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by alf
Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: look at these custum 1:18 modern us
Replies: 24
Views: 7556

> What vehicle or vehicles did you use as the base for the Patriot launcher maybe a GI joe MOTORIZED MISSILE LAUNCHER na ? http://cgi.ebay.com/GI-JOE-Huge-33-long-Mobile-Missile-Launcher-Truck-RARE_W0QQitemZ200397392588QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2ea89d8acc or http://cgi.ebay.com/...
by alf
Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:18 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Favorite 109s
Replies: 14
Views: 4101

Fitzystigertank wrote:i'm surprised no one mentioned the BBI one. this is the only 109 i don't have and the price for one is really high.
I just received mine from smalljoe today...55$ and no need to sell one of my kidney.
by alf
Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: BBI Little bird...I didn't know this one
Replies: 4
Views: 2600

ok so it is not so rare :) > I am now looking for special forces to equip the spoonson of my night stalker I got them, i'm now waiting my fov delta :) >is there something else in this old JOUECLUB (Toysclub) stock ? it was the last bbi box in this joueclub in Vannes (56). It seems elite force brand ...
by alf
Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: BBI Little bird...I didn't know this one
Replies: 4
Views: 2600

BBI Little bird...I didn't know this one

I just bought this one in france (old stock from "joué club") http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k7/alfinbucket/BBI-LB1.jpg http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k7/alfinbucket/BBI-LB2.jpg http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k7/alfinbucket/BBI-LB3.jpg it's a third variant of the bbi LB I didn't know, it's ...
by alf
Wed May 13, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Pavehawk Custom Mods
Replies: 194
Views: 71268

Got it!

Hi,
I received my full kit yesterday and I can say that with no effort at all this bbi camo things now really look like a Pavehawk. this kit is GREAT
Gonna paint it a bit now.
Thank you pickelhaube!
by alf
Tue May 05, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Admiral's new F-86 Sabre
Replies: 51
Views: 11343

Hi Jason, thank you for your time to help us to understand the state of 1:18 war machine industry today. Hope the skyraider and dauntless project will succeed and wish you the best for your company in those dark days. the 39.99$ era is unknown to me, because even at that price I had to pay 70 bucks ...
by alf
Sun Mar 08, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Pavehawk Custom Mods
Replies: 194
Views: 71268

Hi Picklehaube, you can count me in too.
by alf
Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: a bit oversized...
Replies: 14
Views: 3756

Mig got one ;) http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j134/Sector31/HH-60/HH-60HRescueHawkbbi-AlfintheHouse6.jpg >The containers look great! Yeah a little big but very nice. Yep I love those container since I never found better ones to play with my bbi. I will make a quick and dirty dio featuring the con...
by alf
Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:33 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Finally! the Fuel Truck I've been looking for...
Replies: 7
Views: 1553

there are the Schuco 1:18 trucks.
not for ww2 era
again unaffordable
but beautifull

http://www.schuco.de/uk/models/classic_ ... etails.htm
http://www.schuco.de/uk/models/classic_ ... ls_118.htm

I love the unimog too...
by alf
Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Indiana Jones 1/18 items this year
Replies: 728
Views: 148709

> Hasbro's steadily improved their stuff over the years, mostly Star Wars (my main focus on collecting) so I appreciate them as a company... Moreso than 21st who have been "unstable" at best. Ok you are definitly right on that :) > By no means am I a Hasbro apologist though. They make lots of mistak...
by alf
Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:03 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: i need a smallish building......recommendations?
Replies: 9
Views: 2797

even 15-25 years ago
ah memory.... I got mine, the yellow potter shop, on my 7th birthday...24years ago

hey and now, I'm happy to still have it :)
by alf
Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:34 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Indiana Jones 1/18 items this year
Replies: 728
Views: 148709

Jesse James you have some good point I agree, maybe Europe market is not so important for hasbro and you may understand or know things I cannot yet. maybe stupid points But: Mercedes are assembled in Germany / Hasbro toys are build in china so the price to import them in Europe or USA should be theo...
by alf
Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:03 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Indiana Jones 1/18 items this year
Replies: 728
Views: 148709

