21c and 1/48 Armor

[Threetoughtrucks]

Are we being double crossed by 21C??

Bad Cat says this AM that they will have the new 21C 1/48 scale armor. The first two look good but why 1/48?

We want new armor in 1/18, not 1/48.

I thought 21C was going to use 1/48 for the larger multi engine planes. That sounded good, so what's going on?

TTT

[aferguson]

1/48 is a popular aircraft scale and is becoming more popular for tanks. 21c is simply supplying what they see as a potential market i guess.

We 1/18 armour dudes are starting to be well served by 21c and i think it's only going to get better.

[hworth18]

Are we being double crossed by 21C??

Bad Cat says this AM that they will have the new 21C 1/48 scale armor. The first two look good but why 1/48?

We want new armor in 1/18, not 1/48.

I thought 21C was going to use 1/48 for the larger multi engine planes. That sounded good, so what's going on?

TTT

These have been out for a VERY long time in Walmart..The smaller retailers are just now getting them..
XD armor is coming, you just have to be patient..

[Threetoughtrucks]

I have never seen any 1/48 planes or vehicles in ANY Wallyworld in my AO.

They may have been in Wally for "a VERY long time", but not in my AO, that's fur sure, that's fur dang sure.

Score another for Wally's distribution system.

TTT

[Rowsdower]

Never seen them here either. 21st seems to be covering every scale there is from those tiny aircraft all the way up. I wish they would focus on 1:18 and 1:32 and drop the other stuff.

[normandy]

I'm not into this scale but I have been seeing 1/48th armor and aircraft at my local walmarts here on the Island.

[GIToys]

In fact, I just saw the new 1/48 P-40 today in San Diego.
--gitoys

[Rowsdower]

Hmm I take that back. On my WM trip this afternoon I noticed a spankin' new pile of 1/48 P51-C and ME-109 aircraft. So now we are getting new 1/32 and 1/48 items but the Figure pegs are barren. WM FTW!

[tmanthegreat]

I found some 1:48 Panzer IVHs at a local Wal Mart - the first I've seen, though they have been out a while in other states. My stores are full of the older 1:48 Kubels, Jeeps, and other vehicles which never seem to sell. The 1:48 aircraft went quickly as have the new Panzer IVDs and Wirblewinds, for the most part.

[pickelhaube]

I have gotten a number of the 1/32 scale stuff planes and tanks. But the 1/48 does not interest me. I do like the paint on them but they are too small. This scale will bring big money on e-bay. Some of the better modelers sell ther stuff and it goes for big money. I have seen some 109's and 190's go for well over $300 in 1/48 scale .

[warhawker]

Can anyone past pics on these? I am confused. Are these the items that are boxed in Millenium Toys packaging instead of the 21st box?

[Light.Inf.Scout]

Yes - they are Millenium Toy products that I guess are basically 21C.

[blurx7]

Frankly, I don't see that 21st producing alternate scales will adversely affect 1/18. I admit it can be frustrating to continue to find stuff you are not looking for while unable to find that which you are seeking.
But I think that they are well aware of the market for 1/18, and are simply trying to "grow" their overall market by producing product which may appeal to consumers who are not interested in 1/18. The more these things sell, the larger 21st C will become, and the more product they will be able to bring to market in all scales.
Personally, being somewhat crazy anyway, I buy stuff in all the scales. I have 1/18, 1/32, 1/48 as well as 1/72 and 1/144. Bring it on! It's all good!