Corgi Models Part 1649
Ho-hum. Over at Collectiques, the Red Dwarf, Starbug, and twinpack are still slated for June. The models still haven't shown up at the Corgi site yet; or rather, reappeared after their disappearance.
So far, so suicide-inducingly-boring. However, Phil of this very parish has noticed the following in the Summer 2004 BBC America catalogue: the Corgi Red Dwarf, going for the recommended retail price of $39.98. There's no mention of the Starbug or twinpack in it at all.
The interesting thing about this, is that elsewhere in the catalogue, there are specific mentions of when the products are to be released if they haven't already, or little disclaimers to say that whilst you can order the product, it isn't ready for shipping yet. There is no mention of any such thing with the Red Dwarf model; you can apparently order it NOW.
So, either there has been a mistake and it's not going to be ready for a while, or it's up for imminent release, or it has been released over there. As to how this reflects on the British situation... well, let's just say I've learnt enough by now never to guess or assume anything, but I suppose it can really only be good news in some form or another.
...should have thought a bit harder about that news article really. Cocked it up a bit, didn't I?
UPDATE (16/05/04): Cpt-D has pointed out below that the models are on the Corgi site, underneath the Coming Soon section; Red Dwarf, Starbug, and the twinpack are all listed. The site lists the individual models as being avaliable in June, and the twinpack as August; however, Cpt-D has had an e-mail from Corgi that suggests they should all be avaliable from the end of July. Which I would point out is August.
Either way, along with the articles TOS have been putting out, it looks like we'll all finally be seeing them in the next two months, regardless of whether they're actually released in America or not. Does anyone want to predict our review word for word now?
Comments
Ho hum. At this rate, they won't be out until the same time as the Starbug Electronic Playset. Which will then piss all over their crappy little metal hides.
Posted by Seb at June 15, 2004 01:24 PM
Ah Ha, No sooner do we speak...The Models have re-appeared on the Corgi site, individual and the set..Due for release August 2004..The set @�11.99..
Posted by Cpt-D at June 15, 2004 01:41 PM
Update: The Individual models are both listed as due out June...which is sort of now!...Sadly, I have registered to be notified upon release, But I won't hold my breath...
Posted by Cpt-D at June 15, 2004 01:49 PM
[Coughs] Just recieved an email from Corgi's customer service...These models will be available from the end of July and will appear on our site when available.......
Posted by Cpt-D at June 15, 2004 04:12 PM
Wonderful! I'm proud to have done a service (however small) to such a great site. I've never felt so proud about contributing to the World Wide Web since I appeared as Mister November on www.huggies.com
Posted by Phil at June 16, 2004 12:33 AM
Have they been removed again from the Corgi site, then Cpt? I can't find them...
Posted by John Hoare at June 16, 2004 11:51 AM
Still there..Click on Corgi Classics..Then 'Coming Soon'...Then 'TV & Film'..Pages 2&3.....Having registered, it also says 'Hello Steve Harris, Welcome back to Corgi'...Lovely :-)
Posted by Cpt-D at June 16, 2004 01:12 PM
I never even checked there.
G&T: SOMETIMES RIGHT, WHEN JOHN ISN'T A TWAT.
Posted by John Hoare at June 16, 2004 01:42 PM
Fredster (Off the Webboard) has reported having a Mailing off BBC Canada, stating 'They' are available now along with a Ser I-IV DVD bundle!!
Posted by Cpt-D at June 17, 2004 11:00 AM
Ok, My final word on this til the next time...BBC Canada and America both have the 'Dwarf' available as buy now on their sites but no mention of Starbug or the set, BBC 'UK' of course do not mention them...I would have more info but got side tracked by a rather nice 'Gunmen' mug...
Posted by Cpt-D at June 17, 2004 01:22 PM
Had a copy of the Apr - Jun 2004 UK Forbidden Planet home shopping catalogue delivered with SFX magazine today.
Listed in it were the Corgi models 0 �6.99 each or �16.99 for the twin pack with free Rimmer & Lister figures. There's no relese date suggesting you can order now.
The Starbug playsaet is in there for �34.99 listed as 'Coming Soon - Oct 2004' It also says 'If this product is successful there is talk of further merchandise with action figures and collectors dolls'
Posted by Leon at June 18, 2004 11:14 AM
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