Bob Ellis Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 Don't people realize that Revell will bring this model back and then it will be a $25 model once again.
Timonator Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 Just imagine if t hey were doing this as a marketing ploy to see how much money people would be willing to pay for one of their kits if it were really desireable, which it is.
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 Don't people realize that Revell will bring this model back and then it will be a $25 model once again. How soon we forget...
keyser Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 How soon we forget...A cream filled 30 Coupe! Sweet!
Rob Hall Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 Has they ever been a photo of this so called mold ,show me the proof that it is broken ?Since this is an internal Revell matter involving a supplier, I doubt if any information would be made public.
Tom Geiger Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 Has they ever been a photo of this so called mold ,show me the proof that it is broken ?Why do people think they can call Revell out and make them provide proof? We are just minor customers of a toy company.
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) Here's another one...starting bid 99 cents.http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Revell-Special-Edition-1930-Ford-Model-A-Coupe-Mint-Sealed-/162441360775?hash=item25d2427587:g:gDcAAOSw32lY0waw Edited March 25, 2017 by Ace-Garageguy
niteowl7710 Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 How soon we forget... The exception there - no matter how fattening - is that the company went out of business. Turned out to be temporary in the end, but it's not like someone dropped the Twinkie making machine off a forklift.
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) The exception there - no matter how fattening - is that the company went out of business. Turned out to be temporary in the end, but it's not like someone dropped the Twinkie making machine off a forklift.I'm entirely aware of the differences, but the similarities are this (which was the point of my earlier post)...hysterical idiot panic hoarding and price-gouging are the same, no matter what the cause.OMG OMG OMG...run around in circles and buy every one we can lay our hands on...OMG OMG OMG...and then jack the prices WAY up to screw the other panic buyers who think the sky is falling but were late to the party.I can't understand why anyone would pay the stupid money some people are asking. There are many ways to build a '30 Ford coupe. This kit is NOT the only way to do it. Edited March 25, 2017 by Ace-Garageguy
keyser Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Many Twinkie eaters get around via forklift. Maybe we need a forklift model with optional loads of Revell tools, Twinkies, or muy gordo customers? They'll sell like, ummm, Twinkies? Bill, your first line handled the understand part...hysterical idiots. Just to clarify. Next thing you know, class action lawsuits. Hmmm, that's an idea.
Tom Geiger Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Bill, your first line handled the understand part...hysterical idiots. Just to clarify. Next thing you know, class action lawsuits. Hmmm, that's an idea.Maybe they could march on Washington wearing little pink hats!
keyser Posted March 28, 2017 Posted March 28, 2017 Tom, anti Chiiiina. So, Cheetos bags. Maybe a forklift caravan? We should all buy cases of other kits hoping there's a swarm of lousy forklift drivers out there. We'll make tens of dollars Knowing how fun insurance claims on international basis, and time to repair a tool properly, I'm confident it should get relaunched reasonably soon. Just because it's broken doesn't mean you stop paying for it. They want it blowing kits out so it'll pay for itself. So wait, hope, be happy we got a nice tool in first place, and buy them at regular price from Revell.
horsepower Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) So,,,, you think the rumors about the tools being seized by a disgruntled molding company over a lost contract are just that? A groundless rumor? We've seen it happen to a U.S. die cast company, only they had every tool they owned seized, but then the guy that downs that company IS a little on the fishy side. Edited March 30, 2017 by horsepower
Daddyfink Posted March 30, 2017 Author Posted March 30, 2017 Boy, you guys are turning this into a real whodunnit!
keyser Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 So,,,, you think the rumors about the tools being seized by a disgruntled molding company over a lost contract are just that? A groundless rumor? Yep. If so, how are they continuing to release kits, magic? The Mint tools were seized for a criminal case associated with the tool company. No idea what, but seizure is common in tax and criminal cases. Caught in middle? Tough. China shoots people for crimes, not a bad idea, fewer repeat offenders. Car I sold to Netherlands was caught up in a case for 13 years. I was paid prior, but it sat in a warehouse entire length of case. Needed complete restoration at end, was pretty fresh when confiscated. Stuff happens every day in business. It's not ours to know. Save it for story time not a cover up or conspiracy. Frigging drama. Plenty of real drama in life. Try it.
