BBI - Blue Box Toys Information Q&A (Mike)

digger · Post by **digger** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:00 am

Birddog wrote: I wonder how retailers response was for a 1/18 scale A-10- Positive or Negative?

They loved it

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:07 am

Mike wrote:

" for Birddog
regarding the retailer response to an A-10 at Toy Fair I'm afraid that all such enquiries need to be referred to digger

Mike,

Please don't hold a grudge against all of us with the A-10 or what a board member said. We all are eager to see this amazing bird done as you can see. When things are kept in the gray, rumors and opinions run wild here. We don't mean any harm to you or BBI with what's been said. I appreciate the input and feedback you give us very much.

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:48 am

i think everybody understands. the A-10 is a must have to many.
people get extra hopeful when they see something they always wanted listed on a site.
i feel same way about F-4/F-86
maybe no news is good news

Shin Densetsu · Post by **Shin Densetsu** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:02 am

Mike will the black hornet be available exclusively online@TRU/amazon, or make it into the actual TRU stores? And will it ship before black friday?(I hope so since shopping on black friday is crazy and stressful!)

black friday=day after thanksgiving...when everyone goes nuts and lines upon lines are at every store imaginable back home.
And will the msrp still be 79.99?

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 11:52 am

KAGNEW wrote:i think everybody understands. the A-10 is a must have to many.
people get extra hopeful when they see something they always wanted listed on a site.
i feel same way about F-4/F-86
maybe no news is good news

I'd still rather here news than not here news. Especially concerning things, like the A-10, that I have always wanted.

SGT. Saunders · Post by **SGT. Saunders** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:07 pm

"popular" themes we've seen? For instance is it on your mind to branch into maybe British troops, or even Russian?

Hi Guys

Would love to see some 1/18 WWII British troops Europe, this is somthing we all would like to see. But I think the 1/18 scale company's are scareed to get into British figures they might not sell as well as US figures. But I say try it! I know I would buy a set x2

For Mike

If I have idea's for figures where and who do I send them to?

Thanks
SGT. Saunders

demetrop · Post by **demetrop** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:48 pm

Mike,

The Toys-R-Us\Amazon website lists a BBI 1/18 scale P-40 that is not available yet. Is this an error or is this a "wait and see"?

HardenSteel · Post by **HardenSteel** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 7:58 pm

SGT. Saunders wrote:
"popular" themes we've seen? For instance is it on your mind to branch into maybe British troops, or even Russian?

Hi Guys

Would love to see some 1/18 WWII British troops Europe, this is somthing we all would like to see. But I think the 1/18 scale company's are scareed to get into British figures they might not sell as well as US figures. But I say try it! I know I would buy a set x2

I'd buy more then 2 or 3. Also, where are the British tanks? Starving so long... there is no date to remember!

HD

compfire · Post by **compfire** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 7:11 pm

Mike,

A while back you said that BBI was planning to do another run of the F-16 Falcons. Is that still the plan for BBI? If so, do you have any estimate on a time frame?

Thanks,
Mike M

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 4:32 am

moved from another thread-Teamski

Hello Mike:

How is it possible to order BBi parts? A phone number or an address would be great.

Thank you for keeping us informed.

Eddie372

steelbonnet · Post by **steelbonnet** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 4:59 am

Well as a Brit,I`d love to see some Modern & WWII British troops.

Though Mike,I was disapointed with the brits already released.In that they were US figures not British kitted out figures. Though the DPM was rather good i thought.

Anyway Here`s to British WWII & Modern figures

Though What`s the possibilities of BBI doing more weapon/accessorie cards of both Modern & WWII & also including headwear in the sets too?

Also maybe BBI doing carded Head selection sets too (say carded set with 8 heads)?
With these you could actually brand to films (if you have the rights to do that),themes etc .
After all BBI have a large quanity of Actor/famous People heads in 1/6th so it wouldn`t be too difficult,just a matter of resizing like some of the past heads already done.

Oh & please any chance you could sometime give the BBI guys hip articulation,so they can open there legs for better stances,placed on vehicles better?

