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Altaya - Aug. 9, 2008 New

Altaya announces their new "Panzer" collection consisting of German tanks and armored vehicles of WWII. These 1/72 scale reproductions are manufactured with diecast and plastic injection parts, each design was supervised by specialists in the second world war, and includes all new moulds. The first model has already hit the market with each new release following approximately every 2 weeks. They're currently only available in France, but should become available elsewhere in Europe over the next several months and at some point reach the United States.

  • Panzerjäger Tiger (P) "Elefant" (Sd.Kfz. 184)
  • Flakvierling Sd.Kfz 7/1 + Sd. Anhänger 51
  • Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. G
  • Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. M
  • Sd. Kfz. 250/5, Afrikakorps
  • Panzerjäger Tiger Ausf.B "Jagdtiger" (Sd. Kfz. 186)
  • Schwerer Panzerspähwagen (Sd.Kfz.232)
  • Steyr RSO 0/1 + Pak 40 anti-tank gun
  • FAMO (Sd.Kfz. 9)- 88mm FLAK
  • Sd.Kfz.234/4, Pz.Jg.Abt.294
  • Sturmmörserwagen "Sturmtiger", Pz.Stu.Mr.Btr. 1002
  • Sd. Kfz. 251/1 Ausf.D, 12.SS-Pz.Div."Hitlerjugend"
  • StuG. III Ausf. G (Sd.Kfz. 142/1), StuG.Abt.911
  • Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger II Ausf. B (Sd.Kfz. 182), Porsche turret
  • Steyr 1500A/01 + 20 mm Flak
  • Jagdpanzer "Hetzer" (Sd. Kfz. 138/2)

Black Hawk Miniatures - March 10, 2008

Black Hawk enters the world of 1:72 scale with three exciting releases centering around World War II. These self contained vignettes and dioramas will feature completely assembled, hand painted pewter figures, vehicles and scenic bases. Look for these to be available in the late Spring, early Summer of 2008.


Caesar Miniatures - October 13, 2007

Caesar Miniatures enters the scene with 6 new sets of prepainted 1/72 figure sets, with more to be released soon. Additional photos can be found in the Gallery. Website


Forces of Valor - October 13, 2007

Forces of Valor announced the following releases for 2008, with more to be announced in February at Toy Fair. Website

  • M3 Lee
  • German Sd Kfz 251/1 Halftrack and Pak 40 anti-tank gun
  • German PzKpfw IV J
  • Repaints of the King Tiger, T-72, T-34/85, M1A2 Abrams

Hobby Master - October 13, 2007

Hobby Master announced that to keep down production costs and avoid a price increase, they will be switching to mostly plastic on their future 1/72 releases. Website


Easy Models - August 24, 2007

Easy Models will release Tigers, BTR-80's, and more KV-1 tanks in the near future. Pictures of each can be found at the Easy Models page.


Hobby Master - July 11, 2007

In addition to what Hobby Master has already announced, they plan on releasing the following tanks through the year. Website

  • Centurion
  • M-10
  • M-48
  • Panzer IV
  • Chaffee

Dragon Armor - July 11, 2007

Dragon announces the following releases for the upcoming months as well as the Dragon Expo 2007 special release. Website

  • DRR60294 - German Half Track Sd.kfz.251/10 Ausf.C w/3.7cm PaK
  • DRR60299 - SU-100 7th Mechanized Corps, Hungary 1945
  • DRR60314 - Sherman M4A3 (105mm) HVSS 713th Tank Battalion, Okinawa 1945
  • Dragon Expo 07 - Alfred Kurzmaul's Tiger I Late (123, s.Pz..Abt.503)

Hobby Master - June 23, 2007

Hobby Master is on a role and announced four more future releases due out in September and November.

  • HG3201 - M26 Pershing, B Co., 1st Tank Bttn, US marines, Sept 1950 Inchon
  • HG3202 - M26 Pershing, 2nd Platoon, F Tank Co., 33rd Armored Rgt., 3rd Armored Division, Feb., 1945 Elsdorf Germany, "Fireball"
  • HG3302 - T-55A, Polish Army w/A.A. machine gun "3369"
  • HG3301 - T-55A, Russian Medium Tank "826"

Dragon Armor/Cyber Hobby - June 14, 2007

Cyber Hobby announced the upcoming release of two more limited edition Dragon Armor tanks; Panther G w/ Steel Road Wheels (DRR60322) and Super Heavy Tank MAUS (DRR60324). Those in the US can order them directly from Dragon USA Online, those outside of the US can order direct from Cyber Hobby. They're limited edition so it is advisable to pre-order them now before they're all sold out and selling for 2-3 times as much on Ebay. Pictures of both can be seen at the bottom of here.


Hobby Master - June 14, 2007

Hobby Master announced two more future releases; another KV-2 (HG3004) and another Cromwell (HG3104). Pictures will be added once they become available. Website


Hobby Master - May 12, 2007

Hobby Master releases pictures of two pre-production tanks; British Cromwell Mk. IV and a Russian KV-1. Website


Easy Models - May 12, 2007

Easy Models will release more T-34/76, T-34/85, KV-1, KV-2 and PZ KPFM 754 in June.


Easy Models - Mar. 12, 2007

Easy Models announced many new releases for 2007.

