Airwolf: The

[@galbyman]

So the Airwolf sound effect didn't enter my mind but that theme song sure did.

[@RKZX2]

the theme was great. but the piece in S1 E1 chasing down Moffit was absolutely one of the best pieces of music in TV shows. a close second in Stargate SG-1. it's better than the movie theme.

[@billkeithchannel]

I agree. That theme song is epic and was in my head too. Several years ago someone totally recreated all of the music with all the original equipment and instrument settings/effects and performed it as alive recording and posted it on KZbin. Great stuff.

[@bjpalm1994]

Same here! Lol

[@SkyFireDrone2022]

Not for me.. it was always the sound effect first… 🤓 Coincidentally, I started re-watching this series last year and REALLY wanted my own version.. This is truly awesome.

[@metatechnologist]

Hopefully youtube will let me post this link cuz you guys are gonna love this Airwolf cover!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKvCdoadabpgask

[@metalnickey6984]

That’s incredible, the 5 year old me wants this so bad!!… actually the 39year old me wants it too🤣 great video Michael 👌🏼

[@jamesvaughn4126]

Me too

[@matthewcaughey8898]

Same here and I’m your same age man

[@jamesvaughn4126]

Cool

[@clemonjgraham6650]

Indeed

[@Taboweither697]

Lol your not the only one bro, I want it.

[@RatRacer503]

I’m one of those backers that got scammed from this Conrad person. He sent out a message to everyone on this kickstarter that he just closed shop and gave up. After almost 3 years and total of $70,000 plus funded. The dude just gave up!! And I along with a lot of backers got nothing!!

[@samparsons7523]

I was also scammed as well .I lost $1000 Australian dollars.And only find out about the scam through you tube.Mars Industries didn't have the decency to let me know I had lost money.Still reeling over this.

[@JonathanMedd]

This is incredible. Fans really are doing the best work!

[@That_80s_Geek]

Been in talks with him the last couple of weeks. He's an amazing and friendly guy. Thanks Mars Industries.

[@comicsgatekeeper9746]

An Ernest borgnine figure would be what the world needs right now

[@edrosa3485]

x1,000,000.000.000

[@stevendunkley8284]

Still have an Ernest action figure from the Disney 'Back hole' movie tie in toyline who has managed to survive intact for the past 3 decades in storage which is a miracle in itself given how fragile the rubber O rings were in those figures.

[@davidh4548]

Lord have mercy!!! I wish I had this AND my BlueThunder toy from my childhood! Oh, and yes, as soon as I saw the Lady, I couldn't stop the theme from rolling around my 80s kid memory. Now my question is....who's taking up the mantle to build the Monument Valley playset?!?! lol

[@icanwearamasktoo.1066]

Never missed an episode of Air Wolf😎

[@adamkieffer6827]

Airwolf was huge for me as a kid back in the 80s and I would have killed for this thing. Beside the 4th season that we don’t talk about, the show was a fairly big deal otherwise and it was sad that we didn’t get much for Airwolf toys back then. The fans doing the best work as usual.

[@zerocool5395]

What happened in the 4th season?

[@adamkieffer6827]

@@zerocool5395 The show was canceled by CBS for low ratings after the 3rd season but a 4th season was hastily put together and funded by the USA Network in order to make the show eligible for syndication. The 4th season was poorly written, poorly acted (by an entirely different cast of new characters) and didn’t have access to the actual flying Airwolf (likely due to low-budget per episode) so all in-flight footage was recycled from previous seasons. They only had a studio mockup to work with which was used for interior shots. It was a terrible season on its own but it did make it possible so that Airwolf could be licensed to be seen in syndication. It did serve a good purpose.

[@22Vermeer6]

The ADF (All Directional Firing) pod is plugged in backwards.

[@Jeflexful]

I not only hear the howls and the roars of Airwolf, the theme music too is starting to play over and over again in my head

[@atariboy9084]

The Airwolf THEME song playing in my head the SECOND I saw your thumbnail! I still have my Nintendo NES cart of Airwolf with me.

