1/18 Tomcat

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:54 pm

Birddog wrote:I exchanged a few e-mails with Mr. Aiko Oishi from HWJapan about the 1/18 F-14. He explained that they would not be carrying the F-14 as a regular item for sale.

In other words, the only way that another 1/18 F-14 will be available from them is if somone cancels their Pre-Order......

This news makes this model even more strange. I wonder if this means that the 1,000 units have been sold out? Funny that if there were more left they wouldn't order more to sell since they filled all of their pre-orders and their is still more demand.

If Mr. Aiko Oishi knows that much then he must know who makes it..something fishy

Black_Dragon_One · Post by **Black_Dragon_One** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:48 am

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=yF1gAw2TWYE

supersonicfifi · Post by **supersonicfifi** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:40 am

If Mr. Aiko Oishi knows that much then he must know who makes it..something fishy ?

I agree VMF115 .... Is the manufacturer so secret ? what is the problem ?
I am driving crazy about this situation !!!!!!!!!!!!

Not another F4 PHANTOM PHiasco ... PLEASE !

STUKA · Post by **STUKA** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:14 am

VMF115 wrote:
Birddog wrote:I exchanged a few e-mails with Mr. Aiko Oishi from HWJapan about the 1/18 F-14. He explained that they would not be carrying the F-14 as a regular item for sale.

In other words, the only way that another 1/18 F-14 will be available from them is if somone cancels their Pre-Order......

This news makes this model even more strange. I wonder if this means that the 1,000 units have been sold out? Funny that if there were more left they wouldn't order more to sell since they filled all of their pre-orders and their is still more demand.
If Mr. Aiko Oishi knows that much then he must know who makes it..something fishy

means they only had a few - this was part of a production say the factory was supposed to make 5000 but were able to come out with 4,950.
the extrA 50 went to employees and out the back door.

Shin Densetsu · Post by **Shin Densetsu** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:15 pm

Has Mr. Oishi specified what kind of model/toy this 1/18 Tomcat is? BBI like, RC model, display piece, retractable gear, et al?

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:01 pm

Geez getting any information on anything 1/18th is like pulling teeth. If 1/18th is dying you can squarly blame it on the manufacturers. I think people are tired of waiting for any hint of info or product and just move on to other things. I know I'm sick of it myself.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:32 pm

Jericoeagle1 wrote:Geez getting any information on anything 1/18th is like pulling teeth. If 1/18th is dying you can squarly blame it on the manufacturers. I think people are tired of waiting for any hint of info or product and just move on to other things. I know I'm sick of it myself.

No zhit...I agree.

Jason are you reading this?

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:46 pm

VMF115 wrote:
Jericoeagle1 wrote:Geez getting any information on anything 1/18th is like pulling teeth. If 1/18th is dying you can squarly blame it on the manufacturers. I think people are tired of waiting for any hint of info or product and just move on to other things. I know I'm sick of it myself.
No zhit...I agree. Jason are you reading this?

Hell, I've already sold off most of my collection that is all the extra's I have, the repaints. Probably, within the next six months if nothing new comes about or no real intell of anything new I'm going to sell the rest off and keep collecting either 1/32 or my Sci-fi stuff. That market seems to be opening up.

WGP Klaus · Post by **WGP Klaus** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:59 pm

HOT NEWS!!!!!

I just got a message from someone claiming they're the ones producing the 1:18 F-14. He called, asked for me, claimed he was in the process of making the 18th F-14 and then said I might see one on 12/25/08. It's kind of odd though, the caller ID listed the number as (000)000-0000 and the number belonging to a Mr. S Claus????? this is very very strange, but I'll let you know if it shows up.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:02 pm

WGP Klaus wrote:HOT NEWS!!!!!

I just got a message from someone claiming they're the ones producing the 1:18 F-14. He called, asked for me, claimed he was in the process of making the 18th F-14 and then said I might see one on 12/25/08. It's kind of odd though, the caller ID listed the number as (000)000-0000 and the number belonging to a Mr. S Claus????? this is very very strange, but I'll let you know if it shows up.

this is Christmas time not april fools.....not funny

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:15 pm

VMF115 wrote:
WGP Klaus wrote:HOT NEWS!!!!!

I just got a message from someone claiming they're the ones producing the 1:18 F-14. He called, asked for me, claimed he was in the process of making the 18th F-14 and then said I might see one on 12/25/08. It's kind of odd though, the caller ID listed the number as (000)000-0000 and the number belonging to a Mr. S Claus????? this is very very strange, but I'll let you know if it shows up.

this is Christmas time not april fools.....not funny

Ditto

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 6:02 pm

I just missed out on an FOV 1/16 Peiper King Tiger on ebay by $5---and the buyer then paid $260 to have it shipped to Spain.
I'm waiting on news on the 1/18 F-14 before I decide to buy a Century Wings 1/72 F-14 in the same paint scheme as the 1/18 F-14.
My niece asked what I wabnted for Christmas and I emailed her a direct link to Amazon.com for THE GUNS OF NAVARONE-COLLECTOR'S EDITION---and she ordered the wrong @&$**@ dvd---THE GUNS OF NAVARONE-SPECIAL EDITION.

So I am not in a good mood.

So..."ditto" for me, too. We want the truth , the whole truth and nothing but the truth on the 1/18 F-14.

WGP Klaus · Post by **WGP Klaus** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:01 pm

VMF115 wrote:
WGP Klaus wrote:HOT NEWS!!!!!

I just got a message from someone claiming they're the ones producing the 1:18 F-14. He called, asked for me, claimed he was in the process of making the 18th F-14 and then said I might see one on 12/25/08. It's kind of odd though, the caller ID listed the number as (000)000-0000 and the number belonging to a Mr. S Claus????? this is very very strange, but I'll let you know if it shows up.

this is Christmas time not april fools.....not funny

Christmas, April Fools....it's all the same!

supersonicfifi · Post by **supersonicfifi** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:07 pm

can you imagine the possibilities for repaint :

supersonicfifi · Post by **supersonicfifi** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:11 pm

Post by **aferguson** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 1:42 pm

http://www.x-flight.hk/e/products/produ ... -SKYRC-F14

popeye357 · Post by **popeye357** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:16 pm

That S Claus post makes me want to punch a baby.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:29 pm

popeye357 wrote:That S Claus post makes me want to punch a baby.

ROFLMAO

me too..me too I am over it now.

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:44 pm

VMF115 wrote:
popeye357 wrote:That S Claus post makes me want to punch a baby.
ROFLMAO me too..me too I am over it now.

I'm Not!!!...Okay maybe I am just a little.

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 4:04 pm

aferguson wrote:http://www.x-flight.hk/e/products/produ ... -SKYRC-F14

Any word when this may be out?

-Rob

Post by **aferguson** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 4:12 pm

nothing definite but probably first quarter -09.

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 2:03 pm

Any updates on the 1/18 F-14?

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:50 pm

Apparently the new 1/18 F-14 has gone stealth...

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:08 am

No, everyone is kicked back with a bucket of popcorn (or a bag of Doritos!) waiting for the next development.

Kinda like "wait and see" mode.

Hopefully no news is good news.

-Rob

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:13 am

Popcorn is getting moldy

Small Scale Military Headquarters

1/18 Tomcat

look