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May 2nd, 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! December 20, 2006: Revell Plastic 2006 Magnum and Testors 2006 Plastic Chargers  Check out the details! These are closeups of an actual Testors Charger RT built by Bruce Owen. Testors released both the 2006 Charger RT and the 2006 Daytona Charger versions today. We are advised by Testors that the Police Car Version has been delayed, but will be along in the next month or two. From a quick inspection of the RT kit, we can report that the kits are highly detailed including about 150 parts. With all major parts molded crisply in white, the kit includes bright chrome parts, vinyl tires, and clear glass seperated into individual windows, headlights and taillights. The hood opens to reveal the authentic modern Hemi powerplant packed inside. Frankly, the kit is so detailed and nicely packaged that it reminds me of a Tamiya kit. We tip our hats to Testors for creating such a modern model masterpiece. This kit is sure to be up for new kit of the year honors. We will begin working on your pre-orders this week and new orders are welcome now. For more pictures and ordering information, please visit our Other Manufacturers Gallery now.  Also, this week,as expected, we are beginning to ship 4 new kits from Revell today including the 2006 Magnum, 1970 Firebird, and two new Choppers. For more pictures and ordering information, please visit the Revell Gallery.  December 10, 2006: 12 New kits added to Coming Soon Gallery Hi Folks: as promised, we have begun to populate our Coming Soon Gallery with some of the hot new kits coming in 2007. As you can imagine, we are very busy helping Santa Claus right now, but we will continue to update you as release dates approach. You may check out the new kits we have posted now in the Coming Soon Gallery.  The only new item this week is AMT's new Standard Display Case which will replace the old AMT-8226. This new 'Crystal Clear' Acrylic Case now features a mirror finish botton to show off your chassis detail. We have these available now and you can find them in the AMT Gallery. Many of you have been wondering what's going on with Lindberg and Hawk. Here's the scoop. J. Lloyd International, a 'hobby-experienced' management company, has acquired the plastic tooling of both Hawk Models and Lindberg. J. Lloyd, comprised of former executives from Testors and Revell with a knowledge of and commitment to plastic kits, will be reissuing a host of models in 2007 including the 1953 Ford, the 1964 Dodge, the 1969 Dodge L-700 Tilt Cab and more. We will be stocking the full line and will put pictures and ordering information on our site before the end of this year. Finally, we can let you know that Model King has the following projects in the works for 2007 including a 1943 Willys Pickup Gasser, a Hubert Platt/Phil Bonner '64 Thunderbolt, a 1971 Thunderbird, and a Mack DM-600 Over the Road Tractor. We will have pictures and ordering information on these soon. Thanks for stopping by! November 24, 2006: 2006 Camaro Concept Car, 1937 Chevy Coupe, Jeep Commando, 1993 Mustang Cobra  Apparently, General Motors has 'greenlighted' the 2006 Camaro Concept Car for regular production in 2007. Similar to the 2005 Mustang from Ford Motor Company, the new Camaro takes obvious vintage styling cues from its late '60's ancestors. This car looks hot! You may order your new Camaros now, and ordering details are available in the AMT Gallery. While in the AMT Gallery, be sure not to miss the vintage reissue of MPC's Jeep Commando and the always popular AMT 1937 Chevy Coupe.  This week Revell released a reissue of the 1993 Mustang Cobra. You may see this and all recent Revell releases in the Revell Gallery. Thanks for stopping by!  November 18, 2006: AMT 1963 Ford Galaxy in Nostalgic Box  Hi folks: as expected, the AMT 1963 Fords in the nostalgic boxes have arrived. This is another straight reissue of the classic AMT 1963 Ford Galaxy 500 Fastback. For something a little different, check out our our Resin Roundup and see the 1963 Notchback body that works perfectly with this chassis. We do wish all of our fellow Americans a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday. After the Holiday, we hope to create some previews for you of new kits coming in 2007. Thanks all for stopping by! November 4, 2006: New kits coming this Fall:  Our close friend, Dave the Model King, has announced two new kits for this Fall including these great looking Lindberg Vintage Dirt Track Cars and the Revell Firebird Pro-Stock. Last issued in 1967 as 'White Lightning' and 'Kustom Koffin', these period correct 1/25 kits are sure to please the round track enthusiasts. While the kits themselves are somewhat crude, they lend themselves perfectly to the kind of detailing and enhancements adult modelers love to execute. The bodies alone are well worth the price of admission. Remember, you get two complete kits in one box. This combo kit is sure to be another winner from Model King. These kits are expected in late December to early January. Production has been limited even further than usual to 3000 pieces, so pre-orders are important now on this soon to be legendary kit. We do not have the 'official' part number yet, so please use the temporary ordering code of 'linvindirt2', short for Lindberg Vintage Dirt Track Combo. While you take a look at the Vintage Dirt Track Combo, be sure to take a look at Model King's forthcoming Firebird Pro-Stock. If you are a racing builder, you know how hard it is to find decent affordable Pro-Stock kits. Expected in early 2007, and also limited to 3000 pieces, we are accepting pre-orders now. Check both these kits out now and review all of the Model King kits now in the Model King Gallery.  