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August 29, 2008: MONGOO$E  Whether at the wheel of a rail or funny car, Tom McEwen is a legend in the world of speed. He has held the Speed and Elapsed Time Record seven times plus many track and class speed records at drag strips around the country. He earned his nickname after beating Don 'The Snake' Prudhomme at Lion's Dragstrip in 1964, After a series of 1965 match races, the two rivals took the show on the road. They later became partners in 'Wildlife Racing' developing savvy non-automotive business sponsorships while continuing their good-natured rivalry on the strip.  Tom's five-decade career remains one of the most dynamic and influential in drag racing. His drive and passion for going fast has changed the face of racing from pioneering nitro masks to developing large sponsorships that allow racers to make a living at what they love. This limited production Model King Mongoose Top Fuel Dragster includes both open and closed drag chutes, blown and injected drag engine, vinyl slicks and skinnies, a fire suited driver figure, and authentic colorful Mongoose decals. The kit is molded crisply (with zero flash) in white and chrome. The picture you see above of Tom is included on the side panel of the box. These are hot; get them while you can. Pre-orders are shipping now and new orders are welcome. August 18, 2008: Ford C-900 Tilt Cab  We just received the AMT Ford C-900 Tilt Cab from AMT. This kit features a 534 c.i. Super-duty V-8 engine, and a functional tilting cab to reveal the powerplant. With a highly detailed authentic interior and heavy duty frame, this kit has been a modeler's favorite through the years. Collector prices are typically in the $100 range for the vintage issues. Now, once again, we all have access to this great vintage kit in the original vintage box at builder prices. Worldwide production was limited to 3000 pieces, so get them while you can! August 6, 2008: New Revell Shelbys, Italeri Pete 378  The 2007 Shelby 500 is the most powerful factory built Mustang in history with 500 horsepower, even more powerful than the legendary 1969 Boss 429. Molded in white, silver, black, and clear with chrome plated parts and black vinyl tires, "it gets mean when the light goes green." Featuring a detailed 5.4 litre, 32 valve V-8 with Roots supercharger and finned cam covers, this Pony is ready to rock.  Complementing the Shelby 500, the 2006 Shelby GT-H, painted in black and gold, was built to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original 1966 Shelby GT 350H. There were only 500 units built, all badged, plaqued, and signed by Carroll Shelby and all only available from Hertz Rental Cars. Powered by a 325 hp, 5.4 litre 32 valve V-8 with automatic transmission and 90mm cold air intake, this will bring back memories of 1966! The kit also features a unique hood and front fascia. Be sure to visit the Revell Gallery for detailed pictures and ordering information.  Sporting the classic Peterbilt look with spacious detailed authentic sleeper cab, this over the road beast is powered by a 420 hp Detroit Diesel engine. A slope fiberglass hood tilts 90 degrees for full engine access. The model also features dual exhaust, twin chrome air cleaners, deep taper bumpers and Peterbilt style wheels. The kit has been refreshed with new box art, new text on the sides, and new decal sheets devoid of some of the dragon and lizard murals present on some modern Italeri kits. The decal sheet includes a Period correct trucking company, chassis warning decals and dash decals. The kit is molded in white. Commissioned by Model Rectifier Corporation as a private run, production was limited to 3000 kits. June 26, 2008: AMT Tandem Trailers and Engines/Body Parts Packs  Originally issued in 1971, and last reissued in 1979, the Trailmobile 'Double Headers' twin 27 foot exterior post trailers are one of the most sought after and desirable of vintage big rig AMT kits. Commanding prices in the $150.00 to $200.00 price range on the rare kit market, this brand new Stevens limited reissue is certainly a welcomed kit for builders and collectors alike. The kit includes over 230 super detailed parts from official manufacturer's specifications. An authentic converter dolly with fifth wheel couples the vans together in "train"configuration. The kit also features detailed suspension units, dual wheels, big hollow vinyl truck tires, air brakes, and vinyl air hoses. Both Vans feature operating overhead sliding doors. Only 3000 were manufactured and Stevens tells us they are already sold out. We have 144 available and expect them to go pretty quickly. Our kits arrived today, so be sure to get what you need now while the getting is good.  Also arriving today is the Stevens/AMT Vintage Chrome Engines and Competition Body Parts Packs. This tasty vintage reissue includes an all chrome Allison Engine, a Pontiac 421 (2 'n 1) Carb or blown, a Chevy 283 (2 'n 1) Carb or blown, a Corvair Engine, and an old Chrysler 392 Engine. The kit also features the vintage AMT Competition 'T' Body with interior and roll cage. In the picture below you can see the details and all the parts from the actual kit directions of both the Allison Engine and the Competition 'T' body.   Finally, Revell has shipped the much-anticipated 1969 Nova with all new tooling. We expect these kits to arrive to us by Wednesday July 2nd. The Revell 1969 Nova includes two building versions stock and drag. The kit features an authentic 350 c.i. engine with optional dual carb 4 barrel set up and tubular headers for the drag version. The kit also includes two sets of wheels factory stock rally wheels or drag wheels with rear slicks. To build the drag version, the kit has an optional racing hood reminiscent of a low profile Ram Air hood that extends back to the windshield. To complete the drag racing version, the kit has both roll bars and traction bars as well as a large colorful period correct decal sheet. Factory stock builders will be impressed with the details. For example, the door handles and windshield wipers are separate pieces. The big decal mentioned above includes all the factory stock details one would expect including key engine markings. Molded crisply in white, chrome and clear from pristine new tooling, you will not want to miss this first issue of an automotive legend. Our friend Don Banes, a modeler of over 40 years who has helped with this review, says this kit is one of the finest Revell, or, for that matter, anyone has ever created. Please find ordering information on all these new kits now in our Coming Soon Gallery. May 21, 2008: Three hot AMT Reissues from Stevens and Dirt Track Racing  The perfect complement to the Mack Cruise Liner issued last month is the Mack R-685 released this month. The kit includes over 250 superdetailed parts from official manufacturer's specifications. She features the Maxidyne ENDT-675 Six Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel Engine and Maxitorque TRL 1078 Five-Speed Transmission. The kit also features an optional roof mounted air deflector, CB radio with twin antennas, and a functional tilt front hood/fender unit. Mack R models tend to sell out quickly, so please order now to avoid disappointment. We just received our allotment of Mack R's and we are shipping pre-orders now. We still have some unreserved inventory, so new orders are welcome now. We also just received Dirt Track Racecars Limited reissues of the Gremlin Modified stocker with Tobias Chassis and the Pinto Modified Stocker with the Asphalt Chassis. Both of these cars feature authentic paint schemes and decals from cars actually running in mid-west races. Check out all three of these new kits now in our AMT Gallery   May 19, 2008: New Kits from Lindberg: '72 Challenger, '71 Mustang, '97 Ford F-150, Roswell UFO  Hi folks. This week, we have received five new plastic kits from Lindberg including the 1972 Dodge Challenger, 1971 Mustang, 1997 Ford F-150 Flairside Pickup, American LaFrance Pumper, and Roswell UFO. Some of you will be happy to hear that the Roswell UFO is actually made in the USA! Be sure to check out all these new kits now in the Lindberg Gallery  May 2, 2008: All new Revell 1968 Charger, Audi R8, Lindberg 1/25 scale Tall T  Hi Folks, we have received three important kits this week including the all new Revell 1968 Dodge Charger, the all new Revell Audi R8, and the new Lindberg 1/25 scale Tall T. With the introduction of the newly designed Charger body for 1968, Dodge had an instant winner. The 1968 Charger was the first year of a new body design that was referred to the "Coca Cola" body style. The curvy body had dual scallops on the doors and hood to help accent all its swoopy lines, giving it equal suitability for street performance and drag racing. This all new 1/25 kit includes optional Dodge 440 c.i. or 426 Hemi plus a seperate engine stand. The detailed interior and chassis include options to build either a stock muscle car or a vintage drag racer. Finally, the kit includes authentic stock detailing decals or competition graphics.  