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The WWII Willys MB is one of the most-modeled vehicles in scale plastic kit history, with real, current-production kits from nearly every major manufacturer across scales from 1/76 up to 1/24. These are all genuine scale model kits — not toys and not real vehicles — with the scale and manufacturer stated for each so you can match a kit to your existing collection or skill level.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamiya 1/35 Jeep Willys MB 1/4 Ton Truck (35219) | $25-$30 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Italeri 1/35 Willys MB Jeep with Trailer (314) | $25-$30 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Bronco Models 1/35 Willys MB 1/4-Ton Jeep | $14-$20 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Takom 1/35 US Army 1/4-Ton Utility Truck / Armored Willys Jeep | $26-$33 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Meng Models 1/35 MB Military Vehicle | $35-$40 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Italeri 1/24 Willys Jeep MB, 80th Anniversary (3635) | $59-$69 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Hasegawa 1/24 Willys MB Jeep (MV1) | $35-$65 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Airfix Willys MB Jeep, 1/76 Scale (A02339) | $12-$16 | Amazon |
| 9 | Tamiya 1/48 WWII US Willys Jeep w/Figure Set | $18-$30 | Amazon · eBay |
| 10 | AFV Club 1/35 M38A1 Willys Jeep | ~$80 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Tamiya 1/35 Jeep Willys MB 1/4 Ton Truck (35219)
The reference-standard 1/35 Willys MB kit — Tamiya’s engineering quality at a beginner-friendly price, with an opening hood and included figure.
- 1/35 scale
- Opening hood revealing engine detail
- Includes driver figure, machine gun, and jerry can
- Excellent fit and engineering, ideal for beginner-to-intermediate builders
- Widely available and well-documented with build guides
- Less surface/weld detail than newer-tooled competitors like Takom or Meng
Italeri 1/35 Willys MB Jeep with Trailer (314)
A budget-friendly 1/35 kit that includes the period-correct trailer, giving more diorama value per box than a jeep-only kit.
- 1/35 scale
- Includes 1/4-ton trailer
- Multiple boxing variants (standard, ambulance, armed “Commando Car”)
- Includes the trailer at a low total price
- Several variant boxings to fit different dioramas
- Older tooling than Takom/Meng, with softer detail
Bronco Models 1/35 Willys MB 1/4-Ton Jeep
A budget-tier 1/35 kit from Bronco, a solid low-cost option for building multiples for a diorama.
- 1/35 scale
- Multiple boxing variants including crew figures
- Compatible with Bronco’s separate photo-etch/detail sets
- One of the lowest prices for a 1/35 Willys kit
- Good option when you need several jeeps for one scene
- Basic detail level compared to newer-tooled kits
Takom 1/35 US Army 1/4-Ton Utility Truck / Armored Willys Jeep
A newer-tooled 1/35 kit from Takom with sharper surface detail than the older Tamiya/Italeri tooling, including an armored variant boxing.
- 1/35 scale
- Newer tooling with finer surface detail
- Armored (“Jeep MB Special Armored”) boxing available
- More refined detail than the classic Tamiya/Italeri tooling
- The armored variant is a distinctive subject not covered by most competitors
- Slightly pricier than the older-tooled Bronco kit
Meng Models 1/35 MB Military Vehicle
A modern-tooled 1/35 kit from Meng with several distinctive boxings, including a Wasp flamethrower Jeep variant not offered by most competitors.
- 1/35 scale
- Modern tooling, crisp detail
- Standard, Wasp flamethrower, and other variant boxings
- Newest tooling on this list, with the sharpest detail
- Unique variant boxings (Wasp flamethrower) for a different build
- Specialty variant boxings cost more than the standard version
Italeri 1/24 Willys Jeep MB, 80th Anniversary (3635)
A large 1/24 scale kit, giving significantly more surface detail and a bigger finished model than the common 1/35 kits above.
- 1/24 scale — noticeably larger than 1/35
- 80th Anniversary tooling with engine detail
- Full interior and engine bay detail
- Much more visible detail at the larger scale
- Good option for a display centerpiece build
- Higher price than any 1/35 kit on this list
Hasegawa 1/24 Willys MB Jeep (MV1)
A long-running 1/24 kit from Hasegawa, an alternative to the Italeri 1/24 for builders wanting a different manufacturer’s take at the larger scale.
- 1/24 scale
- Includes army driver figure option
- Hasegawa’s typical clean panel-line engineering
- Alternative large-scale option to the Italeri 1/24
- Well-regarded fit and finish typical of Hasegawa kits
- Pricing varies significantly by retailer — this is an older kit with inconsistent stock
Airfix Willys MB Jeep, 1/76 Scale (A02339)
A small, inexpensive 1/76 kit — ideal for a quick build, a wargaming piece, or a diorama needing many jeeps at low individual cost.
- 1/76 scale — small and quick to build
- Includes trailer and 6-pdr howitzer in some boxings
- Low part count
- Lowest price and fastest build on this list
- Good scale match for 1/72-1/76 wargaming armies
- Minimal detail compared to the larger-scale kits above — not a display centerpiece
Tamiya 1/48 WWII US Willys Jeep w/Figure Set
A smaller, quick-build alternative to the 1/35 kits, bundled with a US infantry figure set — a good option for a diorama base or a shelf of smaller vehicles.
- 1/48 scale
- Includes 9-figure US infantry set alongside the jeep
- Tamiya engineering quality at a small scale
- Figures included make it good diorama-starter value
- Faster build than any 1/35 or 1/24 kit here
- 1/48 is a less common scale for this subject — fewer aftermarket detail parts available
AFV Club 1/35 M38A1 Willys Jeep
Not the WWII MB — this is AFV Club’s kit of the post-war M38A1, the Korean War-era Willys Jeep with a rounder hood and different grille. A real alternative for builders who want a different era of the same lineage.
- 1/35 scale
- Korean War-era M38A1 (successor to the WWII MB/M38)
- AFV Club’s typically crisp, newer-tooled detail
- Covers a distinct, less-modeled era of Willys Jeep history
- High level of surface and mechanical detail
- Not the WWII Willys MB — confirm you want the Korean War-era vehicle before buying
Buying tips
- 1/35 is the most common scale for this subject and has the most manufacturer choice — start there unless you specifically want a display centerpiece (1/24) or a small wargaming-scale piece (1/76 or 1/48).
- If you already build 1/35 armor or figures, matching scale keeps a Willys MB in proportion next to the rest of your collection.
- Newer tooling (Takom, Meng, AFV Club) generally means finer surface detail than the classic Tamiya/Italeri molds, but the older kits are still accurate and easier for a first build.
- Double-check the era before buying: the WWII Willys MB and the visually similar Korean War-era M38A1 (like AFV Club’s kit) are different vehicles with different hoods and grilles.
- Variant boxings (Meng’s Wasp flamethrower, Takom’s armored Jeep) are a good way to build something different if you already have a standard Willys MB in your collection.
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