2010 Die Cast Buys of the Week

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October seems to have arrived very suddenly, just has the end of regular baseball season. With that in mind, we'll try to hit a few homeruns this week.

First up is the now rarely seen Corgi 1:43 scale US Army Dodge Weapons Carrier. Winkie's still has it for $24.99.



The rugged two ton 4x4 Weapons Carrie was an Army workhorse in both World War II and with some modifications during the Korean war as well.

Get aboard here:

http://www.winkies.com/winkies/itemd...CG51703&eq=&Tp=


Along the same line--but on the other side of the line, we next feature the 1:32 scale 21st Century German Sd.Kfz. 4 Halftrack - Desert Camo
from Great Models for $16.30.



Grab one of the last couple left here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=TFB22054


Our third pick is a Dragon 1:72 scale T-34/76 Mod. 1942 Winter Paint Scheme, Kharkov, 1943 from Troy's Toys for $9.99.



Never mind what Dragon wants for their latest releases, click here:

http://www.troystoysinc.com/display_...?stockid=60237


Time to head for the clouds. Our first stop will be the Zion Antique Mall and Toy Mart, where they have the Corgi 1:72 scale P-38J Droop Snoot Lightning nicknamed "Eze Does It" after Herschel F. Ezell for $34.95.



The 20th FGs Droop Snoop (42-67450) was nicknamed "Eze Does It" after Herschel F. Ezell, who was assigned to the 20th FG on April 28, 1944, following a complete tour of 25 missions as a bombardier on B-17 Flying Fortresses with the 306th Bomb Group. On May 14 he was made Group Personal Equipment Officer, but his primary reason for being assigned to the 20th FG was as group bombardier on Droop Snoop bombing missions. He flew 10 of these before being returned to the states on August 10, 1944. He was awarded the Air Medal with 4 clusters.


Vector about 3/5ths down this page:


http://www.zionantiquemall.com/page134/


Last off the deck this week is the Dragon 1:144 scale B-17F-25 Flying Fortress "The Duchess" 358th BS, 1944 from First Hobby for $26.99.



1/144 B-17F-25 Flying Fortress "The Duchess" 358th Bomber Squadron, 1944 ~ 1st B-17 in Dragon Warbirds

Main Features:
- Fully detailed 1/144 B-17 mold approved by Boeing
- Diecast metal fuselage and wings
- Bomb bay door can be positioned as open or closed
- Rotating propellers
- Accurate engraved panel lines
- Historically accurate markings
- Pre-assembled

About the B-17F-25 Flying Fortress:

This B-17F-25 model is christened “The Duchess�, as flown by the 358th Bomb Squadron of the USAF in 1944. The bomber’s fuselage and wings are made from die cast metal to add a sense of weight and realism, as well as for strength. The panel lines are delicately engraved, while machine gun turrets are reproduced to fire on enemy fighters, just like on the real plane. The landing gear is fully detailed, allowing the option of displaying the plane in either a taxiing or flying mode. A bombing mode is even possible, as the bomb doors can be displayed open when optional parts are used.

The B-17 was the first mass-produced, four-engine heavy bomber, and it flew countless raids against German and Japanese targets during WWII. The term “Flying Fortress� was coined by a reporter from the Seattle Times when a B-17 rolled out replete with its phalanx of machine gun installations. The B-17 was a tough bomber, though it was not until the advent of P-51 Mustang fighter escorts that it reached its full strategic potential.


She's 12 o'clock high here:


http://www.firsthobby.com/store1/Pro...10100314301810





For you Civil War buffs, we has a 1:32 scale Del Prado piece for each side by way of Michigan Toy Soldier. For the Rebs, we have “They Held Their Lines� – Private, 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment 1861 for $6.50--if you sign up as a preferred customer ($12.99 if you don't).






Here's the road south:

http://www.michtoy.com/item-DEL-GSC0...ment_1861.html


For Billy Yank, we feature Union Corporal, 1st US Cavalry for $9.99 if you sign up or $19.99 if you don't.



Lead your horse to water here;

http://www.michtoy.com/item-DEL-GSC2...S_Cavalry.html