That white '70 in the last series is one of my favorites for this year!

http://www.jlcollector.com/mod/fb370.jpg

I hope they get the '89 casting finished by the next release, if it's still being worked.

This one has been elusive in WL. Hope a ton show up soon.

Just picked that one up this weekend at TRU. A great car!

I know they have been showing up there so maybe many will hit e-bay soon.

THought I would post this up for Austin(200WS6) to look at.
Now that Firebirds Rd. 4 has arrived I can start looking towards Rd. 5 and hope to see a Brewster Green 73 Trans Am and maybe a third gen???
Chris

Seems as if they never do the stuff we really want. I came to this board in hopes of making a difference. Ive started collecting and found that alot of these models are wrong. I still like them and collect them as there still Trans Am models, but I hope some day they can put some of the profits back into there company to make better wheels and make different body options for convertable and non-ram air t/a's. Im probably dreaming but oh well.

Superduty455 I feel your pain, hang in there, maybe someday they will listen, but dont hold your breath.

Does anyone have any rumors for Firebird R5? I cant wait to see whats there, Im hoping for a 2002 firehawk (done right, otherwise dont do it), or a 99 30th inverse (even though there wasn't a true t-top it would still be kool). Or maybe they will finally make a convertable or atleast a t-top with the t-tops down. oh well, we all can dream cant we?

Blast from the past :tongue:
Release
1 1968 Firebird 400 Primavera Beige
1 1973 Firebird Formula SD455 Roman Red
1 1979 Pontiac Firebird PT Cruiser Blue
1 1979 Tenth Anniversary Firebird Quick Silver
1 1972 Pontiac Firebird Blue Fire
1 2002 Firebird WS-6 Sunburst Yellow

2 1968 Pontiac Firebird 350 Sunburst Yellow
2 1978 Pontiac Firebird Quick Silver
2 1978 Pontiac Firebird Candyapple Red
2 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula SD Tor-Red
2 2001 Pontiac Firebird Ram Air Hummer Orange
2 1978 Pontiac Firebird Starlight Black

3 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 H.O. Gloss Black
3 2001 Pontiac Trans Am Quicksilver
3 1970 Pontiac Trans Am Polar White
3 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Lime Mist
3 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Light Yellow
3 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Matador Red

4 1967 Pontiac Firebird Dark Blue Metallic
4 2001 Pontiac Trans Am Starlight Black
4 1972 Pontiac Trans Am Moonglow Silver
4 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula Gold Poly
4 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Kandy Orange
4 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Starlight Black

Thats a pretty nice run of cars . Started Long Ago :)

I would love to see a 3rd Gen, Bird..

I would love to see a 3rd Gen, Bird..
Seriously. What's the hold up?

-DL

Seriously. What's the hold up?

-DL


Your guess is as good as mine.. Maybe they think it will sell too well.. But hey, at least we got the Gremlin. :tongue:

As far as I know,GM hasnt sold the rites to use the 3rd gen bird to any toy companys in years. Last thing I remember seeing was plastic model kits back in the early ninetys.

ON JL's site under the Your Car can be the star promo they had a GTA listed but I'm not holding my breth.

ON JL's site under the Your Car can be the star promo they had a GTA listed but I'm not holding my breth.

Take a look at the last time that was updated- it's seriously outdated. The third generation Firebird was added to that list before it got canceled. I believe the International Scout is also on that list, and likewise canceled. Note how many newer castings that have actually made it to store shelves are not on that list.

I kind of get the feeling Your Car Is The Star is a program RC2 is looking at discontinuing, or at the very least, that it's just not important to them at all. And that's likely due to fewer photocard programs.

The third generation Firebird was added to that list before it got canceled.


Man I seriously didnt need to know that. :cry:

They can put out a freakin Gremlin but no 3rd gen Birds,what BS.
Whats next an AMC Pacer? :rolleyes:

They can put out a freakin Gremlin but no 3rd gen Birds,what BS.
Whats next an AMC Pacer? :rolleyes:

Secondly, don't bash the AMCs. AMC has some very loyal fans who suffered from a lack of diecast product for over a decade until Johnny Lightning started cranking out a few Kenosha specials.

