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Line 36: The models had all been available from TCI, who imported them from their various sources in Japan. The models were sold individually, in their original packaging, but the Macross/Robotech models were also repackaged and sold by Testors as R.O.B.O.T. models. They were the exact same models as appeared in the TCI BattleTech sets, but they only included one model and cost $5 each (the TCI BattleTech sets were about $8 and included two kits and the BattleTech scenario). The models had all been available from TCI, who imported them from their various sources in Japan. The models were sold individually, in their original packaging, but the Macross/Robotech models were also repackaged and sold by Testors as R.O.B.O.T. models. They were the exact same models as appeared in the TCI BattleTech sets, but they only included one model and cost $5 each (the TCI BattleTech sets were about $8 and included two kits and the BattleTech scenario). − FASA and TCI worked together to release a number of additional models individually in their original Japanese boxes, but with the Battledroids stats for the Battledroid glued to the back of the box. In this way, they expanded the initial offering of Battledroids to include the as yet unheard of ''[[BattleMaster]]'', ''[[Thunderbolt]]'', ''[[Wolverine]]'', and ''[[Scorpion (BattleMech)|Scorpion]]''. + FASA and TCI worked together to release a number of additional models individually in their original Japanese boxes, but with the Battledroids stats for the Battledroid glued to the back of the box. In this way, they expanded the initial offering of Battledroids to include the as yet unheard of ''[[BattleMaster]]'', ''[[Thunderbolt]]'', ''[[Wolverine]]'', and ''[[Scorpion (BattleMech)|Scorpion]]''.<gallery> − <gallery> Image:TCIImportBoxesFront.jpg|Japanese model kit boxes imported by TCI Image:TCIImportBoxesFront.jpg|Japanese model kit boxes imported by TCI Image:TCIDougramBoxesFront.jpg|Japanese model kit boxes... Image:TCIDougramBoxesFront.jpg|Japanese model kit boxes... Image:TCIDougramBoxesBack.jpg|...with Battledroids stats on the back Image:TCIDougramBoxesBack.jpg|...with Battledroids stats on the back Image:Griffin_TCI_blockhead.jpg|More Japanese model kit boxes Image:Griffin_TCI_blockhead.jpg|More Japanese model kit boxes − Image:Griffin_TCI_blockhead_stats.jpg|with Battledroids stats on the back + Image:Griffin_TCI_blockhead_stats.jpg|with Battledroids stats on the back</gallery><div style="clear:both"></div> Image:TCI_Catalog_0010.jpg|Twentieth Century Imports Catalog 1986, ''Shadow Hawk 3H'' Image:TCI_Catalog_0010.jpg|Twentieth Century Imports Catalog 1986, ''Shadow Hawk 3H'' Image:Battletech_TCI_Kits.jpg|Product Catalogue Image:Battletech_TCI_Kits.jpg|Product Catalogue − </gallery><div style="clear:both"></div> After Battledroids was rebranded as [[BattleTech, 2nd Edition]], the plastic models were removed from the game box. FASA and TCI stopped selling the individual model kits, but did release the rebranded and repackaged kits as quasi-expansions for those who still used the plastic models in place of the rapidly expanding and increasingly popular lead/pewter designs. These kits were packaged in the now familiar twofer packages featuring the trademark BattleTech logo and iconic rampaging ''Warhammer'' on the cover, and line drawing of the featured 'Mechs in the set on the back. Initially, only four sets were released, but the line was expanded to six, then eight, and ultimately twelve different sets. After Battledroids was rebranded as [[BattleTech, 2nd Edition]], the plastic models were removed from the game box. FASA and TCI stopped selling the individual model kits, but did release the rebranded and repackaged kits as quasi-expansions for those who still used the plastic models in place of the rapidly expanding and increasingly popular lead/pewter designs. These kits were packaged in the now familiar twofer packages featuring the trademark BattleTech logo and iconic rampaging ''Warhammer'' on the cover, and line drawing of the featured 'Mechs in the set on the back. Initially, only four sets were released, but the line was expanded to six, then eight, and ultimately twelve different sets.
