Chicago Show 2012 - Figarti (Pictures from Jason Wang) (1 Viewer)

[desk11desk12]

Hey Guys:

I couldn't go this year for many reasons BUT here some pictures from Jason Wang (Figarti) who sent me these to post. They're very good. Would do you think!

Carlos

 

[desk11desk12]

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Carlos, Great photos....Thanks for showing them. :salute::

 

[Northgate Woods]

Hey Guys:

I couldn't go this year for many reasons BUT here some pictures from Jason Wang (Figarti) who sent me these to post. They're very good. Would do you think!

Carlos

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Carlos mate,
Please accept my thanks for photos in absentee. Please also pass on my thanks to young Jason. The photos are great including these two. A couple of terrors together.^&grin^&grin
Cheers from the Land Downunder, Howard

 

[joesgis]

Fantastic pics Carlos! Thank you for posting them, and please thank Jason for shooting these super clear pics. I love the prototype Russian tank. I sure hope Figarti decides to move forward with production if this beautiful model. Great stuff Figarti! Congrats to Rick, Pter, Jason and the whole Figarti team.:smile2:

Joe

 

[wayne556517]

Brilliant pics how good does that grey TIGER look,cheers for posting the pics.

 

[ostrein]

This landing zone is HOT - in every possible way. Great pictures.
The grey Tiger is also very nice. I like the extra storage containers on the turret very much.

Thanks for sharing these great pictures.

Oliver

 

[Guy]

Fantastic pictures and fantastic products . The grey tiger is a bull's'eye !!!!!!!!
guy

 

[Vezzolf]

Thank You for posting these photos......The Figarti Huey and Vietnam US Soldiers is simply fantastic....What a display of Vietnam....WOW....Tiger is also excellent....Congratulations to the Figarti Team....WELL DONE FIGARTI {bravo}}....Question: Does the Huey Helecopter come with a pole to simulate a flight position in the display or did Figarti rig that.....Very realistc diorama.

 

[jazzeum]

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I see Brian Levy liked the Huey also. Wonder if he's getting one :smile2:

Brad

 

[ROUGH RIDER]

The Vietnam sets are some of the best I've seen. The pictures are great, but you have to see them up close to really appreciate the detail. All the Figarti dioramas were awesome. i might have to venture to start a Nam collection. Hope to see a medivac in the future.

 

[desk11desk12]

Great find PanzerAce1944

This is a Rick Wang interview at the Chicago Show 2012 now on YouTube Video. Check out the link.

Listen closely, you might hear something about "First Legion".

Carlos

 

[Blowtorch]

The propellers SPIN??

 

[Steven Chong]

The propellers SPIN??

For the Chicago Show diorama, Figarti added micro motors to two of their new Huey helicopters, making both the main rotor and tail rotor spin. This is not a feature of the regular Hueys which list for $369.00. There has been some discussion on special ordering Hueys with motors added for $100, but Rick has not decided yet.:smile2:

 

[Mitch]

I can see accidents happening with rotating props for sure. some older guys forgetting their on grandchildren about etc. For me, I don't think we really need them these are static display models not toys and whilst its nice to see innovation they just are not things that are needed to make me buy a display model if anything it makes me want to walk by.

Sure plenty will think its great and, if they come out people will buy it so, it probably will be a good idea on figarti's behalf.
Mitch

 

[Beaufighter]

Cheers Everyone,

Here is a picture of Jason from Figarti. In addition to being an extremely talented modeler, he is a very pleasant and nice guy. In short, a splendid chap!

Best,
Marc

 

[Steven Chong]

I can see accidents happening with rotating props for sure. some older guys forgetting their on grandchildren about etc. For me, I don't think we really need them these are static display models not toys and whilst its nice to see innovation they just are not things that are needed to make me buy a display model if anything it makes me want to walk by.

Sure plenty will think its great and, if they come out people will buy it so, it probably will be a good idea on figarti's behalf.
Mitch

The motorized rotors did what was intended, attracting attention. Besides the scores of collectors who looked at the Hueys, dozens of hotel guests who were not toy soldier collectors were attracted by the movement and stopped to look at the Figarti products, then looked at the Hobby Bunker (K&C, 1st Legion, John Jenkins, Britains, Figarti, March Through Time, plastics, etc.) and Aeroart/St. Petersburg displays. Most did not know our hobby existed. Several grabbed the business cards of the Figarti dealers, Sierra Toy Soldier and Hobby Bunker, so hopefully they will become new collectors in the future.:smile2:

 

[Currahee Chris]

I think the motorized rotors was a fantastic idea and the fact that they do spin is superb. Hats off again to what I think is the best release of the year.

Can any of you muchachos provide the dimensions- heightxlengthxwidth of one of these badboys. Id like to see if I can't fit one in the curio.

 

[Wraith]

I think the motorized rotors was a fantastic idea and the fact that they do spin is superb. Hats off again to what I think is the best release of the year.

Can any of you muchachos provide the dimensions- heightxlengthxwidth of one of these badboys. Id like to see if I can't fit one in the curio.

H: 14' 5"
L: 57' 1"
W: 8' 7"

Hope that helps mate. Must be one heck of a curio cabinet you've got there.

 

[Currahee Chris]

H: 14' 5"
L: 57' 1"
W: 8' 7"

Hope that helps mate. Must be one heck of a curio cabinet you've got there.

You should see the one I keep my Abrams company in mate. Reinforced titanium to hold those things up on the 2nd shelf {sm4}