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PeterV
01-04-2007, 04:46 PM
PRESS RELEASE

REVELL MONOGRAM READY FOR WINNERS CIRCLE WITH LAUNCH OF RPMz™ RADIO CONTROLLED VEHICLES

NASCAR PRODUCT LINE FEATURES GRAPHICS BY SAM BASS

Northbrook, IL (January 3, 2007) – Revell Monogram today announced the launch of RPMz™, the ultimate radio controlled (R/C) racing system that allows racers to customize, race, modify and race -- over and over again. By changing a variety of gears, motors, suspension parts, tires and operating characteristics with digital electronics, the user can modify the performance of the vehicle to suit individual racing needs.

Known for its creation of authentic model kits, the Revell brand delivers to the R/C market the same attention to detail and quality found in its plastic model kits. “RPMz is a strategic move to expand and diversify Revell’s product and distribution base,” said Mike Brezette, Revell marketing vice president. “The hobby-class R/C market is estimated at $600 million in retail dollars and we believe the Revell brand provides the credibility to bring hobby-class precision products to the mass and hobby retailers.”

With an exclusive NASCAR license, Revell’s RPMz Monte Carlo™ and Taurus graphics are designed by award-winning NASCAR designer and artist Sam Bass. “NASCAR fans will forget they are racing a miniature machine when controlling RPMz,” said Sam Bass, NASCAR artist. “In designing the graphics for these cars, I created realistic paint schemes and details.”

Revell’s RPMz NASCAR vehicles will be available at mass retailers and hobby stores beginning March 2007. The suggested price for these authentic, customizable R/C vehicles will range from $69.99 to $79.99. RPMz will also be offered with unique custom graphics on a Mustang GT and the new Dodge Challenger beginning June 2007.

Revell Monogram Ready for Winners Circle – Add 1

RPMz Racing System Features
 Complete 1:24 scale chassis and body
 Digital proportion steering and electronics
 Hobby-class transmitter with acceleration and steering trim controls
 Four frequency crystals
 Additional high-speed motor, pinion and drive gears
 Suspension system parts (additional springs and tie rods)
 Two sets of tires (slicks and treads)


About Revell Monogram
Revell Monogram, a privately held company, has been leading the model kit building industry for more than 60 years with products that provide interactivity, authenticity and fun. Revell Monogram’s product lines are consumer and hobby robotics, model kits including cars, trucks, ships and planes, R/C vehicles, and slot cars. Visit www.Revell.com.

DCLXVI
01-05-2007, 05:20 AM
With an exclusive NASCAR license, Revell’s RPMz Monte Carlo™ and Taurus graphics are designed by award-winning NASCAR designer and artist Sam Bass.

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=231111

From Kyosho:
NASCAR, the most popular racing series in the US, has teamed up with Kyosho to produce the only hobby-grade, officially licensed NASCAR RC cars available in the world.


Ok, so Kyosho have the only license and Revell's license are exclusive?

Ball Racing
01-05-2007, 10:51 AM
Remeber back in the mid- early eighties when Monogram made their, Grass hopper style RC buggy?

Sorcerer001
01-05-2007, 12:34 PM
I don't remember a Grasshopper-like car, but I think I remember a 4wd buggy that was more in line with a Tamiya Big Wig or Hot Shot. I think it was called the Tornado?

OutFrontFrames
01-05-2007, 03:49 PM
It was called the Monogram Lightening

Akura2
01-06-2007, 06:10 PM
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=RMX558123

Tamiya4ever
01-06-2007, 11:58 PM
Hmmm I wonder why they are making a Taurus when they now use the Ford Fusion bodystyles. I would love to check out the Dodge Challengers.

ChuckDeez
01-07-2007, 01:30 AM
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=RMX558123

for that much, i'd pick one up!

Tamiya4ever
01-07-2007, 10:51 AM
Wonder if it will be as fast as a Micro T

zakerid
01-08-2007, 07:20 AM
for that much, i'd pick one up!
save a couple $$'s
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LNPZU0&P=G

Akura2
01-08-2007, 09:16 AM
still no pics?.....