So, there’s a bunch of things we can report on right now and some that we’ll have to leave on the back burner for now. For openers, we’ve rejiggered our Hobby Master release schedule in keeping with the latest monthly shipments expected from the manufacturer. Some items have been moved up in the schedule, others back, while a handful have been assigned indeterminate dates of release. We can only assume that Hobby Master is still grappling with the affects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that swept through Asia earlier this year.

The first shipment of Panzerkampf products are en route to us and expected as early as late July. The three CH-53 helicopters have temporarily been removed from the release list largely because we are getting conflicting information concerning their availability. Rather than accept more orders, we thought it prudent to close the pre-order window until we have a handle on things and can be assured they are still going to happen. It wouldn’t be the first time we were told something was in the wings only to learn that circumstances have since changed. Update: We have received confirmation that the three CH-53 helicopters are indeed happening although the retail price has now been set at $69.99 apiece. All three are expected in September.

We are expecting a major restock of certain Forces of Valor products some time in August. Presently, we do not anticipate any new items; just a number of previously released items that have been out-of stock for several weeks running. New items will likely trickle in some time in August or September depending upon the go-ahead from the manufacturer.

We have a major product line announcement that we can’t discuss just yet until we are further along in the design and development process. Its a line a lot of people have been asking about for quite some time, so we’re happy to report that movement is afoot in the right direction and the line will certainly enhance our growing portfolio of diecast military products.

That’s it for now. On a personal note, I just wanted to acknowledge the passing of my father, Max, at the age of 90 who passed away on Father’s Day from complications brought on by old age. While the family lost its patriarch, it also gained a new member on July 10th with the birth of my first grandson, Logan Jackson. All is well, although we all have to get used to the idea of having a boy in the family, after a successive string of girls for the better part of 40 years.

Enjoy the summer!