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any one going and is mert going to show any new f14 shot?

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Black_Dragon_One wrote:any one going and is mert going to show any new f14 shot?

No, but I will be purchasing the exclusive Doctor Who figures which will be released online sometime after the event.

Won't be going this year. Went in '06. It's a lot of fun.

There were a couple of booths in the merchant section that were selling some XD, and the prices were pretty good by today's standards.

No exclusives like a few years or one year before though. Missed those.

I'll be there! Will look for the F-14....

One of my best buds who builds all the displays for Hasbro is setting up right now. Look for a very cool Clone Wars diorama (he made it).

check out his website.
www.dioramadreams.com

Tambo wrote:One of my best buds who builds all the displays for Hasbro is setting up right now. Look for a very cool Clone Wars diorama (he made it).

check out his website.
www.dioramadreams.com

I love his work..

Man, I wish I was going. There are two Masters of the Universe SDCC exclusives I want there. I have been a life long fan of that line and they are releasing an awesome art book and figure only available at the show. Oh well, such is life.

Airacobra wrote:Man, I wish I was going. There are two Masters of the Universe SDCC exclusives I want there.

dandaman wrote:

Airacobra wrote:Man, I wish I was going. There are two Masters of the Universe SDCC exclusives I want there.

You must be the coolest guy on your block.

the website says the memberships are sold out. Anyone know if you can check out the booths without being a member?

Merit is supposed to be showing off the JSI 1/18 F-14 at Comic Con this year.

P47faninchicago wrote:the website says the memberships are sold out. Anyone know if you can check out the booths without being a member?

You might be able to volunteer and work a shift or two to get in, but you can not walk up and just check out the booths.

Admission (memberships) sold out months ago (perhaps as long ago as April). And you will probably not find scalpers outside selling badges. I went last year and signed up late ... so I only got a Sunday pass.

That said, when I was there on Saturday I went to the Midway instead. It was a blast!

It's an increasingly difficult event to get invovled with. It's disappointing. They're discussing moving it, and rightly so. SD isn't capable of supporting it any longer.

The F-14 IS HERE!!! Oh my goodness so so much to write... I had a LONG discussion with the guys at the booth!

F-14 UPDATE ----------------------

They had the same prototype as the weekend of heros (I think?) show. Man is this F-14 BIG, and I mean HUGE HUGE big.

LANDING GEAR - So, I got to see the landing gear, and they had a special version of what it will look like since the prototype's gear is broken. They have SPRING suspension and do indeed retract into the aircraft, and have locking pieces that make sure they don't collapse when extended. It looks amazing, especially the spring suspension!!!

RADAR DISH - That's right, the nose flips up to reveal the radar dome!!

COCKPIT - So amazingly detailed, it's really awesome to see. NO removable ejector seats, though they said in all future models it'll be there.

SPEED BRAKE - The speed brake flap near the tail flips up, but the design isn't finalized yet so it doesn't stay up at the moment.

OPENING PANELS - Yup, certain panels on the right side flip down, and when they are flipped up you can barely even tell they are there. The main guy I spoke to said he didn't even realized they opened till he tilted the plane and they flipped open!

RELEASE DATE - He is thinking October this year. He seemed pretty sure. The SU-27 and F-15 are next year, late. SU-27 will be first.

LITTLE DETAILS - Even the pitot tubes are there, and in perfect detail! The aircraft is amazing with detail, even in all grey scheme!!

PRICE - He's thinking about $230 or around that.

PAINT SCHEME - He had just seen the finished paint scheme and said it looked amazing, and WILL have BBI's style signature weathering!!

BAD NEWS - No rudder, Aileron, or flap movement. But the wings do move.

F-22 - They're pushing for an F-22 to go with the SU-27...

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JSI PACKAGING

So, they had the P-38 and Corsair JSI redone 21st aircraft there in final packaging, and they have REALLY listened to the customers. Gone are the flimsy thin cardboard and windows... to a degree. There's a FULL flap that covers the entire window (two sides of the box) and reenforces the cardboard around it... and you can lift it up to see the window, even 'lock' the flap into place so vendors can display the aircraft in this neat display. It's really cool to see this new packaging, and I'll get some photos tomorrow of it. The guy I talked to said this new 'flap' should remove most shipping damage problems.

The packaging looks very 21st ish, but more like TKO's style of packaging with clouds and blue skies with the aircraft flying. It's simple, but effective.

So that's my report for now. Photos when I can get a chance!!

YYYYEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !

Can't wait NOW !!!!!!! i guess the shipping will be ENORMOUS ! maybe i should plan a global command for all the EUROPEAN members .... ?????

luckily for us the strong EURO will settle theses costs !!!!!!

Can you post more picture ? i am beginning to be crazy with this F 14 !!!!! i really hope the planning will be respected because it's a trend in our hobby to have announcements tacking years to become reality

i now can wait serenly my A1 skyraider or my thunderbird F16 with this TOMCAT

Awesome news!! The F-14 sounds amazing and it will be awesome to see what the F-15 and SU-27 look like. I don't think $230 is that bad for this bird either.

The F-22 sounds nice, but what the heck about an A-10 in 1/18?

Did you ask them about pushing or the possibilities of an A-10 in 1/18???

Airacobra wrote:You must be the coolest guy on your block.

Speaking of cool, the Doctor Who exclusives sold out in under 6 minutes at WhoNa.com...

did he say what the S1 paint scheme will be?

Sounds very promising now, and perhaps worth the price tag. I still have weight concerns, however.

Did the BBI weathering comment imply that they are part of BBI?....cause if so i know for a fact they have molds for a Hind and prototypes of a B-17 and C-47.

$230 will effectively keep me from buying the plane, unfortunately. I think my 1:18 days are over......

-Ski

awesome

$230 - not a prob

Starting to save for that F-14. I don't want to miss out on that one as it is too much of a 1:18 godsend and is one of my favorite jet fighters. Perhaps I'll use that plane to cap off my collection, since I won't have room for anything else

Still hoping to get one. But as I've mentioned before...shipping will be crucial....but reading P-51's post, I started to feel giddy like a little kid again. Something I haven't felt in a long time with this hobby.

Gwd I want one so bad!!!!!!!!!!

my buddy is out there and i asked him to get some photos

Great News for us collectors! I will easily throw down for 2 or 3 of them. Gotta make a custom Sundowners paint scheme.

Thanks for the intel Britt. Too bad I couldn't be there with you (just like old times)!

-Z