New BBI M1A2 Abrams ( Review VIDEO)

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New BBI M1A2 Abrams ( Review VIDEO)

Post by skorzeny » Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:23 pm

New BBI Elite Force M1A2 Abrams Review VIDEO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wta5oQvr2Sw

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Re: New BBI M1A2 Abrams ( Review VIDEO)

Post by Jwcarpenter » Mon Aug 24, 2015 9:08 am

Having just picked one of these up, It is much better than I originally thought.

PROS: It is based on the original M1A1 mold, but they did add some enhancements. In looking on the internet it looks most like the M1A2 SEP V2.

1. The Non-slip material is now molded not very convincing but at least they tried.
2. The V - Shaped belly armor is now molded on.
3. The trackpads have been changed to the proper squares instead of the original chevrons.
4. The commander's area has been redesigned to the M1A2 version. The commander now stands instead of sitting down in the turret. It would be nice if he fit down further in the turret.
6. The CROWS II turret is actually molded pretty well it just does not move. The gunner's sights have also been updated.
7. The commanders individual sight is now there but it does not move.
8. APU unit in the Bustle Rack.

CONS: 1. Paint Apps, or lack there of. Nothing screams "Toy!" more than the fact that there is no paint on this thing. It is also molded in glossy tan which also detracts from the realism.
2.The sounds are interesting but the seams from the play features are also a distraction.
3. If this thing got a proper paint job it would be awesome. I apologize for no pictures. But hope to get some up.

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Re: New BBI M1A2 Abrams ( Review VIDEO)

Post by digger » Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:19 am

This is marked to $40 at TRU.com as a heads up.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... age=search

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Kids of all ages will beg Santa for one....

Post by c44 » Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:53 pm

Thanx for heads up...I see they offer Free Store Pickup, but has anyone seen them in TRU stores?
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Re: New BBI M1A2 Abrams ( Review VIDEO)

Post by parrish333 » Fri Nov 20, 2015 3:15 pm

i did finally see one in stores! And bought it! The free store pickup / store locator should be pretty accurate. I think some stores got the BBI stuff early, and others are just getting it now before holiday shopping fully ramps up.

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