The Audi R8 2 door sport coupe has bodywork completely made of aluminum with a 420 hp mid-mounted engine. The Audi R8 was introduced in 2006 and is the first sports car to be brought to market as a road going production car with a mid-mounted engine. This kit features an opening rear hatch with mid-mounted engine, detailed interior and chassis with positional front tires, and decals with authentic markings.  This week, we also have the much anticipated 1/25 Tall 'T' from Lindberg. This new kit with detailed chassis, chrome parts, detailed engine, detailed interior and vinyl tires is sure to please vintage Blue Oval enthusiasts. Our knowledgable sources on Model 'T's call the Tall 'T' body a fraction small, but nonetheless imminently usable for hot rod and racing projects.   The 1987 Mercedes Sauber C9 was developed as part of a joint venture in which Mercedes-Benz supplied the engines and the racing car designer Peter Sauber the body. The racing car's monocoque was made of aluminium. The 5 litre V-8 engine (M 119) with a delivery of 900 hp was based on series engines to which two turbo chargers were added. The C9, capable of almost 400 kmph, celebrated its debut in 1987 in the 4th race of the WSPC in Silverstone. Throughout the season it completed a number of races as the fastest car, in Le Mans it recorded the fastest lap. As a result, the C9, with which Mercedes again participated in sports car racing from 1989 onwards, demonstrated what potential it had also for the years ahead. The kit features realistic bodywork molded from the finest high-impact styrene plastic true-to-the-original body of the C9 with fine surface structure details, bucket seats with authentic interior and dashboard, moveable wheels with authentic tires and rims, multi-part rear spoiler with separate filigree mouting bracket, Decals for the two sports car races as well as for Le Mans (1997 season), and an illustrated assembly guide. The 1984 Porsche 962 was created in the prime of its predecessor, the very successful Porsche 956, to comply with the new IMSA rules that came out in 1983. The USA was an important market for Porsche, so work on the new sports car had already begun in October 1983. In the Porsche 962 the front axle was moved forward a few centimetres to meet IMSA requirements. Otherwise the 962 differed little from its predecessor. The 962 was used in both the USA and in Europe, where it was suitably equipped for Group C and was given the letter C. The Porsche 962 and 962 C were two of the most successful racing cars in history, offering according to equipment, 640 to 680 bhp and a speed of 380 km/h. Similar to the Mercedes, the Porshe features realistic bodywork molded from the finest high-impact styrene plastic true-to-original body with fine surface details, body-contoured seat, authentic interior and dashboard, multi-part rear spoiler with separate wire supports, authentic tires and wheel rims, decals for the 1986 long-distance race at Monza, and an illustrated assembly guide. Please find ordering information for both of these kits now in the Revell of Germany Gallery. April 19th, 2008: Model King Racer's Wedge and Open Road Camper, Duke's 'General Lee' in 1/25 Diecast, Three New Kits from Revell.  Hi folks: Get these while you can! This is an encore edtion of the Model King Parts pack which includes both the Racer's Wedge and the Open Road Camper. We will begin shipping pre-orders this week and we have some stock available for new orders. Model King tells me he has already sold out, so we will not get more once we sell the ones we have. Only 2500 were produced. For those of you that remember the last box, this box is enhanced and has the top you see in the banner above. Here is a closeup of the Wedge:  And, here is a cutaway view of the Open Road Camper. These are intended for advanced modelers to install on their favorite pickups. The AMT 1972 Chevy Fleetside is not a bad place to start.  This week, we also received a new 1/25 diecast model of the 1969 Charger RT 'General Lee' from the Dukes of Hazzard. I wish more 1/25 scale die casts like this would be released. What a great size and so easy to display! Ordering details are in our AMT Gallery. Here are a couple of pictures:     Finally, we have three new kits from Revell including a new 1/24 'Baldwin Motion' Chevelle, a 1/25 Subaru WRX STi, and a special edition of the Hummer H2. The collaboration of Baldwin Chevrolet and Motion Performance produced some of the most powerful Chevy muscle cars to ever hit the streets. Motion would add wild hood scoops, side pipes and more horsepower making the standard run of the mill SS454 Chevelle look like the neighborhood weaking. Though the new incompetent owners of Revell managed to put the wrong scale (1/25) on the box, the kit seems credible with a Phase III L-88 style hood and chrome mounted side exhausts. Powered by the familiar big block LS-6 454 and including colorful authentic Baldwin Motion Graphic decal, modelers can create a good looking, 'well muscled' Chevelle. Next, the Subaru WRX STi is the highest standard automotive trim in the line. The STi version of the Subaru is a high performance all wheel drive car with a turbocharged flat-4 Engine. The Subaru World Rally Team has used a race perpared version of the WRX STi as its racing platform since the STi models creation. This kit includes an opening hood with detailed engine, full interior, three sets of wheels, and stock or custom spoiler. Rounding our Revell's hat trick, we have a special edition of the Hummer H2. This (2 'n 1) features an opening rear hatch, stereo equipment, and seperate roof rack. The kit also offers suspension options for large diameter custom wheels with low profile tires or stock wheels and tires. You may see all these kits and find ordering information in the Revell Gallery.   April 4th, 2008: Vega Modified Stocker and 1932 Ford Five Window in Original Box  We have recieved an encore reissue of the MPC Rat Trap Vega. This new issue from Dirtrack Race Cars replicates an actual car running in Mid-West Asphalt Track Races. Production was limited to (1 of 2500). Ordering information is available now in the AMT Gallery. While you are there, please check out Dirtrack Race Cars nostalgic reissue of the AMT 1932 Ford 5-window Coupe in the original box from 1960. The kit is the same AMT '32 Ford 5-window that we are all familiar with. The cool part here is the box. These are also limited to (1 of 2500). Thanks for stopping by!  March 28, 2008: Hasagawa Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa 1/24 kit  Here's a vintage jewel. We now have the all new Hasagawa Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. This beautifully executed 1/24 scale plastic kit molded in white is sure to please the classic sportscar enthusiast. Be sure to check out some more pictures, including a view of the engine in the Other Manufacturers Gallery. March 24, 2008: Model King 1972 Monte Carlo, Lindberg L-700  Hi folks, after over a year of waiting, Lindberg has finally released the Dodge L-700 as a stand alone Tractor. We are pleased to report that the majority of your pre-orders for this item have been shipped, and stock is still available for new orders. Please visit the Lindberg Gallery for this and more current Lindberg kits. In our Coming Soon Gallery we have the new box art and pre-order information for Model King's upcoming 1972 Nascar Monte Carlo. Pre-orders are welcome, and you can use the part number MK-72Monte to pre-order now. The Monte Carlos are expected in the late April/Early May Time Frame. While in the Coming Soon Gallery be sure to get your pre-orders in for the Mack Cruisliners and R-Models which are limited editions from Stevens Distributors. Thanks for stopping by!  March 8, 2008: Revell Mustang Mach I, Revell Slot Cars, New kits Annouced 
The 1970 Mustang Mach I was a performance model that Ford introduced in 1969. This new chassis allowed
for larger engines than previous generations. The Mach I has a fastback sportsroof body with several visual and
performance based items such as flat black hood with a scoop that had integrated turn signal lights mounted in the
back, optional spoilers, exterior hood latches, chrome gas cap, recessed taillights on a black honeycomb rear
panel plus side and rear badging. For this kit, Revell has added an optional 351
cubic inch Cleveland Engine with four barrel carb as an alternate to the old Boss 302.
Revell also gives you the option of five bolt simulated
alloy or Mangum 500 wheels. All in all, Revell includes all the goodies to produce a respectable Mach I in 1/24 scale.
