magicmustang Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Saw the Revell '71 442 and the 1/24th Monogram '55 Chevy gasser on the shelf at my local HL. The new release 442 might be worth the $39.95 with 40% off but not the old rerererelease of the TD Badman gasser. I passed on all the Revell kits at $39.95 even with 40% off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 In the last few weeks, I found and bought both the reissued '55 Chevy and the new '71 4-4-2 at HL. The ones I bought were the only examples of each that I have seen to date, which means that either they haven't gotten any more in, or both are selling like crazy. The Chevy isn't really "worth" forty bucks plus tax, even with the 40% off it is borderline. But they did a great job on the packaging, decals, and presentation, and there are times when that wins out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Mine also has the hardtop version of the 64 Olds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Seems like there are a lot of open slots in the model isle. I think they're trying to clear all of the older stock before they put out any newer product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Checked our HL yesterday and same kits with lots of empty shelf space. With all the new kits coming out you would think someone at HL would want to put them on the shelves and sell them. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Stopped by the local HL yesterday for the first time in a while. Mostly the same kits from last time, no 442's but did have the '37 Ford pickup and the '34 Ford Pickup wrecker version (may not be a new kit but has a dark blue truck for the box art). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 32 minutes ago, Joe Nunes said: Checked our HL yesterday and same kits with lots of empty shelf space. With all the new kits coming out you would think someone at HL would want to put them on the shelves and sell them. Joe Pretty sure HL operates on the system where a buyer for the company buys from the manufacture, and has the warehouse send X number of each kit to each store. I kinda doubt there is much ordering at the store level on model kits......or the kits are sitting in a back room wait to be put on a shelf. Major chains all operate this way today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) I went to HL last night and picked up Revell 1969 Mustang Boss 302. Nice kit. Edited February 5 by carrucha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 21 hours ago, Classicgas said: Mine also has the hardtop version of the 64 Olds. Lee I have found 1 of these at a store that is a little farther drive from me and 1 from the closest store to me. I have not seen another sense at any of the 4 stores around me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Mine had at least 1. If it's there next week I'll pick it up at 40% off. I've got a gift card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Dave, you are correct. I have discussed this situation with the HL folks in our local store and all of the clerks, stockers and the manager stated that they have no say in what model stock arrives with the weekly company truck. They don't like the situation either but that's how the HL system works. Still I am glad to be able to purchase some desired kits during the 40% off weeks and have plenty to keep me busy while I'm still looking at the bright side of the sod. 😉 Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 2 hours ago, Joe Nunes said: Dave, you are correct. I have discussed this situation with the HL folks in our local store and all of the clerks, stockers and the manager stated that they have no say in what model stock arrives with the weekly company truck. They don't like the situation either but that's how the HL system works. Still I am glad to be able to purchase some desired kits during the 40% off weeks and have plenty to keep me busy while I'm still looking at the bright side of the sod. 😉 Joe The method of distribution with companies is pretty standard. My son works for a big pharmacy chain. They get a warehouse truck once a week. It is full of bins full of product the person in control thinks they need. Because of this he gets stuff that does not sell.....and stuff he needs three times as much as he gets. He has figured out how to manipulate it a little go get things he needs.....but 95% of product coming in is wharf CORP wants the store to have. Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I kept going back every week to pick up a 55 Chevy and a 37 Ford and they just never had any stock…in the end I relented and got smart and ordered them on Amazon. It was a few bucks more, but I already spent a few bucks more in gas hunting them down anyway. I too would like to see fuller shelves and more of the new stuff, but I’m sure their management know what they’re doing (or are under that impression) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Shelves at mine still many. Bare spots. Not anything that interests me. They do have the 55 gasser.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I got pretty lucky this week, I went is on Saturday and they had 2 GMC Astro 95 trucks, so I got them both. I didn’t have that one. I got 3 other kits, a VW, Dodge truck and I think another Bronco, can’t remember for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 8 minutes ago, Oldmopars said: GMC Astro 95 I have not seen this kit when I am at my local stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbaron Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Stopped at my local store the other day. Finally had the Revell '37 Ford truck, so picked one up. All the '71 442s from a couple weeks ago were gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre_tec Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 On 1/29/2023 at 10:30 PM, Oldmopars said: 2 GMC Astro 95 trucks Any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Stopped by my local HL this past Wednesday night. Same old, same old.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Mine had the 64 olds ht, 72 olds ht, and the 37 ford. Heck of a time to be broke lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I went last night and picked up Revell's 1967 Corvette and 1937 Ford pickup. Cool deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 On 2/11/2023 at 12:36 PM, Classicgas said: Mine had the 64 olds ht, 72 olds ht, and the 37 ford. Heck of a time to be broke lol. I didn’t go this week I was broke also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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