Forces of Valor 2009 Lineup

Forces of Valor has announced their 2009 releases. With the tough economic times there are not quite as many releases as normal. However, they do have some interesting items on the way out.

One new mold they have announced is the Russian KV-1 Heavy Tank. As we all know Russian armor is very scarce in the diecast world so this is a much needed addition.

Along with the KV-1 Forces of Valor has a number of repaints to round out the lineup. These include the following:

80054 King Tiger

81010 SD kfz Hanomag

81410 SD kfz Hanomag

81016 Stug III

80008 Apache Helicopter

The following are new 1:72 releases.

85326 Panther

85252 Elefant

85055 2 1/2 Ton Cargo Truck

85518 T-34 and soldier set

There was also an announcement in 1:16 scale. Forces of Valor has "found" a number of the Wittman Last Tiger model from a couple of years ago. I am not sure of the exact number that are available but I am sure they won't last long.

New GMP Diecast

Crossroads Diecast is pleased to announce that we will now be carrying the GMP Diecast line. We have added some of their new preorder models and will be adding more shortly.

GMP The Richard Munz Deuce Roadster (1:18) Pre Order Feb



















GMP 1971 GTO Judge Convertible, Laurentian Green (1:18) Pre Order Feb

GMP Masterpiece Collection 1967 24 Hours of Daytona 1st Place Ferrari #23 (1:18) Pre Order March

Norscot - New for 2009

New Norscot Models for 2009

Norscot has announced three new models for 2009. Hopefully these will arrive in a more timely fashion than some of the '08 models.



Norscot Caterpillar 299C Compact Skid Loader (1:50) Pre Order
Item 55226
$24.99



Norscot Caterpillar 784C Tractor with Towhaul Trailer (1:50) Pre Order Mar
Item 55220
$219.99

Norscot Caterpillar 336D Track Excavator (1:50) Pre Order April

Item 55241

$69.99

Upcoming Corgi Diecast Models

Corgi has finally started releasing some of their long awaited diecast airplanes. Here is a small list of which models to expect in the coming months.

Feb 2009
A-10 Warthog USAF 355th FW, 345th FS, Bagram AFB, Afghanistan US38004
A-4 Skyhawk USN VA-212 Rampant Raiders USS Hancock AA37403
Mosquito AA32817
FW-190 Luftwaffe Schlageter Black 13, Joseph Priller AA34312

Ju52 Luftwaffe Milos, Greece, May 1941 AA36906
P-40 Warhawk USAAF 49th FG 9th FS "Texas Longhorn" US35213
P-51D Mustang USAAF 4th FG, 336th FS James Goodson US32228

March 2009
Albatros D.V. Luftstreitkrafte, Paul Baeumer AA37804
Blenheim RAF No 82 Sqn, 1942 AA38401
The Red Baron vs. Arthur Brown 2 Pc Set AA39913
Fairey Swordfish MKI Fleet Air Arm 825 NAS Esmonde AA36308
Fokker Dr.1 Triplane Luftstreitkrafte Jasta 7 Josef Jacobs, 1918 AA38301
Fokker Dr. Triplane Luftstreitkrafte Lothar von Richtoven AA38302
Ju88 Luftwaffe Melsbroek, Belgium AA36706
Messerschmitt Bf 110 Luftwaffe Hans-Jochim Jabs, France AA38501

P-38J Lightning USAAF 80th FG 459th FS "Haleakala" Harry Sealy AA36608