 PLEASE NOTE THESE SLOT CARS WERE VERY LIMITED AND ARE ALREADY SOLD OUT This week we also received the latest Revell Slot Cars. These are beautiful. Replicating vintage '60's Fords driven by Ned Jarrett and Fireball Roberts, our pictures just do not do justice to the deep glossy paint jobs and authentic look of these 1/32 scale beauties. Be sure to visit the Revell Gallery for more detail pictures and ordering information.   Please stop by our Coming Soon Gallery for pre-order information on a number of kits coming in the first half of 2008. We have big rig trucks, classic Race Cars, and factory stock jewels. Thanks for stopping by!  March 7, 2008: Auto World Signs Licensing Agreement with AMT Hi folks: This is good news! We have reprinted the entire text of the press release below for you. We view this as very positive news. Tom Lowe is one of the great visionaries in the retro model kit world. He is famous for revitalizing the Johnny Lightning Brand and for creating Polar Lights, a company that produced some of the most sought after model kits in the last decade. (Tom has also been a customer of Model Roundup) We fully intend to stock every kit that comes out of this licensing agreement. Furthermore, we will post any news we hear about Auto World/AMT kit plans here and in our email briefings. If you want to be kept up to date on what is happening in our hobby, be sure to use the handy link on the left side bar to subscribe. Here's the complete text of the official Auto World press release: March 7, 2008 South Bend, IN Auto World (a division of Round 2, LLC) has signed a licensing agreement with RC2/Learning Curve Brands, Inc. of Oak Brook, Illinois. The contract will allow Auto World to produce and market plastic model kits under the well-known brands of AMT, MPC and Polar Lights. Also included are the rights to manufacture 1:18 and 1:24 scale die-cast replicas using the trademarks of American Muscle and Ertl Collectibles. In addition, Auto World will now be handling production of Custom and Premium promotional die-cast vehicles for RC2's current C&P customer base, with sales continuing through established representatives. Thomas E. Lowe, President and Owner of Round 2, is now assembling a team of knowledgeable plastic model and die-cast specialists who are excited about this license opportunity and passionate about reintroducing these brands to their respective communities. Lowe states, Our goal is to bring back many sought after vintage kits of all types from the AMT and MPC tooling banks, some that haven't been available for decades. We've recruited model kit expert and creative designer John Greczula from Retro Hobby, Inc. to work with us. The American Muscle tooling bank has great potential, too, and Craig Flickinger, who was the Product Manager for American Muscle for several years, is on board to ensure that collectors are kept as priority one. Using our own production facilities, we will have the capability to adjust quantities of the model and die cast lines to satisfy market demand. We will not rely solely on old tooling, but will develop new tools as well. Further, Lowe states, 2008 is going to be a roller coaster ride for us as we prepare our game plan and get things moving. There is an incredible amount of information to be absorbed and organization that must take place. We understand the modeling and die-cast markets have changed and that several large mass-retail chains are beginning to turn their backs on stocking these products. We will try and slow that down by introducing new and innovative products, hopefully enticing them to support our brands. I learned a lot when I ran my previous company, Playing Mantis, and I intend to use all of my knowledge and contacts to the maximum. For me, it's an opportunity of a lifetime. Tom Lowe and RC2 Brands, Inc. are no strangers to each other. Lowe, an entrepreneur known for his expertise in collectible automotive subject matter, sold his first company, Playing Mantis, Inc. to RC2 in 2004. Lowe founded Playing Mantis in 1994 and resurrected the classic Johnny Lightning brand, producing small-scale die-cast replicas and electric slot cars catering to the adult collector. Enthusiastic response resulted in phenomenal growth of the brand, and spurred Lowe to venture into other areas, including Polar Lights plastic model kits and Memory Lane seasonal product. Round 2 was established by Lowe in 2005 and reintroduced electric slot cars under the Auto World brand, an iconic hobby catalog trademark which Lowe purchased from Auto World's founder, Oscar Koveleski. Round 2 is an innovative collectibles company located in South Bend, Indiana. Its family of brands includes Auto World, currently featuring X-Traction, ThunderJet and Super III 1:64 scale electric slot racers and racing sets; Forever Fun Holiday Collectibles, featuring detailed recreations of favorite holiday characters and EarthGlow Candles, featuring unique licensed candles and candle toppers. Round 2 is proud to add AMT, MPC and Polar Lights model kits, American Muscle and Ertl Collectibles die-cast to its portfolio of brands. March 2, 2008: Revell Mustang Mach I
Hi folks, the new Revell Mustang Mach I's are arriving on Monday, March 3, and are
available to order now.
Please click the pic for more detailed picture and ordering information. We hope to provide a review of this kit
and the specific enhancments when we see the kit. Later this week, we will bring you up to date on new kits coming
from Model King, Stevens, and Revell. Also, we hope to have some good news soon on the new home for all of AMT's Model
Kit Tooling. At a minimum, we will tell you where we think AMT is going. Stay tuned! If you have not subscribed
to our email briefings, please sign up now as we will email you when we have all the new information ready this week.
To our friends in Birmingham at Magic City Car Modelers, thanks for another fantastic NNL event this weekend, and thanks
most of all for your unsurpassed hospitality! January 19 2008: Model King 1975 Nascar Laguna 
Many of you may recall the last issue of this MPC Laguna tooling in the now rare Hawaian Tropic Cannonball Run kit in
1981. The kit was originally issued once before Cannonball as the #39 Pepsi Laguna in 1975. Now, thanks to the hero of
the model kit world, Model King Dave, we have this great kit again in limited production at affordable prices.
The kit is a straight reissue of the MPC kit with phantom decals that are representative of the period. This kit
is one of 5000 and detailed ordering information is available now in AMT Gallery.
We have already started shipping the pre-orders including this kit and new orders are welcome.
We understand the Model King/MPC Nascar 1971 Monte Carlo will be available in the April-May time frame.
Thanks for stopping by! 
January 12 2008: Model King 1998 Olds Pro Stock, Revell 1932 Ford Sedan Detailed Review 
Hi folks. Check out the latest from Model King, Your Mother's Oldsmobile - the Chill factor!
