), Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 fighter (#AA27101), and Avro Lancaster heavy bomber (#AA34620).

 

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We kindly ask that you review your needs now if you would still like to order any of these aircraft because we cannot guarantee that any of these beauties will be available for general sale once they come in.

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Blitz 72 Storms America

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While their line of diecast military vehicles has gone cold, that doesn’t mean Blitz 72 doesn’t have a few tricks up their sleeve. Earlier today, we learned that they are producing a new line of pre-painted, 1:72 scale military figures that can be used with any 1:72 scale military vehicle range. Three WWII-era sets are slated for an August debut, with each set consisting of (6) six pre-posed figures. Each set will retail for only $17.99, making them very attractive additions to any enthusiast’s collection or diorama. The first three sets are German-themed, offering everything from infantry to support troops to panzer crews. There’s no telling how many sets are being imported into the North American marketplace, so if you’re indeed interested in scoring a few sets, run don’t walk to our all-new Blitz 72 Figures section.

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Honecker for Hannukah?

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First announced back in early 2011, Minichamps’ 1:43 scale 1975 Citroen CX Limousine used by East German President Erich Honecker looked like a shoe-in for political office by diecast collectors. Earlier this year, however, we were told that it was cancelled, perhaps due to weak pre=order sales or troubling subject matter. Fast forward to July 2013, and it looks like the latest installment in the Political Leader Series is back on the campaign trail and expected later this fall (#MIN436111400). Minichamps has confirmed this curious change, so we are once again accepting pre-orders for this sleek piece of automotive history.

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Despite Slow Times, The Collectors Showcase Keeps its Head Up!

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Parodies aside, The Collectors Showcase announced plans to beef up their Romans: Claudian Invasion of Britain series with an all-new barbarian figure set. Their latest introduction depicts a victorious barbarian leader clasping the head of a decapitated Roman soldier while standing near his prostrate body (#CS00748). Somewhat grotesque, the new set nevertheless conveys the ferocity of man-to-man fighting in the Age of Antiquity, and provides a colorful focal point to any toy soldier diorama. Look for the new set around the end of August.

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