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Thursday, 10 August 2017

NEW SIXTEEN 12 EAGLES

Remember those fabulous 12" die-cast  Product Enterprise Eagles that ceased production in 2009.



Of course you do. Since Product Enterprise stopped trading, those Eagles have been highly sought after by collectors, and quite right too, they were a great line up.



Well,they could be back - sort of...


Sixteen 12 Collectables have recently announced that they are proposing to release a new set of 12" die-casts Eagles.


Sixteen 12 Collectables formally known as Product Enterprise have plans to create a limited run of special edition sets featuring four individual models plus an intriguing deluxe hangar set.


Each of the sets  would be limited to 1000 individually numbered models, and would feature vehicles and dioramas seen in various episodes.


Assuming the project gets the green light, prices will be announced around September, but that hasn't stopped people already reserving them in anticipation.

Here's a link to the web site, but turn your volume down before you arrive as the music is rather loud...

http://www.sixteen12.com/index_s1999_diecast.html
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18 comments:

  1. Yorkie8/10/2017 12:27 pm

    I've registered interest in the Immunity Syndrome set as I've always wanted a model of the glider. I do wonder what the price will be though. IIRC they were about £40 in 2005 even without the extras, so maybe double that now? There's also a rumour going round that they may make a 12" Hawk too.

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  2. SCOOP8/10/2017 12:39 pm

    They do look like a good set, Yorkie, and there's a quite a buzz amongst collectors, especially those who missed out first time round. The 'limited edition' bit is putting people off a tad as that usually means expensive, although some collectors who sell things on are worried it might de-value their stuff, although I hope dealers don't buy them all up just to make a fast buck...
    A 12" Hawk would be great, too

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    1. Unknown7/02/2020 1:16 pm

      I've been after a larger Hawk, I bought the small 4" Japanese years ago that accompanies my Eagles in a diorama.

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  3. eagletransporter8/10/2017 5:01 pm

    These are all amazing sets and I can't wait for the new ones !! Have a reservation for one of each. Very excited to know they're adding aluminium bells to their die-casts ... well done Sixteen/12 !! I hope you will produce a 12" Hawk and also a Collision Course set, with one those cool nukes! :-)

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    1. Unknown8/20/2017 8:47 am

      Hi Jorge its Robert from Australia. I agree there should be at least two Collision Course sets. One could have Eagle 10 with a Vertical Grab (attached to body without transporter pod)A second Eagle, specifically Eagle 1, could have a Vertical Grab attached to the transporter pod. A second Collision Course Set could have a Medical Eagle docked with Eagle 1 with a retractable connecting tube :-)

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  4. SCOOP8/10/2017 5:10 pm

    I have to say, there's a lot of people looking forward to these.

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    1. eagletransporter8/10/2017 10:26 pm

      Indeed there are a lot folks on the waiting list! By the way SCOOP, well done with this very nice informative piece ... great photography too! Sharing this with my Facebook group. Thanks and keep up the good work! :-)
      https://www.facebook.com/groups/99300778914/

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    2. SCOOP8/10/2017 10:48 pm

      Thanks for that Jorge, I'm glad you liked it. :)

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  5. Anonymous8/10/2017 5:32 pm

    I was fortunate enough to get one of the VIP variants through ebay a few years ago so it would be nice to get my paws on the Freighter model and complete the set from the first episode "Breakaway"

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  6. SCOOP8/10/2017 6:38 pm

    Let's hope you get one, Anon :)

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  7. Tony K8/10/2017 8:03 pm

    Good info and lovely photos, as always, Scoop :)

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    1. SCOOP8/10/2017 8:43 pm

      Thanks Tony, I've been taking a bit of a break from blogging here but it's nice to pop back : )

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  8. dusty abell8/10/2017 8:32 pm

    I've reserved them all....I also suggested to their production manager a Dinky green/red/and white variant.........which I think would be really fun to have as well!

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    1. SCOOP8/10/2017 8:45 pm

      It's an interesting idea dusty, but I wouldn't get your hopes up ;D

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  9. Anonymous8/12/2017 10:05 am

    Thanks Scoop - I'm not one for social media hence the anonymous tag , but my name's Fenton and I'm a bit of a Space:1999 nut since childhood (happy memories of Saturday mornings watching it on LWT)
    Superb blog - I've been an avid lurker for quite some time , keep up the good work !

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    1. SCOOP8/12/2017 10:14 am

      Cheers Fenton, glad to hear you're a fan of 1999 too, and please feel free to comment on anything here, it's always nice to get feedback or opinions:)

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  10. Anonymous8/17/2017 9:53 pm

    Thanks everyone for all your support - it really is much appreciated!
    And Mike - there's a free set of ALL the Die Casts Eagles for you in gratitude for all the amazing photos you've taken of our Die Cast models over the years! (So long as you take some equally nice pics when the sets are released!)Just drop me a line.
    Cheers Steve Walker
    Now....did someone say "Nuke " set.......

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    1. SCOOP8/17/2017 10:26 pm

      Wow!that's very generous of you Steve, and the Sixteen 12 team, I'm extremely flattered, cheers. I'll drop you a line tomorrow, and don't worry I'll be more than happy to take a few photos of the new range that will hopefully do them justice.
      Cheers Mike.

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