Tamiya has released new models in it's pre-assembled Master Works series:
Pz.Kpfw III Ausf.L
Russian SU-122 Tank Destroyer
Coming Soon: A British Sherman Firefly and a Tiger.

MRC (Easy Model) has several new models, including:
KV-1
KV-2
PzKpfw 754(r)
Jagdpanther

The newly revised World Tank Museum plans to release it's "Kursk Series"
Tiger I
Panzer III
Nashorn
Panther D
T34/76
Su122
And several artillery/antitank pieces, including a: German anti-tank 7.5cm Pak, Soviet 7.62cm Zis 3 and a British lend/lease 6-Pdr. 5.7cm

Dragon will release a new tooling in 1:72 - a SU-100!
SU-100 1st Guards Mechanized Corps, Hungary 1945

In 1:35, Dragon plans to release the Super Heavy Self-Propelled Mortar 60cm Mörser "Loki". The Can.do version of this is superb. It will be interesting to see in in 1:35!

Finally, in 1/144, Dragon Can.Do will release a series of Stugs (also a new tooling):
A) StuG III Ausf.B Abt.226 'Operation Barbarossa' 1941
B) StuG III Ausf.F/8 StuG Abt.209, Eastern Front 1943
C) StuG III Ausf.G Unidentified Unit
D) StuH.42 10.5cm, Ardennes 1944
E) 15cm Sturm-Infanteriegeschutz 33 Ausf.Pz.III, StuG Abt.177, Stalingrad 1942
F) StuG IV Early Production StuG Brigade 907 Italy 1944
X) StuG III Ausf.F/8 StuG Brigade 243, Eastern Front 1943-44

The Classic Armor series from New Millennium Toys at Wal Mart has also released  the 1:43 scale military diecast in the ".VS series twin packs". I have seen a twin pack with a two Hummvees, one with a a rocket launcher, an the other configured as a cargo truck. The logos on the box are EXACTLY the same as the 21st Century 1:32 .VS series, further solidifying the link that New Millennium Toys is a offshoot of 21st Century providing toys in an arrangement with Wal Mart.

Panzer IV Ausf H in tan with brown and green camo and turret "skirt"
Panzer IV D in Gray

Coming Soon: A Merkava? The Can.Do series is often released early in Japan by Doyusha. The next Doyusha release is a series of Merkava tanks. Could we be seeing Can.do Merkava's soon???

Dragon Armor will be releasing the first Hummel in the series in October:
Hummel (Early Production), PzArtRgt 73, 1.Pz Div, Greece, Summer 1943

21st Century- has introduced its ".VS Iron Horses" series, featuring two 1/32 scale vehicles in one package. So far I have seen:
SdKfz 251/1 Hanomag VS SdKfz 222 Panzerspahwagen
Tiger Ausf E VS M18 Hellcat

Minichamps
T-72A/M1 Russia 1978 (350025000) December release
 M60 A1 Germany Late1970'S 'MERDC' (350041101) December release
The Centurion is now listed for release in September

Matchbox has release a new series under the name Battlekings name. Unfortunately, these are NOT re-releases of the 1970's Battlekings series, but re-packaged modern vintage vehicles. So far I have seen:
Night Landing: Dark livery; Helicopter, LVPT, Hovercraft?, Artillery piece, 3 soldiers
Sahara Strike: Desert livery; Abrams. Bradley, MRLV, Artillery piece, 3 soldiers
Jingle Recon: Green Livery: Swamp boat, Truck, M1 Abrams, Artillery piece, 3 soldiers (Abrams in the Jungle???)
Polar Rescue: Winter livery; Helicopter, Radar truck, Hummer??,Artillery piece, 3 soldiers

Forces of Valor will be releasing a new Extreme Metal 1/16 tank - a Tiger I patterned after one of Michael Wittman's Tiger's

Hobby Master: The first versions in 1:56 scale (3 tigers and 2 Abrams) are out. I have the gray  Tiger and an Abrams....and the quality is superb! Crisp details and excellent weathering. Hobby Master will be switching from 1:56 to 1:48 scale. According to William Liu at Hobby Master: "Due to popular demand, we will focus on developing 1/48 scale in the the future. The next one will be a King Tiger releasing in early August."

