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Post by DanielB » Fri Dec 03, 2004 3:56 pm

Mine arrives at the shop tomorrow! Going to collect it tomorrow afternoon/evening! YAY!
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Post by corlando52 » Fri Dec 03, 2004 8:29 pm

Nothing here in the US yet. Checked a Diecast dealer who looked like he had EVERTHING (I didn't know they did a 1/18 Munster Coach!) and he is checking HIS sources. Also checked Wal-Mart...
Meanwhile, I still have a pre-order with Toynk, who don't know when they're getting it.
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Post by DanielB » Fri Dec 03, 2004 8:34 pm

The branch got a fax from ModelZone head office saying they'll be in stock Saturday.
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Post by pewter 02ws6 » Fri Dec 03, 2004 9:28 pm

Lost Knight wrote:I noticed that as well, and last time I checked there were only two auctions for the 1/18 models, the other for K.A.R.R. I'm surprised there aren't more retailers in Asia, Europe, etc. that are placing any auctions up so that the U.S. gets a chance to buy the models without waiting for distributors to get their act together.
do a search on completed listings. there was quite a few auctions for both cars.most were for "buy it now" at $99 USD and the seller offered shipping to the US for $29. there was another auction that was up to $104 the last i checked it with a few days remaining.the buy it now ones don't seem to last very long. i am impatient and want this car badly but i will not pay $130 for it. i'll just have to wait until my pre-order arrives. :(
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Post by imranbecks » Fri Dec 03, 2004 10:03 pm

Lost Knight wrote:I noticed that as well, and last time I checked there were only two auctions for the 1/18 models, the other for K.A.R.R. I'm surprised there aren't more retailers in Asia, Europe, etc. that are placing any auctions up so that the U.S. gets a chance to buy the models without waiting for distributors to get their act together.
Maybe its because all the models have been snapped up even before the retailers put it online for auctions etc... The models are selling like hotcakes here...
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Post by HondaSiR » Fri Dec 03, 2004 11:20 pm

Be patient guys...the models will arrive in US stores soon. Don't buy the expensive ones in ebay and let these crafty sellers make a bundle of money out of all of you. ERTL/Joyride won't let us down because of a shortage, they will definitely manufacture more units if they feel it is necessary.
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Post by sarfraz » Sat Dec 04, 2004 6:12 am

....didn't I read somewhere that this cars would be limited to some 10,000 units in its production run?

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Post by DanielB » Sat Dec 04, 2004 8:21 am

Hmmmm - haven't got a phone call to say it's arrived yet. :?
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Post by DanielB » Sat Dec 04, 2004 10:16 am

Just got the call. They're in - I'll be collecting in about 3 hours. YAY!
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Post by HondaSiR » Sat Dec 04, 2004 11:33 am

sarfraz wrote:....didn't I read somewhere that this cars would be limited to some 10,000 units in its production run?

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I doubt it if they will just manufacture 10,000...the initial first batch perhaps but as long as they sell well, they will definitely manufacture more. But in any case, when they hit the toy stores, get one fast just in case.
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Post by Skav » Sat Dec 04, 2004 12:43 pm

the website i pre-ordered mine now says they are getting them this coming monday...so fingers crossed.
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Post by DanielB » Sat Dec 04, 2004 6:54 pm

Got mine this evening. It's an absolute stunner! Pics tomorrow.

Paint finish is superb.
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Post by pewter 02ws6 » Sat Dec 04, 2004 8:30 pm

lookey what i found. :D it says "in stock and ready to ship"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 07879&rd=1
i might add that this auction is for much cheaper than most online retailers are selling them for :wink:
also,these have been the best close-up pics of this car as of yet that i have seen.
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Post by Army_F_Body » Sat Dec 04, 2004 8:53 pm

pewter 02ws6 wrote:lookey what i found. :D it says "in stock and ready to ship"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 07879&rd=1
i might add that this auction is for much cheaper than most online retailers are selling them for :wink:
also,these have been the best close-up pics of this car as of yet that i have seen.
Looking at those pics I notice they gave him a clutch pedal. Weird...
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Post by imranbecks » Sat Dec 04, 2004 11:38 pm

pewter 02ws6 wrote:lookey what i found. :D it says "in stock and ready to ship"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 07879&rd=1
i might add that this auction is for much cheaper than most online retailers are selling them for :wink:
also,these have been the best close-up pics of this car as of yet that i have seen.
Great pics nonetheless!!!!
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Post by PBH » Sun Dec 05, 2004 12:10 am

Army_F_Body wrote: Looking at those pics I notice they gave him a clutch pedal. Weird...
I doesn't look like a clutch. Judging by the shape, I'd say it's the parking brake. Have a look at the '81 Trans Am interior below. (I couldn't find an interior photo from an '82-'92)

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Post by HondaSiR » Sun Dec 05, 2004 12:27 am

As I've mentioned earlier...the ERTL KITT has both the clutch pedal and incorrect brake pedal (fit for a manual transmission). The brake pedal should be wide, the one in the model is very small (really designed for a manual).
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Post by MischievousJoe » Sun Dec 05, 2004 1:46 am

Big deal, so the pedals aren't precisely the way they should be. We all know this model is not 100% accurate. I'm just happy the car will be available at all! This genration Firebird has always been my favorite, and it's about time Ertl is making it available for us. Especially as KITT first! :)
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Post by HondaSiR » Sun Dec 05, 2004 1:53 am

PBH wrote:I doesn't look like a clutch. Judging by the shape, I'd say it's the parking brake. Have a look at the '81 Trans Am interior below. (I couldn't find an interior photo from an '82-'92)
Third generation Firebirds don't have foot actuated parking brakes. While second generation ones have them as foot pedals, the 1982 and up Trans Am had them at the right-center console near the gear shift (hand actuated).
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Post by DanielB » Sun Dec 05, 2004 5:24 am

Isn't the gear stick in the model a manual anyway?
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Post by imranbecks » Sun Dec 05, 2004 10:29 am

DanielB wrote:Isn't the gear stick in the model a manual anyway?
Hard to see... In the show it is automatic anyway... Speaking of gear stick, don't u guys think that the gear stick is too deep under the dashboard in this model.. Michael wld have a hard time reaching it :lol:
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Post by DanielB » Sun Dec 05, 2004 10:32 am

Photos then......

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As you can see, my KITT has no pedals! Gonna have to return it for an exchange - the model is superb though, well worth the wait!
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Post by imranbecks » Sun Dec 05, 2004 10:48 am

Like I said on another forum Daniel... :shock: Great pics!!!! Those are very sharp! Taken very professionally.... Really wish I can take pics as good as yours...

Really unlucky though that there is no pedals... How did that happen??? I remembered there was one guy from KR UK forums who had a passenger seat missing for the Aoshima 1/43 KR cars....
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Post by DanielB » Sun Dec 05, 2004 10:52 am

Must just have slipped through the net. Their website says they don't offer a spare parts service, and it's a long way to go back to London to return it. Might wait 'till after Xmas and take it to a local retailer and say I recieved it as an Xmas present!
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Post by imranbecks » Sun Dec 05, 2004 10:56 am

DanielB wrote:Must just have slipped through the net. Their website says they don't offer a spare parts service, and it's a long way to go back to London to return it. Might wait 'till after Xmas and take it to a local retailer and say I recieved it as an Xmas present!
All the best mate.. But it is just the pedals... You really want to go back all the way to London just for that? Hardly noticeable anyway with the great looking dashboard in there.... :D
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