Casey Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I've seen a few vintage model store sales display bases on eBay and there was an article in SAE a few years ago about them, but I hadn't yet seen this T'rantula version. Very cool! There was a seller on ebay who sold reproductions of the original display bases, and I think someone here purchased to display his Model A built up upon, but I haven't seen them listed for quite a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 That is cool. Spendy...but, cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertw Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I would love a few of these to display my models on but not at this price. Maybe Revell and Round2 should consider reproducing them and selling them separate from the kits themselves. robw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 i have bought one of those for pretty much all my buildups of the cars they are for. they are a bargain even at 30$. they come fully assembled and in beautiful shape with excellent graphics and printing. i dont have any connection aside from happy repeat customer but just in case youre worried about them not being worth the $ material or artwork wise. they are kinda pricey but i was very pleased with what i received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 William, do you recall the ebay sellers ID? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra7c7er Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 i have bought one of those for pretty much all my buildups of the cars they are for. they are a bargain even at 30$. they come fully assembled and in beautiful shape with excellent graphics and printing. i dont have any connection aside from happy repeat customer but just in case youre worried about them not being worth the $ material or artwork wise. they are kinda pricey but i was very pleased with what i received. Only $30 for a 20+ year old store display I think that is cheap. I used to buy store displays from comic book store back in the day I wish I would have kept them. They would have fit 1/24 cars perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) Someone should market reproductions! Unless someone already is? Like the source that Casey referred to. Anyone else? Edited March 6, 2011 by Jon Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) oh yes they are reproductions, not real ones. the ones i am talking about, i mean. not originals like that tarantula like the OP posted. still they are excellent. sorry i dont have the guys contact casey, keep an eye on automotive models category or save a search and enable email notification. i notice he posts auctions for awhile then quits for a while then returns, etc. Edited March 7, 2011 by jbwelda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 sorry i dont have the guys contact casey, keep an eye on automotive models category or save a search and enable email notification. i notice he posts auctions for awhile then quits for a while then returns, etc. I haven't seen them on eBay for months, and the Completed Items search only goes back 90 days. If you remember when you purchased your most recent display and would be willing to let me know what you eBay user ID is (via PM, please don't post it), I could search for the seller that way, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terror Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I just had an idea.Make one from the box the model came in?The base,you could use a cigar box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckusryan Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I tried to bid on it seller wont sell to Canadians I was willing to pay a lot more than it sold for. To bad Thats all Iam missing for my Trantula Collection I do have a repop and I too purchased it on ebay but cant remember seller I'll see if I have him saved in favourite's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 I tried to bid on it seller wont sell to Canadians I was willing to pay a lot more than it sold for. To bad Thats all Iam missing for my Trantula Collection I do have a repop and I too purchased it on ebay but cant remember seller I'll see if I have him saved in favourite's. I belive the seller's eBay ID is "3names". I have sent him/her a message asking if s/he plans to make any more available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 you guys did see what these originals went for, didnt ya? reasonably cheap at 424$: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trkparms=algo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7501522098465189912&_trksid=p4340.m8&category=2582&item=140518072443&nma=true&rt=nc&si=S2o1Z4XSddlhT%252F3aSiUNXlXi5C8%253D and then we have this little piece: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=140518038375&si=S2o1Z4XSddlhT%252F3aSiUNXlXi5C8%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT 35$ or so is starting to look pretty good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) So, someone may be reproducing these, but at the moment they are not available? I think there is a golden opportunity here for any of our aftermarket vendors to stick their foot in the proverbial door here, so to speak. Essentially, it is just a print! I don't know if a die cut would also be needed. Someone needs to find a way to make these available any time, not just an occasional auction site sale, and to do so at a reasonable price. Spare us all that corporate "cost and marketing analysis" bunk. It will, however, require a "can do" attitude. Edited April 6, 2011 by Jon Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) So, someone may be reproducing these, but at the moment they are not available? Yes. I think there is a golden opportunity here for any of our aftermarket vendors to stick their foot in the proverbial door here, so to speak. Essentially, it is just a print! I don't know if a die cut would also be needed. You also have to consider the size, as some of these displays are made from one piece of printed stock. Cuts and embossing for folded edges also add to the cost, not to mention the upfront cost of having the minimum number printed. Also consider the copyright or trademark (not sure which may apply) laws in effect for printed materials, as a professional print shop may not be able to re-produce these legally. That said, I think $30-$40 is a fair price for such a piece, and from the older auctions, the seller didn't seem to have any trouble selling them. Edited April 6, 2011 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Yeah, but when you come right down to it, copyright technically affects almost everything sold currently by aftermarket. I suspect that the aftermarket's quantity is so low, it's not worth it for any large business to complain... with the possible exception of the 1:1 tire manufacturers. More likely, what you said about cuts and embossing costs would be the real deal breaker. My bro-in-law markets custom picture matting. He has a computerized mat cutter that, if programmed, could cut these displays like that! (snaps finger) Like I said, it can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Also consider the copyright or trademark (not sure which may apply) laws in effect for printed materials, as a professional print shop may not be able to re-produce these legally. Fair-use doctrine states that items published before 1978 are now copyright-free, with some exceptions. That means that these items, unless re-registered, are now open-domain and anyone can do them. While proper homage should be given to the original publisher, the original publisher won't (or shouldn't) collect royalties or anything like that. As to cost....I would say that $15-20 would probably be reasonable. The originals will always be worth more. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Ugh, bad early '80s hair cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 I belive the seller's eBay ID is "3names". So, someone may be reproducing these, but at the moment they are not available? There are a few available now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 >As to cost....I would say that $15-20 would probably be reasonable this dude was and probably still is dreaming. cracks me up to hear people say stuff like this. let us know when you have some for sale for 15 to 20 dollars there. it should be easy... jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbdolfans Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I tried to look up that ID and could not find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 I tried to look up that ID and could not find it. http://www.ebay.com/usr/3names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I think the displays are pretty cool and so do the buyers since some of them are bid up around the $50 mark. I'd be a buyer of the Monogram Green Hornet if he does that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I'm making a replica of the Futurista display,and I need a little help. I can't make out what it says under 'Chrome plated Volkswagen engine' on the lower left. I found this picture on Google,but it's so small and fuzzy. Any ideas? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Parlez-vous Francais? http://rockin-records.over-blog.fr/article-presentoir-1960-s-de-model-kit-monogram-44762130.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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