Rob Hall Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 You're sure it's not the new snapper in a new wrapper?box art shows an engine. The snap kit didn't have one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) box art shows an engine. The snap kit didn't have one? Hmm...the link you entered, lead me to one pic of the box top artwork, but see now a description was added, which says... Skill 2, paint and cement requiredMolded in whiteVector and Torq-Thrust wheel optionsTwo engine intake setupsCountry racing parts includedAll new decal sheet with flags, numbers and letteringExciting Illustrated packagingSo yer right sir! Edited July 21, 2017 by Luc Janssens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 You're sure it's not the new snapper in a new wrapper?Per R2 paint and glue required......I gave them a number of options for the Dukes snap kit....maybe someday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 a few moreAMT-10651/25 Dirty Donny 1969 Plymouth GTX$26.95TBAAMT PLASTIC MODEL KITS AMT-10681/25 George Barris Fireball 500 (Commemorative Package)$31.95TBAAMT PLASTIC MODEL KITS AMT-10691/25 Tom Mongoose McEwen Fantasy Wedge Dragster$31.95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) Per R2 paint and glue required......I gave them a number of options for the Dukes snap kit....maybe someday.... I'm sure a standard '69 Charger will do, or sell it a White Hat special through Hemmings Edited July 21, 2017 by Luc Janssens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoxrayniner Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) The MPC Datsun pickup is one I am looking foreward to. The stock version hasn't been out in at least 35 years...I don't see how that correlates to a Dodge Dart, though Same box art, same contents and updated decal sheet, they did the same treatment with the Dart a few years ago. Though honestly, if they keep it up and keep putting out the mid-seventies releases like the Pontiac Sprint, Firebird, etc. I'd be a happy camper, man. Edited July 21, 2017 by echoxrayniner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyG Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Yawn...just a bunch of reissues of reissues..the Gremlin was already out a few years ago as a '75 and '76, '74 might have some minor differences? I think their marketing strategy is reissue kits they think would boost sales and revenue, but many of us have these old regurgitated kits that are nothing new and asking crazy prices that newly tooled kits are getting, ridiculous! I get it with the new Camaro, which is a nice kit. But how many times are they going to repackage the same old stuff that many of us do not want, their plan can back fire with loads of these kits sitting in a warehouse, while that wasted cost could be allocated to at least one new tool.I just wish they would invest in new tools or at least modified tools for new versions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I don't see anything on the list this time around that's a "must have". Maybe later........... I sure wish it could be this! But it'll never happen................... That looks like a definitely different custom possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I think their marketing strategy is reissue kits they think would boost sales and revenue, but many of us have these old regurgitated kits that are nothing new and asking crazy prices that newly tooled kits are getting, ridiculous! I get it with the new Camaro, which is a nice kit. But how many times are they going to repackage the same old stuff that many of us do not want, their plan can back fire with loads of these kits sitting in a warehouse, while that wasted cost could be allocated to at least one new tool.I just wish they would invest in new tools or at least modified tools for new versions! Everyone gripes about reissues that everyone already has. What is important to remember is there are newer younger builders that have never seen any of these kits so we're keeping new builders (something we REALLY need if our hobby is going to survive) so instead of complaining about how many of these you already have, point out the reasons you bought the original for the new guys that haven't seen one yet. Make the hobby sound like it's fun to see these again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Round2 is what it says ,it's a crack at getting kit from the passed that we all don't have ,personally I like the Old mpc 69' Chargerlook good with a little work ,you have a nice model . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 With my recent decision to thoroughly think through every model kit purchase, there isn't any thing on the list that I want or need. I am looking forward to the Fall when the Datsun pickup comes out, not much else has grabbed my eye or screamed "Gotta Have It!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I thought the mold for the original '57 Chevy "Pepper Shaker" kit was supposed to be worn out? Are they redoing the newer kit with the old decals, or ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Quite looking forward to :- 1959 El Camino- 1974 Gremlin- 1975 Datsun PickupHoping for :- 1965 El Camino- 1978 Vega or Monza - 1978 Chevy *2*-wheel-drive - Pontiac Ventura- 1975-1977 Matador Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynehulsey Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Everyone gripes about reissues that everyone already has. What is important to remember is there are newer younger builders that have never seen any of these kits so we're keeping new builders (something we REALLY need if our hobby is going to survive) so instead of complaining about how many of these you already have, point out the reasons you bought the original for the new guys that haven't seen one yet. Make the hobby sound like it's fun to see these again.I don't think a good portion, if not a majority, of the newer younger builders are really interested in most of those. I didn't buy most of them when they were new and reasonably priced, sure not going to now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I thought the mold for the original '57 Chevy "Pepper Shaker" kit was supposed to be worn out? Are they redoing the newer kit with the old decals, or ?I would assume it is the old tool 57, it's been reissued many times since the newer tool one came out..