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02-08-2011, 01:11 AM | #1 |
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I don't know if anyone has reviewed this or not, but I picked this up during X-mas '09 at a dollar general. It's an A-21 (but looks similar to an A-10). It's an interesting vehicle because it strangely melds the A-10 and the Rattler. Obviously, this is a Far East toy (where intellectual property is open to interpretation), but it is quite nice and well-made. Whereas Wild Weasel will not fit in the PTE A-10 without some modification, he will fit perfectly in the oddly clear cockpit of this "A-10".
It even has the ridiculous turret behind the pilot where some guy can strap himself to what amounts to the back of a jet aircraft and take a chance of shooting off the tail. This one is much more rudimentary than the rattler, thus making it look goofier. All in all, a very good customizer's choice for a larger rattler that the modern era WW can actually fit in. I did not see them in DG this holiday season, so I'm curious if anyone else has seen these in other stores. Would be interesting because I wanted to pick up a few more. Has anyone seen these elsewhere in the near past?
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02-08-2011, 01:17 AM | #2 |
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I also saw a few of these during the 09 Xmas season at DG. I'll still see one every once in awhile at an out-of-the-way DG Store. I know my local store clearanced these about a year ago, so they are tough to locate these days.
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02-08-2011, 01:21 AM | #3 |
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I got mine last year at Dollar General. The original release from Soldier Force was much better, since it has way more parts(nose gun, rockets, missles, bombs, et al).
Ultimately the plastic quality wasn't up to par and I was disappointed with mine. Size is decent, but after getting the PTE A-10, this thing does not compare at all. |
02-08-2011, 01:26 AM | #4 |
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wait. so the gunner has to just come up into the sky to shoot from a plane?
what??
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02-08-2011, 01:30 AM | #5 |
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02-08-2011, 01:32 AM | #6 |
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Yeah, that's a different one. This one is shaped a little less "squatty". I've wanted to get my hands on one of those, though, just for variety's sake. They might look much cooler with improved gear. Still an interesting find.
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02-08-2011, 01:35 AM | #7 |
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02-08-2011, 01:37 AM | #8 |
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Now i have a reason to go to dollar general.
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02-08-2011, 02:55 AM | #9 |
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Last I checked my Dollar General had 5 of these in stock. I should really get there some time and buy whats left, before I miss out.
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02-08-2011, 08:08 AM | #10 |
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im too worried about getting shot to go into dollar general
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