1/18 Die Cast KITT Coming In December

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Post by HondaSiR » Wed Nov 17, 2004 11:37 am

Let's just hope that those pics are part of the prototype cars. Check out HLJ.com, they also have a new pic (I think) of the Aoshima KARR (front view too). Unfortunately, the color of KARR's scanner cannot be distinguished, its colored black. Hopefully when it lights up, its gonna be yellow. Strangely, the Aoshima KARR has white tire letterings now. Weird.

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Post by MrPayner » Wed Nov 17, 2004 3:34 pm

DanielB - did you purchase the ETRL model or the Aoshima?

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Post by DanielB » Wed Nov 17, 2004 4:47 pm

I've got a pre-order for the ERTL version - awaiting it to arrive with the retailer.
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Post by corlando52 » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:27 pm

Dan,
What's GPL's website? I'd like to see it...

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Post by DanielB » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:29 pm

http://www.grandprixlegends.com - go into the diecast website, and then click on the latest releases.
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Post by corlando52 » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:34 pm

Dan,
Thanks, I saw it! Cool! But it doesn't say they have it in stock, does it? Did you speak to your contact there?

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Post by DanielB » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:45 pm

The item has always previoulsy had the standard ERTL photo, with a sentence saying that it's due in November. It no longer has a release date in the description, and they've got two pics which nobody else has.

My contact isn't with GPL - my pre-order is with a ModelZone branch. I've just been watching GPL's website for any changes, because they tend to get stocks of all diecasts before most other retailers, and they update their website quite often.
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Post by Skav » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:55 pm

If the orange foglights are on the car, it'll re-inforce my decision to go with Aoshima.

White lettering on tyres I can take, orange fog lights i cannot.
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Post by corlando52 » Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:06 pm

Dan,
I wrote to GPL and asked if they had it in stock and ready to ship, or are they just taking pre-orders. I'll let you know what they say...

PS...I agree about the orange lights, but if they're stickers, not a big deal...
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Post by DanielB » Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:07 pm

Cool - I've already e-mailed them about it before. Don't want to make a nuisance of myself....
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Post by imranbecks » Wed Nov 17, 2004 9:46 pm

Now the question is if the models have been officially released yet.... I sure hope that both ERTL and Aoshima will release the models at the same time.... Can u feel it, we are getting closer to its release!!!!
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Post by corlando52 » Thu Nov 18, 2004 3:34 pm

I was in WalMart yesterday and still no KITT...they had the General Lee and Monkeemobile, but no KITT.

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Post by MischievousJoe » Thu Nov 18, 2004 7:13 pm

NOW I'm starting to get very impatient. LOL

Why can't they just put it out already!? :D
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Post by imranbecks » Thu Nov 18, 2004 10:00 pm

MischievousJoe wrote:NOW I'm starting to get very impatient. LOL

Why can't they just put it out already!? :D
My thoughts exactly!!! Really tired of waiting.. Been saving up $$$ for this...
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Post by MischievousJoe » Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:47 pm

imranbecks wrote:
MischievousJoe wrote:NOW I'm starting to get very impatient. LOL

Why can't they just put it out already!? :D
My thoughts exactly!!! Really tired of waiting.. Been saving up $$$ for this...
I would at least settle for some *official* pictures of the *finished* product, from the *official* Joyride site!
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Post by DanielB » Fri Nov 19, 2004 3:39 pm

Just been looking around the net - http://www.exoticar.com has KITT in their "latest arrivals" section, and they have a photo of it. Sent an e-mail to confirm that they do have it in stock...

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Taking a closer look - it looks identical to the one in the GPL photos - i.e. no white lettering on the tyres, and the orange fog light. I think it's been released and this is what the ERTL version, at leats, will look like - just got an automated response from this company saying it will take anything upto 3 days to reply to my enquiry!
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Post by corlando52 » Fri Nov 19, 2004 4:13 pm

I spoke to someone at the local KB Toys where they also have the General Lee and Monkeemobile. He says they don't get advanced notice of what's on the truck. He's getting a shipment today, but doesn't know if KITT's on it. I'll check back.

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Post by DanielB » Fri Nov 19, 2004 4:36 pm

Did you not get an email back from GPL?

I think it's out now - will just take a week or so to hit stores from the warehouses. GPL is a warehouse - they don't have any other outlets, only their mail order service.
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Post by sarfraz » Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:51 pm

....I would think that places like Model Zone and Hamleys (in London) would have KITT in any day soon. There usually just as quick as GPL on getting their stock.

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Post by DanielB » Fri Nov 19, 2004 6:01 pm

sarfraz wrote:....I would think that places like Model Zone and Hamleys (in London) would have KITT in any day soon. There usually just as quick as GPL on getting their stock.

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Hope so - my order is with a Model Zone branch.
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Post by imranbecks » Fri Nov 19, 2004 10:29 pm

Damn.... The model actually looks good with the t-top removed...
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This is all for the release of the ERTL model.... What about Aoshima????? :cry:
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Post by MischievousJoe » Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:54 pm

What do you guys think of this photo of KITT I found?

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Post by PBH » Sat Nov 20, 2004 12:01 am

That's the 1:24 plastic model kit by AMT/Ertl.
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Post by MischievousJoe » Sat Nov 20, 2004 12:07 am

PBH wrote:That's the 1:24 plastic model kit by AMT/Ertl.
That's what I was thinking, even tho the paint job is spotty at best; The car looks good otherwise. :)
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Post by DanielB » Sat Nov 20, 2004 6:44 am

imranbecks wrote:This is all for the release of the ERTL model.... What about Aoshima????? :cry:
Sorry, don't know anything about it. My order is for the ERTL version.
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