Chuck Kourouklis Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 ROFLMAO Chuck, we'd both run out of electrons. Just nametag fill-in-the blanks had me in hysterics. A: B: C: D: . . .And as a shareholder, I love it. Mission accomplished.
'70 Grande Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 I'm hoping these 2015 Mustang "Free Kit" efforts by Ford and Revell bring thousands of young children into an interest in model cars; and they can leave their electronic devices behind for once and maybe become life-long car modelers! Okay, I'll get a little more realistic now, but even if only a few kids become interested in car models, we're all just a little bit better off!
martinfan5 Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 I'm hoping these 2015 Mustang "Free Kit" efforts by Ford and Revell bring thousands of young children into an interest in model cars; and they can leave their electronic devices behind for once and maybe become life-long car modelers! Okay, I'll get a little more realistic now, but even if only a few kids become interested in car models, we're all just a little bit better off! I think that would be great if it were to happen, lets hope it works
Gary66 Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) I suppose everybody would be happier if Revell gave away video games instead of this. The comments here should be preserved for the next generation as evidence of why the model car hobby died on the vine. Edited January 19, 2014 by Gary66
Maindrian Pace Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Easy to build for the make'n'takes, tough toy when finished, possibility of dealer promo models and full detail kits, I don't see any negatives here. -MJS
'70 Grande Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 ...as evidence of why the model car hobby died on the vine. As far as I'm concerned, this great hobby isn't dead yet!
Chuck Kourouklis Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Seriously. I once heard about how injection molding was on its way out - to be replaced vacuum-formed kits. In 1986. The Stones wrote a nice little ditty about it: http://youtu.be/rPFGWVKXxm0
keyser Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 What a drag it is getting old. Can't get no satisfaction. Get off of my bench with that snap-kit.
1930fordpickup Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 They have already had a huge opening weekend at the Auto show.I wonder how many kits are going to be left after today (no school today =a bunch of kids today?
Rob Hall Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 So did anyone here go to the NAIAS and pick up one?
Chuck Kourouklis Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Nope, but here's a fun bit... http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINT-2015-FORD-MUSTANG-COUPE-1-24-SCALE-RED-PLASTIC-AUTO-SHOW-PROMO-MODEL-CAR-/310849328411?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item486010551b Nice 'n minty...
martinfan5 Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 So did anyone here go to the NAIAS and pick up one? I know someone that you know that is getting one, and should have it sometime this week , but I think you know that
blubaja Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 it would still be nice if Revell offered something decent to its paying customers for putting up with their shenanigans all these years lol.
Kennyboy Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Nope, but here's a fun bit... http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINT-2015-FORD-MUSTANG-COUPE-1-24-SCALE-RED-PLASTIC-AUTO-SHOW-PROMO-MODEL-CAR-/310849328411?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item486010551b Nice 'n minty... I cant believe that this "kit" is up to $58.00 shipped!!! This is a giveaway snaptite!! FOOLS.
martinfan5 Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 I cant believe that this "kit" is up to $58.00 shipped!!! This is a giveaway snaptite!! FOOLS. And I turned a free down from Revell
Skydime Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Did anyone stop to think how good of a thing this really might be in the long run? After the entire forum went crazy over the Fox body coupe roofline debacle, maybe Ford thought they better throw their hat in to make sure Revell doesn't mess this one up too. Also, yeah, marketing or not, the side affect is giving the children the joy of something they made with their own hands and can be proud of. I saw something on here a few months ago where people were commenting on not caring if the hobby died out after they are gone. Opinions are opinions and this is America so, it is what it is. But my opinion is that it is a wonderful opportunity when you can pass the hobby down to kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, a neighbor kid, or whatever. If you introduce a child to model cars, they will always remember that. And it's a fond memory that I am glad my daughter will have when I am dead and gone. If passing the hobby down through generations means fond memories, let's keep the ball rollin'. Edited January 22, 2014 by Skydime
jefropas Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Its a great deal that'll keep new blood flowing into the hobby, hell, Revell and Round 2 might even consider producing a few more modern car kits...hope they have a similar Make n Take at Chicago's show in a few weeks, I've got 3 young sons who love Mustangs....just like their Dad... Jeff
carsntrucks4you Posted January 21, 2014 Author Posted January 21, 2014 Got the information that this kit is in 1/25 . And it is under investigationto sell it over http://merchandise.ford.com/
Danno Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 It's obviously going to be a huge item in all circles.
1930fordpickup Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 A fellow coworker went yesterday . He said it was for kids of all ages as long as you are 11 and under. So I do not have one. GGRR LOL
george 53 Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 My buddy just got a notice on his E-Mail that he had won a model over the website contest. He said he'd just follow their directions and see what happens. Cool if it works out. Anybody else win? I KNOW he isn't the only guy here that won something.
martinfan5 Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 My buddy just got a notice on his E-Mail that he had won a model over the website contest. He said he'd just follow their directions and see what happens. Cool if it works out. Anybody else win? I KNOW he isn't the only guy here that won something. I have a 2013 Boss 302 kit coming to me when the kit is released, I opted out of getting the promo , well I was given that option
carsntrucks4you Posted February 2, 2014 Author Posted February 2, 2014 The first Revel Givaway 2015 Ford Mustang is on sale on evilbay currently $61.15!!! For a kit that has a value of around $5 and it was a give away. People are crazy
mademan Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 There have already been a few that have sold higher....
kelson Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 I would like to get my hands on one,but they seem to be selling between $90-150 dollars!,so i'll pass.
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