Hi Jesse James. > Licenses = money. I can understand that, but it cannot explain the difference between price in europe and price in the USA (and no it's not only because of the $ weakness)... From my point of view, it's just another clue on the game Hasbro is playing here, they have a big margin an...
by alf
Sun Aug 17, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Indiana Jones 1/18 items this year
Replies: 728
Views: 148709

A bit late, but I would like to second Digger on the poor quality of the IJ figs and particulary the paint job. For my experience with my 10 IJ figs I have a perfect example with a ugly white painted face Indy (the white from his scarf). > but $7 a pop is a bit much. it's 12€ here in france, read "t...
by alf
Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:29 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Disassembling the BBI Blackhawk and Apache
Replies: 4
Views: 1570

try not to pull the tail section, but "to bend" it verticaly right on the "body-tail-section-clip" (softly hey don't break it!). it is the easiest way I found to put it back in its box every time I play with it. I'm still not sure if it's easy to understand :) http://www.warbird-photos.com/gpxd/view...
by alf
Sun Mar 16, 2008 4:51 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Trade Advisary: Steelbonnet
Replies: 70
Views: 30261

FYI (bis) http://goodtogocustoms.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=8c2e2b29799b2861b1791d31a7f0853f&topic=3073.msg37011#msg37011 talked to him at that time...new promises and then again houdini style communication... Jason I'm sure you not a pro scammer...like said just before you use the same name acro...
by alf
Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:59 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: STA
Replies: 12
Views: 3196

excelent :) And I just wanted to see this Gatling gun in detail Hi Rob, > Hope all is well with you and that your Christmas went well. Yeah everything alright here and I hope the same for you. Are you busy in a new custom ? ;) ps: for Black_Dragon_One you can find this alf fig and others on ebay, th...
by alf
Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:32 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: STA
Replies: 12
Views: 3196

I only seen it online there...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ELITE-FORCE-1-18-AH ... dZViewItem

maybe a board member will post a better pic of it soon..
by alf
Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:59 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Trade Advisary: Steelbonnet
Replies: 70
Views: 30261

Yes.

and lot of hope but still nothing in my mailbox nor on my paypal account
by alf
Thu Dec 13, 2007 3:18 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 1:18 Scale HH-60H Seahawk - (NEW Updates)
Replies: 47
Views: 20918

MiG29K you are insane.

my loving original bbi blackhawk is now looking like a playmobil on my shelves.
by alf
Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:53 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: POST ALL BBI TARGET/TRU ETC FINDS HERE
Replies: 1285
Views: 344564

Apache new paint scheme...

did you already see this one ?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ELITE-FORCE-1-18-AH ... dZViewItem
by alf
Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:54 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/14? 1/18? FOV Trailer and tank?
Replies: 13
Views: 3024

I confirm, it is horrible. I have a variation of it already posted here. It was not FOV but "21 century/millenium toy" branded http://www.warbird-photos.com/gpxd/viewtopic.php?p=64529&highlight=#64529 I started month ago work on it but now I wait for room to continue... http://i84.photobucket.com/al...
by alf
Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:44 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: New Schleich Truck Article: 42004 possible 1/18th use?
Replies: 30
Views: 9717

UPDATE

I bought the schleich truck (more here http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k7/alfinbucket/ ) http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k7/alfinbucket/IMGP0260.jpg the cabin is a bit small for bbi figs. http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k7/alfinbucket/IMGP0253.jpg here the original driver: http://i84.photobuck...
by alf
Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:26 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: bbi RC conversion kit ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1785

bbi RC conversion kit ?

just found this (maybe somebody already spotted nyturtle here) http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=hCUATmjvnfI interesting comments: Q"So cool! Is it powered by turbine or electric motor?" A"All 100% Electric. My new company will be selling them soon! " Q"how much would sell those lites?" A"My company wil...
by alf
Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:33 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: FOV Team Bravo Desert Schemes
Replies: 16
Views: 4013

yes they are released...even a desert bradley version took the time to cross the ocean to take over France :)

you can also find pics around from board member.