[@hgc7000]

Same

[@kieronball8962]

Michael presents a professional, informative and interesting review of the Airwolf prototype, for the RetroBlasting Channel. All I can add, is that this Airwolf prototype is absolutely superb and that Mars Industries Group has a definite winner on their hands.

[@dubuyajay9964]

Destro does it again! 😄😆😂🤣

[@GenXToysGeek]

danged Michael, just when I convinced myself that the kickstarter was too much money... Had to buckle after seeing this. (I am sure I'll love it!!!) Need to get me that Blue Thunder some day!

[@Grindhead_Jim]

What we need is a Blue Thunder made to scale in this fashion!

[@GenXToysGeek]

@@Grindhead_Jim agree

[@robertstephens4037]

I had the Blue Thunder from the movie line, but they had two versions. Mine sucked because it had a clear plastic cockpit that came with decals instead of an actual plastic frame around it.

[@GenXToysGeek]

@@robertstephens4037 interesting, didn't know there were two versions

[@mechamanblade8465]

A friend of mine is a huge Airwolf fan. I sent him the link to the Kickstarter. He immediately fully backed it. Looks awsome!

[@LobeznoD]

Growing up I had a 3 hour block: Chips, Airwolf & Knight Rider. I would have vehicle & figure counter parts for the helicopter. I loved the show to a point I would dream of my friends and I flying the Lady at full speed. This a dream vehicle for me. What an amazing project. Great video!!!

[@portland-182]

This looks awesome! Love to see a matching Blue Thunder with magnets, and a Spinner from Blade Runner

[@andrewtaylor940]

There was a Blue Thunder with figure toy made in South America. It was kind of awful. I think there was also a really nice Japanese Blade Runner police spinner.

[@billymadison8036]

I had the blue thunder helicopter. I saw it in a k-mart ad in the newspaper. I showed it to my dad and we went and got it

[@alphatrion100]

I have a little matchbox blue thunder. That helicopter didnt exist so finding anything that represents it is hard

[@ranwolf76]

@@andrewtaylor940 I remember when I was a kid, I visited one of my uncles and he had a model kit of Blue Thunder in a display case. He got me into model building by giving me a Huey kit.

[@andrewtaylor940]

@@ranwolf76 I want to say Monogram made a Blue Thunder kit. The tooling is still around. Somebody re-released it a few years back.

[@yewnew]

Airwolf! One of the best themes for a show ever made. Good to see a positive note on the channel! It’s been a while

[@jamesvaughn4126]

I agree

[@seanmc7128]

I had an airwolf model kit in the late 80's and that was about it. I also made an airwolf out of Legos lol yea this thing is very versatile thanks to the use of very powerful magnets. I'd like one of these myself.

[@drewg809]

I need this. I didn't know I needed this but I need this.

[@drewg809]

I backed it last night lol. They said thank you but I told them to thank you for convincing me lol

[@jdenoe69]

Michael, I wish I had this model as a kid. Airwolf was my favorite live-action show.

[@DaveandhisDeathbeanie]

Bruh the theme song was playing in my head when I saw it.

[@brendanhaley3668]

Simply amazing. So much play value. If only the big companies could recognise opportunities and then take the effort to make toys where you have such interior play areas with such detail and ease of access.

[@mattdawg83686]

I did hear it when I saw it! Airwolf is still one of my favorite shows from back in the day, and I would watch it every week with my dad. This is truly the holy grail of toys!

[@texasbeast239]

*whoo-whoo who-whoo* *da da, da-da-da* *da-da-da, da-da-da*

[@adamskull6268]

I loved watching AirwWolf. These past 2-3 weeks I've been getting my dose of AirWolf and ""Bam" you got great news.

[@MikeTaylorLives]

Conrad's a great dude. He was a big help with me getting my Cobra FANGs back in order.

[@Phoenix-c9v7l]

Hail Cobra!

[@MikeTaylorLives]

@@Phoenix-c9v7l HAIL COBRA! Not even in the ineptitude of the USPS can stop us!

