ToyFair 2009 Part 3: Models
Thursday, February 19. 2009
Round2 and Revell sat out this year's ToyFair, leaving Lindberg as the only plastic model kit representative. They appeared to be continuing their reissues, though their recent Dodge Charger is getting a lot of exposure thanks to multiple Police Car variations.
Despite the lack of kit manufacturers, there were a couple of companies there that specialized in unique and limited-run finished models. The first was American Diorama, specializing in scale scenes, building accessories, and vehicles. Their display at he show featured a couple of ~1/24 scale roadside scenes, and I was told that they are working on a pair of late '30s Chevrolet sedans to be released later this year.
The other company that really caught my attention was TWH Collectibles. Although they don't appear to work in 1/24 scale, the centerpiece of their booth was quite impressive: a 1/50 scale Bucyrus 8750 Dragline that featured detailed latticework, catwalks, and full rigging. It was several feet long, and despite a price tag of a few thousand dollars TWH's first run was completely sold out.
So although the turnout was much more limited than I had hoped, it's still nice to know and see that there are those who still go above and beyond with their scale projects. Tomorrow, I'll be wrapping up my coverage of ToyFair 2009 with a look at the diecast manufacturers that were on hand.
Online: Lindberg-Models.com; AmericanDiorama.com; TWHCollectibles.com.
Even though they weren't at ToyFair, don't forget to check out Revell, Round2, and Tamiya
Despite the lack of kit manufacturers, there were a couple of companies there that specialized in unique and limited-run finished models. The first was American Diorama, specializing in scale scenes, building accessories, and vehicles. Their display at he show featured a couple of ~1/24 scale roadside scenes, and I was told that they are working on a pair of late '30s Chevrolet sedans to be released later this year.
The other company that really caught my attention was TWH Collectibles. Although they don't appear to work in 1/24 scale, the centerpiece of their booth was quite impressive: a 1/50 scale Bucyrus 8750 Dragline that featured detailed latticework, catwalks, and full rigging. It was several feet long, and despite a price tag of a few thousand dollars TWH's first run was completely sold out.
So although the turnout was much more limited than I had hoped, it's still nice to know and see that there are those who still go above and beyond with their scale projects. Tomorrow, I'll be wrapping up my coverage of ToyFair 2009 with a look at the diecast manufacturers that were on hand.
Online: Lindberg-Models.com; AmericanDiorama.com; TWHCollectibles.com.
Even though they weren't at ToyFair, don't forget to check out Revell, Round2, and Tamiya
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