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The models had all been available from TCI, who imported them from their various sources in Japan. The models were sold individually, in their original packaging, but the Macross/Robotech models were also repackaged and sold by Testors as R.O.B.O.T. models. They were the exact same models as appeared in the TCI BattleTech sets, but they only included one model and cost $5 each (the TCI BattleTech sets were about $8 and included two kits and the BattleTech scenario). | The models had all been available from TCI, who imported them from their various sources in Japan. The models were sold individually, in their original packaging, but the Macross/Robotech models were also repackaged and sold by Testors as R.O.B.O.T. models. They were the exact same models as appeared in the TCI BattleTech sets, but they only included one model and cost $5 each (the TCI BattleTech sets were about $8 and included two kits and the BattleTech scenario). | ||
| − | FASA and TCI worked together to release a number of additional models individually in their original Japanese boxes, but with the Battledroids stats for the Battledroid glued to the back of the box. In this way, they expanded the initial offering of Battledroids to include the as yet unheard of ''[[BattleMaster]]'', ''[[Thunderbolt]]'', ''[[Wolverine]]'', and ''[[Scorpion (BattleMech)|Scorpion]]''. | + | FASA and TCI worked together to release a number of additional models individually in their original Japanese boxes, but with the Battledroids stats for the Battledroid glued to the back of the box. In this way, they expanded the initial offering of Battledroids to include the as yet unheard of ''[[BattleMaster]]'', ''[[Thunderbolt]]'', ''[[Wolverine]]'', and ''[[Scorpion (BattleMech)|Scorpion]]''.<gallery> |
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Image:TCIImportBoxesFront.jpg|Japanese model kit boxes imported by TCI | Image:TCIImportBoxesFront.jpg|Japanese model kit boxes imported by TCI | ||
Image:TCIDougramBoxesFront.jpg|Japanese model kit boxes... | Image:TCIDougramBoxesFront.jpg|Japanese model kit boxes... | ||
Image:TCIDougramBoxesBack.jpg|...with Battledroids stats on the back | Image:TCIDougramBoxesBack.jpg|...with Battledroids stats on the back | ||
Image:Griffin_TCI_blockhead.jpg|More Japanese model kit boxes | Image:Griffin_TCI_blockhead.jpg|More Japanese model kit boxes | ||
| − | Image:Griffin_TCI_blockhead_stats.jpg|with Battledroids stats on the back | + | Image:Griffin_TCI_blockhead_stats.jpg|with Battledroids stats on the back</gallery><div style="clear:both"></div> |
Image:TCI_Catalog_0010.jpg|Twentieth Century Imports Catalog 1986, ''Shadow Hawk 3H'' | Image:TCI_Catalog_0010.jpg|Twentieth Century Imports Catalog 1986, ''Shadow Hawk 3H'' | ||
Image:Battletech_TCI_Kits.jpg|Product Catalogue | Image:Battletech_TCI_Kits.jpg|Product Catalogue | ||
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After Battledroids was rebranded as [[BattleTech, 2nd Edition]], the plastic models were removed from the game box. FASA and TCI stopped selling the individual model kits, but did release the rebranded and repackaged kits as quasi-expansions for those who still used the plastic models in place of the rapidly expanding and increasingly popular lead/pewter designs. These kits were packaged in the now familiar twofer packages featuring the trademark BattleTech logo and iconic rampaging ''Warhammer'' on the cover, and line drawing of the featured 'Mechs in the set on the back. Initially, only four sets were released, but the line was expanded to six, then eight, and ultimately twelve different sets. | After Battledroids was rebranded as [[BattleTech, 2nd Edition]], the plastic models were removed from the game box. FASA and TCI stopped selling the individual model kits, but did release the rebranded and repackaged kits as quasi-expansions for those who still used the plastic models in place of the rapidly expanding and increasingly popular lead/pewter designs. These kits were packaged in the now familiar twofer packages featuring the trademark BattleTech logo and iconic rampaging ''Warhammer'' on the cover, and line drawing of the featured 'Mechs in the set on the back. Initially, only four sets were released, but the line was expanded to six, then eight, and ultimately twelve different sets. | ||