It's worth noting, and mentioned on other forums, that Target in the USA now carries BBI's realistic 1:18 scale line.

Figures $5 (never owned any, actually)

Paratroopers (i forget maybe $7)

Humvees $20 (seem too small to me, they had 2 versions IIRC)

Light Armored Vehicle (Lav) for $25

M1A1 Abrahms (desert) $30

Apache $30 (pretty impressive looking)

Blackhawk Copter $30 (Tempting, really tempting...if I had room.)