Its been awhile since we feasted on a steady diet of new Corgi aircraft but the Company seems poised to stand and deliver this winter/spring with several appetizing offerings on the menu. Among them is this 1:72 scale German Messerschmitt Bf 109G6 Fighter – Erich Hartmann, Kommandeur I/Jagdgeschwader 53, Hungary, 1945 (AA27101), an all-new 1:32 scale De Havilland Mosquito, and follow-ups to their 1:72 scale Avro Lancaster and Short Stirling heavy bombers. Reserve your table early for the Corgi buffet.
Its been awhile since we feasted on a steady diet of new Corgi aircraft but the Company seems poised to stand and deliver this winter/spring with several appetizing offerings on the menu. Among them is this 1:72 scale German Messerschmitt Bf 109G6 Fighter – Erich Hartmann, Kommandeur I/Jagdgeschwader 53, Hungary, 1945 (AA27101), an all-new 1:32 scale De Havilland Mosquito, and follow-ups to their 1:72 scale Avro Lancaster and Short Stirling heavy bombers. Reserve your table early for the Corgi buffet.
Panzerstahl’s 1:72 scale German Flakpanzer E-100 Anti-Aircraft Gun
From our vantage point, it looks as though Santa may be hustling down the chimney with some late tidings. According to one distributor, Panzerstahl’s eagerly awaited limited edition range will likely show up in December making them neat if tardy stocking stuffers hanging from the fireplace. Meanwhile, War Master’s next wave of diecast military vehicles and aircraft will probably roll in some time in late November. While not a disaster, you can surely bet collectors and gift givers will be snatching them up by the bucket load thanks to their affordable price, heft, sharp detail and subject matter.
Corgi’s 1:72 scale RAF Short Stirling Mk. I Heavy Bomber – OJ-H, No.149 Squadron, Rawdon Hume ‘Ron’ Middleton VC, Turin Raid, November 1942
If you’re a Minichamps fan-boy, then you know full well that their line is always catcher’s catch can, with several products announced eons ago hopefully finding their way onto Santa’s sled this holiday season. Otherwise, you can always hope for next year or pick up some of their recently-released products finally making it to market. And then there’s Corgi, who is still indicating that their 1:72 scale Avro Lancaster and Short Stirling bombers are circling Santa’s house awaiting clearance to land by his elves. Let’s hope both do show up since new renditions of each aircraft are supposedly coming in early 2013.
Corgi’s 1:72 scale Short Stirling Mk.III Heavy Bomber – Arthur Aaron VC, 218 Squadron, 1943
Even though several of their 2012 introductions have yet to be released, Corgi today unveiled their first half 2013 lineup to their adoring fans. Several key items will be offered, including this 1:72 scale Short Stirling heavy bomber piloted by VC recipient Arthur Aaron and a second 1:32 scale rendition of a De Havilland Mosquito fighter-bomber. We’ll be posting all of the new aircraft in their respective sections later today and will begin to accept pre-orders should you be so inclined. Enjoy!
