Ertl/Racing Champions diecast question

mahoy78spyder · #1 01-14-2001, 01:37 AM

As the Baldwin Motion diecast cars offered by Ertl/Racing Champions seem to be increasing in popularity, I would like to know if anyone here knows how best to "suggest" to Ertl that they should now produce the Baldwin Motion Super Vega. Does anyone here know anyone on the inside?... Does anyone in this forum have any contacts or influence at Ertl concerning new product ideas? *grin*

Anxious to hear your replies.

Ken

**dinograz** · #2 01-14-2001, 01:44 AM

For diecast, I deal with www.tommytoyz.com often and he has the usual ERTL contacts. He's big on musclecars.

BTW, ERTL just released a new Baldwin Motion 1970 Camaro. It's a Toys R Us exclusive. The ERTL # is 32810 and the TRU stock # is 206086. Here's a pic of it....

mahoy78spyder · #3 01-14-2001, 01:59 AM

Thanks Dino, I'll get in contact with them and see what happens.

Btw, I checked out your website... wow! Very nice collection of Camaro stuff... Question: Where do you get your custom pieces to modify your diecast? (ie: wheels, L88 hoods, traction bars, etc.)

Ken

**dinograz** · #4 01-14-2001, 02:09 AM

All the parts on the custom 1:18 Camaros came from other cars. Everything except the dog dish hubcaps came from mixing parts from the ERTL Camaros.

I forgot to mention on the new yellow BM Camaro that you can call Toys R Us at (877) 877-2822 and give them the TRU stock # (206086) and your zip code and they can tell you if the stores near you have any in stock.

**micky69396** · #5 01-14-2001, 04:06 AM

I talked to the guy at supercar collectibles about Vegas, a Motion would be neat and also a Grumpys Toy car. Several other drag cars that I can think of too off of the same body. He didnt seem to think it would fly with the production that they need to make them. I dont know. I wouldnt think it would be out of the question down the road. If anyone is looking for die cast ertl stuff, I am a dealer also. I dont have many rare cars left, a few of the Motions, and Yenkos though.

[Edited by micky69396 (01-13-2001 at 11:06 PM).]

mahoy78spyder · #6 01-14-2001, 04:27 AM

Mickey, is there any way for the "average Joe" to contact Ertl or supercar collectibles to request something like this? (phone #?... email address?...new-product suggestion hotline?... *grin*) I'm just trying to see if there is a way to gather the troops and inundate the powers-that-be with requests to see if it changes their minds. Any suggestions? (who was your contact? Do you have to be a dealer to call him?)

Ken