August 2023 Round 2 Product Spotlight

[@darren6441]

You guys need to do a 1968 Impala Super Sport Fastback in a model kit that would be awesome

[@hateut]

The El Camino will definitely be added to the need list. But now we need a 1/25 scale of the 68 and 69 Impala and a 71 Impala

[@westies1962]

I totally agree!!

[@CharlesNichols-td4ht]

Amy 65 and 66 Impala convertibles would be nice too

[@sandman_7326]

1969 Impala SS would be great .

[@corvairjim1]

I would be all over a '69 Impala SS Sport Coupe or convertible, and how about a Kingswood Estate wagon while you're at it? Our family car when I was a kid was one of those wagons, with a 4-barrel 427 and dual exhaust. It was nicknamed "The Draggin' Wagon" for obvious reasons. I specified the Impala SS Sport Coupe and not the "Custom Coupe" with its more formal roofline specifically because a) the Custom body has been done before including several reissues of the 1970 version (called an SS on the box - Chevy didn't offer an Impala SS in 1970); that model had TWO Impala nameplates on each side! One on the front fender where it would be on a car without a vinyl top, and one on the sail panel, where it would be if it did have the vinyl top. And b) Simply because the Sport Coupe is, well, sportier! An Impala SS on a Caprice-style body just doesn't look right to me. Chevy would sell you an Impala SS based on either coupe body as well as a convertible. Anyhow, about this month's offerings: I'll probably grab a few of the AWB '65 Malibu to use for body swaps, but I've built the El Camino several times in the past, and the Switchers hot rod does nothing for me. In 1:64, what is it with the "collector's tins"? I have no use for them but I can't bring myself to throw them out either. To me, all they do is jack up the price on them. Not a good thing for a collector on a budget. I would definitely get both colors of the Trans Am otherwise. I like the Monkee Mobile, the Richard Petty stock car (although your take on "Petty Blue" is a little bit too light), and the "Bluesmobile". I would love to get the '40 Ford Sedan Delivery and the '65 Chevy pickup, but the graphics turn me off big time! Could we get a reissue in stock colors? "Rat Fink"? I'll pass, respectfully.

[@thomasstuart2402]

The El Camino with camper top will be added to my list of models to get.

[@jamesthompson8008]

Great to see the OG camper redone in the El Camino, looking forward to the 65 AWB as well! THANK YOU ROUND2!

[@mitchgawlik1175]

OG camper?

[@jamesthompson8008]

@mitchgawlik1175 Typically OG is used as an abbreviation of Original. You'll see it used in verbiage related to cars, equipment, etc. In this case, the original camper from the original issue.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

It's a GREAT time to be a modeler!!! 😊👍

[@scooterdoughmas3012]

hell to the yeah

[@kathyevans3783]

I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE THE 1960 CHEVROLET STATION WAGON BE RERELEASED.

[@Vgabund00h]

It’d be sick if you guys rereleased the 1968 and 1969 impala kits

[@HeeF62]

Yes the AMT 1969 Impala would be nice!!

[@joelcheek3494]

Yes!!!

[@Trendsetta68]

Couldn't agree more !!!!! Newly tooled '68 first please :)

[@seancurtis9530]

Yes please!! MPC 1969 Chevy Impala would be a dream release.

[@AustinsModelCars]

Can you retool the 1949 Mercury, get rid of the flash and rerelease it? It would be nice if you can do that. It seems like Revell isn’t doing anything with their kit.

[@CycolacFan]

Or tool a body and interior to make it into a 1951 since Revell haven’t bothered.

[@AustinsModelCars]

@@CycolacFan yeah it seems like complete Revell kits are slowly getting out of hand as far as pricing last time I checked on eBay and scarcity. Plus AMTs being as old as it is you got to deal with flash.

[@CycolacFan]

@@AustinsModelCars depends where you are in the world, in the UK the new AMT kits are twice the price of the Revell ones.

[@michaelcooke2559]

Nice looking model kits. I would really like to see the ‘70 Monte Carlo brought back. Also, a modern day truck kit.

