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

Post by **aferguson** » Mon May 14, 2007 3:34 am

Mike wrote:

"for chunks,
Ahhhhh...Plato...student of Socrates...a philosopher...and your quote is from his writings on "The Theories of the Form"...although I do think he said it was a "potential chicken"........and whilst he was a learned man...theories are not always practice.
So I can still reserve my rights to hold back my answers.

to all,
for those that are asking for images of the Hellcat...hmmmm...well actually..I don't have any"

Morian Miner · Post by **Morian Miner** » Mon May 14, 2007 1:51 pm

aferguson wrote:Mike wrote:

"for chunks,
Ahhhhh...Plato...student of Socrates...a philosopher...and your quote is from his writings on "The Theories of the Form"...although I do think he said it was a "potential chicken"........and whilst he was a learned man...theories are not always practice.
So I can still reserve my rights to hold back my answers.

to all,
for those that are asking for images of the Hellcat...hmmmm...well actually..I don't have any"

Ah, cannot beat a theoretical discussion with a toy maker. If it is true that birds evolved from a type of dinosaur, then the egg came first. The chicken evolved later from one of its egg-laying predecessors.

chunks · Post by **chunks** » Mon May 14, 2007 7:18 pm

aferguson wrote:Mike wrote:

"for chunks,
Ahhhhh...Plato...student of Socrates...a philosopher...and your quote is from his writings on "The Theories of the Form"...although I do think he said it was a "potential chicken"........and whilst he was a learned man...theories are not always practice.
So I can still reserve my rights to hold back my answers.

LOL

That's what I deserve for using a cutrate college outline!!! Thanks for not going all recursive on me with this.

FieroDude · Post by **FieroDude** » Mon May 14, 2007 7:23 pm

When it comes to the chicken or the egg, I try not to think of which came first, but what size frying pan I am going to need.

Killerf6 · Post by **Killerf6** » Tue May 15, 2007 8:30 am

FieroDude wrote:When it comes to the chicken or the egg, I try not to think of which came first, but what size frying pan I am going to need.

Ah, now there is a truly wise man.

scbvideoboy · Post by **scbvideoboy** » Tue May 15, 2007 4:22 pm

FieroDude wrote:When it comes to the chicken or the egg, I try not to think of which came first, but what size frying pan I am going to need.

This is much better than talking about BBI's new stuff

DH

FieroDude · Post by **FieroDude** » Tue May 15, 2007 4:31 pm

scbvideoboy wrote:
FieroDude wrote:When it comes to the chicken or the egg, I try not to think of which came first, but what size frying pan I am going to need.
This is much better than talking about BBI's new stuff

DH

While walking through the desert, seeking out mirages on the horizon, it is not uncommon to tell odd tales and share strange thoughts to prevent boredom. Of course, this may also be a sign that one has been walking in the desert for too long...

Post by **aferguson** » Wed May 16, 2007 5:08 am

Mike wrote:

"for Morian Miner,
on chickens and eggs, now you are taking the discussion to a form of animal genealogy and evolution...but ponder this...you ask "if it is true"...what if it is not?
The question remains.

for all,
I'll see if I can get some blue bird pics...shipment will be June so given ship time, etc..you can expect to see it by August latest"

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Mon May 21, 2007 4:41 am

FieroDude wrote:
scbvideoboy wrote: This is much better than talking about BBI's new stuff

DH
While walking through the desert, seeking out mirages on the horizon, it is not uncommon to tell odd tales and share strange thoughts to prevent boredom. Of course, this may also be a sign that one has been walking in the desert for too long...

My favorite is Popeyes then KFC.

I don't really like Churches . It has no taste.

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Mon May 21, 2007 8:20 am

Well, for a sneak peak at new stuff I will share my finest, homemade, buttermilk soaked chicken rubbed wil herbs and spices----UMMMMMMMMM I don't know which I want more the chicken or then new bbi

scbvideoboy · Post by **scbvideoboy** » Mon May 21, 2007 1:46 pm

My favorite is Popeyes then KFC. I don't really like Churches . It has no taste.

I thought it tasted like chicken

Just got my 1/18 1966 Ambulance and 1/12 1985 Lotus 85T way cool.

