New from Danbury Mint

[Yenkocamaro]

Hey Guys, just thought I would let you know of a new release from Danbury Mint. They commissioned Acme to use the HWY61 1/24th mold of a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi.  $149.00 + $9.00 Shipping. Check it out on their site if you are interested.

 

Cheers,

Lance

[Snake45]

It's beautiful, but I simply can't afford that kind of whipout for one model. Guess I'll have to make do with my $15 Johnny Lightning filling the Challenger slot on my 1/24 Diecast shelf.

[High octane]

Hmmm, you've got my interest. What site is that ACME or Hwy 61? Thanks.

[Yenkocamaro]

Hmmm, you've got my interest. What site is that ACME or Hwy 61? Thanks.

Hey Nick, its on the Danbury mint site.

http://www.danburymint.com/Collectibles/SearchResult?Keywords=diecast+cars&All=1&cm_st=1&cm_s=diecast+cars

Cheers,

Lance

[Harry P.]

Actually Danbury Mint is no longer manufacturing model cars. They are only selling this one on their site, it's actually manufactured by Acme Diecasts. I have no idea how this deal came about.

[AzTom]

When DM was still making models they sold some that were made by GMP, now Acme.   This car was made by Highway 61 a few years ago and can be found for as low as $25.00. It will be a different color. 

[Yenkocamaro]

Actually Danbury Mint is no longer manufacturing model cars. They are only selling this one on their site, it's actually manufactured by Acme Diecasts. I have no idea how this deal came about.

Thanks Harry, I already knew that. I guess you didn't read my post My source said it was made by Acme using a HWY61 mold for Danbury Mint.

 

Cheers,

Lance

[vamach1]

Is ACME on the same level of quality?   It does not look like it is.

[Geno]

It's beautiful, but I simply can't afford that kind of whipout for one model. Guess I'll have to make do with my $15 Johnny Lightning filling the Challenger slot on my 1/24 Diecast shelf.

Richard, M2 makes some really beautiful Challengers for around 20 bucks, way better than the JL version.

[Snake45]

Richard, M2 makes some really beautiful Challengers for around 20 bucks, way better than the JL version.

I know. My Walmart had some a couple months ago, in Hemi Orange. I gave one a very hard look, and then decided I didn't really need another Challenger--at least not that particular color combination--20 frogs worth. Another color might have floated my boat. (I have two of their '69 Camaros and three of their '65-66 Mustangs, all of which are better than their JL counterparts, which I also have.)

[Harry P.]

Is ACME on the same level of quality?   It does not look like it is.

Same level as Danbury Mint? No.

[Harry P.]

Thanks Harry, I already knew that. I guess you didn't read my post My source said it was made by Acme using a HWY61 mold for Danbury Mint.

 

Cheers,

Lance

You said "Hey Guys, just thought I would let you know of a new release from Danbury Mint."

I just wanted to make it clear that there are no more new releases from Danbury Mint, as they are out of the model car business now... just in case someone thought that maybe DM was back to manufacturing new models. I'm sure you knew what you were talking about... I just wanted to clarify for others.