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[Wellzie 74]

Simple case of this model being a hit with collectors & prices now getting high for the limited batch they did make makes me wonder why they don't produce this version again as literally could charge double what the standard versions go for.

I know there were licence issues when they made it as was unofficial "Vanishing Point" car which was Licenced to ERTL (Poor excuse of a model if you ask me) but they already have a white 70 Challenger with red stripe, boot rack & different wheels so shouldn't be that hard to do.

Have a Yellow 70 T/A on order, would love to have this car next to it on display.

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[bofleon]

You are wholly right. Since Highway 61 is closed down, even they want to do it, they can not do anymore.

[acisne]

bofleon, on 15 August 2013 - 09:54 AM, said:

You are wholly right. Since Highway 61 is closed down, even they want to do it, they can not do anymore.

Diecast Promotions and their Highway 61 brand are not closed down. They are just not doing 1/18s at the moment.
There is rumors that Auto World has leased their 1/18 tooling and will release more 1/18s.

[Gavin]

I thought I saw that GL was releasing a '70 Challenger in white...don't know if it will be an R/T, though.

[Mitchellman]

Gavin, on 15 August 2013 - 12:06 PM, said:

I thought I saw that GL was releasing a '70 Challenger in white...don't know if it will be an R/T, though.

I contacted Greenlight a little while ago and yes they are doing an all white stock 1970 dodge challenger that will much look like the one from vanishing point. I'm not sure if it will be an r/t, but I think it is safe to say it will be since no new tooling will be done for this car and all of Greenlight's previous 1970 challenger releases were r/t's. now lets all hope they blow our minds with some enhancement I the quality of the wheels ...etc. : )

Mitchell

[bofleon]

Mitchellman, on 15 August 2013 - 02:23 PM, said:

Gavin, on 15 August 2013 - 12:06 PM, said:

I thought I saw that GL was releasing a '70 Challenger in white...don't know if it will be an R/T, though.

I contacted Greenlight a little while ago and yes they are doing an all white stock 1970 dodge challenger that will much look like the one from vanishing point. I'm not sure if it will be an r/t, but I think it is safe to say it will be since no new tooling will be done for this car and all of Greenlight's previous 1970 challenger releases were r/t's. now lets all hope they blow our minds with some enhancement I the quality of the wheels ...etc. : )

Mitchell

Mitchell as you know, Greenlight not compensated our expectations in quality and we are still willing to get HW61 White Challnger by over $200 prices. Hope I get it sooner.

Edited by bofleon, 11 September 2015 - 12:33 AM.

[Josh]

I know this is an old thread but I just want to agree that we need more Highway 61 tooling to get used again! Cmon someone pick up those molds!

[Virtue]

Josh, on 10 September 2015 - 05:06 PM, said:

I know this is an old thread but I just want to agree that we need more Highway 61 tooling to get used again! Cmon someone pick up those molds!

Good news Josh, ACME has announced that they bought Highway 61 molds! Here is the official statement:

We are very excited about this as these are some quality molds that have been dormant for many years but still have plenty of potential.
This is quite an undertaking, considering the number of molds that HWY built, but we are up to the task. To avoid any QC issues, we are opening all the molds one by one and cleaning, restoring, polishing, etc… before we proceed with any production. We will also be making a complete change/upgrade to the packaging. Each release will come branded as an Acme model and will be packaged in a sealed box with a styrofoam clamshell, just like all other Acme models.
Please feel free to submit any ideas and thoughts for cars that you want to see done from these tools. With your input and Acme’s design touch; we know that this will breathe some fresh air into the hobby!
The first mold that we have opened and prepared for production is the 1970-71 Plymouth Cuda. We are pleased to inform you that Supercars will be doing a split color run of Ronnie Sox’s and Buddy Martin’s personal Cuda street cars. These cars will be arriving in early December.”

[schuifelhoofd]

Virtue, on 23 October 2015 - 04:23 AM, said:

Josh, on 10 September 2015 - 05:06 PM, said:

I know this is an old thread but I just want to agree that we need more Highway 61 tooling to get used again! Cmon someone pick up those molds!

Good news Josh, ACME has announced that they bought Highway 61 molds!

Psst! Josh is the one who brought up this great news yesterday

[Virtue]

schuifelhoofd, on 23 October 2015 - 11:03 AM, said:

Virtue, on 23 October 2015 - 04:23 AM, said:

Josh, on 10 September 2015 - 05:06 PM, said:

I know this is an old thread but I just want to agree that we need more Highway 61 tooling to get used again! Cmon someone pick up those molds!

Good news Josh, ACME has announced that they bought Highway 61 molds!

Psst! Josh is the one who brought up this great news yesterday

Oh, must have skipped Josh's tread; sorry Josh. But the point is the rebirth of HW61, that's worth to celebrate