oldcarfan Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Tastes in cars and entertainment are always an individual thing. Fords over Chevies, Aston Martin over Ferrari. In entertainment, I prefer the Stooges over the Marx Brothers, Mary Ann to Ginger and the Munsters to the Addams Family. But that's just me...
scummy Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 The box art is cool and the subject is even cooler , i'll be getting some .
Craig Irwin Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 On 9/10/2015 at 10:14 PM, SfanGoch said: Figuring out who's in KISS might be an issue. Aside from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, how would the loot from the licensing fees be split? KISS is incorporated, no problem what so ever.
Skip Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Sorry, even though I grew up as a Stooge fan, that box art doesn't do it for me. I thought the '40 Ford Delivery was a "Rip Off" on the Stooge name, Curly's Gasser is even more so. I won't be buying "Curly's Gasser", I'll wait for some other version to come out or buy a previous version.After reading about the extremely ugly fighting amoung the heirs of the Howard Brothers I will not buy anything of new manufacture with the "Three Stooges" name or likeness attached to it. By doing so you are perpetuating the moronic feud and greed of mostly grandchildren who were not around when their grandfathers earned their legacy.
Tom Geiger Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Kiss... for those who haven't noticed Gene Simmons is one heck of a businessman! I saw a TV interview specifically about the marketing of memorabilia and he has his empire right under his thumb. Kiss makes more today than they did in the heyday! And I suspect there's no Kiss Van because he demands a high royalty or is very picky about where their images appear. For the Three Stooges... guys in this thread have judged them through 2015 eyes. Today they are totally politically incorrect and we are many times over more sophisticated than audiences in the 1920-30s. These were the days where you didn't have TV in your home, and the rare treat was going to a theater to see film. The audience back then was mesmerized just to see a movie. People were simpler back then, humor was slapstick which was a step forward from vaudeville. Just like we immediately see the wires on a 1950s SciFi spaceship, or think that 1960s sitcoms are silly and predictable, people of the 1930s would have been awestruck to see that! So it's not fair to pull up the Three Stooges on your iPhone and judge them!
Tye Brown Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Hi Dudes Got this in the mail yesterday man & it's freakin groovy and it comes with a whoopee cushion lol. Also has purple line tyres & purple tinted mags, yellow tinted glass as well as clear glass man. The decal sheet alone is outstanding & worth the price itself man :) You can't have enough Willys hahaha Thx Round2 luv what you Kats are doing man Peace
SfanGoch Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) Quote Today they are totally politically incorrect and we are many times over more sophisticated than audiences in the 1920-30s. No disputing the former. I'm as un-PC as they come which explains why I like watching them; however, the latter isn't entirely true. Compared to a bunch of Five Points rowdies throwing rotten eggs at a drunk clog dancer in a Bowery theater circa 1866, that could be the case; but, not by much. People merely think that they're more sophisticated because it helps them ignore the fact that they've been dumbed down. Sitcoms and cinematic comedies of today aren't exactly sterling examples of highbrow comedy. They cater to the lowest common denominator more so than the worst Stooges shorts. I'll take Curly's stubble covered pate destroying the teeth of a saw over infantile poop humor and juvenile sexual innuendos anytime. Edited September 15, 2015 by SfanGoch
Greg Myers Posted September 15, 2015 Author Posted September 15, 2015 So let's start over. Why this ?
Greg Myers Posted September 15, 2015 Author Posted September 15, 2015 Instead of this (going against Revell's new A )
SfanGoch Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Perhaps R2 doesn't think that its kit can compete head to head with the Revell offering. Which one do you feel is the better version?
Greg Myers Posted September 15, 2015 Author Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) Check out the comparison thread http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/105706-why-doesnt-round2-get-in-on-the-29-model-a-roadster-hype/ and see for your self. I think they are two different kits of the same subject,one with fenders (and stock build capabilities) both of merit. Edited September 15, 2015 by Greg Myers
unclescott58 Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 On 9/15/2015 at 2:55 PM, Greg Myers said: So let's start over. Why this ? Well Greg, some of us are interested in this kit. The old Model A/Ala Kart would be cool too. But, these decals have got considering buying another Willys. So why not? I like it!
Dave Van Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 On 9/15/2015 at 2:58 PM, Greg Myers said: Instead of this (going against Revell's new A ) Why??? Pretty easy to guess....... Willys tooling is complete and ready to run without a cash investment. They have a 3 Stooges license in hand...... Original Ala Cart is incomplete and kinda a mess. I bought one Willys and I like it.
Atmobil Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 I think I will buy that willys, I'm not a stooges fan but I kind of like the look of the boxart model and from the sound of things it can probably be built up in to a cool looking model.
Longbox55 Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 On 9/12/2015 at 3:57 PM, Craig Irwin said: I can see the high royalties being an issue. But from what I've seen them post on their own site, they do get a kick out seeing builds of the old van, or even builds that use the decals from it. I'm going to keep an open mind that maybe Gene and Paul will license a kit, even if it's a limited edition run.
pharoah Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 How does the AMT Willys compare to the Revell SW&C Willys.?I've never bought the AMT kit. The Revell kit is nice ,but can be a challenge.
Craig Irwin Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 The AMT kit is 1960's simple, and looks good finished. It's a good kit on it's own merits without the Stooge tie in, but if that interests you too, there's a plus.
Longbox55 Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 On 9/16/2015 at 5:05 AM, Greg Myers said: Been around awhile. Round 2 needs to reissue this!
unclescott58 Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 On 9/16/2015 at 5:05 AM, Greg Myers said: Been around awhile. I want the '32.
Greg Myers Posted September 17, 2015 Author Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) That '32 has some of the most interesting parts you'll ever see (or not) in a kit, I.E, ; the custom three part wheels, the custom Edsel front end treatment, a Buick "Nail Head" to die for, and a slightly customized body that will go stock ( only game in town before the Revell release). http://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/amt-instructions/automotive-cars--pi/willys/amt-40-willys-coupe/ Edited September 17, 2015 by Greg Myers
Daddyfink Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 Gasser type cars are currently more in vogue than vintage custom show cars
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