MovieCarFan...I would imagine the exception to that would be if someone did a model of the old FX3. We often gloss over what's familiar not only to us by geographic region, but very often by age, as well. I also bet the Dublin taxi or Altaya's Singapore taxi are curiosities, even though they're FX4's. I was born in Manhattan and have no interest in NYC Checker cabs (not counting the late 1940's ones, and you can get a great model by Brooklin of one, and I do love the Sun Models DeSoto Skyview cabs, which, although a tad low-end for white metal, absolutely nail the paint scheme, unlike Vitesse). The two on my layout I got for a grand total of $5 back around 1995. Yet, I'm fascinated with Checker A12 Marathon Sedans.
You're right, an FX3 would be much more interesting - a bit before my time but it's a good looking vehicle. I don't know if it ever appeared in a Bond movie, maybe a fleeting glimpse in one of the earlier ones perhaps? The real thing would make a great hot rod. I bought the Checker Marathon recently, very evocative of 'Taxi Driver' I thought, but no doubt a tad boring for many of our US cousins!
On the subject of taxis, it would be nice if the proposed LALD Bel Air were to be the taxi version if Fabbri don't opt for the police car. Either would be better than the plain version IMHO.
Tracked down a Vanguards Velox in Almond green as seen in Dr. No. May now "Bondify it" I can't read number plate in imcdb anyone happen to know what it is? Apart from the Vanguards having wheel embellishers when car in movie doesn't it is quite a good match. When searching ebay etc you need to remember it was made before Corgi took over so it is a Lledo and looks like it may have been made for Vauxhall rather than as a standard Vanguards model.
Tracked down a Vanguards Velox in Almond green as seen in Dr. No. May now "Bondify it" I can't read number plate in imcdb anyone happen to know what it is? Apart from the Vanguards having wheel embellishers when car in movie doesn't it is quite a good match. When searching ebay etc you need to remember it was made before Corgi took over so it is a Lledo and looks like it may have been made for Vauxhall rather than as a standard Vanguards model.
Now challenge is making a suitable backdrop.....
Hi Maz, is your model catalogue number VA06408? I have this one in the July - December 2004 Lledo Vanguards catalogue, listed as 3,500 pieces, with colour Alpine Green. It went on sale in December 2004.
I'll see if I get a chance to dig out my DN DVD and watch it on slow/zoom ...
You're right, an FX3 would be much more interesting - a bit before my time but it's a good looking vehicle. I don't know if it ever appeared in a Bond movie, maybe a fleeting glimpse in one of the earlier ones perhaps? The real thing would make a great hot rod. I bought the Checker Marathon recently, very evocative of 'Taxi Driver' I thought, but no doubt a tad boring for many of our US cousins!
On the subject of taxis, it would be nice if the proposed LALD Bel Air were to be the taxi version if Fabbri don't opt for the police car. Either would be better than the plain version IMHO.
The irony is that I recently saw the Altaya (Ixo) taxi series Checker Marathon San Francisco taxi (which I've seen in real life, but never ridden in), found it very true to life, and I actually like that quite a bit! Not sure if an FX3 ever appeared in a Bond film, but I do know that at the same time Ertl made their Checker Marathon NYC cab, they also made an FX3 in 1/43 scale. It's more toylike, admittedly, but any hobbyist worth their salt can jazz it up a bit with even paint. I actually think that's a fun one, if not super-realistic. Ditto Dinky's famous "country taxi" FX3 made in the 1950's. This one holds one of the top five places in my heart of any of Dad's Dinky Toys. See, most of the cars prior to that his parents brought him into the toy store and asked him which one he wanted. Well, this was the first Dinky Dad bought with his own money. Being of the "preservationist" school of thought, I still have not only the original box in mint condition and the taxi in mint condition, but also the piece of paper towel from 1955 that Dad kept with it to wipe the dust off, stored carefully next to the taxi itself! There's not even any playwear...that's what kind of care Dad took of it!
Tracked down a Vanguards Velox in Almond green as seen in Dr. No. May now "Bondify it" I can't read number plate in imcdb anyone happen to know what it is? Apart from the Vanguards having wheel embellishers when car in movie doesn't it is quite a good match. When searching ebay etc you need to remember it was made before Corgi took over so it is a Lledo and looks like it may have been made for Vauxhall rather than as a standard Vanguards model.
