What year did AMT move production to China ?

[Ulf]

What year did AMT move production to China ? Was this done in one step or was it a gradual process? I find a little ridiculous satisfaction in building kits with a little Made in USA on the runners.

[1972coronet]

I'd say it was around 2001, 2002. Their kits from 1998 were made in Mexico, which didn't last long (not sure as to why).

[Ulf]

14 hours ago, 1972coronet said:

I'd say it was around 2001, 2002. Their kits from 1998 were made in Mexico, which didn't last long (not sure as to why).

Thanks
I had forgotten about Mexico, those years I was confused by love. I am blessed with a merchant who indicates years as on wines.
The day the supply of AMT runs out like Jo-Han, I will have to look for old MONOGRAM.
To be honest, I really like Round2 and Moebius but it is really a nice feeling to open an old kit.

Edited March 28, 2023 by Ulf

[Mark]

1999 if I remember correctly.  Mexico was 1995 (first new kit I recall was the new-tool '57 Corvette), China was 1999 (first kits I saw were the Phantom Vickie and '58 Edsel).