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[Aaronw]

That's a picture of a First Gear 1/34 diecast on that box. It's not a C series truck. The C series they are talking about will be the same basic truck as the Stake Truck kit but with a van body. It's a reissue. It was issued as a Hertz Rental version, a Napa version and I think one more but I can't think of it right now.

Actually it is a C series truck, the first C series was offered by Ford 1953-56. The C series most know was introduced in 1957 and ran until 1990. Unfortunately I expect the box art was a goof. My first hope is Round 2 will respond to this mistake by tooling up the truck on the box to avoid admitting such a terrible faux pax. Failing that I hope they lock the artist in a small room full of televisions playing Barney the dinosaur episodes, as that is the only punishment remotely fitting the crime.

[Ben]

Actually it is a C series truck, the first C series was offered by Ford 1953-56. The C series most know was introduced in 1957 and ran until 1990. Unfortunately I expect the box art was a goof. My first hope is Round 2 will respond to this mistake by tooling up the truck on the box to avoid admitting such a terrible faux pax. Failing that I hope they lock the artist in a small room full of televisions playing Barney the dinosaur episodes, as that is the only punishment remotely fitting the crime.

My bad, I didn't know what model that First Gear truck was but I didn't think it was a C series also? I am pretty sure that the kit will just be a reissue of the newer C series like the Stake Truck. It's been a LONG time since that kit was issued! The truck itself has been reissued several times without the van body. The van body itself has been reissued many times on the Ford L series "Short Hauler" kits.

[Aaronw]

My bad, I didn't know what model that First Gear truck was but I didn't think it was a C series also? I am pretty sure that the kit will just be a reissue of the newer C series like the Stake Truck. It's been a LONG time since that kit was issued! The truck itself has been reissued several times without the van body. The van body itself has been reissued many times on the Ford L series "Short Hauler" kits.

Yeah, 1953-56 is the only other Ford C series, the earlier COEs did not have a seperate designation from the conventionals they were based on. Since I have several C-600 stake trucks and Louisville van trucks, this re-issue doesn't do much for me. A 1950s COE would have been really cool and I would have bought several.

[Exotics_Builder]

And that seems to be what the Make & Take booth satisfied- the hands on building experience.

I'm not saying cost was the only reason Revell, Inc. didn't attend, and I don't even think it was the main reason. As you hinted at, I think the tipping point for attending vs. not attending may have been a year or two ago, and the largest car model oriented manufacturer chose not to attend (for whatever reasons), but the significance (to me) is their absence, not why they didn't attend.

Exactly!! However, I bet the folks at the Toledo NNL were presently surprised!

[Casey]

Unfortunately I expect the box art was a goof.

I like to be optimistic, so I'm going to guess Round2 didn't swing and miss that badly when they showed this box/kit at iHobby. Round2 has access to tons of vintage box art, and they can always hop on ebay and buy one of AMT's earlier releases to get the earlier box/box art if needed.

A mistake this huge from Round2 would be, well...

[sjordan2]

Casey - are you celebrating the 25th anniversary of "The Princess Bride?"

[Rob Hall]

Supposedly this is what is coming from Round 2 1st half next year, lots of reissues (sourced from another forum)

Three Stooges 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery - Jan 2013
1967 Shelby GT350 - White - February 2013
1967 Shelby GT350 - COLOR - February 2013
1958 Plymouth "Christine" - February 2013
Buick Opel GT "Original Art Series" - White - March 2013
Buick Opel GT "Original Art Series" - COLOR - March 2013
1:32 Big Foot Monster Truck SNAP - March 2013
1956 Ford Victoria - March 2013
1970 Dirty Donny Dodge Coronet Pro Street - April 2013
M&H Racemasters Small Slicks Parts Pack - April 2013
NHRA Vintage Tommy Grove Mustang Funny Car (Legends of 1/4 Mile) - April 2013
Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine SNAP (New Tool) - April 2013
1972 Nova 'Beverly Hills Cop - May 2013
2009 Corvette Indy Parade Car - May 2013
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 - May 2013
1966 Chevy Nova - Bill Jenkins - June 2013
2008 Corvette Indy Pace Car - June 2013
2010 Camaro Police Car - June 2013
1971 Mercury Cyclone NASCAR - Donnie Allison - June 2013
Chevy Blazer Super-Snap - June 2013
Back to the Future Time Machine - June 2013
MODEL KIT ACCESSORIES
Large Dome Base - February 2013

