BBI officially announces 1:18 elite force A-10 coming!

Knight26 · Post by **Knight26** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:59 pm

I am hoping for a very large, very diverse weapons load, not like the twin winder and brace of bombs and fuel tanks like on the 16 and 18. I want some mavericks, Mk-82, GBUs, Sidwinders, ALQ pod, Cluster bombs, maybe some fuel tanks. Basically I want more weapons then it can hold so we can mix up war loads, oh and it would be sweet if the doors would open to reveal the gun and boarding ladder. Oh man I am getting excited thinking about this. We must assemble an A-10 wishlist of all the features want on it. I suppose it would be too much to hope for to get an A-10B, since only 1 was ever made, but how about an A-10C since they will all be upgraded to that standard?

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:12 pm

I'm all for those features.....but I'd still be happy if BBI does an A-10 with the same amount of detail as the F-18 and F-16 they did. At this point I'll take one with whatever features they want to put on it as long as it's accurate as possible. At least we'd have one in 1/18 scale.

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:28 pm

Well I'm with BirdDog, but if I had my druthers I'd like to see a big ordinance choice, Opening crew ladder door, Gun Access door, Canopy, operating flight control surfaces, and at least three paint schemes

European Green Scheme (Flying Tigers, Razorbacks)

Sky Grey two tone,

and the Jaws Scheme (Not in use anymore since ???)

Oh and a wrecked Iraqi Helicopter or Tank to go with it.

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 3:01 pm

how about making the bombs, rockets,& tanks etc. so they can be interchanged with F-16C? i mean real USAF stuff works like that.
why not models too?

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:58 pm

Here is the reply I received from the figures.com editor who posted the story:

"Note I wrote "PLAN TO RECREATE". Mike at bbi, who gave us the
walkthrough at the recent Fall Toy Show in NY, seemed very optimistic about
it. They already have a smaller version (hand-held with firing missiles and
such) and the fact that they had a mock-up on display further indicates
their intentions to make one on a more accurate 1:18th scale.
Plans could change, but given their track record, Im sure it will happen."

Sooooooo, we're right back where we started!

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 5:14 pm

CW4USARMY wrote:Here is the reply I received from the figures.com editor who posted the story:

"Note I wrote "PLAN TO RECREATE". Mike at bbi, who gave us the
walkthrough at the recent Fall Toy Show in NY, seemed very optimistic about
it. They already have a smaller version (hand-held with firing missiles and
such) and the fact that they had a mock-up on display further indicates
their intentions to make one on a more accurate 1:18th scale.
Plans could change, but given their track record, Im sure it will happen."

Sooooooo, we're right back where we started!

We got that response too when we asked for a confirmation. He says yes, Mike says ???? again I'm just going to assume its the status quo.

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:34 am

We just have to stay optimistic..........it's come this far.

JeffSaylor · Post by **JeffSaylor** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:20 pm

Howdy ho, Jeff Saylor, editor for www.Figures.com. I just wanted to further clarify this A-10 situation for you all. I didn't say YES. The Fall Toy Show, as Mike pointed out, is simply a preview to retailers, often used to gauge retailer response . All items on display are NOT set in stone for release. The A-10 mock-up on display being a firm testament to that. I wish now that I was much more clearer in my post because I'm certainly not here to step on bbi's toes or to get fan boys dreams too high on an A-10.

Final word: bbi has TENTATIVE PLANS to make one. TENTATIVE meaning may or may not happen. You'll all know soon enough in 2006 when the official confirmation from bbi is sent out.

If nothing else, my post alerted you all that bbi listens to fans and wants to make one. This thread is a further indication of that fan support.

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:49 pm

JeffSaylor wrote:Howdy ho, Jeff Saylor, editor for www.Figures.com. I just wanted to further clarify this A-10 situation for you all. I didn't say YES. The Fall Toy Show, as Mike pointed out, is simply a preview to retailers, often used to gauge retailer response . All items on display are NOT set in stone for release. The A-10 mock-up on display being a firm testament to that. I wish now that I was much more clearer in my post because I'm certainly not here to step on bbi's toes or to get fan boys dreams too high on an A-10.

Final word: bbi has TENTATIVE PLANS to make one. TENTATIVE meaning may or may not happen. You'll all know soon enough in 2006 when the official confirmation from bbi is sent out.

If nothing else, my post alerted you all that bbi listens to fans and wants to make one. This thread is a further indication of that fan support.

I wonder how the retailer's response was for a 1/18 scale A-10? Mike can you tell us that? Positive or Negative? We know BBI is listening to us and we deeply thank them. Just wonder which company, 21st or BBI, will go the extra step and produce the A-10 in 1/18 scale for us?

The Hunger Strike must go on!!!!

20july1944 · Post by **20july1944** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:49 pm

Maybe it is an illusion of the photos (because the Zero wings look distorted to me as well) but that doesn't look even close to proportionate to a real A-10 to me.

ExtnsvEnterprise · Post by **ExtnsvEnterprise** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:56 pm

Thanks for coming here and clearing things up, Jeff.

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:20 am

Thanks for sharing what you do know Jeff. We really do appreciate your effort and time.

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:27 am

hi hopes dashed again!
glad i'm not part of hunger strike

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:35 pm

My hopes are still there.......I have faith.....

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:14 pm

There's still a chance. It is likely a situation of figuring out tooling and will the price point be too high. The price won't affect my purchase but it has to be considered for the mass market. Bring on an A-10!!!
Todd

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:32 pm

I think the price point won't be a problem. Hopefully it won't cost more than the F-18 does. Even if it did, I wouldn't think it would be enough to knock it out of the ball park for mass market retail. BBI's part of the way there with their Target version. Just have to make it grow some more....

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BRING ON THE A-10......WE WANT TO GO UGLY!!!!!!!

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 7:17 pm

Still hoping and praying....................

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:14 am

Wishing n' hoping, praying n' waiting.................

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 7:58 am

Hoping and waiting........

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:12 am

have you seen the A-10 demo team ships
the Avenger gun shield is even been chromed
nice

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:14 am

KAGNEW wrote:have you seen the A-10 demo team ships
the Avenger gun shield is even been chromed
nice

Oh yeah...

I've seen them many times. They look sweeet!!!

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:13 am

one of the guys who works with me was supply person for A-10s & C-130s when he was in USAF

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:30 pm

KAGNEW wrote:one of the guys who works with me was supply person for A-10s & C-130s when he was in USAF

That's cool. I'll bet he has alot of cool facts and interesting stories he can tell about the A-10 and the C-130 having directly worked on and around them.

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:41 pm

if i can keep him from singing off key
i think the jet fumes got to him
he! he!

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:56 pm

Each day I hear this tune:

A 1/18 scale A-10 will come out tommorrow, so I'm gonna hang on through the sorrow, till it comes......tommorrow....tommorrow....I'll see it tommorrow....it's only a day away......

Small Scale Military Headquarters

BBI officially announces 1:18 elite force A-10 coming!

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Re: A-10

Doesn't this look way too stubby in both dimensions?