SIA A380 phoenix is hella hard to find!

SingaporeAirlines · 03-28-2009, 05:27 PM

anybody here knows where i can find one?

SilkAirA320 · 03-28-2009, 05:37 PM

Changi Airport?

SingaporeAirlines · 03-28-2009, 05:44 PM

where?
T1,T2orT3?

SilkAirA320 · 03-28-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SingaporeAirlines

where?
T1,T2orT3?

No idea. If you are in Singapore, I know of 3 model shops in the following malls (as of last April):

- Millenia Walk
- Marina Square
- VivoCity

The Millenia Walk one is outragously priced (I just walked out when he wanted S$120 for an Oasis HK 747), the VivoCity one doesn't have much of a selection. Your best bet is the place in Marina Square. Always ask for a 10% discount. Good luck.

The one in Marina Square is next to the movie theather and the bowling alley.

SingaporeAirlines · 03-28-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SilkAirA320

No idea. If you are in Singapore, I know of 3 model shops in the following malls (as of last April):

- Millenia Walk
- Marina Square
- VivoCity

The Millenia Walk one is outragously priced (I just walked out when he wanted S$120 for an Oasis HK 747), the VivoCity one doesn't have much of a selection. Your best bet is the place in Marina Square. Always ask for a 10% discount. Good luck.

The one in Marina Square is next to the movie theather and the bowling alley.

how about in the airport?

SilkAirA320 · 03-28-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SingaporeAirlines

how about in the airport?

When they first opened T3 2 years ago there was a store there, but I don't think it's there any more.

How long is your layover? There is a free sightseeing bus for transit passangers. You can take that to the Esplanade and the first 2 stores I listed are within a 5 minute walk from there.

SingaporeAirlines · 03-28-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SilkAirA320

When they first opened T3 2 years ago there was a store there, but I don't think it's there any more.

How long is your layover? There is a free sightseeing bus for transit passangers. You can take that to the Esplanade and the first 2 stores I listed are within a 5 minute walk from there.

thx dude.
i think ima take the MRT.

SilkAirA320 · 03-28-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SingaporeAirlines

thx dude.
i think ima take the MRT.

You can do that. Take the MRT to City Hall and walk through the underground mall to Mellenia Walk/Marina Square.

SQA380-842 · 03-28-2009, 07:43 PM

$120SGD approx at T3, saw this last year on transit. And guess what, that friggin toy shop can kiss my a$$ and i'd still wont buy it.

SingaporeAirlines · 03-28-2009, 07:59 PM

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$120SGD approx at T3, saw this last year on transit. And guess what, that friggin toy shop can kiss my a$$ and i'd still wont buy it.

does the engine have the SIA logo?

SilkAirA320 · 03-28-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SQA380-842

$120SGD approx at T3, saw this last year on transit. And guess what, that friggin toy shop can kiss my a$$ and i'd still wont buy it.

That's not a bad price. No way it will be any cheaper anywhere else in Singapore.

SingaporeAirlines · 03-28-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SilkAirA320

That's not a bad price. No way it will be any cheaper anywhere else in Singapore.

agree with you on that one.
im buyin it IF there is not engine logo.

EPCOT · 03-28-2009, 10:25 PM

I just checked my Phoenix SIA A380. It does have a logo on the engines. It arrived a week ago from Toy's King Store in Hong Kong. It was $80.99 USD which was the cheapest that I was able to find online.

Now, if I could only find a Phoenix SIA B777-300ER...

BTW That empty spot is for the Phoenix SIA A330-300 on the way. Should be here Wednesday.

Cheers,

Matthew

TheSpecialOne · 03-28-2009, 10:35 PM

oh.. tt's ex.. 80.99 plus shipping?

SingaporeAirlines · 03-28-2009, 10:37 PM

****!
i hate engine logo.
so all the phoenix a380 have engine logo?

TheSpecialOne · 03-28-2009, 10:44 PM

i tink so.. haha.. mine hv it too.. i got it for onli 47 USD

EPCOT · 03-28-2009, 10:55 PM

Yes, shipping was $15 on top of the $80.99.

It is a really nice model though. It is the first Phoenix A380 that I have gotten. All the others are GJ (and one DW). Here is my collection. The only one missing is my Korean Air A380. It is not currently in the display rotation.

TheSpecialOne · 03-28-2009, 10:56 PM

tt's a beauitful fleet.. haha.. i wish i had dem too

SingaporeAirlines · 03-28-2009, 11:50 PM

nice pics!
im getting the emirates A380 in 3weeks and getting the SIA version with no engine logo phoenix one...i saw it on the other thread.
wait let me find the link...

SingaporeAirlines · 03-28-2009, 11:56 PM

http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...x-revised.html

i will look at T3 for this model!!
cant wait to go to sin to ride the A380 and buyin the A380 phoenix 1:400 with NO engine logo....

chen1681 · 03-29-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SingaporeAirlines

anybody here knows where i can find one?

I got this one last year and only cost me US$38. You can try to contact Toymax H.K.

SQA380-842 · 03-29-2009, 12:54 AM

I remember I paid a mere $35usd for this model back in 07 when aud was still flying high.

Garuda747400 · 03-29-2009, 05:40 AM

Where is the photo of the malaysian and Emirates?

