Manufacturing snafu will benefit Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Opening the latest shipment from
its favorite factory in China, the team at Hobby-Lobby International
(http://www.hobby-lobby.com) was eagerly anticipating the brisk sales its new
red-and-silver radio-controlled (RC) fighter jets would generate. Those hopes
were temporarily suspended, however, when the first fighter emerged from the
box. It wasn't red and silver. They couldn't even fudge and call it salmon.
There were no two ways about it: Hobby-Lobby was in possession of hundreds
of attractively pink F/A-18 "Viper" RC jet airplanes (http://www.hobby-
lobby.com/pinkjet.htm).
It didn't take long to realize there was a pink - er, silver - lining to
the situation, though, said Hobby-Lobby president Jay Graves. The company
decided to reduce the price of the planes and, at the same time, support a
worthy cause. Hobby-Lobby International will donate a percentage of the sales
of the "Pink Vipers" to the Nashville-based Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation
(http://www.minniepearl.org), which supports cancer research, education and
patient and family services.
"This type of thing is a common occurrence for many small businesses when
first building relationships with Chinese suppliers," Graves stated. "The
Chinese manufacturers are excellent, but there can be communications and
cultural barriers. We figured we'd make the best of the situation and donate
some money for every Pink Viper we sell. Our entire team here at Hobby-Lobby
is enthusiastically on board with the idea."
Aside from their unusual color, Hobby-Lobby's Pink Vipers offer the
features Hobby-Lobby RC enthusiasts have come to expect. Each pre-painted
plane is 37 inches long, with a 28-inch wingspan and a flying weight of 19.75
ounces. The ready-to-fly (RTF) version includes a 72-MHz transmitter, six-
channel receiver, ducted fan unit, brushless motor, 20-amp brushless speed
controller and an 18C three-cell 1300 mAh Lipo battery pack. The almost-ready-
to-fly (ARF) version comes with all of the above, minus the transmitter and
six-channel receiver.
In both the RTF and ARF versions, electronics come pre-installed with no
soldering required. Hobby-Lobby recommends the Pink Viper for intermediate
pilots. Customers who don't blush at the thought of the pink fighter jet will
enjoy significant savings while supporting cancer research and education.
Hobby-Lobby is offering $50.00 off the RTF version and $40.00 off the ARF
version. Should customers want to repaint their pink jets, the company is
including a set of decals with every plane.
"The Pink Viper flies like a much larger jet and handles the wind well,"
explained Graves. "The jet has plenty of power for rolls, loops and inverted
flight. Both versions come with steerable nose gear. Take-offs are short and
landings are slow and easy. The only reason for the price discount is
cosmetic."
About Hobby-Lobby International
Hobby-Lobby International is a 43-year-old Tennessee-based company
providing high-quality RC airplanes, helicopters and boats. To learn more, or
to order a Pink Viper, visit Hobby-Lobby at http://www.hobby-
lobby.com/pinkjet.htm or call toll-free, 866-WE-FLY-RC.
Contact:
Jay Graves
Hobby-Lobby International
615-732-7222
jay.graves@hobby-lobby.com
http://www.hobby-lobby.com
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/pinkjet.htm
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SOURCE Hobby-Lobby International
Jay Graves of Hobby-Lobby International, +1-615-732-7222,
jay.graves@hobby-lobby.com
