1/12 tamiya 288 gto....??

I don't have any info, but it certainly looks like what we've all been hoping and waiting these many years for... I hope it becomes a reality, I for one, can't wait!!!

Edit: bable fish translation: 1/12 Ferrari 288GTO (semi mediation bull) - some of the others are marked "scale limitation" and "finished product" - I would assume these are denotations of the current progress on said model - so it would appear that it is, in fact, in the works. AWESOME!

Edit, again: google translation: 1 / 12 Ferrari 288 GTO (SEMIASSENBURU) - perhaps, like the Enzo - it means semi-assembled?

 

The 1/24 Countach LP500S right below it is a reissue of an early kit, so I think you are right about it being a plastic kit. A 1/12 will also be highly detailed coming from Tamiya.
here is the Countach
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=24306

 

Perhaps this is it? Photo courtesy of www.tamiyablog.com
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Oh My God! That's AWESOME! Surely that must be it... looks a very similar to the packaging of the Enzo. I MUST, MUST, have one! Anymore pics...?

EDIT: I'm not overly sure with what looks to be the seats... that'd be tricky to install I'd think... I remember how frail feeling my 1:12 Tamiya Enzo felt when I was putting it together... hopefully this won't have those issues. Still... I'm not too excited about having to put the seats in.

From the link Sarc posted: 23211 Ferrari 288GTO (1/12 scale, semi-assembled premium diecast model)

 

Looks great and cant wait to get it. Wish it was diecast obviously

 

Here's a couple more, nestled in with other pics from the Toy Show: http://51653.rapidforum.com/topic=100170008609&search=&startid=2. Scroll down near the bottom of the page.

I have the 1:12 Tamiya Enzo already. The 288GTO is one of my top 5 favorite cars of all time, so I will surely get this one. The F40 and F50 are already out there in 1:12 - guess I'll be getting a new cabinet for my growing 1:12 collection...

 

I've got the Kyosho F40, Tamiya F50 and Tamiya Enzo... I've been waiting a long time for this to come out and complete my 1:12 collection.

The pics from the link:
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It doesn't look like a prototype either. Looks like a production model ready to hit the shelves. Can't wait. Finally the "supercars circle" will be closed. Where can we preorder one?

 

After looking at the second pic I posted from the link that was posted... you can see the underside of the model - doesn't look like the seats will be secured with screws (no holes visible) - perhaps snap in seats? That prospect makes me feel a little better. I agree with Michael, it looks production ready.

 

I would think the seats are going to be on some kind of rails, like the Kyosho F40. If this is the case then you will probably have to put them all the way forward "click" them in and slide them back to their normal position.
Either way, it looks stunning. Look at that engine bay!!!! Man, I won't sleep now, until I find out how to preorder one. Anyone has an idea about pricing?

 

After some rummaging around, I present ya'll with this:

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=23211

Hell Yeah!

EDIT: I hope the price isn't $699 - like the Yellow Enzo is (as listed on their site)

 

Nice looking model.To bad it wasnt a 250 GTO !!

TT/SD

 

Wow, that is a must have!

But really $699?

 

That's what the MSRP for the Yellow Enzo is on the Tamiya site. I've got the Kyosho 1:12 F40, Tamiya Enzo and F50 in 1:12 too and didn't pay that much for any of them - so I'd expect that when these are available they won't be that much - maybe 4 bills or so at most, I'd think... anyone else care to chime in on expected cost of this must have?

 

I think you are right on the money with that one. $350-$400.
The real question is WHEN, not How Much. Because lets face it. If they really turn out to be $600+, would you pass?

 

Certainly hoping for the 350-400... but no, I still couldn't pass at 6...

 

That's what I thought. Welcome to the club.

 

Gotta pay to play I guess, and I've been waiting for this one a LONG time... I've got the the "other" three, I can't miss this one.

 

Do you have the ORIGINAL?
The real McCoy?
The 250GTO?

I found a red 250GTO 1:12 for $60 a year ago and did not hesitate. Now this, and my 1:12 "super Ferraris" collection would be complete. Until of course Ferrari don't come out with Enzo's replacement.
I am just still kicking myself in the arse for not getting the F40"light weight". I only have the "regular one".
If you guys know anyone who is willing to sell his, let me know.

 

I've never gotten the 1:12 250 GTO... been close several times, but always got out bid, or took a pass.. should made it more of a priority, as now they are increasingly difficult to find and expensive (for no more detail than they've got).

 

I Bought mine about 5/6 years ago,very good model will post pictures later on
although the paint finish was not great,also exhaust end very easy to break.

 

...anyone knows the retail price?...I can certainly see it wont be cheap but worth every penny...