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Nice builds, @iBorg and @Classicgas, thank you both. While I never fully appreciated the Deora growing up, it certainly has grown on me.

Thank you for your awesome info, @Mark. I have two gorgeous Hemis from two Revell 32 Ford 5-window coupes, and a sad gluebomb Deora. Time to start hacking.

Hello, @unclescott58, I didn't realize AMT had not created a separate convertible body for that release, thank you. I suppose either regular or convertible versions may have been released in the last couple years and I just missed 'em, though I don't recall HPI Guy or Round 2 featuring Deoras in any of their recentish videos. I do have a gluebomb Deora I plan to build as a dual-Hemi dragster, and would be interested in getting a second kit, thanks!

I remember seeing here ages ago that the Dodge Deora drag convertible kit was coming back out, and realized just now that it never materialized.

Totally vibing on this Bronco, though I'm REALLY looking forward to the ex-MPC 81 Bronco returning, last seen in 2007, IIRC.

This looks pretty neat; loving that grille. Slam it, add a back window, tweak things here and there, and it would be a badass custom.

MPC's Supra was a tour-de-force; perhaps one of their most sophisticated kits ever. I missed it the first time around as a teen, so this time, I'll be sure to snatch up a whole case of 'em. Check out this "What's In The Box" from Madcap Romanian/Monster Hobbies, that he did in April:

Nice additions, @kelson. Never built any of these, but would love to. The only 1/20 in my current collection is MPC's 74 HighJacker, and it would love to play in the dirt with your three amigos.

Loved building Lindberg's Firehawk kit. It came out after their "Formula" kit. The Formula kit actually came with oval-slotted base model wheels, rather than the tri-bladed Trans Am/Formula wheels depicted on the box. The rear hatch glass in both kits looked a bit unweildly sans engraved defroster detail, though overall, I really enjoyed building both. I also enjoyed Lindberg's 1/20 pink snap Blazer. FWIW, I also loved all of Lindberg's 1/25 90s kits, including Crown Vic, Chrysler Atlantic, Colour Me Gone 64 Dodge, Dodge Caravan, 53 Ford, Chrysler Sebring, 67 Olds 442, and 61 Impala. Good times.

Right you are, @niteowl7710, very expensive indeed; I hadn't thought that through. I'm very happy with so much of what Round 2 is putting out, and I'm happy to support their efforts. I'd take a case of 74 Chargers, no matter what chassis they'd throw under 'em. It's good for business, good for normies, and good for hardcore perfectionists who can finally transform their dreams into reality.

Wow, @CapSat 6, that is amazing, thanks so much. Considering Round 2's stellar commitment to improving on the past, wouldn't be surprised if at some point they tool up a new 74 Charger body/interior, and pair 'em up with the 1999-vintage 71 Charger guts.

IIRC, the engine, chassis, firewall, and radiator look an awful lot like my memory of the MPC 74 Super Charger. I haven't held a Super Charger in my hands since about 1986, so maybe my mind is playing tricks on me. Any chance they're the same? Any chance the Super Charger may eventually come back from the grave?

It will probably take a bit of both, crowdsourcing and crowdfunding, to make this happen. Sweat equity, and cold hard cash. Thanks for your perspective, Joe. There's GOTTA be a way to make this stuff work. I'll be the first in line.

Me personally, I would buy every single Johan that comes back out. Growing up, I had a bunch of 'em, including the Comet, Marlin, Starfire, Turbine, Challenger Funny Car, 69 Road Runner, AMX, and 62 and 63 Fury kits. I want 'em all, and more more more. We could seriously start up a crowdsource thing. Get the cash, get the rights, get the tools, get the right people on board. Figure out what is most popular, what is most feasible, what is most lucrative, and take it from there. Whether repairing old tech, and/or building new tech, we can do whatever it takes to get these kits back into the hands of those who most want 'em. Few young people even know about Johan kits. Get a couple on HPIGuy's channel, then every builder on the planet will want 'em, too.

Thank you, @tim boyd, Moebius, and EVERYONE, for your comments, insights, thoughts, ideas, suggestions, comparisons, observations, and GRIT with this kit review. I've never experienced such a detailed and thoughtful community review of an upcoming model kit before. I love it, and look forward to more more more. While I didn't mind the roof before, it's really growing on me. It's very Mad Max, and I can't wait to get one of these, as well as the Falcon in the new Cal Drag Combo, and the upcoming Henry J. I'M IN GASSER HEAVEN.