[midnightprowler]

Put these 2 on my want list, I have everything else on that list I want:
1967 Shelby GT350 - White - February 2013
Buick Opel GT "Original Art Series" - White - March 2013

[Craig Irwin]

Yep, looks like Revell will be getting my money next year!

[Casey]

Supposedly this is what is coming from Round 2 1st half next year, lots of reissues (sourced from another forum)

Buick Opel GT "Original Art Series" - White - March 2013
Buick Opel GT "Original Art Series" - COLOR - March 2013

Good to see this kit will be reissued, and I wonder if they're doing the Myers Manx color thing, or the '68 Shelby color thing with this kit?

1970 Dirty Donny Dodge Coronet Pro Street - April 2013

At least the DOHC Hemi is back.

M&H Racemasters Small Slicks Parts Pack - April 2013

Are these new?

Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine SNAP (New Tool) - April 2013

Why a new tool when they have the Polar Lights snap kit already?

1972 Nova 'Beverly Hills Cop - May 2013

An attempt to steal a piece of the 1/25 '68-'72 Nova pie? This kit still has the separate front fenders, right?

1966 Chevy Nova - Bill Jenkins - June 2013

I'm betting we'll see some M&H slicks in this release, maybe even the "small" ones?

[Rob Hall]

No idea about the M&H small slicks set, but Modelroundup has a large (tall, wide) set pictured, listed for November..had not heard about those. No idea about the other issues...though--someone on other forums suggested the Mystery Machine might be the one from the live-action movie a few years ago..never saw that, don't know what kind of van it was.

The BHC Nova I assume is just a rebox of the hoary '72 SS w/ separate fenders...the movie car was a battered base model, IIRC.

[Casey]

Maybe they are including these new slicks with their forthcoming Funny Cars, or the Young American dragster kits, too? I guess we'll wait and see.

[Luc Janssens]

Put these 2 on my want list, I have everything else on that list I want:
1967 Shelby GT350 - White - February 2013
Buick Opel GT "Original Art Series" - White - March 2013

Some additional info bout the Opel GT kit, it will have 3 hoods, all reworked, the original drag hood with the hole in it, has been retooled, other drag parts have been retooled/restored as well - it's the best mix of parts from all issues and it will have real metal injector stacks for the drag motor.

[midnightprowler]

I'd like to see a new tool Opel GT, with a accurate front suspension. The rest of the kit isnt too bad, but a new tool would be great. For accuracy's sake, the front pan needs to be seperated from the chassis, glued in place, and the seam puttied and snaded. Easy to do actually, and it results in a far better appearence.

[tubbs]

BINGO!!! I love the hobby trade show. I had been going since it was RCHTA back in the 80's. I met many folks and am glad I did. (even Neil Young!)
But I kinda applaud Revell for the guts of not going, saving the large expense of a trade show (maybe spending the savings on new tools)

It's called CHANGE.....the only constant. When you can spend big dollars to reach those that will come to Cleveland or ZERO dollars reaching anyone with a smart phone or computer......no brainer.

well, unfortunatly, i feel just the opposite. i HATE buying over the internet. i hear way too many horror stories. i want the product in my hand so i can see exactly what i am ploping my hard earned money down for. this obviously does not include dealers you know and trust, but heck, then you have to deal with shipping costs and delivery time. i will take a trade show over the internet any day of the week. i feel Revell blew it by not going. with them coming out with the line up they have this year, its going to be a great year for them. but it would have been real nice to hold that '70 cuda right in my hand.

