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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 11:37 am
by HondaSiR
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.
Link:
http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljpage.cgi?AOS07325
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 3:34 pm
by MrPayner
DanielB - did you purchase the ETRL model or the Aoshima?
Regards
Adam
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 4:47 pm
by DanielB
I've got a pre-order for the ERTL version - awaiting it to arrive with the retailer.
GPL ewbsite?
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:27 pm
by corlando52
Dan,
What's GPL's website? I'd like to see it...
Chris
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:29 pm
by DanielB
http://www.grandprixlegends.com - go into the diecast website, and then click on the latest releases.
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:34 pm
by corlando52
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?
Chris
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:45 pm
by DanielB
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.
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:55 pm
by Skav
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.
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:06 pm
by corlando52
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...
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:07 pm
by DanielB
Cool - I've already e-mailed them about it before. Don't want to make a nuisance of myself....
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 9:46 pm
by imranbecks
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!!!!
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2004 3:34 pm
by corlando52
I was in WalMart yesterday and still no KITT...they had the General Lee and Monkeemobile, but no KITT.
Chris
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2004 7:13 pm
by MischievousJoe
NOW I'm starting to get very impatient. LOL
Why can't they just put it out already!?
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2004 10:00 pm
by imranbecks
MischievousJoe wrote:NOW I'm starting to get very impatient. LOL
Why can't they just put it out already!?
My thoughts exactly!!! Really tired of waiting.. Been saving up $$$ for this...
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:47 pm
by MischievousJoe
imranbecks wrote:MischievousJoe wrote:NOW I'm starting to get very impatient. LOL
Why can't they just put it out already!?
My thoughts exactly!!! Really tired of waiting.. Been saving up $$$ for this...
I would at least settle for some *official* pictures of the *finished* product, from the *official* Joyride site!
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 3:39 pm
by DanielB
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...
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!
KB Toys
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 4:13 pm
by corlando52
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.
Chris
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 4:36 pm
by DanielB
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.
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:51 pm
by sarfraz
....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.
Sarfraz
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 6:01 pm
by DanielB
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.
Sarfraz
Hope so - my order is with a Model Zone branch.
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 10:29 pm
by imranbecks
Damn.... The model actually looks good with the t-top removed...
This is all for the release of the ERTL model.... What about Aoshima?????
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:54 pm
by MischievousJoe
What do you guys think of this photo of KITT I found?
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2004 12:01 am
by PBH
That's the 1:24 plastic model kit by AMT/Ertl.
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2004 12:07 am
by MischievousJoe
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.
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2004 6:44 am
by DanielB
imranbecks wrote:This is all for the release of the ERTL model.... What about Aoshima?????
Sorry, don't know anything about it. My order is for the ERTL version.