Comic Con 2005 - Prepare for a major announcement soon...

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Tue May 03, 2005 6:13 pm

aferguson wrote:heheh.....ok, you're not banned. This time.

Whew! That was close

A german tanker figure would be nice, as we need all of them we can get. It also means we might eventually see one on the market, but I won't speculate along these lines any further as its probably just empty talk. Wasn't it at anothe Comiccon that 21c first had the modern figures?

21c website now down for me, too.

Quixote511 · Post by **Quixote511** » Wed May 04, 2005 11:38 am

When I said Zero it was just wishful thinking there is no real intel behind it---just lots of hope.
Aaron

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Thu May 05, 2005 8:42 pm

Hey everyone! I just got back into town from a little R&R. I expect to have details tomorrow or by Saturday at the latest for the "Big Announcement" What I do know is that is not like last years "exclusive." This should be more significant. Thanks everyone for being patient while I was away I will give a full detailed report on AREA-21 tomorrow or Sat. Just as soon as I know for sure what is up!

INTREPER · Post by **INTREPER** » Thu May 05, 2005 10:30 pm

Thanks TKO. We can always count on you!

KWR190 · Post by **KWR190** » Mon May 09, 2005 12:40 pm

TKO any info yet on the big surprise
Kurt

KWR190 · Post by **KWR190** » Mon May 09, 2005 7:43 pm

21st updated there site there are going to be hand painted planes and pre perdution planes also you can pick up.
Kurt

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Mon May 09, 2005 7:43 pm

I just received the Press Release from 21st Century Toys for Comic Con 2005. I just posted it up on AREA-21. I will continue to press for more details on which planes and schemes are in the works for these promotions!

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Mon May 09, 2005 7:47 pm

Wow KWR gets the prize for first read on AREA-21! Seriously, I just posted that like 30 seconds ago! Eyes like a hawk I tell you!

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Mon May 09, 2005 7:52 pm

Sell him one of your "surprise" 1:18 scale aircraft

Anyways, thanks for the update and it sounds like there will be some great stuff. I hate to speculate, but it may be a safe bet expecting we'll see something of the new F-104, Avenger, and retooled P-51.

Where can I get more info about Comic Con?? It just may be worth the effort to go down and see it!

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Mon May 09, 2005 8:13 pm

www.comic-con.org will point you to all the info you need on Comic Con.

T-man, for sure go if you can! I think this is going to be better than Toy Fair in my opinion. It would be cool to meet you and nice to put a face with a name. Perhaps we can start an AREA-21 dinner party plan to get as many of us together to talk war toys and just hang out! I'm already going obviously so I would love to have any fans who could make it join me out there!

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Mon May 09, 2005 8:53 pm

Great......
So this means that those of us in the "nether-regions" too far from comicon will be cornholed by Evilbayers to obtain one of these so-called "one-of-a-kinds"...
And here I was expecting something more along the lines of a "club" plane...

Oh well, I am sure this will make some people VERY happy....

KWR190 · Post by **KWR190** » Mon May 09, 2005 9:28 pm

Im with hworth18 on that one for the people that cant make it just look at the 109 on ebay for 560 they should offer them later on so all of there fans can pick one up. It makes better customer relations in my opinion
Kurt

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Mon May 09, 2005 10:08 pm

Fanclub exclusives would be very much appreciated!

INTREPER · Post by **INTREPER** » Mon May 09, 2005 10:29 pm

TKO, you might have just helped me make up my mind about comic con. I'm so there!!!

Post by **aferguson** » Tue May 10, 2005 5:02 am

i agree totally.......convention exclusives only pad the wallets of people who live locally and piss off long term fans who can't go/won't spend $1500 on transport and lodging to go.

digger · Post by **digger** » Tue May 10, 2005 5:42 am

KWR190 wrote:Im with hworth18 on that one for the people that cant make it just look at the 109 on ebay for 560 they should offer them later on so all of there fans can pick one up. It makes better customer relations in my opinion
Kurt

Who says they won't offer them up?

I wouldn't be whining - this can only be seen as a good thing. Remember, the Checkered Corsair was a QVC "exclusive" and now many of us have them in our collection. The fact is there may be a very cool new scheme coming out, and hopefully all interested will find a way to get it

. Let's not worry about what someone else might get or do.....

gustav · Post by **gustav** » Tue May 10, 2005 8:10 am

Comic-Con sounds like an evilbay scalper's dream come true. Let's see, the week after comic-con I imagine we're going to see quite a few of the planes on ebay for outrageous prices. And you know what, people will pay them, without thinking twice.

As I'm in pittsburgh chances are both fat and slim that I'll make it to San Diego. Oh well, at least I'll see the planes on ebay.

JOC · Post by **JOC** » Tue May 10, 2005 6:30 pm

Can anyone in the CA area tell me about Comic Con? I live up here in Washington State and am really interested in going this time. The wife is interested in seeing San Diego, and I might as well use my free mileage from Alaska Airlines. Can anyone suggest a nice hotel and what is the best time to go to the convention. I would be interested in getting together with others on this board for a meet down there. Any information anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks to all
JOC

OnWu · Post by **OnWu** » Tue May 10, 2005 6:52 pm

I've been to San Diego on vacation and had a great time. The weather is always great, the ocean keeps the temperatures down, and there is, of course, the famous San Diego Zoo which we thoroughly enjoyed. I'd give it two snaps up!

For my money, I enjoy either the Embassy Suites or Hampton Inn, both upper middle of the road places. Not too fancy but not too cheap either.

Rogo · Post by **Rogo** » Wed May 11, 2005 10:50 am

If you are planning to visit San Diego for the convention, consider staying in Old Town. It has many Hotels/Motels, usually less expensive than downtown, there are historic sites, lots of good restaurants and a trolley station. The trolley has a stop directly in front of the Convention Center so no parking hassles and you may not even need a rental car. The trolley fare is about $2 each way. The trolley can also drop you at the Embarcadero water front where you can visit the Maritime museum ships (they just added a Russian submarine), and the carrier Midway, or other points.
Just type Old Town San Diego on your browser search to get more info.

Rogo

tko211 · Post by **tko211** » Wed May 11, 2005 10:57 am

I know exactly where Rogo is talking about! It is a cool area. Lots to do and a great place to hang out with lots of transportation / lodging options. If you guys planed in that area you wouldn't be let down! Great recommendation.

Morian Miner · Post by **Morian Miner** » Wed May 11, 2005 11:04 am

They now have a Russian sub?!?!? Dang it, Comicon is looking tempting now.

Gunner · Post by **Gunner** » Wed May 11, 2005 11:59 am

The Russian Sub was transferred down from Seattle. She just arrived a few weeks ago. She's not yet open for tours.

She's the same class (Foxtrot) as the sub in Long Beach. I've been aboard SCORPION (the sub in Long Beach). It was interesting.

INTREPER · Post by **INTREPER** » Wed May 11, 2005 1:44 pm

Long Beach has a sub? Where the heck have I been?!?!
I haven't been down that way since I saw them taking the Spruce Goose apart.

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