Frankly, it still doesn’t roll off the tongue as smoothly as a George Lucas tie-in but the fact remains that with the recent purchase of Lucasfilm by Disney, plot lines are already being weaved together to form the basis of the upcoming sequel trilogy planned for 2015. While we do not know as yet what direction the story will take, we are happy to report that we will be carrying Star Wars collectible merchandise as part of our burgeoning product portfolio as soon as it is announced.
Frankly, it still doesn’t roll off the tongue as smoothly as a George Lucas tie-in but the fact remains that with the recent purchase of Lucasfilm by Disney, plot lines are already being weaved together to form the basis of the upcoming sequel trilogy planned for 2015. While we do not know as yet what direction the story will take, we are happy to report that we will be carrying Star Wars collectible merchandise as part of our burgeoning product portfolio as soon as it is announced.
The city of Dallas plans to memorialize the 50th Anniversary of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy’s death by holding ceremonies and other events aimed at commemorating the “life, legacy and leadership of President Kennedy.” You can find more information on the subject here:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/theoval/2012/11/23/john-f-kennedy-50th-anniversary-assassination-dallas/1722337/
To celebrate his legacy, The Motor Pool has several JFK’s automotive memorabilia in stock, including Yat Ming’s 1:24 scale replica of his 1963 Lincoln X-100 presidential limousine. We will also be restocking the Minichamps 1:43 scale replica – complete with figures – sometime in 2013, just as soon as the manufacturer offers them up again for shipment. Pre-orders for the Minichamps replica has been brisk, and we may not be able to offer them for general sale once they do arrive so if you’re interested in this piece of presidential history, now would be a good time to investigate it further.
The city of Dallas plans to memorialize the 50th Anniversary of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy’s death by holding ceremonies and other events aimed at commemorating the “life, legacy and leadership of President Kennedy.” You can find more information on the subject here:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/theoval/2012/11/23/john-f-kennedy-50th-anniversary-assassination-dallas/1722337/
To celebrate his legacy, The Motor Pool has several JFK’s automotive memorabilia in stock, including Yat Ming’s 1:24 scale replica of his 1963 Lincoln X-100 presidential limousine. We will also be restocking the Minichamps 1:43 scale replica – complete with figures – sometime in 2013, just as soon as the manufacturer offers them up again for shipment. Pre-orders for the Minichamps replica has been brisk, and we may not be able to offer them for general sale once they do arrive so if you’re interested in this piece of presidential history, now would be a good time to investigate it further.
Originally slated to arrive in November, Minichamps’ 2001 Honda VTR 1000 World Super Bike driven by Valentino Rossi at the Suzuka 8 Hour Endurance Race is now in stock. This is another one of those heavily requested Rossi rides that are almost guaranteed to sell out fast then zoom climb in value once supplies run out. We have a few still available for pre-order so consider this your last chance to own one of these incredible collectibles.
It’s been a long time coming, but Forces of Valor is finally re-releasing its Zundapp motorcycle with sidecar in early December. Other vehicles are also set to storm the tinsel-strewn beaches shortly, making many a collector giddier than a schoolgirl this holiday season.
![Hobby Master's 1:72 scale USAF McDonnell F-G Phantom II Wild Weasel Aircraft - "YGBSM", 561st Fighter Squadron, 57th Fighter Wing, 1996 [Low-Vis Scheme]](http://themotorpoolblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/ha19801.jpg?resize=400%2C260 "HA1980")
Always looking to build upon success, Unimax, the makers of the wildly popular Forces of Valor series, has announced the launch of a brand new range dubbed Smithsonian Wheels 2 Wings Heritage series. According to their hand out:
“Wheels-2-Wings is a new brand produced by Unimax, the makers of Forces of Valor. Wheels-2-Wings brings you highly detailed recreations of iconic machines found in world-class collections from around the world. Our first series features planes found in The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight.”
The first products are expected in February with more military and non-military themed subjects in the pipeline for 2013.
