Any word on the rumored release of 1/18th King Tiger?
Any word on the rumored release of 1/18th King Tiger?
HEllo all,
Any news on the supposed release of a 1/18th KT from 21C?
Thanks all and have a great holiday!
Skip
Any news on the supposed release of a 1/18th KT from 21C?
Thanks all and have a great holiday!
Skip
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I seem to recall hearing talk about a "soon to arrive" King Tiger when I first started visiting the SSHQ 2 years ago. Of course, at that time, the Avenger was available for pre-order on the Toy Federation and on BCA's "coming soon" list. So maybe we will see it in '07--I'm keeping my fingers crossed! It's been quite a while since anyone has released a new tank of any kind.
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zu lange vertröstet zu lange belogen
Verraten und verkauft,
Durch den Dreck und über den Tisch gezogen.
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Yea i recall the posts on this & like anything I`ve tried to put it aside till whenever we DO see it. Till there`s photos galor of it I`m trying Not to be excited.
Though who am I kidding I`d love to get my paws on a couple of these bad boys to put in my Kampfgruppen.
Couldn`t someone at TUS steal us a photo of this badboy no matter how far along it is in R&D/production? Pretty Please![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Though who am I kidding I`d love to get my paws on a couple of these bad boys to put in my Kampfgruppen.
Couldn`t someone at TUS steal us a photo of this badboy no matter how far along it is in R&D/production? Pretty Please
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It is a "given" that the KT will be made in 1/18. Same as a T-34, they are both classic tanks, known by anyone at all interested in military matters.
The only problem is when it will be made and by whom? 21C has hinted that a KT is "in the works". How far along? None of us know, and if anyone is "in the know", they arn't talking.
I'll be at the ToyFair, and will post pics of anything of any interest to this board. Be advised though, I don't usually go the first couple of days of the Fair, so somebody else will probably post pics before I do.
I'm sure interested in what 21C, AT, Dragon and Side Show Toys have in store, they all always have neat stuff on display.
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The only problem is when it will be made and by whom? 21C has hinted that a KT is "in the works". How far along? None of us know, and if anyone is "in the know", they arn't talking.
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I'll be at the ToyFair, and will post pics of anything of any interest to this board. Be advised though, I don't usually go the first couple of days of the Fair, so somebody else will probably post pics before I do.
I'm sure interested in what 21C, AT, Dragon and Side Show Toys have in store, they all always have neat stuff on display.
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Maybe a James Bond type hidden camera for any "Secured" areas though![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
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These days there is really no difference between showing an item "to a few people", and showing it to the world and the manufacturers know this so they are not going to show any item unless they are prepared for everyone to know about it, especially in this highly competitive 1:18 scale model market where letting your competitor know what you're doing could sabotage your development efforts.
Maybe a James Bond type hidden camera for any "Secured" areas though
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These days there is really no difference between showing an item "to a few people", and showing it to the world and the manufacturers know this so they are not going to show any item unless they are prepared for everyone to know about it, especially in this highly competitive 1:18 scale model market where letting your competitor know what you're doing could sabotage your development efforts.
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Is this KT supposed to have an interior?
I guess that's a stupid question if its not even firmly extant, but I'm curious
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I asked TKO........
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I have personally seen and held a prototype of the 1:18 scale King Tiger. There were a few issues that 21c was working on so at the time it still needs a few months of work before it would be ready to start the final production run in mass qty.
I think the ability to quickly addapt the halftrack variants became an easier trigger for them to pull in the Armor department. I think it just got put on a back burner. My guess is that we will see her come back in a more finished form soon. Most of what I am aware of so far is in the wings department. The Armor stuff has been kinda hush hush so far. Today I was told that there is lots of new stuff coming in both the air and the land departments for 1:18. Expect to hear a little of that in Jan. with the major push happening around Toy Fair time.
So far I am VERY impressed with what I do know. It's going to be a fun year!
I think the ability to quickly addapt the halftrack variants became an easier trigger for them to pull in the Armor department. I think it just got put on a back burner. My guess is that we will see her come back in a more finished form soon. Most of what I am aware of so far is in the wings department. The Armor stuff has been kinda hush hush so far. Today I was told that there is lots of new stuff coming in both the air and the land departments for 1:18. Expect to hear a little of that in Jan. with the major push happening around Toy Fair time.
So far I am VERY impressed with what I do know. It's going to be a fun year!
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That's great news TKO! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Any word on accessory, weapon or head/helmet kits of any kind?
Oh and with what appears to be major success with the Pak-40, can we hope to see other smaller items like a nebelwerfer, MG nest, mortars, bren carrier, etc..?
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Any word on accessory, weapon or head/helmet kits of any kind?
Oh and with what appears to be major success with the Pak-40, can we hope to see other smaller items like a nebelwerfer, MG nest, mortars, bren carrier, etc..?
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For those that don't know about ToyFair, there are regulations about who can carry a camera and who can take pics of the featured new toys.
That said, I have creditials to be listed as "Press" and I am allowed to take pics of whatever is on display.
Now that said, and the fact that at ToyFair time they make you prove who and what you are..yada yada......but if you are a buyer, you can do anything you want, and with the growth of picture phones, it's silly to try to restrict anybody from taking pics, and my son just bought a bazillion pixel Sony camera just a little bigger than a credit card. How can you keep that from being whipped out ant used in 5 seconds.
As I said buyers are the kings. Badges are color coded and at the Dragon booth, while talking to guys, in mid-sentance, the Dragon guys walked away from me to talk to a buyer and do some serious butt kissing.
I gotta say, 21C and Side Show Toys were aces as far as I'm concerned, great people, they are very free with their time and sure know how to make friends. (Side Show are 12" and larger figures).
If ToyFair is held, and I'm alive and still living in NYC, I'll post pics. Alot can happen in the time left to ToyFair, and nothing is guaranteed these days.
Last years ToyFair pics are on my Webshots.
TTT
That said, I have creditials to be listed as "Press" and I am allowed to take pics of whatever is on display.
Now that said, and the fact that at ToyFair time they make you prove who and what you are..yada yada......but if you are a buyer, you can do anything you want, and with the growth of picture phones, it's silly to try to restrict anybody from taking pics, and my son just bought a bazillion pixel Sony camera just a little bigger than a credit card. How can you keep that from being whipped out ant used in 5 seconds.
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As I said buyers are the kings. Badges are color coded and at the Dragon booth, while talking to guys, in mid-sentance, the Dragon guys walked away from me to talk to a buyer and do some serious butt kissing.
I gotta say, 21C and Side Show Toys were aces as far as I'm concerned, great people, they are very free with their time and sure know how to make friends. (Side Show are 12" and larger figures).
If ToyFair is held, and I'm alive and still living in NYC, I'll post pics. Alot can happen in the time left to ToyFair, and nothing is guaranteed these days.
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for the passed few years Toy Fair has been a big let down but it's looking like this year's will be much more fun with all the news and clues we're hearing from both 21c and AT. And who knows, maybe BBI will have a thing or two to show us as well, after what's been a pretty quiet year for them.
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