Official Comic Con Thread

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:23 pm

maybe you just need to be more patient....

...young padawan..

You'll see lots of new stuff in both scales in the months ahead.

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:27 pm

digger wrote:Great, just when I get into 32x for the armor - it turns into an AC line. There was NO NEW ARMOR in any scale?? That 32x gun was shown at Feb ToyFair!

I need a new hobby....mumble....grumble...

Careful Digger.. You might start sounding like me..

I am excited about the new A/C and think it would be cool to have stands to display them on..

Now, XD is another matter..

digger · Post by **digger** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:35 pm

aferguson wrote:You'll see lots of new stuff in both scales in the months ahead.

Oh, like the 9 new planes we were going to see by the end of the year?

I know, it's a virtue.....I'll let the COED & Japs keep me busy.....

ExtnsvEnterprise · Post by **ExtnsvEnterprise** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 1:28 pm

As other's have mentioned, Great Recon, and thanks for posting it!

INTREPER wrote:But what is up with those alien looking COBRA's!?!?

If you're referring to these guys:http://community.webshots.com/photo/393 ... 8703oganDL ...they're various BATs [Battle Android Troopers] and their "leader" the cyborg Overkill.

I'm most excited about the new Joe RHINO vehicle...looks like the transport in ALIENS, no? http://community.webshots.com/photo/393 ... 8729badcpn

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:55 pm

Lots of pictures up on Area 21 including some close ups of the Avenger. 32x Me-262 repaint looks good.....wish they'd &*&%$ get the XD one out.

Big question is indeed: what's under the japanese flag?...

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:00 pm

My over all feeling is that it is a display of the Japanese figures. However, its nice to imagine due to it's size that it is perhaps say a......Zero? I can dream can't I?

Post by **aferguson** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:03 pm

Japanese figures are already on display...

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:27 pm

Aferguson, Big ? whats under the Japanese flag?... how about a 18th King Tiger

ah what the hell, that'd be cool. Its just the print in the background is of the Panzer IV and the Panther. Just wishing.
I think if not a Tiger

It may be a diorama of the U.S.M.C. and Japanese figures.

immeww2 · Post by **immeww2** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:13 pm

Thanks for the CC pics. Looking forward for the new stuff to arrive.

JimBob55 · Post by **JimBob55** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:17 pm

Great recon, plus great pix on the 21st website!!

The Avenger looks great and I'm excited about the 3 different color schemes.

Although, as far as I know, the #28 would be the only wrong number for the Flight 19 TBM. Based on the list of the five a/c, four were TBM-1C versions and #28 was a TBM-3. The 21C version is a dash-one C.

Here's a link to Accurate miniatures which shows the four dash-ones. I double checked the four BuNo's with the Navy History site and they match dash-one C's.
http://www.accurate-miniatures.com/catalog/48003.shtml

I think the model will look great and sell well regardless, (I'll buy one either way!) but maybe 21C would consider changing the aircraft number on the Flight 19 Avenger to one of the four dash-one A/C's.

Again, great recon on a great display. I really think that 21C is making a great effort at quality plus marketing. From the looks of it the Avenger in accuracy will really raise the bar!

BTW, I vote a ZERO under the flag! If it is, they sure have kept it quiet!

Regards,
JimBob

digger · Post by **digger** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:36 pm

Where is the pic of the Jap Flag covered box?
Sounds a lot like a Zero....talk about bbi getting a kick in the nuts

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:40 pm

You have to go to the Area 21 news site, under the "Comic Con Round 2" series of pictures. Its the last photo. Pretty big size box but I think it is probably a diorama of the Japanese soldiers.

Charlemagne · Post by **Charlemagne** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:57 pm

Guys, I could be totally off here but my gut feeling is it's a Zeke. I can't imagine them releasing figures with no vehicles or aircraft to go with them.

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:09 pm

I think it's the Mustang display.. Just hidden under a Jap flag..

MandaloreSC · Post by **MandaloreSC** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:09 pm

normandy wrote:Aferguson, Big ? whats under the Japanese flag?... how about a 18th King Tiger ah what the hell, that'd be cool. Its just the print in the background is of the Panzer IV and the Panther. Just wishing.
I think if not a Tiger It may be a diorama of the U.S.M.C. and Japanese figures.

Stuff like that makes me nervous! I don't see this picture that you're talking about. Is there a king tiger or not? Could somebody please find out?

Every year it's just planes, planes, planes....

Bravo_26 · Post by **Bravo_26** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 10:36 pm

Man! And the speculation flies around here!!

On top of the flag was a display of the Japanese figures. But, if there is anything it will most likely contain the new Mustang. 21st put out some new stuff today including the new "Arlene" P-51D & Camo Marines.

I spoke at length today with Roy (great guy!). He believes that a Zeke would be more likely than a Zero in XD at this point.

1/32 displayed a new Brumbar assault gun based on a MkIV chasis...SWEET! Check my photos. The IG gun with crew will be released...uh um, Digger, by year's end. Most likely within 3 months according to Roy. A new MkIV short barrel was on display also. 3 new playsets are also coming out within 3 months!!! Also, the smaller sets like the IG gun set will be arriving soon! About time, I agree.

I will be uploading new pics very shortly.

Bravo two-six

Razor17019 · Post by **Razor17019** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 5:26 am

Are the ALIENS dropship and APC in 1/18 scale??
They look cool!
Is that by 21st Century or another company?
Thanks for all the intel you are giving us.
Much appreciated.

Post by **aferguson** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 5:41 am

it says they're 1/72 scale. Don't know who makes them. Does the APC look right? I thought it was longer than that. If not then that new Joe vehicle really does look alot like the Aliens APC.

Charlemagne · Post by **Charlemagne** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:17 am

I finally figured out what's under the flag. It's a dio of Godzilla eating a Zero and stepping on the new figs.

I know, I know, it's my feeble attempt at humor.

tracer · Post by **tracer** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:06 am

It would seem appropriate that there IS a Zero under that flag.
The Zero project did die, right?

What better way to honor it

Razor17019 · Post by **Razor17019** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 9:13 am

Ferg,
No, the APC looks really good.
Too bad it isn't 1/18 scale.
What a battle we could have with the new Japanese troops coming out!!!

hworth18 · Post by **hworth18** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 11:15 am

aferguson wrote:it says they're 1/72 scale. Don't know who makes them. Does the APC look right? I thought it was longer than that. If not then that new Joe vehicle really does look alot like the Aliens APC.

I think this Alien stuff is from Aoshima.. They are coming out with an "Aliens" Dropship, APC and figures later this year..

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 12:49 pm

News on the upcomming P-51 is due out today at 4pm their time. This sounds great!

vulgarvulture · Post by **vulgarvulture** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:27 pm

Sweet Arlene P-51 pics are now up on Area 21. Looks real nice. Still no word on the 'surprise'.

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