Rbray47 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 hour ago, unclescott58 said: It was not a good seller? Try to pick one up now. It's impossible to find one at a reasonable price. Saw one on Ebay a few days ago. $80 buy it now! I know where one is sitting on a shelf for $20. I'm going back to get it next week hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 2 hours ago, unclescott58 said: It was not a good seller? Try to pick one up now. It's impossible to find one at a reasonable price. Obviously not because it wasn’t out long before it was discontinued. Got my second Rabbit at Ollie’s for $7.99. Search hobby shops and swap meets, it’s not that rare a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 The AMT Rabbit tooling still exists. And FWIW (given the memory is now 42 years old), I put together one of these right after it came out, without paint, to assess whether AMT had made progress in improving the quality of their newly tooled kits of the late 1970's. My recollection was that the kit went together really well The kit was tooled as a joint project with the AMT Scirocco kit of the same era; much of the underbody is shared parts trees. Round 2 reissued the Scirocco within the last several years, so we know the tooling exists. Those of you who read the other model magazine should check out my fairly recent "Classic Kits" column review of the AMT Rabbit, it contains some pretty interesting "insider info" about the kit from back in the day, and a published quote from the soon-thereafter AMT-Lesney-Matchbox product manager discussing the market (non)results of the kit.... TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerS Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Never saw the originals: MPC PLASTIC MODEL KITS MPC-934 1/32 Wacky Races: Compact Pussycat (Snap) $30.95 TBA MPC PLASTIC MODEL KITS MPC-935 1/32 Wacky Races: Mean Machine (Snap) $30.95 TBA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, HomerS said: Never saw the originals: MPC PLASTIC MODEL KITS MPC-934 1/32 Wacky Races: Compact Pussycat (Snap) $30.95 TBA MPC PLASTIC MODEL KITS MPC-935 1/32 Wacky Races: Mean Machine (Snap) $30.95 TBA I want them.....stupid kits....hated them as a kid......now I wanted them because I dismissed them back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 I got a couple little Wacky Races cars as cereal premiums; they permanently satisfied my desire for them in any scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbray47 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 hours ago, tim boyd said: The AMT Rabbit tooling still exists. And FWIW (given the memory is now 42 years old), I put together one of these right after it came out, without paint, to assess whether AMT had made progress in improving the quality of their newly tooled kits of the late 1970's. My recollection was that the kit went together really well The kit was tooled as a joint project with the AMT Scirocco kit of the same era; much of the underbody is shared parts trees. Round 2 reissued the Scirocco within the last several years, so we know the tooling exists. Those of you who read the other model magazine should check out my fairly recent "Classic Kits" column review of the AMT Rabbit, it contains some pretty interesting "insider info" about the kit from back in the day, and a published quote from the soon-thereafter AMT-Lesney-Matchbox product manager discussing the market (non)results of the kit.... TIM I built the Amt Rabbit about 20 years ago. Found it at a swap meet for about $5. The box had mildew and dead roaches in it. It went together very well, and had decent enough detail. Too bad I no longer have it. When I got divorced I took my Jeep, my tools, and my guns. When I went back for my models most were trashed. I'll find another one someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, unclescott58 said: It was not a good seller? Try to pick one up now. It's impossible to find one at a reasonable price. This is probably your best bet for online, I would jump on it, very nice kit, https://www.squadron.com/Revell-USA-1-24-VW-Rabbit-California-Wheels-RM43-p/rm4333.htm I did a What's In The Box video you can view here. https://youtu.be/zuRDxEqDNeA Edited July 4, 2020 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 29 minutes ago, martinfan5 said: This is probably your best bet for online, I would jump on it, very nice kit, https://www.squadron.com/Revell-USA-1-24-VW-Rabbit-California-Wheels-RM43-p/rm4333.htm I did a What's In The Box video you can view here. https://youtu.be/zuRDxEqDNeA What’s in the box video will not open... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, slusher said: What’s in the box video will not open... My mistake, try it now, I had it set as private as I haven't scheduled when it will air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) On 7/3/2020 at 9:22 PM, martinfan5 said: This is probably your best bet for online, I would jump on it, very nice kit, https://www.squadron.com/Revell-USA-1-24-VW-Rabbit-California-Wheels-RM43-p/rm4333.htm I did a What's In The Box video you can view here. https://youtu.be/zuRDxEqDNeA Jonathan, thank you. But, a local vendor I deal with regularly has indicated he's got one I can have for $23. Without shipping I should come out better than even Squadron's great price. But, I sure appreciate you letting me know about Squadron's deal on the kit. That is a very good price. Edited July 7, 2020 by unclescott58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 On 7/4/2020 at 3:22 AM, martinfan5 said: This is probably your best bet for online, I would jump on it, very nice kit, https://www.squadron.com/Revell-USA-1-24-VW-Rabbit-California-Wheels-RM43-p/rm4333.htm I did a What's In The Box video you can view here. https://youtu.be/zuRDxEqDNeA thanks for the link, if the shipping aint too high I'll be having one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 2 hours ago, stitchdup said: thanks for the link, if the shipping aint too high I'll be having one of them Shipping will be $25.95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Snake45 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Oh I am totally down for that Gangbusters Lincoln, but only for the figures, guns, motorcycle, and other goodies. I'll probably trade the car itself off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I like the Chrysler imperial and all the extras ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 The Imperial is on my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 44 minutes ago, Snake45 said: Oh I am totally down for that Gangbusters Lincoln, but only for the figures, guns, motorcycle, and other goodies. I'll probably trade the car itself off. I didn't see any lincolns there. Too bad, you got my hopes up for a moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I have a few of the past issues of that Imperial, but none of them have the motorcycle. I may grab a new one just for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Other than the stock Chrysler straight-8 , what options are there ? I didn't see anything on the parts' layout on the box's bottom which would indicate / allude to an optional engine . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Richard Bartrop said: I didn't see any lincolns there. Too bad, you got my hopes up for a moment. Oops, looks like it's an Imperial. Shows you how much attention I paid to the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 5 hours ago, 1972coronet said: Other than the stock Chrysler straight-8 , what options are there ? I didn't see anything on the parts' layout on the box's bottom which would indicate / allude to an optional engine . I think the options are the motorcycle, figures, guns, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Gribble Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Bucky said: I have a few of the past issues of that Imperial, but none of them have the motorcycle. I may grab a new one just for that. I bought an original last year just for the motorcycle ..... I feel cheated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnU Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 That little motorcycle is one of my grails! Hot Dog! Can finally score one for not a small fortune and not resin! Oh, and the Imperial could be used in a small chase scene diorama with the 27 ford T police car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 I bought one of those Original Imperials about 12 years ago just for the Motorcycle, Dale. I'm glad to have it. It's a nice kit. Now I can build one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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