Daddyfink Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 They need to do the Gang Busters accessories as Parts Packs! I don't want the car, I want the stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I bet some of the other 'Gang Busters' kit will follow if this one sells.......so BUY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 17 minutes ago, Daddyfink said: They need to do the Gang Busters accessories as Parts Packs! I don't want the car, I want the stuff! ? And a police officer figure for the bike would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, Jim B said: ? And a police officer figure for the bike would be nice. Or Mike Wolfe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Daddyfink said: They need to do the Gang Busters accessories as Parts Packs! I don't want the car, I want the stuff! Will cost probably 2/3rds the price of a model kit, better to buy the kit, and sell the rest on ebay, part per part LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Rob Hall said: I think the options are the motorcycle, figures, guns, etc. Chad mentions 2 engines. Probably a mistake, but I think that is what John is asking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Snake45 said: Or Mike Wolfe! True dat. Lol. Surprised Maisto didn’t do more 1/24-25 early bikes in their great series. A branch from the H-D but could’ve been cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I'm getting primarily for the car, but the bike is a nice bonus. The rest I don't care about, but if it generates more sales of car kits like this, I'm all for it. The Lincoln touring car would be a nicer follow up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 6 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said: Chad mentions 2 engines. Probably a mistake, but I think that is what John is asking about Looking at the parts layout on the bottom of the box there's only one engine. There was always only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 And, looking at the parts layout, notice that the bike is now all on one sprue by itself? IIRC, in the original kit, parts for the cycle, are scattered, Higgledy-Piggledy over the car sprues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 33 minutes ago, alexis said: And, looking at the parts layout, notice that the bike is now all on one sprue by itself? Not really. When made, all of the runners are connected so the plastic can flow through each gate and create individual parts, but the parts must be broken down into smaller groups to fit within the box. If the bike was all alone, on its own, it would very likely have a separate, individual runner encircling the bike parts. The transparent parts are separate from those molded in color, too, so it wouldn't be possible to run the motorcycle individually/separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Maybe they meant one engine for the car....one for the cycle????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 I had one of the later MPC reissues of the Chrysler. I tried to sell it for $18.....nary a nibble. I'll admit I'm weird, I want the Gypsy Wagon and some of the trick motorcycles. I keep hoping Hobby Lobby gets the bikes as they're no where near worth the retail price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 (edited) 56 minutes ago, iBorg said: I had one of the later MPC reissues of the Chrysler. I tried to sell it for $18.....nary a nibble. I'll admit I'm weird, I want the Gypsy Wagon and some of the trick motorcycles. I keep hoping Hobby Lobby gets the bikes as they're no where near worth the retail price. I feel that way about a bunch of models...but Hobby Lobby has been letting me down... Edited July 10, 2020 by slusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 14 hours ago, Dave Darby said: Looking at the parts layout on the bottom of the box there's only one engine. There was always only one. I know this kit has always had only one engine, but Chad (probably mistakenly) mentions "2 engines" in the video, and I'm making reference to someone else's inquiry about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 13 hours ago, iBorg said: I'll admit I'm weird, I want the Gypsy Wagon and some of the trick motorcycles. I keep hoping Hobby Lobby gets the bikes as they're no where near worth the retail price. I have a mint Gypsy kit...but I'll pick up 3 new ones as I have some ideas for the kit...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 17 hours ago, iBorg said: I had one of the later MPC reissues of the Chrysler. I tried to sell it for $18.....nary a nibble. I'll admit I'm weird, I want the Gypsy Wagon and some of the trick motorcycles. I keep hoping Hobby Lobby gets the bikes as they're no where near worth the retail price. That price include shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 8 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said: I know this kit has always had only one engine, but Chad (probably mistakenly) mentions "2 engines" in the video, and I'm making reference to someone else's inquiry about that I know you knew. I was just backing up what you said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 6 hours ago, Classicgas said: That price include shipping? Sorry no.....shipping is averaging $10 a kit so I can't do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) Still ain't bad. PM me. Edited July 11, 2020 by Classicgas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike999 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 LOL! I feel the same way about the Gypsy Wagon that many of you do about the Imperial. I want the "Gypsy Camping Accessories" like the fiddle, cooking pot etc. But I have zero interest in the kit itself. So watch the Trade forum! The motorcycle in the Imperial kit is a definite must-get. Another minor but neat feature in that kit: it has a working luggage rack that can be adapted to other classic cars. The rack can be folded up, or opened with a trunk sitting on it. But I already have some parts from the AMT-ERTL release of that kit. So the basic car may end up being traded, too. It sounds like the competition may be fierce to trade Imperial kits without the motorcycle or Gangbuster parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 Nah, I'll just be buying the whole kit....... I can use it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 When I get the imperial I will keep the car too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Talking about the August releases over here, so as not to cause anyone any distress. Interesting comment about the popularity of the diecast Auburn Speedster. I'm wondering if there could be enough interest to justify refurbishing the ex-Pyro kit into something usable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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