AMT's much anticipated 2006 Camaro Concept Car will be out later this month along with a reissue of the 1963 Ford Galaxie in a replica of the original 1963 Vintage box. Ordering information for both of these kits is available now in our Coming Soon Gallery.  Finally, while you are in the Coming Soon Gallery, be sure not to miss 6 new kits from Revell expected later this year including, 2006 Magnum SRT-8, the 1957 Chevy Pro Sportsman, 1970 Firebird, 1993 Cobra SVT and two more Chopper kits. Pictures and ordering information for each of these new kits is available now in our Coming Soon Gallery.  Finally, coming in January from Dirt Track Racecars, we have three new kits including the 1934 Ford Early Modified, 1932 Ford Vicky 2 'n 1, and the 1932 Ford Coupe 2 'n 1. See these kits now in the Coming Soon Gallery.  October 21, 2006: International Payhauler, 1924 Street 'T' with Trailer 
Two new kits from AMT and ten new kits from Revell are available now. Please see the Revell kits in the
Revell Gallery and the AMT kits in the AMT Gallery.
We will expand on these new arrivals here in the next couple of days and we will have new kit
annoucements soon. Please stay tuned... October 19, 2006: Model King/Revell 1954 Chevy Gasser Including both a 1953 and 1954 Chevy front grill the Revell 1954 Chevy Gasser in 1/25 scale has not been issued for about 25 years. This one, molded in white, is for the most part a straight reissue of the original kit. The doors do not open on this version, however, the rear wheel openings are still in the square stock condition with lines to cut out the larger rounded openings needed for the big drag tires. This leads to the question of whether the kit can be built stock. It appears that the parts for the stock engine are there. However, the kit includes only one set of custom wheels like you see in the picture and only one set of Big/Little Vinyl Drag Racing Tires. The Chassis has several height options for front and rear, so the builder has some options with the chassis set up. I would guess with a stock set of wheels and tires (not included) one could build a passable stock version. Production was limited to 5004 pieces on this, so get 'em now if you want 'em. We are beginning to ship pre-orders this week. Thanks for stopping by. October 11, 2006: MPC Tiger Shark  Originally issued by AMT in 1965 as Bill Cushenberry's Car Craft Dream Rod, this beauty was reissued in 1966 by MPC as the sligtly varied Tiger Shark. Its wonderful details and authenticity, coupled with its opening doors and hood, have made this kit a staple of the late 60's and early 70's. When AMT announced this limited production kit at the 2005 New York Toy Fair, they did not know that the tool for the Tiger Shark body would have to be redone. To their credit, rather than cancelling the kit, AMT stepped up to the plate and invested the dollars required to fix the tool. The result is a reissue with a crisp sharply engraved first generation body. The kit we inspected was molded in white, with bright chrome. The revolving display stand is present with the rubber bands to power it and the real metal beebee size ball bearings to keep it rolling. What a hoot! The clear windows, translucent red taillight, and real vinyl tires round out the kit. This one is a keeper folks. Get 'em while they last. Complete ordering information and more new AMT kits are in the AMT Gallery.  September 26, 2006: Ohio George Multi Maverick  It's all in the details! How many model kits actually let you change classes (engine and wheel positions) after the model is built? This one does! Featuring an authentic Montgomery Maverick body, an authentic Chapman chassis, an authentic Ford Semi-Hemi engine, and a realistic racing interior, the Multi-Maverick features an adjustable wheelbase and engine position even after the model is built. Model King brings us yet another legendary kit from the original MPC tooling. Most of you will want two of these to build both Gasser and Altered racing class options. We will begin working through your pre-orders this week and new orders are welcome. Production has been limited to 5004 kits, so now is the time to order before they all get away. Be sure to check out this kit and other new AMT kits in the AMT Gallery. Finally, Please note that if your order included the Model King 1953/54 Chevy which we expect in early November, your order may be held to conserve shipping costs. Thanks for stopping by! September 13, 2006: 1979 Ford Pickup  Hi folks, a few newsworthy items have arrived in our warehouse this week including the 1970 Torino Cobra 1/25 kit from Revell and the all new Chevy L-89 Big Block Engine. For more pictures and ordering information, please visit the Revell Gallery. From AMT this week we have the famous Silhouette Show Car with it's unique bubble trailer. Check out the Silhouette now in the AMT Gallery. Finally, showing some welcome signs of life, Testors has released their cool little 1/25 scale dual axle diecast Trailer kit. Pictures of the Trailer and ordering information are available now in the Testors Kit Gallery. We are still busy working through pre-orders including the AMT 1979 Ford Pickup, so telephone hours are still slightly limited. The best way to contact us in this busy shipping season is through the web site or by email. We do always welcome your calls, and if you prefer to order by phone, and happen to get our recording, be sure to leave your name and number so we can get back to you. Thanks for stopping by! 