[EDIT] Just wanted to add,I have the exclusive Articulated Modern figures you did for whatever store it was (I`m in the UK & had a fellow collector get me them all). I for one was happy with the general layout of them.A couple of QC but over all I liked them & it shows you can give the figures more articulation. Though there is also the PTE/Eversparkle way to give the hips more articulation too.

Ja
Steel Bonnet

Post by **aferguson** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 9:28 am

Mike wrote:

"for Jesse James
Thanks for you enquiries and I regret to advise that it is not our policy to advise our future development plans. As for the "obscure" and "enemy to combat" questions we are constantly reviewing our line and the market demands and our development is driven by these factors.

for Birddog
No grudges from me..I'm just having some fun.
As for the A-10 you can rest assured that we are well aware of the demand from this board for this item, still in the end the decision....... and expense.... is ours

for Shin Densetsu
The black beauty will be widely available and not a TRU .com exclusive. I do not see it in TRU stores this year though...only the online business.

for Sgt. Saunders
you can tell me any ideas you have or send to the info line on our site ( that comes to me anyway)...I accept all of them and then reply with "wait and see"

for demetrop
We have no P-40 so I must assume this is an error from TRU/ Amazon"

Post by **aferguson** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 6:04 pm

Mike wrote:

"for steelbonnet
Thanks for your comments on the UK offering and you are correct that they were US figures with a repaint. Unfortunately until we are able to partner with a UK distributor that is prepared to take that market seriously and drive sufficient volume to recover costs, this will not change. We will continue to try however.

for Eddie372

thanks for your enquiry...actually we do not sell loose parts...are you looking for replacement or for other purposes?

for compfire
the F-16 is in production now, shipment will be late December "

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 9:07 pm

aferguson wrote:Mike wrote:

for Birddog
No grudges from me..I'm just having some fun.
As for the A-10 you can rest assured that we are well aware of the demand from this board for this item, still in the end the decision....... and expense.... is ours.

Mike,

Don't forget about all the money you'll make off of the A-10 if you do it.....

....

Thanks for your response.

Post by **p51** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:46 pm

Hey Mike, any word if the Red Devils F/A-18 Hornet will be produced for sure?

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:11 am

You read my mind P51. Any info Mike

-Rob

holensock · Post by **holensock** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:42 am

Mike, This isn't a question, but a pat on the back for a great job on the Sherman!! I finally got around to opening it up last night and it's AWSOME!! AWSOME!!! The figure is great and the tank is just BEAUTIFUL!! Anyone who doesn't have one, I'd put it on my Christmas list!!

Post by **aferguson** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:31 am

Mike wrote:

"for Birddog
people always assume we make a profit.."it ain't necessarily so"

for p51
could I suggest you direct your enquiry to BadCat Aviation.....you might get a surprise. "

KAGNEW · Post by **KAGNEW** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:47 am

hey Mike, how about a BBI F-16 in thunderbirds?

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:12 am

Mike,

Did you recieve very positive responses on everything you showed at the Fall Toy Fair? Thanks again for your time and attention.

compfire · Post by **compfire** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:45 am

Mike thanks for the update on the F-16. I am going to have to "wait & BUY"

and as far as this statement:

aferguson wrote:Mike wrote:

"for Eddie372

thanks for your enquiry...actually we do not sell loose parts...are you looking for replacement or for other purposes?

"

is it possible to get a pitot tube for a 1/18 F-16 (that is MIA)?

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:01 pm

Hmmmmmm............ Maybe good news on the Red Devils Hornet?????

-Rob

Post by **aferguson** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:02 pm

Mike wrote:

" for Birddog
Sorry to say that any comments regarding the response from the Fall Show must remain confidential with the exception of anything you want to know about the A-10 and, in that case....... please refer to digger

for compfire
on the pitot tube, just send an email to our info line and see to request one what happens ( I'll keep an eye out for it)

for USCGSARdog
Woops! .....just heard some bad news on this Red Devil...more info soon

for KAGNEW
A T-Bird Falcon?...wait and see"

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:49 pm

-Rob

Post by **aferguson** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:54 am

Mike wrote:

"for compfire
saw your email to CL on the pitot...you're all set"

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