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there are some new Revell kits they just announced. most we already knew of

snap Hummer H2 (i'm guessing that this is based off the glue kit)
snap Mustang GT500
2008 Mustang Gt500 KR (we already knew this one)
2008 Mustang Bullitt ( iwas going to make one of these out of the 06 Mustang kit....guess i'm not now)
1968 Mustang from the movie Bullitt
1957 Chevy 150 (we already knew this one)
2007 Charger Super Bee (off the uptown tooling?)

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Ok. I need the 57, The 68 Bullitt, And maybe the 08 Bullitt. Man my list just keeps growing. I keep telling my wife that I have enough models and Im not buying anymore. Ha Ha .

She knows better than that!!!

Thanks for the info Gasman. Do you know any release dates?

Ed :lol:

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2008 Mustang Gt500 KR (we already knew this one)

2008 Mustang Bullitt ( iwas going to make one of these out of the 06 Mustang kit....guess i'm not now)

1968 Mustang from the movie Bullitt

2007 Charger Super Bee (off the uptown tooling?)

I will take these...

not sure what this one is though

1957 Chevy 150 (we already knew this one)

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Good stuff; looking forward to the KR and sounds like the Uptown Super Bee will be a lot closer to stock than the previous kit.

Interesting to note that by the time these new kits hit, prices for Revell kits will be 30% higher than just a few months ago. The retail price for most of the new kits is $21.95.

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I will take these...

not sure what this one is though

1957 Chevy 150 (we already knew this one)

That's this one here Clay...........

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VERY popular back in the "old" days! What's pictured is the "Black Widow" which was a successful racer back then. Not sure if Revell will give us the parts or not to build that one as I thought it was originally cancelled. :lol:

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:D 21.95???!!! Wow it sure seems like Revell has forgotten about the younger builders with the price increases.I myself don't care, I'll keep on buyin , but these younger kids will have to get their parents to buy their kits for them.I can bet money ALOT of woulda been modelers won't get into the hobby simply because they can't afford them! Snap kits or not if a kid ain't got the money NO amount of "beginner"kits will help.21.95, yeeeesh,Pretty soon ONLY us old farts will be able to afford em! :huh:;)
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VERY popular back in the "old" days! What's pictured is the "Black Widow" which was a successful racer back then. Not sure if Revell will give us the parts or not to build that one as I thought it was originally cancelled. ;)

Revell's flyer says "'57 Chevy 150 Sedan "Blackwidow" 2 'n 1 Special Edition". The kit itself was never really canceled; marketing "canceled" the "California Wheels" 2 'n 1 as it was originally to appear, and now it's to be marketed as a "Special Edition".

The snap Hummer and GT500 are 1/32 scale.

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Revell's flyer says "'57 Chevy 150 Sedan "Blackwidow" 2 'n 1 Special Edition". The kit itself was never really canceled; marketing "canceled" the "California Wheels" 2 'n 1 as it was originally to appear, and now it's to be marketed as a "Special Edition".

The snap Hummer and GT500 are 1/32 scale.

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I didn't even notice the Fairlane. thats great news if it will be stock. those 1:32 scale snaps look nice too. the slot car guys will like them. I'm guessing all the 1:32 reissues have been good sellers. they still have the snap 69 Camaro as coming out in August

no news about the 87 Cutlass and 87 Regal. I'm still hoping they eventually get done. but i'm not going to hold my breath.

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There are a couple there I want. But one question, whats with the "08 Bullitt Mustang" ? Was it something a custom builder or Ford did? I just really hope Hollywood's not gonna ruin another classic movie. Just never heard of the car. Thanks.

That's Ford's "celebration" more or less of the 40th anniversary of the Bullitt movie.

It's Ford's way of paying homage to one of the best car chase scenes ever to hit film. Not to mention it'll be one of the last special editions of this particular series Mustang.

Word has it that '09 will be a very short model year as the restyled '10's are getting an early intro. The shape Ford's in however, all that can change on a dime! ;)

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:D 21.95???!!! Wow it sure seems like Revell has forgotten about the younger builders with the price increases.I myself don't care, I'll keep on buyin , but these younger kids will have to get their parents to buy their kits for them.I can bet money ALOT of woulda been modelers won't get into the hobby simply because they can't afford them! Snap kits or not if a kid ain't got the money NO amount of "beginner"kits will help.21.95, yeeeesh,Pretty soon ONLY us old farts will be able to afford em! :huh:;)

video games are $40-$60 a game, not including the system, so there still alot cheaper then them

That's Ford's "celebration" more or less of the 40th anniversary of the Bullitt movie.

It's Ford's way of paying homage to one of the best car chase scenes ever to hit film. Not to mention it'll be one of the last special editions of this particular series Mustang.

Word has it that '09 will be a very short model year as the restyled '10's are getting an early intro. The shape Ford's in however, all that can change on a dime! blink.gif

From what i've read there only making 45,000 mustangs in 09. compared to close to 100,000 this year. the 2010's should be out around June-July

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Cool deal I'll probably get it too then. Thanks for the info. I'm just glad to hear we're not gonna be subjected to some terrible remake with someone like Adam Sandler playing Steve Mcqueen's role and turning it into some "action-comedy". And I totally agree that is one of the best chases ever to be filmed. Thanks.

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I guess Ford is doing the same thing as GM did with the Camero, first they had a retro style concept like this:

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but decided to go with this, don't get me wrong I love the fact that they revamped it but I liked the retro style better.

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Here is a couple of shots for the 2010 concept completely away from the retro style. But I have to say I kinda like it.

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Wonder if Dodge is gonna do ths same thing with the Challenger?

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Also here is a shot of a concept El Camino

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I think this could be achieved in 1:2 scale with a new camero kit and an El Camino kit. Unless someone has already done it.

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dang 21.95 :huh::o . Thats almost half of my alowance. Probaly is with tax. Dang i think the only thing i will get then is the 57 post. The rest i will wait for swaps or will do my own conversions. I think the only place you can get cheap kits but with limited genres is at kb toys for amt kits 7.98 or on sale right now for 5.98. Well lets see.

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Hobby Lobby frequently runs sales where they offer kits at 30 percent off the regular price. Plus, they have coupons every other week or so good for 40 percent off any item in the store.

As for me, rising kit prices is one of the reasons I got a PT job at a LHS. Can you say "employee discount?" :o:huh:

I wish I had a LHS close by, or I would do that. But the nearest one is Michaels and its 45 minutes away.

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wish i still had a hobby lobby. Here in so cal there are no hobby lobbys only micheals which have great coupons but always have the same darn thing. With those prices i think i will always wait till a swap and get me kits there or trade with the great people on this forum. Well lets see what happens.

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YAWN! :blink:

Nothing on that flyer for me... except maybe, just maybe, the Hind helicopter if it's the old Monogram in 1/48, which I started 15 years ago and lost it since then.....

Well, at least I'll save money for more paint and parts :huh:

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YAWN! :blink:

Nothing on that flyer for me... except maybe, just maybe, the Hind helicopter if it's the old Monogram in 1/48, which I started 15 years ago and lost it since then.....

Well, at least I'll save money for more paint and parts :huh:

What? You don't care for Mustangs? B)B):o

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