New FOV items ????

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:28 am

I'm here in Texas and I'll be at Target Saturday morning. If I find an FOV 1/18 Tiger or Sherman, I'll post it here.

Big_Iron · Post by **Big_Iron** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:26 pm

Light.Inf.Scout wrote:I read somewhere that someones friend spotted a 1/18th Tiger at Target in Texas. Can anyone confirm that and that it was a 1/18th Tiger?

I can confirm, it was me who saw it. It is a pinkish tan with brown camo stipes. Pictures of both the GI and German figures on the sides (Dot pattern camo smocks, so not exactly accurate) Seemed to be 3 Sgts and 3 Privates (and 3 feldwebels too).

Jesse asked me for clarification, I was going to Pass on this thing, but I'll go snag it tomorrow (I saw it again this afternoon) and Take Pics/scans.

A Target in Fort Worth, Texas.

Razor17019 · Post by **Razor17019** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:55 pm

Big_Iron wrote:
Light.Inf.Scout wrote:I read somewhere that someones friend spotted a 1/18th Tiger at Target in Texas. Can anyone confirm that and that it was a 1/18th Tiger?
I can confirm, it was me who saw it. It is a pinkish tan with brown camo stipes. Pictures of both the GI and German figures on the sides (Dot pattern camo smocks, so not exactly accurate) Seemed to be 3 Sgts and 3 Privates (and 3 feldwebels too).

Jesse asked me for clarification, I was going to Pass on this thing, but I'll go snag it tomorrow (I saw it again this afternoon) and Take Pics/scans.

A Target in Fort Worth, Texas.

Your a good man, Big Iron.
We really appreciate it!

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:04 pm

Pics would be wonderful BigIron. We are all chomping at the bit to get our hands on these.

tosborne3 · Post by **tosborne3** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 5:28 am

looks like this is going to be a GREAT Christmas season for all!

Big_Iron · Post by **Big_Iron** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 8:39 am

More to follow.

As soon as I figure out how to get better shots without glare, I'll post em.. I don't know how to watermark either.

General Blasto · Post by **General Blasto** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 8:53 am

I just checked Evil bay and they haven't made it there yet

Thought about getting one even if it cost me a bit more, would help with the depression of all this holiday madness

Da General

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:14 am

The new box photos of the Tiger are a lot different than the Tiger photos on my Abrams box.
The Tiger photos on the Abrams box are a lot better.

EnemyAce · Post by **EnemyAce** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:22 am

The tiger...eh...not in the same class of weathering and detail as FOV's smaller size versions, but the troops, we can always use more troops!

digger · Post by **digger** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:26 am

I am very psyched for the troops. If they are just a bit better in person like the modern guys then we should be in fine shape. Variety is always welcome. I also like that at least 2 US guys have bandoliers. Ammo is doesn't get enough love!

Big_Iron · Post by **Big_Iron** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:31 am

General Blasto · Post by **General Blasto** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:38 am

Wow, this is better than I thought

With 6-8 new soldiers, I can have 20 different variations made out of them, perhaps more

New tanks and guys, now if they would make other vehicles from their 1/32nd line I'll be a VERY happy camper

Da General

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:46 am

Thank you for taking the time BigIron to post these photos.

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:58 am

mediump · Post by **mediump** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:02 am

These Look Awsome
no complaints from me I'll wait and see what they're like in person

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:09 am

Some initial observations:

- Bigger than the 21C tiger

- Articulated front and rear mud flaps. Nice touch..

- Tracks are wider

- Rubber road wheels, zimmerit, unit markings look great!

- Some "tools" like the tow cable are not molded on. Hopefully a hint of the future..

Missing are: Antenna, Engine compartment, cupola machine gun, smoke launchers, spare track, driver hatch doesn't open, ammo doors don't open.

Light.Inf.Scout · Post by **Light.Inf.Scout** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:06 pm

Awesome...thank you.

digger · Post by **digger** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:25 pm

I must admit it looks better OOB. Thanks for the pics Grunt.
Can't wait for those figs!

Post by **aferguson** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:53 pm

G1......how much bigger is it than the 21c version? It's hard to tell looking at pics, especially when i have to keep scrolling back and forth. It's not just a dumbed down copy of their 1/16 Tiger is it?....though it doesn't appear to be that much too big.

Post by **aferguson** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:57 pm

ok never mind...dummy me....i just copied the pics to my computer and can see them fine now. It is a tad larger, especially length and height; appears to be about the same width, but it's not a significant difference.......certainly not 1/16.

Goody.

Jesse James · Post by **Jesse James** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:56 pm

I'm sold... I cannot wait for the figures, but I can't wait for this Tiger either...

The size difference is barely noticeable, so I'm not concerned on that at all upon inspection there. I really REALLY am hoping the figures are soon to follow with weapons packs. The way they display those weapons at the bottom of the box just make you want a set of that stuff. Ammo, Germans with something other than K98 pouches... I'm giddy.

21st needs to get off the pot now... Time to up the anty on their part it seems. We'll see though, maybe those new FOV figures will remain inaccurate in deco? I'm trying to thnk of any green, that green, the U.S. wore.

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 2:43 pm

Rgr, definitely 1:18

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 5:54 pm

Excellent comparison photos!!! Many thanks!!

Not too bad looking out of the box, as mentioned above.

-Ski

STUKA · Post by **STUKA** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:43 pm

man I can't wait - thanks for the pics - The Tiger looks amazing - and the figures wow - I think this is a sign of the future - I can't wait to see what 21st has in store - and they may have to come down in price

KAMIKAZE · Post by **KAMIKAZE** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:50 pm

A little weathering and it will look great. Gotta love those early road wheels!

Mark

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