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Do You Have A 1977 Screaming Chicken In Your Collection?
Do You Have A 1977 Screaming Chicken In Your Collection?
The Pontiac Firebird, was originally conceived to be on par with Chevrolet's Corvette, but in the end it became the sister car to the Camaro.
Early productions of the Firebird were regarded as the pseudo luxury version of the Camaro. It didn't take long for the Firebird to develop it's own sense of style, performance and power, most notably with a huge hood decal that l
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Feb 18th 2024
AMT's Peterbilt 359 Wrecker Is One Of This Summer's Hottest Kits
AMT's Peterbilt 359 Wrecker Is One Of This Summer's Hottest Kits
The Peterbilt Wrecker patrols the highways in search of big rigs in need of aid and assistance.
This handsome kit is one of the summer's most anticipated plastic models. It features a fully detailed cab, engine, drive train and chassis. There's a telescoping boom, newly tooled Firestone tires, towing accessories and plenty of chrome parts. Makes a great model on it's own or e
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Feb 18th 2024
Help Keep Small Critters Out Of Your Pool Or Pond With The FrogLog Escape Ramp
Save animals, keep your pool water clean, and reduce pool maintenance.
When frogs, chipmunks, or other animals enter a pool, they automatically swim toward the pool wall attempting to escape. This is their instinct. Unfortunately, most animals will never be able to escape the pool as there is no way for the animal to exit the water easily. When the animal gets so tired, it typically either drowns, or gets sucked into the skimmer basket.
With the FrogLog,
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Feb 18th 2024
Feel The Power Of The Dark Side: The '85 Olds "Darth Vader" 442 FE3-X
In 1985, Bill Porterfield, Oldsmobile Future Systems and Technology Engineer, wanted to showcase Oldsmobile's product performance. His goal was to "outhandle the Corvette" by maximizing the suspension capabilities and aerodynamics of the FE3-X Cutlass 442 to achieve as close to 1g of lateral force while corning...which they achieved with flying colors.As one reporter at the time stated, "Turn the wheel at any speed and the vehicle responds. Throw it into a turn 20 mph too fast, and the vehicle s
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Feb 18th 2024
Model Kit Building "Back to Basics"
"Back to Basics"
Jigsaw Puzzles aren't the only hobby activity making a come-back ... Add model cars, boats, planes and figures to the hobbies making a comeback. Other old-school activities, like craft kits, painting, baking, cross-stitch, quilting, needlework and sewing, have also received a lightning bolt of life because of the coronavirus lockdowns and stay-at-home mandates.
Model kit building had declined in recent years, failing to capture the interest of a generation raised on vi
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Feb 18th 2024