COBI has unveiled a whole range of upcoming models. And this time, the selection is unusually broad: In addition to new vehicles from the Historical Collection and the modern Armed Forces series, there are several aircraft, two Saab J 35 Draken, and two models based on the Renault 5.
While some of the sets are already being shown in their largely final form, the new Flakpanzer IV “Ostwind” and the Jagdpanther Sd.Kfz.173 are explicitly still in the pre-production stage.
We’ve compiled a list of all the models announced so far.
COBI 2636 – M270 MLRS
A particularly eye-catching new addition to the Armed Forces series is the M270 MLRS.
COBI has recreated the American multiple launch rocket system on a 1:35 scale. The model consists of 868 pieces and also includes a soldier figure.
The vehicle features the characteristic tracked undercarriage as well as the large rocket launcher at the rear. Also notable is the reference to Lockheed Martin, indicating that the model is apparently released under an official license.
- COBI 2636
- M270 MLRS
- 868 parts
- Scale 1:35
- Armed Forces
COBI 2634 – Leopard 1 A2 A1
The Leopard series continues to expand.
Set number 2634 features the Leopard 1 A2 A1 with 1,000 parts in 1:35 scale.
The packaging also features the logo of the German Tank Museum in Münster. COBI is once again partnering with a museum.
The scale is particularly interesting: While many historical COBI tanks continue to be released in 1:28 scale, 1:35 is becoming increasingly common even for larger vehicle models.
- COBI 2634
- Leopard 1 A2 A1
- 1,000 pieces
- Scale 1:35
- Armed Forces
COBI 5805B – F/A-18E Super Hornet
The Top Gun series is also getting a new addition—or rather, a new variant.
The F/A-18E Super Hornet has the set number 5805B and consists of 560 parts. The scale is 1:48.
The model shown features a striking gray-and-black paint scheme with blue accents and is displayed on a stand.
The “B” after the set number indicates that this is a revised or new version of an existing COBI set.
- COBI 5805B
- F/A-18E Super Hornet
- 560 pieces
- Scale 1:48
- Top Gun: Maverick
COBI 5933 – Saab J 35 Draken
One of the more interesting new aviation releases is the Saab J 35 Draken.
COBI is releasing the Swedish delta-wing aircraft in several versions. The first one bears the set number 5933 and features a striking camouflage paint scheme in shades of brown, green, and gray.
The model consists of 582 parts and is built to a 1:48 scale. A display stand is also included.
With the Saab license, COBI is expanding its aircraft lineup to include a model that has been significantly less common as a snap-together model than the F-16, MiG, or F-35.
- COBI 5933
- Saab J 35 Draken
- 582 pieces
- Scale 1:48
COBI 5934 – Saab J 35 Draken
If you’d prefer your Draken in a much more eye-catching paint scheme, there’s a second version available.
COBI 5934 features the Saab J 35 in silver with red markings. This set also consists of 582 pieces on a 1:48 scale.
It appears that COBI has designed both sets to be largely identical in construction, offering primarily different historical color schemes and markings.
For aircraft collectors, the question is likely less about “Draken or not?” and more about: Which version will go on the shelf?
- COBI 5934
- Saab J 35 Draken
- 582 pieces
- Scale 1:48
COBI 24682 – EV Station & Renault 5 Turbo 3E
Things get significantly more modern with the Renault 5 Turbo 3E.
COBI presents the electric concept car as a diorama, complete with a small EV charging station.
The set consists of 238 pieces and is released in 1:35 scale. In addition to the vehicle, the set includes a figure, the charging station, and other small details to complete the scene.
It’s the diorama concept in particular that makes this model interesting: Instead of simply releasing yet another car, COBI has created a complete miniature display scene centered around the Renault.
- COBI 24682
- EV Station & Renault 5 Turbo 3E
- 238 pieces
- Scale 1:35
COBI 24681 – 1980 Renault 5 Turbo Rally
The second Renault takes us back in motorsports history.
The 1980 Renault 5 Turbo Rally is available under set number 24681 and consists of 140 pieces.
This model is also in 1:35 scale but is complemented by a small rally diorama. The set includes a driver and a finish line with a flag.
The classic rally livery with start number 9 is sure to appeal especially to fans of historic motorsport models.
- COBI 24681
- 1980 Renault 5 Turbo Rally
- 140 pieces
- Scale 1:35
COBI 5779 – B-25 Mitchell “Tokyo Raid”
We’re heading back to World War II with the B-25 Mitchell “Tokyo Raid.”
The twin-engine bomber consists of 690 parts and is built to a 1:48 scale.
