Volzfan59 Posted November 12 Posted November 12 Just got back from picking up some groceries at our local Walmart. No kits out yet. Spoke with a stocker and showed the photo from this thread. Told that there is still a ton of Christmas only toys out back in the trailers. Right now toys are competing with duck and deer hunting floor space. Said to keep checking back.
Hondamatic Posted November 13 Posted November 13 On 11/10/2025 at 7:20 PM, Robberbaron said: Tough to tell from the picture, but I'm guessing it's a rebox of the GMC "Deserter". Wheels/tires in the illustration look a bit oversized, which would match up with that scenario. They did recently tool up the Chevy grill for the Sodbuster stepside, so I guess there's a chance it could be a Chevy. But I don't think they have a Fleetside Chevy tailgate that they could use. Notice that the '60 Ford truck is one of the kits with different box art. Looks like the box is the same size as all the other kits. For that $19.99 price I'm guessing it doesn't include the trailer. Interesting development. Over the weekend I stopped at one of my local Walmarts to pick up some Valvoline. Was surprised to see they had an aisle display of kits, but it was the "old" selection that's been popping up over the past year. None of this unique box art. There's no trailer in the 60 f100 kit
Hondamatic Posted November 13 Posted November 13 On 11/10/2025 at 1:06 PM, blizzy63 said: I gotta think it's a rebox of the recent (2022) AMT1328 '66 Thunderbird kit. I can see the tonneau cover illustrated on the side of the box. "Customizing Series" ?? I wonder which AMT '57 Bel Air kit that is? The 57 is the old tooling, but decontented, only stock parts and a decal sheet with big graphics
blizzy63 Posted November 13 Posted November 13 2 hours ago, Hondamatic said: The 57 is the old tooling, but decontented, only stock parts and a decal sheet with big graphics Oh, so it's this one again...?
thatz4u Posted November 13 Posted November 13 they have this display at my Walmart also, I didn't buy any.....the 60 F-100 has no trailer..
stavanzer Posted November 13 Posted November 13 1 minute ago, thatz4u said: they have this display at my Walmart also, I didn't buy any.....the 60 F-100 has no trailer.. That's really okay though, for a 20.00 Walmart kit.
Hondamatic Posted November 13 Posted November 13 I never thought I would live to see the day when 20 bucks is a good price for an american brand model kit 3
ewetwo Posted November 13 Posted November 13 Mine had them during the last 10 months. But they sat there not moving. Then they must have clearances them because one day. All gone. Sure to pop un on Ebay or Marketplace. I doubt that seeing they didn't move quickly. They won't bring them back.
maxwell48098 Posted November 14 Posted November 14 21 hours ago, Hondamatic said: I never thought I would live to see the day when 20 bucks is a good price for an American brand model kit Yep, when I stared building model cars, they were $1.39 retail ($1.09 at local discount store), then they jumped to $1.49 when more pieces were added, then up to $2.00 for pickup trucks with opening hoods. You could get a tube of Pactra or Testors glue for $0.10 and small jars of Testors paint for $.10 as well, the larger round Pactra paints were $0.15, 50% more than Testors! Those were the days, and a McDonald's hamburger was $0.15, fries were $0.10, and a large pop was $0.15. Times change, and once prices go up barbecue of inflation, they never come down. 2
ss2000 Posted 16 hours ago Posted 16 hours ago Id like to see the green the 66 T bird is molded in. No kits at the local Walmart.
Carmak Posted 16 hours ago Author Posted 16 hours ago Just now, ss2000 said: Id like to see the green the 66 T bird is molded in. No kits at the local Walmart. I want to see the tires.
1972coronet Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago 8 hours ago, Sledsel said: I just do not get it....... Not to mention getting bagged on the shipping, too...
Carmak Posted 7 hours ago Author Posted 7 hours ago OKAY, I went out about bought the Walmart 66 T-Bird to see what the tires looked like and to see what color it was. I get it home and un-box it and................... NO WHITEWALL/REDLINE TIRES! The box bottom shows two sets of tires but there was one set in the box, blackwalls. It is green, very very green! Below are pics of the green, a closeup of the box art showing the tires I assume are missing and a closeup of the back of the box showing two set of tires.
FoMoCo66 Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago 5 minutes ago, Carmak said: OKAY, I went out about bought the Walmart 66 T-Bird... What Walmart did you buy it at may I ask?
CapSat 6 Posted 6 hours ago Posted 6 hours ago 23 minutes ago, Carmak said: OKAY, I went out about bought the Walmart 66 T-Bird to see what the tires looked like and to see what color it was. I get it home and un-box it and................... NO WHITEWALL/REDLINE TIRES! The box bottom shows two sets of tires but there was one set in the box, blackwalls. It is green, very very green! Below are pics of the green, a closeup of the box art showing the tires I assume are missing and a closeup of the back of the box showing two set of tires. Dang. All that for one VERY green T Bird!
sfhess Posted 6 hours ago Posted 6 hours ago 30 minutes ago, Carmak said: OKAY, I went out about bought the Walmart 66 T-Bird to see what the tires looked like and to see what color it was. I get it home and un-box it and................... NO WHITEWALL/REDLINE TIRES! The box bottom shows two sets of tires but there was one set in the box, blackwalls. It is green, very very green! Below are pics of the green, a closeup of the box art showing the tires I assume are missing and a closeup of the back of the box showing two set of tires. Waddaya want for 20 bucks?😁
Sledsel Posted 6 hours ago Posted 6 hours ago 37 minutes ago, Carmak said: OKAY, I went out about bought the Walmart 66 T-Bird to see what the tires looked like and to see what color it was. I get it home and un-box it and................... NO WHITEWALL/REDLINE TIRES! The box bottom shows two sets of tires but there was one set in the box, blackwalls. It is green, very very green! Below are pics of the green, a closeup of the box art showing the tires I assume are missing and a closeup of the back of the box showing two set of tires. Still a nice kit. Watch front valance fit though. What are the optional wheels? They do not look like the super deep slotted wheels that came in previous releases.
stavanzer Posted 6 hours ago Posted 6 hours ago 40 minutes ago, sfhess said: Waddaya want for 20 bucks?😁 Rubber Biscuit? 1
Chris V Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago 1 hour ago, Sledsel said: Still a nice kit. Watch front valance fit though. What are the optional wheels? They do not look like the super deep slotted wheels that came in previous releases. 1) I agree - and actually think the colored plastic makes it kinda cool. 2) They appear to be the same BBS-style wheels that have been included in every reissue since the mid-nineties tooling update. 1
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