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BNSF to become another UP.
http://www.modelrailroadnews.com/pages/edJan09.html
http://www.modelrailroadnews.com/pages/edJan09.html
...and I think NASCAR only demands a disclaimer that the trademarkes are owned by them and their respective companies...
Tell me about it. There Models aren't cheap. Ouchy.Actually NASCAR is one of the worst out there. Things are always more expensive with that rainbow stamp. This was proven recently - there has been significant demand from modellers for the new "car of tomorrow" as Revell is the only one making stock car models (besides small resin companies). Now this comes up on their website:
To Our Loyal Customers:
Over the years we have been pleased to provide you with the finest NASCAR plastic model kits featuring the most popular drivers. Regrettably however, over the last several years we have faced increasing licensing costs that are greater than our increase in sales. Despite our best efforts to secure reasonable licensing terms for NASCAR model kits in general, and the Car of Tomorrow in particular, we have been unable to develop a program that allows us to market the product at a viable price point. Consequently, we will not be issuing a kit on the Car of Tomorrow and, in fact, will be exiting the NASCAR business altogether. We will discontinue all sales of NASCAR plastic kits by February 28, 2009.
This has been an extremely difficult decision to make as we are fully aware of the avid fan base of NASCAR model kit builders and truly appreciate your support over the years. We trust you will find other model kits in our line that will be of interest and that will provide you with the model building enjoyment you desire.
Man, they have shot themselves in the foot. Yeah, the die cast market has swallowed the plastic kit segment (along with the creative outlet of kids, but I digress), and that is partially to blame for this decision by Revell. But NASCAR kits are always 5-7 bucks more to buy due to the licencing costs.