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Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 24th, 2022, 11:27 pm
by Glusniffer
This Phantom. Atlantis re-pop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylMVvzQrrII

Instructions and box say 1965. Name plate says 2016. Yeah again re-pop by Atlantis. I'm interested in the history of this kit because I never saw it growing up until this goofy kid up the block had one ( minus the witch-doc ) and asked me to paint it for him.

So any info? :?

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 25th, 2022, 12:06 pm
by Aurora 484
Not too sure exactly what type of info you're looking for but:

1. According to Scalemates it was, as you say, first issued in 1965 with two types of boxes. I've only seen the standard model box version.

2. Came in white plastic.

3. I never saw I either as a kid. For Revell figure kits, it was common knowledge amongst kids that the parts count would be minimal and the price a bit more than your standard Aurora kit. This followed that trend.

4, Distribution was probably spotty and given the subject matter, probably not a lot were manufactured.

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 25th, 2022, 9:37 pm
by Glusniffer
Aurora 484 wrote:Not too sure exactly what type of info you're looking for but:

1. According to Scalemates it was, as you say, first issued in 1965 with two types of boxes. I've only seen the standard model box version.

2. Came in white plastic.

3. I never saw I either as a kid. For Revell figure kits, it was common knowledge amongst kids that the parts count would be minimal and the price a bit more than your standard Aurora kit. This followed that trend.

4, Distribution was probably spotty and given the subject matter, probably not a lot were manufactured.
Cool! Thanx man.

1. Two Boxes Huh?

2. This is molded in a hideous Prince purple.

3. Yeah. In my almost 20 years hanging here I've never seen one posted. And yes very minimal parts. 18 to be exact. The Phantom and witch doctor are two front and back pieces split down the middle making assembly and clean up a bitch.

4. Yeah an obscure character I guess for its time. Kinda like the Shadow. But its a really cool kit and a real challenge so far.

Thanx again! 8)

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 25th, 2022, 10:38 pm
by Glusniffer

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 26th, 2022, 1:32 am
by Aurora 484
The Phantom started in the newspapers back in the 1930's and was still going in the 60s when the kit came out. In addition to this, the character was appearing in Gold Key Comics when the kit came out.

Two front and back pieces? This was a familiar format for Revell figure kits - e.g. The Phantom; The Beatles; Rat Fink; Bonanza etc. Two piece figures were also part of car kits too. Club de Mer comes to mind.

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 26th, 2022, 2:22 am
by billikenmonster
It’s not a bad kit I have the old and the new I bashed the new one I turned his head and changed his arms so he is pointing one of his 1911’s I was going to make a diorama eventually wish I could show a pic but it’s all packed up I did get a scale wolf to add but it was not ferocious looking and I was on the fence about bashing it maybe .

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 26th, 2022, 7:47 pm
by Glusniffer
Thanx again for the input guys. Pretty much what I wanted to know. Yeah, a really cool kit. My only disapointment is lack of a good base. the plastic armymen base is a letdown. :?

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 27th, 2022, 2:09 am
by tay666
Didn't someone make a replacement base?

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 27th, 2022, 6:55 pm
by Buc Wheat
I thought so as well! Yep, Chuck Hroch did one that might still be available...

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Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 27th, 2022, 10:33 pm
by Glusniffer
Buc Wheat wrote:I thought so as well! Yep, Chuck Hroch did one that might still be available...

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Oh Dayuuumn! Now that is a base!! I was contemplating going to the local pet stores and looking in the aquarium section until I saw this! can ya hook me up with some info Buck?

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 28th, 2022, 1:30 pm
by Buc Wheat
Glusniffer wrote:
Buc Wheat wrote: can ya hook me up with some info Buck?
Chuck's on facebook https://www.facebook.com/thunderboyhi/

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 29th, 2022, 12:44 am
by Glusniffer
Buc Wheat wrote:
Glusniffer wrote:
Buc Wheat wrote: can ya hook me up with some info Buck?
Chuck's on facebook https://www.facebook.com/thunderboyhi/
Thanx 8)

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 29th, 2022, 10:50 pm
by Glusniffer
Crap! I checked the link but I don't do facebook! Any other way to contact him? :?

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 29th, 2022, 10:57 pm
by tay666

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 30th, 2022, 12:30 am
by Glusniffer
Thanx buddy. 8)

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 30th, 2022, 12:37 am
by Glusniffer
Nope! No good. I haven't e-bayed in over 16 years....... :? Doesn't remember my username or e-mail...... Oh well.

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 30th, 2022, 2:00 am
by Todd P.
Chuck is a Clubhouse member. He hasn't posted in years but it looks like he still checks in.

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 30th, 2022, 2:25 am
by Todd P.
He shares his email address on Facebook so I suppose it's OK to post it here.

thunderboyhi@yahoo.com

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: June 30th, 2022, 10:42 am
by Glusniffer
Awesome! Thanx

Re: Kit Question.. 1965 Revell Phantom...

Posted: July 3rd, 2022, 9:32 pm
by Glusniffer
Hit him up Thursday but still no reply. Really hope to hear back because his website has some really cool stuff I would be interested in!!! 8)