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[Closed] New 1:24 Scale Diecast Model by Acme / GMP

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Frank Kocour
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Is this exciting news? Has Highway 61 gone out of the die cast car business? I didn't realize that they made many 1:24 scale cars.



   
Chris Novak
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Only these Challengers as far as I know? they were less detail than the DM/FM models, and lower cost but VERY VERY presentable, with photo etch, fine fit, excellent shape, and all around a pleasing addition to any collection. I have two from H-61 And I heard DM will release one from these molds? and now Acme has them.
I see they are already planning a 1:18th Gurney Trans Am cuda! That's a model I've been waiting for since I WAS 10.



   
(@ryan-hurley)
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1/24 collectors are hungry, maybe they will sell well and produce more 1/24



   
(@Billy Collins)
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Great to see some 1:24 activity. Here's an idea for the Challenger tooling...

...How about the 'Vanishing Point' movie car?! I don't believe it's been done in 1:24.

I've already got the FM HEMI Challenger / purple; so, I'm not sure I'd be buying this 'Lemon'-version. But, the VP-car...maybe.

I'll be waiting for 1:24s I'm interested in. I'm rooting for ACME.



   
(@Walter Kramer)
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Ohhhhhh i love that idea



   
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I have three of the Highway 61 cars

The detail is very nice and they display well. Just the price has increased a lot but i did buy mine over 5 yeas ago so i guess that would be right for today's dollar I am excited to se someone willing to make 1:24 cars again. And MOPARS Smile you got my money guys



   
Chris Novak
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Would love to see the Sam Posey, Autodynamics Trans Am Challenger in 1:24th !!!!!???



   
(@Billy Collins)
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That's a great idea too.



   
(@DAVID BINOTTI)
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NAPA Auto Parts stores sold a Lemon Twist Highway 61 Challenger with a black interior, blue side stripe, but no vinyl top.



   
Rich Sufficool
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Revell did a diecast kit of the VP Challenger in 1/25

I built it. I just can't find any pictures of it at the moment.



   
(@Billy Collins)
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Thanks for the tip Richard.



   
George Schire
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Just read this announcement and this is great news! My order is placed!


George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota


   
George Schire
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ACME needs to concentrate on 1:24 diecast. We will keep them busy and make them money.


George Schire
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John Merritt
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Well...very interesting. I have two of H61 Challengers already, both black.

So this one could make a nice companion. I am going to a take a day or two to think about it.


John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA


   
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