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bpxbrian · Post by **bpxbrian** » Fri May 08, 2009 9:21 pm

Enjoy!

http://www.merit-intl.com/vendor/js.html

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Fri May 08, 2009 9:28 pm

[+] > I like the paint scheme on the Tiger

,.. but no zimmermit.

.......... interesting from Merit though.

- Mitch v MG

vulgarvulture · Post by **vulgarvulture** » Fri May 08, 2009 9:29 pm

Nice.

Regarding the planes, anyone care that no figure is mentioned? (not a problem for me, a figure is a 'nice to have', not a 'must have').

flayrah · Post by **flayrah** » Fri May 08, 2009 9:36 pm

Talk of the death of 1/18 was premature

I suspect figures utilize an entirelly different manufacture process and may have not even been produced by JSI (the e-mail from BadCat stated JSI is the manufacture of 21st 1/18 vehicles). I thought it was significant Lulubelle is not shown with any figures, when the 21st plan was to include pilot and ground crew. I wouldn't be surprised if the JSI models had no pilots or drivers. Stock up on those bbi USN figures!

Post by **aferguson** » Sat May 09, 2009 4:46 am

nice looking paint job on the Tiger. Price is a bit stiff though, i hope that doesn't hurt sales.

Black Lion VF-213 · Post by **Black Lion VF-213** » Sat May 09, 2009 4:56 am

Does that mean after looking at this link that 21st was the company rumored to be producing the 1/18 F-14???

I will be floored over if this JSI releases an 1/18 Tomcat!!

popeye357 · Post by **popeye357** » Sat May 09, 2009 4:58 am

AND AN F14!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
maybe they got the mould from Kawai?? I definitely need one.

Ta-152 · Post by **Ta-152** » Sat May 09, 2009 5:20 am

aferguson wrote:nice looking paint job on the Tiger. Price is a bit stiff though, i hope that doesn't hurt sales.

I think it probably will. It's not a bad scheme, but it's in desperate need of tactical markings. The Panther was priced in that range, as was the 88 and we all know how those two ended up.

These will in all probability be exclusive to online distribution, so we'll see where e-tailers price these out at.

Post by **aferguson** » Sat May 09, 2009 5:40 am

Kawai was just the retailer......it seems that JSI has been the manufacturer behind the F-14 all along.

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Sat May 09, 2009 6:38 am

I like the paint scheme on the Tiger I. As mentioned the price will be a big factor in sales. If they don't sell we'll just have to wait for another Monkey Depot Blamo sale.

At $80.00 plus shipping your over $100.00 per tank

if they want to keep the 1:18th line alive they've got to knock the price down.
I'm glad someone is willing to keep this scale going I just hope JSI looks at lessons learned.

Stug45 · Post by **Stug45** » Sat May 09, 2009 6:52 am

These all look awesome, i hope they make figures too.

gburch · Post by **gburch** » Sat May 09, 2009 7:08 am

Regarding price, as someone who came to the game late and has been looking at eBay prices, these numbers don't seem shocking. The issue, though, is how the market reacts to increased supply -- even the POSSIBILITY of increased supply. It looks like they're hoping to split the difference between mass-market big-box store sales and hoarder sales to hungry addicts. It'll be a tough balance to strike.

Anyway -- the Tomcat looks awesome. AWESOME.

Fritzkrieg · Post by **Fritzkrieg** » Sat May 09, 2009 7:21 am

That Tiger is a must have for my collection.

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Sat May 09, 2009 7:27 am

[+] > What's all the fuss about the pri¢e of the Tiger ?

........... The latest Panther from 21st.C was @ the same pri¢e until MD blowed them out.

... Now they're back up to what , $59.95

... I don't think there'll be much of a pri¢e drop , if any. ... "C'mon dudes".

- Mitch v MG

Ta-152 · Post by **Ta-152** » Sat May 09, 2009 9:46 am

MG-42 wrote:[+] > What's all the fuss about the pri¢e of the Tiger ?

........... The latest Panther from 21st.C was @ the same pri¢e until MD blowed them out.

... Now they're back up to what , $59.95 ... I don't think there'll be much of a pri¢e drop , if any. ... "C'mon dudes".

- Mitch v MG

Yeah, and they sat at that price, as did the 88.

They didn't move until MD blew 'em out. 1:18 tanks aren't a deal when for a pittance more you can get 1:16 R/C models that do alot more.

Roll your eyes all you like.

Threetoughtrucks · Post by **Threetoughtrucks** » Sat May 09, 2009 10:07 am

I have a couple of Merit pieces, not plastic, but super detailed artillery pieces in 1/6. Well worth the money. Quality is worth the money.

TTT

Ta-152 · Post by **Ta-152** » Sat May 09, 2009 10:10 am

Merit's just doing distribution.

Threetoughtrucks · Post by **Threetoughtrucks** » Sat May 09, 2009 1:38 pm

OK. Please amend my statement to:

I have a few artillery pieces in 1/6 "distributed" by Merit. They "distribute" quality stuff and I look forward to the Tiger to be "distributed" by Merit.

Planes, schmanes, all I'm interested in are ground vehicles.

TTT

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:16 pm

JSI Tiger I preorder is up at BadCat.

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:33 pm

I went for it (the Tiger I). Looking forward to the F-14 preorder.

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:48 pm

The new Tiger I lacks the machine gun on the oldrelease and apparently lacks the commander figure, too.

sluff · Post by **sluff** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:59 pm

I am amazed at the Tomcat but maybe the angle of the pic but does the nose look a little thin? either way I am happy with the new distributor. Maybe Merit will do well enough to release the BBI F-18 and F-16 repaints

popeye357 · Post by **popeye357** » Sat May 09, 2009 3:46 pm

Yes...they are horrible copies.....thats why I must have them!!!!!!!!!!!

sluff · Post by **sluff** » Sat May 09, 2009 4:44 pm

Just out of curiosity, since Admiral, BBI, and now JSI has all these models coming soon, how come NOTHING has shown up yet?

I am hopeful but a lot of my favorite things to collect are now going the way of the dinosaurs(Star Wars Titanium, Transformers classics and GI Joe), and the things that are still here are now too expensive to get (Star Wars, Marvel, Macross). I just hope these are not just mock-ups to guage the public interest in new products and then they decide that only a few loyal collectors are the only ones that will buy them, so they cancel production. Trust me I DO want all the items listed and I love the glimmer of hope for us but finger crossing may not be enough this time

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Sat May 09, 2009 4:57 pm

dragon53 wrote:The new Tiger I lacks the machine gun on the oldrelease and apparently lacks the commander figure, too.

dragon, sounds like it includes everything the 21C version did (from BadCat's description) -

Authentic Paint Scheme
• Rotating Turret & Elevating Cannon
• Fully Removable Turret
• Detailed Turret Interior
• Rolling Treads & Working Suspension
• Opening Turret Hatches
• Ammo Loading Hatch & Hull Hatches
• 3 x Opening Engine Panels
• Detailed Engine
• Removable Ring-mounted MG42
• Constructed of ABS Plastic
• Fully Assembled

Small Scale Military Headquarters

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