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mediump · Post by **mediump** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:53 pm

Ok guys, here's a few more pics.

The folding wings work nicely, comes with instructions, I was almost afraid to break the thing but it is sturdy, you have to force the wings back a bit to get them to lock. comes with a pilot and 2 crew. at WM there were 4 avengers on the top shelf so there are 3 left here

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:59 pm

Great Pics! I have to keep telling myself that they are real - not toyfair promo pictures. However, whats up with the open screw holes in the bottom picture? That isn't like 21c to do that; did they come seperately like on the P-51s? Still, the aircraft looks amazing!

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:01 pm

Thanks for the pictures. The plane looks great. Is it hard to get one of the crew members in the ball turrent?

mediump · Post by **mediump** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:34 pm

Tman asked... "whats up with the open screw holes in the bottom picture? That isn't like 21c to do that; did they come seperately like on the P-51s?"
I thought that was weird too, only the wings were seperate and they come with little screws to attach them. The screw holes are only on one side, and nothing to cap them off with, there is a total of 8 of them, and they're kinda big.
Sabrefan asked... "Is it hard to get one of the crew members in the ball turrent?"
the cover of the turret ball comes off, its a tight squeeze gettin' the figure in but not too hard.

momaw nadon · Post by **momaw nadon** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:37 pm

Do all three figures look different? Could you snap a shot of all three together? One looks to be a Corsair Pilot mold. Thanks
momaw nadon

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:50 pm

Any removable panels? And why does Wal-Mart don’t advertise it 21ist toys on it website?

PS I need one Bad!!!!!!!!

mediump · Post by **mediump** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:52 pm

mediump · Post by **mediump** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:54 pm

no removable panels that I have found yet, only torpedo bay doors and back door

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:57 pm

Those screw holes are a bit distracting

Some plumbers putty and “light gray ghost?” paint could fix it

catman · Post by **catman** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:58 pm

agreed..

what will we use to cover it up? some sort of putty?

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:01 pm

catman wrote:agreed..

what will we use to cover it up? some sort of putty?

Some plumbers putty and “light gray ghost?” paint could fix it.
any ideas what paint code we could use?

catman · Post by **catman** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:03 pm

paint code?

where can i get these things? the putty and the colour? hey dont ask ME questions, ur the expert..

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:08 pm

catman wrote:paint code?

where can i get these things? the putty and the colour? hey dont ask ME questions, ur the expert..

Plumber’s putty any hard where store has it, I always get the epoxy for plastic, the kind you work with your hands. As for the paint I have no idea what kind of paint code to use, I am guessing “testers acrylic Light gray ghost” but I could be wrong.

catman · Post by **catman** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:11 pm

not so fast im takin notes

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:15 pm

catman wrote:not so fast im takin notes

I am no expert in customizing.

catman · Post by **catman** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:17 pm

ok well ill still take your word for it...

whoever else buys this thing come in here and share your comments!

me122172 · Post by **me122172** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:38 am

I am sooooo excited!!!!!

I have been waiting for this model ever since I preordered it from Small Blue Planet (which I unfortunately learned was owned by 21st Century Toys)

However, is the detail as good as we should expect? I ask this because I know this model has been in production for over 3 years. I just hope that they upgraded the detail to today's standards. BBI has set a pretty high standard. But, do not get me wrong, I think that 21st has come a long way since 3 years ago, in fact, they have pioneered the way. However, is it reflected in this model? The folding wings are monumental, and the 3 figures per pack are great!!!!!! But did they raise the level of detail to a BBI’s standards? BBI is still the standard!!!!!

Let me just say again... I can not wait to get my hand on one of this beasts!!!

flpickupman · Post by **flpickupman** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:44 am

I'll pay $70 at Walmart when they can find the screw hole plugs. Otherwise, it's looks pretty dang sharp.

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:13 am

Holy cow! Will probably be 2-3 months before they show up around here, but exciting news none the less. I know we all have different perspectives, but for an aircraft of this size and features I'd say $70 is a bargain. It's a must-have piece anyway for most of us.

JOC · Post by **JOC** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:17 am

Bellingham WA store still does not have the Avenger. Checked this morning with Toy Dept Manager and nothing on their stock list.

digger · Post by **digger** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:29 am

VMF115 wrote:And why does Wal-Mart don’t advertise it 21ist toys on it website?

WM wants you going to the store so you are inclined to pick up some other more common items.

Good to hear all three figures can be put in or taken out - I thought we were predicting one guy would be static so that's cool.
And Tinman you are right that for the size and with 3 figs it is still a great deal, it's just odd to see the small retailers match WM on price. Good for them though, and us who don't have WM

wm69 · Post by **wm69** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:32 am

I went back to Gainsville TX (initial spotting) last night. There are 3 figures (didn't see the third one initially). Detail looks good, paint looks good. Looks like someone else has already found one and posted pics and they are of the same paint scheme I picked up. Mine came to a hair over $75 with tax. None yet in Denton or Mckinney TX. Gainsville is about 10 miles from a WM distribution center so they're probably one of the first to get them. Price is high but good looking plane. I'm going to evilbay mine; taking the family to the beach this month and just had to sink $750 in the wifes car to get it ready for the trip. The bright side is I can point to ebay sales of 1:18 stuff and show my wife that my hobby pays for itself.

Morian Miner · Post by **Morian Miner** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:35 am

Oh man, this is terrible news! Now what can we b@#tch about around here?

I'm interested to see if we'll see the Flight 19 at Wally World.

kevrut · Post by **kevrut** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:48 am

Three seperate figures,... cool. I thought I read that the 3rd one was going to be a permanent part of the model.(?)
Good deal.
This is better than I expected.

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:13 am

Well, I won’t be buying all the flight 19 planes now, that’s for sure. I will buy one or two at that price but that’s it. Not that it’s not worth it but I seriously don’t think a ton of these are going to be moving off the shelves at those prices. I had one ordered at Bad Cat for less than that. I am wondering if the average Wal Mart buyer will be willing to pay that.

What do you guys think???

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