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25/02/2010 5:13 am
Does anybody know what happened to Milestone Miniatures' tooling?
Gems&Cobwebs, 43rd Avenue, Milestone Miniatures- there is a fare number of models between these brands. They closed down last year, I believe. Any word on what's next for the molds?
The reason I am asking, I saw a Torino, that looks like theirs, and it is branded by the seller as American Classics. I have not heard about this name before.
25/02/2010 5:28 am
Milestone Miniatures used that name for some models.
One of their problems may have been their use of too many brand names leading to confusion in the marketplace.
JR, have you heard anything?
25/02/2010 5:38 am
American classics was part of the 43rd avenue collection.
25/02/2010 6:25 am
I don't know where the tooling went. It may still be with Graeme and Bernie.
I believe Graeme reads this Forum, or at least he used to. He may spot this posting and be able to tell us if he wishes. I haven't noticed any newly issued models using Milestone's castings.
25/02/2010 6:26 am
I always thought 43rd Avenue was a great name for a model range
25/02/2010 12:18 pm
G&C had a model available (listed by Sinclairs) that I never bought but wanted
A Bentley Brooklands fire vehicle - anyone ever seen one or a pic thereof?