September 9, 2006: 1979 Ford Pickup As planned, the 1978/79 Ford Pickups have arrived. We will begin working on your pre-orders this week. New orders are welcome. Ordering details and more pictures are available now in the AMT Gallery September 6, 2006: Blue Oval Paradise: 1950 Ford Convertible, 1959 Ford Farilane 500  This week, we begin shipping the great AMT 1950 Ford Convertible. This is one of my absolute favorite kits to build. Featuring a host of custom parts that have survived from the vintage tooling, this kit truly represents the best of vintage AMT. When you visit the AMT Gallery , be sure to click on the thumbnail, as we have also provided a view of the side panel that pictures many of the custom parts in this true (3 'n 1) kit. While in the AMT Gallery, be sure not to miss the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII from 'Fast and Furious 3'.  This week from Revell, we have another classic Ford, the 1959 Fairlane 500 with working retractable hardtop. Though this kit is a little more difficult to build with the multi-piece body implementation, with a little time and skill, one can build a beautiful replica of this classic Ford. The kit is molded in the dark green color that you see on the box top pictured here. While white would have been better for painting, the multi-piece body does lend itself to an easy two-tone paint job. However, to cover the dark green, you will most likely need primer. More pictures and ordering information are available now in the Revell Gallery. While there, be sure to see the reissue of Revell's authentic Chris-Craft Sport Fishing Boat. Created in 1/55 scale, the boat features highly detailed in scale fishing equipment. Finally, rounding out Revell's offerings this week, we have the Revell Germany Mini Cooper. The Mini is a great little curbside molded crisply in white with highly detailed and authentic interior, chassis, and wheels. We will begin shipping your pre-orders for these new kits this week and new orders are welcome. We hope all of our friends in the USA have a great Labor Day Weekend! August 25, 2006: 1976 Caprice with Trailer  Here's a jewel; we have just received the wonderful reissue of the MPC 1976 Caprice with Dual Axle Trailer. These kits are available now as listed in the AMT Gallery. August 16, 2006: Nostalgic Drag Race Set, MPC Blue Max, AMT 350Z, Revell '56 Nomad  This may be the coolest Model Kit Set to be issued in the last 30 years! The much anticipated Model King Nostalgic Drag Race Set is in the house. Featuring a 1979 Bronco, pulling a 1968 Rupp and Steffy Cougar Funny Car, on a tandem axle race car trailer, this kit brings back memories of some of the great AMT sets from 35 and 40 years ago. Just check out the cool cutaway view of the Cougar above. All molded crisply in white with real rubber tires, this kit is sure to be the Collector kit of the future. Production was limited to 5004 and the set will not be reissued. Builders may want to note that the Trailer is from the vintage AMT Race Team Set which was pulled by the 1953 Ford Pickup. Having said that, the kit's trailer does include the front tire rack. The tire rack is optional when building and is not pictured in the prototype pictures. We have a large backlog of pre-orders for this item and will be shipping them as fast as we can over the next two weeks. New orders are welcome.  Also arriving today, we have the classic MPC Long Nosed Mustang Blue Max Funny Car. Drag Racing Modelers know that nothing beats the old MPC Drag kits. The Blue Max Mustang with the newly tooled 2006 Nissan 350Z will round out the offerings from AMT this week. You can see them all and get ordering information in the AMT Gallery.  From Revell this week, we have the always popular 1956 Nomad. Don't let the box art fool you. Revell left the stock parts in and you can build this classic bone stock. The first two 2006 Monte Carlos also came in this week which are the Dupont and the Lowes. You may see all the new Revell kits in the Revell Gallery now. Next month look for the 1970 Torino from Revell along with the 1/6 scale L89 Big Block Chevy Engine. We have pictures of these available now in our Coming Soon Gallery. Thanks for stopping by! July 23, 2006: 6 new kits from Revell:  Six new models arrived from Revell today including the first two Revell Choppers. Please visit the Revell Gallery for detailed pictures and ordering information. July 23, 2006: New Resin kits: '58 Pontiac, 61 Olds and More:  Hi folks: this week, we have added a few new resin