NEWSLETTER 02/2024
HISTORICAL COLLECTION WW II
COBI-3108 CDU - 12 pcs Tanks scale 1:72 SERIES I
Individual box: 17,0 x 5,0 x 14,0 cm
Release Date: February 9
A Counter Display Unit (CDU) containing 12 SKU’s of “The Smallest Tanks in Scale”. This new series includes miniature models in 1:72 scale of the most famous tanks from the first half of the 20th century. The simple design makes the models easy to build and the price makes them a great introduction to modelling with COBI construction bricks. The mini tanks are great as a souvenir, a collectable as the first release is of seven (7) tanks and brilliant for the toy trade.
CDU includes the following sets:
COBI-3088 x 2
COBI-3089 x 2
COBI-3090 x 2
COBI-3091 x 2
COBI-3092 x 1
COBI-3093 x 1
COBI-3094 x 2
COBI-3088 T-34/76
Release Date: February 9
A Soviet tank said to have won World War II and a long lasting impact on tank design. This tank formed the basis of the armored fist of the Red Army. Reliable design with a very characteristic appearance. The model includes a movable turret, barrel and wheels, plus pad printing.
COBI-3089 Sherman M4A3
Release Date: February 9
The American main battle tank that liberated Western Europe. The very characteristic shape cannot be confused with anything else. The model includes a movable turret, barrel and wheels, plus pad printing.
COBI-3090 PANZER III Ausf. L
Release Date: February 9
German main battle tank used during World War II. More experienced enthusiasts of military technology will recognize the mini model as the crazy L that appeared on the front line in the second part of the war. The model includes a movable turret, barrel and wheels, plus pad printing.
COBI-3091 Cromwell Mk.IV
Release Date: February 9
British main battle tank, often engaged to support the actions of the infantry, because of its speed and agility. The model includes a movable turret, barrel and wheels, plus pad printing.
COBI-3092 T-34-85
Release Date: February 9
Soviet T-34 tank is one of the most recognisable tanks in the world. The model is distinguished by a characteristic turret, which was changed from earlier models. The model includes a movable turret, barrel and wheels, plus pad printing.
COBI-3093 Somua S-35
Release Date: February 9
Somua S-35 tank was a French cavalry tank used during World War II. Designed in the 1930s, the S-35 for its time was a relatively agile medium-weight tank, superior in armour and armament to its foreign competitors. The model includes a movable turret, barrel and wheels, plus pad printing.
COBI-3094 Sturmpanzerwagen A7V
Release Date: February 2
The first German tank used in WW1. Nicknamed the ”moving fortress” by the British, because of its unusual appearance (it looked like a fortress on wheels due to the number of machine guns). This appearance makes it unique in the entire collection of the “The Smallest Tanks in Scale”! The model includes a movable turret, barrel and wheels, plus pad printing.
HISTORICAL COLLECTION WW II
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
COBI-5752 Grumman TBF Avenger
Release Date: February 2
This aircraft carrier-based torpedo-bomber aircraft was designed for the U.S. Navy. The machine's combat debut took place on June 4, 1942, on the first day of the Battle of Midway. The Avengers became the standard torpedo plane of the U.S. Air Force during the Pacific War and served until its end, gaining the status of an iconic machine! Faithfully reproduced in 1:48 scale, the model includes access to the cabin and a pilot figure.
HISTORICAL COLLECTION WW II
COBI-4849 LCVP Higgins Boat scale 1:35 D-Day 80 anniversary
Release Date: February 7
The Higgins Boat (LCVP – Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel Carrier) is a landing craft used during World War II on a massive scale in Operation Overlord and during D-Day (June 6, 1944), where they were used to transport and land supplies, small vehicles and soldiers from the sea to the beaches. The landing craft which was designed by Andrew Higgins and built mainly of wooden plywood, was cheap to manufacture, extremely light but could also hold up to 3.6 tonnes of cargo and could reach speeds off up to 12 knots (14mph). Over 20,000 of these units were manufactured. The COBI model faithfully replicates its historical prototype, in 1:35 scale. It has movable elements such as two machine guns with covers and a mechanism for lowering and raising the front ramp. The set includes a display stand and a name plate and includes two American soldiers figures.
