Oldcarfan27 Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 Alex, may I add these?... And can we invite Revell to play too? These are just a few that haven't seen fresh printing in at least 20 years, some even more!
Tom Geiger Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 Interesting thing happened to me yesterday... I was digging through my resin stash looking for something and came across TWO Dodge short box beds from R&R... it's like I never saw these before! Perfect timing with the Dodge truck just out.
stavanzer Posted May 3, 2019 Author Posted May 3, 2019 Indeed Patrick! Those are all good choices. I'd really like to see that Monogram Sheriff Blazer come back.
highway Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 12 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: These are just a few that haven't seen fresh printing in at least 20 years, some even more! Even though the "Captain Hook" decals haven't been in that kit since the initial release in the late 70s or early 80s, that kit has seen reissue in the past 20 years. It was last reissued only 8 years ago in 2011 and still quite easy to find.
mikemodeler Posted May 3, 2019 Posted May 3, 2019 5 hours ago, alexis said: Indeed Patrick! Those are all good choices. I'd really like to see that Monogram Sheriff Blazer come back. I have one unbuilt, would be willing to part with it for the right deal..................
1930fordpickup Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 11 hours ago, Tom Geiger said: Interesting thing happened to me yesterday... I was digging through my resin stash looking for something and came across TWO Dodge short box beds from R&R... it's like I never saw these before! Perfect timing with the Dodge truck just out. Tom so that is where I put those down at. LOL That is great, just like Christmas morning for you.
Rusty92 Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) On 5/3/2019 at 2:14 AM, Oldcarfan27 said: Alex, may I add these?... These are just a few that haven't seen fresh printing in at least 20 years, some even more! Patrick, I totally agree with you. I just got the California Sunshine Datsun recently. I wish there were more mini and full-size kits on the market. Especially the 454 SS. I'm trying to collect all the mini truck kits so I can build an 80s and 90s diorama of them. So far I have the Datsun, a Toyota, and the pink box art D50. Edited May 9, 2019 by Rusty92
Dave Toups Posted May 12, 2019 Posted May 12, 2019 On 4/22/2019 at 1:09 AM, Sledsel said: Can we add the AMT Wild Hoss Bronco? True, it's not a pickup, but I can't believe they haven't brought this back yet!! We all know the tooling still exists.
Dave Toups Posted May 12, 2019 Posted May 12, 2019 With the popularity of the Dodge D100, Round 2 should definitely take a look at the Warlock 78 or if the tooling is still around, the Fire Fighter 79/80 Dodge
highway Posted May 13, 2019 Posted May 13, 2019 I have to agree with these and most of the options you mentioned: 1. I've never had this kit but enough options would tempt me. I have the Revell 29 Rat Rod truck (actually three plus an original issue called the "Sundance Express") but have been a little disappointed by it because of only having the 4 cylinder engine. 2. YES!! I have one of the original issues, but would like to see it come out again and if the Rangers had the IFS 4x4 system (I can't remember if they were IFS or a live axle) like the Explorer, add in the 4x4 system from the Explorer kits. 3. Another YES! In addition to just the Xtreme options, also add the options for the SS/LS kit version and also the LS Sportside version. It would also be nice to see the Blazer kit again too, and add the 4x4 parts from that kit into the pickup kits also. The only huge NO for me is a DONK set of wheels! I know there are people that like that hideous style but I personally think it looks stupid, so I don't need any more of those grossly oversized wheels and tires taking up room in my parts box! 4. The 4x4 version DEFINITELY needs a return! Until I found this kit (pic is one from Google, it was done in both Airfix boxing like in the pic and MPC boxing like the kit I have being exact to this with MPC's logo replacing the Airfix logo): I never knew a 4x4 variant of the D-50 was even kitted. My extra BONUS points to add to this kit would be tool up whatever little bits Dodge changed to do what this truck actually is, the Mitsubishi Mighty Max! 5. I don't care for the kit as is, I just don't really care for that style truck and especially the grille and the same goes for the cartoonish wrecker bed in Cooter's tow truck too. I love tow trucks because I used to run them years ago, but the one in Cooter's truck kit and also the one in the AMT Peterbilt kit are two that I have no use for, I have plenty of other nicer wrecker beds to use on my trucks. There is one notable exception to my distaste of this era Chevy and it wears the same style grille as the one on this "Boondocker" Blazer. Round 2 could entice money out of my pocket for not only the truck but the Blazer as well using this grille. Of course my idea for the truck would be "The Farmtruck" from "Street Outlaws". EXTRA BONUS POINTS: Actually reissue the truck as "The Farmtruck" with all appropriate parts since I'm sure the older style grille has probably been destroyed as was the common practice of AMT back in the day to destroy some tooling updating parts for their annual kits and why the truck and latest issues of the Blazer have the 72 mesh style grille. EXTRA EXTRA BONUS POINTS: In addition to the pickup, Round 2 could use the "Street Outlaws" tie in to market quite a few reissues of kits with minimal new tooling required. Add in some of the new era turbos and Prochargers and there are probably at least half a dozen car and truck kits from the MPC and AMT lines that could be reissued as "Street Outlaw" branded kits. A quick few that come to mind just off the top of my head other than "The Farmtruck": 1. 'Ole Heavy" 50 Chevy truck from "Street Outlaws Memphis" 2. "The Crow" GTO 3. "Murder Nova" (a definite no brainer here since all that would be needed to be added to the "Old Pro" Nova just recently reissued would be the modern speed parts) 4. "Street Beast" 70 Monte Carlo 5. 66 Nova for both Daddy Dave's car in OKC and "Heifer" and "Ziptie" in Memphis There are more like the 68 Camaro for a couple cars, a couple 80s Camaros and Trans Ams, and a few Mustangs, and just to get myself back on topic for trucks the Sonoma in OKC. 6. A 2wd version wouldn't be hard IF Round 2 wanted to market the F350 "Super Stones' as a 2wd version, since the last reissue already had not only the 4x4 parts but also the 2wd parts included in the kit. They could also open up a few more gates on the sprue and add the parts for the "Destroyer" or original "Bigfoot" versions of this kit. EXTRA BONUS POINTS: Also in addition to the idea of the tractor, add in the mini bike found in the monster truck versions.
stavanzer Posted June 21, 2019 Author Posted June 21, 2019 Well, it looks like somebody is listening to us. AMT 1168 -- 1/25 1995 GMC Sonoma Pickup Truck Not exactly what I wanted, but I'll gladly take it. Come On, Round2, Give us some more like this. The market is there.
hpiguy Posted June 22, 2019 Posted June 22, 2019 I'd pass on 2 and 3 personally (they didn't trip my trigger in real life either) , but everything else I'd happily build up. Good list.
charlie8575 Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 On 6/21/2019 at 7:03 PM, alexis said: Well, it looks like somebody is listening to us. AMT 1168 -- 1/25 1995 GMC Sonoma Pickup Truck Not exactly what I wanted, but I'll gladly take it. Come On, Round2, Give us some more like this. The market is there. Missed that. When's the scheduled release? There are a lot of good ideas here, and I think quite a few of them would be decent sellers. Charlie Larkin
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