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Post by davevan1 on Aug 30, 2018 14:20:08 GMT -6
Per a press release from Atlantis Models they have bought the Revell Monogram Renwal Aurora tooling that was stored in ILL. No list of what tooling was acquired so it's all speculation as to what it includes. I think the original tooling for TD kits were in ILL....but the retooled TD kits (Rommel, Dragon ) were in China. Only time will tell. Atlantis then spun off the NASCAR racing tools to Salvino's JR Model Co.
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Post by Bert on Aug 30, 2018 18:32:21 GMT -6
I look forward to more information. Thanks Dave.
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Post by rapidtransit on Sept 10, 2018 6:16:34 GMT -6
I sure hope a lot of the T.D. stuff they got and hope they will reproduce it may be the Mean maverick ,Super Digger, Rattler ect.... only time will tell.
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Post by kabdriver on Sept 25, 2018 2:21:54 GMT -6
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Post by davevan1 on Sept 25, 2018 6:06:54 GMT -6
Thanks for posting that TD note......I've been following this since Hobbico stumbled......a interesting time.
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Post by 41chevy on Sept 25, 2018 14:16:27 GMT -6
** PRESS RELEASE **
Contact: President: Peter Vetri FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel. (631) 499-6733
Email: sales@atlantis-models.com
Atlantis Models "Preserving the Past while Building the Future"
LONG ISLAND, NY, August 29th 2018 – Atlantis Model Co., manufacturer of plastic models and toys has purchased the tooling for many plastic model kits from the new owners of Revell, Revell Inc. USA-Blitz Partners. These molds were from the tooling banks of Monogram, Revell, Aurora and Renwal, some dating back to the early 1950s. They were stored in Revell’s Elk Grove facility in the great state of Illinois and represent Automotive, Aircraft, Ships, Military, Figures, Space and many other interesting subjects.
Peter Vetri, President of Atlantis, states, “It's a lifelong dream to own this historic tooling and archive material related to these molds; to be able to preserve the tooling is a real honor. We look forward to reissuing many classics that have not been available in quite some time. All of the model kits will be made here in the USA and all the tooling and the Archive have been moved from Elk Grove to our facilities in Deer Park, NY. I would personally like to thank Julie Dombrowski, Edward Sexton, Lou Aguilera, Chris Borris and the legendary Ken Funk for the hard work they did at Revell over the years and especially the last few months which were a difficult closure for them.”
The deal was worked out shortly after the Hobbico bankruptcy was settled out. It was a very smooth transaction. It took about 2 months to complete from start to finish. Rick DelFavero, VP of operations, states, “I think model enthusiasts around the world will be pleasantly surprised in the coming years to see what the tooling bank and Historical Archive contains. We believe our releases will appeal not only to people that saw the original issues of these kits, but also to a new generation that can help expand and grow the hobby!”
Look for kits to hit store shelves 1st qtr 2019, our 10 Year Anniversary!
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Post by donculley on Sept 25, 2018 19:36:37 GMT -6
Well that definitely seems like good news !
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 10, 2018 7:31:14 GMT -6
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Post by davevan1 on Oct 10, 2018 7:38:02 GMT -6
On OCT 25 Atlantis will publish a list of the kits they will produce the first 6 months of 2019......let's hope!
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 10, 2018 7:41:12 GMT -6
I saw a list somewhere of what people THOUGHT they had, but I can't find it any more.
Excited to find out what's on there. I suspect the Unreal Roller and those C-Cabs like the Moon Mixer and so on is gonna be asking too much - but anything that we haven't seen for a while will be cool! Very exciting!
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Post by TooOld on Oct 10, 2018 15:17:18 GMT -6
During a recent discussion with TD he said that Atlantis has "most" of the molds for his kits and that they will begin reissuing some right away . It's uncertain which molds they don't have or why (possibly ones collecting dust in China) but it sounds like we could see some that haven't been reissued in decades !  |
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 10, 2018 15:25:58 GMT -6
Oh wow! EXCITING! Thanks Bob!
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Post by rapidtransit on Oct 13, 2018 14:38:20 GMT -6
Just can't wait to see witch one's
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Post by rapidtransit on Oct 14, 2018 14:54:07 GMT -6
Just got this off FB today 🍔🍺🏈🏁 GOOD AFTERNOON everyone ! Some cool news to pass on , straight from the man himself ( Mr. Tom Daniels ! ) The new Revell Germany merger will have a separate line called :Revell USA LLC. They will be releasing in the first 1/4 of 2019 the TDs classic's " Baja Bandito " and " Rommel's Rod " Also east coast model co. ATLANTIS , who recently purchased some old toolings from the Monogram plant in Illinois , will be releasing many old TD monogram kits ( many rare ones we have not seen for sometime ) Starting with the "Ghost of the Red Baron" and the "Lil Red Baron" snap-tite ! This is all good news for the hobby we love !
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 14, 2018 16:17:02 GMT -6
Oh wow! AMAZING!!! Thanks for posting dude!
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Post by petec210 on Oct 15, 2018 4:51:07 GMT -6
Horn Toad. Please!
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 15, 2018 6:33:36 GMT -6
I would LOVE a Horn Toad! Or, you know, six
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Post by rapidtransit on Oct 15, 2018 19:17:41 GMT -6
was the Horn toad not turned into the Rattler which I would rather see ?
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 15, 2018 21:32:40 GMT -6
Yeah, I believe it was....I'd take a Rattler too!
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Post by rapidtransit on Oct 16, 2018 10:21:36 GMT -6
I wonder if Atlantis also got the Dave Deals wheels molds ? I guess time will tell .
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Post by rapidtransit on Oct 21, 2018 17:47:25 GMT -6
Look for Atlantis announcement this Thursday 25 for the Q1 & Q2 2019
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 22, 2018 2:03:41 GMT -6
Look for Atlantis announcement this Thursday 25 for the Q1 & Q2 2019 I’ve been excited about this announcement! Can’t wait to hear what they have! |
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Post by TooOld on Oct 29, 2018 8:58:40 GMT -6
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 29, 2018 11:36:01 GMT -6
Nice! Exciting! I'd take one of each of those! Particularly excited about the Li'l Baron!
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Post by rapidtransit on Oct 29, 2018 17:29:05 GMT -6
Was kinda disappointed how Atlantis did not make the announcement on the 25th but I'll still get one of the LiL Red barons ,but it's fun they never listed tGotrb ? so will it be coming out ? I guess time will tell .
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Post by TooOld on Oct 30, 2018 5:14:23 GMT -6
Was kinda disappointed how Atlantis did not make the announcement on the 25th but I'll still get one of the LiL Red barons ,but it's fun they never listed tGotrb ? so will it be coming out ? I guess time will tell . Everybody knew about the Ghost Of The Red Baron so I didn't show it again , I was more excited that Atlantis has the Ed Roth molds . The Ghost is on the website too !   |
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Post by rapidtransit on Oct 30, 2018 12:31:04 GMT -6
Here is the master list .  |
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Post by rapidtransit on Oct 30, 2018 12:58:50 GMT -6
I just pre-ordered my Ghost of the Red baron so happy !
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 30, 2018 15:39:57 GMT -6
I just pre-ordered my Ghost of the Red baron so happy ! Ohhh cool! Where did you order from? |
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Post by rapidtransit on Oct 30, 2018 18:03:42 GMT -6
I got it from CultTVman Hobby shop Pre-order $27.99
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