James Bond Car Collection - Questions and praise

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  • FACTFACT Station ZPosts: 320MI6 Agent
    True, DB110, but the lead times on these models are still quite lengthy - I spotted the DB5 (Issue 133) on HK eBay back on 24 September (page 201 of this thread) so it's taken over two months from leaving the factory to getting into subscribers hands.

    There has been no hint of anything concerning the supposed Issue 134/Land Rover on the 'net - nothing from HK, nothing from the seller in NE England ... zilch! So whether it was Ixo or UH that was going to make it, it has been a phantom, so I am not really surprised to hear pecker65's news. Disappointed, but not surprised.
  • MovieCarFanMovieCarFan Posts: 973MI6 Agent
    Ok, I'm confused. I just rang Database to order the SF DB5 and was told very clearly the series would end on issue 135. So maybe the Defender/Discovery will appear after all. Could it be with a special un-numbered magazine by any chance?

    I also checked on how long back issues would be available after close of play and was told 5-6 months, presumably 'whilst stocks last'.
  • Diecast007Diecast007 Posts: 576MI6 Agent
    FACT wrote:
    True, DB110, but the lead times on these models are still quite lengthy - I spotted the DB5 (Issue 133) on HK eBay back on 24 September (page 201 of this thread) so it's taken over two months from leaving the factory to getting into subscribers hands.

    There has been no hint of anything concerning the supposed Issue 134/Land Rover on the 'net - nothing from HK, nothing from the seller in NE England ... zilch! So whether it was Ixo or UH that was going to make it, it has been a phantom, so I am not really surprised to hear pecker65's news. Disappointed, but not surprised.


    Hold the horses here ! We have all been told on numerous occasions that 135 is the conclusion. I am have just received 130/131 . If 134 is the finale. What a load of nonsense and I am feeling rather cheated by Eaglemoss. Incompetence and a total mis management of a great collection and undermining of a guaranteed customer base. In this finacial climate where companies are fighting for customers and business, they deserve to go under. Communication is the key and we have had none that is reliable or official. Sort it out Eaglemoss !!!!!!!!!!! X-(
  • TaylorTaylor Posts: 30MI6 Agent
    Well,It's all kicking off isn't it? :)) After seven years we still have no idea if this ending or what is going on?. One person says one thing,another says something else. I still say a photo of the back page of issue 133 would be very helpful at this point. I will agree that Eaglemoss have messed up. I guess the moral of the story is that of the boy who cried wolf one time too many. Lie enough times and people stop believing you. And no one has lied more times than the JBCC since day one. I still won't believe it is/has stopped till/if I see it with my own eyes. Oh and yes the DB5 in 133 is turned the other way round ;) It still looks totally different though :007)
  • Diecast007Diecast007 Posts: 576MI6 Agent
    Taylor wrote:
    Well,It's all kicking off isn't it? :)) After seven years we still have no idea if this ending or what is going on?. One person says one thing,another says something else. I still say a photo of the back page of issue 133 would be very helpful at this point. I will agree that Eaglemoss have messed up. I guess the moral of the story is that of the boy who cried wolf one time too many. Lie enough times and people stop believing you. And no one has lied more times than the JBCC since day one. I still won't believe it is/has stopped till/if I see it with my own eyes. Oh and yes the DB5 in 133 is turned the other way round ;) It still looks totally different though :007)

    Ok Taylor I am ever the optimist and welcome your news. What do you know ??
  • TaylorTaylor Posts: 30MI6 Agent
    Diecast007 wrote:
    Taylor wrote:
    Well,It's all kicking off isn't it? :)) After seven years we still have no idea if this ending or what is going on?. One person says one thing,another says something else. I still say a photo of the back page of issue 133 would be very helpful at this point. I will agree that Eaglemoss have messed up. I guess the moral of the story is that of the boy who cried wolf one time too many. Lie enough times and people stop believing you. And no one has lied more times than the JBCC since day one. I still won't believe it is/has stopped till/if I see it with my own eyes. Oh and yes the DB5 in 133 is turned the other way round ;) It still looks totally different though :007)

    Ok Taylor I am ever the optimist and welcome your news. What do you know ??
    Fraid I don't know any more than anyone else on here,less it would seem. But I still find it almost impossible to believe this is/may be ending. Another new film just released,dozens of cars to make from that alone on top of a wish list of 100's more from folk here. As some of you may know series like Marvel figures are still going at 200 odd so I still do not see this wrapping up in a month. And what is going on with issue 134? LandRover/Rolls Royce? :s
  • Diecast007Diecast007 Posts: 576MI6 Agent
    I totally agree
  • CAMERA_MANCAMERA_MAN Posts: 99MI6 Agent
    Just recieved issues 132 and 133. The back cover of issue 133 states that issue 134 is the Rolls Royce!!!
  • tibre007tibre007 The NetherlandsPosts: 31MI6 Agent
    But is there anything mentionted about the last issue or not like it was said in a previous post?
  • Diecast007Diecast007 Posts: 576MI6 Agent
    Well I just received 132 and 133 here is a photo of the back page of 133
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    The plot thickens.....
  • MovieCarFanMovieCarFan Posts: 973MI6 Agent
    Diecast007 wrote:
    Well I just received 132 and 133 here is a photo of the back page of 133
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    The plot thickens.....

