Preview RC2 68/69/70 Charger diecast

[BrianShaughnessy]

Stole link from moparts...  wholey crap these are going to be nice.      Don't expect these to be at ToysRUs tho... most likely over $100.

http://www.detoursdiecast.com/ertlcharger.html

[41husk]

Looks like 69 and 70, it seems tough to find 68 diecast for some reason   Maybe it's just me.  I look at swap meets and such and there seems to be no shortage of 69 and 70.

[BrianShaughnessy]

Looks like 69 and 70, it seems tough to find 68 diecast for some reason   Maybe it's just me.  I look at swap meets and such and there seems to be no shortage of 69 and 70.

Click the link for more pics... 68's are there also.   

[Back N Black]

They are sweet! I pre-ordered a 69 Charger triple black with red tail stripe. They are going for $69.95


http://www.supercar1.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3228

[Chris G.]

wow, yet another plum crazy '70.   Let's hope my guys do something different. 

The black '69 looks sweet. 

[BrianShaughnessy]

They are sweet! I pre-ordered a 69 Charger triple black with red tail stripe. They are going for $69.95


http://www.supercar1.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3228

I was going onto supercar1 when you posted this.      Cheaper than I guessed they would be     The GMP diecasts are usually more expensive...  got them confused.

Diecastmuscle has a preorder for the black / red stripe for $69 w/ free shipping.  http://www.diecastmuscle.com/store/Makes/Dodge/Charger/29667   

[1BAD68]

they look kinda sloppy to me, look at the alignment of the rear valence to quarter panel...

[chargerman68]

looks great wonder if i can get one that looks like my car...

[41husk]

They are sweet! I pre-ordered a 69 Charger triple black with red tail stripe. They are going for $69.95


http://www.supercar1.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3228

You can order the color and stripe you whant?  Sweeeet!

[chargerman68]

how much to customized

[Magnumcharger]

Ok...I'll admit it, I'm a nitpicker.

1. The '68 inside door locks are in the wrong position.
2. The '70 has the '68 style Magnums on it (should have trim rings).
3. The '69 has '68 hubcaps
4. The '68 and '70 vinyl roofs have no seams.
5. The '70 front fender turn signals are too short
6. The '68 should have an R/T emblem on the tailight panel, as it does in the grille...
7. The '68 has a '69-'70 dash pad
8. The '69 and likely the '70 have a '68 gas cap

But I suppose we should be grateful, huh?
(Just noticed on the website that some of my critiques are addressed there as well)

I guess the real downside to this issue of diecast is that it means all of my current collection will be junk in comparison.

[chargerman68]

damn

[41husk]

I looked at the web site and did not see any option of customizing.  They offer a red and a blue 68 with black top stripe and interior,  I am going to call the phone # and see if there are any plans to offer the 68, with white stripe, vynil top, and blue interior or any combo of those.

[chargerman68]

I looked at the web site and did not see any option of customizing.  They offer a red and a blue 68 with black top stripe and interior,  I am going to call the phone # and see if there are any plans to offer the 68, with white stripe, vynil top, and blue interior or any combo of those.

thanks let us know

[miller]

wow, yet another plum crazy '70.   Let's hope my guys do something different. 

The black '69 looks sweet. 

your right... it should be a plum crazy 69

[hemigeno]

Ok...I'll admit it, I'm a nitpicker.

1. The '68 inside door locks are in the wrong position.
2. The '70 has the '68 style Magnums on it (should have trim rings).
3. The '69 has '68 hubcaps
4. The '68 and '70 vinyl roofs have no seams.
5. The '70 front fender turn signals are too short
6. The '68 should have an R/T emblem on the tailight panel, as it does in the grille...
7. The '68 has a '69-'70 dash pad
8. The '69 and likely the '70 have a '68 gas cap

But I suppose we should be grateful, huh?
(Just noticed on the website that some of my critiques are addressed there as well)

I guess the real downside to this issue of diecast is that it means all of my current collection will be junk in comparison.

Boy, you should have seen the lists - plural - of things that Chris (Just 6T9_CHGR) and I sent to them while they were going through the development on this series.  They've come a long way with trying to get the details right, but some details I was finally told they were just not going to try and get correct. 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Ok...I'll admit it, I'm a nitpicker.

1. The '68 inside door locks are in the wrong position.
2. The '70 has the '68 style Magnums on it (should have trim rings).
3. The '69 has '68 hubcaps
4. The '68 and '70 vinyl roofs have no seams.
5. The '70 front fender turn signals are too short
6. The '68 should have an R/T emblem on the tailight panel, as it does in the grille...
7. The '68 has a '69-'70 dash pad
8. The '69 and likely the '70 have a '68 gas cap

But I suppose we should be grateful, huh?
(Just noticed on the website that some of my critiques are addressed there as well)

I guess the real downside to this issue of diecast is that it means all of my current collection will be junk in comparison.

