Michael's selection getting bigger

Hopefully the trend will catch on up north, last time I was at a Michael's in Canada there was no section for models.

Been getting the girlfriends sisters kids & their friends into the hobby, doing what I can to stoke up the local comic book stores model selection. At first Riley wanted to order from Squadron but I convinced him to get a kit down town instead. Besides what kid wants to wait for a mail order? I have hard enough time with that, his Tamiya Kublewagen we got today is all ready 1/2 assembled & I think I have him hooked!

I got my F-14A and F-18E at Michael's. I usually don't go to Michael's for stuff but I couldn't pass up those. I hate the face that Hobby Lobby scaled down. Oh well, that's what the LHS is for.

I just got back from my local Michaels, and they have expanded a little. Here are the ones I noticed  (all Revell) USS Missouri ; USS Arizona ; T-6 Texan (trainer) SBD Dauntless, 1960 Chevy Impala, 1/48 scale AH-64, and a few more jets in stock (normally there would be 2 or 3, now there's 3 adverage for all jets)

I would have gotten the USS Missouri, but my budget is taped-out for the rest of the month.

I don't think my Michael's has expanded its selection, although its selection isn't too bad to begin with. Though its all aircraft and autos, and all Revell kits, its a fairly wide selection. Nothing really exciting though, mostly all American aircraft from WWII and modern. But they are inexpensive, especially with the coupons.

I was in AC Moore the other day and found two kits I usually don't see. Again, both Revell, but they were the Mig-21 and F-84, which are not available at the local Michael's.

Usually, Michael's is my last resort or if I'm really jonesing for a quick build.

jetmodeler

Railfan 223~ A 1/6 B-52 and a 10x B-52. I think you just rated above number 1 on the crazy list.

(Is that even possible)

Yes, it's possible. I always have some crazy idea or something (like building my own golf-cart with a HEMI for golf)

Railfan 233

jetmodeler:

Railfan 233:

 1/32 scale B-52 bomber

 

 

I thought Hans Von Hammer was crazy because he wanted a 1/48 B-52.

You sir reached the top.

It would be cool to see some armor kits in there to.

 

that's not the crazyest thing I want. How about a 1/6 scale B-52 (or 10X scale, where it's 10-times larger than the real thing)

Tigerman~ Yeah, I've heard HL's selection makes Michael's look bad before.

Hun Hunter~ $8 for a kit. Is that with the 40% off? The normal prices (without a coupon) is about $17 for the F-18 and F-14.

Railfan 223~ A 1/6 B-52 and a 10x B-52. I think you just rated above number 1 on the crazy list.

(Is that even possible)

The Michael's here has an ok selection that has grown a little. It's a great place to buy inexpensive kits and brushes though, and with every purchase (at least here) you get a 50% off coupon for the next week, it's a cheap way to get some decent 1/48's at really low prices. In fact, I'm thinking of swinging by tomorrow to grab 1/48 Revell Tomcat. Not the best kit, but for $8, I'll bite every time. The week after next I'll grab the FA-18 for the same price.

Again, it's a great place for brushes though. I really wish they carried Tamiya masking tape though, it's save me an hour trip, in traffic, to Hobbytown on the other side of town. I really just need to order $50 worth online, but I'm impatient...

Well, HL has more to choose from, but they mark theyre kit prices up (For example: the Trumpeter 1/25 scale fire engine: suggested retail $80.00, my LHS price:$75.00, HL's price: $100.00)

If your a teen-ager with not a whole lot of money (like me) then Michaels would be your best bet, since they send off more cupons.

I still have to go to the hobby shop for those armor kits, model railroad ktis, and for other stuff, but I'm content with building cars and aircraft from Michaels, otherwise

Compared to what I hear HL generally carries, Michaels sucks, and most likely always will.

jetmodeler

Railfan 233:

 1/32 scale B-52 bomber

 

 

I thought Hans Von Hammer was crazy because he wanted a 1/48 B-52.

You sir reached the top.

It would be cool to see some armor kits in there to.

that's not the crazyest thing I want. How about a 1/6 scale B-52 (or 10X scale, where it's 10-times larger than the real thing)

Haven't noticed any change at the local Michaels.

Regards,  Rick

Railfan 233

 1/32 scale B-52 bomber

 

I thought Hans Von Hammer was crazy because he wanted a 1/48 B-52.

You sir reached the top.

It would be cool to see some armor kits in there to.

Can't speak to that, but if they would just do a better job on the paint selection I'd be happy.

Local store has same number of kits.

With HL  downsizing kit selection,  an increase by Michaels would be very welcome.

that's kind of the funny thing with me. I don't really care what kit I get, as long as it's cheep (with or without a cupon) but I do have some whish-list items I want Michaels to carry, like a 1/32 scale B-52 bomber (acually, I just want one to be made period.)

Now that I think of it, I would like Michaels to start carrying that Trumpeter 1/25 scale fire engine. I've been wanting to get one, and it would be an added bonus if it came 40%off. Other than that, I'm happy with getting those cars they have in stock. they all make excelent starting points for junkyard builds.

Same here. I go there for a lot of modeling stuff, (with that 40% off). I sometimes wonder why they only carry Revell and Testors model kits instead of a variation like Academy, Tamiya, Italeri, etc.

I havn't been in a while. I need to, though. a 40%off cupon is burning a hole in my pocket, and I really want to get that model of the T-6 Texan.

[if what you say is also true for my Michaels, I'm going to jump up and down for joy, since I go to Michaels for a lot of my hobby needs]