With this set, COBI explicitly references the so-called Doolittle Raid of April 18, 1942. Accordingly, the display includes matching small plaques and printed elements.
A pilot figure is also included.
With a wingspan that—despite the 1:48 scale—should be quite impressive due to the real-life model, the B-25 could become one of the more eye-catching aircraft models among the upcoming new releases.
- COBI 5779
- B-25 Mitchell “Tokyo Raid”
- 690 pieces
- Scale 1:48
- Historical Collection WWII
COBI 2677 – Panzer VI Tiger I Ausf. E
Of course, there’s another Tiger tank.
The new Panzer VI Tiger I Ausf. E, set number 2677, consists of 1,240 pieces and is released in the classic COBI tank scale of 1:28.
The packaging, which has already been shown, features a meticulously camouflaged model with turret number 205. The set also includes a figure.
It will be particularly interesting to compare this with earlier Tiger I versions. COBI has revised the tank’s design several times in the meantime—so it should be exciting to see what changes have been made this time.
- COBI 2677
- Panzer VI Tiger I Ausf. E
- 1,240 pieces
- 1 figure
- Scale 1:28
- Historical Collection WWII
COBI 2676 – Flakpanzer IV “Ostwind”
COBI isn’t quite as far along with the Flakpanzer IV “Ostwind” as it is with some of its other new releases.
The image shown so far is explicitly labeled as a pre-production render. The final model may therefore still change before its release.
Currently, COBI lists 955 parts and a scale of 1:28. The Ostwind is based on the Panzer IV chassis and features the characteristic open anti-aircraft turret. This alone makes the model visually distinct from the classic new battle tank releases.
In this context, however, there’s another interesting detail from the COBI MOC scene: The COBI MOC creator “putzhilfe_moe,” who is active on Instagram, had already published his own Ostwind MOC about nine weeks before the official announcement.
And anyone who looks at both models side by side is likely to notice some striking parallels.
Not only is the choice of prototype identical, but in terms of color scheme, proportions, and the basic design of the distinctive anti-aircraft turret, the MOC bears a striking resemblance to the pre-production model now revealed by COBI.
Of course, no direct connection can be inferred from this. After all, MOCs and mass-produced models are both based on the same historical prototype, and in the case of the Ostwind in particular, the original already dictates many design features.
Nevertheless, the timing is remarkable—and for anyone who follows the COBI-MOC scene, it’s an interesting side note to this announcement.
- COBI 2676
- Flakpanzer IV “Ostwind”
- 955 pieces
- Scale 1:28
- Pre-Production Render
COBI 3145 – Jagdpanther Sd.Kfz.173
The second new addition, which is explicitly still in development, is the Jagdpanther Sd.Kfz.173.
Here, too, COBI is initially showing a pre-production render.
The scale is particularly interesting: The Jagdpanther is set to be released in 1:35 scale, making it smaller than many of COBI’s previous large Jagdpanther models.
COBI currently lists approximately 770 pieces. The tilde symbol before the piece count is important: apparently, the final number has not yet been determined.
A minifigure is also visible in the announcement.
- COBI 3145
- Jagdpanther Sd.Kfz.173
- approx. 770 parts
- Scale 1:35
- Pre-production render
From 1:28 to 1:48 – COBI is releasing new products across multiple scales
The new announcements provide a pretty good indication of the direction in which the current COBI lineup is heading.
For the classic larger WWII tanks, the 1:28 scale remains with the Tiger and Ostwind. At the same time, the selection in 1:35 scale continues to grow significantly. With the Leopard 1, M270 MLRS, and Jagdpanther, several larger military vehicles are being released in this format.
When it comes to aircraft, however, 1:48 seems to be further establishing itself as an important collector’s scale. The Super Hornet, both Draken versions, and the B-25 Mitchell are all being released in this scale.
In addition, the two Renault models represent two significantly smaller sets that focus less on pure vehicle models and more on small scenes and dioramas.
When will the sets be released?
This is precisely where COBI remains tight-lipped based on the images released so far.
For the Ostwind and Jagdpanther, the only explicit information so far is “Coming Soon,” and these are still pre-production renderings. For the remaining sets, we’re already seeing significantly more advanced product images and packaging designs.
However, specific release dates cannot yet be reliably determined from these announcements alone.
As soon as COBI announces the dates, it will therefore be interesting to see which models will actually be released in 2026 and which ones won’t hit store shelves until later.
It’s precisely this mix of nearly finished product images, licensed models, two pre-production renderings, and the small “Ostwind” parallel from the MOC scene that makes this round of announcements even more exciting than a simple list of new products.