This month, we managed to get out a bunch of orders that had been languishing for some time because we were waiting for the products’ arrival from our distributors. This included Calibre Wings, Corgi, Hobby Master and Panzerkampf. A second batch of Hobby Master products are expected by the middle of February, so we’ve decided to take a step back and catch our breath for now until this new flock arrives. This next shipment includes a re-stock of their first issue YF-23 Air Dominance Fighter along with their eagerly awaited second issue, which is decked out in a charcoal-like skin color. A number of other important aircraft are expected, which are currently listed in our In Transit section. Interestingly, our distributor indicated that Hobby Master was contemplating more of the first issue YF-23. Great news if you were still holding out hope for a YF-23 — not so wonderful if you thought the first batch might increase in value for the foreseeable future. Still, if demand warrants the production of additional models, who am I to turn up my nose accumulating more models?

Anyway, this should do it for now since Chinese New Year is right around the corner. Typically the lengthy holiday slows down production of new models for several consecutive weeks despite Hobby Master having moved its manufacturing to Bangladesh several years ago. Corgi, Panzerkampf, Legion and a handful of others are still working out of China, so expect to see slowed production from them as well. As a result, March is forecast to be somewhat dry for new arrivals at least until everyone returns to work and companies can establish their next moves. New models are still being announced, as evinced by our February 2026 New Additions section, but don’t expect to see them for some time. Take a peek when you have a chance and make sure to get n your pre-orders at your first opportunity.

Takeaway: Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. After examining our March 2026 schedule, it appears as if we are expecting an incredibly heavy lineup of merchandise to hit our docket this March. Hobby Master, for example, has a doubled-up roster of new items slated to arrive, both at the beginning of the month and again towards its end. A number of new items are also expected from other suppliers, meaning we get to do a lot of shipping throughout the entire month. So much for a break!