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                        What'd you get at Hobby Lobby today??

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                        cj95
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: Mission, Texas
                        What'd you get at Hobby Lobby today??
                        Posted by cj95 on Monday, July 18, 2005 2:24 PM


                        Here's my haul. We didnt have t greatest selection, but it wasnt too bad. I found some treasures by digging back behind somw misplaced boxes.


                        1/35 Hobby Craft T-72
                        1/35 Academy M1A1 Abrams
                        1/35 Dragon T-34/76 ($10.00 woo-hoo!!!!)
                        1/35 Dragon Sherman Firefly
                        1/48 Tamiya F4F Wildcat
                        1/48 Revell F-16 (an oldie but a goodie....and at $5.00....)

                        All in all I wish there were more airplane kits, but beggers cant be choosers.Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Monday, July 18, 2005 3:32 PM
                        Nice score.especially that T-34.

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        saltydog
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Lower Alabama
                        Posted by saltydog on Monday, July 18, 2005 9:32 PM
                        Confused [%-)] why buy all those targets tanks?Wink [;)] just hackin' on ya friend, nice haul. later.
                        Chris The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 18, 2005 9:42 PM
                        Looks like you got some great deals!The Revell F-16-is it the ADF version?(air defense fighter)
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                        overkillphil
                        • Member since
                          October 2004
                        • From: Northern Indiana
                        Posted by overkillphil on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 12:13 PM
                        Bought another 1/32 Tomcat. Thinking about going back for a 1/72 B-17.
                        my favorite headache/current project: 1/48 Panda F-35 "I love the fact that dumb people don't know who they are. I hope I'm not one of them" -Scott Adams
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 6:36 PM
                        Today, Hobbycraft P-38, tomorrow the Revell Super Hornet and Academy 1/32 F-16

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 8:44 PM
                        Well here is my haul:

                        Hasegawa P-51D 1/32
                        Revell F-18 Blue Angels 1/48
                        Revell/Monogram F-16 ADF 1/48
                        Monogram F9F-5P Panther Reconnaissance 1/48
                        Revell F4F-4 Wildcat with historal book and decals for 7 Aces 1/32

                        All for $53 bucks.

                        Had to put two kits back the F4U Corsair 1/32 and the F-18 1/32 Acadamy kits.Censored [censored]Banged Head [banghead]Boohoo [BH]Ashamed [*^_^*]Angry [:(!]
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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 6:09 AM
                        Lucky bastards. Very nice score on the T-34. Have fun with that T-72. It's not the greatest of kits, but it'll build up nicely with some work.
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                        overkillphil
                        • Member since
                          October 2004
                        • From: Northern Indiana
                        Posted by overkillphil on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 10:00 AM
                        Wound up not getting the B-17. I took a closer look at the box pics and thought it looked a little cheesy. Picked up a 1/72 scale P-47D instead. Not sure why as I promised myself I wouldn't any more 72 scale stuff but oh well.
                        my favorite headache/current project: 1/48 Panda F-35 "I love the fact that dumb people don't know who they are. I hope I'm not one of them" -Scott Adams
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 2:44 PM
                        Scored Revell's new F/A-18E Super Hornet and their stand-by A-10. Both in 1/48 and both for $9.50. I love when Hobby Lobby has these sales; however, my wife hates it because I have not had time to build the kits purchased from last time.

                        So many kits, so little time!
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                        wooverstone8
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: Olympia, WA
                        Posted by wooverstone8 on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 3:02 PM
                        I see this post every month about hobby lobby sales. Man, I really wish there were one of those stores in Washington State! Even though I don’t build models very often, it would neat to shop at one and browse around looking at the varietyCool [8D].
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                        Tankmaster7
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 8:00 PM
                        I CAN'T STAND IT ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT A HOBBY LOBBY!!!!!!!!!!!!
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 9:29 PM
                        Second trip in two days this time for the wife who had a good idea for a group build. So we when out together (45 min trip one way) and got a pair of Kangnam 1/72 F-8E Crusaders. With a 45 min trip back home.
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                        Bgrigg
                        • Member since
                          May 2005
                        • From: Left forever
                        Posted by Bgrigg on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 10:17 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Tankmaster7

                        I CAN'T STAND IT ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT A HOBBY LOBBY!!!!!!!!!!!!


