peteski Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 (edited) On 4/14/2024 at 7:18 AM, iamcokekid said: Supply problem Testors. Yes, because testors is bankrupt. As for model kits, yes, sadly they are no longer carrying kits at all. Since this is your first post, welcome to the forum. Really?! Where exactly did you read that? What is your reputable sources for this information? Testors is just a brand name under the Rustoleum brand, which in turn is owned by a giant chemical manufacturer named RPM. Testors would not just go bankrupt. Besides, Michaels didn't just carry Testors paint products. Kits they sold were made by other manufacturers (Testors never actually produced any of their own kits, and they were all reboxings of other manufacturer's kits anyway). Edited April 16 by peteski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 On 4/14/2024 at 8:18 AM, iamcokekid said: ... testors is bankrupt. Really!? Interesting. How do you know this? What is the source of your information? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim H. Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 If you are in Maine, Reny's is a great department store worth checking out. There are a few near the Portland area and I was surprised to find they sells kits and Testors paint. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in Berwyn Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 (edited) My local Michael’s in Utah is down to room for 6 different kits and paint is gone? Edited April 21 by Chris in Berwyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted June 4 Author Share Posted June 4 On 4/16/2024 at 5:10 PM, Jim H. said: If you are in Maine, Reny's is a great department store worth checking out. There are a few near the Portland area and I was surprised to find they sells kits and Testors paint. A few years ago I shopped at Reny's in Ellsworth, Maine. But did not see any Reny's in Bangor. This was close to 10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET. Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Just a heads up, the Michaels in St.Catharines on 4th ave. has new models in stock. The 71 Mustang, olds 442,  etc. so they are carrying them again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curb Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 I was at the local Michaels store (Saint John, NB, Canada) on Friday and they had a few Revell kits. They had the Rev. '71 Mustang Boss 351 $39.99. Unfortunately the only coupon was 40% off on line orders.  When the email flyer arrived, there was a 30% coupon. I went yesterday and noticed there was a variety of Revell kits . I purchased the '71 Mustang . I was told that hobby shops wanting to sell Revell kits, have to purchase their complete line. Vehicles, Boats, Planes, etc. If this is the case, there is probably a problem with Michael's distribution system. The exchange rate certainly affects the price of model kits in Canada. $1.37 today.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted August 29 Author Share Posted August 29 I must check out our local Halifax and area Michaels. We have 3, one in Halifax, one in Dartmouth and one in Bedford. All are less then 20 minutes from my home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 51 minutes ago, Kenmojr said: I must check out our local Halifax and area Michaels. We have 3, one in Halifax, one in Dartmouth and one in Bedford. All are less then 20 minutes from my home. It may change on the lead-up to Christmas, but the Michaels in Dartmouth had none two months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Ranchero Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Here in Sault Ontario, Michaels has absoultely no trace of kits or supplies. They used to have a whole isle dedicated to model cars, and then they got pushed to one shelf on the back wall, and now there's like puzzles and stuff. Kinda unfortunate, but being a border town, usually just get across the bridge to Sault Michigan and into Hobby Lobby, or farther down to St. Ignace where there's a real neat model car shop, and one in downtown Traverse city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 (edited) On 8/29/2024 at 11:24 AM, Bainford said: It may change on the lead-up to Christmas, but the Michaels in Dartmouth had none two months ago. This morning (Fri - Aug 30, 2024) I went to Michaels in Dartmouth and they had four copies of the Revell 71 Boss 351 Mustang. So I picked up one and used their 40% off coupon. The model's regular price was $39.99 and I paid $23.99, plus 3.60 tax for 27.59. I was told they had a few more different Revell car models which were all sold out with more to come. Edited August 31 by Kenmojr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 23 minutes ago, Kenmojr said: This morning (Fri - Aug 30, 2024) I went to Michaels in Dartmouth and they had four copies of the Revell 71 Boss 351 Mustang. So I picked up one and used their 40% off coupon. The model's regular price was $39.99 and I paid $23.99, plus 3.60 tax for 27.59. I was told they had a few more different Revell car models which were all sold out with more to come. Cheers Ken, that's good to know. Even the regular price is the best I've seen locally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Eh? Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 I have to extend a thanks to both Ken and Trevor. It has been quite a while since I have checked out a Michaels, mostly due to the decline in the model section. With a 40% coupon, I went for a visit. I was pleasantly surprised to find the new Revell '71 Boss 351 Mustang at $39.99. After taking off 40% and adding back tax, it was $27.11, which is a really good price these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 The two other Michaels in Halifax area (Bedford and Byaers Lake in Halifax) were sold out of car models. But I was told more are expected soon. With those 30 & 40 percent off coupons, Michaels may not have the best selection, BUT they have the very best prices in Halifax. All we need in Canada is Hobby Lobby. The closes one to me is in Bangor, Maine. And Hobby Lobby also offers coupons as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave G. Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 I notice too that Hobby Lobby here locally, has cut down their selection of model kits. I would say 1/3 less or maybe even half, from a year or two ago. Also I don't see the 40% off on plastic models sign as often. Or else I've just hit it wrong. This is SE MA USA. We have a well stocked hobby store less than a mile away from HL, if you can stand his prices. But they have about every kit out there, currently in production from major brands. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 (edited) The Michaels near me just got a truck load of Jeep Wranglers and Revell Mustangs in. But it was the 442 that followed me home.? Edited September 6 by NOBLNG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 I saw these kits in a new Michael's store in Kenosha, Wisconsin, several weeks ago. A lot of Revell and Airfix on one side, with a section of Gundam kits across the aisle. Was pleasantly surprised to see the Revell Evil Iron trike there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Eh? Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 19 hours ago, Don Sikora II said: I saw these kits in a new Michael's store in Kenosha, Wisconsin, several weeks ago. A lot of Revell and Airfix on one side, with a section of Gundam kits across the aisle. Was pleasantly surprised to see the Revell Evil Iron trike there. If ever I saw a Bandai Gundam kit in a Canadian Michaels, I would buy it for the pure joy you usually experience in building a Bandai kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 On 9/1/2024 at 8:56 PM, Kenmojr said: Â All we need in Canada is Hobby Lobby. The closes one to me is in Bangor, Maine. And Hobby Lobby also offers coupons as well. Though not Hobby Lobby, I have heard that a Great Hobbies branch is opening in Dartmouth Crossing in the next few months. Not sure how good they are for plastic kits, but any new hobby type store will be welcome around here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted September 27 Author Share Posted September 27 Great Hobbies has been open in Dartmouth Crossing for 2 or 3 months now. I visited their shop several weeks ago. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 The Michaels by me recently got in some Torinos, Road Runners, GSXs, Foose Impalas and more of the F150 Raptors.? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted November 8 Share Posted November 8 Cheers Greg. Decent prices, too. I'll check locally next time I'm in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted November 8 Share Posted November 8 On 11/7/2024 at 2:59 PM, NOBLNG said: The Michaels by me recently got in some Torinos, Road Runners, GSXs, Foose Impalas and more of the F150 Raptors.? I'd be in for a BOSS and a Cobra Jet Torino and maybe even a Mach 1.....?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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