Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 4:39 am
I'll make a video later then. PM me your e-mail addresses please (file will probably be quite big).
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 5:05 am
Taken the vid - just trying out some new software to convert it to a smaller MPEG file.
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 6:31 am
Why not just host the video, that way everyone can see it. If you don't have your own site, I'm sure someone would be kind enough to host it for you.
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 6:44 am
If someone can host it, then please step forward. It's a 4.4MB .mov file.
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 1:41 pm
Just had an e-mail response from hlj.com with regards to my large pre-order:
We're very sorry, but the stock we received of the two Aoshima Knight
Rider cars sold out while your order was waiting for future-release
items. Aoshima has discontinued the two Knight Rider cars now, so we have stopped accepting any more new orders for them. These items will appear as "future release" in your account information in the Account
Maintenance system because we have stopped accepting new orders for them but are keeping your order on file as we try to get more stock to fill it.
....so in a nutshell if you've placed an order with hlj.com for either the Aoshima-spec KITT or KARR and its not been processed, then its not looking good. I know I placed my order late, but you would assume that the reason they re-opened the pre-orders was because they could get more stock in. I'm now seriously worried that my other items won't be processed either, looking at their pre-order policy.
Sarfraz
We're very sorry, but the stock we received of the two Aoshima Knight
Rider cars sold out while your order was waiting for future-release
items. Aoshima has discontinued the two Knight Rider cars now, so we have stopped accepting any more new orders for them. These items will appear as "future release" in your account information in the Account
Maintenance system because we have stopped accepting new orders for them but are keeping your order on file as we try to get more stock to fill it.
....so in a nutshell if you've placed an order with hlj.com for either the Aoshima-spec KITT or KARR and its not been processed, then its not looking good. I know I placed my order late, but you would assume that the reason they re-opened the pre-orders was because they could get more stock in. I'm now seriously worried that my other items won't be processed either, looking at their pre-order policy.
Sarfraz
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 1:43 pm
Ouch. Sorry guys.
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 1:55 pm
Discontinued them? Already? Something doesn't sound right. 
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 1:55 pm
All is not lost though - pop into ModelZone in London and pick up and ERTL KITT.
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 3:01 pm
It looks as if K.A.R.R. is a real rarity and all sold out even in Asia. The few that are available on eBay go for $99.00, plus an additional $28.00 for air mail shipping. I know paying roughly $130.00 for this model seems absurd, but given the rarity of the car, does anybody think this price to pay is worth it? Ertl has said that they are looking into producing their version later next year, but who knows which people, if any, know what they're talking about at this point. Every retailer and distributor gives different release dates, now some say they are discontinued, etc. There seem to be no solid facts from anybody. Maybe these should be nabbed as soon as possible??
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 3:56 pm
To be honest, I was NEVER that interested in the KARR model to begin with. It's really just the same Trans Am, only with that silver stripe on the bottom and the white lettering on the tires, which looks really shabby to me. The Ertl KITT looks really superb from all the pictures of it I've seen. I never cared about the orange fog lamps either. All I've cared about is that Ertl is releasing KITT period. Some how I knew Aoshima wouldn't pull through the way Ertl seems to be doing thus far. I think it's cool that Ertl is also releasing a regular version of the 1982 Trans Am later in 2005. 
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 5:54 pm
The video was hosted by someone at the Knight Rider UK forums - if you want to see it, head over there.
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 6:00 pm
Why does Knight Rider seem to be so popular in Japan?
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 6:58 pm
can you please post a link?DanielB wrote:The video was hosted by someone at the Knight Rider UK forums - if you want to see it, head over there.
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 7:03 pm
I'm having trouble locating it myself.pewter 02ws6 wrote:can you please post a link?DanielB wrote:The video (of the 1:18 Scale KITT scanner) was hosted by someone at the Knight Rider UK forums - if you want to see it, head over there.
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 7:53 pm
If you post a link to the forum thread, I don't believe Nick will mind. Otherwise, you can email me the file as well and I will host it here too.
