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                        Black "box art" from tamiya

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Black "box art" from tamiya
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 25, 2003 9:52 AM
                        Hi all!Big Smile [:D]

                        I've incounterd this odd Tamiya McLaren MP4/5B release. check it out:

                        http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljpage.cgi?TAM89623

                        Well that is very STRANGEDead [xx(]
                        Why would a company like Tamiya would do such a thing? and for this specific model. Surely it's a beautiful car and the box art of the original is amazing. half see-through the car. I have it. I sent them an emial regarding this and that's HLJ.com (Which is HIGHLY reliable -from my own experience) reply: " The 'black package' version of the McLaren MP4/5B is identical to the previous release from Tamiya. The only difference is the box, which is completely black and which has no markings at all."

                        Once again I must mention that I never had trouble with them. they always served me right. I dont believe there is anything bogus about this.

                        So guys tell me what do tou think? is it some lazey boxart from Tamiya or
                        Tamiya think this F1 model should be "Back in black" (AC/DC - black album, Or maybe Metallica like 1991 HIT album)?






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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Thursday, December 25, 2003 12:59 PM
                        It may because of the Marlboro decals.
                        In alot of countries the "advertising " of tobacco is forbidden, and in the PC world, a model car with Marlboro decals or box art would be considered advertising.
                        Look at the diecast sold in Wal-Mart, a NASCAR Miller car becomes "RUSTY" so it doesn't advertise beer to our youth. The IRL Marlboro cars become PENSKE.

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        nicholma
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: New Zealand
                        Posted by nicholma on Friday, December 26, 2003 3:33 AM
                        Yes I agree with Don, although the box art is a strong part of the promotional package and so a black box is likely to have significantly reduced appeal to the casual buyer. Many other companies have not shown the Marlboro script but have used the vertical lines instead.
                        Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 26, 2003 7:06 PM
                        is it April in Japan????
                        it looks silly i wouldnt buy it, i dont know what it looks like so i need the box the show me
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 29, 2003 3:10 AM
                        Hi all!Big Smile [:D]

                        Considering the Tobbaco advertisment MAYBE explain the reason. However Tamiya has departed long ago from any tobbaco advertisments. Like I said I have this kit, I did buy it from HLJ only a few month ago (maybe 3-4). The box art is beautifull with McLaren logo's instead of Marlboro. I did buy studio 27 Marlboro decals (extra 1000 yen!). I dont believe it's the only reason (what you guys mentioned) I think there is somthing else going on. hope I'll be able to investigate.

                        Happy holliday's guys!Cool [8D]
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Monday, December 29, 2003 5:13 AM
                        Maybe only the guys who fly in the black helicopters are supposed to buy them?
                        Maybe Tamiya is using a marketing ploy like record companies here in the States?
                        Maybe the printer ran out of ink?
                        Maybe these are the opposite of Clear View kits?
                        Conspiracy theories abound!!

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 29, 2003 10:04 PM
                        maybe the rolling stones got hold of it
                        the next one will be the Ferrarri, "I see a red car and i want it painted Black"
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 5:15 AM
                        ***Groan****
                        That was baaaad, Jon.

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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