1/18 Die Cast KITT Coming In December

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Post by PBH » Thu May 12, 2005 11:32 pm

Version 1 - 4 clear fogs + 2 orange fogs
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Version 2 - 6 clear (white/silver) fogs
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Post by HondaSiR » Thu May 12, 2005 11:35 pm

GR81 wrote:How can i tell witch version i got knowing that it seems that there are 2 versions....Base on the pic above, i cant seem to find outif mine got clearer fog lights or not. Is there a way to know with the serial number of the product?
I have the KITT version with the amber/orange foglamps. If your ERTL KITT has those orange lamps, then it is the first version. The second release of ERTL doesn't have those orange lamps anymore, only clear lenses (although these clear lenses mysteriously have black dots in them).
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Post by GR81 » Sat May 14, 2005 4:54 pm

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I got the second version then :)
Why was the change made?
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Post by HondaSiR » Sat May 14, 2005 8:34 pm

ERTL probably received many complaints regarding the orange foglamps so they replaced them with clear ones. They could have done better by also altering several other features (such as the blocky sideview mirrors and incorrect tail lights) but its a welcome change nonetheless.
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Post by imranbecks » Sat May 14, 2005 10:16 pm

After having the model for quite some time now, I've actually gotten used to the orange foglights on my ERTL model.. It ain't that bad.. The model(together with the 1/18 KARR) still looks great on my display shelve no matter what!!! Stands out the most from all the models that I have on display :D

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Post by daroga » Tue May 17, 2005 9:33 pm

Whoa, is KARR out already?
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Post by HondaSiR » Tue May 17, 2005 9:49 pm

The ERTL KARR is not yet released. What you see in imranbecks' picture is his Aoshima version which was released at about the same time as the first version KITT.
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Post by daroga » Tue May 17, 2005 11:40 pm

ah, ok, I'm very ignorant about this I guess! Thanks for clarifying!

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Post by neps » Wed May 18, 2005 2:31 pm

I think I may knock this thread of a sticky. 58 pages is a bit much for anyone to wade through, and it just might be daunting for people to look at. Feel free to start another one with a summary of what has taken place. But I'll probably knock this off sticky tonight.
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Post by PBH » Sat May 21, 2005 2:17 am

neps wrote:I think I may knock this thread of a sticky.
Nooooo!

Well, can we wait until after Ertl's KARR release? I'm sure it will spark quite a bit of discussion. If you won't do it for me, do it for David!!!

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For no particular reason...

Post by PBH » Sat May 21, 2005 2:38 am

For no particular reason, both of my KITT's with my vintage WWF World Heavyweight Championship authentic replica belt.

NOTE - Crappy phone camera used. Mind the quality.

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Post by neps » Sat May 21, 2005 12:46 pm

But wouldn't the Joyride release be well received in its own thread? Instead it gets lost in a KITT based thread. Let KARR have his moment to shine!
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Post by PBH » Sat May 21, 2005 12:56 pm

Touche! Umm... can we make a new KARR sticky? Something like '1/18 Die Cast Ertl KARR Coming This Summer'.

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Post by TurbomanKnight » Sat May 21, 2005 1:53 pm

Man, I gonna really miss this sticky. : (
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Post by PBH » Sun May 22, 2005 1:31 am

Me too. It's become legendary now.
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Post by GR81 » Sun May 22, 2005 3:49 pm

GR81 says:

Neps come on man. Don to this to this thread. This is how i found out about the KITT car just recently... without it i would never have the KITT car right now :(
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Post by TurbomanKnight » Sun May 22, 2005 11:02 pm

RIP- 1/18 Diecast Kitt Coming In December, Thread. You will be missed.
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Post by Lost Knight » Mon May 23, 2005 12:40 pm

I remember this thread way back when it was a little snot-nosed one-pager. :)
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Post by sarfraz » Tue May 24, 2005 12:38 pm

Just recieved my signed Hasselhoff 1:18 KITT from grandprixlegends today. Curiously though, its version 2 with the six clear fog lights. I didn't think these existed in the UK as it was only a few months back that the same company sent me version 1 (with orange fog lights). Must have been a recall of stock I suspect otherwise I can't explain such a quick turn around.

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Post by PBH » Tue May 24, 2005 7:16 pm

My 1:24/1:18 Collection :) (Minus my black 1:18 2004 Cheverolet Impala SS)

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Post by dennisdko » Fri May 27, 2005 8:38 pm

im jst wondering when will the 2nd version be avail here[in PH]?
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Post by HondaSiR » Sat May 28, 2005 12:20 am

Hi dennisdko, Welcome to the boards! I'm also from the Philippines (Quezon City to be exact). Kumusta ka dyan sa Caloocan pare? :)

It's a matter of luck if you really want to find the second version. You might want to check out Uncle Johnny's hobby shop in Megamall and SM City from time to time to check if they have it in stock. Also visit Greenhills Shopping Center in San Juan (Jebb's hobby shop). And also the area near Greattoys.net store, there's a stall there that only sells 1/18 scale diecast cars. Been there recently and they have the ERTL KITT, but I didn't check if it was the 2nd version.

Guess what? If you look hard enough at the stalls there in Ghills, you can even find an unopened/sealed (but the packaging is a bit crushed on one side but contents are fine I think) Kenner Turbo-Boost Crash set! The one with the Comtron semi truck! It's priced at 1200 pesos (roughly US$23.00)! I'm really not interested in it since I already have the talking Kenner KITT, but in case you are, there it is!

If I go window shopping again, I'll let you know here if I come across a 2nd version KITT.
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Post by ad227529 » Sat May 28, 2005 1:22 am

PBH wrote:My 1:24/1:18 Collection :) (Minus my black 1:18 2004 Cheverolet Impala SS)

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thats awesome. i love the DeLoreans and GB cars : ) you have stolen my heart!
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Post by PBH » Sat May 28, 2005 11:11 am

Thanks man!!! It's not the most expensive brands or anything, but I love my little collection :)
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Post by Pierre » Sun May 29, 2005 12:11 pm

where did you buy the cases for the cars?
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