DH

Plane Nuts · Post by **Plane Nuts** » Thu May 24, 2007 12:07 am

Mike: Is there a drop date for the stuff at Target? I know they will be doing a minor reset in the next week for Transformer movie toys, and I was curious if you guys would slot in at that time or during one of the summer resets?

MightyMustang · Post by **MightyMustang** » Thu May 24, 2007 11:24 am

I would really love to see the up graded Hellcat. Hopefully we will get pics of it before it comes out.

Post by **aferguson** » Thu May 31, 2007 4:59 am

Info from Mike:

There is a new Corsair repaint on the way. It's Boyington's white 86 Lulubelle. No release date given but i imagine it will be fairly soon.

Also, Mike will be sending me production pictures of the new Hellcat, probably within a week or so.

scope uk · Post by **scope uk** » Thu May 31, 2007 8:30 am

aferguson wrote:Info from Mike:

There is a new Corsair repaint on the way. It's Boyington's white 86 Lulubelle. No release date given but i imagine it will be fairly soon.

Also, Mike will be sending me production pictures of the new Hellcat, probably within a week or so.

sounds good to me

can't wait to see the pics of the Hellcat!!! I am hoping this means that BBI has a lot of stuff on the way for us

Mike wil the UK be getting the Hellcat/ any ideas what we will gethere in the UK? I am sure the new red devil figure would go down well i know i'd get multiples because he is a brit and i'm a modern collector. I'm looking forward to hearing what turns up at Target i know someone going to the US in August so hopefully i'll be able to get him to pick me up something new or additional items from Target.

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Thu May 31, 2007 10:38 am

I am really looking forward to those Hellcat photos. Bring em on!

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu May 31, 2007 10:44 am

Cool I cant wait I cant wait to see them......bring them on now,,,I say.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:20 pm

Mike when will we see some more 1/18 Zero Fighter's?

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:59 pm

Another 1:18 version of Boyington's fighter? Yes, I am a very big Boyington fan and this is the supurb BBI Corsair, but there's already the 21c example, soon to be followed by another...

Post by **aferguson** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:28 pm

Mike wrote:

"for VMF115
more green Zeros will be there in a couple of months

for scopeuk
Gargoyle should be taking some for you.
In Target it will only be Apache and Blackhawk by way of Aircraft at this time ...but figures and vehicles too.

for Mighty Mustang
ok..I'm confused...you are looking forward to seeing the "upgraded Hellcat"...this implies there is a current one to improve upon...I really think the bbi one will be the first.

for Plane Nuts,
we have shipped Target...up to them now but I think you will see it mid to late June in some stores
and all stores by July.

for Quixote 511,
I'll pass on the chicken thanks, but aferg has the previews now"

Hellcat pics to follow...

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:30 pm

Aferg you have the pics yet? if you do I will post them for you.

tankduel · Post by **tankduel** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:58 pm

Mike, I was only kidding about the free stuff

Please gimme a bone though about how things look for more BBI product availability here.

tankduel wrote:Hi Mike
You missed this a few months back? Can I take the credit for finding you a buyer in NZ, if so, where's all my free stuff! haha

tankduel wrote:Mike, a while back I suggested BBI should try 'The Warehouse' retail chain in NZ. Well, I was just there doing some Xmas shopping and I almost feinted when I came across the BBI Warriors of the world. I bought a stack and will be back for more. I hope this is the precursor to more BBI lines being sold there? I'll be beside myself if that happens, the 1/18 WW2 and modern stuff will sell well here.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:25 pm

Can we get a Druuummmmmm role please for aferg.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:07 pm

I think aferg feel asleep at the computer

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:05 am

Mike wrote:

"for tankduel,
so should I lie to you or keep it straight?..my way is to tell it like it is...so....well sorry.
The Warehouse ( which is well known to me) is a mainstream buyer of toys...they don't get the military picture at all I'm sad to say. NZ has a rich history in the military and great events such as Wanaka...but it ends there.

for VMF115,
well I did my part...I can hear afreg snoring from here...anyway I'm sure you'll like them...there is one error and it will be fixed before shipment."