We just received this annoucement from the US importer (Stevens Intl) of Trumpeter:

TRUMPETER MODELS (TSM)

PLASTIC MODEL KITS MADE IN CHINA

APPROXIMATE ARRIVAL: 2ND HALF of 2006

All Newly Tooled, first of its kind on the market!

**### 1/35 M1126 Stryker ICV (Infantry Carrier Vehicle)

Tentative SRP $24.95

The ICV troop transport vehicle is capable of carrying 9 infantry soldiers and equipment. It requires a crew of two; a driver and a vehicle commander. It is known for its exceptional tactical mobility for full spectrum operations, it's air-transportable, and has a 14.5 mm protective armored coating making it battlefield survivable in combat missions. The Stryker is currently in action in Iraq.

Wow, am I dreaming?

Wow! If this is true it will be a huge deal as its one of the kits on many modelers most wanted lists.

I wonder if they had to pay licensing fees to do this kit?

Very cool and it doesn't suprise me that Trumpeter is doing one. I wonder if any other manufactures are going to be releasing a version also?

Jeff

REALLY cool - gotta get me one of them puppies...!!

I'll modify it to build a Canadian LAV-III

It is true unless Trumpeter changes its mind, though I doubt it since they apparently decided to let the cat out of the bag.

I do not know anymore that what is posted (though I have a picture but couldn't get it to post) - I just copied the text of the email and posted it here.

Mmmmm no excuse not to do conversions for LAV-III, & LAV-TUA, excellent news Gordon.

Great News Gordon. Will have to get my hands on a few of these when they get out.
But " 2nd Half of 2006", that means anytime from July to December. Guess we will just have to wait and see.
Anyways, its good to see Trumpeter still doing the odd, but important, vehicles that some other big name companies have still yet to do.

-Matt

I think its a piece but heck, I'll build one.

This is surprising I thought it would be close to a year before anyone would make news like this :-)

I am so Happy, Who is going to do the RPG screens?

And just when I am starting to get interested in modern AFV's. WOO-HOO!!!

Saving my pennies now. At least 2 -3 should be good for an OIF dio... along with the trumpeter modern infantry - I can hardly wait. Hooorah!

Eduard baby! They did that bar armor set for the ftont of the S-tank..
fire up the soldering irons boys...

M

Someone fetch me mah swoonin' fan!

Always some truth to some rumors .

COOL that´s some awsome news.....I´ll have to buy some, easier to modify to Piranha....and of course build OOB

cheers

Since I can't figure out how to save the picture off the email announcement, I made a screen shot of the announcement with the picture. Here's the link to get to it to see it:

http://www.spruebrothers.com/Stryker.jpg

Enjoy!
Gordon

I hope this gets tranposed into 1/72 scale-could use several of these
Ch

Live Link

Stryker


Mike

And then all we need is the mortar carrier conversion.

Paul

I can just picture an OIF diorama right now. Academy OIF M2A2 in the front, Stryker in the middle and Dragon M1A1 AIM in the background somewhere... If they all come out in 2006, I may have to pick 2006 as the best year for modern US modelers (assuming they are all quite accurate). Gosh, aren't we, modern U.S. armor modelers, spoiled! It is soooo surprising that Stryker is coming out this quickly while WWII US modelers have been crying for M3 half-track for 20+ years. $25 is a deal, too! Thank God and no complaints here.

Hey TAMIYA,,,,looks like you have been caught sleeping again....oops....was that not obvious?! Want to make up for it ??? Make the CHAR B. By the way, I will be buying the stryker as well.

with all the modern AFVs and MBTs coming these year. what we need is something bigger... a MODERN(US/civilian or any) tank transporter to carry all this. the resin kinds are rare from where i am and expensive too. i think this will fall on the wishlist section. thanks.

yes the stryker would be nice for my collection.

Here is the page from Sprue Brothers Models.

Hope you don't mind Gordon ?



This will be a very welcome kit to the stash!!!!

Jim

woooooo! Nice one Trumpeter. I cant wait for this release. I shall buy several for sure, add RPG screens and no doubt a scratchbuilt inteior just for fun. I can see plenty of OID dioramas with Blasts excellent army figures.
I wonder what else Trumpeter has up their sleeves? How about some Iraqi armor-MTLB? Whatever happens the stryker will be well recieved.