Round 2 Announcements as of 9/12/25 from Stevens Intl.

['70 Grande]

Bil-e-boy: 

Just so I understand you correctly, when you said, "...the infamous wedge section is all to evident.", you're referring to the firewall being shorter than it would be on a 1:1 and that shorter firewall is the reason the bottom edge of the body sides kicks-upward from mid-door forward to the firewall edge... (the bottom edge of the doors is incorrectly curved), right?

Edited September 30 by '70 Grande

[Ulf]

On 9/28/2025 at 4:25 PM, stavanzer said:

Since it is confirmed that the Tudor, Vicky & Phaeton, share the same fenders and tooling, I wonder if we might get a Phaeton in 2 or 3 years.

I also hope that the Tudor, makes it into the permanent rotation at Hobby Lobby. One of those kits like the Ford F-350, '69 Camaro, & '63 Vette that seem never to be out of stock at H.L.

Lastly, I hope the sales on this '32, encourage Round2 to drag the Coupe/Roadster kits back into production.

If Round2 made a “Craftsman” and developed a new tool for coupe and roadster bodies combined with the Tudor and Victoria chassis, they would probably have a winner. I have a 1932 coupe from 1975 that will one day become my right-hand drive JAGO fiberglass 32 and that body has its charm but also certain shortcomings.

[bill-e-boy]

On 10/1/2025 at 11:10 AM, '70 Grande said:

Bil-e-boy: 

Just so I understand you correctly, when you said, "...the infamous wedge section is all to evident.", you're referring to the firewall being shorter than it would be on a 1:1 and that shorter firewall is the reason the bottom edge of the body sides kicks-upward from mid-door forward to the firewall edge... (the bottom edge of the doors is incorrectly curved), right?

Hi Mark - you are on the money. All of the AMT "Trophy" series 32's bodies have the wedge section.

[ChrisBcritter]

12 hours ago, bill-e-boy said:

Hi Mark - you are on the money. All of the AMT "Trophy" series 32's bodies have the wedge section.

Even the 1/32 All Stars (now Scale Stars) '32 3-window coupe has that quirk.

[Chris V]

On 10/1/2025 at 11:11 AM, Ulf said:

If Round2 made a “Craftsman” and developed a new tool for coupe and roadster bodies combined with the Tudor and Victoria chassis, they would probably have a winner. I have a 1932 coupe from 1975 that will one day become my right-hand drive JAGO fiberglass 32 and that body has its charm but also certain shortcomings.

With the number of 1932 body styles currently available from Revell I don't think there's a viable business case for a complete redesign of the AMT kit bodies. 

However, given the interchangeability of parts between the AMT 32 Fords, I've previously proposed that Round2 tools up a small plated parts tree with universal parts, including a proper looking dropped front axle with either "hairpins" or "split wishbones", a dropped headlight bar and a selection of taillights including 1939 Ford and 1950 Pontiac. Considering the number of previous reissues, I imagine it would do quite well as a stand alone parts pack as well...  

[Mark C.]

I see Stevens International has box art for the ‘60 Nomad and ‘65 Barracuda on their site now.

[Robberbaron]

[blizzy63]

Anyone know if Round2's AMT1533 will be a straight re-pop of AMT1010 of 2017 with new art?

[M W Elky]

1 hour ago, blizzy63 said:

Anyone know if Round2's AMT1533 will be a straight re-pop of AMT1010 of 2017 with new art?

It would be really nice to have those boomerang tail lights back 

[Justin Porter]

Some additional announcements, not yet with box art, as of 10/3/25

AMT-1490 1/25 1927 Ford T Touring Car 

AMT-1518 1/25 Coca-Cola Volkswagen Van Show Rod

AMT-1534 1/25 1936 Ford Coupe Gasser

AMT-1548 1/25 2004 Pontiac GTO

AMT-1555 1/24 Li'l Stogie Show Rod

MPC-1034 1/25 Hot Wheels Python

[stavanzer]

The '36 Ford is coming Back!

I'll just get a new one, when they hit the shelves in a few months!

[Dragline]

That 60 Nomad looks fantastic. I can see a hyped small block and some meats out back already. And a straight front axle is a possibility as well. Send me one today!

[larman]

The '60 Nomad and Barracuda both look great. I will build both as junior stockers. Will be hard to find slicks and a decent 273 for the Barracuda though.

[Chris V]

11 hours ago, blizzy63 said:

Anyone know if Round2's AMT1533 will be a straight re-pop of AMT1010 of 2017 with new art?

I’ve seen this question raised a couple of times. There’s not the slightest indication that the upcoming reissue should be any different from the last, which was already absolutely loaded with optional parts from the various different versions of the kit. 
 

Considering that Round2 actually went ahead and retooled the missing assymmetrical front extension and hood for the latest reissue of AMT’s 1963 Impala, we can’t completely rule out the small chance that they might actually have retooled the few missing custom parts from the earliest issues of the 1957 Ford. However, it seems highly unlikely that they would do so - only to create a brand new box art featuring a factory stock car. On a side note they’d be very hard pressed to even fit more parts into a standard sized box for the Fairlane.