Now challenge is making a suitable backdrop.....
Definitely look forward to seeing this one! FACT, if you could let me know the license number as well for my own Vanguards PA Velox, I'd be very appreciative! B-)
On the subject of taxis, it would be nice if the proposed LALD Bel Air were to be the taxi version if Fabbri don't opt for the police car. Either would be better than the plain version IMHO.
Looking at the list, I'd be surprised if they don't do a Louisiana State Police car (NOT Sheriff Pepper's car that gets wrecked when the boat hits it, as that was a four-door Impala). They already have the Istanbul Taxi, Jamaican Taxi, and FX4. With confirmed police cars, they have the VAZ-2106 St. Petersburg Militsia GAI, and well, that's it. I absolutely can't see them NOT doing it as the Louisiana State Police car.
On the subject of taxis, it would be nice if the proposed LALD Bel Air were to be the taxi version if Fabbri don't opt for the police car. Either would be better than the plain version IMHO.
Looking at the list, I'd be surprised if they don't do a Louisiana State Police car (NOT Sheriff Pepper's car that gets wrecked when the boat hits it, as that was a four-door Impala). They already have the Istanbul Taxi, Jamaican Taxi, and FX4. With confirmed police cars, they have the VAZ-2106 St. Petersburg Militsia GAI, and well, that's it. I absolutely can't see them NOT doing it as the Louisiana State Police car.
I hope they do, I thought the livery and graphics on that car were very impressive -
it would make a colourful addition to the series, that's for sure
Hi guys. Totally confused with the issue numbers and release dates to subscribers in the UK now. To date, 2/9/11, the last two issues i had delivered were 106 and 107. Seems like an age ago. Any UK subscribers had 108 and 109 yet? And, dare i mention it, the elusive Anglia? Will it just turn up or will i have to rant?
Since going monthly my account's all messed up, 104 & 105 over a month late, last delivery was 108 & 109 two weeks ago, yet still waiting for 106 & 107 (billed for four issues begining August) looks like i've been placed on the back order system.
No Ford Anglia, does anyone know if UK subscribers automatically get replacements or whether you have to request one.
Replacement was automatic...Fone them on Monday. -{ :007)
Velox has arrived. It is modelled with optional wheel embellishers but I think that if I overpaint them in as close to body colour as I can manage that will disguise them. Once I have identified number plates doing the Car will be relatively easy unless car is seen from behind anywhere and has any additional badging etc.
The challenge will be the background card picture. Any hints or tips welcome!! guess I will have to try to run film on my computer and do screen snatches and try and manipulate pics in some way.
The real pain would be if the next extension includes a Velox after all the work.........
Velox has arrived. It is modelled with optional wheel embellishers but I think that if I overpaint them in as close to body colour as I can manage that will disguise them. Once I have identified number plates doing the Car will be relatively easy unless car is seen from behind anywhere and has any additional badging etc.
The challenge will be the background card picture. Any hints or tips welcome!! guess I will have to try to run film on my computer and do screen snatches and try and manipulate pics in some way.
The real pain would be if the next extension includes a Velox after all the work.........
Don't expect this to be quick!
Well unfortunately now that you made your work public, Fabbri is sure to pick the hint and include the model in the next extension! It has happened a few times before - the first case I noticed was the dragon tank.
How about this as a contender for Bond's wheels in 23? The new Jaguar XE, currently codenamed C-X16:
Good idea - more Bond-like than a BMW Z3! Also this is the lower-price Jaguar sports car, so again it's more believable that a government man would be given such a car than (say) a DBS. It will come down to a marketing deal as usual however, so it depends on a range of factors, not just which company has the most-recently launched sports car. We had Zao's XKR before, so there is a Jaguar precedent in recent Bond movies.
How about this as a contender for Bond's wheels in 23? The new Jaguar XE, currently codenamed C-X16:
Now you are talking, withoutadoubt this is the one for me. I think the aston is getting long in the tooth and a change is good as a rest. Never thought I would say that. I had the opportunity of driving a DB9 in the summer but must admit I was more than happy driving the (my) XK home.