[@PlaysWithCars]

I love the AMX slot cars! I really wish the 4 lane track had a 68 Javelin instead though. That's really a TJet body you guys need to make!!

[@BlackAndWhiteStrat]

Agreed 💯, need to make a 1968-70 Javelin, including the 1970 Mark Donohue edition.

[@PlaysWithCars]

@@BlackAndWhiteStrat I would buy every 70 Javelin they made, it's by far my favorite.

[@deenjoan9938]

Some cool model kits for sure but would love to see the Javelin make a come back thanks guys

[@glennhales7302]

DRIVERS, DRIVERS.....we need car drivers and passengers for our 1/25 scale cars!!!

[@Merylstreep1949]

Cool that you gave HPI guy a shout out❤ yeah Wish you would do a kit of that 70 Baldwin Motion Corvette and Yenko Nova.....

[@jankowalski7681]

I am very happy that you are entering the 70s with models in 1:18 scale. I will definitely buy all 3 models from 1972 featured in this video - they are beautiful! I hope you will produce more 1:18 scale cars from 1971-1979 in the future.

[@sodakmodelcars]

Great month for auto kits! I hope to get my hands on each of the 1/25 kits!

[@jerrygraves8724]

How about doing a 4 door 70s impala or 70s chevy station wagon thats not a curbside style kit would be amazing. Would be great to see more of the 70s and 80s family cars in 1/24th or 1/25th scale model kits

[@rickzinck9326]

Very cool. The AWB Chevelle is back & so is the camper for the 65 El Camino. Don't forget , that camper also can fit on the 59 El Camino. Thanks guys Keep up the great work.

[@strummerjoe2199]

How about re-issuing the 1972 Chevelle?

[@andrewmarinkovich8657]

You guys do a phenomenal job of putting fun and cool things into the world for people to enjoy. Keep up the great work!

[@joeshmoe9978]

Well said 👍

[@gordon8753]

❤❤ that chevelle!! And the el camino Drag version!!

[@lylebriggs923]

I'm going to order the El Camino camper👍🏻👍🏻 for sure would be nice if it had a boat with it

[@richardlee1092]

Thanks for the August lineup Chad. Love the altered wheelbase Chevelle and the Chevelle camper! I see someone beat me to it but a drag camper sounds way cool. Thanks for what you guys do. Looking forward to next month.

[@laurenciozabala4296]

I would like to know if you have plans ti reissue the 1969 chevrolet impala. It's one of the very first kits I've built as a kid.

[@tonymadia4554]

im still waiting too all they need is the front and back clips made since the same kit as the 70 impala maybe they are teasing us and saving it for the end of the year i have the original one that and the 72 impala as well....

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Cool 57 T Bird kit...

[@billhershkowitz5759]

Also if you can, I'd like to see a revival of the MPC 1/25 scale 1968, 69, 71 and 72 Chevtolet Impalas!

[@danieljohnson9351]

Nice to see the Chevelle/El Camino kits. Still need the Meyers Tow'd molded in green, the Barris Thunder Charger and 1971 Ford Torino Cobra with the NASCAR parts. To the best of my knowledge these kits have NEVER been reissued since their initial release!

[@dustymojave]

Thumbs up on the Tow'd. The one I built in 1969 is on top of my display case.

[@StephenMartin-tx9vg]

I hope you bring out the Edsel AWB

[@theintake8961]

Awesome model kits! I'm excited about both 65' Chevy's! When will we be able to buy them? 😎👍

[@scooterdoughmas3012]

no way you guys are doing an amazing job keeping this hobby alive thanks for all yall dou

[@billhershkowitz5759]

I'm anxiously waiting for the 71 Dart Demon!

[@dalethelander3781]

"Florida Man chase." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm ded! Round2 rules!

[@crazypainter56]

the chevelle was one of my first AMT kits in 1967----I'll buy a case-!!!!!!!!!!!!--I've been bugging round 2 for years to bring that kit back---thank You

[@frankmilavec3063]

I'll be getting a few of those altered wheelbase kits! How about a re-release of the AMT 57 Chevy hardtop?

