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Honecker for Hannukah?

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!

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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When the Shermans Come Rolling Along!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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The Motor Pool’s ‘Endless Summer’ 15% Off Sale!

You asked for it and you got it. What better way to beat the heat this year than with our annual ‘Endless Summer’ 15% Off Sale!

As always, we would greatly appreciate it if you could keep these orders separate and do not combine non-qualifying items with sales merchandise. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email us. Customers must apply discount code “TMP114” at the point of checkout in the coupon code box. Sale ends Sunday, September 1st, 2013….[posted 7/9/2013]

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The Motor Pool's 'Endless Summer' 15% Off Sale!

You asked for it and you got it. What better way to beat the heat this year than with our annual ‘Endless Summer’ 15% Off Sale!

As always, we would greatly appreciate it if you could keep these orders separate and do not combine non-qualifying items with sales merchandise. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email us. Customers must apply discount code “TMP114” at the point of checkout in the coupon code box. Sale ends Sunday, September 1st, 2013….[posted 7/9/2013]

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