Return of BBi
Blue Box Toys International Limited, or BBi, has been very prominent in the world of 1:18 scale toys, especially during 2008, when they were prolific at retail. The attention to detail is admirable when it came to land vehicles and aircraft but it was their main weakness in action figures. Very forgivable. For once, Joes can, then, have better scaled and realistic military motor pool, from M1A1 main battle tanks, to Apache helicopters and Fighter-bomber aircraft, in the guise of F-18 Hornets and F-16 Vipers.
Then, suddenly, it stopped.
Naturally, prices sky-rocketed and their value more than doubled.
Fast forward to the present and, in 2011, BBi struck back with a vengeance.
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Range Viper version 2 and Jungle Terror Twin Battle Gun
I was not putting much expectations into this new wave but I was surprised how good this was. Especially, the price.
For some reason, the new wave got included in the 50% discount sale for older Rise of Cobra sets which makes this just right.
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Pursuit of Cobra Target Exclusive Vehicle Assortment on Retail!
Pursuit of Cobra Vehicles release at Retail 50% Discount !
Chinese New Year 2010 started right with the release of Pursuit of Cobra Vehicles at 50% off!
Included in the set are:
Ram Cycle with Sandstorm
Air Assault Glider with Capt. Ace
Jungle Terror Twin Battle Gun with Range-Viper
Trubble Bubble with Viper
Reviews and pictures to follow ;)
Polar Sharc and Ice Storm Review
This seems to be the sequel to the SHARC minus the flying ability. I got this on sale at 50% off along with the Tiger Claw so I figured I should go take a look what the hype is all aboot ;)
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Rise of Cobra: Tiger Claw Review
I have been waiting for a decent Leatherneck and, finally, it is here!
For the doubting Thomas in everyone, here is a close up of the price tag and code. Obviously, KZ did not waste time getting these out. In hindsight, they could also do away with the tag had they known that I was passing by ]:)
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Rise of Cobra Vehicles: Lava Pod, Tiger Claw, Polar Sharc at retail stores!
Without further ado, I bring to you the Rise of Cobra Alpha Vehicles Wave 3 found at Retail!
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25th Anniversary Indian C.O.B.R.A.
I was busy making new covers when this unusual bending occurred so, now, I have a new custom head.
His name is Sandeep and he is a member of India’s COBRA (Commando ;Battalion for Resolute ction).
These are the good guys!
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Rise of Cobra Stormshadow modification
Thanks to mickeyrdj of TS118, a subtle modification can be done to G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra Stormshadow to make him more articulate.
Simply incise down the trench coat seams!
Before and After.
Minor Custom: 25th Anniversary Wetsuit
Wetsuit was not one of my favourites but soon became one only because of his daring exploits in Marvel Comics.
His original gear was sparse and he was not even armed. Later on, he was re-released in a manner befitting his personality. Mines on his shoulder and a gun, finally.
The 25th anniversary Wetsuit is what he ought to be in the first place. Interesting colours with the teeth to boot.
Of course, I could not resist making his helmet more accurate so…
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Minor Custom: 25th Anniversary Ripcord
Ripcord has been one of my favourite Joes of all time. He was all green, had a helmet with a facemask and hose. Best of all, he carried a real battle rifle, the FAL. In the comics, it had a night scope and it was awesome!
Yes, he was impulsive in ejecting from a perfectly good airplane but he was one of the few Joes who fought it out 1-on-1 with Zartan! He may have lost but he impersonated the impersonator, himself!
Now, he is given the 25th Anniversary treatment. I actually bought 5 of these!
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