[@DiecastMediaNetwork]

Man, those slot car tracks are tempting. The 81 Trans Ams, Monkeemobile, Bluesmobile, and Petty Plymouth are gonna be getting my money tho. Nice to see the Round 2 Mustang getting some love. I bet I could spend all day in those tooling racks. Glad to see the Elco is getting the full camper. I remember buying that kit in the early 2000s and being thrilled then suddenly disappointed that there was part of, but not all of the camper. It didn't mention it on the box, but they included the sprue that had part of the camper. Thanks for remedying that.

[@tcj226]

Well, no one else seems to be excited about it but the Toyota truck is a welcome re-pop. I'm glad you're re-releasing those old 1/20 scale Lindberg kits. I missed my chance to get a Nissan Hardbody kit back when they came out but grabbed one when you reissued it. I drove a King Cab Hardbody in the same color as the kit back then. They're nice kits, especially for Lindberg whose kits I don't remember being particularly great.

[@thefettfan3994]

I really dig the 1:64 scale "Ratfink" custom dragster also both versions of the 1965 Chevy Pickups. Terrific product line for August Guys. Great show as always!!!!!

[@novadiecastman5251]

Slot cars , ahh thanks guys the Yenko Novas look amazing 👏 & cant wait to get a few of those !!!! Thank you , see ya in Chicago 😊

[@Trueno1600]

Still waiting on a 1/25 Jeep XJ Cherokee model kit! Nothing tickles my fancy this month, but cool kits nonetheless.

[@josefhyatt2780]

I love the 4 car set!!! AWESOME!!!! and wireless controllers!!! WOW!!!!

[@CycolacFan]

Some great stuff there, pity you didn’t take the opportunity to include some of the ‘57 Thunderbird parts that have been missing since the late 1960s. That release looks to be identical to the late 1980s version which, aside from the fastback top, is the Vega$ issue from 1979. The fastback roof looks ridiculous on its own, why not include the customising front and rear parts that haven’t been seen in 50 years? Doesn’t seem to be anything new in the El Camino either. I’m glad to see these kits back again but give me a good reason beyond extra decals not to simply buy the previous issues for half the price. 🙂

[@mikemalcom5920]

Would like to see the Turnpiker custom cabover Peterbilt come back out

[@mikecooney3379]

Hope springs eternal for a 3 in one Bluesmobile/ Illinois State Police/ Chicago Police kit!

[@nick84able]

Id love to see a 1963 nova ss kit. Trumpeter did one and been wanting another one to come out. Really want to do one in my dads car. He passed away 20 years ago. It'd be nice for another one to come out

[@novadiecastman5251]

Definitely agree 👍 , we need that kit

[@vernonfarrior3894]

Would like to see AMT FORD WT9000 BLUE MULE FROM THE MOTION PICTURE WHITE LINE FEVER 1/25 scale model kit to be re-released.

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Another great lineup for August. Thanks guys.😊

[@martinkpierce]

Always a pleasure seeing you guys. Hope to see more ford f series pickups

[@sandman_7326]

The 1965 Chevy Chevelle , Car , El Camino , Wagon , Kit is ok , But I believe the 1964 Chevy Chevelle , Car , El Camino , Wagon , With the same body style it is a better-looking car, It's the front grille & taillights that makes the 1964 Chevelle a better looking car , I can't seem to find a 1964 Chevelle scale model kit anywhere to save my life , Also if there was some more automotive in the 1/16 scale size kits similar to the ones shown in the video that would be awesome , With the 1/16 scale so much more detail can go into them when building the kits , Not to many 1/16 scale automotive kits made from what I see , Have to get on with the time - It is 2030 after all & Going on 2024 .

[@ericvangsnes5083]

I wish we could get some 1955-1960 Pontiacs, Buicks, Cadillacs and Dodge/Plymouths. Classic car styles!

