CamaroZ28.Com Custom Die-Cast Car INFO and Q&A!

[JasonD]

(Last updated 8-1-07)

Due to the unexpected flood of people pre-ordering the CamaroZ28.Com Custom Die-Cast Camaro, I set up this thread to help answer people's questions.
If you have any questions, feel free to post them here in this thread!

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Q: What is this all about?

• CamaroZ28.Com has partnered with GreenLight Toys to produce a Limited Edition 1/64 scale Custom Die-Cast Camaro!
  
  * Limited to approximately 1,500 pieces
  * Each one individually serial numbered
  * Custom car design and wheels
  * Special CamaroZ28.Com graphics, text, etc. on both sides of the packaging, including matching trading card
  * Special "CZ28.COM" license plate on the cars themselves
  * Officially Licensed by GM!
  
• I have wanted to do this ever since I can remember. GreenLight makes some very nice cars, with excellent quality and detail, even at 1/64 scale. The effort to start this project happened over a year ago in this thread:
  http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=432092

What does it look like?

• Prototype images released on 4-22-07, all info here:
  http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=516482
  
• Front and back view of packaging:
  http://www.camaroz28.com/diecast/lview.jpg
  
• 3D rendering is what the final 1/64 sale car will be based on:
  http://www.camaroz28.com/diecast/card.jpg
  (The above image is also on the trading card included in the package! - Special thanks to Steven Whitaker for the killer rendering.)

Q: Why do I want to pre-order?

• Since the cars are individually and sequentially numbered, they will be sold in order. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a particular number.

Q: Okay, how to I get one?

• So glad you asked! Just go here: http://www.camaroz28.com/diecast/. Ordering is easy!
  
  UPDATE 8-1-07 We are temporarily SOLD OUT. So Jason, what does temporary mean? Glad you asked. To avoid selling more cars than available, I have halted sales until I can get caught up with shipping. Once I get all pre-orders shipped out, I will see how many I have left and then make those available for sale. Watch ththis thread for more updates!

Q: Can I pay by mail?

• Since we are currently in the pre-order stage and cars are sequentially numbered are sold in order, trying to insert an order by mail into the middle of the online orders could cause problems with fulfillment. So, to avoid any errors, pre-ordering is online only.
  
  However, once the cars are out of the pre-order stage and in the shipping stage, we will open up orders to both online and by mail (money order).

Q: Okay, I ordered, when will I get mine?

• Full production to be completed approximately 60-90 days after the prototype has been issued and approved, which is expected to happen in April, 2007.
• Once the supply has been received, shipping will begin in the order that the orders came in.
  
  UPDATE 5-25-07!! The production schedule was previously verified, but a very minor licensing issue (incorrect verbage on package) will cause a slight delay....a couple of weeks or so. If calculations are correct, I expect to begin shipping the cars in mid-late July. See post #79 and #92 in this thread!
  
  UPDATE 8-1-07!! Cars are shipping out every day in the order that they were pre-purchased in. I hope to have all preorders shipped out by 8-10-07
  

Q: What is a "Green Machine"?

• Green Machine versions are GreenLight's special edition separate numbered run, and can be considered in this case to be a "limited edition of the limited editions". They will account for approximately 5% of the regular production run of the CamaroZ28.Com cars. They will be VERY rare and valuable. They will come with a matching certificate of authenticity.
• Here is an example of a Green Machine version of the retail Camaro Concept on eBay.

Q: Okay, how do I get the "Green Machine" version?

• Every 25th pre-ordered regular production car (up to the first 500) will get a CamaroZ28.Com Green Machine version to go along with it absolutely FREE (a total of 20 free Green Machines - the "Lucky 20"). As of 4-7-07, we believe we have reached the 500 pre-order mark, so reference to this has been removed from the pre-order page.
  
• We may also give one or two away in the future in contests on our CamaroZ28.Com Podcast or otherwise.

Q: Why are people talking about "signature versions"?

• The first 150 pre-orders (approximately 10% of the total run) had the option to be signed by the owners of this site (myself and Chris Frezza) and/or Scott Settlemire. They also will come with a matching numbered certificates of authenticity. They sold out within hours.

Q: Will there be more? What about 1/18 scale?

• Depending on the success of this project, there may be additional versions to make a series. So far, so good!
  
• Want to help with this? Add this to your signature on this site (and/or other sites if it is okay with the site owners):
  • [url="http://www.camaroz28.com/diecast/"][b]Click here to order your 2009 Camaro![/b][/url]
    [size="1"][color="Gray"]It is a bit smaller than the real thing, but just as cool![/color][/size]
    You can change the text all you like as long as it is not stupid but please still link it to the same page.
• 1/18 scale may also be an option if they ever get produced by GreenLight, but that is unknown at this time.

Q: How do I know if my order made it in? What serial number will I get?