kits from Model King including a 1958 Pontiac, 1961 Olds Super 88, 1968 Falcon, 1968 Coronet RT and more. We have a few surprises for the Drag Racing enthusiasts as well. For pictures and ordering information please visit our Resin Roundup. Please remember, these resin kits and bodies are not complete kits and are only recommended for advanced builders. July 18, 2006: Iowa Shaker, 1970 Monte Carlo, 1967 Mustang  We just received the last installment of Model King's 1965 Falcon Altered Wheelbase Dragsters with the Iowa Shaker. Production on this kit was limited to 2500, which is sure to make it a future collector's item. The last Falcon kit with only 2500 kits was the Wild Child Falcon, and those sold out and disappeared quickly. We also have two more cars from the 'Fast and Furious 3' movie including the 1970 Monte Carlo and the 1967 Mustang Fastback. Both of these kits can be built stock or custom. For more pictures and ordering information, please visit the AMT Gallery. Thanks for stopping by! July 15, 2006: Revell Choppers, Donks, 2006 Nascar, Pirate Ship  This week's Model Car News will cover several mid-year new releases from Revell. We start with the newly tooled Corvette C6-R. The factory backed Corvette® Racing team won 10 of 11 races in 2005 clinching the GT1 class title in the American LeMans racing series, the fifth straight title for Chevy®. Piloting the #3 car was Ron Fellows, Johnny O'Connell and Max Papis and in the #4 car was Oliver Gavin, Olivier Baretta and Jan Magnussen. This new Revell plastic kit will feature an authentic newly-tooled C6R body and many new race parts. Street Date on this kit is August 2, 2006 and as with other new Revell Announcements, pre-orders are welcome now. To see pictures of all the new Revell kits for August, please visit our Coming Soon Gallery. While in the Coming Soon Gallery, be sure to check out Jairus Watson's rendition of Revell's four new kustom Chopper kits. Mean, loud and low. Just as they should be. They're all 1:12 scale, so they're big, too. Over 8 inches long when completed. Each will have either a long or short style frame and fork. Plus extra parts so you can customize yours-each will have two sets of wheels, two fuel tanks, two drive chain covers, two air cleaner covers and two different sets of exhaust pipes. There will be two coming out August 2, "Crusader" and "Aces Wild". Then look for two more in August, "Torch" and "Bone Daddy".  Next we have the Donks. Donks are the wildest new trend on the street scene and there is absolutely no way you can miss 'em! Forget about 20 inch rims, with these monsters, you may need to put an altimeter next to the gas gauge! This new Revell kit will also be released August 2, and will include stock wheels and tires along with these outrageous large rims and low profile tires, your choice of raised or stock suspensions, full engine detail and both custom and stock waterslide decals.  Many of you are raving about the quality and detail in the new Revell Metal & Plastic 1/6 scale Engine kits. September 6, we will begin shipping the new Chevy L89 Big Block. This engine found its way into many Chevy models during the 1960's and was one of the most feared motors on the street. With three two-barrel carbs, it cranked out 435 horsepower. This new Revell kit is painted in a correct shade of Chevy Engine Orange with silver on the cylinder heads to simulate the rare L89 aluminum heads. Highly detailed as you would expect including chrome plated plastic valve covers and air cleaner, fuel and vacuum lines, ignition wiring and rubber fan belts. This is an engine that many of you have asked for and it will look great on your shelf alongside your other engine kits.  Jimmie Johnson and the Lowes® sponsored crew is one of the most competitive teams on the NASCAR® NEXTEL® circuit. They're seemingly always up at or near the top of the point standings year in and year out. Now Revell brings you the new 2006 version of the #48 Monte Carlo™ SS™ with a new, accurate body and newly tooled dash with engraved electronics detail. Add the revised, accurate Lowes decal graphics and you have a sure winner for your shelf. This skill level 3 will begin shipping August 23 with the 2006 Dupont Monte Carlo. July 8, 2006: F & F Toyota, Smokey the Convoy Chaser, L'il Yeller, L'il Mixer   Hi folks, this week we have the new Veilside Toyota Supra from Fast and Furious 3 as well as Smokey the Convoy Chaser Dart. Your pre-orders for these items will begin shipping next week and new orders are welcome now. You can see both of these kits and get more information in the AMT Gallery.  