Meanwhile, I'd like to remind you that third generation fire chickens have been made by the following: Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Corgi, Yatming, ERTL, Zylmex, Maisto, and pretty much every other company that was making diecast cars to sell in the American market in the 1980s. The car is already overdone in 1/64, sorry.

Here's the list (last updated 5/6/05). I've bolded cars that never showed up. I've also italicized some cars that are out of alphabetical order...

Acura Integra 2-door 1994-2001 (including GS-R and Type R)
AMC AMX, 1968-70
AMC Hornet 1974-1977 (hatchback only)
AMC Javelin 1971-72
AMC Javelin, 1968-70
AMC Rebel Machine, 1970
AMC SC/Rambler, 1969
Aston-Martin V12 Vanquish (2001-current)
BMW Mini Cooper S (2002-current)
BMW Z3 all (top down only)
BMW Z8 all (top down only)
Buick GS 340/400 1966-67
Buick GSX 1970-72
Buick Regal T-top coupe 1974-5
Buick Riviera "Boattail" 1971-1972
Buick Super convertible, 1953
Buick Turbo models 1981-87 (Regal, T-Type, Grand National et al)
Cadillac Eldorado convertible 1959
Cadillac Escalade 2002-03
Chevrolet Bel-Air convertible (1955-57)
Chevrolet Bel-Air hardtop (1957)
Chevrolet Camaro 1967-68 (coupe or convertible)
Chevrolet Camaro 1969 (coupe or convertible only, COPO?, Z28?, RS?, etc)
Chevrolet Camaro 1970-73 (split-bumper RS nose only)
Chevrolet Camaro 1975-77
Chevrolet Camaro 1982-1990 (Z28 and late RS only)
Chevrolet Camaro 1993-1997 (coupe only)
Chevrolet Camaro 1998-2002 (coupe or convertible, stock or SS? hood)
Chevrolet Cameo pickup 1955-56
Chevrolet Caprice/Impala 1994-1996
Chevrolet cargo van 1975-77 no windows
Chevrolet Chevelle 1966 Pro Street
Chevrolet Chevelle SS 1968
Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu 1970-72
Chevrolet Corvette C4 (1984-96) coupe and roadster (including ZR1)
Chevrolet Corvette C5 (1997-2003) hardtop (including Z06), coupe and convertible
Chevrolet 150 or 210 post sedan, 1955
Chevrolet Bel Air 1962 (bubbletop only)
Chevrolet Impala 1962
Chevrolet Chevelle 2-door wagon, 1965
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (1963-65)
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe and Roadster (1968-72) all powertrain and hood combos
Chevrolet Corvette GS racer 1965
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster (1953-55)
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster (1965-66)
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster top-down only (1961-62)
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster w/hardtop option only (1956-57)
Chevrolet Corvette w/rear spoiler 1978-79
Chevrolet El Camino 1965
Chevrolet Special Deluxe Wagon (1941)
Chevrolet II/Nova 1963-65
Chevrolet II/Nova 1968-72
Chevrolet Impala hardtop, 1958
Chevrolet Impala hardtop, 1963
Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1970-72 all models
Chevrolet Nomad (1955-57)
Chevrolet Panel Truck 1954
Chevrolet pickup with 6 1/2 foot bed (Stepside or Fleetside) 1964-66
Chevrolet Silverado extended and standard cab long-bed 2WD, 1999-2002
Chevrolet Tahoe 1995-1999
Chrysler C-300, 1955
Chrysler PT Cruiser (2000-current)
DeSoto 1959 4-door sedan only
Dodge A100 pickup
Dodge Challenger 340 TA 1970
Dodge Challenger convertible 1971
Dodge Challenger (any hardtop model), 1970-74
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (notchback or Aeroback), 1983-88 -planned for 2006
Chevrolet SSR, 2003-
Dodge Charger 1966-67
Dodge Charger 1968
Dodge Charger 1969-70
Dodge Charger SE 1973-74
Dodge D150 step-side pickup 1977-78
Dodge Demon 340 (scooped hood only) 1971-72
Dodge Monaco four-door 1974-75
Dodge Ram extended-cab long-bed 4x4 pickup 1995-2001
Dodge Tradesman cargo van 1975-77 no windows
Dodge Viper GTS and GTS-R coupe 1996-2001
Dodge Viper RT10 1996-2001
Dodge WC54 Ambulance (non-military livery only please!)
Ford 3-window Coupe 1934
Ford cargo van 1975-77 no windows
Ford Coupe 1937
Ford Bronco, 1966-77 (no top, cut-down-doors only, with or without roll bar)
Ford Crown Victoria four-door 1987-1991
Ford Crown Victoria hardtop, 1956
