Don Sikora II Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I wouldn't mind seeing a stock reissue of the MPC '69-'72 Pontiac Grand Prix. It last appeared as the Sweat Hog's custom '72, so unless they found something in the warehouse it will need some work. A full-size '69 Chevy would be awful nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown03SVT Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 From a Round2 post on Facebook: These are great ideas - just to let everyone know 2013 is already planned and 2014 is under consideration. There are many things that go into the decision to issue or re-issue a model kit. The primary concern is - will it sell? Secondary to that is what it will cost to develop. While there are some kits that would be amazing to make - the demand is so low that it is cost prohibitive - but it is fun to dream about what kind of cars we would have if there were no limits, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini trucker Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I would like to see a return of the Snapfast Plus line of kits, they had some really good offerings in that line up back in the day. The 72 GMC stepside would be a welcome return as well as some of the pinto variants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I am not 100% positive, but I believe the AMT 72 Shortbox GMC Stepside was modified/butchered into the Longbos Fleetside we have seen the past 15+ years. It is not the MPC Tow truck last seen as "Cooter's". As for a 99+ Crown-Vic. Testor's did offer the Classic Metal Works Police car in Kit form. Yes It IS a Die Cast!!. I have 2 different Kits. Silver Series issue with 3 options, Denver, Chicago, & NYPD 3 different lightbars & decals, & painted white And CHP. This one was a Gold Series, and painted black & White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalhead Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Please make some modern semi trucks. We need some more of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spkgibson Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 my own personal top 5 are ( in no particular order ) 1965 Plymouth Belvedere 1965 Mercury Comet 1971 (or 1972) Dodge Demon ( thank you thank you thank you ) 1966 Plymouth Satellite,,, stock and maybe even a Petty nascar version 1971 Dodge Challenger. a Bonus would be any ' pre 1972' Dodge truck. simple re-issues Polar lights Funnycar kits ( don't matter which ones ) AMT 1964 Comet 1972 Chevrolet pickup / wrecker combination Yea, I know.my list is geared towards Mopar stuff. I just can't think of any of off brands right now that I would want more than the above. I tend to believe a 1960 thru 1972 Big body chrysler kit would do reasonably well .???? anyone tried to buy a decent builder 1960-61 New Yorker kit lately?, if so open the wallet up wide . How about a 1957 up thru 1960 Desoto kit ? 1961 Pontiac Catalina maybe ? How about a 1972 or 1973 Gran Torino ? I think the Nascar guys would snatch these up like hotcakes I second the motion on the Demons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) I am not 100% positive, but I believe the AMT 72 Shortbox GMC Stepside was modified/butchered into the Longbos Fleetside we have seen the past 15+ years. It is not the MPC Tow truck last seen as "Cooter's". Actually the two toolings are separate. There's the GMC tooling and the Chev tooling and both have been issued in various forms. The GMC was originally released as the Sierra Grande 8' wide side and then modified to make the 6' step side. They may have borrowed the fenders from the Chev tooling, which had both an 8' wide side and step side bed. I don't believe the Chev was ever released as a 6' step side, although don't quote me on that. And, actually, I believe it was AMT had the GMC and MPC had the Chev. When AMT bought MPC they had both trucks. Edited January 25, 2013 by kataranga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Since this is a wish list topic, here goes : 60 Brookwood wagon 60 Pontiac Bonneville 62 Galaxy- any version 60 El Camino 62-3 Ford F-100 60 Ford F-100 59 Chevrolet Apachie P. U. 59 Mercury- any version 3-in 1 Customizing boat 63 Pontiac Bonneville 63 Buick Electra 64 Pontiac Gran Prix 68 Impala 72 GMC trk 68 Dodge Coronet 67 Dodge 67 Ford Galaxy Piranha - Man from U. N. C. L. E .version 60 Corvair M. P. C version of the 64 Covette coupe Astro I Corvette prototype Tognotti's King T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 AMT & MPC Both offered 67-72 Chevy Longbox Fleetside kits. Beginning in 69 it is easy to tell them apart, AMT's kit now had the Pins & separate lowering blocks. MPC's kit used the wire rod axle through ALL issuses I have several I can show this. AMT offered the Longbox Sierra Grande's from about 70 up Then sometime in the late 70's or early 80's came out with the Shortbox Stepside. Again I have a few in Both box art. During this time MPC offered a Longbox step side in 3 versions. 1974 issue is called Stepside, molded white, boxart has a Gold built. This issue included the Yamaha Trail bike. Second version of this kit is the "Heavy Pedal" This one was molded in black to match the box art. (I have 2 of this kit unbuilt) Last version is the "Rollin' Thunder". Kit was molded blue, again to match the box art. This time they added a "Sleeper Box" and custom tube grill in the stock grill frame Both this one & Heavy Pedal have a Heavy Duty front bumper. The Heavy Pedal issue still had a Stock 71/72 grill, but it was deep set in the frame, instead of flush.. Almost at the same time, we had the one time issue of "Cooter's" Hazzard Garage tow truck. The Heavy Pedal box has a 1982 copy write date. Cooter's was in that time line too. I do not know the date of issue for Rolling Thunder. I don't have that kit. There is No date on the Original issue Shortbox Stepside GMC, the second issue is dated 1990. It has a wire rod axle for the front like MPC's Chevy's always have, though with 2 