[kingpin]

I am thinking of bringing in some IXO's in the store. What is everyone's opinions of this brand? I have seen a couple and they dont seem to to bad for the price.

Thanks for the help..

Glen

[lanslide]

I have all of their WWII Japanese models and I think they are comparable to Corgi. The photos I've seen of their other models don't seem to be as nice for some reason. I'm staying away from them.

[Cruver Collecter]

What scale IXOs models will you be carrying?

[jim]

As a sale item to the general public I would think they would be just fine.

Serious collectors usually buy them to fill in the gaps until a more quality item becomes available.
To be fair to IXO some of their offerings are not too bad.

[Berkut76]

Originally Posted by kingpin

I am thinking of bringing in some IXO's in the store. What is everyone's opinions of this brand? I have seen a couple and they dont seem to to bad for the price.

Thanks for the help..

Glen

I've owned a few, and they are generally POS (and "S" doesn't stand for Sugar). Even cheap plastic Easy Models are better. That being said, Japanese birds do stand out above the rest. In all honesty I can't recommend any of them given that they are priced as 1st Tier models from Hobby Master.

Regards,

Sergey

[stwhite]

Originally Posted by lanslide

I have all of their WWII Japanese models and I think they are comparable to Corgi. The photos I've seen of their other models don't seem to be as nice for some reason. I'm staying away from them.

For the 1:72 scale stuff:
I too have all the Japanese models. I also have all the French and Russian (except the white Mig 3 which I'm looking for). Simple fact is most of these models are ONLY made by IXO.

As a side note, IXO customer service is one of the best! Numerous times I've emailed them about missing or damage parts which they quickly correct (usually with a new model shipped!).

Can't comment on the 1:144 since I don't own any.

[Cruver Collecter]

I don't have any of the 1/144 scale models, but do have 8 of the 1/72nd scale models. Some are fairly nice and do help fill some of the gaps in avialable models.

[jim]

Originally Posted by stwhite

For the 1:72 scale stuff:
I too have all the Japanese models. I also have all the French and Russian (except the white Mig 3 which I'm looking for). Simple fact is most of these models are ONLY made by IXO.

As a side note, IXO customer service is one of the best! Numerous times I've emailed them about missing or damage parts which they quickly correct (usually with a new model shipped!).

Can't comment on the 1:144 since I don't own any.

Yes and you get a gallon of oil free with every model.

[stwhite]

Originally Posted by jim

Yes and you get a gallon of oil free with every model.

...which I ship to the local refinery for $125 a barrel All around a GREAT deal.....

[hworth18]

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

I don't have any of the 1/144 scale models, but do have 8 of the 1/72nd scale models. Some are fairly nice and do help fill some of the gaps in available models.

I agree, some of the IXO planes are gap fillers until better models arrive, the rest are shelf warmers.

IMHO, don't waste your time or your money.