The new Jaguar XKR-S would also be a suitable contender equally as good if not better than the DBS
"Now you are talking, withoutadoubt this is the one for me. I think the aston is getting long in the tooth and a change is good as a rest. Never thought I would say that. I had the opportunity of driving a DB9 in the summer but must admit I was more than happy driving the (my) XK home. "
Nice XK8 ... I think it looks a lot cleaner than the new XKR-S, where I feel the new owners of Jaguar wanted to come up with a new dramatic car in record time, so attached a bodykit to the XK that made it look like a Nissan GT-R. It's reminiscent of the late 1980s when they did exactly the same thing to the XJS to create the XJR-S.
As for the DB9, I've done a few miles in one of these too, and it's pretty nice - but (assuming the one you drove was an auto as they mostly are) the way it pulls away from 0-10 mph is very odd - it doesn't creep like a normal auto, it just surges to about 10mph and then sits there until you either brake or accelelate. The one I drove was a fairly early one, so they have probably addressed this by now.
Appreciate that's pretty off topic, but at least there have been derivatives of the XK8 (Zao's XKR) and the DB9 (DBS) in bond films.
"Now you are talking, withoutadoubt this is the one for me. I think the aston is getting long in the tooth and a change is good as a rest. Never thought I would say that. I had the opportunity of driving a DB9 in the summer but must admit I was more than happy driving the (my) XK home. "
Nice XK8 ... I think it looks a lot cleaner than the new XKR-S, where I feel the new owners of Jaguar wanted to come up with a new dramatic car in record time, so attached a bodykit to the XK that made it look like a Nissan GT-R. It's reminiscent of the late 1980s when they did exactly the same thing to the XJS to create the XJR-S.
As for the DB9, I've done a few miles in one of these too, and it's pretty nice - but (assuming the one you drove was an auto as they mostly are) the way it pulls away from 0-10 mph is very odd - it doesn't creep like a normal auto, it just surges to about 10mph and then sits there until you either brake or accelelate. The one I drove was a fairly early one, so they have probably addressed this by now.
Appreciate that's pretty off topic, but at least there have been derivatives of the XK8 (Zao's XKR) and the DB9 (DBS) in bond films.
The XK8 certainly is nice very proud of it :x and in silver very bond like . I agree the DB9 seemed to surge ahead with what felt like a time delay after kickdown then an amazing rush of power. The xk8 is altogether much smoother with delivery of power .:)
BTW. contacted GEFabbri have been told my anglia will be with my next delivery
I'm feeling a bit left out here - do subscribers get free use of a DB9?? 8-)
See when you don't sign up this is the free gifts you miss out on ! LOL!:D:D
yes, this is certainly one of the new subscriber gifts....i phoned fabbri yesterday and mine got delivered this morning.....not very keen on the steering wheel though....might have to send it back.......while i was on the phone, they confirmed the new bond car will be the fiat 500......
I see that Issue 110 is now available from ebay sellers in the UK. Just a pity the magazine cover is almost identical to that of a previous DBS, Issue 20 (the CR DBS) - exactly the same Daniel Craig pic
I see that Issue 110 is now available from ebay sellers in the UK. Just a pity the magazine cover is almost identical to that of a previous DBS, Issue 20 (the CR DBS) - exactly the same Daniel Craig pic
What I'd love to know is what the back cover says...my dealer emailed me two days ago with the exact same list Jag was given, though it seemed a bit more polished. He suspects the list might be "jumbled", however, and that the Turkey-Bird may not be Issue 111. To wit: "everyone thought the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II from LTK would be 103 or around there. Universal Hobbies lets their models leak out early."
I see that Issue 110 is now available from ebay sellers in the UK. Just a pity the magazine cover is almost identical to that of a previous DBS, Issue 20 (the CR DBS) - exactly the same Daniel Craig pic
What I'd love to know is what the back cover says...my dealer emailed me two days ago with the exact same list Jag was given, though it seemed a bit more polished. He suspects the list might be "jumbled", however, and that the Turkey-Bird may not be Issue 111. To wit: "everyone thought the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II from LTK would be 103 or around there. Universal Hobbies lets their models leak out early."
