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Round Two models to re-release Space 1999 Eagle

Started by Weaver, August 02, 2013, 07:20:10 PM

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Weaver

August 02, 2013, 07:20:10 PM
Round Two models own MPC, AMT and Polar Lights now, and have an aggressive programme of re-releases.

Look what's up for November: this'll screw up the collectors!



http://round2models.com/models/mpc/space-1999-eagle1

Round Two's website: http://round2models.com/
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scooter

#1
August 02, 2013, 07:29:24 PM
I like the Space Seed Dio



So what if it's snap together.  If it's done right, it should be a nice set
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McColm

#2
August 02, 2013, 10:48:48 PM
The Eagle goes for silly prices on a well-known auction site,plastic or diecast examples are  sort after.

Steel Penguin

#3
August 03, 2013, 02:06:18 AM
that eagle could be dangerous, I want no NEED several, and possibly several more...
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wow, its like freefalling into the Geofront
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Green Dragon

#4
August 03, 2013, 09:41:01 AM
Might get a couple if only for the new passenger pod door decals! Tried several times to draw them on but they were crap!

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deathjester

#5
August 03, 2013, 12:39:09 PM
I think Stormfront Models will have to stock up on some of these re-releases... ;D ;D

philp

#6
August 03, 2013, 03:12:33 PM
Quote from: Weaver on August 02, 2013, 07:20:10 PM
Round Two models own MPC, AMT and Polar Lights now, and have an aggressive programme of re-releases.

Look what's up for November: this'll screw up the collectors!



http://round2models.com/models/mpc/space-1999-eagle1

Round Two's website: http://round2models.com/


This was announced at Wonderfest back in May (don't you guys look at my pics  ;D_




Unfortunately it doesn't sound like they are doing any accuritizing of the original kit.  Was really hoping for a new or at least upgraded version.
Still might get one and try to do the fixes needed.
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Weaver

#7
August 03, 2013, 03:17:53 PM
I thought somebody must have picked up on it and I did several searches but found nothing - oh well, there you go..... :rolleyes:
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rickshaw

#8
August 04, 2013, 12:16:38 AM
Is this the same as the Airfix one from days of yore?
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PR19_Kit

#9
August 04, 2013, 01:54:26 AM
If it's the ex-MPC kit, and the signage indicates it is, then it would be that one.
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jcf

#10
August 04, 2013, 07:13:20 PM
According to the Catacombs Space:1999 Merchandise Guide, both Eagle and Hawk were originally released by MPC, then re-boxed by Airfix.

http://catacombs.space1999.net/main/merc/vmmempc.html

Madoc

#11
August 07, 2013, 12:53:14 PM
Cool - but I wish they were actual 1/72nd scale instead of the "almost but not quite" scale they are.
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Librarian

#12
August 07, 2013, 02:44:46 PM
Fantastic machine. A series I was allowed to stay up and watch but in Spanish. Love to see it again, and in English :mellow:.

Weaver

#13
August 07, 2013, 03:40:34 PM
Quote from: Madoc on August 07, 2013, 12:53:14 PM
Cool - but I wish they were actual 1/72nd scale instead of the "almost but not quite" scale they are.

The scale of any Eagle model, even the filming ones, is a bit of a moot point anyway, because the proportions of the inside sets never did match the outside of the models. There have been three sets of plans published for the Eagle, all of which have adopted different methods of resolving this, resulting in claimed lengths of anywhere from 76 feet to 102 feet.

There's a good discussion of the various issues here, by the guy who drew the latest set of plans: http://eagle.space1999.net/
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Tojo633

#14
August 21, 2013, 02:00:04 PM
The important question is who is going to stock these new releases and at what price?
Cheers
Sandy
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