The 1/18 Scale Super Thread! Gi Joes, Bbi,et Al

[mark-1s]

2 hours ago, tekering said:

BBI, Elite Force, The Ultimate Soldier X-D, 20th Century Toys...  It went through several different names and brandings, but it was the finest military toyline of all time.

I fear we shall never see its like again.

I've always wanted a fully transformable VF-1 the size of that tomcat. That thing is beautiful.

[tekering]

8 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

Mind if I ask what brands are these F-14 and F-16? And does it come painted like that or you worked on it as well?

The F-16 was released under BBI's "Elite Force" imprint, and came very nicely painted.

They can still be found on the secondary market, but they tend to fetch several hundred dollars (even in used condition).

The F-14 was released by JS International, after BBI folded:

It's also beautifully detailed, but the spotty weathering was somewhat controversial.

I did some selective repainting to my original one, and it still hangs above my stairwell:

...but I'm leaving the boxed one as-is, considering its aftermarket value.

[no3Ljm]

27 minutes ago, tekering said:

The F-16 was released under BBI's "Elite Force" imprint, and came very nicely painted.

They can still be found on the secondary market, but they tend to fetch several hundred dollars (even in used condition).

The F-14 was released by JS International, after BBI folded:

It's also beautifully detailed, but the spotty weathering was somewhat controversial.

I did some selective repainting to my original one, and it still hangs above my stairwell:

...but I'm leaving the boxed one as-is, considering its aftermarket value.

Thanks @tekering.  They're just gorgeous.

I now remember seeing those Elite Force boxes like late 2000's. I remember seeing an Apache Helicopter. Oh man, if only I known. 

 

[tekering]

21 hours ago, mark-1s said:

I've always wanted a fully transformable VF-1 the size of that tomcat.

The PLAMAX kits are a similar scale, actually...

...but they're non-transformable, of course.

[no3Ljm]

2 hours ago, tekering said:

The PLAMAX kits are a similar scale, actually...

...but they're non-transformable, of course.

True. But atleast there's already 2 modes available from Plamax. One more, you can now display all modes in full glory.  

Though we might need extra room to display all 3 modes.  

Or display them strategically. Fighter and Gerwalk hanging from the ceiling. Battroid standing guard by the door.  

 

[tekering]

On 2/2/2022 at 10:48 AM, no3Ljm said:

I now remember seeing those Elite Force boxes like late 2000's. I remember seeing an Apache Helicopter.

The Apache's great, but I prefer the sleek lines of its immediate predecessor, the AH-1W Super Cobra.

It's got access panels for maintenance, engine repair, and a removable toolbox:

A highly detailed set of flight controls for both pilot and co-pilot:

Engine detailing and authentic markings:

...and shelf presence to spare.

This was the most recent addition to my collection, and I had to pay a hefty late tax on the secondary market.

[Axelay]

That is absolutely gorgeous. I would love to have an AH-1Z like that.

[Chronocidal]

That "late tax" is the primary thing stopping me from getting more of these.. well, that, and lack of dedicated display space.  

I still beat myself up over never getting the MiG-15 and F-86 when they were clogging the shelves of my local Wal-Mart, though I was glad to get one of the F-104 releases.

I always wish they had expanded a little more on the 1/32 line they did, since those were a lot more manageable in terms of space and price.  I only saw a smattering of WWII aircraft in that lineup, and snagged a Corsair and Thunderbolt at least, but I think the smaller scale hurt their durability as "toys."  I've kept that Corsair on my desk at work for years, but the landing gear are pretty fragile, and didn't survive the 2019 earthquake.

[sh9000]

John Wick in a tank.

[pengbuzz]

On 3/14/2022 at 12:26 AM, sh9000 said:

John Wick in a tank.

Good thing that wasn't his ride in the first movie! O.o