Maybe the blunder bird may not be.....lets hope so and a replacement may make an appearance.
The list I was given was certainly an intended list only. Changes, as usual, are to be expected. Not being a subscriber anymore I really don't mind if the Blunderbird is released or not, and when.
I see that Issue 110 is now available from ebay sellers in the UK. Just a pity the magazine cover is almost identical to that of a previous DBS, Issue 20 (the CR DBS) - exactly the same Daniel Craig pic
What I'd love to know is what the back cover says...my dealer emailed me two days ago with the exact same list Jag was given, though it seemed a bit more polished. He suspects the list might be "jumbled", however, and that the Turkey-Bird may not be Issue 111. To wit: "everyone thought the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II from LTK would be 103 or around there. Universal Hobbies lets their models leak out early."
Maybe the blunder bird may not be.....lets hope so and a replacement may make an appearance.
If Fabbri are listening, I am sure that we don't want this so-called Thunderbird. This is the third consecutive post from three people who all don't want the Thunderbird.
R&D will have been almost zero, as it's a re-hash of an exisiting car with almost no changes at all. Please do not do it. Remember all the flak you have received for the Aston "Volante", the totally wrong QoS Jaguar, and the Audi "V8". You need to keep the subscribers on your side, and the loyal cherry picker buyers as well. Please do not release this car that as far as I can tell, no-one wants it.
Also bear in mind a lot of people read this thread, but don't post - so it's not just the usual 10 or so posters who don't want the so called T Bird.
Keep up the good work - the T Bird is not good work however.
I see that Issue 110 is now available from ebay sellers in the UK. Just a pity the magazine cover is almost identical to that of a previous DBS, Issue 20 (the CR DBS) - exactly the same Daniel Craig pic
What I'd love to know is what the back cover says...my dealer emailed me two days ago with the exact same list Jag was given, though it seemed a bit more polished. He suspects the list might be "jumbled", however, and that the Turkey-Bird may not be Issue 111. To wit: "everyone thought the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II from LTK would be 103 or around there. Universal Hobbies lets their models leak out early."
Got my issue 110 yesterday, the back cover says issue 111 will be ford thunderbird from Thunderball......i was pleasantly surprised at the high quality of the damaged Aston....it really is a nice model
The list I was given was certainly an intended list only. Changes, as usual, are to be expected. Not being a subscriber anymore I really don't mind if the Blunderbird is released or not, and when.
By "more polished", it basically appeared like this...
-1965 Ford Thunderbird
-1968 Mercedes-Benz (W115)
-VAZ-2106 Zhiguli -- miltisia police car
Top three are no different than what I got. But then...
-1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL (note no gap in "450SEL")
-1975 Austin FX4 taxi (addition of "taxi")
-1955 Austin A55 Cambridge (taxi) (addition in parentheses of "taxi")
-1956 Mercedes Benz 220 S
-1964 Lincoln Continental Stretched Limousine (changed from "Stretched Limo")
-1986 Lada Niva VAZ-2121L
-VAZ-2105 Lada Zhiguli (put into the correct order and this was for a long time the car's name; I think post-1985)
-1968 Mercedes-Benz 200D (W115) (Addition of the parenthetical "(W115)", which is correct)
But then it reverts back to the same list with the same errors you got (with one exception at the literal end)...
-Volga M-24
-Dodge M-43 Ambulance -- the laser carrying vehicle
-1959 Plymouth Savoy -- (Istanbul taxi)
-1973 Chevrolet Bel Air
-1986 Dodge Ram
-1961 Chevrolet 30 Series 1-Ton truck
-1964 Morris Minor Convertible
-1960 Ford Ranch Wagon
-1986 Wales & Edward Rangemaster Milkfloat ("Edwards" is typo'd and gone is the small dash between "Rangemaster" and "Milkfloat")
Also, each car had its film abbreviation next to it in the original email (which, due to formatting reasons, I was unable to correctly reproduce here). However, my dealer gets his stuff in somewhat late. He doesn't have the DBS yet nor has he spoken with anyone who's gotten one in. Another seller on eBay, however, claims Issue 111 will be the Turkey-Bird. Which brings me to...
