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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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When the Shermans Come Rolling Along!

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To coincide with our print advertising campaign, we’ve drastically reduced the price of Unimax’ 1:16 scale M4A3 Sherman medium tank to an eye-popping $199.99 plus shipping (#UNI85007). That’s a whopping $300 off of our regular every day price. Remember, several of the previous vehicles in this series are easily fetching $1,000 or more in the after-market, and there’s no telling if this will be the last vehicle Unimax plans on offering as part of their over-sized Extreme Metal series. So, if price was always a consideration, it ain’t any longer, ’cause this is one deal that’s simply too good to pass up! Be advised, that we will not honor any further discounts for this item so please do not apply any current sales coupons to this item. Orders that do include this discount will be automatically cancelled.

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Air Commander Takes Wing

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Newcomer Air Commander has unveiled pictures for their upcoming pair of 1:72 scale McDonnell F-4 Phantom fighter-bombers. Based upon a pair of aircraft that served aboard USS Midway (CV-41) in the 1960s, the Company promises to deliver hyper-realistic interpretations of the famed warplanes, including etched panel lines, stenciling, tampo-printed insignia, opening cockpits, interchangeable landing gear, and a fully array of air-to-air and air-to-ground ordnance (#AC1002 and AC1003). Look for the duo to be catapulted onto the marketplace some time in October.

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Collectors Showcase Hauls Out a Crowd Favorite

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Sometimes, you just can’t get enough of a mean war machine. So says The Collectors Showcase, as they relaunch one of their all-time favorites, a Panther medium tank, later this summer. Two versions of the updated battle wagon will be offered, one painted in a scintillating autumn ambush dappled camouflage scheme and the other in a whitewashed winter cloak.

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This time around, however, both vehicles will reportedly sport removable schurzen side armor skirts as well as turret-mounted MG42 machine guns. Look for both perennial favorites at the end of August.

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Falcon’s Tiger Finds its Way Out of the Jungle

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Surprisingly, Falcon Models has become one of our most important brands, offering hyper-realistic aviation subjects at reasonable prices. We were therefore thrilled to take delivery of their latest tooling – a Grumman F-11 Tiger jet (#FA728001). Used sparingly during the Cold War, the Tiger is nevertheless an important addition to anyone’s military aircraft collection, demonstrating the transition from the so-called Century Series range of military aircraft to the world of modern era jets we see today.

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Falcon's Tiger Finds its Way Out of the Jungle

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Surprisingly, Falcon Models has become one of our most important brands, offering hyper-realistic aviation subjects at reasonable prices. We were therefore thrilled to take delivery of their latest tooling – a Grumman F-11 Tiger jet (#FA728001). Used sparingly during the Cold War, the Tiger is nevertheless an important addition to anyone’s military aircraft collection, demonstrating the transition from the so-called Century Series range of military aircraft to the world of modern era jets we see today.

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Dragon Schedules Another Space Shot

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A few months back, we were informed that Dragon’s monstrous 1:72 scale Saturn V rocket had sold out, much to the chagrin of many a collector. Today, however, we were told that the ungainly Saturn V (DRW50388) was back in NASA’s cavernous Assembly Building and would be back on the launching pad this September. The price for this item has gone up by a few bucks but considering what you get for the price, this is one “black-and-white” elephant worth bagging before supplies are completely gone.

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Unimax Unleashes Their July Arsenal

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Arriving ahead of schedule, Unimax has confirmed that their July shipment of assorted Forces of Valor products are now headed out to their dealer network. Among the new items is this handsome 1:32 scale Panther Ausf. G medium tank, (#UNI80082), their first ever 1:72 scale Boeing Chinook CH-47 utility helicopter (#UNI85088), and a 1:72 scale take on a GMC Open Cab CCKW 353 6×6 2-1/2 Ton Truck (#UNI85099).

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We expect these and several other items to be in stock by mid-July so get your orders in quickly to be guaranteed delivery.

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Dragon Reinforces the Afrika Korps

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At long last, 1:72 scale armor buffs will soon be able to lay claim to an all-new Panzer III Ausf. N medium tank courtesy of Dragon Armor. Slated for an August release, Dragon’s first Type N Panzer III represents a vehicle that was attached to schwere Panzer Abteilung 501, then deployed to Tunisia from late 1942 to early 1943 (DRA60601). No doubt more Panzer IIIs are in the pipeline, with several already scheduled to bolster their armored brethren later this month.

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