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Post by Brandon on Nov 22, 2015 11:52:41 GMT -6
In the past I've banged on the model car companies and their lackluster box art and lack of three-n-one versions on the exterior more than once. I must say the last few times I've been in the model car aisle, I have been highly impressed. I just want to say thank you to you guys behind the scenes for making them come to life once again. Now, if we can just do something about the $27 price tag...  For me to buy a kit for myself and the two boys it's nearly $90 for a Saturday's worth of fun... However, once again, thank you guys, and keep up the good work. They look great!  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2015 7:31:09 GMT -6
Most of the R2 box art credit goes to John G.......He finds the coolest vintage or has retro looking new art. Moebius is on the trend too......but with such a sort history....retro look. Revell needs to jump on the trend.
Agreed that $27 is too high.....but lots on net guys beat those $$$.
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Post by donculley on Nov 23, 2015 8:56:55 GMT -6
Most of the R2 box art credit goes to John G.......He finds the coolest vintage or has retro looking new art. Moebius is on the trend too......but with such a sort history....retro look. Revell needs to jump on the trend. Agreed that $27 is too high.....but lots on net guys beat those $$$. I totally agree with you guys , the box art in the hobby store really draws me in again, like it did when I was a kid . And as much as I'd like to buy the kits at the store ,I just cant pay the 28.00 and more they are asking ,and I'm sure a kid that wants to try building a model wont buy one either. I'll buy paint ,brushes, etc there, but I have to buy the kits online . |
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Post by showrodjohn on Nov 26, 2015 2:21:35 GMT -6
Yep the box art is great.
Try buying kits in Australia some are $55.
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Post by Rallymaster on Nov 26, 2015 5:15:31 GMT -6
My local hobby store closed so I have not seen prices in a while. Brandon, is that American dollars?  I had to call up a CPI calculator to check this out. I used 1970 and a two-buck kit. As you can see below, here is what it said: $2.00 in 1970 has the same buying power as $12.26 in 2015.So what's going on man?--DR |
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Post by chromecop on Nov 26, 2015 5:40:01 GMT -6
In Sweden, IF I'm lucky enough to find a store that actually sells kits, I usually have to pay about 35-40 USD for a regular AMT/Revell kit and then another $10-20 for a Tamiya kit!
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