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04-22-2007, 05:41 PM
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CamaroZ28.Com Die-Cast Car prototype images
I am happy to report that I have received a prototype version of the CamaroZ28.Com die-cast Camaro Concept and got some pictures of them.
They can be found in the gallery on the die-cast order/info page:
http://www.camaroz28.com/diecast/
Scroll through the image gallery and click the thumbnails to select the image you want to see, and then click the large version to show full-size in a new window.
First, I want to say that I am very happy with how they turned out. We will be progressing with the production run.
Second, please keep in mind that I am far from a pro photographer and taking decent pics of something so small yet detailed was not easy but I did my best. 
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04-22-2007, 05:45 PM
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I also created a mockup of what the packaging is expected to look like with the car in it.
This is a "quick and dirty" way of doing it. I basically sacrificed one of the retail GreenLight Camaros from my collection, and opened it up and removed the contents. I printed my packaging artwork on regular paper and trimmed it to fit the package, then placed one of the prototype car in it to see what it would look like.
See the attached pics! Remember, this is a ROUGH mockup.
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04-24-2007, 01:53 PM
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It looks pretty good.
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04-24-2007, 08:18 PM
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Those look great Jason. Can't wait till they arrive.
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04-25-2007, 12:55 AM
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Jason...
they look great! can't wait till i get mine!
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04-25-2007, 06:57 AM
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WOW...much better than I expected. I didnt think the rims would be that cool! Very cool! Cant wait!
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Originally Posted by Maximum Bob
Rick saw the pictures and said, "Why are we doing this? Let's have another go at it and create a new car that captures the spirit of the 69, because that is what you really want. You don't want to repeat the past slavishly. You want to do a vehicle that captures all of the spirit, the passion, the essence of the old car, but reinterpret it in a new and modern and contemporary way that is going to last awhile." 5thGEN.ORG
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04-26-2007, 11:24 AM
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Oh sweet they're black!!! I thought they were gonna be orange.
WAY COOL!!
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04-26-2007, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Gripenfelter
Oh sweet they're black!!! I thought they were gonna be orange.
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I never thought about that...sorry for the confusion!
I showed a pic of an orange retail version (the kind you find in the stores) and said it would be like that, but as our custom version.
I need to update the info so people don't get confused. Glad you are happy!
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05-08-2007, 07:27 PM
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Here's some interesting updates for those who are paying attention so far...
The prototype versions mentioned above had an inaccuracy that I'll bet very few noticed...the stripe style.
For example...look at the stripes in this picture, which is the original design:
Basically, standard heritage style stripes.
Now, have a look at the prototype image:
Note the stripes are "backwards". This is how the production company makes the stripes on all of their regular retail cars.
I, however, wanted them to be not only historically correct but also to match the original design so I had them changed to be accurate. They sent me some sample pictures of the revision...
So, not only did I want them accurate, but I also wanted to be different (which is predictable for me). To my knowledge, the CamaroZ28.Com car will be the first (and only?) that this company will make using this stripe style.  This company not only makes incredible die-cast cars, but they are also excellent to work with. Makes me want to work with them again already. 
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05-08-2007, 08:38 PM
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The green chase car...ohh how I would love to have one.
Does the company get the protos or do you get them? like the ones pictured above?
Just wondering would make for a cool raffle or give away.???
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Rick saw the pictures and said, "Why are we doing this? Let's have another go at it and create a new car that captures the spirit of the 69, because that is what you really want. You don't want to repeat the past slavishly. You want to do a vehicle that captures all of the spirit, the passion, the essence of the old car, but reinterpret it in a new and modern and contemporary way that is going to last awhile." 5thGEN.ORG
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05-09-2007, 08:49 AM
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I actually did notice that the stripes were wrong when you first posted the pictures. I was kinda disappointed but I figured I would just deal with it. It's a cool car anyway. It's even better now that the stripes will be correct.
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05-09-2007, 09:52 AM
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I love the Torque-Thrust D rims on the prototype image! 
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05-09-2007, 12:53 PM
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The wheels are an awesome choice. Too bad I wasn't one of the lucky ones to get one of the green cars. 
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05-13-2007, 09:51 PM
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Greenlight took the assembled prototypes mentioned in post #9 above and assembled them into complete cars and sent them to me for final approval, even though I had already approved them based on the unassembled pictures.
They really look awesome! I didn't think they could look any better than the 1st version of the prototype but with the correct stripes, they look even better. You guys will be blown away by these when you get them. They are expected to start shipping in late June early July!
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05-31-2007, 12:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2000GTP
The wheels are an awesome choice. Too bad I wasn't one of the lucky ones to get one of the green cars. |
Who gets the green cars?
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