Any word on 2009 FOV?

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Any word on 2009 FOV?

Post by ketelone » Mon May 18, 2009 7:45 pm

Some of the 1/32 vehicles for this year are very exciting. Any word on when we can expect their availability?
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Post by Ruger » Mon May 18, 2009 8:32 pm

I had wondered about them as well, and noticed that their website was changing. Most noticably, it was showing a whole lot less. So I sent an email and asked. Here's what I got back:

Our website is active---and, we are happy to say, so are we! A couple pages on the site are in
a state of change, as they were promoting older items which have since been 'retired' from our
production plans.

FORCES OF VALOR and Unimax Toys are going strong---and planning some new summer
(June-August) releases for our collectors:

Russian KV1 Heavy Tank 1:32
King Tiger 'Porsche Turret' Version 1:32
Sturmgeschutz III Ausf B Eastern Front 1:32
2.5 Ton Cargo Truck Normandy 1944 1:72
German Elefant 1944 1:72
Panzer IV Ausf J 1:72
Panzer Ausf G 1:72
Russian T-34 w/Soldiers 1:72

AGES OF ACTION 1:18 fully poseable historical warriors
Ninja, Samurai, Norman Knight, Knight Templar & Roman Legionary
at select Specialty & Hobby Retailers now:
www.smalljoes.com
www.foxholetoys.com
www.michtoy.com

Thank you for your correspondence & for your support.

UNIMAX TOYS


It's not much in the 1:32, but it's something. It's not looking good at all for me, since I prefer the modern era, but, again, it's something. At least it keeps me hoping.

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Post by lightning2000 » Tue May 19, 2009 6:04 am

Hi,
Most of their new introductions are expected in the June-July timeframe according to their latest product update. I would imagine they'll be announcing their 2010 lineup at the upcoming iHobby Expo held in October.

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Post by panzertruppen » Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:42 am

At last some FOV info.
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Post by Ziegler2112 » Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:28 pm

Ruger wrote:It's not looking good at all for me, since I prefer the modern era
Ditto. I've actually been selling off my collection piece by piece. It's no fun when there's nothing new to look forward to. I had 29 modern era vehicles. All 1:32 scale and was planning to add more.

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Post by Joebros » Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:06 pm

Will they still be sold at retail (Target, TRU, etc)? I haven't seen anything in stores, new or old, for some time.
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Post by ketelone » Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:29 pm

Apparently not. Check Kmart or Meijers for items, but sadly nothing new.
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Post by blurx7 » Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:24 am

Check your Kmarts if you need the older items. Mine have had all of their FOV stock reduced for clearance. Yesterday I picked up 1/32 scale stuff ( Stugs, Stuarts) for $9 each. 1/72 scale stuff was cheap too. Tanks were $4 each. Too bad they didn't have any jeeps as I can always use more of those.
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Post by Sky Ray » Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:17 pm

blurx7 wrote:Check your Kmarts if you need the older items. Mine have had all of their FOV stock reduced for clearance. Yesterday I picked up 1/32 scale stuff ( Stugs, Stuarts) for $9 each. 1/72 scale stuff was cheap too. Tanks were $4 each. Too bad they didn't have any jeeps as I can always use more of those.
Thanks for heads up, just went there too today. You've a great catch! but prices are different over here in SoCal through. :(
The prices I spotted were 1:32 small box vehicles: $16 and 1:32 soldier sets: $8. 1:72 vehicles: $5 and 1:72 soldier sets: $3.50
Didn't see any 1:72 aircraft, but I did bought a 1:72 King Tiger.

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Post by BELTxFED » Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:16 pm

Are these FOV's at Kmart action grade or hobby grade?

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Post by blurx7 » Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:47 am

Kmart only ever had the Action grade.
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Post by ketelone » Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:10 pm

I stopped at a Kmart today and there was not much left. The 1/72 figure sets were 50% off, around $3 each. 1/32 Stugs, Stuarts, etc., for $17. Bigger pieces Paladins, etc., $21. I'm going to check some other Kmarts.

The 1/32 bonanza at local box stores is about to end.........
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Post by Joebros » Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:34 pm

Thanks. And thanks for the heads up about K-Mart. I'll try to check, but was hoping something new would be coming.
Another line ending. :(
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Post by ketelone » Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:07 pm

I stopped at another Kmart and the FOV was 50% off. Picked up a Lee and a Stuart for $9 each; a Palidan for $11; and figures for $4.50. I'm going to try some other Kmarts tomorrow. I'd like to get a Stug and an Abrams. It'll then be time for some customizing...
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Post by Ruger » Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:27 pm

Does anyone's Kmarts have Abrams on clearance? I'd be interested in purchasing, or if Kmarts distribution is poor, maybe trading for some of the M3, M5, MLRS, or M109's that mine has.

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Post by ketelone » Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:42 pm

I haven't seen any Abrams but I'm looking. Seen lots of Palidans and MLRS'.....
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Post by Sky Ray » Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:58 pm

I'm pretty sure since the first reports came in from last summer to now there was no sightings of any Abrams at K-Mart just a lot of MLRSs and M109s for large box vehicles.
I've checked 2 more K-Marts and pretty much more of the same, strangely all the 1:72 aircraft is missing in all stores.

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Post by tmanthegreat » Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:19 am

Last I checked at the Clovis, CA K-Mart, they had Paladins, MLRS vehicles, Stug IIIs and a few Stuarts. There were plenty of 1:32 figure packs and first-series 1:72 vehicles. Very few 1:72 aircraft.
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Post by AMERICAN_GRENADIER » Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:55 am

im really looking forwrd to the to the 1/72 releases!
especially the truck
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Post by blurx7 » Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:57 pm

So, now that Target only carries the plastic 1/32 versions, will the Action series of 1/32 be gone? I can't remember if this has been discussed. I know here in Michigan we were also able to get these at Meijer stores as well as K-mart, but I don't believe they sold well in either store. Now both are clearing out their stock with no sign of newer waves.
I really hope we have not seen the end of inexpensive 1/32 vehicles. :cry:
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Post by ketelone » Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:33 am

I think Action grade is done. Too bad... I'll have to see what's left at Meijers.
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Post by ketelone » Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:23 am

I went to a Meijers today. No deals/sales. Same product as Kmart except for planes.
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