[@ScaleHangar182]

I Love Airwolf -such a legend

[@jeremysnead9233]

There was an Airwolf Helicopter at the local airport. As a kid when we drove by it, Iso excited every time

[@TheUsmc0802]

Oh man Moffit’s ghost on the screen!

[@brianfolkman3315]

I watched the video this morning while having my coffee. I caught myself humming the theme song on the way to work and while I was sitting at my desk. What an amazing job on the prototype. Well done.

[@jimdempsey767]

The fans are doing the best work! You made us wait until the end! 😅 Awesome project. Thanks for shining a light on it.

[@MonkeyboysToys]

Nice... That is one smooth chopper. Sleek AF.

[@GartheKnightReturns]

Knight Rider and Airwolf is the crossover we need.

[@rebeldad1344]

I can totally see a Santini Air jeep and helicopter as well! I am in love with this toy.

[@vincentfranklin17]

That is beyond awesome! Airwolf was a favorite of mine! So great to see other fans with things like this!

[@bobdefalco]

Having Moffet on the TV taking over the whole shebang - that's sick, man

[@ecmagee1984]

It looks like no one will get one now 😢

[@ivane5110]

Wow! It even has a tiny Moffet/Capt. Nolan on the view screen! Silly kid that I was I not only took it for granted that this toy line was gonna g come out "any month now" & "definitely THIS Christmas", but I had assumed the only iffy part was if we'd get Moffet's maroon helicopter. Turns out it was the adult me that was silly for giving up on it. Hey, kid. Look, you were right!

[@heliguy7357]

I have the rc model. Flys and looks cool in the air

[@davidradich9342]

We finally get an Earnest Borgnine figure now !

[@vickid9035]

You might want to tell Mars industries that they need to have a battery assistant speaker built into the helicopter that will give it the sound of the engine also they need to make it so that the engine pods that are in the wing on both sides are removable

[@vickid9035]

Actually yeah it is I can't reach him Could you contact them for me

[@LeonardoTDragon]

Proudly backed it and can't wait to eventually have it in my greedy 1:18-loving hands!

[@bentonrp]

I have a disease of collecting everything 1:18 scale also. Realistic helicopters are always a bonus 😊

[@rancedavis5106]

how do you buy one and for how much ?

[@Grindhead_Jim]

THIS. IS. AMAZING. Just floored. Absolutely floored.

[@helcometowell9295]

I know! I use to watch that show with my grandpa and I an old geezer nerd who never expected this

[@kidwajagstang]

I honestly had written down I wanted an Airwolf helicopter for my Joe’s figures when I was a kid. I would have done anything for this!!

[@scottstalcup6980]

If those Harry Booth Black Hole figures could talk: "Not such a pegwarmer NOW. Am I, customizer boys?!!?" On an unrelated note, I'm grinning like a bloody idiot at how excited you are about this. Have a great weekend!

[@mikerackhabbit1296]

I ❤ Airwolf

[@Echo121.the.spacelord]

🤯🤯🤯 omg retroblasting blew my mind - love the video

[@bb7931]

I'm watching this and towards the end I'm thinking ..."just say the line." THE FANS ARE DOING THE BEST WORK

[@iwillnotcomply007]

This makes me happy and sad at the same time. My best friend was killed last year. He loved Air Wolf. He used the show theme music as his ring tone. He would have loved this.

[@subotai827]

When finished with this project hopefully he'll start on a Gunstar.

[@JosephDickersonUX]

It's on my list.

[@gregorymoore2877]

I wouldn't mind having a Star Car too.

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

Okay. I'm going to start saving money for a Gunstar now....

[@bobby1218]

You said it best "Fans are doing the best work". Ordered mine to day, keep up the great videos.

[@jasondwilliams972]

Fantastic video, French. Thank you for sharing & promoting this amazing vertical envelopment work of art…

[@jhiggs1438]

What I’d give to have that as a kid with my Joes. I remember having a Blue Thunder helicopter toy but I don’t recall it fitting my joe figures. Update: I should have finished watching before commenting and also should have known you’d mention Blue Thunder helo haha. Top notch video as usual.

