A noble Idea every company that makes 1:18th should look at

Jason of Admiral Toys · Post by **Jason of Admiral Toys** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 12:12 am

digger wrote: If they have to send us free stuff then we're all in trouble..

Those New Yorkies are pretty smart. How have you been Digger? I am sure the weather is much better then the last time I saw you.

Regards,
Jason

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:00 am

Actually hearing "directly" from Mike, Jason, Roy & company (via TKO) etc.. is a big win in my book.

As a result of that level of interaction, some of the stronger contributors around here even had figures named after themselves if I recall..

Wouldn't that be great!?

Private Mike "Grunt" Anderson..
Yeah!

I also like the occasional contests. Good marketing and keeps things exciting. If anyone was going to throw product or dollars at something, I would recommend they back up Kamikazes efforts. He's doing a great job promoting the hobby and the scale.

digger · Post by **digger** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:06 am

Jason of Admiral Toys wrote:..How have you been Digger? I am sure the weather is much better then the last time I saw you.

Regards,
Jason

Well, thanks. The weather is although I've been force to enjoy it through the window of my office...I am sure you know all about that.
Hope the AT crew is healthy & happy down there.

billgiff · Post by **billgiff** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:32 am

Since I'm a team player, I'll bite the bullet and accept the free 21st "Platoon" items to review.
It will be a tough task but I'll handle it with grace and admiration.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:43 am

Jason of Admiral Toys wrote:
digger wrote: If they have to send us free stuff then we're all in trouble..
Those New Yorkies are pretty smart. How have you been Digger? I am sure the weather is much better then the last time I saw you.

Regards,
Jason

Hello and welcome back Jason

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:27 pm

caesarbc wrote:I'm not sure what is so noble about asking for free merchandise.

It the fact that the companies have gotten lot of ideas and marketing information from this board and it’s members.

STUKA · Post by **STUKA** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:32 pm

I like this thread -

Sabrefan · Post by **Sabrefan** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:43 pm

I like OREOs.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:30 pm

I don't like the quad 50 on the trailer. If you guys give it to me I will pass. But I WILL take the new Tiger II. I will take it and look it over and give you back a critique on the soundness and integratey of the product

Studly · Post by **Studly** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:20 pm

Hey Guys it would be good if they sent someone well knowen on this board a free review sample to be done on this site.Iam a member of a couple of other well knowen modeling sites and the manafacturers send them kits to be reviewed,why cant it happen here,its free advertising for them and this would be about the best site around for 1:18 scale stuff

Rowsdower · Post by **Rowsdower** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:02 pm

Hey BBI, send me a few of those 1:32 F-4's.

Oh and 21st, send me a few full sets of the new figures so I can sell them on Ebay... err review them.

WGP Klaus · Post by **WGP Klaus** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 5:09 am

digger wrote:I rather they send freebies to those who are not yet convinced - Model boards, Joe Boards, WWII collector sites...etc...

I am happy to pay for my 1:18, so long as they keep making it. If they have to send us free stuff then we're all in trouble..

I can comment on the "modeler" side of that comment. I started off building scale models LONG before these types of display pieces had been available. When I picked up the first 21st offerings (P51 and 109) and put pictures on one of my 'net haunts (plastic model site) they were greeted with comments like "nice toy" and "I only display things I build". Now here we are some 6yrs later and on these same sites, guys go crazy over the 21st and BBi offerings, many of which followed my lead and now customize/super detail these pieces.

21st hit the nail on the head with their 1/32 aircraft offered in "kit" form, and let me tell you, those babies are HOT on several forums I visit. Roy Sutherland is certainly a big reason for this as he made his niche in scale modeling way before he started working for 21st, and he's a tremendous influence, on the creative side, helping to shelf the pieces we've seen as of late. I've traded/sold roughly 20 of the these kits (the Corsair being the most popular) and folks can't get enough. So my point is that model related sites are pretty much already onboard with 1:18/1:32 display pieces such as those discussed on this very site.

Threetoughtrucks · Post by **Threetoughtrucks** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:35 am

I have seen the future and kits are in it. 1/32, 1/18, 1/6.

As a 1/6 guy I can say quite a few kits are available now. Even pieces like artillery have some assembly and some halftracks and tanks traditional kits. You build the kit and customize the heck out of it with a ton of small customizers pasts and accessories.......yesterday, it was anounced, with pictures a all metal wrecker attachment for a DID or 21C Kettengrad. This thing actually works and for around $90 will definately be on one of my Ketts as soon as it is released. The market never ends.

Something always comes up to keep my wallet always open.

I can see 21C offering kits in 1/18 in the future. With a kit, reviews are doubly important so freebies are important to get these reviews.

With our 1/18 limited market of, "out of the box ready to display", who needs a review? You like it and buy it or pass it by.

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