                        Me too! The closest I can get is Michaels, which is WAY OVERPRICED in Canada! They've only got AMT and Revell Cars and Airplanes at $26 and up. The LHS lists the same models at $12 and up. Sure they have 40% off coupons, but that only brings them in line. I remain loyal to Jim at BC Hobby and Shaver in Kelowna.

                        So long folks!

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 21, 2005 7:53 AM
                        Dragon 1/35 Tiger I Initial Production 3 in 1 for $17 including tax.
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                        Rob Gronovius
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Fort Knox
                        Posted by Rob Gronovius on Thursday, July 21, 2005 8:32 AM
                        I've lived near and far from Hobby Lobbies in my career. Generally speaking, their non-sale prices are high. Usually at MSRP (manufacturer suggested retail price). The 50% off sales are great though.

                        I first ran across one when I was stationed in Texas and there was one in town when I was in stationed in Alabama. Then I had a six year drought while stationed in NJ and Massachusetts. Now that I'm in Kentucky, I have one a little more than 30 miles away.

                        They carry the more mainstream Tamiya kits (and now several DML and Academy kits), but the selection is still very limited compared to a real model shop. Hobby Lobby is more like a Michael's arts and crafts store with a better model selection.
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                        chopperfan
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Oklahoma
                        Posted by chopperfan on Thursday, July 21, 2005 10:02 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Rob Gronovius

                        They carry the more mainstream Tamiya kits (and now several DML and Academy kits), but the selection is still very limited compared to a real model shop. Hobby Lobby is more like a Michael's arts and crafts store with a better model selection.

                        A LOT better!!!
                        Michael's used to be fairly good but, in the last few years, they have gone downhill fast as far as plastic kits go.
                        I'll be going over in the morning to see if I can pick something special up for a friend. Are you out there, Gino? Approve [^]
                        Randie [C):-)]Agape Models Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/
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                        overkillphil
                        • Member since
                          October 2004
                        • From: Northern Indiana
                        Posted by overkillphil on Thursday, July 21, 2005 12:10 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by swfong

                        Scored Revell's new F/A-18E Super Hornet

                        Crap. I was hoping I'd find one at my store, but not yet.
                        my favorite headache/current project: 1/48 Panda F-35 "I love the fact that dumb people don't know who they are. I hope I'm not one of them" -Scott Adams
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                        wooverstone8
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: Olympia, WA
                        Posted by wooverstone8 on Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:09 PM
                        Theirs a Michael’s about five miles from where I live. I remember they had nice selection of model kits there. They carried variety of Revell kits and a few Tamiya’s—at the same time they were really expense too. Like mention above, their quality had really drop to bottom. The only things they have now are car models and tried up Testors paint for a dollar and half. It’s really sad…
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                        chopperfan
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Oklahoma
                        Posted by chopperfan on Thursday, July 21, 2005 7:09 PM
                        I just got back from a recon mission to the local HL. Gotta wait until tomorrow to make my purchases.
                        I was slightly surprised at what I found this time around. They are now stocking Trumpeter kits along with the normal Tamiya, Academy, Monogram, Accurate Miniatures, Hasegawa and Revell. I know I'm leaving a couple out but, I can't think straight right now!! Waiting for the Trumpeter 1/32 A-7 to hit the shelves and another 1/2 off sale after it's there!!! Big Smile [:D]
                        Randie [C):-)]Agape Models Without them? The men on the ground would have to work a lot harder. You can help. Please keep 'em flying! http://www.airtanker.com/
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Friday, July 22, 2005 12:07 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by wooverstone8

                        Theirs a Michael’s about five miles from where I live. I remember they had nice selection of model kits there. They carried variety of Revell kits and a few Tamiya’s—at the same time they were really expense too. Like mention above, their quality had really drop to bottom. The only things they have now are car models and tried up Testors paint for a dollar and half. It’s really sad…


                        Same boat as you. Michaels blows when it comes to kits. Mostly cars, with a few planes and some lousy diecast kits that can be assembled. Yuck!