Dragon Armor: As most of you probably know, Dragon is FINALLY releasing some allied armor, a M4A3 Sherman tank in the livery of the 761st tank battalion, the "Black Panthers". This is an interesting selection, as Corgi has released this model in both 1:50 scale and small scale (approx 1:87). It will be interesting to compare these versions!

WWII - Skirmish: This appears to be the "next generation" of diorama-type offerings from Corgi. These new offerings will pair a WWII vehicle with 3 to 6 figures. The packaging will "compliment the models with battle scenes and diorama-style backdrops to make the models an attractive piece whether in or out of the box" (from the Corgi Catalog).

Forgotten Heroes (Korea):

Showcase/Corgi Collection (small scale) lineup:

Panzer III L
Panzer III H
Panzer III M (with skirts)
Crusader
M-10 Tank Destroyer
SU-85
M41A3 Walker Bulldog
Type 97 Japanese Medium Tank

I am really looking forward to the Walker Bulldog and the Type 97!
 

Blue text indicates master model is in progress. Red text indicates model is in planning stage. Black text, model is done and either being cast or getting molds done.

Current releases include: M26 Pershing, M26E2 Pershing, AS-90 SPG, JS-3, and a Maus:
 

Next releases:
 

Future releases:
German
King Tiger
Tiger
Elephant
Panther
Jagdpanther
Soviet
T34/76
T34/85
KV-1
KV-2
USA
M4
M4A1
M4A3
M4A3 76mm
M4A3E8

 

Tanks feature the cold war era (post WWII), and include:

• AMX30
• M48A3
• STRV 103 (Swedish Bofors Stradsvagn 103 MBT)
• M551 Sheridan
• T-10

Panzer III L - in production
Panzer III M
Panzer III H
M-10 Tank Destroyer
Crusader

From the site: "We are currently working on several 1:72 scale tanks. If anyone has pictures, history, paint schemes, or any other research on the tanks listed that you would like to share with us please email them to: TankResearch@AdmiralToys.com. Making our tanks as realistic as possible is our objective. Maybe you will see your favorite tank come to life in one of our models.
Thank you in advance --- Jim"

Dragon Can.do releases:

Dragon Abrams/Bradley twinpacks, 6 in total:

The tanks will be 1:72 scale. The first release will be a Panzer IIIL in North African livery and is expected in February, with four more in development. According to Jason, at Admiral Toys:

"They are primarily constructed of metal with the small accessory parts being ABS and PVC plastics. The turret turns 360 degrees and the barrel moves up and down; however, the tracks do not move.These are original molds tooled by my company.  You have never seen
these molds on the market before.
Our retail price for the Panzer IIIL will be $15.99."

From the Website:
"Our 1/72 Scale tanks are made of 90% metal. The quality that we can achieve with metal puts our models a step above the competition. We are not selling our tanks to mass retail outlets so our numbers a lot less than Matchbox or Dragon. With our limited numbers our tanks will only go up in value over time. Don't miss out on this first release and just wait, our tanks will only get better and more detailed!!!!!"

http://www.admiraltoys.com/

Thanks to Jason from Admiral!

1:18 Radio Controlled tanks!
Panzer IV Ausf H
M113A2

Each tread has independent control, turret rotates, cannon simulates firing. The Panzer IV the surrounding turret "skirt", and is done in a tan with Camo. You have a choice of silent running, or with "realistic" motor noises and firing canon. The vehicle rebounds on firing. Detail is good.
The M113A2 is green with a lot of extra stowage hung all over it.
Cost: $49.99 USD in the Houston area.

