Herpa NEWS Toy Fair 2009 - Page 6

hikouki · 02-11-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by B727

I also could post a wishlist, but I'm just not so sure that everything I would wish for would sell better than what they are releasing, as my wishes could only be sure sellers to me.... and that is what I would call a very limited market...

Just because you or me want something very much, doesn't necessarily mean it'll sell well. Most collectors here are quite "regional" and most of the times want models from their area. But these regions of the world might be the weakest markets for 1/500 scale... and just because there would be more models released from a certain area of the world, doesn't necessairily mean there'll be more collectors...

Certain models with a so-called "wow"-factor actually attract people to buy them, too, who usually don't buy a model aircraft at all. Those models are usually new and unusual planes like the A380, Space Shuttle (+B747), DreamLifter, Super Guppy or now the AN-225... It is hard to judge actual sales without a look at the numbers. I'm just pretty sure that most businesses are not run by completly incompetent people. They might make their mistakes (=human), but overall they should know what they're doing...

You have a very valid point about novelty planes. But even on this front, Herpa and others, I suppose, are quite hesitant without the financial backing of a customer, say the Boeing Store, etc.

I still think that the "regular" planes they make are still their bread-and-butter: sell-able to both collectors and the souvenir crowds. To consolidate your main product is one thing, and to spread yourself over a large area is quite another.

We don't have exact figures with us to judge the competence of their management. But I'm willing to make a guess based on their current financial situation.

FedEx777 · 02-11-2009, 01:26 PM

QF 744 and AA 757WL will be a must have for me. Especially the Qantas which will look amazing next to my A380.

EI-LAX · 02-11-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel333

I sow that model Azteca 737 in ACB but i bought air india insted... I am happy and yes it is quiet rare model.

Aerocalifornia are nice but I preffer Aviacsa with their old 727-200. And Aeromexic everything is nice compared to mexicana that now has a horrible levery...
I want them back with this:

yeah i agree with you, the new mexicana livery is horrible, they should bring back the old livery, i liked the different colours on the tails like purple and green and yellow, very sharp i have to say.

the Azteca livery is ok, but a little plain, the livery on the tail is sort of similar to Transaero, except that it is in green and red.

hikouki · 02-12-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by skwai56

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OMG!! How UGLY the metal landing gear is!

Give me back New Generation III!!!

Sorry, but I can't help but bash that FUGLY mould...compare the above, especially the engines and pylons, with the ANA plastic model (F-Toys):

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Originally Posted by Takehiko

...
This one is F-Toys' A320. The plane is so so, but GSEs that come with them are good.

Taken from this thread: http://www.wings900.com/vb/1-500-sca...rliners-3.html

If only the F-Toys were still widely available...

mr_dj_007 · 02-12-2009, 05:18 PM

Finally The AA B757W!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wuju!!!!

southwest freak · 02-12-2009, 07:09 PM

Splendid! AA 757 with winglets metal ! Booyaah.FINALLY Cannot wait to see it in stores.

atephen320 · 02-17-2009, 10:28 AM

As new models from Herpa Wings I would like to see the:

Antonov AN-12 Cub and the Embraer 135/145 which both are interesting aircraft which can be seen at many airports around the world.

As new liveries from Herpa Wings I would like to see the:

Antonov AN-124 in Antonov Design Bureau livery.
Airbus A-319/320 in Air Malta livery.
Canadair Bombardier CRJ-900 in Libyan Airways livery.
Airbus A-319 new generation model in British Airways livery.
Boeing B-737-400 new generation in British Airways current livery.

Thanks as always to Herpa Wings for their very unique and accurate range of diecast model aircraft. Keep up the very good work.

EI-LAX · 02-18-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by atephen320

As new models from Herpa Wings I would like to see the:

Antonov AN-12 Cub and the Embraer 135/145 which both are interesting aircraft which can be seen at many airports around the world.

As new liveries from Herpa Wings I would like to see the:

Antonov AN-124 in Antonov Design Bureau livery.
Airbus A-319/320 in Air Malta livery.
Canadair Bombardier CRJ-900 in Libyan Airways livery.
Airbus A-319 new generation model in British Airways livery.
Boeing B-737-400 new generation in British Airways current livery.

Thanks as always to Herpa Wings for their very unique and accurate range of diecast model aircraft. Keep up the very good work.

yeah you have a good point there, they are a good model company, i have been collecting their 1:500 scale planes for nearly 13 years now.
It would be definitely nice to see an Air Malta Airbus A319/320, although i would like to see a B737-200 or B720B model too. Inflight500 have released the -200 in their livery.

