JSI to issue a special edition F-14

supersonicfifi · Post by **supersonicfifi** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:52 pm

This electronic Tomcat will be 280 US $ and a special edition for a trade show / exhibition . You can see the details on BADCATBLOG.

It will be fully illuminated (COCKPIT + NAVIGATION LIGHTS + AFTERBURNERS !)

The problem now is that Merit is very annoyed with the avalanche of complaint concerning the finish of this model. It was obvious that it was "Work in progress". And it's true too that they should have posted more pictures of finished models.

After beeing for so long in the dark it's good to have some early news.

I really would like to thank MERIT intl. and the web retailers to keep us in the loop !

flyboy_fx · Post by **flyboy_fx** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:00 pm

AHHHHHHHH the black helicopters are coming for the person who gave the photos away!

thatf14guy · Post by **thatf14guy** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:03 pm

here come the men in black....

NWarty · Post by **NWarty** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:04 pm

supersonicfifi wrote:The problem now is that Merit is very annoyed with the avalanche of complaint concerning the finish of this model. It was obvious that it was "Work in progress". And it's true too that they should have posted more pictures of finished models.

(Rhetorical Rant On) Annoyed at who? Me? A concerned customer who forked over $250 for the most expensive model to date?

If you post Work in Progress shots, it's best to post one of the final product so folks don't jump to conclusions. All Merit needs to do is post a picture with the final production Tomcat and maybe edit the verbage in regards to the weathering. The dang thing has shipped already.

And yes, I emailed Merit with my concerns.

thatf14guy · Post by **thatf14guy** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:07 pm

no comment

Black_Dragon_One · Post by **Black_Dragon_One** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:11 pm

supersonicfifi wrote:

how can i get one

NWarty · Post by **NWarty** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:11 pm

I think I said it before,

If Merit has the time to edit their photo pages all of yesterday, last night and today with the huge concerns customers are having with the paintjob, is it that hard to find a completed photograph of the production Tomcat from the JSI factory?

Why haven't they done this???? Seems something very easy to do to set folks' minds at ease. Unless there really IS an issue. I really hope I'm wrong and not getting a suprise when I open the box.

I'd like to know exactly what I'm getting before this thing shows up at my doorstep. THAT'S THE CONCERN.

Black_Dragon_One · Post by **Black_Dragon_One** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:22 pm

NWarty wrote:I think I said it before,

If Merit has the time to edit their photo pages all of yesterday, last night and today with the huge concerns customers are having with the paintjob, is it that hard to find a completed photograph of the production Tomcat from the JSI factory?

Why haven't they done this???? Seems something very easy to do to set folks' minds at ease. Unless there really IS an issue. I really hope I'm wrong and not getting a suprise when I open the box.

I'd like to know exactly what I'm getting before this thing shows up at my doorstep. THAT'S THE CONCERN.

i photo shop for u if u want,,,

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:34 pm

Black_Dragon_One wrote:
NWarty wrote:I think I said it before,

If Merit has the time to edit their photo pages all of yesterday, last night and today with the huge concerns customers are having with the paintjob, is it that hard to find a completed photograph of the production Tomcat from the JSI factory?

Why haven't they done this???? Seems something very easy to do to set folks' minds at ease. Unless there really IS an issue. I really hope I'm wrong and not getting a suprise when I open the box.

I'd like to know exactly what I'm getting before this thing shows up at my doorstep. THAT'S THE CONCERN.
i photo shop for u if u want,,,

LOL!!!!

King O' Fools · Post by **King O' Fools** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:02 pm

Black_Dragon_One wrote:
NWarty wrote:I think I said it before,

If Merit has the time to edit their photo pages all of yesterday, last night and today with the huge concerns customers are having with the paintjob, is it that hard to find a completed photograph of the production Tomcat from the JSI factory?

Why haven't they done this???? Seems something very easy to do to set folks' minds at ease. Unless there really IS an issue. I really hope I'm wrong and not getting a suprise when I open the box.