On a related note, New Millennium also makes a 1:48 set of Military Diecast:
M113A2
M998 Troop Carrier
Hummvee
AH-6 Little Bird

The tanks are available at Wal Mart.- although not available at all Wal Marts - stocking seems spotty.

Panzer II Ausf B?
Panzer III Ausf E
Pz38(t) Ausf G
Panzer III Ausf F
Panzer IV Ausf D
PanzerIV Ausf F1

Also Dragon Can.do is due to release Heavy Mortar's "Eva" and "Adam", and releases "Thor" and "Odin" with supporting railroad cars/equipment

"Unimax will also be coming out with a bunch of new 1:72 scale armor this spring. Up for grabs will be a Russian Su-122 self-propelled gun, German halftrack with rocket launchers, US M3A1 half-track, US M113 armored personnel carrier, German Mobelwagen flak gun, and a British Grant tank."

as posted on the Small Scale HQ message board and thanks to The Motor Pool
 

"Unimax just passed along their 2006 lineup. By the looks of things, I'm guessing that they'll be announcing even more product at Toy Fair in February cause the list looks, well, skimpy. Anyway, here's the new items as it currently stands and the tentative dates of release:

1:16th scale soldier assortment January
German 1:32 Sd. Kfz. 7/1 halftrack June
US 1:32 M4A3 Sherman w/3 soldiers Normandy January
German 1:32 88mm Flak gun w/5 crewmen April
US 1:32 M105 Howitzer w/3 crewmen July
US 1:32 MLRS January
US 1:32 LAV w/3 soldiers January
US 1:32 AAVP assault vehicle January
US 1:32 M109 Paladin SP Gun January
US F-14A Tomcat "Black Knights" January
4 different battlefield accessories sets January

Lightning2000
www.themotorpool.bigstep.com"

as posted on the Small Scale HQ message board and thanks to The Motor Pool
 

Thanks Steve!

Tiger, US60509, "Tiger Ace Michael Wittman". Light tan with a light camo pattern, 12/31/2005
T-34, US51603, Krasnoye Selo, Russia, January 1944, Winter Camo, 10/31/2005

More information at the Hobby Link Japan website.
www.hlj.com/product/DYSX-03
www.hlj.com/product/DYSX-04

Thanks to the 144 Mini Armour discussion board!

Thanks to Jorg on the  Small Scale HQ discussion board!

Thanks to Michigan Toy Soldier for posting this great news on their website!

Thanks Steve!
 

Panzer IV
Panther
T-34/76
SU-122
Tiger
Nashorn
Artillery - 3 types: Pak-40 75mm gun,ZiS-3 76.2mm gun, 6 pounder  gun

Each one will come in one of three color schemes.

Britains

King and Country

 12/30/2004 I found out the hard way (by buying them) that the Schuco "diecast" tanks are actually plastic. They are re-issues of the plastic Boley 1:87 tanks...buyer beware!

12/23/2004 Lenours at Militaire Solido Verem wrote me with an update on the 2005 lineup:

"The French marks Solido and Verem envisage for 2005 of many new military models. Their publications will be distributed over several months of the year. The list includes mainly :
HUMMER H1
SHERMAN M4A1 (moulded hull)
BRUMMBAR Pz.Kpfw.35F (Germany)
M8 "Greyhound"
BERLIET GBC Shelter J
EEP with 106mm gun
CITROEN C4 DCA (french army)
ACMAT 6x6
PEUGEOT P4 RADIO OPERATOR
PEUGEOT 403 Station-wagon
RENAULT R35 "Captured"
VAB with Hot turret
AMX-13 Sanitary
Will be added to the references of the catalogue ; 25 models only for the french editor HACHETTE BOOKS."

Thanks to Lenours from Militaire Solido Verem!

