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I got an MPC Toyota 2000 GT today in the mail. I've been seeking this one out for a long time. Missing tires but not a hard thing to replace. Also was missing the girl driver figure...that might be a bit harder to find.

Interesting, I never would have expected MPC to produce a kit of sure a rare Japanese sports car. I now kinda want one just because it exists (And yes I know that other manufacturers make a kit of the 2000).

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Interesting, I never would have expected MPC to produce a kit of sure a rare Japanese sports car. I now kinda want one just because it exists (And yes I know that other manufacturers make a kit of the 2000).

I too would like to see Round 2 reissue this one. The only problem I could see with the kit, is could only be built as a James Bond type convertible. I think the MPC kit had no official ties the James Bond franchise. But, Toyota only built two 2000GT convertibles. Both for the movie "You Only Live Twice." Still I want the kit.

Scott

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The tires melt the wheels badly, so avoid OEM's (Airfix/Heller kits had them, this was Airfix kit reboxed). Track down Airfix Little Nelly Autogyro kit (1/24, re-issued in last 10yr) to put with it, same movie. Great kit, lots of detail, can build as Bond car. I'm idiot, buy them when I see them. 3 unbuilts and a builder. I've got a builder with melted wheels and tires I'm bashing with an Otaki/Nitto coupe with mags, to give it engine/detail. Hasegawa kit nice too. Good luck with build. :D

Driver in movie was Aki (Akiko Wakabayashi). You Only Live Twice

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I too would like to see Round 2 reissue this one. The only problem I could see with the kit, is could only be built as a James Bond type convertible. I think the MPC kit had no official ties the James Bond franchise. But, Toyota only built two GT 2000 convertibles. Both for the movie "You Only Live Twice." Still I want the kit.

Scott

Yes, now that I finally obtained a decent version of this kit,(no glue bomb) Round 2 will see fit to reissue it. LOL. But i do need the girl (Kissy Suzuki) driver that originally came with the car.

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  • ranma changed the title to Bought two totes with model's in them at the US 127 Garage sales:: here's what was inside of them...

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