Maybe the blunder bird may not be.....lets hope so and a replacement may make an appearance.
IF AND ONLY IF the eBayer is right and it is 111...well, it will be released in early October, followed by an infinitely better car from Ixo. It's my understanding that barring a production run error (in their eyes, not ours), what's on the back cover gets released.
Also bear in mind a lot of people read this thread, but don't post - so it's not just the usual 10 or so posters who don't want the so called T Bird.
One SHOULD bear this in mind. Remember, whilst we have the usual 10 or so guys representing a fairly solid cross-section of the hobby (everyone from extreme Bond-centrics to an extreme Car-centric who is typing this message) and disagree quite often, this was pretty much the only thing EVERYONE agreed on. I was expecting at least one person (no one in particular, but someone) to step out of the woodwork and attack us for attacking the car.
We DID get one person who said to stop attacking the collection when we first started bashing the Turkey-Bird and stop complaining, but Diecast007 handled that one extremely well by saying he agreed with the sentiment, but that in no way could the Turkey-Bird be called a new car. It was an old car with slightly different tampo-printing. However, not only didn't he respond to Diecast007 or challenge him, but never even singled out the car in his initial post. He had to imply it to avoid failing to get his message across credibly. And that's THE CLOSEST we've gotten to a defense of that car. Again, with this thread having literally OVER HALF A MILLION VIEWS, you'd think, I dunno, at least one of the 5,000+ unique users who stopped over here *might* defend it.
With all-new Whizz Wheels*, equipped with low-friction axle/bearing combinations for racing with your friends! Oh, wait, sorry, wrong brand...but seriously, I finally had the chance to inspect one of these in real life and was SHOCKED at how badly done the wheels were. At least Corgi succeeded in being nostalgic.
*Yes, the very first ads for Corgi Whizzwheels had it as "Whizz Wheels". Dad bought an early brochure from 1970 whilst in Britain in 1983. ONE GBP! I wonder how much that would go for now...
You just pipped me to the post yourmovemrbond,regarding No.111 being the"Thunderturd"as it is affectionately, now known?I have to agree with you,the Damaged DBS is quite good,some nice detail inside the cockpit.Its a lot more interesting than some of the models of late.Thumbs up for the Aston,from me.A notice letter regarding the extension of the collection was also enclosed with my issue,but it still doesn't state whether they will be released monthly or fortnightly yet.
Got my issue 110 yesterday, the back cover says issue 111 will be ford thunderbird from Thunderball
Thanks for the confirmation. I'm NOT surprised. The only thing good about this is that the Turkey-Bird's back cover will give us something to look forward to...so I'm wondering how well a RHD Mercedes-Benz W115 (a classic chassis in my eyes) will sell in the UK. Or perhaps we'll see the Mercedes-Benz 450SEL--the original top-of-the-line S-Class--as the next car for us Ixo M-B fans (for those interested in Ixo's M-B's, the moulds are from a partwork in Spain that was absolutely terrific, though ironically got flak for leaving out the original 450SEL...so Ixo gets their second chance here!).
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You're right, an FX3 would be much more interesting - a bit before my time but it's a good looking vehicle. I don't know if it ever appeared in a Bond movie, maybe a fleeting glimpse in one of the earlier ones perhaps? The real thing would make a great hot rod. I bought the Checker Marathon recently, very evocative of 'Taxi Driver' I thought, but no doubt a tad boring for many of our US cousins!
On the subject of taxis, it would be nice if the proposed LALD Bel Air were to be the taxi version if Fabbri don't opt for the police car. Either would be better than the plain version IMHO.
Any chance of posting any photos once it's done?
I'll see if I get a chance to dig out my DN DVD and watch it on slow/zoom ...
