2009 Die Cast Buys of the Week

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Hanukkah is here and Christmas is just 11 days away, if you celebrate it in the traditional German way on Christmas Eve. So here's a few deals that just might make a late shopping Santa smile.

First up is a great stocking stuffer from Dragon and Troy's Toys. It's the 1:72 scale Early Production Tiger I with Zimmerit--Germany 1945 for $9.99.



While you might be able to drive this into the woods, this link has nothing do do with a golfer's "girlfriends":

http://www.troystoysinc.com/display_...?stockid=60108


For those who prefer them larger, we next feature the Unimax Force of Valor 1:32 scale US M3 Lee, Tunisia '42 from Toy Train Heaven for $35.75.



North Africa awaits Sanda Clause here:

http://www.toytrainheaven.com/.sc/ms...ICE%20%2449.99


We now take the air with reindeer, with the Hobby Master 1:72 scale MIG-21 MF JG-1, Dec. 1990 from Asheville Diecast for $23.30.



Here's the link with more pictures, including gear down:

http://ashevillediecast.com/cart.php...ategory_id=515


Our final selection of this snowy week for many of you is a great deal on a bird from another line biting the dust in these hard times (and maybe in part because its MAP policies). From Franklin Mint/Armour through Historic Aviation, it's a great deal at $60.00 on the 1:48 scale F-22 Raptor "Spirit of America," which was flown by the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base in 1998.



Now, for the first time, the U.S. Air Force's next-generation fighter is available in a 1/48 scale, die cast model! Featuring engraved panel lines; a detailed, hand-painted cockpit; wing-mounted missiles; realistic exhaust nozzles; extended landing gear with rubber tires; and the markings of "Spirit of America," which was flown by the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base in 1998, this model measures 15½" long and arrives ready to display.

2 to 1 she'll beat the reindeer to your house--see for yourself here:

http://www.historicaviation.com/prod...ied%20Fighters