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The Rumor Mill: What if I said..................

Post by Teamski » Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:32 pm

........that a little bird told me that bbi will release the Zero by the end of the year. I ain't gonna guarrantee squat as it is just a hint that I recieved. What do you think? I'm game! :wink:

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Post by tmanthegreat » Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:15 pm

I'll believe it when I see it, but the prospect would be very cool. It would give them a certain edge over 21c - making a plane the latter won't.

...and watch, it will sell in droves :D
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Post by immeww2 » Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:20 pm

If the rumor holds true, I'll eat my TANK! :roll:
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Post by Sentinel » Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:32 pm

Like I said over at the old place, I'm good for several of 'em !

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Post by MARKSMAN1 » Wed Feb 23, 2005 11:37 pm

I am go for a Zero, I buy few planes, but that is one I would definitely pick up, bring it on BBI!
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Post by Jesse James » Wed Feb 23, 2005 11:39 pm

I'm not a plane guy either, but a Zero I'd easily pick up... A highly recognizeable plane I'd gladly hang next to my limited plane collection.
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Post by aferguson » Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:11 am

wouldn't surprise me.....i believe it.

May have lots of nice goodies from BBI this year. :wink:
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Zero!

Post by Rogue » Thu Feb 24, 2005 7:00 am

They really seem to be recovering the fumbles from 21st.
If the A6M compares to the P-51D then that would be ----:faint: :)

I hope it is a A6M2/3 so we can get it in Mitzi Grey. ;)
Oh, I don't care, just A6M. 8)

:o I was kinda suprised that Mitsubishi painted the Eclipse in an almost exact color of the Zeros that attacted Pearl. :o
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Post by Threetoughtrucks » Thu Feb 24, 2005 7:27 am

Count me in for a Zero, one of the very few planes that would cause me to open my rusty purse.

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Post by flayrah » Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:54 am

bbi has shown they like to spring "surprises" - I wouldn't be surprised if they release a Zero, as well as other item(s) that will come without advance warning.
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Post by tracer » Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:29 am

**kicks door open..runs across floor..knocks down old lady with walker**

DID SOMEBODY SAY ZERO???
I WANT ONE!!!
Yes Dear, I know you said no more planes, But this one is special!
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Post by Hollywoodkbl » Thu Feb 24, 2005 10:56 am

I'll take one.....and why won't 21st make a Zero....anyone have the scoop on that?
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yeah

Post by 75th Ranger » Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:13 am

Sounds great!
i hope that they also spring other surprises too!
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Post by Morian Miner » Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:00 pm

NOMI MASHU BEEDU!!!!!! (let's drink beer!)

Man, if we can get a Zero AND the Japanese infantry this year, that would be awesome. We all know not to get too excited until I'm actually holding it in our hands, but it is promising.
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Post by WGP Klaus » Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:34 pm

flayrah wrote:bbi has shown they like to spring "surprises" - I wouldn't be surprised if they release a Zero, as well as other item(s) that will come without advance warning.
*cough* F-14 *cough* :shock:
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Post by digger » Thu Feb 24, 2005 3:54 pm

That's one the bbi guy did say they get requests for but is really too big. Anything's possible but my money is still on an A-10 before you see an F-14.
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Post by Hollywoodkbl » Thu Feb 24, 2005 4:38 pm

I would love to see an F-14,...my favorite! Too Big, so make it 1/20th scale! I don't think F-14 fans would care! I love the accurate scales on these modern day fighters, but they won't fit on my USS Flagg!!!!! ARGHHH!
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Post by vmf214 » Thu Feb 24, 2005 10:16 pm

Morian Miner wrote:NOMI MASHU BEEDU!!!!!! (let's drink beer!)

Man, if we can get a Zero AND the Japanese infantry this year, that would be awesome. We all know not to get too excited until I'm actually holding it in our hands, but it is promising.
You mean "Biru nomimasho-".. :wink:

I believe it 100%! Always knew Bbi would be the ones to step up to the plate, the Mustang in my opinion was merely a WW2 warbird test bed. I'm in for several as I still have a plan for converting one to a Rufe. To answer the question above as to why 21st didn't do it...they claim would be poor seller...lol...but hey how about that CIA Huey! Woohoo..... :lol:
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Post by WGP Klaus » Fri Feb 25, 2005 5:11 am

digger wrote:That's one the bbi guy did say they get requests for but is really too big. Anything's possible but my money is still on an A-10 before you see an F-14.
depends on how fast 21st can restart the A-10 they had originally worked up! :wink:
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Post by Quixote511 » Fri Feb 25, 2005 5:41 am

Let's hope your little bird is telling the truth---I would hate for it to wind up Southern-fried because he lied about the Zero :twisted:
Really, this is great news and I do believe that the Mustang was bbi's market test. They got rave reviews and I think they will be willing to go farther out there. I am all for it.
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Post by KAMIKAZE » Fri Feb 25, 2005 7:45 am

Can you say TORA! TORA! TORA! 8)

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Post by Morian Miner » Fri Feb 25, 2005 8:31 am

Curious about BBi vs. 21C marketing strategies - has anyone heard if we will be seeing other paint schemes on the BBi P51? That seemed to be one of 21C's biggest gripes on the Zero is the lack of potential paint schemes. I know we have seen how many paint schemes on teh blackhawk, little bird hummer, so when can we expect a different P51?
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Post by Teamski » Fri Feb 25, 2005 9:35 am

Digger and I asked the bbi rep on a possible repaint of the P-51 and he wouldn't divulge anything on it. If you ain't a buyer, you ain't nuthin' at the fair.....

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Post by nooker21 » Fri Feb 25, 2005 10:18 am

yeah, i'm still holding out for a repaint on that p-51. BBI or 21C, the first that comes out with a glamourous glen, will get my money...i'm disappointed that BBI hasn't come out with at least one other repaint. hopefully one without invasion stripes...
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