FOV 1/18 M16 Half-track

7rounds · Post by **7rounds** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:58 am

Saw these today at a newly reopened Target on Balboa (San Diego). Same box as Sherman and Tiger(Bravo Team). Looked bigger then the 21st. Didn't know they were coming out with this.$21. Sorry if this is old news.

Post by **aferguson** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:01 pm

not old news at all, although there was a rumour about this at one time.

Another duplicate, sigh. Any pics of it? Did you look at the back of the box to see what else there might be that's new?

7rounds · Post by **7rounds** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:07 pm

The back of the box just showed the Sherman and Tiger. I don't think there was anything new. Didn't look as detailed as the 21'st. No pic's, I didn't buy one

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 1:24 pm

Did you buy one? Get some pics up if you did.

immeww2 · Post by **immeww2** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 1:45 pm

Quite a surprise! I'll have to scout for those.

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:54 pm

7rounds is this the Half-track you saw at target?
http://www.unimax.com.hk/product_detail ... s&id=71003

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:22 pm

Wow! Now that is news!!

-Ski

Stug45 · Post by **Stug45** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:39 pm

I hope they start showing up down here soon.

7rounds · Post by **7rounds** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:22 pm

I don't think thats the half-track I saw. That one looks more detailed. Is that the 1/32 one? The one I saw was 1/18.[/quote]

Post by **aferguson** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:07 pm

it's just a very optimistic picture of the 1/18 version. It's probably a reused picture of the 1/32 prototype.

I wonder if this means the Stryker will be showing up soon, as it was supposed to be released at the same time. The Tigers may be reappearing soon too.

Stug45 · Post by **Stug45** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:08 pm

7rounds this is the FOV 1/18 line.

http://www.unimax.com.hk/product_inside ... &type=toys

digger · Post by **digger** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:18 pm

great to hear about something new but why o why do the halftrack? 21C did a great job and they're still available! Really a poor choice, but I trust [hope] they know what they're doing.

Der Kommandant · Post by **Der Kommandant** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:21 pm

I was hoping they'll do King Tiger or Jagdpanther first...

Fitzystigertank · Post by **Fitzystigertank** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:25 pm

i would like to see a tiger already.

Sky Ray · Post by **Sky Ray** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:06 pm

Awesome! Good to see the west coast score first! Hopefully the Stryker shows up here first too!
I'll see if I can schedule a road trip this weekend...

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:08 pm

If nothing else this will be something new to pick up. I did stop at Target the other night with Tigers in my eyes, but I came away empty handed.

Nothing new.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:28 pm

Very nice to know the first sighting was in California

Hopefully the new FOV vehicles will get better distribution than the 21c items did. I'll remain wary until I see one in person, however. I doubt I'll get one as the 21c version is so nice and I have two of those. The FOV Stryker, on the other hand, will be a must if and when it comes out.

borealis · Post by **borealis** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 2:39 am

Description says "working suspensions".

Since the 21st century one has rigid suspensions, either this is a misprint, or an interesting improvement. Would like to know more about it.

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 5:24 am

I'll take one for sure. Repeat or not there's nothing armor wise in stores around here except the Zu-Fuss.

Threetoughtrucks · Post by **Threetoughtrucks** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:58 am

While I like to see any new piece of armor, I'd sure rather see FOV (or anyone else) come up with something we haven't see before.

How about a Scout Car? How about a M-8 or M-20 armored cars? How about another version of a half-track, like a mortar carrier or the M-15 (with the 37MM AA gun and the twin .50cals).

Somebody should use their imagination instead of coping what has been released before. We know FOV can do it......with their models.

TTT

Light.Inf.Scout · Post by **Light.Inf.Scout** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:15 am

Fitzystigertank wrote:i would like to see a tiger already.

Exactly - never saw the Tigers last year.

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:21 am

I saw two of these last night at Target but passed. They look very toy-like compared to the 21C M-16. The only thing I can think of is they would make for inexpensive custom bases. Hopefully this means that Tigers won't be far behind.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:35 pm

Have not seen these yet, but from what it sounds they should be in my area soon enough. They seem to be a west coast release this time

Still, from the reports, I am not that excited and will most likely pass as I've already got two of the superior 21c versions.

Sky Ray · Post by **Sky Ray** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:14 pm

No luck finding the M16 MGMC yet. I'll try again next weekend.
On the other hand, my mission wasn't a failure as I found and bought the new FOV 1:72 Battle Extreme packs, the King Tiger and soldiers set and also the Sd. Kfz. 251/1 half-track and 75mm Pak 40 set!

STUKA · Post by **STUKA** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:50 pm

no half track here but the target shelves are full uf abrams and Shermans now gearing up for christmas - so more clearance armor comming soon...