12/21/2004 Several Force of Valor repaints and some new items have appeared at Target and Toys-R-Us. These are "action series" models, but in several instances they sport some very nice paint jobs (for example: the Sherman and the Matilda). Of these, AAVVP1A1 had not been pre-advertised by Unimax. Three other models (Paladin, M113,LAV-25, seem to have been given exclusively to one or two distributers - apparently Target, and perhaps Toys-R-Us. I have picked up a Sherman and a Matilda, and I hope to post pictures soon.

Information collected from the Small Scale HQ message board, and personal observation.

12/19/2004 Cintia F. wrote me about two new Corgi Tactical strike models. The new canvas back Humvee and heavy truck are now out at Target.
Thanks Cintia F.
I also found at my local Target, the new Tactical Strike Humvee Ambulance.

12/18/2004 I just heard from Jim at JT's Collectibles:
"....I have a few updates for you to post straight from the horses mouth.

Can Do Pocket Army:

The long awaiting beginning of large German mortars and rail guns is finally becoming a reality. First, there will be 4 versions of the German Super Heavy Self-Propelled Mortar at $9.99 each, #20027 and 2 versions of the German Railway Gun 28cm K5(E) "Leopold" with diorama display at $17.95 each, #20025.

Dragon Armor:

Where do I start? This company has really cranked up the volume on releases since hitting the market in 2003 and working through delays. Unfortunately, DML and or their authorized distributors have really stuck it to the resellers with repeated price increases since 2003. As a result, expect to see $14.99 suggested retail in the future. The market is soft now, but prices will firm up next year. Starting in January there will be a Panther F, 2 King Tigers, and 2 AAV (amphibious assault vehicle). Also, in 2005 expect to see the Sherman, German Hanomag, Sturmgeschutz IV, T-34, Leopard, JagdTiger, Jadgpanther, Panther G, Hummel, Humvee, Ferdinand, Elephant, Brummbar, Challenger II, LVTP, Bradley, and Tiger I. Of course, many are repaints, but there are also a number of new tank models as well in 2005."

Thanks to Jim at JT's Collectibles

12/5/2004 Corgi will be releasing new versions of vehicles and figures in it's 1/64 Tactical Strike Series, including an M1A1 Abrams with mine plow, a new version of the Bradley, and at least one new set of figures.

11/28/2004 The new Corgi Showcase "History Channel Century of War - Tanks" releases have hit some of the Targets, according to Steve:
"I noticed a few of the new Corgi Showcase tanks showing up at Target in Taunton, MA over the last couple of weeks. They come in the usual Fighting Machines packaging with a "GREAT TANKS" label on the front.   Interesting thing is that they are part of the History Channel collection as shown by the card inserts.   Saw the following:
Churchill - Italy
Abrams - Ft. Hood Camo
Abrams - USMC Desert Storm
Sherman - Crossing Rhine
Sherman - Korean War
M48 Patton - with Tiger mouth  
Did not notice any German tanks."
Thanks Steve!

In addition to the tanks Steve saw, this series will also include a Tiger and a Panther.

11/21/2004 According to Diecast Direct, the Forces of Valor 1:72 armour will be released in April, 2005.

10/24/2004 Some Corgi releases for 2005:
CC51020 M4A3 Sherman Tank, Germany, 1945
CC60009 Krauss Maffei 8 ton personnel carrier
CC60210 Panther Ausf G, winter camo
CC60410 M3 Halftrack, Germany, 1945
CC60411 M16 Multiple Gun Carriage, Belgium, 1945
CC60506 Tiger Ausf E, Kurland, 1944
CC60606 Cruiser tank A34 Comet Mk !, Germany, 1945
CC60607 Cruiser tank Mk VII Cromwell MK VI, Western Europe, 1945
US50206 M35 2.5 ton truck
US50307 M46 tank, USMC
US51103 M114 Ambulance armoured

Thanks Mike M.

