Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?

[flipwils11]

LOL you crack me up comparing a hand built supercar that sells for millions to a mass produced RC car that sells for $250. Not apples to apples at all man. And yes it is a poor business decision to build a mass produced product and not meet consumer demand. It honestly is Economics 101 specific luxury items that are not mass produced, like your supercar analogy, are an anomaly and perhaps actually a good business decision because then the next time they make a new limited edition car they know they can charge whatever the hell they want for it.

-Joe

Lol, I know, it was a big stretch. But I really wanted to make a point!

Actually it isn't economics 101, it's about product and business strategy, something I daresay Associated is keenly aware of. I also know a thing or two about product and business strategy myself.

[RichieRich]

So, is Associated making the bulkheads, rear arm mounts, etc in black? I asked this question on AE's FB like page and I pretty much got a "no". So, should I order white and dye parts for my team cars that need replacements?

[scr8p]

that's what i'd do. i see no reason for them to make black parts...... right now anyway.

[CamplinP]

LOL you crack me up comparing a hand built supercar that sells for millions to a mass produced RC car that sells for $250. Not apples to apples at all man. And yes it is a poor business decision to build a mass produced product and not meet consumer demand. It honestly is Economics 101 specific luxury items that are not mass produced, like your supercar analogy, are an anomaly and perhaps actually a good business decision because then the next time they make a new limited edition car they know they can charge whatever the hell they want for it.

-Joe

Lol, I know, it was a big stretch. But I really wanted to make a point!

Actually it isn't economics 101, it's about product and business strategy, something I daresay Associated is keenly aware of. I also know a thing or two about product and business strategy myself.

Think of all the frenzy this created. Now, if they re-re another kit there is a good chance that all of us that bought the '84 will buy that also. But here is beauty of where the "Limited" thing works, for all who missed the first one will be damned sure to get in on the next one. So a team car with say 4000 released should be no problem.

[kink]

I hope AE stop making stuff in China now the ReRe is done and those customers are satisfied. At least we will then know any black parts are the real deal original items.

[clm]

Except that the noseplate really looks off visually with the outlined AE instead of the stamped AE

Chris

[ca-rj]

Put a Lohas front bumper on it and then you won't see it.

Except that the noseplate really looks off visually with the outlined AE instead of the stamped AE

Chris

[jwscab]

you guys crack me up with this 'china' thing. the plastic doesn't care where it gets molded, and it doesn't care what mold it's in. the original company is REmaking the same parts, form fit and function, it's not like it's a 3rd party vendor. And they are TOY cars. fact of the matter is that they are making MORE and that is GOOD.

it's like I tell people, don't be so hard on that mustang, it doesn't know it's a ford

[GoMachV]

it's like I tell people, don't be so hard on that mustang, it doesn't know it's a ford

Ouch!
Just wait till GM runs out of money next time and can't get another bailout (ain't paid back the first one yet lol) you might see a Ford emblem on that Vette

[jwscab]

gm in fact is paid up, and the remaining equity is in shares the government is selling off in installments, and ford didn't really escape the mess either, they were already going down mortgaging everything to the hilt before the 'bailout' occurred. but whatever, the bailout was a huge mess, but the entire country could have been way worse without it.

I don't even deal with the new crap anyway, too many incremental yearly changes to keep up with. I'm still stuck in late 90's at best.

[THE H.P FREAK]

it's like I tell people, don't be so hard on that mustang, it doesn't know it's a ford

Ouch!
Just wait till GM runs out of money next time and can't get another bailout (ain't paid back the first one yet lol) you might see a Ford emblem on that Vette

HI!... But then the Corvette would have some class.

[kink]

it's like I tell people, don't be so hard on that mustang, it doesn't know it's a ford

I agree that new cheap spare parts is a great idea. But I cannot help feel happier mine is 100% USA made. I am probably a bit mad / OCD though.

[scr8p]

it's like I tell people, don't be so hard on that mustang, it doesn't know it's a ford

Ouch!
Just wait till GM runs out of money next time and can't get another bailout (ain't paid back the first one yet lol) you might see a Ford emblem on that Vette

HI!... But then the Corvette would have some class.

second class. maybe third.

[THE H.P FREAK]

HI!... At least it would have class! Lmao.....

[scr8p]

Ugh... ow wow wow... ugh... oh man you got me..... oh damn.... oh...ow..... i think i see my grandparents..... oh the light it's so bright.........