STYRENE-SURFER Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 I have an old Monogram NOB kit that just doesn't show up on any kind of search I can think to try. It's a Tom Daniel Horn Toad. Box has a 1971 date and copyright on it. Cant even find many pictures of this model online. Is it rare, or just not worth anything?
Scott Colmer Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) It's rare and very valuable. That kit was retooled into a delivery version. Neither has been reissued for a long time.Search it on E-bay. Take your time to watch a few auctions. 200.00 to 300.00 and up is what I have seen. Like the styrene molecular structure. Edited November 20, 2015 by Scott Colmer
Daddyfink Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Yup, not worth a dime! Just send it to me for proper disposal! All kidding aside, this is a rare kit. Only issued twice and then most likely modified into another car and thus probably won't come back. But then again, we thought that of the Circus Wagon and Rommel's RodCheck out link for more infohttp://www.showrods.com/showrod_pages/horn_toad.html
STYRENE-SURFER Posted November 20, 2015 Author Posted November 20, 2015 Huh, and to think i was going to kit bash it. Now I don't know what to do.Has anyone ever built this kit other than box stock?Just wondering, can't find any on the inter web.In the meantime will put it back in the styrene safe.
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Somebody on Ebay was willing to pay $183 for one a couple years back... http://www.ebay.com/itm/261221531360 $400 ?? http://geb.ebay.in/g/ImportHubViewItem?itemid=201438414628&Monogram-Horn-Toad-Model-kit Edited November 20, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy
disabled modeler Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Huh, and to think i was going to kit bash it. Now I don't know what to do.Has anyone ever built this kit other than box stock?Just wondering, can't find any on the inter web.In the meantime will put it back in the styrene safe.Kurt.... I built one as a kid when they were new there a pretty simple kit....wish I was rich would love to have another and relive some of my childhood days...is there anything your looking for you would trade it for...??? PM me if so. Edited November 20, 2015 by disabled modeler
1930fordpickup Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 My book shows a 71 release kit #twice 5967 and kit #5987 (this as the Tom Daniel named kit) in same year and then in 73 as kit # 5967. The Tom Daniel having the highest value 120 but the book is a 2011 release.
Greg K Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 any hot rod with a /6 has got to have some value
Jantrix Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Unless it's something I'm really into, when a collectable kit falls into my hands I will normally sell it. The money I get for it will buy a lot of building supplies to help me with the kits I already have plans for.
Foxer Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) I would build it if I had an idea to make it unique. Plastic is plastic ... Edited November 20, 2015 by Foxer
STYRENE-SURFER Posted November 20, 2015 Author Posted November 20, 2015 I think I'll just keep in the vault for now.Andy, does that book you have say anything about how many were produced for each release number?
Howard Cohen Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Here is a link to the page from Coffin Corner, the show rod center for show rod nerds http://www.showrods.com/showrod_pages/horn_toad.html
disabled modeler Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Here is a link to the page from Coffin Corner, the show rod center for show rod nerds http://www.showrods.com/showrod_pages/horn_toad.html Thanks for posting the link....awesome stuff...man does that bring back memories.
1930fordpickup Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 I think I'll just keep in the vault for now.Andy, does that book you have say anything about how many were produced for each release number?No it does not give production numbers. Just year of release that they figure out. The Directory is the name of the book. I buy it at the NNL Nationals . They are not perfect but do a very good job with the kit numbers and such.
Crazy Ed Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 I'm wondering if it's normal for the shrink wrap to be so loose on a Kit of this Series?
Howard Cohen Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 I'm wondering if it's normal for the shrink wrap to be so loose on a Kit of this Series? Yes, the early shrink wrap was very brittle, cracked easily and came apart often.
STYRENE-SURFER Posted November 21, 2015 Author Posted November 21, 2015 The box I have is marked 5987-0100.It is opened, but only the four rims have been removed from the chromed tree. The seats have also been cut free.I just noticed that the steering wheel is cracked," dang it! "The chrome is quite poor over all. Maybe I should clean everything up, have the chrome re-done and build it.The decals will also have problem's too, after so long in the box.It's funny, I just can't find any pictures of what people have done with this kit.I'm thinking just a little bit of extra detail. Or just plain over the top with some Richard Carroll tiresand better rear suspension. Is there a source of those tires? ( Okay so I'm old and I remember those things).
1930fordpickup Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Build it Kurt. You can always display the box art.
Mr mopar Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Yes rare first issue was green ,second issue was yellow with smaller tires ,them the molds were modified the Rattler and that kitis more rare ,only issued one time them dropped . Hope you build it it's worth it .
Scott Colmer Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) The rattler is more rare then the Horn Toad? I opened mine just to see if I could get that mold release smell I remembered as a kid. It was long gone. Edited November 21, 2015 by Scott Colmer
1930fordpickup Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 You have the original at hand so you could use that for a copy. Just ask the guys that make decals.
disabled modeler Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 You have the original at hand so you could use that for a copy. Just ask the guys that make decals. That is true Kurt....some guys can make new ones for you for it. Old box arts are cool love them I use a thumb tack and push it through the bottom of the box into the wall then slide the cover over the bottom to display it...no harm to the box ether...just an idea for you.
Dominik Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 I would build it if I had an idea to make it unique. Plastic is plastic ...i agree. in my view, it is more interesting to build those old, rare kits as let them "like gold" laying in the shelf. i always like the smell, when i open those old boxes and i'm really pleased to get my hands on it. imo, it is another feeling of building like the new stuff.i would like to see a "whats in the box".
Danger Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 I say build it!I too had a fairly rare Tom Daniels kit that I could have let sit on the shelf. Here's a pic of Tom Daniels Devil Chopper. Not sure how rare it is, but I have never seen any others out there. https://dangervideo.smugmug.com/Models/Devil-Chopper/i-MLvqwNt/A
oldcarfan Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 I use eBay as a quick reference tool to judge the value of a kit. I always look at what people are paying for them, not what sellers are asking for them. Those two things can be waaayyy different!!! Lol
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