[@davidlybarger74]

interesting that was at AW in South Bend (my home town). Went back to visit my dad there and stopped in AW. They used to sell the diecasts up front... was disappointed that they don't do that anymore. Anyway... I've been waiting for a 1/18 diecast from somebody of a 1976 Olds Cutlass Supreme, one of the most popular cars of all time (I had a silver w/burgundy landau and interior), and the '76-'80 Chevy K-5 Cheyenne Blazer, (I had a white with the light blue side panel, top & interior). Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have these in my collection. I also had a '94 Saturn SC2 in red that I'd love to have, but nobody makes that one either.

[@johnnys.diecast]

Im really enjoying your product videos. Keep it up 👍 Btw the Bre Slot Car Set is awesome 🤩 And I also like the 4 lane set.

[@AquaGreen104]

My favorite diecast brand! ❤

[@markjolyn94]

So cool to see the Switcher's kit come back. I know when I was a kid a lot of friend's started on that and continued on in modeling. Hopefully it grabs kids imagination again

[@stevegarboden2437]

How about rereleasing the KW T-600?, and it wouldn't take much to change the hood to make it a T-800.

[@50goingon15]

Love what you guys are doing! The MPC Great Street Machines series needs to be completed please.

[@CharlieLarkin75]

The blue Firebird is pretty sharp, gotta admit. Idea just popped into my head. At least for the HO scale stuff, have you considered teaming up with Atlas Model Railroad Co. and seeing about setting up slot car track with model railroad crossings? That would probably be about the only way I could manage a slot car set room-wise, along with a lot of other people, and then use the Mini-Metals body with a slot car chassis.

[@electrichellion5946]

Really digging that ‘72 GSX & that ‘72 Mach 1

[@herbertlilly5327]

Thinking an added incentive, some type of metal stamping on the actual card. Prompting the need to preserve the vehicle on the card , and perhaps value increase. Metals , in silver , gold , platinum , pewter, as to the greater value of the cast.

[@voodoofx1946]

Sick car line up for August. Thanks Round 2.

[@garyparker2969]

C',MON,,REALLY GUYS ❓❓ I GUESS IT'S ONLY GONNA BE ANOTHER TEN YEARS BEFORE YOU ACTUALLY DO A 2 in 1 Factory Stock/ Drag Car 1964 Chevelle Malibu SS ‼️‼️

[@portland-182]

The 32 Ford is super close to being John Milner's car from American Graffiti!

[@rothgarn19]

I do believe that is the kit they used to make Milners coupe. I'd love to see them bring that back.

[@13Dixiefried]

Johns car was a 31 Ford not a 32.

[@rothgarn19]

@@13Dixiefried No it's a 32

[@portland-182]

@@13Dixiefried It's widely reported to be a '32, what differences are you seeing?

[@paulm.newitt3246]

You guys are amazing! I wonder if that T-Bird kit was previously marketed from the "Vega$" TV show? Nice kit.

[@4trialsin]

Awesome on the Altered Wheelbase! Love old drag cars!

[@michaelseptaric4003]

Retool the 67 Galaxy while your at it.

[@styrenerelics]

I know where my allowance is going.....Time Machine, the El Camino and the T Bird.

[@atomicshark9466]

I NEED THE 92 TOYOTA AND THE PETTY ROADRUNNER!!!!

[@jerryhawk8434]

Now On the el camino tamper, you should offer it also in full wheel drive Having the frame set up higher and you should do a 1969 Chevelle El camino and a 1985 El camino with camper

[@MGB-learning]

Great video. Love the Toyota truck and T-Bird.

[@BigJoe6401]

Can we purchase individual cars directly, like the Monkeemobile and Blues Brothers car? Thanks.

[@johnbisci3125]

New tooling on the Time Machine -- cool!

[@TroysTruckModels]

is there any plans to release the old ERTL S line international semi tractor , and the VOLVO N10 semi tractor ..

[@westies1962]

I am SOOOO all over the 65 Chevelle AWB car! I see the Chevelle Drag Team combo kit being done sometime in the future!!

