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| If you could chose the castings for an upcoming JL release, what would you choose. | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Oct 10 2017, 10:41 PM (896 Views) | |
| BossCar | Oct 10 2017, 10:41 PM Post #1 |
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I thought this would be a fun topic. Basically, if you could choose the castings for any future release of the current Johnny product lines(Classic Gold, Muscle Cars U.S.A, Street Freaks, Gone Fishing, and the hobby two packs, what castings would you choose? It would be interesting to see what everyone comes up with. For me, I would choose these six for a Classic Gold release: Porsche 911 Jaguar E Type Roadster GMC Syclone 1981 Chevy Malibu 1968 Ford Thunderbird 1962 Plymouth Belvedere For a Muscle Cars U.S.A release, I would choose these six: Plymouth Superbird 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 1984-1993 Chevy Corvette 1971 Dodge Demon 1964 Ford Thunderbolt 1963 Studebaker Avanti |
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| Milton Fox Racing | Oct 10 2017, 11:36 PM Post #2 |
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I think any of the Corvette castings would fit into either series. Yes, even the fishing one.
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| BossCar | Oct 11 2017, 12:03 AM Post #3 |
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A Gone Fishing set with the '57 would be pretty cool. |
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| Z28HO | Oct 11 2017, 12:13 AM Post #4 |
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'48 Ford 2dr sedan '48 Plymouth coupe '49 Plymouth conv. |
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| carhauler | Oct 11 2017, 07:32 AM Post #5 |
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I think JL is only reusing existing casting not making new ones. |
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| BossCar | Oct 11 2017, 07:36 AM Post #6 |
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Yeah, I meant castings from their current casting bank. |
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| MrFutura | Oct 11 2017, 07:52 AM Post #7 |
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More SquareBirds in subtler colors and nicer wheels. I always thought the designs on the 70's vans could have been much better. A missed opportunity. |
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| MrFutura | Oct 11 2017, 08:00 AM Post #8 |
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How about a 55-56-57 Tri-Chevy matching set of convertibles with continental kits? The 61 Impala wasn't given its due of stock variations. |
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| funeralxempire | Oct 11 2017, 11:02 AM Post #9 |
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Classic Gold: '94 Acura Integra '99 Honda Civic '81 Chevrolet Malibu '85 Pontiac Firebird '80 Chevrolet Monza |
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| juantoo3 | Oct 11 2017, 11:40 AM Post #10 |
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Hollywood; then and now: Galactic Cruiser Bugaboo (in correct yellow paint with proper wheels) paired with a hauler Coyote/McLaren/Manta (considered for JL but not released) paired with a hauler Classic Gold Ultimate: Hispano Suiza Duesenberg SSJ (slated for JL but not released) '41 Lincoln Continental Aston Martin Lagonda '37 Cord 812 Cabrio '57 Olds 88 P-51D Mustang |
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| BossCar | Oct 11 2017, 12:06 PM Post #11 |
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Wait, really? They really planned a Dusenberg? Makes you wonder if any other vehicles were planned but never released. I would definitely try to get an entire set of what you listed haha. |
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| juantoo3 | Oct 11 2017, 02:26 PM Post #12 |
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The RC casting. Tom Z told us way back when (JLTalk) the Doosie SSJ from RC was being considered for the line, and shortly after TOMY shut the line down. Back then there was quite a bit of migration from the RC line into JL. At least in the case of the Coyote, it was originally an Ertl casting that migrated to RC, and I tried to sell Tom on bringing that one into JL as well. Not sure why it never made it. Curious was the Galactic Cruiser, very poorly received as a JL, but the original Ertl issues command some serious coin. They were originally for the Blade Runner movie tie-in, and with the new Blade Runner movie about to open it seems it would be a good time to reissue with paint resembling the original(s), and again after 30 years of use as they would be today as Project in Progess. I still think a "Hitchhiker's Guide" bumper sticker would be an appropriate artistic touch, pending licensing. |
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| zed300 | Oct 11 2017, 02:49 PM Post #13 |
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It's funny that this topic came up, and you mentioned the 70s vans because I was just thinking the other day that I'd like to see one of the old 70s vans (preferably the Dodge) done as a Project In Progress. |