We also are pleased to announce 4 new private production AMT kits from our friends at Stevens International. These include the always popular 1937 Chevy Coupe, the 1982 Jeep Commando, and two very rare old AMT show car kits, L'il Mixer and L'il Gasser. You can see pictures of and get ordering information for these great old kits now in the Coming Soon Gallery.  Finally, based on our suggestion, Model King plans to issue, for the first time, Hubert Platt's Georgia Shaker 1964 Fairlane T'bolt. This kit will also have decals for Phil Bonner's Daddy Warbucks Tbolt. Hubert always said the Thunderbolt was his favorite car. We should have news on the new Revell Choppers posted soon, so check back often. Thanks for stopping by! June 24, 2006: Richie Evans '36 Chevy Modified, AMT '66 Impala and '69 Torino Modifieds, 2006 Viper  They called him "The King of the Modfieds", and at long last we finally have the kit that honors the great Richie Evans in the orange # 61. This kit is from the MPC tooling and has the 'asphalt style' chassis. Our 1966 Impala Modified Stockers and 1969 Torino Modified Stockers are in route to us now. We anticipate that we can begin shipping these by Thursday June 29th. To see more pictures and obtain detailed ordering information on each of these new kits, please visit the AMT Gallery.  Finally, this week Revell released the all new 2006 Viper SRT-10 Coupe. Check out this kit and all the new Revell kits in the Revell Gallery now. Thanks for stopping by!  June 5, 2006: Two new 1968 Chevy resin kits  This week we have two new resin offerings from Model King resins including the 1968 Chevelle pictured here, and the 1968 Impala SS 427. Please visit our Resin Roundup for ordering information. Be sure to read all the information we have posted about resin as these resin transkits are not complete kits and are intended for advanced modelers. June 1, 2006: 2006 Corvette Coupe, 1967 Coronet, 1980's Cadillac, Pete 359, AMT 1957 Ford 
As planned, we have begun shipping five new Revell kits including the Stone, Woods, and Cook Willys, the 1967 Dodge Coronet 'Hemi' RT (2 'n 1), the 2006 Corvette ZO6 Coupe, the 1980's Cadillac Custom, and the Peterbilt 359 Snap kit. Pictures and ordering information are available now in the Revell Gallery.   Also, this week, AMT released a nice reissue of the 1957 Ford Fairlane (2 'n 1). Please visit our AMT Gallery for pictures of both the stock and custom versions. While you are there, you will also see a reissue of the 1967 Mustang Shelby 350 Fastback.  As most of you know, the Coronet was the mainstream mid-size model in the Dodge lineup and proved itself to be a dependable workhorse. But, if you checked off the box for the RT package, you received bucket seats and console, extra trim inside and out and access to the whole line of Dodge high-performance engines. The Revell 1967 Coronet kit is an old friend with some new parts including newly tooled large diameter wheels and low profile tires. Thankfully, the 'old school' stock wheels and tires are also present. The kit also includes a highly detailed chassis with seperately molded suspension, exhaust and drivetrain parts.  The newly tooled Revell 1980's Cadillac also deserves some mention. For many lowrider enthusiasts, it's not just how low, but also how long, and they don't come much bigger than this big Coupe DeVille. It's powerful V-8 engine, body-on-frame construction and luxurious interior trim make it a perfect candidate for the 'low 'n slow' treatment. This kit is crisply engraved and highly detailed with an opening hood revealing the big Cadillac V-8. The kit also features an opening truck revealing the obligatory big stereo and hydrolics. While we would like to see a stock version of this kit, this Cadillac custom is well worth the price of admission. Revell does offer a couple of chassis set-ups to run stock or low, but stock tires and wheels are not included. If you would like to see a true stock version of this Cadillac, why don't you let Revell know. You can provide them feedback on their web site at www.revell.com . Click the 'Contact Us' link, and then click the feedback form. They need to hear from more adult modelers. We have more great stuff to announce soon and the Summer is shaping up to be an exciting one for new kit releases. You can stay up to date right here on our web site, and you can also subscribe for free to our monthly email briefing. Thanks for stopping by! " Model Roundup does not sell or distribute any customer information " May 23, 2006: 1951 Anglia, Stone Woods & Cook, 1964 Plymouth Belvedere, Multi-Maverick, and '54 Chevy Gasser 
