BBI - Blue Box Toys Information Q&A (Mike)

shadow83 · Post by **shadow83** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 12:24 pm

Mike
When can we expect to see the new WWII and modern figures that you said would be out by the end of summer?

MightyMustang · Post by **MightyMustang** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:40 pm

Mike,

I just want to thank you and BBI for coming out with a Hellcat. Now if you could only tell me what the "bad news" is that everyone seems to be talking about regaurding the Hellcat. Thanks again though because with the Hellcat news you made my weekend.

EnemyAce · Post by **EnemyAce** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:27 pm

I am writing about seeling your products through TRU. 21st century once sold their products there, but ended their relationship with TRU after TRU was pressured by activists to stop carrying german military items. I also believe that is why you currently do not offer any german WW2 stuff at TRU. I wanted to point at that TRU was bought by a new company recently and also has a new president since they put their "no german" policy in place, and it may be worth your while approaching them about carrying some german items once again. German stuff is a big seller.

Best of luck, and how about some Market Garden Brit Paras, or Ivans?

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 6:18 pm

Mike, not sure you saw the post in the other thread. You said the Hellcat was going to be shipped next year because you guys were so busy. Totally understand and appreciate that. What exactly is it that's keeping you guys so busy? More 1:18th items I hope?

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 6:19 pm

Oh and Mike, any luck sending me some BBI pictures to post in the SSHQ database http://www.sshqdb.com The BBI section is a ghost town.

tankduel · Post by **tankduel** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:48 pm

Mike, a while back I suggested BBI should try 'The Warehouse' retail chain in NZ. Well, I was just there doing some Xmas shopping and I almost feinted when I came across the BBI Warriors of the world. I bought a stack and will be back for more. I hope this is the precursor to more BBI lines being sold there? I'll be beside myself if that happens, the 1/18 WW2 and modern stuff will sell well here.

Jay · Post by **Jay** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:03 pm

THATS A BIG "TEN FOUR!!"

flpickupman · Post by **flpickupman** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:31 am

I haven't checked this thread very often, so forgive me if these subjects have already been suggested.

How about a UH-1N?

I think the Army and Air Force have had pretty good coverage so far. Let's see a Navy/Marine Corps helo for a change.

Come to think of it, an SH-60 retool of the UH-60 airframe would be kick ass too.

Keeping with the Marine Corps theme, an AV-8B Harrier II would also be a nice addition to your product line up.

Thanks,

Scott

kevrut · Post by **kevrut** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:08 pm

I'm all for the Harrier.

holensock · Post by **holensock** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:06 pm

Mike, any chance of getting Target to carry the WWII line? TRU has bbi down to one or two pegs for the figures, less than 2 half shelves for the planes & tank-it's PITIFUL there! Target carries FOV's 1/32 line, it would be GREAT to see them carry bbi's 1:18 WWII line!

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 2:58 pm

Heck, let them carry Modern and World War II.....

scope uk · Post by **scope uk** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:42 pm

I'd like to see a harrier too

i know mike is probably having a rest as he sounds like he has been buisy but when you get back Mike it would be great to here when we will see any new figures either in the target or tru line.

Jolly Roger · Post by **Jolly Roger** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:11 am

a Harrier would be nice, along with a Arnold figure to shoot at terrorists with the canopy blown off...

get down!

SGT. Saunders · Post by **SGT. Saunders** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:46 pm

In section 29 you and I spoke about new WWII figures to come out this years is that still the case? or will it be in 07?

Thank you.

lightning2000 · Post by **lightning2000** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:22 pm

Hi,
While I cant divulge the culprit who commissioned it, I think we'll be stocking it. I'll see if I can wrangle up pricing, images and date of availability, if you're interested.

Cordially,

Lightning2000
www.themotorpool.net

MightyMustang · Post by **MightyMustang** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:57 am

STARMAN 352ND wrote:I wish i knew who was making that Tuskegee P-51D 1/18 Mustang that is coming out soon.
I like to have one one of Rosco's Mustangs.
JP

Its being produced by 21st century STARMAN.

Jeff Cope · Post by **Jeff Cope** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 1:34 pm

It's been about a month and a half since we've last had a response from Mike @ bbi via aferguson here (Sept 29 was the last).

aferguson have you had any contact with Mike since then? I'm sure he's busy (this is a very busy season for the toy industry between getting product in stores for Christmas and ramping up for Toy Fair in Feb.)

It'd sure be nice to hear something. From our standpoint we don't know if Mike is just busy, or he's been sick or no longer with bbi or what.

Thanks for any light you can shed here.

Jeff

HardenSteel · Post by **HardenSteel** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:54 pm

For goodness sakes! Please, get the Harrier done ASAP!!!!

I've been waiting so long!!!

HD

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:59 pm

sure, i hear from Mike almost every day. He is always giving me juicy info about all the new toys BBI is making, information to post on the board but i'm just not into it, don't feel like it, so i don't.

when i hear from Mike, you guys will hear from Mike...

Jeff Cope · Post by **Jeff Cope** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:07 am

aferguson wrote:sure, i hear from Mike almost every day. He is always giving me juicy info about all the new toys BBI is making, information to post on the board but i'm just not into it, don't feel like it, so i don't.

when i hear from Mike, you guys will hear from Mike...

I don't think that I, at all, implied that you were in any way holding out any bbi info on us. If I did that was certainly not my intention.

I was simply curious if you had any info regarding the reason behind Mike's lengthy absence. As I stated in my post the reasons could be many up to and including Mike's health and/or position with bbi.

Jeff

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:43 pm

Jeff, Aferg's just cranky because he hasn't figured out what a Squitch is yet..

kevrut · Post by **kevrut** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 5:19 pm

Don't PI$$ off Aferg, you'll be "Flirting With Disaster"!

I know, I'm BANNED!

lsc1002 · Post by **lsc1002** » Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:33 am

Mike, yeah I own one of the F-16, nice model, but it is missing one of the JDAM. I have contacted Bluebox toys about getting a replacement and was told there is nothing that can be done because you don't provide replacement parts. So why do you have a replacement form on the web page if you don't provide replacement parts...is it suppose to be a joke or something. I have been a loyal customer of BBI for a long time and have numerous of your items....so where is the customer service at this company?

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