Ford Crown Victoria sedan 1992-1997
Ford F250 Super Duty extended cab, 2000-current
Ford F350 Super Duty tow truck, 2000-current
Ford Fairlane 2-door 1966-67
Ford Fairlane four-door 1966-67
Ford Galaxie four-door 1961
Ford Model A pickup 1929 (hot rodded, no hood sides)
Ford Model A Woody wagon (1931)
Ford Model T pickup 1927
Ford Model T Roadster 1923
Ford Mustang convertible 1965-6, 71-73
Ford Mustang coupe or convertible, GT or Cobra 1999-2002 (no Bullitt, Cobra R or models with the raised hood scoop)
Ford Mustang fastback 1965-73
Ford Mustang GT hatch 1987-1993
Ford Mustang II 1975-78 with factory ground effects (i.e., King Cobra and Cobra II models)
Ford pickup 1940
Ford pickup 1948-50
Ford Ranchero 1964-65
Ford Roadster 1932
Ford Sedan Delivery 1933
Ford station wagon (1960)
Ford Thunderbird 1956 (hardtop or top down)
Ford Thunderbird 1958-60 (hardtop only)
Ford Thunderbird 1961-62 (including Sports Roadster)
Ford Thunderbird Coupe 1967-68
Ford Torino 1970/71 only models with Shaker hood and exposed headlights
Ford Torino 1974-76
GMC Savana van 1996-2002
GMC Syclone, 1990-92
Honda Accord 4-door Sedan 1994-1997
Honda Civic Hatchback 1997-2000
Honda Civic CRX, 1988-92 (stock body and hood)
Ford Falcon Delivery wagon, 1964-5
Ford Torino Talladega, 1969
Hummer H1
Hummer H2
International Scout II 1976
Jaguar E-Type Roadster 1964-67
Jaguar XK8 convertible (1996-current)
Jeep CJ5, 1961-75
Lincoln Premiere hardtop, 1957
Mazda Miata top-down 1999-current
Mercury Cougar convertible, 1969-70
Mercury Cougar Eliminator, 1969
Mercury Cougar, all models, 1967-68
Mercury coupe, 1949-51
Mercury Cyclone/Montego 1970-71 all models
Mercury Woody wagon (1950-51)
MGB 1963-1972
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2003-
Nash Metropolitan, all years (hardtop)
Nissan Skyline R34 1999-2002 (V-spec)
Oldsmobile 4-4-2 1967
Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 convertible 1970
Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 convertible 1972
Oldsmobile Cutlass Pro Stock drag racer 1991-1996
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe 1976-1977
Oldsmobile Cutlass 2-door including Hurst Olds and 442, 1981-88
Oldsmobile Toronado, 1966-7
Plymouth Barracuda fastback, 1967-69 (all factory hood styles)
Plymouth AAR Cuda 1970
Plymouth Cuda hardtop 1970
Plymouth Cuda hardtop 1971 (w/Shaker hood only)
Plymouth Cuda ragtop 1971
Plymouth Duster 1971-72
Plymouth Road Runner 1969
Plymouth Satellite/GTX, coupe, convertible top-up or top down 1966-67
Plymouth Satellite/Road Runner/GTX 1970
Plymouth Satellite/Road Runner/GTX 1971-72
Plymouth Savoy/Belvedere/Fury/Sport Fury 1962
Plymouth Superbird 1970
Pontiac Catalina Ventura bubbletop 1961 only
Pontiac Firebird 1967-68 all hardtop models
Pontiac Firebird Pro Stock drag racer 1993-1997
Pontiac Trans Am WS6 1998-2002
Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am 1970-73
Pontiac Firebird and Trans Am 1977-81
Pontiac Grand Am 2-door, 1973-5
Pontiac GTO hardtop, 1965
Pontiac GTO, 1973
Pontiac GTO, 2004
Pontiac Trans Am and GTA 1985-1989
Pontiac Grand Prix 1971-1972
Pontiac GTO 1964 hardtop only
Pontiac GTO 1967 hardtop only
Pontiac GTO 1968-69 hardtop only
Pontiac GTO 1971 hardtop only
Porsche 911 and 911 Turbo 1975-1988 (coupes only, with or without whale-tail wing, no targas or convertibles)
Shelby Mustang fastback 1965-70
Studebaker Golden Hawk, 1958
Studebaker Lark Pickup 1961-63
Sunbeam Tiger 1961-65
Tucker Torpedo, 1948
Volkswagen "Bay Window" window bus or camper, 1970-79
Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia, 1960s (coupe only)
Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible, 1972-79 -has been planned for years, still waiting on VW licensing...
Volkswagen Transporter, 1964-66
VW Thing (top-up only)
VW Samba Bus (1964-66)
VW Beetle (1964-66)
VW New Beetle (1998-current, all except Turbo S)
VW Single-cab Pickup (1964-66)
Willys Coupe (1933 and 1941 only)
Willys Jeep, 1942-1945
Willys Panel Delivery (1933)
Willys Pickup (1933 nose/36-37cab, 1941)