Hi Folks, three kits are arriving this week as expected including the Model King reissue of the Lindberg 1964 Plymouth, the Model King reissue of the 1951 Anglia Gasser and the Revell first issue of the Stone Woods and Cook Willys in the black paint Scheme. The 1964 Plymouth Belvedere (2 in 1) is a straight reissue of the Lindberg kit and includes both the Slant-6, and Commando V-8 building options. You can see pictures of this kit now in the Lindberg Gallery. We have been talking about the Anglia and SWC for several months. The Anglia is a straight reissue of the Revell kit molded in white, and the SWC uses the Big John Willys Gasser tooling from a few years back. You can see pictures of these kits now in the Revell Gallery.  We are also excited to announce two new Model King Limited Production kits coming this Fall including the 1953/54 Chevy Gasser and Ohio George Montgomery's Multi Maverick Dragster. Both kits will be molded in white and both are 1/25 scale. Check out the box art now in the Coming Soon Gallery.  May 12, 2006: Stone, Woods and Cook, 1965 Lincoln, 1963 Cobra, 1979 Ford Pickup  Hi Folks, we just received the AMT 1963 Cobras and 1965 Lincolns. More pictures and ordering information are available now in AMT Gallery..  Revell is running slightly ahead of schedule with the first ever 'black version' of the Stone, Woods, and Cook Willys. This kit utilizes the same tooling used in the Revell Big John Willys. Shipping with the SWC Willys, Revell will also be releasing the 2006 Z06 Vette, 1980's custom Cadillac in plastic, Pete 359 Conventional Snap kit and the 1967 Dodge Coronet (2 'n 1) with new parts. You can see each of these new items in the Coming Soon Gallery. While in the Coming Soon Gallery, be sure not to miss the new Model King/AMT 1979 Ford F-350 Off-Road Pickup. We are accepting pre-orders on this special private production kit which we expect to be released in August. Thanks for stopping by! May 6, 2006: MPC 1973 Mustang Funny Car Blue Max, Ferrari F-430, Revell Drag Engines, Testors Tall T Hi folks. This week we are excited to annouce that we have signed a licensing agreement with Raymond Beadle Racing to reissue the classic MPC 1973 Blue Max Mustang driven by Harry Schmidt. Production, limited to 5000, has been scheduled by AMT and we expect the kits to arrive in the August time frame. You may find pre-order information now in the Coming Soon Gallery.  Trumpeter is following their popular 1963 Nova kits with a nice 1/25 scale 1978 Monte Carlo Landau. Pre-orders are welcome now and we expect this kit to be released later this month. Finally, while in the preview Gallery you may want to also check out the new Testors Tandem Axle Trailer kit coming next month. Modelers always seem to be looking for trailer kits and this is a great chance to stock up.  Revell released three kits this week including the all new Hemi 426 Drag Racing Engine and the Ford 427 SOHC Drag Racing Engines. These authentic highly detailed die cast and plastic 1/6 scale engine kits have been a big hit with builders. Ordering information is available now in the Revell Gallery. While in the Revell Gallery, be sure to check out the new Ferrari F-430.  We are also pleased to present a couple of new kits from Testors this week. While we are not the biggest fans of diecast kits, sometimes the subject matter is so compelling that we have to carry them. Furthermore, Testors has established a great reputation for quality, detail and realism in their die cast kits. Take a peek at the all new Tall T and the 1941 Chevy Custsom now in the newly revised Testors Gallery. Thanks for stopping by. April 19, 2006: 1951 Anglias and 1964 Plymouths move into May  We have just learned that the Model King 1951 Anglia and 1964 Plymouths have moved into May. Similarly, the 1966 Impala and 1969 Torino Modified Stockers have slipped into July. You may review all revised shipping dates now in the Coming Soon Gallery. April 14, 2006: Henry J, 1974 Chevelle Malibu, Nascar Decals for Chevelle, AMT 1934 Ford, and 1967 GTO  Hi folks, the 1974 Chevelles arrived in our warehouse today and we will begin working through your pre-orders next week. As promised, we have five new Yesterday's decals to replicate authentic versions of this body style as it ran in "The Day". If you go to our Vintage Nascar Gallery, you will find