The irony is that I recently saw the Altaya (Ixo) taxi series Checker Marathon San Francisco taxi (which I've seen in real life, but never ridden in), found it very true to life, and I actually like that quite a bit! Not sure if an FX3 ever appeared in a Bond film, but I do know that at the same time Ertl made their Checker Marathon NYC cab, they also made an FX3 in 1/43 scale. It's more toylike, admittedly, but any hobbyist worth their salt can jazz it up a bit with even paint. I actually think that's a fun one, if not super-realistic. Ditto Dinky's famous "country taxi" FX3 made in the 1950's. This one holds one of the top five places in my heart of any of Dad's Dinky Toys. See, most of the cars prior to that his parents brought him into the toy store and asked him which one he wanted. Well, this was the first Dinky Dad bought with his own money. Being of the "preservationist" school of thought, I still have not only the original box in mint condition and the taxi in mint condition, but also the piece of paper towel from 1955 that Dad kept with it to wipe the dust off, stored carefully next to the taxi itself! There's not even any playwear...that's what kind of care Dad took of it!
Definitely look forward to seeing this one! FACT, if you could let me know the license number as well for my own Vanguards PA Velox, I'd be very appreciative!
Looking at the list, I'd be surprised if they don't do a Louisiana State Police car (NOT Sheriff Pepper's car that gets wrecked when the boat hits it, as that was a four-door Impala). They already have the Istanbul Taxi, Jamaican Taxi, and FX4. With confirmed police cars, they have the VAZ-2106 St. Petersburg Militsia GAI, and well, that's it. I absolutely can't see them NOT doing it as the Louisiana State Police car.
I hope they do, I thought the livery and graphics on that car were very impressive -
it would make a colourful addition to the series, that's for sure
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The challenge will be the background card picture. Any hints or tips welcome!! guess I will have to try to run film on my computer and do screen snatches and try and manipulate pics in some way.
The real pain would be if the next extension includes a Velox after all the work.........
Don't expect this to be quick!
Well unfortunately now that you made your work public, Fabbri is sure to pick the hint and include the model in the next extension! It has happened a few times before - the first case I noticed was the dragon tank.
Now you are talking, withoutadoubt this is the one for me. I think the aston is getting long in the tooth and a change is good as a rest. Never thought I would say that. I had the opportunity of driving a DB9 in the summer but must admit I was more than happy driving the (my)
The new Jaguar XKR-S would also be a suitable contender equally as good if not better than the DBS
Nice XK8 ... I think it looks a lot cleaner than the new XKR-S, where I feel the new owners of Jaguar wanted to come up with a new dramatic car in record time, so attached a bodykit to the XK that made it look like a Nissan GT-R. It's reminiscent of the late 1980s when they did exactly the same thing to the XJS to create the XJR-S.
As for the DB9, I've done a few miles in one of these too, and it's pretty nice - but (assuming the one you drove was an auto as they mostly are) the way it pulls away from 0-10 mph is very odd - it doesn't creep like a normal auto, it just surges to about 10mph and then sits there until you either brake or accelelate. The one I drove was a fairly early one, so they have probably addressed this by now.
Appreciate that's pretty off topic, but at least there have been derivatives of the XK8 (Zao's XKR) and the DB9 (DBS) in bond films.
The XK8 certainly is nice very proud of it :x and in silver very bond like
BTW. contacted GEFabbri have been told my anglia will be with my next delivery
See when you don't sign up this is the free gifts you miss out on ! LOL!:D:D
yes, this is certainly one of the new subscriber gifts....i phoned fabbri yesterday and mine got delivered this morning.....not very keen on the steering wheel though....might have to send it back.......while i was on the phone, they confirmed the new bond car will be the fiat 500......
What I'd love to know is what the back cover says...my dealer emailed me two days ago with the exact same list Jag was given, though it seemed a bit more polished. He suspects the list might be "jumbled", however, and that the Turkey-Bird may not be Issue 111. To wit: "everyone thought the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II from LTK would be 103 or around there. Universal Hobbies lets their models leak out early."
Maybe the blunder bird may not be.....lets hope so and a replacement may make an appearance.
If Fabbri are listening, I am sure that we don't want this so-called Thunderbird. This is the third consecutive post from three people who all don't want the Thunderbird.
R&D will have been almost zero, as it's a re-hash of an exisiting car with almost no changes at all. Please do not do it. Remember all the flak you have received for the Aston "Volante", the totally wrong QoS Jaguar, and the Audi "V8". You need to keep the subscribers on your side, and the loyal cherry picker buyers as well. Please do not release this car that as far as I can tell, no-one wants it.