• The odds of an order not making to me are pretty slim, but if you are concerned or just want to make sure, you can e-mail and ask at jason@camaroz28.com. Please make it easy for me to check and include ALL order information. Also note that it may take me some time to get back with you. Be patient, I will do my best to reply ASAP.
• There is no way I can mention what serial number everyone will get. I would hate to count incorrectly and have someone disappointed. It will have to be a surprise!

Q: My PayPal address is incorrect/I moved/something like that...what do I do?

• E-mail jason@camaroz28.com. Please include ALL order information and as well as all changed information.

EXTRA NOTES:
I am basically a one-man show on this one. From the design to the shipping, I am pretty much handling all of this. I will try to be as precise as possible in doing this. Having said that, if there are any errors beyond my control (e-mail orders not making it to my inbox for one reason or another, technical glitches, etc.,) please understand that it is just that...beyond my control. I suppose my biggest concern is PayPal or Google not sending me an e-mail and someone not getting their order "in line" or something getting lost in the mail. In short, if something goes wrong, it is probably beyond my control and I will do whatever I can to make it right.

I would like to thank the following sponsors for helping to make this project happen:
- Custom SSI
- F-Body Vinyl
- Full Throttle Speed
- HotPart.Com
- Maryland Speed
- SLP Performance Parts
- TByrne Motorsports
- Thunder Racing
- Victory Racing Engines

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If you have any questions, feel free to post them here in this thread!

[mdacton]

what would the estimated value be in 5 years?
I feel like I should get one

[JasonD]

Originally Posted by mdacton

what would the estimated value be in 5 years?

About a thousand bucks or so. Just kidding.
There's no way to tell. What will the stock market be like in 5 years?

I feel like I should get one

Yes, yes you should. Be different like everyone else and get one!

[mdacton]

thousand bucks sounds like a good return....so I got one

[JasonD]

Originally Posted by mdacton

thousand bucks sounds like a good return....so I got one

At the very least, you will get a nice little collectible that is a part of this site's history. Whatever that is worth to you is its value. A little sappy, but true.

[mdacton]

Originally Posted by JasonD

At the very least, you will get a nice little collectible that is a part of this site's history. Whatever that is worth to you is its value. A little sappy, but true.

yeah this is true, I want a sticker with mine. I like stickers

[JasonD]

Originally Posted by mdacton

yeah this is true, I want a sticker with mine. I like stickers

Interesting that you mention that.

[mdacton]

Originally Posted by JasonD

Interesting that you mention that.

member decals? sounds good to me...

[JasonD]

Originally Posted by mdacton

member decals? sounds good to me...

Stickers were just a thought. Let's not read too far into things just yet. So...die-cast car Q's and A's...

[firehawkformula]

ill wait till they sell'um at the grocery store

[JasonD]

Originally Posted by firehawkformula

ill wait till they sell'um at the grocery store

I wish! That won't happen as this is not a mass-market produced item. There are only 1,500 being made, not 15,000. You won't see these in any Kroger or Piggly Wiggly. The only way to get them is right here on this web site. They may be available through die-cast vendors online in the future, but that hasn't been set up just yet. At the rate we are going, that may not even happen...we may sell out by then.

[2000GTP]

Originally Posted by JasonD

I wish! That won't happen as this is not a mass-market produced item. There are only 1,500 being made, not 15,000. You won't see these in any Kroger or Piggly Wiggly. The only way to get them is right here on this web site. They may be available through die-cast vendors online in the future, but that hasn't been set up just yet. At the rate we are going, that may not even happen...we may sell out by then.

Funny this was brought up though because you know the silver and hugger orange cars from Greenlight that alot of us purchased several months ago from indy5turbopace? I just so happened to find them at Meijer last week and I picked up a couple more. Furthermore, they are actually part of a 13 car set that includes Coronets, Mustangs, Olds 442s, and 2nd-gen Camaros. I am working to get the set together right now. Will post pics when complete.

[96 Z 28]

In like Flynnnnnnnn..... Although I missed the Signature Version

[JSkeet]

What luck I have, after not visiting the site for nearly 3 weeks and all but forgetting about the diecast project you put together, I signed on today to ask a question about my SATURN of all things, and the first thing that catches my eye is the Diecast thread... SCORE!!

I ordered one, and like other's have said, I didn't see any signature options so I assume I was too late... green chase car or not, this will be a very nice piece to add to my collection!

Thanks for all the hard work in putting this together Jason!

-John

[miamiheat]

I used to own 3 camaro's......a 98 V6, a 97 Z28 and a 99 SS. I now own a 2005 GTO....but sure miss the F-body. You better believe I am waiting for the new camaro to come out and I will be the new kid on the block with one. Can't wait. Just ordered the die-cast replica...can't wait to see.

N