M1 Abrams Tank

Panzerkampf Asks, “At What Price Glory?”

US M1A2 SEP Abrams Main Battle Tank – 1 Battery, 16 Cavalry Regiment, Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA, 2002 (1:64 Scale)

Back in November, we posted a video to our blog on the development of the next-generation M1E3 Abrams main battle tank, kind of hoping that someone would get the hint and offer up the first diecast rendition of the tank in ANY scale. So, earlier today we were surprised to see that Panzerkampf was tapping the elderly M1 Abrams tank for its 1:64 scale series. Don’t get me wrong — its welcome news that a new Abrams is hitting the battlefield, just a little war weary, if you know what I mean, when newer more capable tanks are on the drawing board.

According to Panzerkampf, two versions of the illustrious M1 will roll out in early 2026 — one painted in the traditional tri-color scheme and the other in a desert sand pattern. Interestingly, both tanks will feature movable tracks and sport a working suspension, making them a bit more realistic for fans of the venerable Abrams platform. Some information, such as their SKUs and ultimate price point, weren’t discussed, so we’ve pegged them at $69.99 apiece, given their size difference as compared with a smaller 1:72 scale tank, not to mention the current trade war still being waged between the US and the PRC. We will update the listings as soon as we learn more information about the pair of vehicles.

US M1A2 SEP Abrams Main Battle Tank – Company Commander’s Tank “Beast Master”, B Company, 3-67 Armor (1:64 Scale)

Given the paucity of new product announcements coming about because of the trade war, we’re grateful that someone, nay anyone, is stepping forward to produce new product for the diecast marketplace. And, with their history of producing a multitude of variants, we can presume that several different versions of the Abrams are in the hopper, featuring up-armored hulls, different unit insignia and some of the different upgraded vehicles that could run the gamut up to and including the M1A2 SEP enhancements.

Footnote: Based upon the size of these vehicles relative to their 1:72 scale brethren, we had expected this item to weigh in at around a $69.99 price tag. We were shocked to learn today that the MAP has been set at $84.99 making them far more expensive than their 1:72 scale counterparts. Obviously, the Trump tariffs are being taken into consideration for the bump up in price. Frankly, if the Trump tariffs aren’t rolled back when the US Supreme Court takes up the matter of tariffs in late January, then I’m not certain we will be bringing in these vehicles. Mind you, the 1:72 scale Abrams have sold very well over the course of the last couple of years so we were eager to stock and sell these vehicles even if they were tagged at a slightly higher price. But at $85 apiece I’m just not certain how they’re going to move at retail unless they are heavily discounted. Food for thought in 2026.

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Did Someone Say Abrams?

Panzerkampf’s 1:72 scale US M1A2 SEP Abrams Main Battle Tank with TUSK II Survival Kit – 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Baghdad, Iraq, July 2008

With talk of several dozen US-built M1 Abrams tanks being overhauled and/or constructed from scratch to aid in the Ukrainian war effort, Panzerkampf decided to seize the newsworthy opportunity by revamping its own line of M1 Abrams tanks. Several fan-favorites that sold out almost as quickly as they hit the battlefield will be brought back from the boneyard, most notably the TUSK II variant that was an instant hit amongst collectors. All told, Panzerkampf will have six different M1 Abrams tanks fitted out with either the TUSK I or II Urban Survival Kit, although it isn’t clear if these will be the types of Abrams tanks bound for Kiev in 2023. When combined with their best-selling M1070 tank transporters, these vehicles are, as they say, “evergreen” products that sell well year-in and year-out and should never be fully retired. Kudos to Panzerkampf for becoming the tip of the spear!

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Panzerkampf Turns Up the Heat for August

Panzerkampf’s 1:72 scale US M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank with TUSK I Survival Kit – 1st Battalion, 35th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division

In a surprise announcement, Panzerkampf plans on shipping out several 1:72 scale military models this month. We had all but given up hope that anything would materialize from them given the issues still affecting the West Coast ports and their persistent delays. That said, several armored fighting vehicles should be rolling in next week, including their highly coveted M1A1 Abrams tank painted in a NATO woodland camouflage scheme and sporting the TUSK I survival kit. Its an important release because it pairs well with their recently released M1070 tank transporter that is painted in the same tri-color camouflage scheme. Also expected is a M1A2 Abrams donning a desert scheme and clad in the TUSK I kit as well as a pair of new M42 Duster anti-aircraft vehicles we’ve had advertised on our site for months on end but couldn’t quite pin down as far as release dates go. We strongly recommend submitting your orders for these vehicles as soon as possible since its very possible these will sell out quickly and may not be available for general sale once word spreads.

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Dragon: The M1 Makes a Return Engagement

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Some times we’re left scratching our heads when long sold out inventory mysteriously reappears. In the case of Dragon, the manufacturer has indicated that they are receiving a restock of their highly sought after 1:144 scale M1 Abrams tank assortment later this month, perhaps the first indication that their Can.Do lineup could be reinvigorated. Even if it doesn’t signal the range’s return, the fact that the Abrams tanks will once again become available is certainly good news for collectors, making excellent stocking stuffers this holiday season.

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In other news, Dragon has confirmed that their 1:72 scale Ka-Mi amphibious vehicle with pontoons (#DRR60607) is now en route to us and expected later next week. A similarly constructed light green variant will likely show some time in November.

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