Re: [Semi-OT] Aliens Action Fleet toys in UK.

Ground spake thusly upon matters weighty: 

Further, in the US, it would seem that Galoob has stopped making 
these. Order them while Galoob still has some. They work well, are 
very robust, and possess a certain flair that polystyrene has over 
resin. They prompted me to figure out how to implement a SLAM system 
in SG2 (for the Gunship). 

> For UK list members:
> 
> Some time ago someone posted the Forbidden Planet (London, UK) had the
> much-sought-after Aliens Action Fleet models on sale for £7.99 each -
the
> ones that apparently never got released officially outside the US. The
> range consists of a roughly-25mm APC, an underscale Dropship that
works as
> a nice small 25mm attack VTOL and the Narcissus, which will also serve
as a
> smallish 25mm shuttle, aerospace craft or scout.
> 
> Well, I've just discovered that the Swag Shop chain of clearance
stores has
> these models in stock at just £3.99 each! Both the Ipswich and
Colchester
> stores had them (though myself and a couple of friends have bought
most of
> what they had!!), so I assume other branches will have stocks too.
> 
> Happy hunting!
> 
> Jon (GZG)
> 
> 
> 
> 
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