Boy, you should have seen the lists - plural - of things that Chris (Just 6T9_CHGR) and I sent to them while they were going through the development on this series.  They've come a long way with trying to get the details right, but some details I was finally told they were just not going to try and get correct. 

Oh yes I can attest to that

Dont know if anyone realizes but it was Geno's Hemi '69 Charger R/T car that did the modeling for these nice cars you see here.  This has been in the works for more than a year now & it was cool that Geno & I could have some input on the final product...although some of our input fell on deaf ears...no ones fault but big business I guess ....

[derailed]

Im ordering the red 68 RT and when I was searching around I found this and fell in love with it

http://www.supercar1.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2850

[1969chargerrtse]

You know Franklin Mint has had a super detailed 69 model from back about 5 or so years ago.  I think it only came in Yellow.

[chargerman68]

they all look great...

[BrianShaughnessy]

Im ordering the red 68 RT and when I was searching around I found this and fell in love with it

http://www.supercar1.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2850

I was browsing the site and saw this 1 of 1 '70      Too bad  - sold out.

http://www.supercar1.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3506

[xp29f8b]

I really like how much better they are looking now, especially with the flip up headlights. The only thing I dont like on the 68 is the decal marker lights. Other than that their great

[4forty]

the magnums look kinda funky, Like the '70 though.

[Chris G.]

your right... it should be a plum crazy 69

That idea has already been abused. 

[remta1]

 

[miller]

your right... it should be a plum crazy 69

That idea has already been abused. 

see thats what im talking about... perfection... minus the white roof

[bill440rt]

Ahem.... problem with a white roof? 
The white roof symbolizes perfection!! 

I had a list of "corrections" when I was initially sent the prototype pics as well. My biggest gripe I see that wasn't corrected on the '70 version is the '68-'69 header panel up front when the hood is opened!  Not to mention the rectangular antenna base.    Looks like the 68/69 versions don't have that.

All in all, I'd love to get a couple for my collection. They still look nice. 

[Old Moparz]

Those are probably the nicest examples I've seen in some time. If all the details that were incorrect were to be correct, the cars wouldn't be $69.95 & would probably be at least twice that price. They look a lot nicer than most dicast toys, & the photography makes them look like real cars at a glance. I'd like to have them, but for me, I just won't spend that kind of money on toy cars. It would take away from the parts fund on the real cars. 

[69bronzeT5]

Click the link for more pics... 68's are there also.   

I have that copper 68 R/T. Except mine is an older version from the ERTL 10 fastest Mopar series. And I really like that black 69 R/T. Too bad they dont make a silver 69 with nice wheels and a black R/T stripe..........sorta like this.....and yea, thats Keepat's car...I customized the grille

[moparstuart]

Click the link for more pics... 68's are there also.   

I have that copper 68 R/T. Except mine is an older version from the ERTL 10 fastest Mopar series. And I really like that black 69 R/T. Too bad they dont make a silver 69 with nice wheels and a black R/T stripe..........sorta like this.....and yea, thats Keepat's car...I customized the grille

those big magnums look great on that car

[HITMAN 149]

Looks like 69 and 70, it seems tough to find 68 diecast for some reason   Maybe it's just me.  I look at swap meets and such and there seems to be no shortage of 69 and 70.

hey husk...
they have 68's.. few & far between.. but i have seen a number of colors at swap meets/ shows....red w/ blk top... greens... ect..ect
but as far as black... threre was only 1 black 68 charger made by any diecast co.  that was for BULLITT... i have 2-3 each of the diff sizes.... they are hard to find!!!! $$$$$ they are on ebay every now & then.. some decent $$ and some outta control!!!!!!!!!!!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

and yea, thats Keepat's car...I customized the grille

And you totally F'ed it up!  Now fix it!

[69bronzeT5]

well I dont have photoshop!!!! I just wanted to see what it would look like cuz thats what I want my car to look like.

[Magnumcharger]

What he's saying is: post the un-altered version of that photo!

[bsakal]

You know Franklin Mint has had a super detailed 69 model from back about 5 or so years ago.  I think it only came in Yellow.

that would be the Danbury Mint. Light Yellow only. It's not in their current catalog that I just got the other day, it was in the last one though. I bought one when they first came out, it's pretty sweet!

[69bronzeT5]

What he's saying is: post the un-altered version of that photo!

fine.....