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

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:15 am

I love the hellcat, Thank you aferg and mike. It looks like you have a real winner with this one too,

tkjaer21 · Post by **tkjaer21** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:33 am

I love that plane too. What is the minor detail that is mising? I do not see it?

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:35 am

tkjaer21 wrote:I love that plane too. What is the minor detail that is mising? I do not see it?

I think the forward cockpit windscreen is missing some reinforcement. that's all no big deal, I bet they can fix that real quick.

MightyMustang · Post by **MightyMustang** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:35 am

That is sooooooooooo freakin sweeeeet! Very nice job BBI!!! Soon I will have my Hellcat that represents a famous ace and it will look so very nice sitting next to Marines Dream.

Another winner from BBI.

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:01 am

Friggin A awesome----I loves it!

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:22 am

it's a piece of junk.......that windscreen is a nightmare. Giant step backwards, i say..

(love me, Mike?....heheh...

)

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:33 am

aferguson wrote:it's a piece of junk.......that windscreen is a nightmare. Giant step backwards, i say..

(love me, Mike?....heheh... )

LOL

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:48 am

Beautiful model. I am really looking forward to getting the Hellcat. NICE!

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:28 am

aferguson wrote:it's a piece of junk.......that windscreen is a nightmare. Giant step backwards, i say..

(love me, Mike?....heheh... )

Thanks for posting

I wouldn't say the entire plane is a piece of junk - the fuselage, wings, and especially the cockpit detail look great! I do agree that the windscreen needs some work however. Some of the framing isn't painted!

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:34 am

Agree, the cockpit detail is outstanding.. Wish it had the folding wings, but it looks great regardless and the weathering is well done. Count me in!

Mike, any chance I'll see that CD full of product photos for the database that we've discussed in the past?

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:39 am

grunt1 wrote:

"....Wish it had the folding wings.."

It does.....are you ok?

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:40 am

It does have folding wings.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:42 am

Yes, the wings do fold, and it looks like the got the dihedral right which is something 21c didn't quite get with their Avenger. My other concerns aside, I can't wait to see this plane in person!

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 10:06 am

I can take the windscreen being off for all of the other detail that is there. The cockpit has me sold, and the folding wings are icing on the cake.

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 10:15 am

aferguson wrote:grunt1 wrote:

"....Wish it had the folding wings.."

It does.....are you ok?

Wow! Yes, now I'm better than ok. Guess I lost track of the story after someone said that details like that might disappear to hit a price point or something. Great news! (now, about my other question...?)

scope uk · Post by **scope uk** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 10:35 am

That Hellcat is brilliant i love the pics thanks very much mike for releasing and Aferg/VMF115 for posting them

Mike are you able to say what figures Target will be getting will they be the Seals/marines/ army guys etc? i will be looking on the net for reports and my friend will be going with a long list in August

I don't suppose you know where Gargoyle will be selling BBI? i just want to know where to look.

Timbo · Post by **Timbo** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:29 am

Are those provisions for for underwing stores or just the ammunition chutes that I am seeing?

JohnLumley · Post by **JohnLumley** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:41 am

Very nicely done Mike. Thanks for putting out a new bird for us plane nuts.

Will the pilot figure be a new mold?

And yes, please fix the front windscreen.

Thank you bbi & mike!

tkjaer21 · Post by **tkjaer21** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:31 pm

Ditto from the above post, now make a Hind D.

Please.

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:11 pm

Love it! I just hope it doesn't have the sagging problem like the Avenger's wings.

MightyMustang · Post by **MightyMustang** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:01 pm

aferguson wrote:it's a piece of junk.......that windscreen is a nightmare. Giant step backwards, i say..

(love me, Mike?....heheh... )

Peice of junk? A giant step backwards? Oh please say your kidding. The windscreen is not a big deal because the rest of the Hellcat looks awsome. But if your not kidding then its your opinion and you have a right to them but at least BBI had the nards to come out with a Hellcat and give us Hellcat fans what we were begging for.

Website · Post by **Teamski** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:17 pm

It's looking a lot better than the original prototype. The windshield is not 100%, but it still looks a lot better than the P-40. I'm happy I got mine pre-ordered. Thanks for the pics!

-Ski

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:48 pm

aferguson wrote: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."

the windshield will be fixed

USCGSARdog · Post by **USCGSARdog** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:36 pm

I love it! Great job Mike/bbi! I think Felix looks pretty sharp there on the cowl, by the way.

As far as the windscreen goes, I don't consider that to be a big deal. It can be easily remedied.

Now to get my paws on one.......

.

-Rob