ARMED FORCES
LOCKHEED MARTIN
COBI-5855 LOCKHEED® F-22® Raptor®
Availability: February 2
The LOCKHEED® F-22® Raptor® is an advanced fifth-generation multirole all weather stealth fighter. This still somewhat mysterious and heavily guarded aircraft has been accepted into service with the United States Air Force and is under a total ban on export to other countries! Its appearance always causes a sensation. It is undoubtedly one of the most popular modern military aircraft. Thanks to the licensing agreement, COBI is able to produce the legendary Raptor® in a 1:48 scale using 695 pieces. The set elevates the Armed Forces collection that it sits within, along with new stealth pieces, it looks like the real thing. This iconic plane comes with a brick stand; name plate and pilot figure.
TOP GUN
COBI-5859 MIG-28 (Top Gun)
Release Date: February 5
Introducing into the Top Gun collection, the twin engine, single seater fighter jet operated by the air forces of an unknown country (likely communist). We've developed brand new elements to build the iconic black arrow silhouette! The 1:48 scale plane also fits into the Armed Forces collection! The set includes a display stand, name plate with the Top Gun logo.
HISTORICAL COLLECTION VIETNAM WAR
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
COBI-2425 Northrop F-5A™ FREEDOM FIGHTER®
Release Date: February 5
The Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter is a supersonic light fighter aircraft created by Northrop Grumman. This model released, under licence, takes on the camouflage of the fighters used during the Vietnam War. With this set, we developed completely new elements such as the bow and vertical stabilizer. The 1:48 scale plane complements the rapidly growing Armed Forces collection! The set includes a display stand, name plate and the US flag.
ARMED FORCES
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
COBI-5857 Northrop F-5E™ TIGER II® Patrouille Suisse
Release Date: February 16
Patrouille Suisse is the elite aerobatic team of the Swiss Air Force, known for its spectacular air shows around the world. The team flies six (6) Northrop F-5E Tiger II fighter jets. The group consists of seven experienced pilots, and their planes are painted with characteristic colours of Switzerland (red and white stripes). The 1:48 scale plane complements the rapidly growing Armed Forces collection! The set includes new elements, prints, nameplate and a display stand.
ARMED FORCES
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
COBI-5858 Northrop F-5A™ FREEDOM FIGHTER®
Release Date: February 16
The Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter is a supersonic light fighter aircraft created by Northrop Grumman. This model released, under licence, depicts the colours used by Norway on their air fleet. These light fighters were introduced into service in the 1960s and 1970s and served as multi-role aircraft. The 1:48 scale kit includes new elements, prints typical of Norwegian machines and includes a nameplate and a display stand.
CESSNA
OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT
COBI-26620 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK (white)
Release Date: February 27
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a single-engine training and tourist aircraft produced by the American company Cessna Aircraft Company. It debuted in 1956 and became one of the most popular and iconic models in the history of civil aviation. The plane is known for its simplicity of operation, reliability and ease of piloting. This model was developed on a scale of 1:48 and includes prints. It's a must-have for civil aviation and Cessna fans!
COBI-26621 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK (yellow)
Release Date: February 27
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a single-engine training and tourist aircraft produced by the American company Cessna Aircraft Company. It debuted in 1956 and became one of the most popular and iconic models in the history of civil aviation. The plane is known for its simplicity of operation, reliability and ease of piloting. This model was developed on a scale of 1:48 and includes prints. It's a must-have for civil aviation and Cessna fans!
COBI-26622 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK (white / blue)
Release Date: February 27
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a single-engine training and tourist aircraft produced by the American company Cessna Aircraft Company. It debuted in 1956 and became one of the most popular and iconic models in the history of civil aviation. The plane is known for its simplicity of operation, reliability and ease of piloting. This model was developed on a scale of 1:48 and includes prints. It's a must-have for civil aviation and Cessna fans!
TRABANT
COBI-24516 Trabant 601 Deluxe
Availability: around February 2
Trabant is a brand of passenger cars produced in the GDR at the VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerke in Zwickau. Our 1:35 scale model consists of 72 COBI pieces and is very faithful to the characteristic shapes of the original Trabant 601. The car has been developed in a new light blue colour, even closer match to the iconic original! This scaled car has wheels with tyres (which move) and is a product for both demanding collectors and young enthusiasts of classic cars!
B A C K IN S T O C K
COBI-2417, Vought F4U-4 Corsair, Release Date: February 1.
COBI-5820, SAAB JAS 39 Gripen E, Release Date: February 12.
COBI-6284, Schwerer Plattformwagen Typ Ssys, Release Date: February 13.
COBI-1917, Concorde - Brooklands Museum, Release Date:February 19.
COBI-1929, TITANIC, Release Date: February 21.
COBI-24555, TRABANT 601 UNIVERSAL FEUERWEHR, Release Date: February 27.
COBI-5731, F4F Wildcat, Release Date: February 28.
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