[Luc Janssens]

6 hours ago, Justin Porter said:

AMT-1548 1/25 2004 Pontiac GTO

Interesting....but wonder which version, IIRC there were 2.

Cheers.

[tim boyd]

4 hours ago, Luc Janssens said:

Interesting....but wonder which version, IIRC there were 2.

Cheers.

My understanding is that it is the factory stock 2004 GTO version.  The original second version was a 2005 GTO with year 2 factory updates, but only produced with some very ugly (IMHO) tampo printed drift car graphics. 

My preference was for the 2005 GTO (without the graphics) to be the release but apparently there were some issues with that.  Maybe down the pike, I hope.

But still, great to have this kit back even in 2004 guise as both the kit and the 1/1 were unduly ignored in their respective worlds, in my opinion.  I've long thought about building the 2005 after getting rid of the graphics, but also with opened up rear wheel wells to replace the "big butt" appearance that was so prominent in GM's design studios in the 1990s and earl 2000's.   IMHO that would have made the 1/1 far more desirable in the auto marketpalce  back then.   I'd also paint mine in '67/'68 Verdero Green Metallic and use it as a tow vehicle for my Verdero Green Kindsvater (Hull Raiser) ski boat, in a visual nod to original AMT combo kit with a custom firebird tow vehicle.  

TB

[peter31a]

11 hours ago, Justin Porter said:

 

AMT-1518 1/25 Coca-Cola Volkswagen Van Show Rod

 

Okay, all the others I can figure out but what Volkswagen Van does AMT have even in show rod form?

[PintoKING]

11 hours ago, Justin Porter said:

Some additional announcements, not yet with box art, as of 10/3/25

AMT-1490 1/25 1927 Ford T Touring Car 

AMT-1518 1/25 Coca-Cola Volkswagen Van Show Rod

AMT-1534 1/25 1936 Ford Coupe Gasser

AMT-1548 1/25 2004 Pontiac GTO

AMT-1555 1/24 Li'l Stogie Show Rod

MPC-1034 1/25 Hot Wheels Python

Hot Wheels Python, that is the Mustang II kit from 1977?

I hope the 1927 Ford T includes the police parts.

[Rob Hall]

19 minutes ago, peter31a said:

Okay, all the others I can figure out but what Volkswagen Van does AMT have even in show rod form?

This one and a couple variations

 

[Rob Hall]

16 minutes ago, PintoKING said:

Hot Wheels Python, that is the Mustang II kit from 1977?

 

I'd assume it is the AMT kit that looked like this (an actual Hot Wheels Python car pictured).   AMT called it something else..show rod w/ asymmetrical details.  IIRC, the kit was last reissued about 20 years ago.

 

Edited Sunday at 12:56 PM by Rob Hall

[pack rat]

19 minutes ago, Rob Hall said:

I'd assume it is the AMT kit that looked like this (an actual Hot Wheels Python car pictured).   AMT called it something else..show rod w/ asymmetrical details.  IIRC, the kit was last reissued about 20 years ago.

 

Yes, it's a re-named reissue of the Tiger Shark  

[CapSat 6]

3 hours ago, tim boyd said:

My understanding is that it is the factory stock 2004 GTO version.  The original second version was a 2005 GTO with year 2 factory updates, but only produced with some very ugly (IMHO) tampo printed drift car graphics. 

My preference was for the 2005 GTO (without the graphics) to be the release but apparently there were some issues with that.  Maybe down the pike, I hope.

But still, great to have this kit back even in 2004 guise as both the kit and the 1/1 were unduly ignored in their respective worlds, in my opinion.  I've long thought about building the 2005 after getting rid of the graphics, but also with opened up rear wheel wells to replace the "big butt" appearance that was so prominent in GM's design studios in the 1990s and earl 2000's.   IMHO that would have made the 1/1 far more desirable in the auto marketpalce  back then.   I'd also paint mine in '67/'68 Verdero Green Metallic and use it as a tow vehicle for my Verdero Green Kindsvater (Hull Raiser) ski boat, in a visual nod to original AMT combo kit with a custom firebird tow vehicle.  

TB

Neat that the GTO is coming back. I see these around the streets once in a great while. 

My understanding is that the 2004 was a fully stock kit. The first releases had prepainted bodies in stock colors. The 2005 was the “drift car” (with a rear wing), but I’m not sure much else was added, except for the bold graphics preprinted on the body. I think the 2005 even came with stock wheels. I have one somewhere- I’m sure I got it somewhat economically at a local model show when they were relatively new. I was able to promptly devalue it by removing the factory paint with a soak in 90% alcohol, and then back in the box it went. I will get back to that one someday.

I think it would have made more sense to put out the 2005, as I think the 2004 has been reissued at least once before, and also, it might be more enticing for younger builders (what with the wing and all). 

