Well, almost. While its not quite a burly Mark IV medium tank clad in Afrika Korps markings pressing home Rommel’s attack, Forces of Valor’s opening entry in their 1:32 scale military vehicle category is an upgraded 88 FLaK gun, complete with eight accompanying figures. Painted in a desert sand motif and featuring a weathered exterior to give it a battle hardened appearance, the 88mm gun was one of the most feared weapons in the German inventory, able to take on advancing enemy armor well before they could come into range and bring their own guns to bear.
According to the manufacturer, their first shipment is now expected to ship out after Chinese New Year and should be hitting the dusty trail to our advanced encampment some time in March. Frankly, we may not have enough product available for general sale once all of our pre-orders have been addressed, so open stock may not be available for purchase until a second follow-on shipment reaches us in March. Don’t say we didn’t warn you if you wait until the first shipment arrives to place your order.
As an aside, FOV is showing their 2019 wares at next week’s Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany, so we hope to have images of some of their other forays direct from the Show. Stay tuned!