I also like the new Libyan Arab Airlines livery it's very attractive, I wish herpa would release a B707 or BAC-1-11 model in their livery too.

atephen320 · 02-18-2009, 10:23 AM

As I live in the tiny of Malta which is situated in the middle of the Mediterranean region I feel Herpa Wings has completely neglected this region because the only models I can recall from the Mediterranean region have been released years ago and there are many interesting and colourful airlines in this region which are worth reproducing in both 1:500 and 1:400 scale starting with RAM, Air Algerie, Tunisair, Sevenair, Libyan Airways, Afriqijah, Egyptair, AMC Aviation, Air Cairo, EL AL, Royal Jordanian, Syrian Airlines and lots more. I hope that Herpa Wings give more weight to this interesting region in their future releases.

bounce8 · 02-19-2009, 08:50 AM

The airberlin plane is absolutely terrible! The PAL plane continues to amuse me though. Haha.

Antesyd · 02-19-2009, 03:16 PM

I agree. The Airberlin A320 looks like a toy.

//Antesyd

Boeing777 · 02-19-2009, 08:27 PM

Wow I'm really liking that B757-200WL!!! Really impressive mould.

AI742 · 02-20-2009, 10:22 PM

it seems that this hobby is in a heck of a downturn...
there were somany and exciting releases in 2008 compared with now
and IF500 are taking ages to get their models into shops

02-11-2009, 01:26 PM	#77
FedEx777 First Officer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 16 Posts: 901	Re: Herpa NEWS Toy Fair 2009 QF 744 and AA 757WL will be a must have for me. Especially the Qantas which will look amazing next to my A380. __________________ Jason

02-12-2009, 05:18 PM	#80
mr_dj_007 Earning My Wings Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Age: 22 Posts: 29	Re: Herpa NEWS Toy Fair 2009 Finally The AA B757W!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wuju!!!!

02-12-2009, 07:09 PM	#81
southwest freak Nate The Great Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: wenatchee washington/Boise City Oklahoma Age: 15 Posts: 886	Re: Herpa NEWS Toy Fair 2009 Splendid! AA 757 with winglets metal ! Booyaah.FINALLY Cannot wait to see it in stores. __________________ chewbacca gluuuh gluuh gluuh gluuh!

02-17-2009, 10:28 AM	#82
atephen320 Puddle Jumper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Gwann Posts: 91	Re: Herpa NEWS Toy Fair 2009 As new models from Herpa Wings I would like to see the: Antonov AN-12 Cub and the Embraer 135/145 which both are interesting aircraft which can be seen at many airports around the world. As new liveries from Herpa Wings I would like to see the: Antonov AN-124 in Antonov Design Bureau livery. Airbus A-319/320 in Air Malta livery. Canadair Bombardier CRJ-900 in Libyan Airways livery. Airbus A-319 new generation model in British Airways livery. Boeing B-737-400 new generation in British Airways current livery. Thanks as always to Herpa Wings for their very unique and accurate range of diecast model aircraft. Keep up the very good work.

02-18-2009, 10:23 AM	#84
atephen320 Puddle Jumper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Gwann Posts: 91	Re: Herpa NEWS Toy Fair 2009 As I live in the tiny of Malta which is situated in the middle of the Mediterranean region I feel Herpa Wings has completely neglected this region because the only models I can recall from the Mediterranean region have been released years ago and there are many interesting and colourful airlines in this region which are worth reproducing in both 1:500 and 1:400 scale starting with RAM, Air Algerie, Tunisair, Sevenair, Libyan Airways, Afriqijah, Egyptair, AMC Aviation, Air Cairo, EL AL, Royal Jordanian, Syrian Airlines and lots more. I hope that Herpa Wings give more weight to this interesting region in their future releases.

02-19-2009, 08:50 AM	#85
bounce8 RJ Second Officer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 173	Re: Herpa NEWS Toy Fair 2009 The airberlin plane is absolutely terrible! The PAL plane continues to amuse me though. Haha. __________________ Proud Fil-am. My Collection: http://www.wings900.com/modeldatabas...ion-14939.html

02-19-2009, 03:16 PM	#86
Antesyd Second Officer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Near ESMT, HAD, Halmstad, Sweden Age: 35 Posts: 734	Re: Herpa NEWS Toy Fair 2009 I agree. The Airberlin A320 looks like a toy. //Antesyd

02-19-2009, 08:27 PM	#87
Boeing777 Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,440	Re: Herpa NEWS Toy Fair 2009 Wow I'm really liking that B757-200WL!!! Really impressive mould. __________________ Wanting fantasy flights. Kyle G. Ludwick International Airport www.freewebs.com/internationalairportsinc Muncie, Indiana Member of the BSA I AM A PROUD PILOT!!!

02-20-2009, 10:22 PM	#88
AI742 RJ Captain Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MACAU Posts: 475	Re: Herpa NEWS Toy Fair 2009 it seems that this hobby is in a heck of a downturn... there were somany and exciting releases in 2008 compared with now and IF500 are taking ages to get their models into shops

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