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

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 4:19 pm

MightyMustang wrote:

"...Oh please say your kidding....."

I'm kidding..

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 4:54 pm

Mike wrote:

"for all,
actually I caught you all sleeping, there are actually two faults with the images and I'm surprised you did not jump on it...I'll assume you were all so "wowed" by it that you missed it.

Anyway the screen will be fixed in production to include the extra bracing.

for Timbo,
nice pick up. We originally had a ton of ordinance on it but that made it all sooooo expensive so we took it off but left the attach points. We will offer an ordinance kit in future, you can add rockets, bombs and tanks.

for grunt,
was that a "blond moment" you had on the folding wings? Or did you want "flapping wings"...this is a Hellcat not an ornithopter.
As for your other question...now I'm angry because I was told it was done...let me stir the pot now...apologies

for aferg,
yep...a piece of junk...I'm a Corsair man myself.
did anyone see this link?
http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Park.htm
take a look at it and then I'll tell you a story

for scopeuk,
Gargoyle is a distributor so I assume he will sell where ever he can...want me to send you his contact details?"

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 4:58 pm

Mike will the rockets from the Bbi Corsair fit on the Hellcat?

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 4:58 pm

um, er......i noticed the other fault, Mike but i didn't mention it.....didn't want to embarrass you guys further...

Yeah, dat's it..

I really like the idea of an ordnance kit....hope that starts a trend.

Now i guess BBI can start working on the Wildcat (see main board thread) and with Target online for modern stuff, i guess the Hind won't be too far away. Jolly.

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:00 pm

Mike wrote:

"for GooglyDoogly,
we didn't make the Avenger wings.

for Mighty Mustang,
you need to be tolerant of aferg...after all he is Canadian. [personal comment: true, the only thing worse than a Canadian is an Aussie]

for Teamski,
Yes I think our production always improves on the prototype as for the windscreen..see my earlier comments."

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:03 pm

Btw Mike I never got a replacement wing for my F-18, you know I DO have 4 F-18's Could you hook me up with a left wing?

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:26 pm

Well it looks like the gun sight is not molded in clear plastic.

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:29 pm

aferguson wrote:Now i guess BBI can start working on the Wildcat (see main board thread) and with Target online for modern stuff, i guess the Hind won't be too far away. Jolly.

Forget the Wildcat and the Hind,we need dare I say a 1/18 A-10 Warthog to go with the modern line.

Moth · Post by **Moth** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:31 pm

Forget the A-10, make a Wildcat to go with our WWII line.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:33 pm

Cat FIGHT......... Cat Fight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:35 pm

Mike wrote:

"for aferg,
nice comeback ....and yes Aussies are worse than Canadians...and proud of it.

for VMF115,
for the left wing...if you can be a little patient the answer is yes...I'll be moving to the US on a semi permanent basis around July...can I get it to you then?

for VMF115,
You want rockets too?...so greedy...ok"

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:37 pm

btw the other fault is that the belly paint ( white colour) should extend up the front of the lower cowl...on the images it does not...in production...it will.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:38 pm

WHAT ARE THESE???

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:40 pm

If boeing bandit shows up you need to check your mail.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:42 pm

aferguson wrote:btw the other fault is that the belly paint ( white colour) should extend up the front of the lower cowl...on the images it does not...in production...it will.

Also the gun sight is not molded in clear plastic. and there are these funky doors on the wing fold, I never seen them before on a hellcat

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:48 pm

How about make the L/G wheels a bit beefer?

do the all the flaps work?
Can we see a head on shot and a bottem view of the Bbi Hellcat?

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:23 pm

aferguson wrote:Mike wrote:

for VMF115,
for the left wing...if you can be a little patient the answer is yes...I'll be moving to the US on a semi permanent basis around July...can I get it to you then?

Whereabouts are you moving? Be happy to buy you a beer if your on the west coast. Anything to get an A-10 made.

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:24 pm

Moth wrote:Forget the A-10, make a Wildcat to go with our WWII line.

Its time for the A-10 everyone else's wishes seem to be coming true.

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:40 pm

Jericoeagle1 wrote:
Moth wrote:Forget the A-10, make a Wildcat to go with our WWII line.

Its time for the A-10 everyone else's wishes seem to be coming true.

Here! Here! Couldn't agree with you more Jericoe. Go with the Hog instead.

Morian Miner · Post by **Morian Miner** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:14 pm

Mike,

You make mention of an ordnance kit available at a later time. Interesting idea - would this be like the figure weapon sets, or would this be something available online?

Also, to change gears. Its June - any new updates on when the new modern figures will show up. Not looking for a "Tuesday, 2pm", more "Be patient" or "slight delay, but they are coming"

As for the plane - nice bird. And I swore I wouldn't buy any more WWII fighters

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:30 pm

aferguson wrote:Mike wrote:
for VMF115,
for the left wing...if you can be a little patient the answer is yes...I'll be moving to the US on a semi permanent basis around July...can I get it to you then?

Yes that is fine but boy has it been a long time,,,,a very,very,..... long time since I asked.

scope uk · Post by **scope uk** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:19 pm

Hi mike i would be VERY grateful if you could send me Gargoyle's contact details!!

sluff · Post by **sluff** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 4:46 am

Mike, any word on when we will see the 1:32 aircraft also since there are plans for a hellcat ordinance pack, how about more packs for the F-18, F-16 and even some Hellfires for the blackhawk and little birds. I know I'm stretching with this one but how about a weapons pack for our humvees, 50 cal, 40 mm grenade, and an armored turret plate?

scope uk · Post by **scope uk** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 6:05 am

sluff wrote:Mike, any word on when we will see the 1:32 aircraft also since there are plans for a hellcat ordinance pack, how about more packs for the F-18, F-16 and even some Hellfires for the blackhawk and little birds. I know I'm stretching with this one but how about a weapons pack for our humvees, 50 cal, 40 mm grenade, and an armored turret plate?

I like the humvee idea i always thought an accs pack for the humvee could be cool i have about 10 bbi humvees and i'd like to get 50.cals, new roof hatches, bumpers, fuel cans and ammo boxes for all of them the bumper and 50 and hatch could be used from the super humvee