Militaria Diecast

Militaria Diecast Flexes its Muscles

Militaria Diecast US M40 155mm Gun Motor Carriage – 991st Field Artillery Battalion, Germany, March 1945 (1:43 Scale)

While other manufacturers seem to have fallen asleep behind the production wheel, Militaria Diecast claims they’re ready to break the speed limit by offering several new products for early 2026.Five new items were announced today: two in the air, two more on the ground and one for the high seas. As with their previous releases, each of these new items are affordably priced, especially when compared with some of the more prestige lines we sell

Militaria Diecast German Kriegsmarine Bismarck Class Battleship – DKM Bismarck, Operation Rheinubung, Gotenhafen, Poland, May 1941 (1:1250 Scale)

Militaria Diecast US Navy Grumman Avenger TBF-1C Torpedo Plane – “White 95”, VT-2, USS Bogue (CVE-9), August 1944 (1:72 Scale)

Militaria Diecast USAF Lockheed-Martin F-22A Air Dominance Fighter – 1st Fighter Wing, Langley Air Force Base, VA [Low-Vis Scheme] (1:72 Scale)

Militaria Diecast US Army Dodge WC6 1/2-Ton 4×4 Command Car – 2nd Armored Division, France, August 1944 (1:43 Scale)

We’re now accepting pre-orders for each of the items shown here, all of which are expected this coming March.

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When “Gabby” Met “Pappy”

USAAF Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Fighter – 42-75510, Lt. Col. Francis “Gabby” Gabreski, 61st Fighter Squadron “Top Dogs”, 56th Fighter Group, Halesworth, England, January 1944 (1:72 Scale)

Diecast sometimes makes for strange bedfellows. Take the case of Militaria Diecast, who recently indicated that two more 1:72 scale warbirds were joining their growing pantheon of military aircraft. According to our distributor, two new fighters are winging their way to us, each, in its own right important additions to the Allied war effort in World War II. As it turns out, both are the mounts of two high-scoring aces, one in the ETO, the other halfway around the world in the PTO.

USMC Chance-Vought F4U-1A Corsair Fighter – “Lucybelle,” Major Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, CO of VMF-214 “Black Sheep,” Vella Lavella, Solomon Islands, November 1943 (1:72 Scale)

The first aircraft represents Francis “Gabby” Gabreski’s P-47D Thunderbolt fighter, a plane that made him one of the top scoring ace’s facing the Luftwaffe over the western front. And, if that weren’t enough, collectors can look forward to a rendition of Greg “Pappy” Boyington’s F4U Corsair, who famously went on to become the leader of the “Black Sheep” squadron operating against the Japanese in the vast Pacific Theatre of Operations.

Pegged at just $39.99, these replicas have become synonymous with quality at an affordable price, at a time when just about everything else in the diecast military space seems headed towards the stratosphere. Both models are on their way to us and we should have them in stock and ready for outbound shipping by the middle of August.

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Did Someone Ask for Stocking Stuffers?

You can’t accuse Militaria Diecast of resting on their laurels. Just a scant few weeks after announcing and shipping out several new 1:43 scale military vehicles comes news that a further five vehicles are in stock and winging their way to their retail network. All five are priced at just $29.99 apiece, so when you consider the size of some of these new introductions, such as the all-new GMC truck with a communications shelter (shown above), their heft and diecast construction, that represents awesome value for the buck.

We’ve placed our initial order with our distributor so the quintet should be in stock and ready for outbound shipment to our customers by the end of next week. Barring any logistical issues, that means they can still make it under the tree in time for Christmas.

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Militaria Diecast Swings for the Fences

Earlier today we learned that Militaria Diecast received and is now shipping out seven new 1:43 scale diecast military vehicles to their retail netowrk. Composed of diecast metal and offering great value for the price, we expect to receive their latest batch of soft-skinned military vehicles by the middle of the month, making them perfect holiday gifts. Perhaps the most notable new introductions include this Sd. Kfz. 9 18-tom FAMO prime mover (shown above) and its accompanying tank transporter (shown below), both painted in an early war field grey scheme.

All seven have been listed to our web site under the November New Additions section and the pre-order window is now open.

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Militaria Diecast Opens a More Inclusive Tent

Militaria Diecast’s 1:43 scale US 1/4 Ton Willys Jeep with Bantam T3 Trailer – Top Down

Looking to build upon the success of their Armored Fighting Vehicles of World War II line, the owner of the range has decided to expand the series to now include soft-skinned vehicles. Six new WWII-era 1:43 scale vehicles were shown on their site, covering everything from DUKW amphibious trucks to M16 motor carriages. Interestingly, all six vehicles are based upon vehicles drawn from the US inventory. It is hoped that as the series expands, vehicles from other user-nations will be added. We’ve listed all of the vehicles on our web site and expect them to storm our shores some time this summer.

The packaging for this new series is very reminiscent of the type used for the AFV’s of WWII line. Like the AFVs series, each vehicle in the Militaria range sits atop an etched based and is nestled within a handsome heavy acrylic display case. Eventually, as product sells out within the AFVs line and more product is called for, the new packaging will bear the Militaria Diecast logo rather than the AFV moniker all in an effort to maintain a consistent look and appearance across all of their sub brands.

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New Line: Militaria Diecast

Militaria Diecast’s 1:72 scale USAF North American F-86F Sabre Jet Fighter – Major John Glenn, “MiG Mad Marine,” 25th Fighter Squadron “Checkertails”, 51st Fighter Group, Suwon AB, South Korea, 1953

We’re pleased to announce a new line of diecast combat aircraft known as Militaria Diecast. Produced by the same company that gave us the Warbirds of World War II series of military aircraft, Militaria Diecast will move the ball forward, so-to-speak, and examines some of the most iconic fighters arising in the aftermath of World War II. Three models are being offered at inception although we have decided to stock only two. The third, a Portuguese A-7 Corsair, has limited appeal here in North America, but if they decide to do a US version we will readily add it to our product roster.

Militaria Diecast’s 1:72 scale USMC McDonnell Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Attack Aircraft – VMA-242 “Bats”, Cuban Missile Crisis, Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Florida, October 1962

Based upon the pictures provided, it doesn’t appear as if the series will come with pilot figures although each of the aircraft can be posed in-flight on a display stand or on a set of tricycle landing gear. Lastly, the outer cases are very reminiscent of the type that accompanies the Warbirds of World II line, complete with a sturdy five-panel box, clamshell packaging and clear interior viewing pane so collectors can see the model without having to take it out of the box and possibly risk losing some of the parts.

No price has yet to be established for each of the new aircraft and a ship date is probably pegged for early spring, although no definite date has been set. For more information on this new 1:72 scale range, click the following link or either of the images shown above.

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