Isn't this Anglia incorrect? Shouldn't it be Dr No, not FRWL?? Bit of a glaring mistake methinks. If it is Dr No then the colour's a bit suspect too....should be more of a greenish blue according to IMCDB
I hope the wording on that diorama is changed before release - I suspect that many of the models that become available early from Chinese ebay sellers are actually factory rejects, so hopefully that's the case with that Ford Anglia ... Universal Hobbies might even be able to get it painted in the correct colour before it comes our way !
I also think there is a mistake here the anglia is a bit to blue for my taste original car is indead a bit more blue/green . And it should read dr-no instead of frwl. The arcostar looks promissing do if the diorama turns out to be good
If Fabbri don't decide to change the colour of the Anglia, there's a possible option:- Quite a few early Corgi Vanguard Anglias are still available on eBay in 1:43 scale which appear to be closer to the correct shade of blue-green. One of these could probably be substituted for the UH model with a bit of DIY.
On the acrostar, I think it's a great contender for the weirdest choice of James Bond 'Car' so far!!
Wow! 3 new models on eBay within 24 hours!
Really liking the Parahawk although it does look a bit tiny in its box, is it just me or does it look a little squashed?
The Acrostar Jet is also looking promising, lets hope that it’s diorama is good so that it doesn’t look as tiny as the parahawk - I'm hoping for RM driving into the petrol station with 3D pumps galore.
As for the Anglia – the less said about that the better. However I refrain from judgement until my model arrives. I certainly won’t be paying GE Fabbri if it is still labeled as FRWL.
I like the tank, the parahawk and the acrostar. Opens the door now for many more unusual 'cars' for this amazing collection. The ordinary cars as much as like them now seem a bit boring in comparison. I watched TMWTGG last night and there are number of cars in that that could be added to the collection that have not been produced already. The green rolls courtesy car for instance , the hong kong police car and landrover. The beirut taxi and so on. Each one coupled with another suitable diorama and they are all perfect additions to the collection. Thats just one of the films. What about Ford Mondeo and jet snow mobile from casino Royale? Keep them coming !!!! It would be shame to end just as things are getting interesting. I think the series has legs for at least another 25 + additions over and above the unofficail list we have all seen and antcipate receiving in the future.
Isn't this Anglia incorrect? Shouldn't it be Dr No, not FRWL?? Bit of a glaring mistake methinks. If it is Dr No then the colour's a bit suspect too....should be more of a greenish blue according to IMCDB
This should be Dr No!!!!! If Fabbri don't correct it, I wont being paying for that issue.
Now seeing the Dragon Tank in a case, it looks better, but I'm still not keen on it.
The Parahawk and Acrostar both look good. Now seeing the Acrostar, I would be very surprised if we do get the Range Rover with the horse box. The case would be bigger than anything we've had before. I hope they do it.
I wish they would do the Tiger Eurocopter. That would look good.
I don't think the Dragon Tank was ever supposed to be a thing of beauty. In the context of Dr. No it was merely a crude device rigged up to frighten off the locals, probably an armoured car covered in sheet metal panels. In the Korean War in the fifties the Americans painted tiger faces and teeth on their Sherman tanks (often fitted with flame throwers) to terrify superstitious enemy soldiers, so I'm guessing that's where the idea came from.
In terms of the Bond movies and the Bond Car Collection it's still a highly relevant and important vehicle, even if it is ugly.
I am wondering where all the Rolls Royces are; Goldfinger, Man with the Golden Gun, A View to a Kill, Licence to Kill.
I would love to see them in a diorama. Does someone know why there are no Rolls Royces? Does Fabrii do not have the licence to make models of Rolls Royces?
I am wondering where all the Rolls Royces are; Goldfinger, Man with the Golden Gun, A View to a Kill, Licence to Kill.
I would love to see them in a diorama. Does someone know why there are no Rolls Royces? Does Fabrii do not have the licence to make models of Rolls Royces?