Greg Myers Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Why isn't it for us to know?I find this quite strange when every other aspect of our lives is reported freely on a daily basis in all sorts of news media.Look at the Automotive press, story after story on the goings on in the industry, new products, the comings and goings of such.But little or nothing in the modeling press. Things that we are interested in, besides contest and how to articles, go unreported.Shhh, it's a secret , i can't tell you , only the elite few can know.
Brett Barrow Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Look at the Automotive press, story after story on the goings on in the industry, new products, the comings and goings of such.But little or nothing in the modeling press. Things that we are interested in, besides contest and how to articles, go unreported.Shhh, it's a secret , i can't tell you , only the elite few can know. The automobile companies are publicly traded, they have to tell us that stuff by law. Private companies don't have to tell us jack. And what difference would it make? It wouldn't get it here any quicker. Look at the Moebius strategy of a couple years ago. They overshared, they told us too much and it hurt them long term. Gets you a reputation of not following through or of being constantly behind. Now look at how Tamiya does things, they don't make a peep until the kit is almost done and ready. They make an announcement then it's on shelves in around a month. Folks don't get burned out on hype. Makes it look like they have their $#@! together, but who knows, there could have been months and months of set backs and retoolings and changes but we never know because they didn't say anything. Model kits can take 2 or 3 years to make it through development. I knew about the Revell Model A nearly 3 years before it hit shelves and couldn't say anything until it was formally announced. It was agonizing. What kit will ever be able to live up to 3 years of hype? I used to want to be one of the "elite few" and find out about everything in the pipeline but it just gets you burnt out on waiting. Now I'm just as clueless as everyone else w/r/t new stuff, the 66 Suburban was the last thing I knew about before it became official. Knowing doesn't get it here any quicker.
horsepower Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) Yep. If so, how are they continuing to release kits, magic? I didn't say every tool in China. From the rumors I heard the company that did the molding of the A kits wasn't the usual company and for some reason those molds were going to be moved to another molding company but the company with the molds in their possession wouldn't let loose of them claiming ownership and Revell was only leasing them. Sounds almost like the Mint disaster, except that company claimed they were owed monies for the work they did and after not getting satisfaction from the owner decided to just keep the molds for what was owed to them.I don't know if there is a slight bit of ANY of this being true, like I said,RUMOR.You need to remember the old adage, if you haven't heard a good rumor by 11 a.m., start one of your own. ??? Edited April 2, 2017 by horsepower
The Junkman Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 Now 13 pages,100% Fact Free!Impressive.Its a product of the age we live in.
misterNNL Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 Maybe we should all have another Twinkie and hug it out):
keyser Posted April 3, 2017 Posted April 3, 2017 Now 13 pages,100% Fact Free! Impressive. And 85% reality free
wku88 Posted April 3, 2017 Posted April 3, 2017 I don't know what the deal is. I was at Hobby Lobby, and they had a coupe on the shelf. Went to Michael's, and they had the roadster. I didn't buy either one. Perhaps I should have, and put them on Evil bay to gouge someone?
my80malibu Posted April 3, 2017 Posted April 3, 2017 I don't know what the deal is. I was at Hobby Lobby, and they had a coupe on the shelf. Went to Michael's, and they had the roadster. I didn't buy either one. Perhaps I should have, and put them on Evil bay to gouge someone?The Deal is Something Sinister may have happened to those poor little molds, And Revell is not willing to talk about it. With Anyone! I guess thats their right, according to some on this stream. However that along with other factors, has fueled Speculation, Rumors, Innuendo, Price Gouging. All indicators seem to point to the fact that Revell is solid in their handling of the situation, and that those models will be back. The big ? Is When? Will they be the same? Did Revell have to start over? If they are new will they be as good, Or better than before? Molding issues happen all the time during the Manufacturing Process. Most damage from My experience is it rarely takes over a week to fix, yet there are always exceptions.
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