[@tacuache73]

Ooooh weeeee. AnOtHeR ChEVelLe AnD AnOtHeR FoRd BuCkEt. I jUsT CaN’t WaIT tO bUiLd ThEm!!!!

[@seanh2390]

awesome stuff Round 2! PS - please don’t send any more tooling to China

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

Now that you've reissued the altered wheelbase Chevelle and the El Camino , how about altering the wheelbase of the El Camino body ?

[@moparnut6286]

You had me at Plymouth fury slot car!! The rest is icing on the cake!!

[@thomasstuart2402]

I agree with Everyone else about the 68-69-70-71 Impala model kits 1/24-1/25 scale

[@brentpodoll5848]

When are we going to get the mid engine 1/25 corvette

[@littletoyfactory117]

Looking forward to adding these to our store. Great kits.

[@robertwilson9528]

Anyone know if autoworld still makes 68-69 chargers in 1:18?

[@MikeJBlues]

Hope you guys re pop the red alert chevelle and some johan cars . 69 roadrunner!

[@BronzeGiant]

Does the 72 Mustang have an empty box on the passenger seat like the 1:1?

[@johndean2110]

Cool stuff.😎👍

[@superprettyko]

I would like to see you come out with 1/8 C7 CORVETTE. You probably don't read the comments, but would like to see new CORVETTE kits C7 and C8 in any scales as plastic kits.

[@13Dixiefried]

I had the Lindbergh 1/20 model kits the Camaro, Trans Am, Cherokee, Baywatch Toyota and the plan Toyota.

[@douglasmitchell5033]

When will you be bringing out the rerelease of the NASCAR MPC Chevrolet LaGuna S3 #39 Pepsi or other generic racer. You could do it with the decals from the Lennie Pond 54 AMT kit. Would not be hard to change those into the LaGuna set.

[@crashandcynder]

Since the 1/20 toyota is back can the 1/20 grand cherokee come back?

[@davidhinkson8856]

I have to say I like that El Camino with the drop in camper shell and the Hilux. The fastback option in the old T-Bird kit is certainly different; it would make a nice "what if" model as well as a custom car and it reminds me actually of a fastback prototype GM built as a show car based on the original 1953/54 Corvette.

[@glennsloggett1876]

Love the FX Chevelle look forward to getting it.👍👍🇨🇦

[@v8cool231]

I wish the model companies would do a model kit of the 72 Buick. I'd love a Skylark version.

[@BronzeGiant]

I can't get excited about models of cars I pass on the street every day. The Rat Fink die cast is the old Undertaker custom car put out by Aurora then Polar Lights.

[@IrishAmericanMcCLanahan]

I'm thinking American graffiti with that 57 T bird.

[@roberttaylor9259]

Hope that 60' F100 is out before ACME

[@chrispaulson2934]

What's it gonna take to get the 1964 chevelle ,el camino, and wagon kits re issued?

[@douglasholloran6513]

How about a tour of the factory so we can see how the models are made and what new tooling means other than clean molds .

[@Championdjk]

Digging the JL birds for sure

[@dustymojave]

Sure would be nice if Round 2 did the Toyota pickup in 1/25. There's the snap kit of the 1st gen Toyota 4x. It's curbside. Aoshima does 3rd gen 2wd and 4wd and crew cab and 4Runner. All curbside. The excellent Toyota 22R and RE engine has never been done in 1/24 or 1/25. I understand the cost of a new tool. But it's already mastered for the kinda oddball 1/20 scale.

[@mr.bosstang8363]

Love the grabber blue mach I have a Grabber blue 2013 Boss302

[@brianrobbins1379]

I wish you guys would take those great muscle cars in 1/18 scale and do them in 1/64 ,,,that would be awesome!

[@chadmickelsen3906]

With the slot car and 1/64th Dodge Monaco, when will we ever see a 1/24th 3'n'1 kit version?

[@mattw3297]

Are there any more truck kits that are either new or rereleased coming out?

[@markbehr88]

Banana Splits and Lincoln MkV kit please