10/8/2004 More from The Motor Pool as posted on the Small Scale HQ discussion forum regard their plans to release 1:72 armour in 2005:
"According to Unimax, here's the tentative breakdown for the 1:72 scale diecast armor line:

Modern:
US M1A1 Abrams tank in desert tan
US M3A2 Bradley Cavalry Vehicle in desert tan
UK Challenger 2 tank in desert tan
Iraqi T-72 tank in desert camo

WWII:
King Tiger tank in Norman camo
Tiger I tank in Norman camo
US M4A1 Sherm in Olive Drab
British Churchill in green

Again, this is preliminary info they're providing to us as a courtesy and, of course, they're collecting audience. This could change once the Hobby Show has concluded and they mull over the feedback they receive. From what we hear, the vehicles will have the same weathered appearance as their 1:32 scale brethren. What isnt clear if they'll come with accessories and/or figures like the FOV line. Just a guess but I think not.

We don't as yet, have the breakdowns for the figures or aircraft assortments. We'll post them as soon as we do... "Thanks again to The Motor Pool

10/7/2004 From The Motor Pool website:
"After much anticipation, Unimax has finally announced their 2005 lineup. In a nutshell, here's what you can expect over the course of the next year:

FOV - Modern:
US Marines, 1st Marine Division Figure Pack - Desert Storm
US M1036 Humvee
US M60A1 Patton Tank in green
UK Challenger Tank
US AH-64D Apache Longbow
US UH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter

FOV-WWII:
Zundapp with side car - eastern front
StuG III Ausf. G - eastern front
Panzer IV Ausf. G Tank - eastern front
Panzer IV Ausf. F1 Tank - eastern front
German Tiger I Tank - eastern front
Russian T-34/85 Tank - eastern front
UK Matilda Tank - North Africa
UK 7th Armored Div, 3rd Regiment Figure Pack
UK M3 Grant Tank -North Africa
UK M4A3 Sherman Tank - Italy
US 82nd Airborne Figure Pack - Normandy
German Kubelwagen - Normandy
US M3A1 Halftrack - Normandy
German Sd. Kfz. 251/1 Halftrack - Normandy
German Panther Ausf. G Tank - Normandy
German Wirbelwind - Normandy
German Jagdpanther - Market-Garden
German Schwimmwagen - France
German King Tiger Tank - France

Extreme Metal 1:32 Planes:
P-51D Mustang - Glamorous Glen III
P-51D Mustang - Cripes A Mighty 3rd
Spitfire Mk. IX - 134 Wing
Spitfire Mk. IX - 132 Wing
German Bf-109G-6 - Red 29
German Bf-109G-6 - Eismmer

1:32 Soldiers of Steel Figures

1:72 Micro Military Vehicles
1:72 Micro Soldier Assortment
1:72 Micro Military Plane Assortment

We're currently awaiting the assortment breakdown for the 1:72 scale line. We're also waiting for images of all the new items but will begin listing the new items in their respective sections. " Thanks to The Motor Pool

9/23/2004 From The Motor Pool website:
"Looks as if German-based Schuco is no longer gun shy and ready to take a more active role in the diecast military market. While they've been producing 1:10 scale military motorcycles for several years, and roll out a 1:43 scale command car every so often, it now looks like they're going to test the deeper waters with a line of 1:87 scale WWII-themed combat vehicles. Six tanks are expected for the holidays, among them a German Tiger I, Panther and Jagdpanther, as well as a US M4 Sherman, M5 Stuart and M36 Jackson. Priced at only $9.99 apiece, these battle wagons are sure to make great stocking stuffers and will almost certainly take the industry by storm as the series expands. " Thanks to The Motor Pool

9/14/2004 Lenours emailed me with the following news from Verem:
"The french firm Verem try for the first time the "VPC" (vente par
correspondance : shop by mail). No website and for the french market
only (Sorry...). The first models are alvailable in box/dioramas :
Sherman M4A3 dozer with soft armour,
Panther G with side armour,
GMC 6x6 with 12,7 machine gun (muddy rain),
Jeep SAS with hedge cutter + Jeep Red Cross,
Hanomag SdKfz 251 with canvas,
Citroën Traction "Gasogène" of the FFI

Price : 27,50 euros for each box.