[AzTom]

well, unfortunatly, i feel just the opposite. i HATE buying over the internet. i hear way too many horror stories. i want the product in my hand so i can see exactly what i am ploping my hard earned money down for. this obviously does not include dealers you know and trust, but heck, then you have to deal with shipping costs and delivery time. i will take a trade show over the internet any day of the week. i feel Revell blew it by not going. with them coming out with the line up they have this year, its going to be a great year for them. but it would have been real nice to hold that '70 cuda right in my hand.

I agree with you Al.
I know Times are a Changing but I still think people would rather buy in person when they can. When we had the store it amazed me how many customers didn't even have Internet connection. I work part time at an antique mall and sell farm toys and models there.
I have offered my card with my web address to several customers that bought at the mall and they tell me they would rather just get them at the mall.

As for the show, I didn't see where Hobbico/Great Planes, parent co of Revell, were even at the show. They have allways had a huge display there.

I really enjoyed going to the Chicago show, you could even win great prizes

[Dave Van]

well, unfortunatly, i feel just the opposite. i HATE buying over the internet. i hear way too many horror stories. i want the product in my hand so i can see exactly what i am ploping my hard earned money down for. this obviously does not include dealers you know and trust, but heck, then you have to deal with shipping costs and delivery time. i will take a trade show over the internet any day of the week. i feel Revell blew it by not going. with them coming out with the line up they have this year, its going to be a great year for them. but it would have been real nice to hold that '70 cuda right in my hand.

I was speaking of iHobby show.........it is NOT a consumer buying/selling show. It is a trade show for the trade....IE wholesalers and retailers. Years ago you had to be a trade member to even attend. The public was allowed to come to offset the cost of the show. If you don't think the way Revell announced their 2013 product line is a sign of the future you are not being realistic. ZERO dollars to do much the same thing $25,000 did a free years ago is the way to do it.

Personal consumer buying is done best at a LHS and that what I do when I can but 3 hours is a long drive for a single item......so remember not everyone has a LHS within ever an hours drive.

I think in this day and age 'internet horror stories' should be a thing of the past. Order from trusted established sellers, use a credit card that has buyer protection and you are safe from losing money or getting less than you wanted.

Edited by Dave Van, 18 October 2012 - 04:09 AM.

[Rob Hall]

I was speaking of iHobby show.........it is NOT a consumer buying/selling show. It is a trade show for the trade....IE wholesalers and retailers. Years ago you had to be a trade member to even attend. The public was allowed to come to offset the cost of the show. If you don't think the way Revell announced their 2013 product line is a sign of the future you are not being realistic. ZERO dollars to do much the same thing $25,000 did a free years ago is the way to do it.

Personal consumer buying is done best at a LHS and that what I do when I can but 3 hours is a long drive for a single item......so remember not everyone has a LHS within ever an hours drive.

I think in this day and age 'internet horror stories' should be a thing of the past. Order from trusted established sellers, use a credit card that has buyer protection and you are safe from losing money or getting less than you wanted.

Interesting..so Revell didn't have to pay to show at the NNL? Agreed on the internet...I've been buying models and stuff online for 15 years....hard to beat the ease of ordering something w/ a few clicks.

[jas1957]

I'm sure Revell did pay for their space at the Toledo show. I'm also sure it was a SMALL fraction of what it would have cost to set up at ihobby. Plus probably 90% of the visitors at Toledo were interested in what Revell had to show as compared to a much smaller percenage at ihobby. The ihobby show is dominated by the RC industry, which is fine if that's your interest. Most of us are not so much into that part of the hobby business.

[Rob Hall]

The ihobby show is dominated by the RC industry, which is fine if that's your interest. Most of us are not so much into that part of the hobby business.

True... I have no clue what goes on w/ RC, I don't pay attention to that world. Likewise for armor or aircraft modeling.