Is Model King some kind of God? The perfect companion to
the Firebird Pro-Stock released a few months back,the new Model King box art says it all. These Olds kits have arrived
and we are shipping now.  (Model Above built by Steve Goldman. Decal artwork and design by Steven Allemand, David Curry and Ron Kness. Please note this is a special effects cutaway view presented to see an actual built engine, chassis and interior. The actual model kit body is molded in an opague white. "Chill factor" decals are included.) As promised in an earlier blog, we will present below a detailed review of Revell's fabulous new 1932 Ford Sedan by our friend Don Banes, a modeler of over 40 years with a particular love and detailed knowledge of the classic Deuce and the kits which have represented it. Also, this week, we present retro-reissues of the 1927 Ford Model T Vintage Police Car, and the always popular Monogram 1937 Ford 'Fat Fendered' Sedan Street Rod. Check out all the goodies that come with the police car in the second picture below.    Finally, please note that we are currently shipping the largest volume of orders in our history. With the demise of Hobby Heaven and the unprecedented number of exciting new releases hitting the street at the same time, we are pushing the limits of what we can do. Shipping lag times from order date to dispatch are now in the one week range as opposed to the one day range which many of our longer term customers are used to. We have extended our warehouse hours and added personnel to meet the challange but slight delays will linger for awhile. To our international customers, we also assure you, we plan to get caught up with the customs processing on your orders and ship our overseas backlog within the next two weeks. We do thank you all for your patience and continued support through this "golden age" of modeling. Please stay tuned below for Don Banes detailed review of the new Revell 1932 Ford Sedan:  Has it been ten years since Revell first introduced their best selling line of 32 Ford kits? Up until that time, there was no credible modern level kit of the 1932 Ford Three-Window Coupe. Initially in 1996 and 1997, Revell gave us three versions including the Three-Window, the Roadster and the Highboy. Many of us wondered if a fourth version would be in the offing. That question has been asked and answered well with the introduction of the 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan. The newly tooled sedan body looks to be accurate with a relief molded fabric roof insert and tiny indentations for the 'stock-look' cowl lights. Inside, a completely new interior has been fashioned with vertical pleats on the front bucket and rear bench seats. In addition to the custom dashboard from the earlier versions, a new optional dashboard eliminates the air conditioning vents found in the earlier three versions. Now, let's talk engines. Somebody at Revell really likes their Flatheads as they have tooled up a brand new one here for this kit. More representative of a state of the art 48 Ford/48 Merc mill, this new flathead features three deuces, headers, a beehive oil filter and a Ford C-4 transmission backing it all up. (This transmission implementation is a fairly common flathead transmission upgrade in the 1:1 street rod community.) To accommodate the four flathead water hoses, Revell tooled up a new radiator, and, finally, a new front frame insert mounts the new engine in place. In addition, to this all-new 'modern' flathead, Revell has kept the 5.0 litre V-8 and modern suspension set-up which so accurately represent 'state of the art' for more contemporary street rod themes. As Tim Boyd mentioned in his review in Model Cars (# 128), it seems that wherever the Revell design team had a chance to cut corners, they did the opposite. Let's move on to the wheels. Who among us does not savor a brand new set of wheels? Again, Revell does not disappoint with a brand new set of Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels. Also included are the most delicately molded American Five Spokes I've ever seen. The Spoke wheels are on the chrome tree, but they will strip easily enough for the purist. The center caps are integral with the rim, but can be easily foiled if you choose to strip the plating and paint the wheels. For those of you familiar with the earlier related modern Revell '32 Ford kits, you will find many carryovers. Both full fendered and highboy parts are there. There are two sets of hood sides, three taillight choices, and two upper gas tank covers. The kit is crisply molded in white, transparent red and clear with chrome plated parts and vinyl tires. If you are any kind of a Deuce fan at all, you will want to buy multiples of this kit. (I bought five, so far.) Furthermore, it you want to see other 32 body styles in kit form like a Sedan Delivery or Five Window Coupe, write Revell and tell them so! If you write Revell, be sure to express your gratitude for this magnificent family of '32 Fords which they have produced thus far. (Contact information for Revell can be found at www.revell.com) Don Banes January 7 2008: Revell 1950 Ford F-1 pickup stock or custom  Featuring a Flathead V-8, the Ford F series pickups started out as simple trucks used to haul feed and hay on the farm, or tools on the construction site. These haulers became popular with customizers as time went by, and they are now some of the hottest rides on the street. With all new Ardun Heads (not available in original kit), this kit comes with optional custom wheels and low profile tires. It also includes custom wooden pickup bed and dual exhausts. This kit was a finalist for kit of the year honors with its introduction in 1997. This is the first reissue and can be built stock or custom. Molded in white in 1/25 scale, the kit is highly recommended. December 28, 2007: Model King/MPC 1969 GTO Judge Funny Car  We have just received the Model King 1969 GTO Judge. Some of you may remember that AMT announced this as a regular kit in 2007. Without notice AMT cancelled the kit which disappointed many of us. I called one of my contacts at Learning Curve Brands, owner of the AMT tooling, to find out what the problem was. I was told that the tooling needed some repair and that Learning Curve was unwilling to invest. I immediately asked for an option on the kit as well as test shots and estimates of repair costs. I also contacted Model King as we have worked together closely on all of his private run kits. As he has done with so many of these wonderful reissues, he invested his own money in the repairs and now offers the kit to the hobby. Of course, the price is a little higher with the repair cost, but better than paying $200.00 for an original on eBay. Many of you had pre-ordered the original AMT Judge which we expected to be released in the $12.00 range. Since the price is higher on this private reissue, we are not automatically substituting, and you will need to order this Judge with this part number even if you ordered the AMT version which was not released. Let's take a peek at the side panel of the box.  Here's a list of features: Blown and Injected 455 ci Pontiac Engine, Authentic '69 GTO body flips up to display detailed tube chassis, The Judge logos and striping in all colors, Lightweight mag wheels and narrow front tires, Wild Tube headers, Slotted rear mags and Racemaster Slicks, Wheelie bars, Parachute pack, and Optional spoiler. Get 'em while you can! Happy New Year Y'all - Model Roundup December 20, 2007: Model King/AMT 1964 Ford Galaxie - Stock  We have just received the Model King 1964 Galaxie in stock version. Many of you know this kit as a Craftsman style promo kit that does not include a detailed engine. Of course, a detailed engine chassis set up can easily be donated from the AMT 1963 Galaxie. For more pictures and detailed ordering information, please visit the AMT Gallery. 
December 14, 2007: Model King/AMT 1959 Imperial Hardtop or Convertible  Check out the encore limited reissue of the Model King 1959 Chrysler Imperial Hardtop or Convertible. As many of you know, this is a straight reissue from the original SMP/AMT annual kit in 1959. This kit does not include a detailed engine which was standard in 1959. The first one sold out quickly, so don't miss this one with the much improved retro-vintage box art. December 13, 2007: Model King/MPC 1957 Flip Nose Sedan Gasser  Originally issued in 1975, the MPC Spirit of '57 Gasser with the flip front end has been a modeler's favorite for 30 years. The kit has been commanding premium collector prices demonstrating its desirability. Once again, Dave, the Model King, brings more gold out of the vintage tooling with this latest reissue. Powered by a blown Chevy V-8, the kit features a special Gasser chassis, racing wheels, wide racing slicks, and custom racing interior. Get these now while you can as production was limited to 5000 pieces. Pre-orders including this kit will be shipping over the next week. New orders are welcome. More pictures and ordering information are available now in the AMT Gallery. As you can imagine, we are very busy trying to get Christmas 'rush' orders out the door, and with all the new kits, we are running about a 4-5 day lag time from order to shipment. We will resume our regular email briefings and shipping schedule after Christmas. Thanks for stopping by! December 8, 2007: Model King/AMT 1956 Ford 'Strip Fowl' and 1970 1/2 Camaro Z-28  Hi Folks, the kits are pouring in now. We just received, the 1956 Ford 'Strip Fowl' (3'n 1) as well as the 1970 1/2 Camaro. More pictures and ordering information are available now in the AMT Gallery.  