Small Scale Military Headquarters

New BBI Elite Force M1A2 Abrams Review VIDEO

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

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.

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

Thanx for heads up...I see they offer Free Store Pickup, but has anyone seen them in TRU stores?

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.