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

SGT. Saunders · Post by **SGT. Saunders** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:13 pm

I hope we get to see some pics of the new stuff before it gets into stores

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 4:10 pm

Hello Mike,
what are the paint codes or the paint that comes the closet to the Golden dragon Bbi

Post by **aferguson** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:54 am

Mike wrote:

"for VMF115,
please clarify your enquiry on paint codes..which color are you referring to?
On the left wing..please re-email to the info line so I can "prod" somebody in HK

for shadow 83
if you mean the Nightstalker...then it is there now..or just about to be

for Sgt Saunders
we are working to up-date our site now.
Did you say British?

for tkjaer21,
I'm waiting for you to get the Zero!

for Birddog,
hmmmmmm"

SGT. Saunders · Post by **SGT. Saunders** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 8:04 am

Wait a min what did you say Mike Did I say British do you mean that there could be some WWII 1/18 British figures. Man their is a God and his name could be Mike.

Helo Driver · Post by **Helo Driver** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:43 am

Dear Mike,

Please update us with information on when we can expect to see the f-16's again, and where will we be able to buy them. Also, why such a long delay in their production?

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:39 am

Thanks Mike,
On the F-18 both shades of gray on the bottom and on the top.
as for the email I am going to do it right now.

scope uk · Post by **scope uk** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:03 pm

Well mike i can't wait to see the site updated with new product? will the combat command section also be updated?

i believe that shadow 83 was refering to the new littlebird with the seats on the side and new figure seen here:
http://photos.superherotimes.com/showph ... 6&cat=1335

If that is a hint for British figs that would be awesome!!! i am a modern collector but had to buy your WWII figs and if you were to do some brits i would have to get some!! (although some modern ones would be cool too

)

Birddog · Post by **Birddog** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:21 pm

Mike,

Birddog wrote:Mike,

It's getting close to Fall of 2006, are "tentative plans" reported from Fall Toy Fair 2006 on time?

Just caught my mistake..

. I meant Fall Toy Fair 2005 and the "tentative plans" for Fall of 2006....

Maybe that would be easier to answer....

Thanks for your previous response though.

Go Ugly Early in 1/18 scale!

Still waiting and wishing for a 1/18 A-10 Warthog.

SGT. Saunders · Post by **SGT. Saunders** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 7:17 am

Mike

You really got me jumping in my boots now when you said if I said British. Im looking at the BBI site about 5 times a day to see if the site has been updated with the new WWII figures pics. Hope to see somthing soon. I have my wife yelling "get off the comp".

Have a good day.

digger · Post by **digger** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 7:41 am

aferguson wrote:Mike wrote:

"for aktiger ...I will check out Old Crow and see what went wrong, sounds like somebody goofed..

If you go back there are often answers to common questions.

Spudkopf · Post by **Spudkopf** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:10 am

G'day Mike

First up let me say that it is great to be able to have this access to you and your company, and thank you for your excellent product in both the 1:18th and 1:6th scales.

I recently obtained one of the limited edition 75 Sqn RAAF Hornets and I must say that for the most I am very happy with the beast.

However my bird has some minor faults, key of these is that both the left and right LEX navigation light lenses (red and green) are missing. There is no glue residue in either socket and neither lens was found to be loose in the box, so I guess this one just missed out getting them installed on the production line.

I have raised a claim via the form on the web site but I thought I'd also make a note of the problem here just in case.

One other minor issue I have is that the lower edges of the main canopy rails on both sides is missing quite a bit of paint and this reveals a significant amount of the clear plastic beneath making the canopy look very ill fitted when closed. This issue was not raised on the form as it only since I have had time to have a closer look (code for play with) that I have noticed this blemish.

As I wish also to do some detailing mods on my bird I would like to know if you have any paint colour details for that used on both the upper and lower surfaces of the Hornet models. Armed with this information I may even be able to fix my own canopy frames.

Once again thank you for the effort you put in and any assistance that you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

tkjaer21 · Post by **tkjaer21** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:55 am

I have the same problem with only one side of the canopy being painted. The original S1 US release is the one with the canopy paint flaw. My other Bad Cat Red Devils is fine. Maybe there are many people out there with the paint missing on the canopy?

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:06 am

My "Golden Dragons" F-18 is not missing any canopy paint in the area specified. Although that paintscheme is the first for the BBI F-18, I'm not sure whether or not mine is from the first batch or a re-release, since I purchased it from a boardmember. The canopy does not close or lock all the way, leaving a little gap. That is standard on the BBI F-18, however.

Spudkopf · Post by **Spudkopf** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:26 pm

G'day tmanthegreat

You are quite correct in your observation that the canopy in the closed position is not the best of fits (something I'd like to rectify) but on my bird the missing paint tends to just extenuate the issue somewhat. Don’t get me wrong as it’s not a lot of paint that is missing but just enough to be noticeable.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 2:21 pm

Mike,

I still have not received any information from Bbi about the wing.

SGT. Saunders · Post by **SGT. Saunders** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 6:53 am

Mike

Hows it coming with getting the pics of the new WWII 1/18 figures?

MiG29K · Post by **MiG29K** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:35 am

Mike,

I mysteriously lost a pylon with a sparrow missile connected to it off my F-16. No clue where it is, tore up the entire house short of the complex, swimming pool, laundry area and the Safeway Across the street. So as far as I'm concerned in NO longer physically exists. Any slim 1:1,000,000,000,000th possibility of being able to obtain another one. If necessary I will BUY it. Or know of anyone who hawks out random bbi parts?

Thank you.

MTN

SGT. Saunders · Post by **SGT. Saunders** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:35 am

Mike

Is it a poss for BBI to do some WWII 1/18 US Marines but early 1941 like the Marine in my profile?

shadow83 · Post by **shadow83** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 2:08 pm

When can we expect to see the new 1/18 figures?You had previously stated that we would see them by the end of summer and with only a couple weeks left i was wondering if that was still the case.

steelbonnet · Post by **steelbonnet** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 6:23 am

I too would like to know if BBI have some more New 1/18th stuff coming too.

Can you at least confirm/deny if these are Modern or WWII,that any maybe BRITISH too?

Also whilst talking British. Is there any chance we may see BBI bring out something Armour/Recce vehicle wise for Modern British?
Also same question concerning WWII British too.

Thank`s

Ja
Steel Bonnet

SGT. Saunders · Post by **SGT. Saunders** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:50 pm

The last time we heard from Mike was on the 8th of Aug, I hope all is well with him. I also hope we get to see or get some info on the new figures soon.
Im also hoping its some WWII British troops.

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:17 pm

Hi Mike,

Will the F-16 ever be produced with the markings of another country? Dutch, Israeli, Belgian?

SGT. Saunders · Post by **SGT. Saunders** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:05 pm

For Aferguson

Have you spoken with Mike? have not heared from him in sometime. 1st would like to know if all is well with him, 2nd how are the updates coming for the pics of the new 1/18 figures.

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:13 am

I think silence from Mike is a good thing. Usually when he pops on he has good news or information. I expect we will hear from him again soon. Fall is coming and I think BBI still has a thing or two to show us. They are the most secretive of the manufacturers.

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

Where are the f-16's

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Parts... might be impossible but why not.