Robberbaron

What the world needs now is the Bear Bait Chevette...

This thread brings back memories for me of the Super Charger that got away. I recall being in a local store in the late eighties, think it was probab!y Child World. (remember those?) Looking through the model kit aisle, I was seeing the typical stuff you would find anywhere. Then suddenly I saw a single, solitary MPC Super Charger kit. I picked it up and looked over the box art. I wasn't familiar with this kit at all. All I knew is that I hadn't seen it anywhere else. From the box art style, it was obviously an older release that was now out of production. Think it must have been hidden in a corner in a warehouse for years before suddenly getting discovered and put out for sale. Since I was completely unfamiliar with the kit, I recall looking at the box art and trying to figure out if I could build it stock. I could live with the custom wheels on the box art, but I was worried that the hood would be molded open for the big scoop. I also didn't care for the window tabs on the box art model (although it's so heavily retouched it's more of a painting than a photo). I hesitantly put it back on the shelf and walked away. Never saw one again in the flesh after that. Really appreciate all the pics and other good info posted here. I'd definitely be in for one or two of these if they repopped them. As for the wheel arches, the shape and size is so close to stock that personally I could happily live with them as-is. And I had the same thoughts when I saw the SSlasher Chevelle: "Hey, if they're bringing that back, maybe they could do the Super Charger too?"

Getting a chuckle out of this. Don't forget that whether you're talking about the Atomic City "Johan USA Oldies" company or the Okey Spaulding "Johan" company, both currently exist only as resin/aftermarket companies. Yet this thread and others remain in this section instead of the Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed section, simply because of the magical power of the Johan name.

I ran across a YouTube video on this one a year or two ago. Assuming it is legit, it's also noteworthy for the way it's optioned (besides the color obviously). AMT's '71 Charger kit came in for a lot of criticism for its bench seat interior and lack of body color sport mirrors. I'm no expert, but lots of folks claimed that those items were standard on an R/T. Again, if this car is legit, it would demonstrate that it was at least possible to obtain a '71 R/T with that configuration. (Don't know if it would maybe need to be delete options, etc.) Full wheel covers had to also be an unusual selection on an R/T. I totally understand the reasoning that AMT/Ertl should have configured their kit to match the options on the vast majority of 1:1 '71 R/T's that were built.

Very glad to see the updated S-10. Always seemed strange that AMT never did the 1998 updates when those trucks were new. Hopefully the updates include a proper 1998+ style rear bumper too. Don't see one on the display model. As noted, would be nice to see the dash/interior updates, but I admit I'd be happy enough with just a correct exterior. Those Xtremes (both S-10 and Blazer versions) were EVERYWHERE 25 years ago. I had several friends with them. I seriously considered getting one also, but just couldn't get past the lack of a V8.

Very well done! You just don't see these LT1 getting built very often nowadays.

Stopped in at the Hobart, IN store tonight. Was pleasantly surprised to see a pair of the '32 Fords, plus a half dozen of the F&F '71 GTX's which weren't there last time. Snagged both of the '32s and one GTX.

Stopped at the Hobart, IN store the other day. Had the green Camaro concept car and the Jag. Suspect those '32 Fords are gonna be tough to score, thinking they'll be snapped up quick almost everywhere.

Regardless of any other proportions/dimensions, I can't get past the profile of the body sides.

I believe every one of those is a MotorMax origin. Not sure what's going on here, is Round 2 just getting these private labeled from the same manufacturer as MotorMax or was there some kind of purchase of the brand?

Thanks Tim, always appreciate your detailed photos of these manufacturer's displays. I think we all knew the '66 Shelby was coming, considering some of the design decisions for the retooled fastback body. I'm sure it will do well for Round 2. Glad to also see the '49 Mercury returning to the lineup. Still one of AMT's best kits from the original Trophy Series line.

No way to know looking at the box art. The steelies/poverty caps aren't even shown/mentioned on the side panel. I suspect the Revell USA team made a point of adding them since the Magnums weren't correct for a Hemi car. Then the doofuses (doofi?) who created that box art didn't even show/mention the new parts. Perfect example of Hobbico shooting themselves in the foot.

Comes from the same era as the recently reissued 1981 Camaro. And Revell is using the same playbook: no mention that it's a snap kit. Also guessing their MSRP will be about the same as a full detail kit. Lots of people felt ripped-off big time when they opened that Camaro kit. For what they were in the early eighties, these were nice snap kits that had better detail like opening hoods, engines (albeit crude), etc. compared to many other companies' snap offerings. Unfortunately, presenting them as conventional kits as Revell is now doing is a good way to alienate casual buyers. Frankly, I'm surprised stuff like this wasn't left behind during the Hobbico bankruptcy.

Interesting factoid that many of you may already know: GM's designers wanted the wraparound glass on the original 1970-1/2 models, but the bean counters nixed it. Lots of photos of in-progress clay models with the wraparound glass. Personally, I'm glad that happened since I think the 70-74 style rear windows look better.