Forces of Valor Bravo Team U.S. M1A1 Abrams - Update!

Another "Bravo Team" item, and yet never "just another" toy. This Hong Kong company M1A1 Abrams is, for some reasons, one of the most impressive tanks I was ever given the chance to review.

First off, it´s the sheer size of this thing. We´re used to see "Abrams" toy adaptations here and there, and you can see some of them here at JoMiToys, but other than 1:18 models, never something this big for 3.75" action figures. And this takes me directly to the 2nd reason. It´s a toy. Meant to be a toy but like they say "created with the military enthusiast in mind". A toy/model and not the other way around. And it looks great!

NATO colors, this model has a variation in "desert tan" camo. Much like the pair of M3A2 Bradleys this "Forces Of Valor" line packs.

Actions include revolving turret, opening hatches (commander/gunner side and loader), working treads and moving/removable machine guns.

Every angle you look at it, you have the feel of a real "armored beast". The front shot is almost scary. I "pity the fool" who has to see these in battle as enemies.

Detail shots. Top right picture showing the driver´s seat. Hatch does not open. A shame, and perhaps this MBT deserved it, but I´m not complaining.

More detail shots showing the hatches closed and opened. Tread/wheels impressive detail and M256 120 mm gun. The detail is amazing. However, fortunately well inside the boundaries of toys. You can see it as a spectacular toy and not as a "fair" model. There´s still room for improvement and customizing.

Scale shots. This thing is a mammoth... well... just like the actual thing. Heavy and ready for battle. Absolutely great piece of work.

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Auchan´s Police Force S.W.A.T. boat - Update!

"Sea Weapon", the police force sea set, the fast boat.

This vessel is a very interesting item, due not only to its simplicity (the 80s cartoon style), but possibilities.

Front shot. The windshield colorization is very cool.

As you can see in this picture, the windows are clear. Although the cabin itself is closed with no opening hatches or doors. Minor detail a modeling saw won´t fix. The boat has a lot of stuff on it. Simplifying it may be the way. Its another promising base for a custom.

Rear shot. Divers-ready.

Lots and lots of space to work on. You can see a radar dish and big cannon on your left and 2 machine guns (ressembling .50 cal guns) on the right.

Isometric view of the whole set. The flags are way out.

The side cannons slightly move when turning the top switches.

An area shot of the back. By the way, the whole boat is made out of a semi-rigid plastic. This may help if you want to develop a floating vehicle.

Scale shot with G.I.Joe figure.

If you´re into Police Force, this is yet another crime fighting vehicle! 

.50 cal guns

These weapons resemble the ones used with the Buddy L Humvee.

The big cannon looks like a harpoon launcher. Not the marine missile launcher, a "fish-harpoon" cannon like those used to catch sharks and such animals. This may be an idea to hold on to.

Another interesting detail on a possible use of this mold in a battery moved item.

Accessories view. The life-preservers may be useful. For more details on the weapons, refer to Iron (Eon) Kid Black Beauty Action Figure.

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