Also bear in mind a lot of people read this thread, but don't post - so it's not just the usual 10 or so posters who don't want the so called T Bird.
Keep up the good work - the T Bird is not good work however.
By "more polished", it basically appeared like this...
-1965 Ford Thunderbird
-1968 Mercedes-Benz (W115)
-VAZ-2106 Zhiguli -- miltisia police car
Top three are no different than what I got. But then...
-1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL (note no gap in "450SEL")
-1975 Austin FX4 taxi (addition of "taxi")
-1955 Austin A55 Cambridge (taxi) (addition in parentheses of "taxi")
-1956 Mercedes Benz 220 S
-1964 Lincoln Continental Stretched Limousine (changed from "Stretched Limo")
-1986 Lada Niva VAZ-2121L
-VAZ-2105 Lada Zhiguli (put into the correct order and this was for a long time the car's name; I think post-1985)
-1968 Mercedes-Benz 200D (W115) (Addition of the parenthetical "(W115)", which is correct)
But then it reverts back to the same list with the same errors you got (with one exception at the literal end)...
-Volga M-24
-Dodge M-43 Ambulance -- the laser carrying vehicle
-1959 Plymouth Savoy -- (Istanbul taxi)
-1973 Chevrolet Bel Air
-1986 Dodge Ram
-1961 Chevrolet 30 Series 1-Ton truck
-1964 Morris Minor Convertible
-1960 Ford Ranch Wagon
-1986 Wales & Edward Rangemaster Milkfloat ("Edwards" is typo'd and gone is the small dash between "Rangemaster" and "Milkfloat")
Also, each car had its film abbreviation next to it in the original email (which, due to formatting reasons, I was unable to correctly reproduce here). However, my dealer gets his stuff in somewhat late. He doesn't have the DBS yet nor has he spoken with anyone who's gotten one in. Another seller on eBay, however, claims Issue 111 will be the Turkey-Bird. Which brings me to...
IF AND ONLY IF the eBayer is right and it is 111...well, it will be released in early October, followed by an infinitely better car from Ixo. It's my understanding that barring a production run error (in their eyes, not ours), what's on the back cover gets released.
One SHOULD bear this in mind. Remember, whilst we have the usual 10 or so guys representing a fairly solid cross-section of the hobby (everyone from extreme Bond-centrics to an extreme Car-centric who is typing this message) and disagree quite often, this was pretty much the only thing EVERYONE agreed on. I was expecting at least one person (no one in particular, but someone) to step out of the woodwork and attack us for attacking the car.
We DID get one person who said to stop attacking the collection when we first started bashing the Turkey-Bird and stop complaining, but Diecast007 handled that one extremely well by saying he agreed with the sentiment, but that in no way could the Turkey-Bird be called a new car. It was an old car with slightly different tampo-printing. However, not only didn't he respond to Diecast007 or challenge him, but never even singled out the car in his initial post. He had to imply it to avoid failing to get his message across credibly. And that's THE CLOSEST we've gotten to a defense of that car. Again, with this thread having literally OVER HALF A MILLION VIEWS, you'd think, I dunno, at least one of the 5,000+ unique users who stopped over here *might* defend it.
With all-new Whizz Wheels*, equipped with low-friction axle/bearing combinations for racing with your friends! Oh, wait, sorry, wrong brand...but seriously, I finally had the chance to inspect one of these in real life and was SHOCKED at how badly done the wheels were. At least Corgi succeeded in being nostalgic.
*Yes, the very first ads for Corgi Whizzwheels had it as "Whizz Wheels". Dad bought an early brochure from 1970 whilst in Britain in 1983. ONE GBP! I wonder how much that would go for now...
Thanks for the confirmation. I'm NOT surprised. The only thing good about this is that the Turkey-Bird's back cover will give us something to look forward to...so I'm wondering how well a RHD Mercedes-Benz W115 (a classic chassis in my eyes) will sell in the UK. Or perhaps we'll see the Mercedes-Benz 450SEL--the original top-of-the-line S-Class--as the next car for us Ixo M-B fans (for those interested in Ixo's M-B's, the moulds are from a partwork in Spain that was absolutely terrific, though ironically got flak for leaving out the original 450SEL...so Ixo gets their second chance here!).