Im not surprised you cant find the A380, you spend so long asking other peoples opinions on what to buy you miss your chance, your supposed to be a big singapore airlines fan but your asking if you should buy singapore products from phoenix, buy what you like

Mystère · 03-29-2009, 10:12 AM

Wow, $80 ?!

I'm glad I bought mine some times ago ! BTW these engines logo are not that hard to remove using nail polish remover. Be careful if it's acetone based though, it could affect the paint itself !

sheepCrusher · 03-29-2009, 08:44 PM

I saw the Phoenix A380 JAL online and it said "fantasy" model. Is this just someone making a custom plane or is it one that actually exists and flew?

EPCOT · 03-29-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepCrusher

I saw the Phoenix A380 JAL online and it said "fantasy" model. Is this just someone making a custom plane or is it one that actually exists and flew?

Japan Airlines has not ordered the A380, a reportedly will not do so in the future. (Never say never, right) That is why it is a fantasy model. Not only does it not exist, it will likely not exist in the future either. There are many A380 models that have been out even though relatively few airlines have them flying already. I have an Air France and Lufthansa A380 model, but neither of them actually exist yet. However, they do have the aircraft on order. Therefore they are not "fantasy" models.

SilkAirA320 · 03-29-2009, 09:52 PM

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Therefore they are not "fantasy" models.

Yes, they are. Any aircraft that doesn't exist is considerd "fantasy" in this hobby.

sheepCrusher · 03-29-2009, 09:54 PM

Anybody know where I can find a Phoenix Qantas A380? I'm new on here so I don't know too many sellers.
Thanks

SQA380-842 · 03-29-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepCrusher

Anybody know where I can find a Phoenix Qantas A380? I'm new on here so I don't know too many sellers.
Thanks

Gemini jets make the QANTAS A380's in new and old colour scheme. Phoenix never made a QANTAS A380!

SingaporeAirlines · 03-29-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepCrusher

Anybody know where I can find a Phoenix Qantas A380? I'm new on here so I don't know too many sellers.
Thanks

Jetway Models, Gemini Jets, Dragon Wings, AeroClassics, Herpa Wings, Starjets, Jet-X
try finding one here.

SingaporeAirlines · 03-29-2009, 11:10 PM

yo,guys.
should i buy the qantas A380 or emirates? GJ
dont tell me SIA cuz im going to changi and im going to find the phoenix one.

mySAY · 03-30-2009, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SingaporeAirlines

yo,guys.
should i buy the qantas A380 or emirates? GJ
dont tell me SIA cuz im going to changi and im going to find the phoenix one.

you should buy what you want not what other want, which one you feel really like? QF or EK? if you like both then buy both

mysay

SilkAirA320 · 03-30-2009, 08:08 AM

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you should buy what you want not what other want, which one you feel really like? QF or EK? if you like both then buy both

mysay

That's not a good advice. Maybe he only has money for one of them. Paper routes don't pay that well.

EPCOT · 03-30-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SilkAirA320

Yes, they are. Any aircraft that doesn't exist is considerd "fantasy" in this hobby.

I would consider that debatable. For example, the GJ British Airways B777-300ER would be a fantasy model under that definition. Once they start flying, would it no longer be a fantasy model then? This would apply for every single B787 and most A380s as well. I draw the distinction between what is planned and will very likely exist (in some form), and what is pure speculation and will very likely never exist. If the plane is on order, then it would not be fantasy, IMO.

Examples of fantasy models:

GJ Aetna B747-400
GJ Exxon B747-400
JAL A380
All of the Boeing 7E7 models
etc.

Cheers

EPCOT

SilkAirA320 · 03-30-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by EPCOT

I would consider that debatable. For example, the GJ British Airways B777-300ER would be a fantasy model under that definition. Once they start flying, would it no longer be a fantasy model then? This would apply for every single B787 and most A380s as well. I draw the distinction between what is planned and will very likely exist (in some form), and what is pure speculation and will very likely never exist. If the plane is on order, then it would not be fantasy, IMO.

Examples of fantasy models:

GJ Aetna B747-400
GJ Exxon B747-400
JAL A380
All of the Boeing 7E7 models
etc.

Cheers

EPCOT

It's still fantasy, in my books. Perhaphs the only exception would be if the manufacturer managed to get the correct livery and registration before the first roll out, at which point, the model could be considered non-fantasy. Look at the Qantas A380 first released, which you wouldn't consider fantasy, even though the plane never flew with that livery.

http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...iew-13178.html

Or take the large number of Air France A380s in 1:400. None of them are in the new livery, so most likely the plane will never fly like that.

Garuda747400 · 03-30-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SingaporeAirlines

Jetway Models, Gemini Jets, Dragon Wings, AeroClassics, Herpa Wings, Starjets, Jet-X
try finding one here.

This model is rare and impossible to find because it doesnt exist he would have trouble finding it even from phoenix itself, i have a dragon wings qantas a 380 but its fantasy because its in the old colour scheme it has a non payer on ebay so if anybody interested in a DW o/c

Red Comet · 03-31-2009, 12:44 PM

There's a model shop @ Far East Shopping Centre in Orchard Road, next to Wheelock's Place that sells the Phoenix SQ A380. I can't recall if it comes with the SQ logo on the engines though.

They have other Phoenix SQ models too - I vividly recall seeing an A345 (new livery without the "Leadership" tag - personally I prefer the older livery), B744, B772 and DC10 (but i can't remember if this model is a PH or DW though).