BBI 1:32Wild Cat

Jagdpanther · Post by **Jagdpanther** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:55 am

Anyone get there's from Bad Cats Toys yet?

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:18 am

I have one coming from Foxhole toys, does Bad Cat have them yet?

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:24 am

SABREFAN:

Badcat's website said the Wildcat was due Dec. 8.
I hope you post photos of your Wildcat when it arrives.

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:29 am

I sure will dragon, looking forward to seeing it.

AMERICAN_GRENADIER · Post by **AMERICAN_GRENADIER** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:48 am

I received mine last week from another on line dealer. 42.95 shipped!

Jagdpanther · Post by **Jagdpanther** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:06 pm

No I ordered mine from Bad Cats Toys that why I wanted to see if anyone else got there. I guess not.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 4:56 pm

Badcat just got them in today (Thursday). I've had one preordered since June, and it should be shipping shortly

[CAT]CplSlade · Post by **[CAT]CplSlade** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:03 pm

Got one on ebay last night from Rezzed Collectibles ($39.95 + free shipping) and it is already in the mail to me.

mkxiv · Post by **mkxiv** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:45 pm

We recived our shipment earlier this week. Its another well done model by BBI.

jlspec · Post by **jlspec** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 6:24 pm

Did anyone get their pre-order Wildcat from Military Toyshop yet?

mikeg · Post by **mikeg** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:20 pm

I got mine from MTS today, along with the phantom and dauntless-pretty quick arrival considering I sent a money order.

Dauntless · Post by **Dauntless** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:35 pm

Just got mine from Foxhole today.

RAD 2112 · Post by **RAD 2112** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:08 am

Is $40 the going price for a BBI Wildcat?

mikeg · Post by **mikeg** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:25 pm

give or take a dollar or two, yep. Also, looking from front to back, both elevators are off a little, the rudder seems straight, but I guess I need to heat up the tab on one and see if that cures it.

AMERICAN_GRENADIER · Post by **AMERICAN_GRENADIER** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:11 pm

RAD 2112 wrote:Is $40 the going price for a BBI Wildcat?

heres the best price i can find! this includes shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/BBI-ELITE-FORCE-1-3 ... 7C294%3A50

RAD 2112 · Post by **RAD 2112** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:37 pm

AMERICAN_GRENADIER wrote:
RAD 2112 wrote:Is $40 the going price for a BBI Wildcat?
heres the best price i can find! this includes shipping
BBI F4F Wildcat

I saw that as well...

Here's the most important question:
Is it worth the $43?

I have been collecting inexpensive 21C AC that I am almost wincing at the prospect of collecting +$40 AC.

Panzer_M · Post by **Panzer_M** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 3:31 pm

The Seller has 21st Double Nuthing for 42$

AMERICAN_GRENADIER · Post by **AMERICAN_GRENADIER** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:48 pm

RAD 2112 wrote:
AMERICAN_GRENADIER wrote: heres the best price i can find! this includes shipping
BBI F4F Wildcat
I saw that as well...

Here's the most important question:
Is it worth the $43?

I have been collecting inexpensive 21C AC that I am almost wincing at the prospect of collecting +$40 AC.

Trust me its worth it! Its one of the best done 1/32 planes i have. I also have the Dauntless and they are both fantastic. I also collect 21C but how many BF-109's and P-51"s can you have? BBI's new 1/32 represent 2 of the most important planes of the war!

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:30 pm

I am a HUGE fan of the BBI Wildcat and Dauntless. They are as good as it gets in my book.

AMERICAN_GRENADIER · Post by **AMERICAN_GRENADIER** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 7:58 am

I believe the higher price is something we will need to get used to. The fact of rising costs in China and minimum orders being doubled will continue to have its affect. I for one am willing to pay alittle more if the quality is good! and these 2 planes are great!

RAD 2112 · Post by **RAD 2112** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 9:05 am

AMERICAN_GRENADIER wrote: Trust me its worth it! Its one of the best done 1/32 planes i have. I also have the Dauntless and they are both fantastic. I also collect 21C but how many BF-109's and P-51"s can you have? BBI's new 1/32 represent 2 of the most important planes of the war!

OK... you broke me. Now, I'll have to get a Wildcat... and maybe a Dauntless.
At least BBI hit the nail on the head by going with Lt. James Swett's plane.

BTW: I have all of the Bf-109F/Gs and P-51B/C/Ds.

I still think they should have made schemes for Eric Hartmann, Gunther Rall, Bud Anderson, Richard A. Peterson, etc.
...but I digress

AMERICAN_GRENADIER · Post by **AMERICAN_GRENADIER** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 1:46 pm

RAD 2112 wrote:
AMERICAN_GRENADIER wrote: Trust me its worth it! Its one of the best done 1/32 planes i have. I also have the Dauntless and they are both fantastic. I also collect 21C but how many BF-109's and P-51"s can you have? BBI's new 1/32 represent 2 of the most important planes of the war!
OK... you broke me. Now, I'll have to get a Wildcat... and maybe a Dauntless.
At least BBI hit the nail on the head by going with Lt. James Swett's plane.

BTW: I have all of the Bf-109F/Gs and P-51B/C/Ds.
I still think they should have made schemes for Eric Hartmann, Gunther Rall, Bud Anderson, Richard A. Peterson, etc.
...but I digress

I agree with your choices for more repaints especially the Rall, Hartmann and Anderson.
its just nice to add a new plane to your collections. I have a real good dealer if you need help. always deals on multiple items.

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:14 pm

Historically, I would have preferred that BBI had chosen Butch O'Hare's F4F instread of Swett's because of the trivia (O'Hare airport and his father was Al Capone's lawyer-turned-informant). However, I think Swett's F4F paint scheme is better than O'Hare's old paint scheme.

nooker21 · Post by **nooker21** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:05 pm

I want that one! Or a Midway scheme! Please, BBI? I've always wanted the Felix the cat logo on the side...

AMERICAN_GRENADIER · Post by **AMERICAN_GRENADIER** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:04 pm

I saw a picture of a possible Midway version from a bbi distributor