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        wooverstone8
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: Olympia, WA
                        Posted by wooverstone8 on Friday, July 22, 2005 2:15 AM
                        Hey there, Tigerman!

                        It’s to bad theirs not many hobby shops that resides here in Washington State. The only one I know of is the American Eagles hobby shop in Tacoma, about 30 to 40 miles from where I live. I don’t know if you’ve been there or not, but they have a vast selection, mostly aircraft and armor.Big Smile [:D]
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                        qmiester
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Central USA
                        Posted by qmiester on Friday, July 22, 2005 7:19 PM
                        Hasagawa 1/72 B-25J - 19.50
                        Revell 1/72 Ford Tri Motor (5AT???) - 5.50
                        Quincy
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 23, 2005 3:40 PM
                        Got a few things
                        1/444
                        Academy F-4F Phantom II
                        1/72
                        Academy F4U-1 Corsair
                        Revell P-47D Thunderbolt
                        1/48
                        Academy F-177A Stealth Fighter
                        Accurate Miniatures TBF/M Avenger for George Brush
                        Revell/Monogram F-16 Fighting Falcon
                        Tamiya P-47 Bubbletop/ and Razorback
                        1/32 Revell F4F-4 Wildcat with book

                        Funny thing was I went there twice first time took them all up to buy and the checkout lady was going by the sale list for what kits were on sell if you look on the list it has 50% off with the Tamiya logo and a few others in the background and since Academy and Accurate were not on the background she said they were not half off so me and my dad left not buying one thing. After we got home called the store and said it did not matter who made them. So we went back and brought all of them and by the same lady and had no more trouble.
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                        hwells
                        • Member since
                          November 2004
                        • From: Seminole, OK
                        Posted by hwells on Saturday, July 23, 2005 7:32 PM
                        Had my wife pick up a Tamiya P-47D Razorback and Me-262, both in 48th a couple of days ago. Today, I took my sister's boyfreind and introduced him to the half off sale. He bought about 50 bucks worth of stuff. I picked up the Revell 1/77 Tri-Motor, 1/35 DML Sdkfz 251 3 n 1, and a Tamiya 1/35th Jeep.
                        'Go ahead, poke it with a stick, it ain't gonna bite'
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                        arki30
                        • Member since
                          February 2004
                        • From: Second City
                        Posted by arki30 on Saturday, July 23, 2005 10:09 PM
                        Managed to finally get there today on the last day of the sale. Shelves were pretty picked over, and what was left wasn't on my must-have list. But, since I drove through metro traffic to get there I wasn't going home empty Big Smile [:D]

                        1/24 Revell '67 Corvette 427
                        1/48 AM TBF/M Avenger
                        1/48 AMtech P-40K

                        The P-40K was a stroke of luck. That bugger is hard to find....

                        Building Now:

                        1/48 Academy Bf-109G6 - 100%

                        1/48 Tamiya F4U-1A - 5%

                        Upcoming:

                        1/48 Revell F-14D

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 24, 2005 6:06 PM
                        I couldn't help myself. I went back yesterday and bought the Tamiya 1/35 M4A3 105mm Howitzer. They had the Dragon 251 Ausf. "D" 3 in 1 left, but I want the 251/7 with the 2.7 anti-tank gun. The 251/7 also comes with a lot more accesories than either the original "D" or "C". Of course it was an engineer vehicle.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 24, 2005 9:05 PM
                        Heh, I only purchased another Revell Z06 Corvette this time around, and only so I could finish my build. Blush [:I]
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