images of some of the classic cars from this era driven by Bobby Allison, Cale Yarborough and AJ Foyt to name a few. Just scroll down to these particular decals and click the word image by the decal. If you wish to add any of these decals to your pre-orders please email us and be sure to include your name and zip code. We will be happy to include then with your shipment. We still have kits available for new orders. For ordering information on the Chevelles please visit the AMT Gallery. While in the AMT Gallery, you may also note that the new 1934 Ford Street Rod (2 'n 1) has arrived with the AMT/MPC 1967 GTO. The Henry J 1951 Kasier Gassers also arrived this week. You may find ordering information now in the Revell Gallery. We are offering a quantity discount on the 1974 Chevelles and Henry J's. You will notice the "Cheaper by the Dozen" special in the respective galleries. Y'all have a great Easter Weekend! April 7, 2006: 1972 Blazer  Hi Folks, the private production Model King 1972 Blazer with the newly retooled roof has arrived. We also have the Henry J's, and the '74 Malibus are due any minute. We are working through your pre-orders now and will begin shipping most pre-orders Monday April 17th. New orders on these items are welcome. Thanks for stopping by! April 11, 2006: Gridiron Grabber, '59 El Camino, '86 Monte Carlo  This week, the first of the exciting new kits for Spring have begun to arrive. First issued in 1965 as part of AMT's historic Trophy Series, the 1959 El Camino (3 'n 1) has always been a modeler's favorite. The 'Batmobile Styling' of the stock vehicle lends itself to many wild custom ideas. Speaking of customs, AMT also released the Gridiron Grabber this week. The Gridiron Grabber is a famous but rare old MPC Showcar from the 70's with a football motif and a ton of custom parts. Ordering information for both of these AMT models is available in the AMT Gallery.   With its racing inspired aerodynamic nose, the '86 Monte Carlo SS was one of the most popular of all Monte Carlos, and remains so to this day. Featuring the original notchback body style, the SS combined trim, good looks and potent V-8 power. Check out this custom version with hot wire wheels. Order information is available now in the Revell Gallery Thanks for stopping by. March 24, 2006: Sneak a Peek at the '68 Cougar:  Hi folks, we just got a picture of this build up of the exciting Model King 1968 Cougar Funny Car Set. The set includes a 1968 Cougar Funny Car from the vintage AMT tooling, along with the 1979 Bronco, and the Dual Axle racing trailer. What a set! Pre-order information is available now in the Coming Soon Gallery. We expect these to be released in late Summer-2006. While in the Gallery, be sure to check out Hubert Platt's Iowa Shaker Falcon which was also announced this week.  March 4, 2006: '72 Blazer, 74 Malibu, Henry J, '66 Impala Modified, '69 Torino Modified, '40 Ford with flathead V-8  This week we lead with 5 important Private Production kits expected in April including the 1974 Malibu Grand National Race Car, the Henry J Gasser, the 1972 Blazer, the 1966 Impala Modified Stocker and the 1969 Torino Modified Stocker. Detailed ordering information and pictures of each of these kits are available now in the Coming Soon Gallery. Pre-orders are suggested at this point as we tend to stock up based on your pre-orders. Remember, we do not bill your pre-orders until we ship. While in the Coming Soon Gallery be sure to take a look at 10 new AMT kits planned for 2006. We have not really focused on the 1972 Blazer which will arrive in April. Some of you will remember the original issue of this kit called the "Boondocker" issued in 1976. The kit was reissued in 1982 as the "Bandit", but the original authentic off-road tires and the roof were absent and apparently the tooling was lost. Then, along came the Model King to finance the restoration of the lost parts. The newly restored Model King Blazer molded in white will include the roof and original off-road tires, and this restoration expense explains the higher price on this particular kit. You may want to note that the picture featured above is not a real Blazer, but a model built from a Model King Test shot by master modeler Ken Hamilton. Ken also, built the trailer diorama which you can barely see in the background from the Model King Camper kit.  