New FOV at Target

Sky Ray · Post by **Sky Ray** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:32 pm

Finished inspecting the 1:32 Bravo Team Bradley, the BT Bradley doesn't have an openable rear troop ramp.

Left to right: Woodland camo Bradley, ODS, OIF, and 1:32 Bravo Team.

Ziegler2112 · Post by **Ziegler2112** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:59 pm

dragon53 wrote:Does anyone know if the FOV 1/32 M60 Patton spotted recently in Target is the old diecast M60 (photo below) or a new mold?

The Pattons I've been seeing recently are the diecasts from the Action Series.

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:43 am

ZIEGLER2112:

Thanks for the info.
Are the M60 Pattons you are now seeing in Target the same as in the photo I posted?....(I think the M60 in the photo is Enthusiast series).

Ziegler2112 · Post by **Ziegler2112** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:45 am

No. The ones I've seen in the Action Series have no weathering whatsoever. Therefore, the NATO paint scheme stands out very well. The difference is quite noticeable.

I've been hoping for a Paladin in NATO green, which is the only modern vehicle that hasn't been released in that particular paint scheme.

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:12 pm

ZIEGLER2112:

Two more questions:

1.Since you've seen them in person and I've seen them only in photos, which is the better M60-NATO paint: the M60-Enthusiast or M60-Action?
2. Is the M60-Action an all-new release?

Ziegler2112 · Post by **Ziegler2112** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:37 pm

I like and own both versions. Paint on both is the same with the exception of the added weathering on the Enthusiast Edition.

I first seen the M60 Action series in early '07.

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 1:28 pm

ZIEGLER2112:

Thanks for the info.
Another question--does the FOV M60 model number #80209 apply to the Enthusiast or Action model?

(One of the internet dealers has the #80209 M60, but they don't say whether it's the Enthusiast or Action version)

Ziegler2112 · Post by **Ziegler2112** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 1:37 pm

sku: 80209 is Enthusiast
sku: 90209 is Action Series...although the box may be marked as #90000

I have some info regarding this on my webpage: http://timeword.homestead.com/files/Forces_of_Valor.htm

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:24 pm

Ruger wrote:So T-man, you're saying all those older M1's are gone now? Dang, upon seeing the new scheme of things, I was going to see if you could pick me up of those...

Yes, I haven't seen the Enthusiast M1s since the days before and immediately after Christmas. When they were out, I saw one or two at different times at both the Riverpark and north Clovis Targets. The Target at Blackstone & Bullard had a full case of 6-8 of them right before Christmas. While I was pleased to see $50 tanks selling for half that at Target, I didn't give them too much notice, having purchased that particular M1 back in 2004. If I come across one in the near future, I'll give you a holler

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:51 pm

ZIEGLER2112:

Thanks a lot--your information was real helpful. I didn't know FOV had 2 versions of the 1/32 M60.
I was going to try and find an M60 at Target for $26, but since they're the Action version, I'll stick with my original plan to buy the Enthusiast version online. Thanks again.

ketelone · Post by **ketelone** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:41 pm

I picked up my Stryker. I like it. I'm going to have to get a couple... I also liked the Abrams, Bradley, etc. For $19.99 you can't beat it...

ketelone · Post by **ketelone** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:43 pm

Dragon,
Keep checking out the Targets. Sometimes you can get lucky and get an Enthsiast version in an Action box for $25.99....

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 9:16 am

ZIEGLER2112:

Back to a previous question---are you saying the M60-NATO paint Action is better looking than the Enthusiast version because the Action version looks better without weathering?

ltcbj · Post by **ltcbj** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:14 am

This is a test. Just a test. Disregard. Thank you.

Der Kommandant · Post by **Der Kommandant** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:35 pm

Questions: Do the Stryker's wheels turn? And is the .50 cal bendy?

ketelone · Post by **ketelone** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:27 pm

The wheels do spin and the machine gun is not"bendy."

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:34 pm

All the wheels spin, but the front ones do not turn as they do on the FOV LAV-25. The MG and its mount are indeed made of stiff plastic. The gun has its full range of traverse and elevation. Only the commander's hatch and the forward hatch for the troop compartment open. The rear ramp, driver's hatch, and roof hatches over the passenger compartment do not open.

Der Kommandant · Post by **Der Kommandant** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:00 pm

Thanks for the information.

DocTodd · Post by **DocTodd** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:10 pm

Saw the p-51 at Target in Round Rock, as well as M1 and Bradley. Look like cheaper quality all plastic as noted above. The P-51 prop blades appear fairly thick. Was hoping to see a Stryker but No Go.
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ltcbj · Post by **ltcbj** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:28 am

Any photos available?

ketelone · Post by **ketelone** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:53 am

When I purchased my Stryker, I asked an associate to see "if there were more in the back." I was shocked when he said he would check. Usually you get the response, "what we have is on the shelf." When the box came out, it was filled with 6 vehicles. There was only one Stryker of the 6.

ketelone · Post by **ketelone** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:21 pm

Well, I returned to a couple of Tagets and purchased another Styker and I finally found the tank crew (2 tankers and crate, wire and gear). Picked up 3 of them.....

Sky Ray · Post by **Sky Ray** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:46 pm

Finally got the Stryker yesterday. I've been playing around with it and my FOV Soldiers of Steel figs make better personnel, even through they are Marines.

Btw, I noticed most Target have the aircrafts, while some don't have the vehicles, as in no price tag or shelf space...

Der Kommandant · Post by **Der Kommandant** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 4:42 pm

Picked up a Stryker today. The Target had Blackhawks, Mustangs, and Bradleys. Sad to say, the quality of the new products are poor, especially on the Blackhawk.
Question: Is the Stryker oversized? It doesn't seem to be scaled right; the fifty caliber is outrageously long. The whole vehicle seems out of proportion. Anyone else notice this? Is it supposed to be this large?