  • ESM36160 - Char B1
  • ESM36161 - Famo 18, "Das Reich" July 1943
  • ESM36162 - Famo 18, Summer 1943
  • ESM36163 - Famo 18, Tunisia, February 1943
  • ESM36164 - Famo 18, Russia, Summer 1943
  • ESM36165 - M26 Dragon Wagon, France 1944
  • ESM36166 - M26 Dragon Wagon, Germany 1944
  • ESM36167 - Panzer III G, DAK 1941
  • ESM36168 - Panzer III G, Russia 1941
  • ESM36169 - Panzer III G, Russia 1941
  • ESM36170 - Panzer III H, Eastern Front 1942
  • ESM36171 - Panzer III H, DAK 1942
  • ESM36172 - Panzer III H, Russia 1942
  • ESM36173 - Panzer III J, Russia 1942
  • ESM36174 - Panzer III J, DAK 1942
  • ESM36175 - Panzer III J, Stalingrad 1942
  • ESM36176 - Panzer III L, Russia 1942
  • ESM36177 - Panzer III L, Russia 1943
  • ESM36178 - Panzer III M, Kursk 1943
  • ESM36179 - Panzer III M, Russia 1943
  • ESM36180 - Panzer III N, Russia 1943
  • ESM36181 - Panzer III N, DAK
  • ESM36182 - Panzer IV D, DAK 1941
  • ESM36183 - Panzer IV E, Russia 1941
  • ESM36184 - Panzer IV F1, DAK 1941
  • ESM36185 - Panzer IV F1, Libya 1941
  • ESM36186 - Panzer IV F2, DAK 1942
  • ESM36187 - Panzer IV G, Kursk 1943
  • ESM36188 - Panzer IV G, Kursk 1943
  • ESM36189 - Panzer IV H, Russia
  • ESM36190 - Panzer IV H, Russia 1944
  • ESM36191 - Panzer IV H, Russia 1944
  • ESM36192 - Panzer IV J, Russia
  • ESM36193 - Panzer IV E, DAK 1942
  • ESM36194 - Panzer IV H, Normandy 1944
  • ESM36195 - Panzer IV H, Russia 1944
  • ESM36196 - Panzer IV H, Russia 1944
  • ESM36197 - Pz. SfL IV b, 1941 Russia
  • ESM36198 - German Panzer IV D/E, Fahrgestell
  • ESM36199 - German Panzer IV F, Fahrgestell

Easy Models - Jan. 31, 2007

Easy Models announced several new releases expected for February/March.

  • ESM35013 - Italian Army MBT C1 Ariete (Olive Green)
  • ESM35014 - Italian Army C1 Ariete (Camouflage)
  • ESM35015 - Italian Army MBT C1 Ariete (Gray)
  • ESM36254 - M4A3 Sherman (Mid) 10th Battalion
  • ESM36255 - M4A3 Sherman (Mid) US Army
  • ESM36256 - M4A3 Sherman (Mid) CLASSY PEG
  • ESM36260 - M4A3 Sherman (76)W 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Div.
  • ESM36261 - M4A3 Sherman (76)W 714th Tank Battalion, 12th Armored Div.
  • ESM36262 - M4A3 Sherman (76)W 4th Tank Battalion, 1st Armored Div.
  • ESM36264 - T-34/76 1942 (Winter Camouflage)
  • ESM36266 - T-34/76 1942 (Camouflage)
  • ESM36267 - T-34/76 1943
  • ESM36269 - T-34/76 1943 (Winter Camouflage)

Hobby Master - Jan. 27, 2007

Hobby Master releases pictures of several pre-production tanks; Russian KV-1E, Russian KV-2, British Cromwell and British Centaur. Available approximately the end of March, 2007. Website


Forces of Valor - Jan. 26, 2007

The Forces of Valor 2007 catalog is out and we can expect the following to be released this year. Website

  • WWII Russian Cossack Cavalry Division - Eastern Front 1942 New
  • WWII German SS Cavalry Division - Eastern Front 1942 New
  • WWII US 29th Infantry Division 1944 New
  • Sherman tank with infantry
  • Tiger tank with infantry
  • M3A1 halftrack with towed 105 mm Howitzer
  • M26 Dragon Wagon
  • LCM3 landing craft
  • 6 infantry sets

Forces of Valor - Oct. 22, 2006

Forces of Valor unleashes two new tanks for their 2007 lineup; Tiger 1 & Tiger II. Website


Admiral Toys - Sept. 18, 2006

Admiral Toys reveals pictures of several prototypes; Russian SU-85 tank destroyer, M41 Walker Bulldog, US 105mm howitzer, German 88mm and Japanese Type 97 Shi Ki tank. Expected release date is the first half of 2007. They've also hinted at a German Pak 40 anti-tank gun and painted figure sets. It's probably safe to say we will see other anti-aircraft and artillery guns as well. Website


Dragon Armor - Sept. 3, 2006

Dragon Models announces a British Firefly to be released at the European Dragon Expo '06. Click here to see upcoming Dragon Armor releases. Website


Easy Models - Sept. 3, 2006

Easy Models has announced several new releases expected late Fall.

  • ESM35010 - British Challenger II
  • ESM35011 - British Challenger II w/Dozer
  • ESM35012 - British Challenger II Iraq Version
  • ESM36248 - M4A1 Sherman (76) 2nd Armored Div.
  • ESM36249 - M4A1 Sherman (76) 7th Armored Div.
  • ESM36250 - M4A1 Sherman (76) IDF
  • ESM36251 - M4 Sherman (Mid) 6th Armored Div.
  • ESM36252 - M4 Sherman (Mid) 1st Armored Div.
  • ESM36253 - M4 Sherman (Mid) 4th Armored Div.
  • ESM36257 - M4A3E8 Sherman US Army
  • ESM36258 - M4A3E8 Sherman Victory
  • ESM36259 - M4A3E8 Sherman 64th Tank Bat.
  • ESM36263 - German 12.8cm L/61 Sturer Emil