Revell it is time to pull the trigger on an Eleanor kit

[Mike 1017]

Eleanor Mustang Not a Copyrightable Character, Court Affirms

[Bainford]

The article is primarily about the fake Eleanor '67 Mustang, though perhaps the principle applies to real Eleanor as well. Denise Halicki (copyright claimant) is mentioned, though real Eleanor isn't. Annoyingly, by virtue of the article, the uninitiated might believe that the '67 Mustang thing is Eleanor, but that is the typical incompetence of online articles. Revell can make all the '67 Eleanor kits it wants, but I won't take my place in line until they produce an original Eleanor which, fortunately, is entirely plausible. If the info in the article applies, I think it is even likely.

Edited June 12 by Bainford

[Mothersworry]

Tooling is already done, Eleanor is on the way...pics of Revell test shots.

[Dave Van]

Hope so

[Mike 1017]

17 hours ago, Mothersworry said:

Tooling is already done, Eleanor is on the way...pics of Revell test shots.

I wonder if the kit is going to be named Eleanor. Maybe a Custom Mustang. The court ruling came out June 5th according to the video. Did Revell get an early heads up because it does take time to make a prototype?  

[1972coronet]

1 hour ago, Mike 1017 said:

Did Revell get an early heads up because it does take time to make a prototype?  

Depends upon whether they checked their horoscope that morning.

[oldcarfan]

I was thinking of the Nicholas Cage version, but I'd take either!

[SpeedAndViolence]

3 hours ago, oldcarfan said:

I was thinking of the Nicholas Cage version, but I'd take either!

Same... 

[Mike 1017]

22 hours ago, 1972coronet said:

Depends upon whether they checked their horoscope that morning.

Maybe Tarot Cards or a Ouija Board?

[Dave Van]

R2 had a '70s Elanor license at one time, they did a 1/18 die cast. I asked if they'd do a 1/25 kit but was told no tooling $$$ for hood, wheels grille. 

[The Junkman]

I'm going against the stream here but I am (the) one who can't see the appeal of Eleanor Mustangs.  Old or new versions its an overdone clown car that leaves me cold.  I'd sooner have R2 spend their money on a new mold Cobras of various versions, an early '70s Plymouth Road Runner, classic race cars like the various Chaparral's/Lola T-70's, or classic Ferraris (275GTB/365GTB/or a 250 SWB).  Yes, I know I'm out in the hinterlands but its MY hinterlands.

[Tabbysdaddy]

1 hour ago, The Junkman said:

I'm going against the stream here but I am (the) one who can't see the appeal of Eleanor Mustangs.  

Not what I would expect to hear from a guy called "the junkman".

[deuces wild]

Not for me thanks...🙄 After watching the movie a few times, I've decided  against building a replica of that car.. Not my cup of tea I guess...

[vamach1]

I saw this 66 Mustang at a car show recently and honestly prefer it over using the 67 as the base.

[1972coronet]

Just to be clear - we are discussing the original Eleanor (1971/1973 model) , no ? 

I've only watched a few vignettes of that c.1999 "remake", and was duly unimpressed. For me, it's the 1974 original ONLY. 

IIRC, Revell had at least some test shots of the 1973 parts for, ostensibly, a 1973 version , based on their 1971 kit(s). 

Other 'an a combination of 1971 & 1973 Mustang cosmetics (e.g., the one in the original film), the licence plates would be the only outward variable . 

Edited June 18 by 1972coronet
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