December 4, 2007: AMT 1969 Thunderland Tbird  Hi folks, the 1969 Allison Powered Thunderland Tbirds arrived early, and we have them ready to ship now. This vintage private production reissue features the much sought after detailed Allison Engine. True to the original, the kit also has a clear hood and other options you see pictured here from the original kit. Production was limited to 5000 pieces. Be sure to check it out in the AMT Gallery now.   While your there, don't miss Dirt Track Racings straight reissue of the famous MPC 1932 Ford 'Switchers' Sedan. This kit features multiple building options which can also be switched out, therefore, it was given the name 'Switchers'. December 1, 2007: Revell 1958 Chevy, Model King/AMT 1964 Galaxie Modified Stocker  Following up on the wildly popular 1957 Chevy, 1958 was a year of firsts for the Chevrolet full-size car line. It was the first appearance of dual headlamps and for the new larger V8 engine, the 348. It was also the first time the public saw the nameplate for the new top-line model that would adorn the Chevrolet for many years to come: Impala. Adding further proof that a good design is timeless, the 1958 Impala remains a staple vehicle for the lowrider crowd.  This kit, from all new tooling, has parts for both stock and lowrider versions. Molded crisply in white, the kit features opening hood and trunk, authentic 348 V8 engine with Tri-Power, optional fender skirts and continental kit. The kit includes both stock wheels with period correct white walls, or large diameter rims with low profile tires. With over 143 pieces including all seperate chrome trim, the kit also has colorful decals to augment the stock or custom versions. Folks, if you liked the new Revell 1949 chopped Mercury, you are going to love this '58 Impala. Please be sure to check out additional pictures in the Revell Gallery. While you are there, be sure not to miss the 1930 Woody Street Rod Reissue, as well as another funky caricature kit from Dave Deals, Spitsfire.   Arriving from Model King today we have the private production reissue of the 1964 Ford Modified Stocker. This kit features the Ford 427 Wedge Engine, Super-Wide Goodyear Vinyl Slicks, Reinforced Racing Wheels, Front and Rear Bumper Braces, Side Braces, Grille Guard, and even a tow bar. Pre-orders will begin shipping next week and new orders are welcome now. Also arriving next week is the Model King private production 1956 Ford, 'Strip Fowl', (3 'n 1). This is one of the few AMT kits that remained virtually unmolested from it's debut in the Trophy Series some 42 years ago. As most of you know this kit has a wide variety of building options from the classy Victoria with glass top, through the many customs options, all the way to the Strip Fowl Dragster. We anticipate these arriving within the next week and will begin shipping these on or around December 12th.  More from Lindberg? We have begun accepting pre-orders for the all new 1/8 scale Lindberg Tall T. We anticipate beginning to ship these on around December 15th. If you want this item, please let us know by pre-ordering as we are still planning our order from Lindberg and need to know your interest level in this kit to plan our order. Ordering information is available now in the Coming Soon Gallery. Finally, we want to welcome Joseph Ledford to our staff. With all the new kits and all of our new customers from Hobby Heaven, we had to add personnel to maintain the service levels you are accustomed to. Joseph is helping us with order processing and will also be fielding some of your telephone orders. Well, I think that about does it for this week. We wish you all a joyous Holiday Season. November 23, 2007: Autocar A64B Tractor  Hi folks, this is a quick update: the Autocars have arrived! Please click pic for more detailed ordering information. With all the new arrivals and the USA Thanksgiving Holidays, we are a few days behind with shipping. We are working through all of the pre-orders as fast as we can and anticipate shipping all pre-orders with new November kits by the end of next week. We do have unallocated kits accross the board, so new orders are welcome. Thanks for stopping by! November 17, 2007: Infini T, Stingaree, LA Dart, 1974 Challenger Funny Car, 1971 Cyclone  Guess who called Model King when AMT reissued the Hemi Hunter Dart? It was none other than Bill Shrewsberry himself. 'Why can't we do the LA Dart again?', he asked. Model King was quick to accommodate this drag racing legend and now we have the Bill Shrewsberry approved LA DART! Packed in the original box with enhanced decals including the stripes designed by Sean Svendsen and authenticated by Bill Shrewsberry, you no longer have to chase these on eBay for a couple of hundred bucks. Once again, Model King hits a homerun for the hobby. And, speaking of homeruns, we will begin shipping the 1974 Challenger Funny Cars and 1971 Nascar Cyclones next week. Please note we have hundreds of pre-orders which we will work through as fast as we can. Finally, be sure to check out Autoworld's private production reissue of the Infini-T and Stingaree also shipping next week. More pictures and ordering information on all of these exciting Fall kits are available now in the AMT Gallery.  November 7, 2007: Web Site back up, '53 Ford Pickup and Race Hauler Lindberg/Testors 2007 Superbee For those of you who did not notice, our web site was unavailable for a couple of days due to a data center move. We are happy to report that the site is now 100 percent restored on new modern servers and as of this writing, the secure ordering system is up and running.  Please note the AMT straight reissue of the 1953 Ford Pickup Dirt Track Race Team has arrived and will begin shipping this week. Larry from Dirt Track Race Cars went through an original kit and did a one for one parts mapping, and this gem is 100% right down to the original box. The '53 Ford Pickup is loaded with all the original custom parts, options and accessories. Remember the old acetylene tanks that came with early versions of this kit? They are restored here. The Race trailer is a great little dual axle affair, appropriate for racecar hauling, and it includes the optional tire rack which you see in the picture. Just imagine your best vintage racecar riding on this rig. Please remember this was a private low production kit, so it will not be available at the mass merchandisers. Production was limited to 5,000 pieces. Also arriving this week is the Lindberg 2007 Super Bee. Apparently borrowed from the Testors Charger Tooling, this little jewel has all the great features of the Testors kits at about 2/3 the price. These kits feature a detailed SRT-8 Engine, chassis with complete suspension, chrome plated parts, real vinyl/rubber tires, authentic interior and, of course, the classic Super Bee decals. Check out more details on both of these new kits in their respective Gallerys by clicking on their images. Thanks for stopping by!  October 27, 2007: 1/8 scale Big Deuce, November Model King Kits  When it comes to vintage tin, it's hard to beat the popularity of the early Fords. The Big'Deuce' in huge 1/8 scale is definitely at the top of the list among dedicated street rodders. The clean body lines, flowing fenders and famed 1932 Ford radiator add up to a style that steals the scene at any show, race or rod-run. And now, the '32 Ford is celebrating its 75th anniversary. If ever a car was timeless and adaptable to any new trend, it is truly the classic 1932 Ford Deuce. Revell's (3 'n 1) version contains parts for the original custom Big Deuce, the '32 High Boy and the '32 Roadster with fenders. Revell's enhanced Big Deuce has arrived! Also arriving are the all new Revell 1955 Chevys and the Caricature Deals' Wheels 1957 Chevys. These kits may viewed now in the Revell Gallery We have also posted several new Model King kits with anticipated arrival in November to the Coming Soon Gallery. We will be posting Model King December and January kits soon. Stay tuned! (Please note our web site may be periodically unavailable: Friday November 2, 2007 from 10 PM ET to Saturday November 3, 2007 12 PM (noon) ET for scheduled maintenance) October 5, 2007: Rattle Trap Camaro has arrived  It's all in the details! Check out these beautiful models above built by Sean Svendsen and Larry Henley. Molded in crisp white and sporting real rubber slicks, the all new Model King Rattle Trap Camaro comes loaded with extras. Modelers are provided with a number of building options. You may choose between a standard flat or cowl induction hood. You may choose between RS grill or blank funny car grill. You may use or not use the optional front and rear spoilers. Other features include a lift off one piece body and a detailed chassis with blown big block engine. Finally, to top it off, the kit features two complete wild period correct decal sheets designed by Sean Svendsen. Model King has hit another home run for us with this kit. Production was limited to 5000 and they are selling fast. We will begin shipping pre-orders with this item next week and new orders are welcome now. Please visit the Model King Private Production Gallery for more pictures and ordering information. While there, you may view all the fabulous Model King kits to date. Please note, several Model King kits are already sold out and those are clearly marked in the Gallery. We cannot get more when, 'Sold Out', is indicated in the Gallery. Thanks for stopping by! September 29, 2007: Rattle Trap Camaro, Revell AAR Cuda, 5 new kits from Lindberg, 2 new kits from Dirttrack Racing, New Vintage Nascar Gallery  This week we received several items including the retooled Revell AAR Cuda & five new kits from Lindberg. We are also excited about the arrival of the Model King Rattle Trap Camaro Funny Car. Speaking of excitement, read on to find out about two new vintage AMT/MPC reissue kits from Dirtrack Racing coming in the next two months. Finally, we are happy to finally launch our new Vintage Nascar Gallery. Vintage Nascar is a favorite around here, and we are pleased to begin presenting a host of new products from Yesterday's decals and Plastic Performance Parts.  