The Cabinet: 20th August 2026
In This Issue:
Autumn Announcements
EFE Road is expanding its 1:76 scale diecast bus range, providing model railway enthusiasts and diorama builders with highly detailed scenic accessories to bring layouts and scenes to life.
July Releases
Herpa's July 2026 announcements have arrived, bringing another superb collection of highly detailed 1:87 (HO Scale) road vehicles for collectors and model railway enthusiasts alike.
July Vehicle Releases
Oxford Diecast's latest releases have now arrived, bringing another excellent selection of finely detailed die-cast vehicles for collectors and model railway enthusiasts alike.
July Aviation Releases
Oxford Aviation continues to expand its impressive range of ready-made aircraft models with a new collection of historically significant military aircraft in 1:72 scale.
1:43 Scale Landrover Returns
Sometimes the best announcements are the unexpected ones! Oxford Diecast has discovered additional warehouse stock of the popular 43LR2S001 Land Rover Series II SWB Hard Back – Royal Mail in 1:43 scale, giving collectors another chance to secure this sought-after model after it had previously sold out.
Oxford Diecast Catalogue Now Available (July - December)
Oxford Diecast has unveiled its July to December 2026 Catalogue, packed with an exciting selection of forthcoming die-cast models covering a wide range of road vehicles, commercial transport, emergency services, military subjects and aircraft.
July New Items
WIKING's July 2026 announcements have arrived, bringing another superb selection of finely detailed HO Scale (1:87) road vehicles for collectors and model railway enthusiasts.
August Vehicle Releases
Herpa has another varied selection of 1:87 scale vehicles arriving this August, covering everything from classic cars and everyday road vehicles to highly detailed commercial trucks.
New Items Announced
Herpa Wings continues to expand its impressive range of die-cast aircraft with an exciting selection of August 2026 releases. Covering a variety of airlines, aircraft types and commemorative liveries, this latest collection offers something for both aviation enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Latest Wings Releases
Herpa Wings has another exciting selection of aircraft models arriving, with new releases covering a variety of airlines and aircraft types in both 1:500 and 1:200 scales.
New Livery for Dennis Eagle
Oxford Diecast has announced the return of its popular Dennis Eagle Refuse Truck range, with a selection of the most sought-after liveries set to be re-run following strong demand and low remaining stock.
New Items Announced
WIKING has unveiled its August new items newsletter, bringing another selection of detailed model vehicles to collectors and enthusiasts. This latest release includes several notable additions spanning classic cars, utility vehicles and commercial transport, with plenty to interest collectors of historic European vehicles.
Check out the latest new arrivals from some of the leading names in diecast and collectables since the last issue. The list might be a bit long, but it's packed with exciting finds we think you'll love. Don't worry if something is no longer in stock; if it's on the list, we can usually obtain more!
Before You Go...
If you are interested in other areas of the hobby, or looking for a new pastime, then why not check out one of our other publications? Published throughout the month at different intervals, these publications complement the breaking news behind these subjects and bring you the latest news in one convenient place.
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