Hello everyone I'm really stoked to get this kit, and I agree that the roof does indeed look chopped. But I don't care. Though I once did. A lot! Years ago, after building a whole squadron of new and awesome 90s Lindberg kits: - Firebird Firehawk - Color Me Gone 64 Dodge - 67 Olds 442 - 53 Ford Victoria - 61 Impala - I also enjoyed their Caravan, Crown Vic, Atlantic, Sebring convertible, and 1/20 Blazer So then, imagine my glee and excitement to discover that Lindberg was coming out with a 1948 Lincoln! I was so stoked, my skin was vibrating in anticipation. Got my copy, and ripped into it. What the?!?!? I was so angry, furious, and bewildered, I threw a tantrum, smashed it against the wall, stepped all over it, and blasted it into oblivion. I wanted my money back. How DARE they. That was an inflection point for me. Super embarrassing. After that, I started to appreciate kits as they were, learned more about kit history, managed my expectations, and left the things I was OK with, and modified the things I wanted to change/improve. Sometimes, I want a quick, simple 64 Galaxie to build, and sometimes, I want a fiddly Mack R685ST to build. For me, it's now about a blend of quality AND quantity. Sometimes I cut corners to save time. Sometimes I get in deep and spend months paying a high price for a small reward. There are dozens and dozens more kits I want to build before I'm dead, and I'm trying to let go of my perfectionism, and just have fun building. This hobby needs all kinds of builders to make it work. We need the super hardcore rivet counters, and we need the casual guys, too. And everyone inbetween. I've built models I was super proud of, only to discover years later that I'd painted the bell housing the wrong colour. And I hated myself for not knowing that. And I unironically built Revell's infamous 70 AAR Cuda back in 95 when it just came out, and I loved it. Until I realized just how off it was. Hated myself for not seeing that. We should never feel ashamed for building something inaccurate, or feel compelled to change/improve/correct things. We can if we like, and that's cool. If not, that's cool, too. It helps to try to not take things personally. I lurk here every day, and I love love love the stuff you guys are putting out. I seldom contribute cuz you guys know so much more than me, and are far quicker at responding than I am. Today, I felt it was appropriate to chime in. And man oh man, I really want to get me another 48 Lincoln, and build the F out of it. YMMV. Godspeed, good sirs.

Just checked that thread; looks like it'll be a nice build. Nothing compares to flat black; it makes everything look tougher.

FLAT BLACK TO THE FUTURE: > Love it, @Snake45 > Your detailing really sells it; fantastic job > You make me wanna whip out my 1/8 Monogram 65, and finish her up just like this!

Hello everyone Wow wow wow... so much interest, discussion, ideas, and things to consider! Apologies for not participating much the past week; things have been a little crazy. Just checking in to say thank you, and let you all know I'll be back here ASAP with a few concepts and/or ideas to bring to the table! Thank you again everyone; we're going to keep the 80s alive, and show Round2 there's money to be made by resurrecting MPC's classic branding!

NEXT STEPS: - I/we need to reach out to people at Round2. Not seeing much action on LinkedIn. Anyone know who I could reach out to? Emails, phone numbers, etc. - I need to make a couple boxtop mockups; design at least ONE solid concept and post it here. Which model would you like me to start with? - We need to start thinking up some cool 80s names, like: Master Blaster, Razor's Edge, Magnum Force; stuff like that - I need to create a couple "Forever 80s" logo concepts, and pitch them here for community feedback - We're going to need graphic designers (I'll volunteer myself for this role, heh), plus builders, photographers, decal makers, etc. This may be a crowdsourcing/community effort to get Round2's attention - Let's organize and mobilize!

Yes, thank you for these, @Daddyfink! Never built any of these, and they would ALL be really cool models in the series!

Ha ha, @Snake45, I recently posted here a couple contact sheets of a solid majority of MPC's 80s kits, including TWO Night Stalker Corvettes, and TWO Dust Devils! Enjoy the memories!

Thank you, @Dragonhawk1066, I just paged through the entire 1985 MPC catalogue and WOW, that brings back so many memories! Thank you for that! This is exactly what I'm talking about; bringing back the vibe from those old days and those classic kits. I'm very grateful many of these kits are coming back, and the new box art is... OK... for the most part, though I really want to recapture that inimitable 80s design aesthetic with all-new art that will make people go: "Wow, I never even knew about that version, I want to get it!"

Ha ha, @Snake45, I think you're right, though I've never built any of those flip nose kits. Would love to. I was thinking of the yellow Mustang II pro street.

I agree, @Snake45, the Custom Corvette was one of my faves, and at the time, I had no idea of its Mako Shark origins. Both are worth bringing back, for sure!