This has been covered before. You can check if you go back a few pages. Think it's a licence thing.:(
Why do people insist that their cars that are for sale on EBAY, keep stating that they are"Mint",when clearly they have removed the cardboard base from the diorama!!!!!..if I was to sell an LP without the cover,I could not say it was mint..gripe over!!!.... -{ :007)
Sorry Dokk with no disrespect but i got the impresion you like to nag. I mean come on there is a second cover over these cars. When that is still closed my opinion is the car is mint. And i´am very sorry but you can not be serious in comparing a LP to one of those cars an LP has only the one cover . If the cars would be out of it´s diorama and damaged then oke.
I would say that "Mint" is a term that is open to interpretation - I know that some secondhand car dealers have a very loose definition of "mint", but there is obviously a big difference between 1:1 and 1:43 !
If "mint" means "untouched and unplayed with", then a model which is still in its original packaging can accurately be labelled "mint" as it is clearly untouched & unplayed with. That said, models without that packaging could be in exactly the same state - the difference is that the outer packaging puts it beyond dispute in terms of that definition.
But is that the only definition of "mint"? If "mint" for you means something like "perfect original condition" instead, then the packaging would not matter.
As for my own models, the outer packaging is the first thing they lose when I get them! I would actually say that some of my models are even more "mint" (2nd definition) after I've opened them to correct slight part misalignment or to remove finger marks/haze off the clear parts (a common problem with models that are mass produced at these numbers).
The presence of the outer packaging certainly makes the models more attractive on eBay, though, so it IS more desirable from a collector's perspective. I track the values of the subscriber gifts on and off and I can tell you that there is far more interest from bidders in those which are still in their original outer packaging. Those that have lost that outer packaging generally go for giveaway prices.
That said, as has been said many times before on this thread, anyone who is collecting this collection as an investment is probably wasting their money. Rather go buy some limited edition Minichamps instead - the production numbers are now generally around 750 per issue due to the recession, but when people's disposable incomes recover these low-number models are going appreciate exponentially, unlike the JBCC ...
Dokk, you confuse the terms "mint" and "sealed". When the car and diorama are in perfect condition, then the term "mint" can be used even if the outer box is missing. However, even if a car is still sealed, it does not necessarily have to be mint, as it could have been damaged during transport (broken off mirror etc.).
And yes, you could sell an LP without cover as "mint", as records and their covers are graded separately.
Sorry Dokk with no disrespect but i got the impresion you like to nag. I mean come on there is a second cover over these cars. When that is still closed my opinion is the car is mint. And i´am very sorry but you can not be serious in comparing a LP to one of those cars an LP has only the one cover . If the cars would be out of it´s diorama and damaged then oke.
Now that you have had a "pop" at me personally, The definition of "Mint" is the item must be in shop bought condition!!,therefore if you rip off the bottom of the diorama..then whether the car is touched or not,it is not in Mint condition..the reason I initially posted this was I purchased an item (Tank) for a good few pounds, on the understanding it was in the state it was described..so I feel justified in "Nagging" as you so nicely put it..& just because my views don't agree with yours..am I not allowed a say????..I had no intention of opening a can of worms, it was just to let people know that "mint " is not always as it seems on Ebay...-{ :007)
Sorry Dokk i just meant that i didn´t agree with you. And of course you can also give your opinion. That was wat i did maybe i should have used a differend choice of words. It was never my intention to attack you personally.
I have a round white sweet I have taken out of its packaging and chewed a bit but I think it's still a mint.
Seriously, I am getting grief from the missus re the materials I have lying around 'ready' to make my display case for this fantastic collection ... however, I can't really start until I am certain about the height of some forthcoming model boxes - i.e. horsebox, acrostar. It's going to be scraping the ceiling at this rate! Not complaining, but keen to get started.
Also that vexed question, how many models are still to come - when will enough be enough, is GE Fabbri stopping at 100 ... or not?! I still think this forum is brilliant, btw.
Do we need a FAQs section on this forum?? Has that been asked before?!
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Here is a link to the parahawk
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250605020013&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
The Acrostar without a diorama is now available:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370356343417
The wings are folded so I guess this one's diorama will have the aircraft on the road either before or after the flight.
On the acrostar, I think it's a great contender for the weirdest choice of James Bond 'Car' so far!!
