Tabbysdaddy

Yes, I always dismiss the skill level when I read all six sides of the box to get an idea of what's inside the box.

You should probably show all sides of the box before making that argument. Both have the parts count clearly listed. The skill level? I always thought that was a joke. Nothing ever added up with that.

How much more truth in advertising do you need when there's actual photos of the model on the box? I hated boxes with drawings instead of pictures, you can't see what you're getting. Can't please everyone.

The only deflection I see is coming from you. It isn't unreasonable to put more appealing box art on an old kit, it's done all the time. As I said above, it can be returned if you're not happy with it. A little research on the part of the buyer goes a long way. Buyer beware.

There isn't a turd on the box, there's pictures of what you will find inside the box. The best possible version of what is in the box. If my food was smashed I would return it, which is still an option.

I have a 72 Lemans so I bought the MPC 72 GTO kit, not knowing what was inside. Didn't really care either because it's what is available. That's the model world, some are good some aren't. If one likes the subject they make do, they make it better. I don't think there is a problem with the box, the whole point of sales is to make the product look more appealing than it may or may not be. And according to the email it's a hot seller, so I would guess the majority are fine with it.

They are equal in the manner I stated, they are both snap kits that aren't labeled as snap kits. Accuracy, proportion and detail are different arguments. There are tons of glue kits where all chassis detail is molded in, where the incorrect year interior is used, etc.

There is no need to feign concern for newcomers to the hobby. Young or old, people know the internet is a thing and most use it before doing something new or buying something new. Also, a snap kit is something recommended to newcomers so that could be considered a plus. Revell has sold snap kits for many years without indication on the box, this is not a new thing. One example:

Creating the upholstery pattern on the bench seat is the hard part.

I read that as "Yam hauler".

I thought I was weird thinking "I'd buy a Storm". Nice to see I'm not alone.

I would take that bench over the buckets any day of the week.

That's cool. I don't think I would like the mystery box though.

That was my goal.

Probably should have put better tires on the back. That one looks like it exploded.

I'm sure they'll switch to the long flat box just as fast as we switched to the metric system.

I don't think you understood my post, or I'm not understanding yours. Probably one of those.

You came to a site where people build models, and said nobody builds decent models anymore. Why would we be offended by that?

People didn't think someone would open your hood to steal parts either but they started putting the hood release inside the car back in the 70s.

Maybe they're experimenting, to see how many people complain about it.

It's some fairly heavy duty tape circles on all four sides. The VW bugs have been packaged like that for a long time. Not my favorite way but easy to tell if it has been tampered with.

Made my stop at Hobby Lobby, got these two. As someone else has said, there was a spot marked for the 85 Z28 but none on the shelf. This was the only 81 Z28 on the shelf, so I'm guessing they're selling just fine.

I drove my mom's 78 Corolla for a while, until a Cadillac pulled out in front of me and I nailed the passenger side of it. The Corolla held up really well, the Cadillac was totalled.

I'll be getting one. It won't be the first simple kit in my stash.