[@gregorymoore2877]

I also had the shown Blue Thunder and I also remember it being just a little too small to hold any Joe figures. I did enjoy how detailed it was.

[@Defiant15E]

I have the two (2) disc, entire music library to the entire series. Some tracks don't hold up, but the main theme, its variations and any music from the pilot episode rocks. I remember, when I was in fourth grade, looking up in the sky and seeing the Wolf and its chase camera helicopter pass over my school. The entire recess, normally out of control with wild, screaming children, was dead silent, staring up at the sky as though they were watching God transit the sky.

[@TorontoJon]

Even after all these years, I still love that iconic Airwolf helicopter gunship and that fantastic main title theme for the TV series. :)

[@tkskagen]

Now I want an AIRWOLF!

[@impossiblepie]

Awesome video Michael, awesome Airwolf, congrats to Mars industries!!! Excellent work!!! Glad tp hear it well be available beyond the kickstarter because u can't get it right now.

[@scrinbot]

Love it. Next Street Hawk ^^

[@antoniovistcoatis1541]

Looks amazing! Fans continue to do great work! Gonna get me one

[@Chief-Solarize]

Did you ever get yours?

[@MonaSmith2086]

I backed this as I have a deep love of Airwolf. I wasn't able to afford the crew before the kickstarter deadline, so I am glad to hear that there will be a way of getting the product after the kickstarter, and hopeful that the crew will be available as a separate purchase. I recently repainted a World Peacekeepers combat helicopter (a lovely 1/18 helicopter toy, I highly recommend it for the cost) in Red Shadow livery for Baron Ironblood and the Black Major to oversee their fanatical troops on the battlefield, so it looks like they will have some competition for air superiority soon!! This video has made me so pumped for Airwolf!

[@frederickkeith8054]

I backed this earlier today, so I was already sold, but the loving looks he kept throwing at the lady have me more excited.

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

I saw the Kick Starter.Ordering the “Lady” is pretty expensive. I WISH I still had my Blue Thunder. I remember the decals on that one were pretty military, and bad ass. Not as detailed as this , but still super cool. I REALLY hope I can get this Air Wolf. It’s SO COOL. Especially the computer cockpit….

[@kylecartwright1609]

There is a young man I knew that loved this show, loved this helicopter. He even loved the Airwolf theme music...Altho he was just 21 years old he loved these 80s action series' I just wish he was still with us for me to share this video with. He would have loved this.

[@AndyZoric]

The Columbus Blue Jackets of the NHL play an upbeat remix of the Airwolf theme after every home win.

[@robertshaffer3808]

It's nice to see Michael joyful about a toy and not vexed about something.

[@robertespley248]

My god, she's beautiful. It genuinely hurts me to hear how Fed-Ex treated the package whilst it was being delivered.The level of detail on her is astounding

[@edrosa3485]

I can hear my bank account gritting its teeth, bracing for impact.

[@J-T-A]

Mars Industries Airwolf asks you to pump up the volume... in your head.

[@wesbelt]

What! You already got to hold it! I ordered one the second I saw it. I can't wait. This helicopter holds a real special place for me. I'm so glad I got to hear your take on it. I'm glad you approve. I can't even believe it's almost real!

[@Kitsunekun2]

Nice to see you so excited. It does look amazing.

[@Kickback-dm7zt]

If this is only a prototype /proof of concept and it looks this good I can't even imagine how awesome the production version will be... Truly the fans ARE doing the best work.

[@iampoch01]

One advantage that fan-made toys have over the likes from Mattel or Hasbro is the fact that they don't need to bow down to retailer needs/demands. At the very least, they don't need to make a sales pitch for their figures to be picked up. TRU may have picked this up, but since that's gone in the US, we most definitely won't see this at retail. Another is that they aren't limited to an overall "line" budget, unlike figures and vehicles do in a particular toy line from the big corporations. For third party products, the budget would be on a per-toy basis. For Kickstarter products like these, the backers take more of the risk traditionally taken by a manufacturer, effectively making them stakeholders instead of just customers. Of course, this setup also comes with its own downsides compared to making toys for retail. It's up to the consumer on whether those downsides are acceptable.

