I have had a little more time to think about B&J. I gave a quick impressions report on another thread, but I will try to give a bit more thought than initial "WOW".
I commented before on the DW board issue. A definite yes, the only limit is imagination.
Though some have a lack of enthusiasm over the aircraft counters, I give them a hearty YES. I like the contrast between the almost impotent 30's FB to the Dalek like 45 FB.
Terrain counters. I have slightly mixed feelings. Though at first sight they seem crude, short of transparent overlays, they are the only way to modify elevated terrain, so a yes.
Counters:
Various fire(d) counters: excellent idea, repeat when counter space allows.
Dug in: Good idea, should have enough now.
No ?ammo?: again excellent, repeat when counter space allows.
One alternative is that given that for most guns/vehicles the limited ammo only will give a few shots is to use "ammo" rather than "no ammo". This would have the advantage that counters come off rather than add to the pile. Just a thought, but I am damn glad to see the "no ammo" counters.
Overall the counters are excellent, with only the slightest mis-registration in the cutting of one sheet (but no information lost, just being nitpicking). The ones that tickled my fancy were the Axis/Allied Minor & Chinese captured/lend leased SW, the Chinese & Japanese FT17, Japanese NC-27, Ho-I, Vickers Crossly AC and Chinese I-16 (one of my favourite aircraft). The white core is a non issue for me.
The only real omission I have found is the lack of page numbering on the vehicular and gun notes. On a matter of taste I find the wooden buildings a bit too red, though there is no risk mixing up wood and stone buildings like with some of the AH era maps. No doubt the published sticky errata will grow over time, but this is inevitable with such a massive and I do mean massive product.
I have read and enjoyed most of the articles in the magazine. I found the historical ones useful both for the OB information and for explaining the historical background for the forces. The "how to" (along with the similar ones in LFT 12) articles will need a couple more readings by me to fully absorb, but I will definitely get good use of them as I am very shaky regarding jungle rules.
I will only briefly comment on the scenario as I only had a chance to skim through, but the number and diversity made my head spin. At least now I have a fair choice of non-jungle or cave scenarios to use my Japanese.
Overall, B&J is the equal to any official or TPP ASL item. The only TPP items that impressed me as much when they came out were HoB's OtO and LFT's OpCh, you have beaten OtO and I can't decide between B&J and OpCh. I look forward to your next product.