Lindberg released 5 new kits this week including the all new highly detailed skill level 3 Dodge Monster trucks. Modeler's are already talking about the authentic detail level on the Raminator and Rammuntion Monster Trucks. Lindberg achieved this high level of authenticity by working closely with Mark Hall's (Raminator Driver) Racing Team on the project. If you visit the Lindberg Gallery and click on the thumbnail picture of the Rammunition, you will see a body off view of the kit. While in the Lindberg Gallery, be sure to check out the 1/8 scale reissues of the Big Red Rod and Exterminator.  Next we have two new kits from Dirtrack Racing. First up is the Dirttrack Hauler. Last produced in 1967 as AMT kit # T-390, this straight reissued vintage jewel includes 2 complete kits including a 1953 Ford Pickup F-100 tow vehicle and a dual axle race car tow trailer. The Ford pickup features opening hood and tailgate and two complete engines with your choice of detailed Ford Flat head V8 engine or Dodge Desoto Firedome fuel injected Hemi V8. The Pickup also features stock or custom building options with many custom optional accessories including bed cover, custom grill and bumpers, American mag wheels, custom rear fenders, side pipes, service tools, jack, welding tanks and more! The race car trailer features dual axles, rear loading ramps and optional front tire rack with extra racing slicks. Sporting classic original box art from the 1967 kit, this kit provides the perfect hauling team for any of your vintage Fords, Chevys, Dodges, Buicks, Olds or Pontiacs. While designed for hauling circle track cars, the combo works equally well for drag race teams and wild custom show cars. The kit is molded in white plastic for easy painting. Complete ordering information is available now in the Coming Soon Gallery. While you are there, check out the second kit coming from Dirttrack this Fall, the MPC 1932 Ford 'Switchers' Sedan or Phaeton. Sporting two complete bodies and about a dozen building versions, this kit has always been a modeler's favorite. Pre-orders are welcome now and you can look for the kits in November.  Finally, we are excited to let you preview our new Vintage Nascar Gallery. We will be adding new products over the next few weeks, but we wanted to let you have a peak at some of the decals available now for the Model King Torinos, Cyclones and Lagunas. The Terminal Transport Decal you see featured in the picture here will work perfectly with the Model King Cyclone coming soon. We have added a permanant link to the Vintage Nascar Gallery on the left side bar of all major pages. The Gallery does not include all decals and we suggest you also use the Parts and Accessories link to see all decals. You may access the Vintage Nascar Gallery here now. Thanks for stopping by! September 15, 2007: Revell 1937 Ford Coupe, 1966 El Camino, and 2007 Home Depot Monte Carlo  Revell released three new kits this week including the 1937 Ford Coupe Street Rod, 1966 El Camino (2 'n 1) stock or custom lowrider, and the 2007 Tony Stewart Home Depot Monte Carlo. The first two kits are pretty much straight reissues of earlier Revell kits. The Monte Carlo is updated for 2007 with a new style racing seat and safety net. For more pictures and complete orering information, please visit the Revell Gallery. Many of you have been hearing rumors about a new Revell 1932 Ford Sedan. We have been advised that a '32 Ford Sedan is in the works and will not be released until 2008. The official annoucement will come at the Fall Hobby Show in Chicago. We will have pictures and begin accepting pre-orders as soon as Revell announces the kit this Fall. Thanks for stopping by.  September 1, 2007: Model King 1970 Wildcat and 1969 Camaro Funny Car  Rare kit officienados will be familiar with the classic and collectable AMT Motor City Series from 1970. Perhaps, the most memorable of the 1970 Detroit Big Iron Series was the closed headlight Ford LTD 4 door hardtop, a car that Ford never actually produced in 1970. Other cars in the series included the 1970 Thunderbird, 1970 Torino Hardtop and the 1970 Buick Wildcat. Of that tooling, Model King was able to find, salvage and repair the Wildcat. While these Detroit land yachts are not for everyone, many of us who grew up around these big cars love them dearly. Modelers should note that this kit does not include a detailed engine. It does include a tiny 'bottom view faux' engine chassis insert. But, guess what will also fit in the chassis hole? A detailed engine! Adding your favorite engine to this Cat should be a fairly easy project for the modeler with moderate alteration skills. The kit comes very bare bones stock and is molded crisply in white styrene. More pictures and ordering information are available in the AMT Gallery. While you are there be sure to preview the new 1969 Camaro Funny Car due at the end of September. 
August 15, 2007: Revell 1949 Mercury Chopped Custom and Ford 427 Wedge Engine  Already playing to rave reviews, the most anticipated all new kit for 2007, the 1949 Mercury Custom Coupe, has ARRIVED! This model is the builder's dream and is reminiscent of the great kits of the 1960's with all the custom parts and options. The kit includes 3 grille styles, 2 sets of wheels, 2 hoods, 2 sets of skirts, spotlights, lake pipes, and 2 custom taillights. Builders can profile this lead-sled with Custom Sombrero wheels and white walls, or they can use the reverse chrome wheels with the blackwall radials as pictured above. The kit is molded in white and has all the crispness one would expect for the first kits out of brand new tooling. Already carrying the highest recommendations from knowledgable reviewers, we suggest you get these Mercs while you can at our special introductory price of $13.90 each. (Suggested retail is $17.95) Complete ordering information is available now in the Revell Gallery. While you are there, be sure not to miss the new Ford 427 Wedge Engine that was also released this week.  August 9, 2007: Lindberg Dodge L-700 with 1940 Ford and Flatbed Trailer  Originally issued by IMC in the 1960's and again by Testors in the 1970's, the only place one could find the Dodge L-700 Tractor with Trailer was from a rare kit dealer or online auction. The last one we had was in the 1990's, and it went for $95.00 way back then. Now, we can all afford to enjoy this latest reissue from Lindberg. Much to our surprise the kit includes the 1940 Ford Coupe which you can build showroom stock, or as a weathered beater as pictured above. This 1/25 kit is molded in neutral grey with chrome and clear parts. Decals are also included to build the version you see above. Many of you pre-ordered the Lindberg 73067 which is just the Tilt Cab by itself for $17.90. You are welcome to email us if you would like to change your order to this version, or have us ship one of these now and the Tractor by itself when it is released in a couple of months. Finally, you may want to note that the Revell 1949 chopped Mercurys should be here next week. Be sure to get your preorders in now. You can view the Revell Mercs now in the Coming Soon Gallery. Thanks for stopping by! July 21, 2007: 1972 Gran Torino Oval Track Racecar!  Originally Issued in 1972 by MPC as the 'Sta-Power' Bobby Issac # 15, the '72 Gran Torino was part of MPC's now famed early Nascar Series.  Featuring an authentic detailed Ford 351 racing motor, with stock car chassis and interior including trunk detail, one can see why this kit has been so popular through the years. While we were under the impression that this tooling was also used in the AMT and Johan versions, Dave Van, who worked with Model King in producing this reissue, tells us that modelers who know the intricacies of both kits should be aware that this is the MPC version  We also now have our first previews of Revell's flagship 1949 Mercury chopped custom in our Coming Soon Gallery. While you are there, be sure to check out the Lindberg Dodge L-700 which is also due in August.  Finally, just in time for Summer, please be sure to check out the newly reissued Hawk Silly Surfers. Located in the Other Manufacurer's Gallery,these are sure to bring back some memories. Thanks for stopping by! 