position lowering blocks, but it has the single snorkle flatter aircleaner like other AMT versions since at least the 69. MPC's was always the domed unit with no intake snorkle (MPC never had lowereing blocks) The First most recent re-issue of the 72 Longbox Fleetside is dated 95!! The is the Yellow & white box art. Since this issue, they have the Pins for front axles. Also the grill is Not correct. It is too stubby Cut the grill & bumper apart as in the original MPC kit and there is a large gap between them if the grill is mounted at the top of the opening and the bumper in its correct location. There have been 4 total re-issues of this kit since 95, but it still is Hard to find & expensive. Other differences between the kits, AMT mostly had Dual exhaust, MPC single with the correct cross-over Manifold. I am now not sure the Last Fleetside re-issues started with the GMC Shortbox Stepside, but can not believe the Hazzard issue would have made the alterations to the tooling so glaring. Did you know Both offered the Tow Truck options from 67?? However, Only MPC altered the tow bed parts for the Fire Truck, and only MPC offered the Open Road Mini-Motor Home & Racer's Wedge versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 hope everybody is telling round2 this .because if they don't nobody, is going to know what we want make sure to send your wishs to them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Dan, I'm going to quote that over in my history thread; thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 It's good to see that those '50s cars are doing so well. It gives me hope that my daydream ('56 Continental Mk II) might come true. Such an elegant car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 It's good to see that those '50s cars are doing so well. It gives me hope that my daydream ('56 Continental Mk II) might come true. Such an elegant car. Ditto. I (and others) posted that on Round 2's Facebook page. Good subject for Moebius and Revell as well (in 1/25), but it seems kits of that era need to be good candidates for rods, customs and race cars to be successful in the marketplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Apple Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Not sure if it's Round2 but i was just on Hobbylinc. and they are advertising as "Coming soon" the MALCO Mustang and a 71 Dodge Demon by AMT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Ditto. I (and others) posted that on Round 2's Facebook page. Good subject for Moebius and Revell as well (in 1/25), but it seems kits of that era need to be good candidates for rods, customs and race cars to be successful in the marketplace. Have you ever seen the Mk II owned by head Goodguy Gary Meadors? It was in Custom Rodder in the mid-'90s. Subtle mods and a stunning car. Check it out on Google (I may have the owner's name wrong, but he is head of the Goodguy R&C organization) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Anything other than 57 chevys and 32 ford, i know why they make them, because they sell but i think we have enough of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I think both a '68 and '69 full size Chevy are due and doable by AMT. They already have the '65-67 in their tools so following along would be natural and would fly off the shelves! Same with a '67 Ford. since they've got the kits on either side of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete L. Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Folks, Has anyone mentioned Tognotti's "T" and "Wilhelm's Wonder" for reissue consideration ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete L. Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 How about Tognotti's "T" and "Wilhelm's Wonder" double kit ? As for the '64 Comet I second the motion and while they're at it add it to the slot car series...drag car w/decals and 100,000 miles at 100 miles and hour and the safari options... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) I replied to their question with, why not an all new model kit of a 1/25 scale '69-'70 Mustang. The possibility's are almost endless, so the tool can be designed to eject many different siblings, keeping it in the production facility for quite some time. Maybe many of you think, another Mustang, but that's not the point, Mustang is iconic nameplate worldwide....and guess it will translate in healthy sales and be a show case for current Round-2 engineering. My dream kit, would be a '69 or 70 Cadillac DeVille, but I guess I will have to rob a bank to buy the vintage Jo-Han kit Edited January 26, 2013 by Luc Janssens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Anything other than 57 chevys and 32 ford, i know why they make them, because they sell but i think we have enough of them Nope. Still waiting on a good 57 Nomad, and a good stock 32. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMP440 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Most definetly, the 68 Dodge Coronet R/T. Please Round 2 lets release this one from the MPC vaults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I think it's great they are re-releasing the old stuff. The only gripe I have is they should pay more attention to the QC side of things. I recently got two of the Young American F/E dragster kits and both had multiple warpage problems (frames, main body panels, seat, and more). It's great they are willing to replace the parts but I really would rather not have to go through the hassle and have the parts right the first time around. Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 top kick pickup truck or a newer 4wd chevy truck howabout a pulling truck or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Irwin Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Nope. Still waiting on a good 57 Nomad, and a good stock 32. X2, and a good 56 Belair 2 door sedan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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