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 The MPC Datsun pickup is one I am looking foreward to. The stock version hasn't been out in at least 35 years...I don't see how that correlates to a Dodge Dart, though You and me both, gonna be getting a few them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Those prices seem far too high for re-issues.... pass.While I am sure there is a reason why, I find it interesting that the prices of their reissues is more then a lot of the new kits from Revell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 It's a pre-paint..http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGTUN&P=7I'm actually intrigued to see what the kit ends up being, because the stock number on the prepaint is 1061, but this "new" kit is 1074. If you go look at the source for these listings 1061 doesn't exist anymore, and when it did it said "Prepaint" on it the way the Tower Hobbies listing does. Also notice the Tower Price is higher than the Round2 Price for the 1074 kit, and Tower has been selling the other glue Camaro kits for less than $30 which have all had the same $32.95 MSRP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 That looks like a definitely different custom possibility. I actually have all the bits and pieces to build this car. It's on my "someday" list and there would be quite a bit of bodywork to make a reasonable facsimile of it. I'd like to make mine "streetable" with engine detail and all. I don't think the car shown had an engine.............just a mock-up for the auto show circuit. Looking over that list, I do think I'd be interested in that '75 Datsun pickup. Every time I see one of those, I think of my 1:1 AMX and the fellow that bought it. He didn't want to drive the car to his place as he lived a good distance away. Instead, he had it towed and this was the very truck that towed it with trailer and all! Mighty tough little truck I gotta say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 While I am sure there is a reason why, I find it interesting that the prices of their reissues is more then a lot of the new kits from Revell. I think those are the "MSRP" and not necessarily what most retailers will price them at. That being said, there is a LHS that seems to follow whatever the manufacturers show as list price and their inventory seems to be the same with little movement. I see kits at their store for $29.95 and can go down the road to Hobby Lobby and see them for $24.95 before the 40% coupon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I don't think a good portion, if not a majority, of the newer younger builders are really interested in most of those. I didn't buy most of them when they were new and reasonably priced, sure not going to now. Maybe not but there's still a good portion of us older "seasoned" builders who didn't have a Datsun pickup or '76 Dart in our stash who are VERY glad to get a second chance at buying one for less than the $100+ a sealed original could command. [Flameout showrod that was a grail of mine for many years but I could never afford]If someone already has an original one, they may not want to buy another, no, but I also doubt they'd be willing so sell me theirs for the price of a new kit. I look it it like Doug does, another chance to get something I don't already have at a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Where is the 1/16 Firebird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Where is the 1/16 Firebird? It's still TBA on the MPC list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I've been at this for a while, and there are a few things Round 2 has released that I'm glad I got a second chance. Not everyone has a basement packed with several lifetimes worth of kits. The way some people are talking, Round 2, Revell and all those others should just shut their doors, because there's really o point in them making any more models. Maybe they can use all that injection moulding equipment for making plastic forks, or something. That said, those kits are going to be in the $40+ range by the time they hit the shelves here, and that much for a '70s vintage kit of a Gremlin? Sorry, not happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I've been at this for a while, and there are a few things Round 2 has released that I'm glad I got a second chance. Not everyone has a basement packed with several lifetimes worth of kits. The way some people are talking, Round 2, Revell and all those others should just shut their doors, because there's really o point in them making any more models. Maybe they can use all that injection moulding equipment for making plastic forks, or something. That said, those kits are going to be in the $40+ range by the time they hit the shelves here, and that much for a '70s vintage kit of a Gremlin? Sorry, not happening. Sorry Richard, I won't be buying any plastic forks from them. I already have one. Now if that was a plastic spoon I'd buy a case of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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