July 7, 2007: 1965 Chevelle, 1941 Chevy Pickup, 1948 Ford Convertible and more!  Hi folks: we have added seven brand new kits to our Revell Gallery. These include the 1965 Chevelle SS 396 Z-16 (2 'n 1 stock or custom), the 1948 Ford Convertible (2 'n 1 stock or custom), The 1941 Chevy Pickup (2 'n 1 stock or custom), the huge 1/12 scale 50th Anniversary 1957 Chevy (3 'n 1 stock, custom, drag), the custom only Chrysler 300C Hemi SRT 8, the 1969 Ford Talladeda, and the sleek 1991 Pontiac Firebird. You may want to note that of these seven kits, the 1/12 scale 1957 Chevy is in very limited production and could become scarce. We are featuring a picture of the drag version here, but be sure to click over to the Revell Gallery for pictures of the stock and custom versions. We only have 30 of these '57's and they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis after the pre-orders are filled. While in the Revell Gallery, you will find pictures and ordering information for each of these new items.    Some of you have heard about the Hobbico acquisition of Revell-Monogram and Revell-Germany. Hobbico owns several large Hobby Related Distributors and Manufacturers. At this time, they plan to leave the current management and product planners at Revell in place and continue with Revell's product plans for 2007. As a result of the acquisition and streamling of Distribution, Revell kits have gone through a slight price increase. However, we are still able to maintain pricing well below suggested retail and will continue to do what we can to keep prices as low as possible. Please note with all the new releases and the July 4th Holiday, we are running a couple of days behind in processing and shipping orders. We anticipate having all pre-orders shipped by the end of next week. Thanks for stopping by! June 29, 2007: Hemi Hunter  Hi friends, please note that the vintage rear engine Hemihunters are available to order now. Pre-orders containing these kits will begin shipping this week. Once again, AMT's project managers have selected dubious box art for the actual kits. The vintage box art we present is more accurate to what the actual kit contains. June 21, 2007: Lindberg Little Red Wagon  The Famous Lindberg Little Red Wagon can be built one of 2 ways, as a drag racing wheelstander, or stock. The kit features opening hinged doors and 2 fully detailed engine choices, a Dodge 273 Cubic Inch V-8 or blown 426 Hemi. While you visit the Lindberg Gallery, be sure to check out the new 1966 Chevelle and the 1961 Impala Convertibles. We also have put up pictures of all the new Lindberg Crown Vic Police Cars. In the meantime, please do visit our Lindberg Gallery for more pictures and ordering information.  June 11, 2007: Model King Georgia Shaker or Daddy Warbucks Thunderbolt  In the Fall of 1963, Ford Motor Co. Dearborn, Mich. introduced the Tbolt. Phil Bonner was on hand that day and chose a number from a hat selecting the 8th of the first T-bolts built. Throughout his carreer, Phil primarily match-raced the car at Lions Dragstrip frequently touring the car up and down the eastern part of the USA.  Hubert Platt picked up his T-bolt number 13 on December 13th of the same year. Due to a severe snow storm, Hubert could not depart with his new "Little Georgia Shaker" for three days. Hubert told me on his inauguration into the NHRA Hall of Fame that the T-bolt was always his favorite. Now, you can build your choice of Phil Bonner's or Hubert Platt's historic cars as decals and picture documentation for both cars is provided. Ask any modeler who has built the Revell T-bolt and they will tell you it is one of Revell's best kits ever in terms of detail, ease of building, and authenticity. More pictures and ordering information are available in the Revell Gallery. 
While you are in the Revell Gallery, be sure not to miss the 1991 Firebird Formula and the 1969 Torino Talledega. The 1991 Pontiac Firebird is a blend of the evolving Firebird design plus the added excitement of the front end look from the potent Banshee concept vehicle. This Firebird was the fastest of all the current Pontiac production cars at that time. The figures are quite impressive, 0 to 60 in 6.7 seconds and ¼ mile in 15.0. Similarly, in 1969 Ford designed a Torino body with an extended low drag front end. This design was created for competitive use in automotive sports. The limited edition street version of this special aerodynamic design was called the Talladega. 
May 19, 2007: Model King 1971 Thunderbird (2 'n 1) and Mack DM-600  Featuring seven building versions, the MPC version of the 1960 Corvette is highly prized on the Collector market. Builders have their choice of creating Stock, Bonneville, Modified, Wild Custom, Rally, Road Racing, or Drag versions. Please note the box top we use here to feature the kit is more accurate than the one AMT chose for this reissue. The kit you will receive features a gold stock 1960 Vette on the top. However, when you see the instruction sheet, you will know you are in the right place with this vintage jewel.  Complimenting the 1960 Vette, we also received the 1981 Bronco reissue. This is a reissue of MPC's 1981 Saddle Tramp Bronco. To their credit, AMT did invest to retool the top and the stock wheels, so we have a true 2 'n 1 Bronco with top on or top off versions. Be sure to visit our AMT Gallery for more pictures and all the latest kits from AMT. May 15, 2007: Model King 1971 Thunderbird (2 'n 1) and Mack DM-600  Two new kits from Model King arrived this week headlined by the slick AMT 1971 Ford Thunderbird (2 'n 1). This kit has not seen the light of day for 35 years and it will bring back memories for those of you who were in the hobby in the early 1970's. Be sure to visit the AMT Gallery where you can see a cool custom built by Flash Designs. This bird features optional side pipes, landau rear window, vintage mags, and custom headlight covers. Check out some of these pictures of built kits from the box side panel:  Along those same vintage lines, we have the Mack DM-600 which has always been a versatile work horse truck in the USA. We are pleased to report that the DM-600 actually came in a little under budget and our actual sales price is about $3.00 less than the pre-sell price. All preorders for both of these items will begin shipping this week and, of course, will be billed at the lower current price. Only 3000 Macks were produced, so if you have not pre-ordered the Mack DM-600, we suggest you do so now to avoid disappointment. Pictures and ordering information are available now in the AMT Gallery. Thanks for stopping by! A Special Note to our Customers outside of the USA The US Postal Service enacted some significant policy changes on May 24th, 2007. While we believe most of our overseas customers will not be effected, we do need to mention that surface shipping is no longer offered as a shipping option and size restrictions will limit how many kits we can ship in one parcel. All parcels will have to go by air, but we do have access to very economical air rates. Frankly, the service level has been improved with faster delivery, better package tracking and indemnification protection. Please visit our 'How to Order' section for more information and access to our rate calculators. May 1, 2007: 1967 Vette, Dave Deals ZZZZZ-28, 1999 Silverado Pickup  Hot out of the molds, we have just received Revell's popular 1/25 scale 1967 Corvette Coupe, Dave Deals ZZZZZ-28 caricature Camaro, and the stock version of the 1999 Silverado Pickup. The Hemi-Cuda Engine from Revell has also arrived. More pictures and ordering information are available in the Revell Gallery now.   April 28, 2007: 1994 Sonoma Pickup  Hi Folks, you may notice a new and more consistent look to the web site. We have attempted to make the left sidebar (with all the links) completely consistent throughout the web site easing your navigation. You will notice that the Catalog is now divided into two links. The first link is Kits: Current & Out of Production. This link is broken down by categories and would be the easiest way to find a specific kit you are looking for. Similarly, the Aftermarket: Parts & Accessories gives you handy access to all of the categories of parts and accessories we carry. To find the newest kits, you may still refer to the manufacturers galleries that are all grouped together now on the lower left sidebar. This is the first place we post new kits as they come in. Speaking of new kits, this week we have the AMT 1994 GMC Sonoma, a detailed kit in 1/25 scale. You may get more pictures and ordering information by visiting the AMT Gallery. April 14, 2007: 1943 Willys Pickup  Powered by a fully blown 427 motor and featuring a detailed authentic racing interior with opening doors, the Revell 1943 Willys Pickup Gasser is another private production winner from Model King. This 1/25 scale jewel is molded in white (how we like 'em), and it features real rubber Big/Little drag racing tires. What's not to like? Check this bad boy out in the Revell Gallery now. In addition to the new Willys Pickup, we now have the box art for the first of three Model King Vintage Nascar reissues including the 1972 Torino, the 1971 Mercury Cyclone, and the 1975 Chevy Laguna. We will be beefing up our vintage Nascar decal selections in the near future to complement the kits. Pre-orders are welcome now, and you can see these kits with other Model King Spring/Summer projects in either our Model King Gallery, or in our Coming Soon Gallery now. Please Keep in mind that these will be be arriving at different times in the Summer and Fall of 2007. We suggest you use the ship as available option if pre-ordering, and this will be the default shipping option on these kits if no shipping option is specified. Finally, we have added several new Revell kits to the Coming Soon Gallery including the 1967 Corvette Coupe, Deals' Wheels ZZZZZ-28, 1965 Chevelle, 1941 Chevy Pickup, 1955 Belair, 1957 Chevy (3 'n 1) in big 1/12 scale, and the new Hemi Cuda engine kit. Be sure to see all of the significant new kits in the Coming Soon Gallery.
