ChrisBcritter Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Only 35 "cools" this time, but it's a short month: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in Berwyn Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 That few cools is not cool!! I think he got 2 in on one sentence about the Dart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Well........ I'll be buying the '66 Chevy Modstock for the decals. They look marginally better than the old ones. I have to say that while I will end up with the '76 Dart, the Hype Sticker on the box once again brims with half truths. Retro Box Art. True, but totally irrelevant. New Decals. Only point that is true with no caveat's. Pad Printed Tires. True of 90% of all Round2 kits since 2008. So, irrelevant. And last, the Two Figures. Same as the ones in the '75 Dart kit. So No change, and another lame selling point. So, three wasted Bullet Points, and one (new decals) that is mandatory in order to "Move the Plastic" as it were. Given that many buyers at the Big Box Hobby Stores may not know of this kits connection to the '75 Dart, Round2 may have deemed these Product Call outs necessary. Still seems like much buzz for nothing. Can We get the "Smokey, Convoy Chaser" next, please. At least it has some different parts. Now to see what comes up in March! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Yeah, looks like I am going be building a box art Dart for just the sheer goofiness of it. I am weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Daddyfink said: Yeah, looks like I am going be building a box art Dart for just the sheer goofiness of it. I am weird. That would be......what's the word I am looking for?.....cool. Lol! Edited February 5, 2020 by larman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Nice to finally see Hang 10 decals for the Dart Sport ! Certainly , that package was available from 1974-1975 (with any engine , but all were automatic-only) , but I'll take 'em in a box labelled "1976" . The last issue of this kit ( labelled as a "1975" ) didn't include the pad printed tyres --- another selling point here for this iteration . I still have an incomplete 1975 (which I've been working on since I bought it in c.2014) . I'd decided to build it as a curbside ; after much fiddling , I put the almost-finished kit back in its box . The wheelbase is off side-to-side on the front , which I didn't realise until I'd installed the chassis into the body / interior ! Next time , I will be pirating the AMT 1971 Duster for its engine compartment , suspension , etc. , and a resin-pop of a 727 trans . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Nothing against 'Ol Chad, but if this is his job, shouldn't he know the products? It's like he is seeing this stuff for the first time when he is reviewing it. Or is that the point? Is it supposed to be "Oh, look at this it's just off the truck." I mean the majority of people taking the time to look are knowledgable collectors and model builders so we know when he is BSing because he doesn't know what he is talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, larman said: Nothing against 'Ol Chad, but if this is his job, shouldn't he know the products? It's like he is seeing this stuff for the first time when he is reviewing it. Or is that the point? Is it supposed to be "Oh, look at this it's just off the truck." I mean the majority of people taking the time to look are knowledgable collectors and model builders so we know when he is BSing because he doesn't know what he is talking about. I assume he's just reading a prepared script from a teleprompter.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, alexis said: Can We get the "Smokey, Convoy Chaser" next, please. At least it has some different parts. Had to look it up..it's been 14 years since that one was reissued! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 So now even the display case is Coke themed? Lolz. I am in the minority here, but I am tired of all of these retro 60s style packaging. I mean, I know that it is Round 2, and the connotation is that they are bringing stuff back, which is fine. But personally all of the retro stuff is tiresome. I think Round2 needs a 1st Round subdivison that they can create and release some new stuff. Anyway, i'll be buying the GTX. I have an idea in mind for that one, and bought the standard 69 GTX kit a couple of years ago with the intention of modifying it. And now they have done the mods for me. So that's cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, alexis said: Can We get the "Smokey, Convoy Chaser" next, please. Yes, but it will include some cool new Coke Dee-cals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Coke Police Decals? Sign me up! SuperDan, Round2 has ridden the legs off the "RetroBox" horse, IMHO. As you say, Time to at least split off another "In House Brand"..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, alexis said: Coke Police Decals? Sign me up! Time to at least split off another "In House Brand"..... HAHAHAHAHAHA! They could do a line of German napkin-doodle airplanes and call it Cokewaffe '46. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the other Mike S. Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I love the retro stuff because it allows me to buy these kits at non rip-off collector prices. One thing I do wish they would do is more '80's reissues. We haven't seen the '81 Turbo-Z Camaro and later Pro Street version since the mid '80's. They could package that with an assortment of factory stripe colors on the decal sheet like they did with the Firebird T/A reissue. I'm sure it would sell fairly well. I'd also like to see the Fiero kit reissued. That was a fairly nice kit back in the day and prices have been getting steep. Of course, we'd only be able to get the later GT "flying butress" style version, but I'd still like to see it again. The '92 Firebird GTA would nice too, and this time, they can mold it in white instead of that ugly brown/gray plastic of the original issue. They could also reissue the '92 Camaro Z28 and include the heritage stripe decals in different colors. I'd like to see a return of the pre-assembled "Masterpiece Collection" series. When they came out, I bought two of each. It was a good alternative to the somewhat toy like diecast models and they offered more detail than a normal promo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in Berwyn Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 4 hours ago, Rob Hall said: I assume he's just reading a prepared script from a teleprompter.. I would believe that, except no teleprompter writer in their right mind would use the word “cool” in every sentence. Plus if there was a teleprompter Chad should know what it says ahead of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64Comet404 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 There's nothing that I need for kits in this video, but the Sandy Elliot Mustang looks tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Oh boy! More Firestone Supreme blackwall tires! Those are so rare and oh so useful on... um... uh.... I do want the Dart, and I like the Hot Wheels set tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 16 hours ago, Rob Hall said: I assume he's just reading a prepared script from a teleprompter.. i don't see any evidence of that. Seems like he's just reading stuff right off the box He seems like a nice guy, and I applaud him for putting himself out there every month only to be scrutinized by the internet. I hope for his sake he stays away from all social media. I appreciate what Round2 is trying to do with this video every month. Instead of releasing some throw away press release every month, they are actually putting a human face to their company. But they should really take 15 minutes to put together a little script or cue card for him to read off of so he can relay important information about the subjects they're trying to create interest in. Just reading the stickers that we can all see on the box and saying cool constantly doesn't sell the product. Keep Chad, because i like the guy, but help him out a little bit rather than having him "wing it" about product he doesn't seem to know whole lot about. If I'm wrong about his product knowledge then i apologize, but it sure doesn't come across that way in what could be a much more effective sales tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Yes, with a bit of polish and extra preparation the videos could be considerably better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Cokewaffe '46. I'll buy a case of every kit they make in the Cokewaffe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 My wallet is still safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I think I'll wait for the Hobby Lobby reset, that should happen within the next couple months, to see if any of the new stuff shows up, that I can use the coupon on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 They also aren't making these videos for the 1% of the 1% of the hobby that inhabits this forum with their near constant berating of Chad on the monthly basis. You all should know what's coming well in advance of the monthly release videos. I'd also go out on a limb and say no amount of "jazzing" up the excitement is going to make the 32nd Dodge Dart you're buying any more exciting than the previous 30 unless you really want that new decal sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Hey, I like Chad - just a little ribbing about the use of a certain word. The only change I wish they'd make is a brief still shot of the actual parts in the kit, or at least a still closeup of the box bottom - just long enough to pause on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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