Auchan´s Police Force Armored Car - Update!

A more detailed review on the terrestrial weapon, the police force land set, an armored car.

Not pictured, you also get some over-sized weapons sets. Following Chap Mei´s relative success world wide, some major retailers in Europe sold sets like CM. Some seem bootleg´s knock-offs... if you imagine that possible. In this case, CM´s biggest flaw was also copied... the hand-held weapons.

A power search light.

 Moves up and down, and the whole set revolves around the trailer base.

Interesting detail. Seems like this was supposed to hold batteries. Or maybe (probably) the original from which this was copied, does.

Wheels detail: They´re like die-cast cars.

Scale shot with a RAH G.I.Joe figure.

The armored car. A mad max-like vehicle. Pretty cool.

Great detailing. However, it lacks the usability it deserves. Some doors/ hatches won´t open.

Here´s an example. It could have a little more of "moving parts".

Scale shot.

The included doors and hatches however, are cool enough for you to want it.  

The cannon seems to be a water shooting one. It even has a hole on the back to which a hose may attach.

There´s a lot of space in the back. This is a rough set, but very customizable. A true diamond in the rough :)

Lots of space here, too. Misses the steering wheel, though. Maybe it´s voice activated. ;)
Interesting detail, with the right light, the "police car lights" seem to be on and rotating.

A special note about the car stand. Some of these Auchan´s sets came with an action stand for the vehicle. Very interesting concept. I just can´t but love the shots you can take.

Status: Unavailable

Elite Force U.S. Army MH-6 Little Bird (Night Stalker)

 Another "as real as it gets" 1:18 articulated and fully functional model, portraying one of the most popular military helicopters.

 One of BBI´s "aces", this "infiltration & extraction" Spec Ops vehicle comes loaded with weaponry, and highly detailed figure.

Included items.

Amazing detail for a "not a toy"... toy. If this was a static model I´d say "well done", but this is scary, thinking that every military toy may eventually become like this some day. Don´t get me wrong, elite force  enthusiasts. It´s an absolute star. But if we consider Auchan´s Police Force S.W.A.T. Helicopter on the other side of the field, well, we simply can´t. Not the same league. Not even the same sport.

 
Detail shots. Modelers may consider the metalic look a little too much for a high performance aircraft, and especially a "recon/ assault" U.S. Army Spec Ops black painted one. Collectors (toy collectors, I mean) who remember "True Heroes Sentry Outpost - Little Bird Playset" as a reference for a Little Bird, are probably still in awe. I know I am.

With side-mounted folding bench seats for extra figures (not included), there is also the possibility to attach side-mounted TOW anti-tank/anti-bunker missile launchers.

 Included figure: Special Ops articulated pilot action figure. The helmet with night vision goggles kept my attention the whole time. Beautiful! 

Included accessories. SMAW and FIM 92 Stinger launchers with detachable parts. 

This set gives you the chance to make cool infiltration scenes just like the one seen in Black Hawk Down. Problem is, you have to change the included rope which looks like a shoelace... so much for accuracy.

Action shots and detail last thoughts... the only forgotten place was the engine exhaust. If your thing is military 1:18 models, you have to own one of these!

Status: Available for trade - Mint Loose Complete w/ box - trade value : €60