Shonen Red, has just posted news of the new Tamiya releases (or should that be re-releases?) The full story can be seen:

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Thanks!

Wow! So fast! Thanks a lot jimbrae!

I was thinking about their re-releases. They say it was limited edition. Would this be like DML's 10th aniversarry/D-dar rereleases?

lol, when Tamiya say 'limited-edition' they mean re-pop... I put this,as a 'communication' tool, I didn't want people to get the impression that the (armor) kits were new kits. Some of them (particularly the figs) need re-mastering, not re-releasing... ..Jim

LOL :-)

Still, it'll be nice to be able to get some cheap DAK figures again.

If these are the same DAK figures that they released with their panzer II, its a waste of time. They are awful!
I know this set sells seperatly as well. Huge ejector pins on the back of legs, the usual soft details and the ones I have have a problem with air in the cavities as there is big sucked in areas on some of the figure´s backs. Im not the fussiest builder, but I would never use them! Another thing, they look quite big ... maybe 1/32. Dragon have some suitable figures that would be better as have tristar.

Why doesnt tamiya go back and update these old tired mold's?heck my closet is full of these old kits

The 1/32 F-16CJ (Block 50) has peaked my attention. I went to Tamiya's website and got some info and pictures.

20 Reasons Why You Must Have Tamiya’s 1/32 F-16!
- Model represents the F-16CJ (Block 50) as used for USAF SEAD “Wild Weasel” missions.
- First ever 1/32 scale F-16 model replicating General Electric engine and “Big Mouth” duct.
- Tamiya’s most detailed 1/32 scale jet fighter ever.
- General Electric F-110 jet engine replicated in precise detail.
- Engine slides into aircraft on a hook and rail system exactly like the actual aircraft.
- Engine can be displayed outside of aircraft using its very own cart.
- Moveable ejector seat placed on slide rail like actual aircraft.
- Curved bubbletop canopy can be assembled in the opened or closed position.
- Choice of two types of canopy, clear and smoked.
- 1 pilot figure for cockpit included.
- Pilot tube and static dischargers reproduced using metal parts.
- Die-cast landing gear for extra durability.
- Metal weight added to nose for accurate front-rear weight distribution.
- Includes actual rubber tires.
- Photo-etched parts used for seat buckles, radar antenna, chaff/flare dispensers and name-plate for high-quality display.
- Nose cone can be opened and closed allowing display of accurately recreated radar.
- Trailing edge flaps, horizontal stabilizer fins and vertical tail fin flaps can move after assembly thanks to poly caps.
- Missiles can be removed and replaced even after assembly.
- Gun hatch can be opened after assembly displaying machine gun.
- Packaging box has been specially designed allowing large scale model to be easily stored even after assembly.

Here are some pics (sorry, I tried playing with the HTML to show the pics, but I have to settle with just hot links.)
www.tamiyausa.com/images/product/picture.html?category_id=150&product_id=60315&picture_id=gallery_1.jpg

http://www.tamiyausa.com/images/product/picture.html?category_id=150&product_id=60315&picture_id=header_2.jpg

http://www.tamiyausa.com/images/product/picture.html?category_id=150&product_id=60315&picture_id=gallery_6.jpg

www.tamiyausa.com/images/product/picture.html?category_id=150&product_id=60315&picture_id=gallery_4.jpg

Jeff

From the code number, it seems to be their 8 figure set. However, they are not much of an improvement on the 4 figures you're thinking about.

Bummer Thanks for the warning, Frank.