March 31, 2007: Kenz & Leslie Cougar, 1955 Chevy Pro-Mods  Featuring a realistic detailed Logghe chassis, Fully Blown 427 Motor, Halibrand Wheels, and real rubber Vintage Drag tires, the very limited Kenz and Leslie 1968 Cougar Funny Car may be the finest Model King release to date. While this is the same kit offered in the Cougar Combo set with the Bronco and trailer, this individual Cougar features an all new box and authentic Kenz and Leslie decals. Ron Leslie, provided some vintage pictures of his real car that adorn the sides of both the box top and box bottom. This one is a sweetheart! See it now along with the new MPC Double Flip 1953 Ford Pickup in the AMT Gallery.  We will begin working through your pre-orders for these items this week and new orders are welcome now.  March 17, 2007: 1998 Firebird Pro-Stock, New look for the Farmer Tempest  Last Issued last in 1999 as the Goodwrench 'Superman' Firebird, the Revell
Late '90's Firebird Pro-stocks remain in strong demand. Model King has produced a very limited (1 of 3000)
reissue of this popular drag racing kit. He tells me that he has almost sold out, and he recommends that
modelers not be caught snoozing on these
new Firebirds. We will begin shipping pre-orders on March 26 and new orders are still
welcome.
 Feast your eyes on this new artistic box for the Model King 1963 Altered Wheelbase Tempest. Limited to (1 of 1000), the 1963 Altered Wheelbase Tempest kit in this box is sure to become a future collector's item. The picture you see is the actual box top with no other markings. This type of box hearkens back to the golden era of modeling in the late '60's when similar box tops were produced by AMT and MPC. Get 'em while you can. Complete ordering information is available now in the AMT Gallery. While you are there, don't miss the new 1986 El Caminos also from AMT tooling.   We have received some more information from Model King on future release dates. The 1971 Tbird's appear to be coming in late April along with the 1943 Willys Pickups. In May, we should have the Bonner/Platt Tbolts and the Mack DM-600's. You can check out all of the Model King releases in the Model King Gallery.  We have now populated our Lindberg Gallery with about 15 new reissues. A few of these kits have not been reissed in a couple of decades. The second quarter also looks promising with the release of the Little Red Wagon and many of the Dodge Pro-Stocks. We will be listing these soon for pre-order. In the meantime, be sure to take a look at what we have just received in stock in the Lindberg Gallery.  February 19, 2007: 1929 Woody/Pickup (4 'n 1), 1975 Blazer  This week we just received the 1929 Ford Woody with the cool little 1/25 scale Schwinn Spyder Bicycle. We are pleased that AMT selected the vintage art work from the 1987 Version as this seems to best represent the kit. The kit includes two bodies and lots of custom parts to build either a stock or custom Woody or a stock or custom Pickup. If you visit the AMT Gallery and click on the thumbnail version, you will see the other three building versions. If you look carefully in the back of the custom Pickup, you will see the very cool Schwinn Bike.  Also this week, we have the reissue of the 1975 Blazer (1/25 snap kit) from the MPC tooling. You can always see all of the newest AMT kits in our AMT Gallery.  Finally, we have added a couple of items to the Coming Soon Page as manufacturing has now been confirmed for Arnie Beswick's 1969 GTO Judge Funny Car and for Revell's AAR Cuda. You can see pictures and find ordering information in our Coming Soon Gallery. Thanks for stopping by! February 2, 2007: New Lindberg kits Several of you have asked about some of the new Lindberg kits that are appearing on the market now. We will be carrying them and expect our first shipment in the next couple of weeks. We should have pictures and ordering information on our site in the next few days. If you have particular Lindberg items that you are interested in, we would love to hear from you by email as we plan our initial stocking levels. We are beginning to build out the Lindberg Gallery this weekend. Be sure to take a peek. February 2, 2007: AMT Vintage Showcars: Li'l Yeller School Bus and Li'l Mixer, 1932 Ford Vicky  This week, as planned, we announce the arrival of the private production Li'l Yeller School Bus and the Li'l Mixer. The Li'l Yeller is known as the scholar with 'soul'. Sporting a custom school bus body design and powered by a blown Ford 427, the Li'l Yeller features a raked frame, chrome wheels, tandem slicks, and super wide low profile tires. Molded in white, the kit was originally released in 1970. This is part of a private limited production run of 5000. If you click on the thumbnail in the AMT Gallery, you can view the box side panel and see some of these features. Complimenting 'Yeller' is the always-popular Li'l Mixer. This Show Car sports a custom cab with mixer drum and is also powered by a blown Ford 427. She features a delivery chute, tandem slicks, ultra low profile front tires, mag wheels and exhaust dumps with full color decals. This kit is also molded in white and is also part of a private production run of 5000 pieces. Original release year was 1970. For more ordering information, please visit our AMT Gallery of new kits.  Finally, the firstfruits of Dirt Track Racing's three new kits has arrived. Originally issued in 1964, the AMT 1932 Ford Victoria has always been one of the most popular and versatile kits from AMT's vintage tooling. This kit can be built as a bone stock 1932 Victoria, a custom cruiser, or with a little extra effort a fine Jalopy as pictured below. I have reviewed the build sheet for the Jalopy version and it is outstanding. If you want to take a peek at the build sheet, click on the thumbnail of the 1932 Vicky in the AMT Gallery. One will need a little Evergreen plastic and some parts from Norm at Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland to execute the advanced Jalopy version. This build sheet even includes an email address to Fred from Fred's resin, who built the Jalopy pictured. You may contact Fred by email if you get stuck attempting the Jalopy version. This is a great kit out of the box with the two historic building versions. However, with the build sheet and added instructions for a third authentic Jalopy version, we find this kit outstanding! The 1934 Ford Early Modified has also arrived, and we will begin shipping pre-orders with these kits next week.  
January 20, 2007: Dirt Track Combo and more from Revell, AMT on the sales block?  Hi folks and Happy New Year: First we want to take a moment and address some of the rumors you may have been hearing about the AMT product line. We do understand that RC2 Corporation (NASDAQ RCRC) is interested in selling their AMT plastic kit division. However, for 2007, RC2 has assured us it will be 'business as usual', and all product annoucements for 2007 will be fulfilled. One can only speculate as to who might wind up with this wonderful asset. We view the news as positive and have no fears of AMT suddenly disappearing. This tooling has changed hands several times in the past and will only do better in the hands of more focused management in our opinion. That's all we know at this point, and we promise to update you here first as soon as we hear any legitimate breaking news.  This month, our headliner is the Model King Private reissue of the Lindberg Vintage Dirt Track Combo. Some of you remember these 1/25 kits from 35 years ago released as the White Lightning and Kustom Coffin. And, speaking of the Model King you can see all of Model King's plans for 2007 in the Model King Gallery. Be sure to scroll all the way down as we have some kits listed which do not yet have images.   Revell has also been busy this month, and the following kits have now been released including: the new Custom Cadillac STS-V, the Custom Charger SRT-8, the 1964 Ford Thunderbolt, the 1957 Chevy Pro-Modified, the 1980 Mustang Cobra Coupe, and the 1985 Camaro Z-28. Pictures and ordering information for each of these kits are available now in the Revell Gallery.  We also have some more annoucements from Revell through March including the 1955 Chevy Pro-Modified beautifully built and pictured above. Be sure to see all of the significant new kits from all manufacturers in our Coming Soon Gallery. Thanks for stopping by! |
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