Any plans for a 1/18 Hornet re-release from BBI?

[astronut1885]

Hey guys. I know this summer is going to see the reissue of the F-16 in new colors from BBI, and I was wondering if anyone knows if a Hornet reissue is in the pipeline. I'm hoping the F-16 does well and prompts BBI to issue a new 1/18 Hornet, because the original bunch are extraordinarily expensive and scalpers are all over them on the internet, asking $400+ for a $80 plane. I really can't see paying more than double for an older model, regardless of rarity.

[snake]

Not exactly scalpers.

Auction prices. If you don't want to pay the going rate, you don't have to bid.

BBI may do the F-18 again, as they had "aggressor" scheme planned.

And lots of desirable, and discontinued diecast models go for many times their original MSRP.

[Black Lion VF-213]

If they do re-release the F/A-18 I sure hope they improve the mold. The Sidewinder missile tip/attachment/etc is terrible, the gear doors need to be separated and hinged to look more like the real Hornet, and do a better job on plugging the screw holes to make them more flush with the body. They got it right on all their other planes, why is the Hornet so atrocious?

[JOC]

Also re-do the tail hook. Looks like the hook end is backwards. This one could not hook the "broad side of a barn."
Arresting gear would slide off, look at the hook end carefully.
JOC

[aferguson]

it would not surprise me at all to see a reissue in the next year. It's always sold very well every time released. It will not be retooled at all but will probably carry a new livery.