Ollie's strike again

[BlackSheep214]

23 minutes ago, tbill said:

Anyone want to hook a brother up with one or two of those Camaro kits? None so far in my area, and although they are a train wreck of a kit, I’d love to get one or two of them.

I want one too. LOL! Can't find one at my local Ollie's. 

[atomicholiday]

39 minutes ago, BlackSheep214 said:

I want one too. LOL! Can't find one at my local Ollie's. 

Me too!   Still hunting. 

[atomicholiday]

58 minutes ago, slusher said:

  My Ollie’s looks like it was ravaged by Jackals..

Ravaged by Jackals!  I have to use that one sometime. ?

[Tabbysdaddy]

I went to the Ollie's in Casselberry today and they had a good amount more than Hiawassee but not everything and not the ones I was looking for. I did get the Opel and Bel Air though. 

[ewetwo]

1 hour ago, slusher said:

Nice kits David,  I build that 69 years ago enjoyed it.  My Ollie’s looks like it was ravaged by Jackals..

I Just noticed the Nomad was $15.99. Wish I noticed in the store. 

[Dave Van]

My son dropped off the kits he got for me. NOT really sure why I had him pick up the RM Firebird kit. Opening it confirmed it the same horrible Revell kit from their toy era. It was molded in AUG 2023 so it was made just for Ollie's. We need a term for the Ollie's only run of kits!!! 

The Firebird is poor on detail, more flash than in the 70's when it was tooled. Front tires are hard plastic 2 piece with the rears pie crust slicks....maybe the best part of the kit.  For fun I may see if I can make SOMETHING half decent from this pigs ear!!!! Thx

Edited December 3, 2023 by Dave Van

[OldNYJim]

38 minutes ago, Dave Van said:

We need a term for the Ollie's only run of kits!!!

Revell Olliegram

[1930fordpickup]

South end Toledo store has the 57 Vette, convertible Mustang and the Dan Gurney race car for the latest restock. Not sure what they had earlier this week. 

[RSchnell]

Merritt Island, FL Ollie's had no new kits. Not a wasted trip, snagged a couple 1/64 cars & some snacks. LOL

[atomicholiday]

9 hours ago, Dave Van said:

 For fun I may see if I can make SOMETHING half decent from this pigs ear!!!! Thx

Same here.  I don’t even have the kit yet, but I’ve been bench racing ideas already.

 

[disconovaman]

11 hours ago, tbill said:

Anyone want to hook a brother up with one or two of those Camaro kits? None so far in my area, and although they are a train wreck of a kit, I’d love to get one or two of them.

I totally understand what you mean and I was about ready to bite the Ebay bullet on one for $25 and 6 bucks shipping but it turns out they were at my local store all along. You'll have to just cross your fingers and wait, hopefully it'll show up. There are some popping up on Ebay with sellers trying to capitalize on it. Ollie's is pretty common in my area but they're not everywhere. These sellers are on to it... Sucks but it's life, at least it's available even though you'll have to pay a higher price. 

[ewetwo]

9 hours ago, CabDriver said:

Revell Olliegram

My theory is kits with the price stickers under the cellophane are made for Ollie's. Tagged before they are wrapped. The kits that have with the stickers on the outside are buy outs from Round 2 or major stores like Walmart. Who had them. But they didn't sell well enough to take up space it their stores.

Edited December 3, 2023 by ewetwo

[1930fordpickup]

Went to the Alexis and Lewis store in Toledo on Sunday. They have the 57 Nomad, 57 Chevy red box art, 56 chevy black car on the box, 64 Mustang convertible, 69 Camaro, 82 Vette, 32 ford roadster Monogram, AMT 32 Ford hot wheels car release and plenty of the Mach5'S and 1/32 scale green hornet. 

Just a few days ago, they didn't have much left but today they were loaded again. 

[milo1303s]

On 12/2/2023 at 10:58 PM, Dave Van said:

My son dropped off the kits he got for me. NOT really sure why I had him pick up the RM Firebird kit. Opening it confirmed it the same horrible Revell kit from their toy era. It was molded in AUG 2023 so it was made just for Ollie's. We need a term for the Ollie's only run of kits!!! 

The Firebird is poor on detail, more flash than in the 70's when it was tooled. Front tires are hard plastic 2 piece with the rears pie crust slicks....maybe the best part of the kit.  For fun I may see if I can make SOMETHING half decent from this pigs ear!!!! Thx

What RM Firebird do you speak of ?

 

[Dave Van]

3 minutes ago, milo1303s said:

What RM Firebird do you speak of ?

 

[disconovaman]

Holy?! Hallelujah!! Where's the Tylenol?! The 57 Hardtop! my favorite 1/24th kit and the first one mom ever let me paint and glue together. ? I can't wait to see this at my Ollie's!

[atomicholiday]

22 minutes ago, disconovaman said:

Holy?! Hallelujah!! Where's the Tylenol?! The 57 Hardtop! my favorite 1/24th kit and the first one mom ever let me paint and glue together. ? I can't wait to see this at my Ollie's!

Interesting.   I've never seen that decal on the '57.  I like that kit a lot too.   It was one of my early builds. 

[iBorg]

Not model related but I went to a couple of Ollie's today and found a hardcover book, 75 Years of Hot Rod Magazine for $12.99. Put that together with my new copy of MCM, and I'm a happy camper.

 

[paul alflen]

Dave Van, let's call them Ollie's Follies. (kits made for Ollies)

[ranma]

Van Wert Ollie's Finally got the Monogram kit's (56 Chevy bel air, 32 Ford, 79/80 Trans Am, 57 Chevy Bel Air, 82 Corvette Silver snap 1/24, and the 57 Nomad. All but the Nomad were tagged at $12.99... What makes the Nomad priced for a higher price ($15.99)???? To make it stock you would have to find the 1/24 stock buildable Bel Air for the stock wheel's & stock steering wheel ......

[RSchnell]

Merritt Island, FL Ollie's had the Monogram kits out this morning. No joy on the AMT '70 Galaxie taxi tho.

 

[ranma]

9 hours ago, RSchnell said:

No joy on the AMT '70 Galaxie taxi tho.

Check you PM sir...

[Tabbysdaddy]

The Hiawassee store had all the classic Monogram kits out this morning. 

[Dave Van]

Today @ Mooresville NC store......

Atlantis is now on the Ollie's train.....and more new to me kits......

James Bond police kits, 57 Chevt cpe and wag, Mustang cvt etc

 

[RSchnell]

I'm really surprised the Civil War Cannon hasn't resurfaced LOL. 

Not sure if it's company wide but I got this email about Ollie's night. Toys(and kits) are 25% off between 6-10pm on Sunday. I won't be able to make it due to other plans, but figured I'd get the word out in case y'alls local store is doing the same thing.

Edited December 8, 2023 by RSchnell
Added info.