[Closed] The maker I made the inquiry for was not seeking suggestions.

If its the folks I know in Detroit licensing GM toys and models, they will play cat and mouse with every subject they can. Almost like a shell game. If this mfr is of substantial quality then he could do anything within reason and in a genuine GM color that was a popular seller. Even if a collector has, say a 1957 Bel Air in his collection, and don't we all, he will buy a better one if presented. But it should be better. These are models. I'm very interested in knowing who this mfr is. Oh by the way, Happy Thanksgiving. Everyone.

Don, I'm not playing games, I am not at liberty to say anymore than I have.

When a maker gives me confidential information, I respect their confidentiality as, I'd assume, so would you. He has picked a number of cars and GM has approved the licensing for them. Their records show no other model maker has them licensed. The final step to making his decision(s) is an attempt to discover that none of the non-licensee makers haven't made or announced any of these models.

But Dick it sounds just like a game

This firm is expecting you to do his marketing research for him. What do you expect in return? All we want I hope is scale authenticity. Quality is what sells. As a matter of fact I'm very surprised at the color combinations some of these mfrs choose. It's as if they never knew what sold best. One can easily find online the model and paint job that sold in the bigger numbers. Myself I'm surprised at what they choose to make but not when its a blue car with a white roof or something similar and not enough buy it for it to be a winner. But maybe I'm conservative. Nonetheless I sold a lot of cars and business was really good if you had the inventory. And we never stocked blue with a white roof.

Don, I have done marketing research for this maker.

We have been close friends for nearly 16 years. I expect nothing in return but have received an occasional model. There are four or five other makers that I have done marketing research for. When I have something I can say, you will read it here.

Dick I apologize for the tone in that reply.

and as for my interest, it is only to improve quality and value for all of us. At times I am very impressed with how far this hobby has come while at some other times I can't tell where it is headed. Truly these mfrs need someone like you for direction. I'm in your corner for sure.

Thanks Don, I look forward to be able to tell everyone more.