1/20 Revell question

[racerjim]

I was at my local hobby shop today and asked if they had any red rt/10 viper diecast models. The guy went to the back room and said they just got one on consignment, its made by revell with a certificate of authenticity from chrysler. It is very detailed right down to the seatbelts on the doors and a window sticker from the dealership.

He said it was some special edition but i can't remember the name he called it.

Just wondering what its worth? they wanted $225 and it was very nice, looked like it lived in the box its whole life. and had lots of little details you dont normally see on diecast models, like the catalyst sticker under the hood, even had a blower motor on it.

thanks
Jim

 

[Kurt]

Sounds like the Creative Masters series from Revell. $225 is definitely overpriced, as these show up on eBay pretty often. Here's one for $50 Buy it Now:

Revell 1/20 Creative Masters Dodge Viper RT/10 - eBay (item 220601547822 end time Sep-03-10 19:34:35 PDT)

The model is very detailed like you said, and certainly a great piece. Hope this helps.

 

[racerjim]

that helps a lot, thanks for saving me some coin. I did a search on ebay but didn't come up with that one for some reason.

I'll let them keep it around for a while, im glad I didn't buy it today like I wanted to.

 

[racerjim]

that one on ebay is really nice, but its too bad they won't ship to canada. guess ill have to keep watching.

 

[Kurt]

Here are a few others I found that will ship to Canada, prices ranging from $30 to $90. Good luck!

DODGE VIPER RT/10 DIE CAST CREATIVE MASTERS REVELL NIB - eBay (item 180549325760 end time Aug-23-10 19:25:25 PDT)

Revell creative masters (1:20) - Dodge Viper RT/10 Red - eBay (item 260651212745 end time Aug-22-10 11:09:28 PDT)

 

[InjectTheVenom]

I never did get a certificate with mine! $50 sounds about right though I don't remember paying that myself.

 

[vipernut]

Yeah..I remember 5-10 (or more?) years ago paying ridiculous amounts of money for some of the limited editions/promos (Brookfields..Creative Masters...etc)..but those days are gone!
(Probably because most of us collectors have the items already..so we're not BIDDING the prices up!!)..
Now (having said that LOL!) I'd still pay LOTS OF MONEY for the rare (some say non-existent) 1/12 GTS COUPE!! that I was offered and passed on years ago!!

 

[TheMilkman]

I tried to do a Google search for the mystery GTS, but didn't find it, but did find the following which were interesting.

Hot Wheels Proto-type No longer available on Flea-Bay, but once was listed.

Anson's 1:12 Scale Viper

KRAGEN DODGE VIPER GTS-R

They were interesting so I thought I would share what I found.

 

[InjectTheVenom]

There never was a 1:12 GTS, only an aftermarket conversion set that looks like ****.

 

[ViperArry]

Story goes there really was a concept GTS 1:12 Willem...... just before your time here

 

[InjectTheVenom]

Define just before my time? If memory serves me I have been a member ever since the second installment of this forum which was around 2001 or 2002-ish All this talk and nobody can produce a picture or build number? Surely someone must have found one by now.. only ever saw one on Ebay but that was done by a private party.

 

[ViperArry]

That's the thing with stories....... if we would have had pictures it would be a FACT.

I may be wrong about the time, but don't want to start a discussion about that. (Forumdata is also messed up because of that second installment)
Vipernut is THE memorabilia and miniatures guru and she passed on a deal that was offered to her.
As far as that goes I believe there really exists such a model.

There are more models than posted on the net over time...... The Streetlegal Competition Coupe from Wayne Finch was posted once.... never sold through Ebay
So lets just keep up the mythical story for this 1:12 coupe so we all KEEP chasing it down on Ebay

 

[racerjim]

Well I got one off fleabay last night, total bid of 29.95. and after shipping its gonna be less then $50.


Thanks guys for helping me out, this one is an exact replica of my car.

 

[ViperArry]

Best RT/10 model ever made, materials and all, only problem are the blacked out headlights.
Anyone ever attempted to undo this?

Revell didn't have clear lights (only in their brochure)for it unfortunatly.