Bye
Lenours from MSV"
Thanks to Lenours from Militaire Solido Verem!

8/21/2004 The next Dragon Can.do 1/144 tank series (Japanese release) will be Nashorn/Hornisse. Hornisse (Hornet) was the original designation given the Nashorn.

8/7/2003 As a quick note, I just got my new Minichamps T-34 (captured german livery) and the new Minichamps Tiger (gray with brown camo stripes). The T-34 is very nice. The Tiger is VERY VERY nice (no, I had to pay for my models, so this is not a paid advertisement for Minichamps). I'll get pics up in 2-3 weeks......

8/1/2004 PanzerPlace emailed me to let me know:
"Just an update on POPY's new release:   Some of the expected bonuse items include a German  halftrack, 37mm Pak antitank gun and a Puppchen" Thanks PanzerPlace

7/30/2004 According to Michigan Toy Soldier, Corgi will soon be releaing the following 1/87 models:

7/28/2004 Mathcbox has released 2 new Shermans. These are from the the old CDC Armour models, but but in new color schemes not released by CDC armour! Model numbers: B6945 - Sherman M4A3/76 and B6944 - Sherman M4A3/75. Check your local Target! WOW!

Pictures at The Flying Mule :http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/MB-B6944_01_lrg.gif, http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/MB-B6945_01_lrg.gif

Thanks to ez470 and Hworth18 on Groundpounder's great message board/forum.

7/26/2004 A company call Popy (http://www.popy-bg.co.jp/popynews/pp00_news.html) has entered the 1/144 tank arena with their Projekt Panzer set. These tanks will cost more than World Tank Museum and Dragon Cando, but will reportedly have a high level of detail. The tanks will require limited assembly (no cement needed) and are pre-painted. Round one will consist of:

No.1-2 : Tiger I Type 43 (Desert and Winter scheme)

No.3-4 : Tiger I Type H2 (Desert and Winter scheme)

No.5-7:  Panzer III Ausf.L (German Grey, Desert and Winter scheme)

No.8-9:  Wespe Ammunition Transport (German Grey and Desert scheme)

No.10-11:  Wespe Tank (German Grey and Desert scheme)

No.12:  Panzer II Ausf.D/E (German Grey scheme)

No.13: M3 Lee Tank (USA Green scheme)

No.14: M3 Lee Grant Tank (Desert Scheme)

Thanks to infinitelooptoys

7/19/2004 Dragon Can.Do has released their 1/144 Panzer III series and the Ferdinand/Elephant series. Their Panzer IV series may be released this month (Dragon is not very good at hitting release dates). The next series will be the 1/144 Warrior/Challenger series (released in Japan as Series 12). I don't have a US release date for this series.

7/10/2004 Miscellaneous news bits:
World Tank Museum will come out with" release number 6 in September.

Dragon will release a limited edition 1:72 scale diecast replica of a German Ferdinand tank destroyer packed in a special presentation tin. Production will be limited to 1,943 pieces.

From Andy Moffat: "My FOV sales rep phoned me to tell me "The new batch of FOV items are to be shipped to dealers around July 12th.
The following vehicles are in this first release; "Iraqi Freedom" version M3A2 Bradley, M1A1 Abrams and Blackhawk, "Battle of the Bulge" version Schwimmwagen, US jeep, M16 halftrack, M4A3 Sherman and Stug III, "Battle for Germany/Italy" King Tiger, Battle for Normandy" 251/9 Hanomag, "Russian Front" 251/1 Hanomag, Tiger I, Mark IV G and Mark IV F.
So it looks like 10 repaints and 4 new vehicles this time around.

6/23/2004 From The Motor Pool (as posted on Groundpounders message board/forum) regarding July releases:

"Minichamps: