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Road Champs Party!
Topic Started: Jan 21 2014, 04:59 PM (4,395 Views)
69ch
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Hey all

Recently I have been interested in collecting early models produced from Road Champs.The wheel type is the giveaway,they are similar to Hot Wheels Black Walls.I consider them chunky with nice detail and a diecast base with opening doors.

Blister packs but I wanna touch the cars ...

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Oh no The Liberation Turtle is on the scene ...

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Just as I thought ... RIP!

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Plastic coffins no more ...

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Free at last!

Good news I have 2 more different early casting Road Champs models on the way that are not yet listed in the data base here ... Yay!

Enjoy!

Eric
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JoeX
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I miss Road Champs. :( I used to collect their 1/43 scale models and their 1/80-ish scale trucks.
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gilsieg65
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Those look great! The only Road Champs I have are a few of the 18 wheelers.
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Spennyman
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Some of my favorites.
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JustDavid
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The LeBaron is one I've liked since forever...I come acoss Road Champs once in a while antiquing.
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juantoo3
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I can see I need to watch out for that turtle!

Nice vintage diecast! I have the Buick but somehow missed the Mustang and Vette.
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Support your local demo derby.

juantoo3
Jan 21 2014, 10:32 PM
I can see I need to watch out for that turtle!

Nice vintage diecast! I have the Buick but somehow missed the Mustang and Vette.
I never dreamed anyone would use the term 'Vintage' with regards to 1980s Road Champs but that day has arrived! Never seen the Mustang in person before. The Chrysler LeBaron seems to have taken on mini-legendary status for off brands. HWs did the wagon version of the Dodge Aries but I don't recall a convertible version of the K-Car from the Chrysler Corp in small scale.
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MrFutura
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I've got the 56 Thunderbird in light blue with both tops. Solid little car.
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craftymore
Jan 21 2014, 10:52 PM
I never dreamed anyone would use the term 'Vintage' with regards to 1980s Road Champs but that day has arrived!
I didn't want to say "old." "Vintage" sounds so much better, especially when talking about nice old diecast that *was* still in the period correct packaging. If "vintage" can be used for HW and MBX and others from the same era, why not Road Champs too?
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MrFutura
Jan 21 2014, 11:55 PM
I've got the 56 Thunderbird in light blue with both tops. Solid little car.
They made a two seater T-bird? Got any pics?
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
Road Champs was a great brand and they are missed. I believe the trademark is still owned by Jaxx though as far as I know they are not currently using it.
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I have the color changer version of the LeBaron. I always wondered why the ragtop was so loose, I thought it was shoddy build quality. Now I know why.

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Snowowl
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some where I have a Mercedes and a Jaguar that Road Champs did around the same time as these. I also have the ones shown here.
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69ch
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Yeah I know some folks cringe when they see cardboard getting shredded so I blame the Turtle for all of that lol.

Now that you mention it Wes this era of Road Champs could be considered vintage right ... Ah yes the 80's

I would also Love to see a pic of the 56 T-Bird Rag Tops ... I have not seen one nor is it listed in the data base!

Will update this thread soon when the two data base castings entries arrive.

Meanwhile here is my 83 T-Bird and Mercedes.

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Cheers
Eric
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Douglas
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Great collection Eric....They also came in boxes back in the early 80's. Not that I was collecting back then to know for sure when they were available in stores, but I did find these at a local resale-hobby shop about 10 years ago.

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Wow those are really nice. Great detail
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69ch
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Wow great pics Dug-my-toys I always enjoy them Thanks!

Im drooling over the Riviera yum yum.I see you have a red version too and that color variation is not yet listed in the data base.

I also see the red 83 T-Bird without black rub strips on the doors ... Also unlisted in the data base although I have one on the way and will post it there unless you beat me to it ... :P

Has anyone heard of a 57 Chevy Belair or a Buick Roadmaster ... :D

Eric
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JustDavid
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I have the silver T-bird in my salvage yard...it's missing the driver's door... I found it as part of a "lot" purchase at a local antique store a few years ago. I thought I had the Mercedes SEC coupe, but I don't. I have a Yatming and a no-name brand. The LeBaron was available in red and black, but I've never seen the color-changing version. The Mustang was available in red and yellow.
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juantoo3
Jan 22 2014, 10:13 AM
MrFutura
Jan 21 2014, 11:55 PM
I've got the 56 Thunderbird in light blue with both tops. Solid little car.
They made a two seater T-bird? Got any pics?
Here's a couple of shots. If I remember correctly, I freed this one myself.

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69ch
Jan 23 2014, 07:41 PM
Wow great pics Dug-my-toys I always enjoy them Thanks!

Im drooling over the Riviera yum yum.I see you have a red version too and that color variation is not yet listed in the data base.

I also see the red 83 T-Bird without black rub strips on the doors ... Also unlisted in the data base although I have one on the way and will post it there unless you beat me to it ... :P

Has anyone heard of a 57 Chevy Belair or a Buick Roadmaster ... :D

Eric
There are a few Roadmasters on ebay right now

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-ROAD-CHAMPS-BUICK-ROADMASTER-/291059860458?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item43c48503ea
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Just stumbled across this sold ($2.99) ebay item. Of course, a T-brid monster truck.
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69ch
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Holy Smokes MrFutura Thanks so much for the info and pics!

Wow that Rag Tops T-Bird is smokin hot including a port hole!

Also a cool eBay find ... Now I know the Buick Road Master comes in black and also white with flames!

Learning is so much fun Yay!

Eric
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Jan 23 2014, 09:11 PM
juantoo3
Jan 22 2014, 10:13 AM
MrFutura
Jan 21 2014, 11:55 PM
I've got the 56 Thunderbird in light blue with both tops. Solid little car.
They made a two seater T-bird? Got any pics?
Here's a couple of shots. If I remember correctly, I freed this one myself.

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That is sheer awesome! Now I gotta find one to go with my two seater Tbird collection!
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Support your local demo derby.

I'm late for the party as I snapped pics tonight. Oh well, I'll add 'em anyway.

My copy came from a boxed 5 pack of 1950s cars sold by Road Champs. Also included was a 1st gen Vette hardtop, '57 Bel Air Convertible, this T-Bird, '59 Caddy and a 2nd Vette albeit in convertible form.

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I do have a Roadie...

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Most of the rest I have are from around 2000, like these:

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