[@rayshonmeeks5444]

Love it. This was my Pop's favorite show when it was on he air. Every time I see the "Lady" I think of him. RIP.

[@shawnj547]

Wow that looks looks awesome we finally getting the airwolf

[@kennylong653]

Now all we need is a figure of Jan Michael Vincent with an accessory baggie of Columbian Snow :-) Great video Michael!

[@Arbbal]

I refuse to sign legislation that allows more than eight Jan Michael Vincent’s.

[@OHSnappage]

So true Michael! Fans are doing what we want… thank you. I so want this… and trust your assessments & breakdowns. Thank you.

[@TorontoJon]

Just watching this awesome video is making me play the 'Airwolf' TV theme in my head note-for-note from memory. :)

[@nate_d376]

Man we had it good in the 80s didn't we? So many awesome shows! Would have had this thing fight against my Millennium falcon!

[@Plokman040]

Wish that people would leave you alone my friend. Just trying to boost the signal, to say "Leave this man alone, grow up." Ugh this is something I would expect from 12 year olds, mainly because I was that kid. Always willing to help you out on this, you and Tony are the big two I say got me into this community. Stay safe my friend.

[@Dark.Shingo]

My inner kid got so happy seeing this! It's awesome! Thanks for your review!

[@joebarrett2746]

I would've loved Airwolf and Blue Thunder helicopters. This Airwolf is totally awesome!!

[@TeZXSpectrum]

Wow! Incredibly tactile to the eye. I just want to touch it! The magnetic idea is genius. We have all waited too long . Thanks for the sneak peek. I can still hear it!😉

[@michaelwhittaker4246]

She’s a beauty!

[@deathandstrawberries8383]

Man, thanks for doing this video Michael. I had seen this kickstarter but your description of the aircraft really drove home exactly how high quality this thing is. It was almost too good to be true just looking at the kickstarter. I wasn’t sure whether or not to trust my instincts!

[@deathandstrawberries8383]

Also- this thing would pair so BEAUTIFULLY with the Glasslite vintage Airwolf figures. I wish I had em!

[@Apollo4]

If that’s the mock up. Good god! Can’t wait to see the final.

[@larryreynolds8580]

Thank you for this, and thank you Mars industries!

[@jrex9197]

Oh man, I need one! I'm another life long fan of Airwolf. So happy to see someone showing it some toy love

[@JEDITOYMASTERS]

It's great to see Michael make a video where he gets to be happy and smile. Haters gonna hate....thank you for your great content Michael. We are big fans. @retroblasting

[@kidwajagstang]

EXTREMELY GLAD it will be available beyond the Kickstarter. I’m going to snag one once I can save up

[@marklaurenzi1609]

Stunning. Absolutely stunning!

[@tnndll4294]

*AIRWOLF movie or TV remake could star Jason Statham.* Sam Elliot as Arc Angel

[@simonmacomber7466]

When you said, "you could hear it, when you saw it," I blurted out, "Yes, yes I could, loud enough to make my wife concerned.

[@davidandrews5215]

Yes I am hearing the theme song as well and it was Catilin actor name Jean Bruce Scott I think . Your right bud that would look so cool on the flag and I like what you did at the end bud another awesome video.

[@alen7480]

"Fans are doing the best work!" - Michael. So true, so true.

[@marcothommen2484]

It's so pleasing to see you that happy! :-D

[@alexander1485]

"you can hear it when you see it"

[@theimperialgrunt1831]

Great video!!!! This vehicle is amazing!! The idea of using magnets for the canopy is pure genius. I enjoy the toy photography and being able to get the views inside is exciting!!

[@D.Pensak]

GOBSMACKED!!! Thank you for posting this one.

[@edmontonstormtrooper2493]

Great looking vehicle! Thanks for sharing!

[@nps1016]

Love the Airwolf series as a kid and I define love this helicopter. The detail is amazing, I’m seriously considering getting this, great review.

[@karlrudy4241]

AWESOME