So does anyone have any ideas what could be released for the 2010 season regarding FOV? Tanks and vehicles? Anyone with an inside look?
I for one would like to have another German 1/16 anything. It looked to me like their 1/16 Sherman didn't sell very well or at least you could pick one up at about cost $250 on some sites. I remember speaking to someone from FOV some years ago when the King Tiger came out and asked about there plans for future 1/16 products and was told " after the King Tigers were looking at a Tiger 1, Sherman and then a M1A1 Abrams ". So far all have come out except the M1A1. I for one hope they shelve the Abrams and give us a Panther, Jagdtiger or Jagdpanther, anything German would sell-out.
I attended the Hobby Show in the Chicago area a couple of months ago and I spoke to the FOV rep. He said FOV was looking into an Opel Blitz release in 2010. The rep said FOV was working on a licensing agreement with Opel. He also said "older" collectors tended to collect WWII pieces and younger collectors collected modern pieces. Bravo Team essentially was created for the younger market. I got the distinct impression FOV was not going to offer any modern pieces. I complimented the rep for the latest Soviet tank since it was not one of the 'usual' suspects (Sherman, Tiger, Panzer, etc.) and I especially thanked FOV for the 2 1/2 ton US truck. Hopefully FOV will release something new..... and hopefully different.
This manufacturer is OOB. Go to the More Manufacturers page and click on retired manufacturers. -- lancerhas 21st century ceased production of 1/32 scale vehicles??(ultimate soldier)
I can't seem to find any new product anymore at toys R Us
Hi Guys,
A couple of days ago I was at the Annual Hong Kong Toy and Gift Show… A couple of interesting points…
1) No Forces of Valor, at least none that I could find anywhere. A couple of years ago they had a huge stand fitted out like a WW2 German Pillbox/ Bunker. How times have changed!
2) 21st Century… Again, obviously, no sign of them… But I did meet up with one of their former suppliers and this guy was not a “happy camper”. According to him… his factory and several others in China were owed in the region of 11 million big ones!!!
But, then again who knows, 21st Century has resurfaced in the past… they may do so again.
Best wishes and happy collecting!
Andy C.
Hi Guys,
I was told today, that they won't know until after the Toy Fair next month.
-Jason
Hi Guys,
A couple of days ago I was at the Annual Hong Kong Toy and Gift Show… A couple of interesting points…
1) No Forces of Valor, at least none that I could find anywhere. A couple of years ago they had a huge stand fitted out like a WW2 German Pillbox/ Bunker. How times have changed!
2) 21st Century… Again, obviously, no sign of them… But I did meet up with one of their former suppliers and this guy was not a “happy camper”. According to him… his factory and several others in China were owed in the region of 11 million big ones!!!
But, then again who knows, 21st Century has resurfaced in the past… they may do so again.
Best wishes and happy collecting!
Andy C.