I'd like to know exactly what I'm getting before this thing shows up at my doorstep. THAT'S THE CONCERN.
i photo shop for u if u want,,,

Then you'd better not forget including the pilots.

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:49 pm

Yay ambush camo Tomcats!

wolfman1973 · Post by **wolfman1973** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:27 pm

I can tell you that there will be 250 special edition F-14's available. But only dealers will be able to buy them.

Black_Dragon_One · Post by **Black_Dragon_One** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:04 am

wolfman1973 wrote:I can tell you that there will be 250 special edition F-14's available. But only dealers will be able to buy them.

who might that be and when, were and how much

Black_Dragon_One · Post by **Black_Dragon_One** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:25 am

King O' Fools wrote:
Black_Dragon_One wrote: i photo shop for u if u want,,,
Then you'd better not forget including the pilots.

for all to see what is coming post a review on what we will be getting on youtube...

then there will be no problem...

thatf14guy · Post by **thatf14guy** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:33 am

no comment

AMERICAN_GRENADIER · Post by **AMERICAN_GRENADIER** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:14 am

Black_Dragon_One wrote:
wolfman1973 wrote:I can tell you that there will be 250 special edition F-14's available. But only dealers will be able to buy them.
who might that be and when, were and how much

no date given! suggested retail is 280$

DropTank · Post by **DropTank** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:57 am

A special edition would appeal to some depending on the scheme and final price. I would hope that perhaps JSI would be inclined to utilize the mold for several future releases. Production may be hard to speculate with the current economy. I look forward to the arrival of the Jolly Roger and will just take a wait and see attitude about any others. Scheme and Price will be a factor.

Foxhole Toys · Post by **Foxhole Toys** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:20 am

The Special Edition Tomcat will be available to all vendors at the first annual Christmas "A Weekend of Heroes" show in California on December 5th. Any outstanding pieces will then be made available to dealers on the 6th who have purchased the regular F-14.

Just what exactly the 'extras' will be is unknown but we are told by Merit more information will be coming soon.

Cheers!

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:34 pm

Foxhole, do you think you'll be able to get some of the special editions?

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:07 pm

Yes I would be up for one at the $280 price.
T

Foxhole Toys · Post by **Foxhole Toys** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:09 am

Hi CW4USARMY! We have several folks interested in us getting the SP version for them and since we do have the regular version coming we have access. It all depends on what happens with the 250 pieces allocated to the show vendors. Our belief is that Merit will not sell all at the show and we hope to meet everyone's requests.

Would you like us to add your name?

We aren't sure if this is the venue for this as we always adhere to the retailer rules on this forum. Although, this is an unusual set of circumstances and there are no guarantees to retailers at this point.

You may contact us directly at [email protected] or by phone at 503.679.0919.

Cheers,
Matt

King O' Fools · Post by **King O' Fools** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:31 am

What is the Special Editionall about? Is it the same paint scheme? Does it include pilots? Flight deck personnel? Or does it only come with the lighting as an extra?

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:51 am

Foxhole Toys wrote:Hi CW4USARMY! We have several folks interested in us getting the SP version for them and since we do have the regular version coming we have access. It all depends on what happens with the 250 pieces allocated to the show vendors. Our belief is that Merit will not sell all at the show and we hope to meet everyone's requests. Would you like us to add your name?

We aren't sure if this is the venue for this as we always adhere to the retailer rules on this forum. Although, this is an unusual set of circumstances and there are no guarantees to retailers at this point.

You may contact us directly at [email protected] or by phone at 503.679.0919.

Cheers,
Matt

Email Sent!

supersonicfifi · Post by **supersonicfifi** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:41 am

i am wondering NOW ! what to do ? i haven't pre-ordered one yet (I was so desappointed so many time ... Dauntless, Phantom etc ...)

Now if i am ready to put 230 why not 280 ? the shipping would be the same !

I wish i had more infos .... please MERIT post again .....

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