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    Show your Latest 1:200 Purchase

    Gotta try one for myself I have been kicking the can down the road…
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    Golden Age of Model Collecting!

    Two words… Brand recognition. You can sell a middle of the road product but have the best returns if you’re well known in a marketplace. There are many examples of this. If you buy a $300 pair of Ray Ban sunglasses chances are the cheaper $30 pair of sunglasses you didn’t want to buy is made in...
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    Golden Age of Model Collecting!

    JC arguably has better QC and quality as they produce with their own I.P… GJ frequently takes shortcuts with JC molds and add ons to cut cost as they don’t have any ownership of production.
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    Shattered Dreams - Retailer POV

    I personally always get chills down my spine if I receive a model that is factory sealed. Ultimate or not doesn’t change whether the model will arrive in good condition or not. I think it shows care if it’s been opened before and prefer it opened. Just my two cents.
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    Golden Age of Model Collecting!

    I understand the point you’re making and I have similar qualms with GJ that you have mentioned. However they are still the largest brand in terms of market recognition for better or for worse. The area I don’t agree with is that they will be going out of business soon. Ironically they’re the...
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    Show your Latest 1:200 Purchase

    Those SAAB-340’s are a super nice little mold.
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    Pictures of the new ARD Models 1:400 Boeing 747 Range.

    The one I’m referencing is at MTS Aviation Models in Dayton Ohio. That’s what it’s listed at online and in store.
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    NG Model 1:400 February 2026 Release Hints

    Lol if you look quick enough one would think this is a Victoria Secret Livery on a Korean Dreamliner…
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    Pictures of the new ARD Models 1:400 Boeing 747 Range.

    Can someone with knowledge explain to me why an ARD exclusive BA A380 on the AV400 mold in 1:400 scale would cost $114 before shipping once it’s already inside the US??? Phoning a friend…
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    V1:400 Update & 727 / DC-9 Photos

    Trial and error follows success… Just reading this honesty and transparency makes me super excited for what you have to offer. Looking forward to what comes next and hopefully you find a resolution!
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    C Model New Products Release/Information

    In the crazy world we live in I can’t wrap my head around 0.0001 mm off center 😂
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    C Model New Products Release/Information

    To me this is a good example of a passable issue compared to the grander issues out there.
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    C Model New Products Release/Information

    I was going to say the NLG looks too tall in these photos call me crazy and is it just me or does that coloration look really saturated?
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    Gemini Jets January/February 2026 Releases

    That has been an issue for me as well on the -200.. The intake is too small.
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    Show Your Latest 1:400 Purchase

    As far as the diameter goes of the intake I can’t say for sure as i’m no expert on the -100 intake size hahaha.
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