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

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:31 pm
by Sgt. Fury
AMAZON/TRU has posted ONLINE the F-18 Black Hornet...$56.00 + shipping!

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

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:37 pm
by vmf214
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.

Black Hornet

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:40 pm
by SpareParts
Is there a real Hornet painted like this?

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:08 pm
by vmf214
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???

F-18

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:22 pm
by digger
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

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:42 pm
by p51
I've got a $13 Amazon certificate... that would cover shipping and some. HMMMM :-) i think I may get another.

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:55 pm
by Sgt. Fury
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.

yea

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:14 pm
by digger
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 8)

xd

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:21 pm
by kevrut
I'm glad I didn't pay $300 for the Comic Con plane last year. :?

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:31 pm
by wise690
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.

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:38 pm
by toyktdlgh
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?

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:00 pm
by SpareParts
I think this one is gonna sell out fast. Just ordered one also.

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:21 pm
by p51
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!

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:44 pm
by fredricchio
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?

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:51 pm
by Tinman
OK, I took the chance that it really is the black one. If it's not, it's going right back....

RANGER ordered 2!!!!

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 9:32 pm
by 75th Ranger
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.

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 9:47 pm
by Morian Miner
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! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:16 pm
by p51
He he. We seem to have enough orders already just from this one day to almost make them out of stock! :-P

price

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:22 pm
by 75th Ranger
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.

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:23 pm
by Bruzzer
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.

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 12:32 am
by p51
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!

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 12:41 am
by Teamski
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

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 12:57 am
by p51
One fom Comic Con 2004. You can see it says 'exclusive'
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Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 5:00 am
by WGP Klaus
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

where

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 5:23 am
by digger
It says exclusive? I see "limited" :D
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?