Finally this week, we have some early arrivals from Revell. Expected in April but available now are the new 1940 Ford Street Rod, the 1932 Ford Highboy, the 1966 GTO and the Acura RSX. Although basically nice Revell reissues, the big news is the new detailed flathead V-8 which Revell has popped in the 1940 Ford Street Rod. Combined with the dropped front axle and custom wheels, Revell provides even more building opportunites for an already great kit. Check out all the new Revell kits now in the Revell Gallery  February 20, 2006: Accurate Miniatures 1963 Corvette Grand Sports  Hi folks, we just received the first two of the Accurate Miniatures Corvette Grand Sports. These highly detailed and perfectly executed 1/24 scale plastic kits set a new standard when they were first released several years back. Now, back with their unique photo-etch and new authentic paint schemes and decals, these kits are sure to please both the Corvette and Endurance Racing Enthusiasts. Check out more pictures and obtain ordering informaton now in the Other Manufacturer's Gallery.  Also, this week four new kits from Revell have arrived including the 1941 Willys Street Rod, the 1932 Ford, the ever popular and in demand 1998 Ramair Firebird. The 1969 Camaro hardtop rounds out the new Revell kits for February. Check them all out now in the Revell Gallery February 14, 2006: MPC Tiger Shark We just got news from the New York Toy Fair that AMT's Special Toy Fair Exclusive kit this year will be the MPC Tiger Shark. Designed by Bill Cushenberry and originally issued in 1964 as the Car Craft Dream Rod, this particular kit in 1/25 scale has always been most sought after by builders and collectors. Average collector prices range from about $170.00 to $220.00 for a nice original. In 1966 MPC reissued the kit with minor modifications as the Tiger Shark. Some of you will remember the classic Turntable Display Stand which will be included with this reissue. AMT tells us that the kits will be ready in July and will be manufactured to order, so we need your pre-orders now. Until we have an AMT part number, you may order with the code AMT tigershark. Pre-ordering information is available now in our Coming Soon Gallery. Remember, we do not bill pre-orders until they are shipped and you are always welcome to add to or cancel pre-orders.  We will leave you this week with a picture of a tasty tidbit coming from Model King
later this
year. We do not have pricing information yet, and we are not accepting pre-orders. Preliminary plans have the
the 1968 STP Cougar Funny Car kit (not pictured) on a trailer pulled by a late '70's Bronco. This planned Combo kit
will obviously be attractive. As soon as we have more concrete
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February 10, 2006: 1965 Chevelle Modified, 1965 Fairlane Modified, Chrysler 300C, AMT Sprint Car/Super Modified (4 'n 1), New LaFrance Firetruck  Hi Folks, several significant kits arrived this week including the AMT 1965 Chevelle and Fairlane Modifieds from Model King, the vintage AMT Sprint Car/Super Modified from Dirt Track Racing, the sleek 2005 Chrysler 300C from AMT, and finally an all new American LaFrance Pumper from Trumpeter. We just received these kits on Friday the 10th and we will begin shipping your pre-orders that included these kits this week. We still have kits available for new orders, but the Modifieds and Sprint Cars could be in tight supply quickly. Please note that we have a larger than usual order backlog, and we are running about three days behind on shipping. You will find pricing and ordering information on each of these new kits now in AMT Gallery.   With 326 total plastic and photo-etch parts the new Trumpeter American LaFrance Pumper is sure to be a hit with Emergency Equipment modelers. This highly detailed plastic kit in 1/25 scale features authentic interior and exterior details. The kit is unpainted, as we like it, and includes realistic decals. Ordering information is available now in the Other Manufacturer's Gallery January 27, 2006: 1959 Imperial, Daddy Warbucks Mustang, 1978 Vega Pro Stock, 1970 Ford Galaxie,  The Model King 1965 Altered Wheelbase Daddy Warbucks Mustangs and the 1959 Imperials have just arrived in our warehouse! The Warbucks Mustang is essentially like the Dick Brannon Bronco A/FX Mustang, only this time, with Phil Bonner/Warbucks decals. The 1959 Imperial, molded in white, can be built as a hardtop or convertible. Most of the original custom parts are included including the famous 'toilet seat' spare tire holder. The Imperial is a straight reissue from the 1959 tooling, and kits of this era did not include a detailed engine. The Car you see featured |