    Can you post some pics of the DB5? I know I'm probably the only one currently posting who wants to see it but it would be appreciated.
  • TaylorTaylor Posts: 30MI6 Agent
    Diecast007 wrote:
    Well I just received 132 and 133 here is a photo of the back page of 133
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    The plot thickens.....
    Well....................don't I look silly ;% or do I? ;)
  • MovieCarFanMovieCarFan Posts: 973MI6 Agent
    Given that so many people have repeatedly been told by database that the series will end with issue 135, including myself today when I rang them, I reckon we are seeing a typo error on the back of issue 133. It's not a long carefully considered wordy statement, just a simple sentence, so it's possible the artwork studio was meant to put it in issue 134 but goofed up. Or they were supposed to say 'penultimate issue' rather than 'last ever issue'.

    I guess we'll know for sure when people receive the MR Roller mag.
  • FACTFACT Station ZPosts: 320MI6 Agent
    Given that so many people have repeatedly been told by database that the series will end with issue 135, including myself today when I rang them, I reckon we are seeing a typo error on the back of issue 133. It's not a long carefully considered wordy statement, just a simple sentence, so it's possible the artwork studio was meant to put it in issue 134 but goofed up. Or they were supposed to say 'penultimate issue' rather than 'last ever issue'.

    I guess we'll know for sure when people receive the MR Roller mag.
    It's quite possible that artwork was done when the MR RR was intended to be Issue 135 and when it was bumped up one position to Issue 134, someone forgot to update the blurbs...

    So maybe there will be an Issue 135 after all, but delayed due to production issues (which would explain the Roller being bumped up, as it was ready to ship in early-October IIRC).

    But that's just speculation on my part, and I prefer to deal with facts (no pun intended - my name on this forum is actually an airport code!).
  • Dalkowski110Dalkowski110 Posts: 1,314MI6 Agent
    edited December 2012
    Taylor wrote:
    Fraid I don't know any more than anyone else on here,less it would seem.

    Taylor, the company that was lying to you was G.E. Fabbri. That company no longer exists as a seperate, distinct, and fully functional entity. It is a subsidiary of Eaglemoss now, which has different business practices. They are not going to lie about the final issue lest they risk incurring the wrath of Trading Standards (because unless in genuine error...and the way they worded it, they could not successfully defend themselves from that...I will reiterate that NO PARTWORK MAKER IS GOING TO PUT THAT INTO A MAGAZINE).

    Regarding the Aston Martin, aside from being turned around 180 degrees (something we've seen from the Hong Kong dealers before on a couple different issues), what are the differences? I will ask you that again until you can satisfactorily answer it. I know a guy who buys up QC rejects for parts who emailed me after sending one off to him last night. In his words: "They are the same car."
    Given that so many people have repeatedly been told by database that the series will end with issue 135, including myself today when I rang them, I reckon we are seeing a typo error on the back of issue 133. It's not a long carefully considered wordy statement, just a simple sentence, so it's possible the artwork studio was meant to put it in issue 134 but goofed up. Or they were supposed to say 'penultimate issue' rather than 'last ever issue'.

    I guess we'll know for sure when people receive the MR Roller mag.

    I would say it ends at Issue 134 and we don't get the Land Rover (a real shame, as I was looking forward to it). As per my favorite dealer, "the people at Database Warehouse are the last to get any new information about the direction the partwork goes."
    FACT wrote:
    True, DB110, but the lead times on these models are still quite lengthy - I spotted the DB5 (Issue 133) on HK eBay back on 24 September (page 201 of this thread) so it's taken over two months from leaving the factory to getting into subscribers hands.

    True; it's just that the DB5 and now the Lincoln Continental and Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have been out there for quite a while. If we only have one model left...that might be just two weeks away.
    By the way, are you gonna eat that?
  • Leijo007Leijo007 Posts: 106MI6 Agent
    Regarding the Aston Martin, aside from being turned around 360 degrees...

    That would be 180 degrees... ;)
  • Diecast007Diecast007 Posts: 576MI6 Agent
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  • Dalkowski110Dalkowski110 Posts: 1,314MI6 Agent
    Leijo007 wrote:
    Regarding the Aston Martin, aside from being turned around 360 degrees...

