Small Scale Military Headquarters

Hopefully they find some old 21st Jeeps somewhere in that free-for-all. I jumped on the 1/18 military bandwagon after they were long gone... It's a long shot, but we can hope, right?

Especially the pattern of things "suddenly" showing up as they go through the warehouse. An unexpected warehouse find may be one or two pieces, at best a case of 4. Not hundreds. Especially not in the day and age of computerized inventory. Factor in that only the 21st stuff is marked down so dramati...

I think one reason walmart didn't carry 21st on their website is because most planes and tanks were shipped (at least to them) in "assortment" cases. Which means they couldn't put 20 boxes in the warehouse and know for sure that they had 80 of a specific plane/paint scheme. And unlike other manufact...

My first experience with 21st Century actually was at Walmart, with a chance find of a Tiger I in a Motorworks box. My local store didn't get another piece in for more than 6 months, so I suspect it was sheer luck that it was in the store. I had a hell of a time tracking down more info on the manufa...

Under most circumstances, yes, it would. It depends a little on how it was written, but most NDA's remain valid for the specified term, even if the originating company folds. I am actually surprised that Roy has been able to do what he has in the field after leaving 21st - most companies will requir...

It's not that expensive, especially compared to advertising costs on a national network like NBC or Fox. And I actually researched the cost of putting an ad in the History Channel magazine, and it was reasonable enough (I think about $3500 for a half page full color ad, if I recall correctly), and I...

As long as they own the brand and identity, there is a good chance they can make a comeback in a couple years. Hopefully with a little better business strategy. Why they never considered advertising in a suitable outlet (like TLC or the History Channel during a show like "Dogfights") is beyond me - ...

Just received my patrol buggy and recon bike from Ostketten today - great transaction! Fast shipping and very carefully packed, and awesome communication! Thanks Scott! I look forward to dealing with you again!

So are these the:
HTF
VHTF
or Ultra Rare versions?

Off-site storage, Olifant - just load up the car and tell her you found a buyer for a bunch of the older stuff! Next thing you know, it's safe in a sealed storage building and she thinks you are cutting back

Same here - but the Panthers I ordered Tuesday and the Me-262 from last night still say "Processing". I figured they would combine orders, but maybe they are just working their way through piles...

And soon enough, MD's stock will be gone and people who may have jumped into the 1/18th arena because of killer prices will find themselves wanting to add to their collections. And for that, they will be paying normal retail prices. How many of us started down the XD path due to a clearance sale at ...

Razor17019 wrote:So, how much would it cost me to fly from Cincinnati, Ohio to Meza, AZ, rent an 18 wheeler truck w/driver and fill it up with XD from Monkey Depot?

Hey.... where's Mitch at? maybe we cn work out a deal with him!

Ironically, my 2 Panthers were about $30 for shipping. I ordered my 2 88's before the Panthers shipped, and shipping on the 2 was closer to $18. And when I ordered my nightfighter tonight (none of the previous stuff has shipped yet), shipping was like $9.50. So they must be combining shipping from s...

Yeah, I have bought more XD in the past week than I have in the past 18 months (and I think the total bill so far is still less than my last 1/6 figure!) The SS set, 2 Panthers, 2 88's, a Me-262 Nightfighter... what's next? And where will I put it all?!? Good problems to have, especially if this is ...

Stug45 wrote: Don't forget the wrestling figures

We can still dream, can't we?

I doubt WM would walk away from cash cows like Star Wars, GI Joe, or Transformers. If they plan to get out of "collectible toys", that means no more Hot Wheels, either... I don't see that happening...

While I will miss the low prices and the thrill of the hunt, I don't consider it a tragedy, especially since Walmart ONLY carried 21st. And I won't miss the frustration of not finding the stuff I want or fighting with a mob of 4 year olds to get through the aisles. There are other retailers, both br...

When I ordered my SS figures, I got a notification the following morning. I suspect that MD is somewhat overwhelmed right now...

I think it is less a question of TRU and more a question of 21st...

Well, I grabbed 2 88's - I was on the fence for one at $90+, but for this price, one will be DAK and one will be grey....

I am just hoping I don't get a note saying they are sold out - I ordered my panthers on Tuesday and still haven't received a shipment notification yet.

You may have a long wait on your hands, then. I suspect that quantities are getting limited at this point. It definitely sounds like there isn't much of a chance of more being made for further restocks.

bump - still looking!

Yeah, last word was that production was just wrapping up and it was being loaded in containers. I believe that was last March. Maybe the ship is being held by Somalian pirates

They could be trying to raise some quick cash while trying to reduce costs by eliminating a warehouse facility that they are either leasing or own and could sell. The cost to truck it to CA or elsewhere would probably exceed what they could get back out of it, and for MD to have the prices they do, ...