TRU has 1:18 F-18 Black Hornet...NOW!

Sgt. Fury · Post by **Sgt. Fury** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:31 pm

AMAZON/TRU has posted ONLINE the F-18 Black Hornet...$56.00 + shipping!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... 0002VYR7O/

vmf214 · Post by **vmf214** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:37 pm

But is it actually the black one? They are notorious for posting a pic of one aircraft and actually having something different in stock...Wish there was someone to contact to verify this.

SpareParts · Post by **SpareParts** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:40 pm

Is there a real Hornet painted like this?

vmf214 · Post by **vmf214** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:08 pm

Got a sneakin' suspicion when the plane arrives it'll be the good ole Golden Dragons version. I was under the impression the black one was a 04 Comic Con item only???

digger · Post by **digger** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:22 pm

The F-18 was never on Amazon, was it? Odd that they'd get that photo if they were to get it wrong.....very cool scheme if it's real....I thought I saw a JR bug like that once....

On a side note you could finally get a good price at Amazon on these:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... nce&s=toys

Post by **p51** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:42 pm

I've got a $13 Amazon certificate... that would cover shipping and some. HMMMM

i think I may get another.

Sgt. Fury · Post by **Sgt. Fury** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:55 pm

I'll take my chances. Who else mounts the payload wrong (the fuel tanks are outrigged and the bombs are inboard - use the MORE PICTURES Link)? Amazon/TRU is notorious for misassembling products for their ads. Search the Battlestar Galactica Colonial Viper on this site. The wings are on backwards!

Anyway, if it's not as advertised, I can return it, which I won't because it's decently priced. Another thing is why would bbi send such a "rare" bird for an in-stock ad photo. Amazon/TRU usually does it's own ad photos. I got my order confirmation. It's due to be delivered here on Wednesday, so I'll keep you informed. Incidently, I have never had a problem with Amazon/TRU.

digger · Post by **digger** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:14 pm

p51 wrote:I've got a $13 Amazon certificate... that would cover shipping and some. HMMMM i think I may get another.

Get it - I was looking for a coupon.....shipping was 11 but "tax" was 6 so I wasn't that excited...but as stated above it's not a bad price to start. And you get the gambling sensation

kevrut · Post by **kevrut** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:21 pm

I'm glad I didn't pay $300 for the Comic Con plane last year.

wise690 · Post by **wise690** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:31 pm

I will probably order one. I don't care which scheme it is because I don't have one yet, just the wolf pack f-16. Thanks for posting the link SGT. Fury.

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:38 pm

I just snagged one myself. With tax and shipping it was 71 bucks or so. I always wanted one so this was a great chance. I do hope it’s the black one, it just looks sweet. Still, for the price, who cares?

SpareParts · Post by **SpareParts** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:00 pm

I think this one is gonna sell out fast. Just ordered one also.

Post by **p51** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:21 pm

I just ordered one! $59 total.

Not bad at all! I'll take my chances if it's the same Golden Dragons one. I'd LOVE the black one... but a F-18 is a F-18...

I'll have two Golden Dragons for that price!

fredricchio · Post by **fredricchio** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:44 pm

Well, I just ordered one as well. I hope its the black verison but if not can always return it, I guess. Maybe aferg can find out if bbi made these available to amazon?

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:51 pm

OK, I took the chance that it really is the black one. If it's not, it's going right back....

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 9:32 pm

Hello guys,
I was waiting for an opportunity like this so i went ahead and ordered 2 planes!!!

finally i will get the jets!!!

see i knew somewas was going to sell them at the original Black Hawk or Apache price.....I personally think that the online stores are selling these planes to expensive....
plus or minus $50 is more like it.
I hope the two i get aare black, i really like that scheme!!!....
it reminds me of the F-14 from the movie the final countdown.
well take care.

Morian Miner · Post by **Morian Miner** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 9:47 pm

Anyone remember Ferris Bueler's Day Off, where his friend Cameron is sitting in the car debating whether or not to go pick Ferris up? That was me with this plane tonight. Here I am, stuck at work, debating toys. "I have no space/but its sooo cool. I have enough airplanes/but only WWII planes. I've spent too much money these last couple months/but its on sale!..........."

I can't wait for this baby to get here!

Post by **p51** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:16 pm

He he. We seem to have enough orders already just from this one day to almost make them out of stock!

75th Ranger · Post by **75th Ranger** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:22 pm

At +/- $50 bucks each plane it is a great deal not to pass on.
ifthey kept that price I think their number would increase even more!
I can't wait to get mine....they will be my first to modern jets..other than my own special F-104.

Bruzzer · Post by **Bruzzer** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:23 pm

I couldn't do it. I entered my info to buy it and then deleted it at the end. I want that black F18 but I don't want to deal with hassle of returning one. I hope you guys get the right one.

Post by **p51** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 12:32 am

Yeah, but you of all people on here Bruzzer I'd think would be the closest to my mindset in that another F/A-18 Hornet, even if it's a Golden Dragons, is too good to pass up at that price!

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 12:41 am

I'll pass on this one. The black F-18 as painted at the show was completely BS and made up. We'll see if it is same one or the actual legit Black F-18.......

-Ski

Post by **p51** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 12:57 am

One fom Comic Con 2004. You can see it says 'exclusive'

Amazon.com's Images

WGP Klaus · Post by **WGP Klaus** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 5:00 am

We're all aware of the old "Item may vary from picture" or "We reserve the right to substitute" but either way, a Hornet at $55.00 is a good deal IMHO.

As far as the Comic Con exclusive goes, if it does turn out to be the black bug, apparently it wasnt that exclusive..lol and anyone who has one can really only play the whole packaging thing up, unless the TRU version has the same Comic Con boxing..lol

digger · Post by **digger** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 5:23 am

It says exclusive? I see "limited"

I really am expecting the Black one - and in the end what were the chances they were going to create/mask a whole scheme for 3 birds?

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