What kits did AMT do that were boxed Johan kits and why were they done under the AMT brand/ also the Testors release of Johan kits

[bobthehobbyguy]

Can anyone answer these questions about those kits.

Edited June 29, 2023 by bobthehobbyguy

[Straightliner59]

The only ones I remember, for sure, were the later Javelin/AMX kits.

[Mark]

There were a number of kits during the period 1967-74, including Oldsmobile Toronados and 4-4-2s, '72 Ford Torino oval track racer, Ford Maverick pro stock, and Dodge Challenger funny car.  

Nobody "on the inside" has ever stated which company initiated the deal, or why some items were chosen but not others, or why it ended.  

As for why, the obvious reason would be that AMT kits had better distribution, selling in places Jo-Han couldn't get a shoe in the door.  

AMT added items to its catalog for little to no cost, Jo-Han had some guaranteed sales though at lower profit.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Thanks for the information.