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 8:38 pm
http://www.transam.eclipse.co.uk/Pc060005.mov
A quick search and it was found! I'm getting it now..
AP
A quick search and it was found! I'm getting it now..
AP
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 8:46 pm
to give you guys who ordered from diecastmuscle a heads up,they said to be expecting to have the 1:18 kitt in stock within the next 10 days.
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 8:47 pm
Probably better to link to the thread:
http://www.knightrideruk.co.uk/forum/vi ... 92&page=24
Otherwise direct linking can unfairly swamp bandwidth from the hoster.
http://www.knightrideruk.co.uk/forum/vi ... 92&page=24
Otherwise direct linking can unfairly swamp bandwidth from the hoster.
Hey
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 9:35 pm
Hey
was wondering if anybody knows where i would be able to find this diecast in and around the Toronto Canada area????
if any of you guys got any heads up once they are released please let me know thanks
was wondering if anybody knows where i would be able to find this diecast in and around the Toronto Canada area????
if any of you guys got any heads up once they are released please let me know thanks
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 9:47 pm
Argh! I wanted to get my little sister a KITT for Christmas! She asked for one...(or a KARR, and she has no blessed clue about model releases or what-not...she just likes watching KR with her big sister.)
Just my luck...have to go on-line and hunt one down, I suppose. Oh well...she shall have a KR Christmas, if I have to go out a buy a Trans-Am...er...or at least some KR videos.
Just my luck...have to go on-line and hunt one down, I suppose. Oh well...she shall have a KR Christmas, if I have to go out a buy a Trans-Am...er...or at least some KR videos.
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 9:48 pm
Try ebay. Theres a guy selling the ERTL version for $24.99. I just ordered mine. Cant Wait for it!
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 10:03 pm
Thankee, will do. 
Re: Hey
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 10:05 pm
Fellow Torontonian!aznblitz wrote:Hey
was wondering if anybody knows where i would be able to find this diecast in and around the Toronto Canada area????
if any of you guys got any heads up once they are released please let me know thanks
Well, one place is always Carbuffs at Square One in Mississauga or North Star Hobbies & Collectables on Dundas, west of Dixie in Mississauga. Otherwise, I have ordered at the Canadian site located in British Columbia http://www.scale18.com/cgi-bin/page?a=diecast.html. Although their prices are listed in US dollars, their conversion rate is excellent.
But don't run around just yet. KITT has yet to surface. This also goes for the Back To The Future - Part III DeLorean. Like KITT, the Delorean was supposed to show up in October/November 2004, but it's still a no show.
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 11:30 pm
Guys...If you can purchase the ERTL KITT in ebay for less than US$35.00, including shipping, then GO FOR IT! Don't take a chance, the stores are not reliable with their orders. The place I bought from is still sold out.
Regarding the Aoshima KARR, its really not just a retooled clone of KITT. It does offer the silver paint and yellow scanner. This may probably be our last chance of acquiring one in this scale. If you have the money right now, buy it for US$99.00 in ebay (excluding shipping). The model's rarity clearly justifies its price tag as of now. We don't even know if ERTL is making KARR in the future, so for those with the resources to spare, get KARR NOW.
Regarding the Aoshima KARR, its really not just a retooled clone of KITT. It does offer the silver paint and yellow scanner. This may probably be our last chance of acquiring one in this scale. If you have the money right now, buy it for US$99.00 in ebay (excluding shipping). The model's rarity clearly justifies its price tag as of now. We don't even know if ERTL is making KARR in the future, so for those with the resources to spare, get KARR NOW.
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 11:42 pm
Yeah! Go get KARR!!
Woo hoo!!!! I finally managed to reel the hook back in place!!! I used a needle to push that tiny lever.... Inch by inch, the string reeled in... Phew!!!!
Woo hoo!!!! I finally managed to reel the hook back in place!!! I used a needle to push that tiny lever.... Inch by inch, the string reeled in... Phew!!!!