Also- the 2004/ 2005 had some model year differences: primarily, the 2004 had a flat hood and a 350 horse engine (which was plenty stout for 2004), but the 2005 got a ram air hood and 400 horses, since sales of the 2004 weren’t exactly hot, so GM added some spice to the dish in order to juice sales. The 2005 was improved both visually and mechanically to address complaints that the car was a little “boring” in its initial form. I remember that although I was excited to see them come, and I dabbled with the idea of buying one back then, they kind of stuck me as looking a little like a puffed up Grand Am that first year. 

Maybe Round 2 will throw the ram air hood and wing into the box? Also, they should call those parts out on the box, although the details of the release are probably already set. 

Edited Sunday at 03:07 PM by CapSat 6

[tim boyd]

25 minutes ago, CapSat 6 said:

Neat that the GTO is coming back. I see these around the streets once in a great while. 

My understanding is that the 2004 was a fully stock kit. The first releases had prepainted bodies in stock colors. The 2005 was the “drift car” (with a rear wing), but I’m not sure much else was added, except for the bold graphics preprinted on the body. I think the 2005 even came with stock wheels. I have one somewhere- I’m sure I got it somewhat economically at a local model show when they were relatively new. I was able to promptly devalue it by removing the factory paint with a soak in 90% alcohol, and then back in the box it went. I will get back to that one someday.

I think it would have made more sense to put out the 2005, as I think the 2004 has been reissued at least once before, and also, it might be more enticing for younger builders (what with the wing and all). 

Also- the 2004/ 2005 had some model year differences: primarily, the 2004 had a flat hood and a 350 horse engine (which was plenty stout for 2004), but the 2005 got a ram air hood and 400 horses, since sales of the 2004 weren’t exactly hot, so GM added some spice to the dish in order to juice sales. The 2005 was improved both visually and mechanically to address complaints that the car was a little “boring” in its initial form. I remember that although I was excited to see them come, and I dabbled with the idea of buying one back then, they kind of stuck me as looking a little like a puffed up Grand Am that first year. 

Maybe Round 2 will throw the ram air hood and wing into the box? Also, they should call those parts out on the box, although the details of the release are probably already set. 

Thx for the added commments Bill 

For those not familiar with the genesis of this product, the 2004 GTO was a "quick/hurry up" US market federalization of the GM Australian Holden coupe, a very well regarded and successful product for that market which was also sold in small numbers in the U.K. and other RHD markets.

GM had just hired former Ford and Chrysler leader Bob Lutz as their new Vice Chairman and he was looking for a signature product for GM's pending rebirth in the US market..  For that, a GTO-badged Holden looked to be the ticket.  However, converting to LHD and US market regs was a difficult and time consuming lift, and as much as the team wanted the 2005 hood scoops and separate left/right rear exhaust outlets, plus the extra HP for the first year product, there was just not enought time to do that, combined with the need for GM to counter the all-new S197 Mustang launch occurring soon thereafter,.  So the 2004 version came to market without those features, which were then placed into production for the 2005/2006 model years. 

I just checked my 2005 drift car kit and in addition to the hood scoops and new exhaust/rear fascia components, it has two sets of plated wheels, one being the factory five spoke mags.  Strikes me that the 2005 kit additions would be a relatively simple project for some of the resin aftermarket vendors, as in both the 1/1 and 1/25th world, the 2005 GT) is preferred over the 2004.   

TB

 

Edited Sunday at 03:32 PM by tim boyd

[tim boyd]

4 minutes ago, tim boyd said:

Minor edits to the original post above..

Thx for the added comments, Bill. 

For those not familiar with the genesis of this product, the 2004 GTO was a "quick/hurry up" US market federalization of the GM Australian Holden coupe, a very well regarded and successful product for that market which was also sold in small numbers in the U.K. and other RHD markets.

GM had just hired former Ford and Chrysler leader Bob Lutz as their new Vice Chairman and he was looking for a signature product for GM's pending rebirth in the US market..  For that, a GTO-badged Holden looked to be the ticket.  However, converting to LHD and US market regs was a difficult and time consuming lift, and as much as the team wanted the 2005 hood scoops and separate left/right rear exhaust outlets, plus the extra HP for the first year product, there was just not enough time to do that, plus there was a need for GM to counter the all-new S197 Mustang launch occurring soon thereafter.  Thus, the 2004 version came to market without those features, which were then placed into production, as engineering was completed, for the 2005/2006 model years. 

I just checked my 2005 drift car kit and in addition to the hood scoops and new exhaust/rear fascia components, it has two sets of plated wheels, one being the factory five spoke mags.  Strikes me that the 2005 factory stock kit additions would be a relatively simple project for some of the resin aftermarket vendors, as in both the 1/1 and 1/25th world, the 2005 GT) is preferred over the 2004.   

TB

 

 

Edited Sunday at 03:32 PM by tim boyd

[1972coronet]

Nice to see the Holden-GTO is due for reissue. 

The 1:1 was a fine and fun car by all standards - its downfall, IMO, was that it didn't stand out enough amongst the other Pontiac offerings ( in es. , it appeared to look like nothing more than a two door Grand Am ). 

I'll have to add one of those reissues to my collection.