New bbi F-16?

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New bbi F-16?

Post by digger » Thu Nov 08, 2007 7:00 am

Is this not a new scheme? And it is dirt cheap with free shipping..

http://www.target.com/Elite-Force-Falco ... rce&page=1

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Post by aferguson » Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:09 am

yes, looks like new tail markings. Better grab them while you can at that price!
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Post by immeww2 » Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:18 am

That's a fantastic price! I'll bet they'll be sold out within a couple hours.

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Post by KAMIKAZE » Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:55 am

That is a great price. This is going to be an expensive Christmas season!

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Post by Grilledcheese » Thu Nov 08, 2007 9:06 am

WOOOO-HOOO!
Missed 'em last time, but not again.
Just placed my order for one of those bad boys.
Thanks Digger, you are officially THE MAN.

Happy day :D
Now I have a machine gun (SPACE GUN!). Ho ho ho.

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Post by tmanthegreat » Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:32 am

Excellent price for the BBI F-16 :D I will be curious if those of you who ordered one get the regular "Wolf Pack" plane or something new... I'm going to stick with the plane I have :wink:
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Post by JohnLumley » Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:21 pm

Ordered one up. :D

Hope its not the s1 Wolf Pack :?



Thank you digger for the excellent find :!:
One hundred and fifty three - 1:18 scale aircraft on the ceiling looks :shock: damn good!

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Coupon Code to use for this!

Post by Razor17019 » Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:36 pm

10% off order no minimum purchase required coupon code TCTARGETWELC expires 12/31/07
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Post by CW4USARMY » Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:52 pm

Thanks Razor! For that price, and free shipping, and 10% off, I couldnt resist. Now lets see what actually shows up :D

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Post by TOOL » Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:53 pm

53 bucks what a steal...thanks guys

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Post by Spudkopf » Thu Nov 08, 2007 4:28 pm

Not wanting to be a sceptic but.....

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After looking at the image above, it would appear (to me) that all the markings on this model are decals, including those for the re-fueling stipes.

But that may just be because this is a protoype for a new scheme. For your sakes I hope that I am wrong.
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Post by BadCatMatt » Thu Nov 08, 2007 4:54 pm

This is actually the very first F-16 paint scheme initially proposed by BBI. Our original sample was the MJ Falcon but they ended-up substituting for the more popular Wolfpack F-16 when actual full-scale production occurred about three years ago. So my guess is either:

1. Target is displaying an old, old photograph and are really selling the Wolfpack, not knowing there is a difference.

OR

2. BBI made a special run of the MJ scheme for Target.

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Post by ostketten » Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:07 pm

Snagged one. Decided it would be a good investment even if I don't keep it for myself. Using Razor's coupon code (thanks Razor) 8) it ran me $56.69 total, for some reason they charged me tax of $2.70 :?:
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Post by Teamski » Thu Nov 08, 2007 7:34 pm

Definately a great deal!! Too bad I have my pair from the get go, hehehehe.....

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Post by pokeyjtc » Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:16 pm

Thanks for the heads up. I've put off getting one of these for forever, but with that price, I finally decided it was time to pick one up. We'll see what shows up. :D

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Did anyone see a "Log off" or "Sign Off"

Post by MiG29K » Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:02 am

For those of you who set up an account (of course you need to in order to buy) did any of you see a 'log out' button after you purchased? Or are we perpetually logged into this thing?
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Post by ostketten » Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:13 am

Anybody know where Target's distribution center is located, :?: I'm still curious why they charged me sales tax on the order, that usually only happens when the sale occurs within your state of residence.
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Post by vmf214 » Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:53 am

I just ordered on as well. They charged me a little taxage as well. Not sure what's up with that unless it's shipping from a location within our own state????? :? Anyway at that price who cares I guess. Hope it's the MJ scheme, if not guess will make a Tiger Meet plane out of it. :D
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Post by immeww2 » Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:24 am

I didn't see a logout button on the website either. I guess when you clic out of the website, it logs you off. I'll be keeping a close watch on the credit card I used to pay for this plane as a precaution.

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Post by JohnLumley » Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:56 am

If there is a Target retail store in your state you get nailed for the sales tax.

I know.... it sucks. :x
One hundred and fifty three - 1:18 scale aircraft on the ceiling looks :shock: damn good!

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Post by KAMIKAZE » Fri Nov 09, 2007 2:23 pm

That bites considering the web site clearly states that this item is not carried in their stores. I ordered some anyway. :?
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Post by grockwood » Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:27 pm

My bank card still shows a charge from when I ordered one and I have a UPS tracking number. It was scanned in Dallas and is on its way for delivery Tuesday the 13th. If you go to yourorder site, there is a link about taxes. Target charges taxes for all but a few states. It is not that uncommon. Both Columbia and BMG music club charge taxes as do most book clubs.

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Post by KAMIKAZE » Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:27 pm

Bad news guys. I ordered 4 F-16s. They were waiting for me when I came home today. All wolf packs. Still they are a steal at this price.

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Post by vmf214 » Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:52 am

Had a feeling that would be the case, just like the black F-18's last year that turned out to be the standard vanilla Golden Dragons birds. Still, great price though.
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Post by ostketten » Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:57 am

Received mine today... it's the Wolfpack version, no biggie, I really did not care one way or the other. I have never had any version of this model previously (Planes are not my primary gig) but I was amazed at the size of this thing...it's GINORMOUS!! :shock: Dunno if these are still available but I may grab another if they are, and just put it away for a rainy day. 8) A very impressive model if I do say so, and this is a real compliment coming from a die hard ground pounder like me. :lol:
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