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| Pegers | Oct 11 2017, 05:05 PM Post #14 |
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a 2 pack titled--fast and faster.Plymouth Superbird/1984-1993 Chevy Corvette |
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| Jordan R | Oct 11 2017, 08:47 PM Post #15 |
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The 70s vans need to make a comeback. I'm rather surprised they haven't. It'd also be nice to see R2's take on the Demon/Duster castings, too. I'd love to see the Lagonda casting again, but I know better than to think more than three of us would buy it. |
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| JeepXJLover | Oct 11 2017, 11:19 PM Post #16 |
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Not to rain on your parade, but I would not count on seeing a Corvette in the fishing series pulling a boat or pulling anything for that matter. I seem to recall that Greenlight in their first Hitch and Tow release had planned to have a early Corvette casting pulling the Airstream Bambi casting. It did not materialize. And I seem to recall it was because Chevrolet would not okay the arrangement of a Corvette casting pulling any trailer. It was not the kind of image they wanted pushed for 'America's sports car'. So I doubt Chevrolet would okay Johnny Lightning hooking any Corvette castings up to a trailer. This is how I remember this all going down, but it could be just hearsay. |
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| Dean-o-mite | Oct 12 2017, 12:14 AM Post #17 |
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The nerd in me still wants to see more pizza delivery cars. Plain colored cars with pizza signs on the roof, like the Chevy Citation pizza car that was done several years ago. Chevrolet HHR in bright red, like so many of the previous rental cars were, which now roam the streets in various stages of abuse. 96 Honda Civic Nissan 240SX Based simply on the Japanese car craze that is nuts in diecast right now, I think JL is missing a huge opportunity by not re-introducing the Japanese cars while the iron is still hot (assuming these castings are still available). The Integra, Civic, Accord & 240SX in particular would be hot commodities in the current collecting climate. |
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| Ripa | Oct 12 2017, 03:08 AM Post #18 |
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This, with a Citation added as the sixth casting. Please. |
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| BossCar | Oct 12 2017, 10:49 AM Post #19 |
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They could still bring the Lagonda back. You never know what they are planning to bring back. |
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| BossCar | Oct 12 2017, 10:57 AM Post #20 |
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The Citation is coming back via Street Freaks next year: http://johnnylightning.com/cited-again/ |
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| webestang64 | Oct 12 2017, 01:03 PM Post #21 |
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I would love it if they brought back the 48 Tucker......!!!!!!!! |
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| BossCar | Oct 12 2017, 01:06 PM Post #22 |
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As would I
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| dirt 88 | Oct 12 2017, 05:10 PM Post #23 |
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for the trailer towing releases Cadillac Escalade 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 50 Chevrolet Pickup Truck Hummer h1 Hummer h2 Jeep Cherokee for the classic gold 1968 Ford Thunderbird 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk 84 Oldsmobile Hurst Old 1973 Cadillac Convertible 1986 Porsche 911 Jeep CJ-5 Muscle Cars U.S.A 1978 Mustang Cobra 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix 04 Pontiac gto 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2000Dodge Viper GTS 1969 AMC Javelin street freaks 1950 Chevrolet Suburban, demo derby 1957 Chevrolet Ambulance, black out 1990 Nissan 240 SX, import heat ford pinto modified, dirt track, new theme dirt modified, dirt track Chevy modified, dirt track other ford f450 tow truck 1976 Dodge Aspen 1977 Chevrolet Van Military Willy's Jeep |
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| BossCar | Oct 18 2017, 01:16 PM Post #24 |
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The AMC S/C Rambler would be great in a Street Freaks or Muscle Cars U.S.A release. AMC S/C Rambler(Blacked Out or some new addition to the series) '94 Acura Integra(Blacked Out or Import Heat) AMC Pacer(Zingers) 1965 Chevy Malibu(The Spoilers) 1932 Ford Hibody/Coupe(Project in Progress) 1941 Lincoln Continental(Project in Progress) |
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| GothicCarsUrban | Oct 19 2017, 12:05 AM Post #25 |
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Aston Martin Lagonda 1966 Sunbeam Alpine, with wheel and tampo variation to make a Tiger as release B 1965 International D1200 1966-67 Ford Fairlane 4-door 1966 Cadillac hearse 1941 Lincoln Continental 1956 Chevy Superior Coach school bus 1977 Dodge & 1976 Ford full-size vans |
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