Really liking the Parahawk although it does look a bit tiny in its box, is it just me or does it look a little squashed?
The Acrostar Jet is also looking promising, lets hope that it’s diorama is good so that it doesn’t look as tiny as the parahawk - I'm hoping for RM driving into the petrol station with 3D pumps galore.
As for the Anglia – the less said about that the better. However I refrain from judgement until my model arrives. I certainly won’t be paying GE Fabbri if it is still labeled as FRWL.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-43-BD-5J-Acrostar-Mini-Jet-James-Bond-007-Octopussy_W0QQitemZ350334409238QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDiecast_Vehicles?hash=item51918eda16
Looks like a far better model than in the other pic
How big in height is the box going to be to fit the acrostar????? -{ :007)
This should be Dr No!!!!! If Fabbri don't correct it, I wont being paying for that issue.
New picture of the Acrostar with plate of diorama.
I wonder??, if you take it out of the box,will the wings be hinged,so you can open them????? -{ :007)
The Parahawk and Acrostar both look good. Now seeing the Acrostar, I would be very surprised if we do get the Range Rover with the horse box. The case would be bigger than anything we've had before. I hope they do it.
I wish they would do the Tiger Eurocopter. That would look good.
In terms of the Bond movies and the Bond Car Collection it's still a highly relevant and important vehicle, even if it is ugly.
I would love to see them in a diorama. Does someone know why there are no Rolls Royces? Does Fabrii do not have the licence to make models of Rolls Royces?
This has been covered before. You can check if you go back a few pages. Think it's a licence thing.:(
Just spotted this !!!!
Is it just me or have all of these things been said before?
I apologise..I didn't notice that it had been posted before.. -{ :007)
If "mint" means "untouched and unplayed with", then a model which is still in its original packaging can accurately be labelled "mint" as it is clearly untouched & unplayed with. That said, models without that packaging could be in exactly the same state - the difference is that the outer packaging puts it beyond dispute in terms of that definition.
But is that the only definition of "mint"? If "mint" for you means something like "perfect original condition" instead, then the packaging would not matter.
As for my own models, the outer packaging is the first thing they lose when I get them! I would actually say that some of my models are even more "mint" (2nd definition) after I've opened them to correct slight part misalignment or to remove finger marks/haze off the clear parts (a common problem with models that are mass produced at these numbers).
The presence of the outer packaging certainly makes the models more attractive on eBay, though, so it IS more desirable from a collector's perspective. I track the values of the subscriber gifts on and off and I can tell you that there is far more interest from bidders in those which are still in their original outer packaging. Those that have lost that outer packaging generally go for giveaway prices.
That said, as has been said many times before on this thread, anyone who is collecting this collection as an investment is probably wasting their money. Rather go buy some limited edition Minichamps instead - the production numbers are now generally around 750 per issue due to the recession, but when people's disposable incomes recover these low-number models are going appreciate exponentially, unlike the JBCC ...
And yes, you could sell an LP without cover as "mint", as records and their covers are graded separately.
Now that you have had a "pop" at me personally, The definition of "Mint" is the item must be in shop bought condition!!,therefore if you rip off the bottom of the diorama..then whether the car is touched or not,it is not in Mint condition..the reason I initially posted this was I purchased an item (Tank) for a good few pounds, on the understanding it was in the state it was described..so I feel justified in "Nagging" as you so nicely put it..& just because my views don't agree with yours..am I not allowed a say????..I had no intention of opening a can of worms, it was just to let people know that "mint " is not always as it seems on Ebay...-{ :007)
Seriously, I am getting grief from the missus re the materials I have lying around 'ready' to make my display case for this fantastic collection ... however, I can't really start until I am certain about the height of some forthcoming model boxes - i.e. horsebox, acrostar. It's going to be scraping the ceiling at this rate! Not complaining, but keen to get started.
Also that vexed question, how many models are still to come - when will enough be enough, is GE Fabbri stopping at 100 ... or not?! I still think this forum is brilliant, btw.
Do we need a FAQs section on this forum?? Has that been asked before?!
Best to all,
Rhinoman B-)