tamiya 04wrc impreza

[nis.k.a.]

Originally Posted by gasman03

nope, RC2, who ownes AMT ownes Muscle Mechines...or at least thats what i've heard

Possible...hmmm...it's almost too much of a coincidence, same scale, same models, close pricing. The JGTC pieces that are in the Muscle Machines packages are awesome and full of detail. It through me off when I first saw them because of the quality. I guess we'll just wait and see.

[spaceversusmodels]

As far as the Nismo Z goes...

"This item is a die-cast metal and plastic display car model. It does not require either cement or paint to complete or use."

Which is a bit disappointing...

Cheers,

Oliver

[Vric]

Well I really hope they don't make a crapy snap kit cos I will keep my money and give it to Aoshima and Fujimi

it tell it don't need paint or glue, but it's ranked Level3

[nismo man]

yes!!! the Z is coming and so is the subaru impreza better save up that money for december.

[RallyRaider]

Great news about the Subaru. Of course I was waiting for a 307 but this at least shows Tamiya are still taking notice of WRC.

The HLJ have surely got the diecast blurb wrong. As Jay points out the stock number and "Sports Car" series indicate it will be a plastic kit.

[blubaja]

Hey,
Aw dam! Waitaminute. I saw on www.onestopdiecast.com a builtup diecast Z from muscle machines. I dunno now. We'll have to wait n see. Frank X.

[Vric]

Well bad news guys.. Unless Hobby Search did a typo too, the Z will be semi-Diecast crap

Die cast chassis

http://tinyurl.com/4lllh

[nis.k.a.]

Aww Haaa.....

Tamiya is using the same die-cast models as Muscle Machines. The same 1:64 models and surprise.....Muscle Machines has a 1:24 JGTC Z coming out also.....

Oh well....that's a bummer but at least my local "one stop shopping" store will have the JGTC Z soon.

[nis.k.a.]

Here's the sneak peek of the 1:24 JGTC Z

[RallyRaider]

Originally Posted by nis.k.a.

Tamiya is using the same die-cast models as Muscle Machines. The same 1:64 models and surprise.....Muscle Machines has a 1:24 JGTC Z coming out also.....

If this is true and I certainly hope it isn't then it is an alarming development. Tamiya have dabbled in diecasts before but to include one as part of their Sports car line is I'll keep the faith in Tamiya for now and trust it ain't true

[flyonthewall]

Also, Fujimi are doing the Mazdaspeed RX-8

[gasman03]

I was wrong, RC2 does'nt own Muscle Mechines, its Action Performance, which could be a good thing becouse Action (who makes the most insanly detailed NASCAR diecasts, as well as some IRL cars) has some afiliation with Revell/Monogram, and they've been converting diecasts into kits like the 93 Civic and 99 Eclipse. look at this muscle mechines Monster truck kit, does'nt it look like the Revell diecast BigFoot kit.

Muscle Mechines Monster Trucks

[Vric]

Anyone can tell me the fun of buying a diecast model ? I mean it look great, but take 2 minutes to make... not worth the 40$ they will ask for it.. I want to make it ! not paying someone to make it.

Damn Tamiya. The best news of the day is ruined

[nis.k.a.]

Originally Posted by RallyRaider

If this is true and I certainly hope it isn't then it is an alarming development. Tamiya have dabbled in diecasts before but to include one as part of their Sports car line is I'll keep the faith in Tamiya for now and trust it ain't true

OK....but I don't think Tamiya themselves could do a better job. These things are awesome. Super detail on the outside, the doors even open up to show the cages and cockpits. Some of the cars have plated wheels. It wouldn't be a bad thing if Tamiya just put a different name on the package. Too much of a coincidence for me. BTW, Funline stamps are on the bottom.

[Spitfire7]

A diecast. I hope its just a mistake. If its not then i will be seriously pissed off.