Secondly, don't bash the AMCs. AMC has some very loyal fans who suffered from a lack of diecast product for over a decade until Johnny Lightning started cranking out a few Kenosha specials.

Meanwhile, I'd like to remind you that third generation fire chickens have been made by the following: Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Corgi, Yatming, ERTL, Zylmex, Maisto, and pretty much every other company that was making diecast cars to sell in the American market in the 1980s. The car is already overdone in 1/64, sorry.


Not knocking the AMC's What so ever,just the Pacer.
You dont see JL makeing the Ford Pinto or Chevy Chevette.

Read what you just typed. IN THE 80's,It's 2006 man.
Played out because a bunch of companys did them over 17 yrs ago. :rolleyes:

You dont see JL makeing the Ford Pinto

Uh, the Pinto's coming in 2006. And they did the Vega last year.

And the Firebirds are pegwarming. This is not going to make RC2 want to make more, sorry.

IN THE 80's,It's 2006 man.
Played out because a bunch of companys did them over 17 yrs ago.

And available at any toy show, yard sale, or on e-Bay cheap.

Here's a Kidco on my monster truck layout:

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/crushcararena/pontiacfirebird1.jpg

And here's a Matchbox I converted into a monster truck (see attachment). Both of these were scored for less than $1 and both are fine castings.

Uh, the Pinto's coming in 2006.

Classic Gold 31:

http://1stopdiecast.com/johnnylightning/CURRENT/ClassicGold2005.htm

so, any news on the turd gen firebird?

edit: classic gold release 33: 1950 Olds Super 88

DO I REALLY SEE THIS?! :)

Man I seriously didnt need to know that. :cry:

They can put out a freakin Gremlin but no 3rd gen Birds,what BS.
Whats next an AMC Pacer? :rolleyes:

I'd pick that one up quick, too. :D

-DL

Read what you just typed. IN THE 80's,It's 2006 man.
Played out because a bunch of companys did them over 17 yrs ago. :rolleyes:

What he said.

-DL

Lest we forget:
Firebird thread, no?
Chris

Uh, the Pinto's coming in 2006.


If it dont get canceled as well.

Actually a Pinto was my first car and hope it does get produced.

