LegacyJets x FinalApproachCollectibles Future Release

[squatchys_diecast_hangar]

With all due respect, look at the pricing of the GJ 737

GeminiJets GJUAL2348 1:400 United Airlines Boeing 737-500 "Battleship" N936UA

· Registration N936UA · 1:400 scale · Limited edition, collectible die-cast model · All metal construction · Detailed scale landing gear featuring rubber tires · Highly accurate tampoprint airline markings

geminijets.orderffm.com

, $66 for….just look at the quality… that’s why I buy from Legacy Jets, because their quality is unmatchable and you pay for what you get. Other companies you get ripped off and you also get a very low quality model. Just saying.

Who are you buying from and paying $66 for? Narrowbody new releases we sell for right at $53.

 

[squatchys_diecast_hangar]

Could you please show us your Legacy Jets model in 1:400 you bought?
I'm asking because i'm unaware of models already released by this brand

They haven’t released any 400 scale models, they sell other brands like SQ but not their own, which I’m told will be their molds anyways. So Legacy branded models will be SQ

 

[Aircrafter93]

Interesting to see the “new members” in this thread really hyping up Legacy, and no activity on other threads. Legacy have produced a handful of models utilizing SQ. None of their releases have been created on proprietary tooling.

Methinks there is a coordinated effort to get on these forums and dispel any concerns collectors have, and hype up this new brand.

If that’s the case (and I’m pretty confident I’m correct), then let’s see the final result.

 

[Aircrafter93]

With all due respect, look at the pricing of the GJ 737

GeminiJets GJUAL2348 1:400 United Airlines Boeing 737-500 "Battleship" N936UA

· Registration N936UA · 1:400 scale · Limited edition, collectible die-cast model · All metal construction · Detailed scale landing gear featuring rubber tires · Highly accurate tampoprint airline markings

geminijets.orderffm.com

, $66 for….just look at the quality… that’s why I buy from Legacy Jets, because their quality is unmatchable and you pay for what you get. Other companies you get ripped off and you also get a very low quality model. Just saying.

Sn123 just earned employee of the month for Legacy Jets. This just screams “paid advertisement”

 

[Aircrafter93]

We really haven't done any sort of paid advertising beside an occasional Facebook ad.

Okay, then on the payroll. These new member posts are clearly shilling for Legacy.

 

[squatchys_diecast_hangar]

That's incorrect. Not sure where you get that from.. but we have invested in brand new molds of our own.

More than a few sources, would be industry suicide to have a completely new mold in a market that is already flooded with manufactures and common practice to borrow molds from others. That only lends to a very expensive model in the making if it’s truly a new mold and quite the gamble in an already flooded 400 scale market that’s fragile and overpriced.

 

[MD11ER]

Guys, seriously. Enough with the backandforth nonsense. The models haven’t even been released yet, and you are already throwing shade. It’s exhausting watching grown collectors act like kids.
Legacy Jets has already proven themselves with their past release. Quality, transparency and honesty. I’m not here to kiss up to anyone but facts are facts.
What I personally respect about Legacy Jets is that they actually engage with the community. They listen, they respond, and they care. Tell me when was the last time GJ, JC, or NG did that?

That’s the difference.

 

[abdulmohiuddin]

With all due respect, look at the pricing of the GJ 737

GeminiJets GJUAL2348 1:400 United Airlines Boeing 737-500 "Battleship" N936UA

· Registration N936UA · 1:400 scale · Limited edition, collectible die-cast model · All metal construction · Detailed scale landing gear featuring rubber tires · Highly accurate tampoprint airline markings

geminijets.orderffm.com

, $66 for….just look at the quality… that’s why I buy from Legacy Jets, because their quality is unmatchable and you pay for what you get. Other companies you get ripped off and you also get a very low quality model. Just saying.

A couple of things, first we have yet to see a 1/400 Legacy Models release, so until then we really can't make any proper judgements how these new models will be quality wise compared to Gemini Jets, NG, or any of the other players in this market. Secondly, you have picked out a model from Gemini made on a 20+ year old mould, that is no fair comparison to what is being touted to us as all new moulds. NG and Panda both have superior moulds for the 737 family that retail at a lower price than $66USD. Lastly on the topic of retail prices, you clearly have cherrypicked the highest price you'll ever find Gemini selling their models, through their order fulfilment website, which has a history of selling models above their usual market price. Yankee Victor 400 for example, has the same model for $52USD, JetCollector has it for about $54USD, and even in Canada AvWorld has it for around $53USD.

We have yet to see what Legacy Models will create in the 1/400 scale, and time will tell if these new models and moulds are worth it, but it is too soon for us to come to any conclusion about them quality wise until we can see a finished retail copy of a model in hand.

 

[BubblesAviation]

With all due respect, look at the pricing of the GJ 737

GeminiJets GJUAL2348 1:400 United Airlines Boeing 737-500 "Battleship" N936UA

· Registration N936UA · 1:400 scale · Limited edition, collectible die-cast model · All metal construction · Detailed scale landing gear featuring rubber tires · Highly accurate tampoprint airline markings

geminijets.orderffm.com

, $66 for….just look at the quality… that’s why I buy from Legacy Jets, because their quality is unmatchable and you pay for what you get. Other companies you get ripped off and you also get a very low quality model. Just saying.

This is MSRP not retail. It’s $52 retail.

 

[BubblesAviation]

Sn123 just earned employee of the month for Legacy Jets. This just screams “paid advertisement”

Good one!

This release better be good or else I wasted a lot of time on this thread.

 

[Aircrafter93]

Guys, seriously. Enough with the backandforth nonsense. The models haven’t even been released yet, and you are already throwing shade. It’s exhausting watching grown collectors act like kids.
Legacy Jets has already proven themselves with their past release. Quality, transparency and honesty. I’m not here to kiss up to anyone but facts are facts.
What I personally respect about Legacy Jets is that they actually engage with the community. They listen, they respond, and they care. Tell me when was the last time GJ, JC, or NG did that?

That’s the difference.

No one is disputing that Legacy is communicating with the collectors. NG used to do this too in the beginning (2017-2019) before they stopped caring, and we saw some of the best 1:400 releases ever. To say that Legacy have proven themselves when I only see 2 releases to date on the MADb database, and releases utilizing SQ tooling, goes against that argument.

No offense, but your replies on this thread not only come across as kissing up, but also that you’re affiliated with the brand.

 

[BubblesAviation]

I agree with you again. It’s hard to have great things said about you when you’ve barely made a name for yourself, especially with big competition in a niche buisness.

No one is disputing that Legacy is communicating with the collectors. NG used to do this too in the beginning (2017-2019) before they stopped caring, and we saw some of the best 1:400 releases ever. To say that Legacy have proven themselves when I only see 2 releases to date on the MADb database, and releases utilizing SQ tooling, goes against that argument.

No offense, but your replies on this thread not only come across as kissing up, but also that you’re affiliated with the brand.

 

[JJ Skippy]

I love how Gemini Jets keeps coming up in these discussions in a negative connotation

As much as they have their issues, picking out the MSRP price which is typically ~$10 more than the actual retail price to make a point, on a product that we haven’t even seen a single picture of yet, is amusing. I’m definitely a little more weary about LJ after reading this, so they need to “step their game up” (as one fellow collector once put it) and really make something that’s innovative and truly raising the bar. But seeing what we already have, that’s gonna be tough.

 

[BubblesAviation]

This topic has raised some of the most valid points on MAF. I love it!

 

[MIAv8Diecast]

With all due respect, look at the pricing of the GJ 737

GeminiJets GJUAL2348 1:400 United Airlines Boeing 737-500 "Battleship" N936UA

· Registration N936UA · 1:400 scale · Limited edition, collectible die-cast model · All metal construction · Detailed scale landing gear featuring rubber tires · Highly accurate tampoprint airline markings

geminijets.orderffm.com

, $66 for….just look at the quality… that’s why I buy from Legacy Jets, because their quality is unmatchable and you pay for what you get. Other companies you get ripped off and you also get a very low quality model. Just saying.

You’re getting kind of screwed if you buy directly from GJ themselves… I don’t know anyone that does because you will be paying $15 more per model vs through a licensed retailer.

 

[MD11ER]

I love how Gemini Jets keeps coming up in these discussions in a negative connotation

As much as they have their issues, picking out the MSRP price which is typically ~$10 more than the actual retail price to make a point, on a product that we haven’t even seen a single picture of yet, is amusing. I’m definitely a little more weary about LJ after reading this, so they need to “step their game up” (as one fellow collector once put it) and really make something that’s innovative and truly raising the bar. But seeing what we already have, that’s gonna be tough.

Gemini Jets qc and customer support is really amazing isn't it? Sorry but not sorry. I really hope.they turn things around fast.

 

[JJ Skippy]

Gemini Jets qc and customer support is really amazing isn't it? Sorry but not sorry. I really hope.they turn things around fast.

Well it’s not about that, the problem is GJ got brought up (which shouldn’t’ve even happened to be honest because this thread has nothing to do with them) by the new guy who seemingly is a paid testimonial for LJ. I don’t disagree with the pricing, but you’ve got to look at the official retailers because that’s where the majority buys them from, not GJ’s own website.

I don’t want to sit here and sound like I’m defending GJ so I’ll leave it here and encourage the thread back towards Legacy Jets discussion.

 

[BubblesAviation]

Let’s clear a few things up.

We’re not paying anyone to represent Legacy Jets. Our entire team is just two people. The founder and the owner, who are both real-world aviation pilots. We’re a small company built on passion, attention to detail and quality. So the disclaimer is anyone on here commenting the good or bad about us is not connected to us whatsoever, and its all welcome with open arms.

Our focus has always been on quality, precision, and craftsmanship, not on competing with the big brands that mass-produce models and stockpile inventory. Every Legacy Jets release is made with care, from brand-new tooling and 250 pieces per release. Some of these molds are exclusively owned by Legacy Jets, while others make use of SQ/HX molds for select collaborations.

The ERJ175, for example, was developed by the factory specifically for our project — and while HX may use it later, it was created to bring our vision to life first.

At the end of the day, our goal is simple: to listen to the community and deliver what collectors truly want. Because what you want, is what we want.
Wishing you all the best and happy collecting
-LJ

Ok, but when do we get to know what airlines you guys are doing on the E175?

 

[BubblesAviation]

Once we receive the artwork, which is due to arrive this week. Final approach collectibles and legacy jets jointly will announce it.

Are they American regs? Can we please get any hints?

 

[Ted Lin]

As much as I would like to keep myself out of this topic, it’s a little hard to believe that certain users here are not “paid” to advertise/ what we call dummy accounts… just look at the screenshot which I’ve found on Instagram clearly speaks everything….One may say that they did follow other manufacturers too but it’s more towards a deflecting of our attention I feel. Of course I’m looking forward to see the new moulds released from LJ as I was able to see how LJ have started their model business from scratch and the effort they’ve put in this business. I respect the decision of not announcing the models in advance due to manufacturer may copy the release afterwards but one thing we gotta know is that in the business world this is a common thing to occur. Let’s not spoil our Monday and a great start of the week, looking forward to the upcoming new moulds from LJ!