    That would be 180 degrees... ;)

    Sorry... ;%
    By the way, are you gonna eat that?
  • MovieCarFanMovieCarFan Posts: 973MI6 Agent
    Thanks for the great pics! - Looks like the original UH DB5 to me - incorrect front number plate surround for Skyfall but nobody will notice :D
  • Dalkowski110Dalkowski110 Posts: 1,314MI6 Agent
    Diecast007 wrote:
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    A terrific model, very much typical of the very-nice-looking early UH moulds, and also exactly the one we were expecting from KINGsMODEL. I think an "all-gadgets-packed-away" DB5 is something this collection sorely needed, and you've got a nice tie-in with SF. :)
    By the way, are you gonna eat that?
  • Diecast007Diecast007 Posts: 576MI6 Agent
    Thanks for the great pics! - Looks like the original UH DB5 to me - incorrect front number plate surround for Skyfall but nobody will notice :D

    Also just noticed the clear box has the 007 logo . If any criticism the db5 passenger wiper looks rather large and from the front at some angles looks awkward. I also thought my diorama was cracked but it is a black line ( gloss) between grass and road possibly a glue line looks odd.
  • Diecast007Diecast007 Posts: 576MI6 Agent
    Diecast007 wrote:
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    A terrific model, very much typical of the very-nice-looking early UH moulds, and also exactly the one we were expecting from KINGsMODEL. I think an "all-gadgets-packed-away" DB5 is something this collection sorely needed, and you've got a nice tie-in with SF. :)
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    In all honesty they should have ended it on this one . The moonraker rolls is a filler not a finale to this wonderful collection.
  • Dalkowski110Dalkowski110 Posts: 1,314MI6 Agent
    Diecast007 wrote:
    If any criticism the db5 passenger wiper looks rather large and from the front at some angles looks awkward.

    Likely because of repeated mould use. The way UH is burning through the DB5 and the astronomical production totals of the first three DB5's we saw in the collection, especially (as in, about 12,000 models each!), I think that can be chalked up to mould wear more than anything else.
    By the way, are you gonna eat that?
  • Dalkowski110Dalkowski110 Posts: 1,314MI6 Agent
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    A terrific model, very much typical of the very-nice-looking early UH moulds, and also exactly the one we were expecting from KINGsMODEL. I think an "all-gadgets-packed-away" DB5 is something this collection sorely needed, and you've got a nice tie-in with SF. :)
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    In all honesty they should have ended it on this one . The moonraker rolls is a filler not a finale to this wonderful collection.

    I would agree with this. If anything, if you've GOT to get the MR Roller in there, then flip them. As evidenced by the MR Roller showing up in the same quantities as the Continental and at the same time, I think they could have.
    By the way, are you gonna eat that?
  • TaylorTaylor Posts: 30MI6 Agent
    I've figured it out. When you get to the back of issue 134 it will say on the last page............coming in issue 1 of The James Bond Vehicle Collection...the Moonraker Shuttle from Moonraker. Issue 1 only £2.99. Collect them all. You wait :))
  • MovieCarFanMovieCarFan Posts: 973MI6 Agent
    Diecast007 wrote:


    In all honesty they should have ended it on this one . The moonraker rolls is a filler not a finale to this wonderful collection.

    Totally 100% agree - end on the latest movie, using a DB5 that ties in perfectly with the first issue. It would have tidied up a very messy ending. But no, it appears that getting the last drop of money out of the subscribers was more important to the suits, so the spectacular banquet ends with a stale half eaten roll. - Or Roller.
  • Dalkowski110Dalkowski110 Posts: 1,314MI6 Agent
    Taylor wrote:
    Issue 1 only £2.99.

    No matter what they put in there, it's not going to be £2.99 if it's Bond-related. Chinese labor costs are going up, for one thing, and it almost put Schuco out of business, destroyed Biante almost completely, wrecked Solido, and even hurt Corgi. In fact, the entire reason why Ixo backed out on the James Bond Car Collection (which probably would have gone to at least 145 if they stayed) is because they were not getting a fair share of the profits from Eaglemoss and believed they needed to hike the price to continue designing new molds for partwork resale. It's why we all beat up on Eaglemoss on this forum...because yes, in that one instance, they were that stupid/killed the golden goose out of greed.
    By the way, are you gonna eat that?
  • lj1989lj1989 Posts: 23MI6 Agent
    Hi guys! let's say I am new in forum, but I've been a "constant viewer" since 2008. Here is photo of my Skyfall DB5. IMO, it should come with modified Goldfinger base (this is what I did):
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  • Diecast007Diecast007 Posts: 576MI6 Agent
    lj1989 wrote:
    Hi guys! let's say I am new in forum, but I've been a "constant viewer" since 2008. Here is photo of my Skyfall DB5. IMO, it should come with modified Goldfinger base (this is what I did):
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    Welcome, looks good

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  • Diecast007Diecast007 Posts: 576MI6 Agent
    Not sure how the SKYFALL Db5 showed up in my reply but hey added bonus
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