No Firebird peg warmers anywhere around here. :confused:

I have a few Birds that were out years ago. OK casting but lacking a lot of the detail you get with a JL. Most are a cheeply made diecast like the ones you would find at a drug store going for 2 for $1.

This thread is only gonna hold the record for amount of views for a few more hours at the most. It is only 50 ahead of the Word Association thread.

This thread is only gonna hold the record for amount of views for a few more hours at the most. It is only 50 ahead of the Word Association thread.
Yes, but resurrecting this post will only cause it's views to go up as well.

I thought there was a new directive about threads with over 1000 replies that came down from Hankster, too. Something about crashing the server or something. :freak:

For a minute their I thought their might be some new Firebirds.....

For a minute their I thought their might be some new Firebirds.....
me too :(

No until November right???

Where are all the Mustangs?

Won't someone think of the Mustangs?!?!

Where are all the Mustangs?

Won't someone think of the Mustangs?!?!

I want to know where the "Olds Rocket" Series is at!

Ah yes, I remember a time when this thread had the most views of any other thread. Boy, those were the good old days. When was that, about January? Don't think it will catch up to the wildfire that is the Word Association game.

By the way, is this pre-production sample from this anticipated series?

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b175/centershock/surprisecar.jpg

dang, thats a sweet looking bird right there!

*betcha rob is drooling*

Where are all the Mustangs?

Won't someone think of the Mustangs?!?!
No. :tongue:

I think its about time for a new 4th gen.

Does anyone have the car list for Firebird Series Release 5?

Is there not going to be a R5 of the firebird series?

Does anyone have the standard 30th blue/white CG2 Release 12 they'd be interested in selling?

The 30th and 35th annv. cars are probably the best 4th gen birds J/L have made so far.

There used to be a 35th anniversary bird at a car lot here, it looked nice.

What would be sweet is the 30th pace car version and 2002 CETA pace car version. These are possibly in the works, as Bone Stock Collectables is considering to get Greenlight to do it.

I cannot believe this thread is still going.
Great news on the 30th and 35th. Although I have really trimeed back my diecast collecting I'll keep an eye on these if they are done. The Pace versions have always been very nice.
Chris

i made a 30th anniversary daytona pace car and gave it to a friend. now my printer took a crap and i can't print out anymore decals until i get a new printer. i look forward to seeing both the 99 and 02 daytona pace car birds! :thumbsup:

i made a 30th anniversary daytona pace car and gave it to a friend. now my printer took a crap and i can't print out anymore decals until i get a new printer. i look forward to seeing both the 99 and 02 daytona pace car birds! :thumbsup:
If you happen to get more decals made up please let me know. I'd be able to move a few sets for you. I should first ask, what scale decals?
Fix that printer! LOL
Chris

If you happen to get more decals made up please let me know. I'd be able to move a few sets for you. I should first ask, what scale decals?
Fix that printer! LOL
Chris
i tried printing off a set on my crappy printer and that is exactly how they turned out...... CRAPPY! i don't believe there is any hope to save my good printer. for what it would probably cost to have it fixed, i could buy a new one for just a bit more. unfortunately, i have bigger goals that i must tackle first. here is a pic of them. i never figured out how to save multiple images in the testors decal kit. at the time, i copied and pasted a few sets on one sheet. when i open the file after saving it, it would always just show the original one that i would have to fart around with by having to resize it to 1/64 scale. :confused:

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o23/crday98/30th.jpg

They can put out a freakin Gremlin but no 3rd gen Birds,what BS.
Whats next an AMC Pacer? :rolleyes:
Can`t believe they actually made these cars either.At least they could have made an omni or horizon. :tongue:

come on!! 1989 turbo trans am!!!

come on!! 1989 turbo trans am!!!
that one definately needs to be done :thumbsup:

that one definately needs to be done :thumbsup:


And this coming from a 'Cuda guy. :freak: :thumbsup:

i really love this bird!!!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/6-b-kwik/100_0787.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/6-b-kwik/100_0788.jpg

nice guys, any news yet on Firebird R5 and what about Pontiac High Performance R2?

12 6 2002,
Holy crap this thread is old!!!!! :thumbsup: