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Old 12-17-2002 | 09:41 PM
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Does anyone on the forum know where I can get a model car of the TL-S? I have been looking endlessly for about 3 months now, but no luck. Closest I got was finding the Acura RSX model cars. Please any info on where I can get these scale cars would be greatly appreciated.

What do you guys think?... Am I the only person who is interested in finding a TL-S Scale/Model Car... Tell me what you guys think...
Old 12-17-2002 | 10:15 PM
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Trust me when I say that you are not the only one looking for a scale model of a 99+ TL/TL-S.

I have been looking for almost 4 years now (ever since I got my 99TL back in Dec. 98).

So whoever finds it first, PLEASE LET ALL OF US KNOW ASAP!!!
Old 12-17-2002 | 10:42 PM
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Come on people... someone has to know... Share the wealth...
Old 12-18-2002 | 01:20 AM
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I have asked a few hobby shops who specialize in Japanese imported scale models and they haven't seen any Sabres or Inspires. I will share if I find out if there is one.
Old 12-18-2002 | 04:06 AM
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Thanx... I hope someone finds out where to get one... Hopefully, when/if they do they will tell all of us. Until then, I will keep looking too... I wonder if there are any stores where they can customize it for us?
Old 12-18-2002 | 08:27 AM
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I've also been looking... checked out a bunch of domestic suppliers as well as Japanese and no one makes a TL right now. No CL either.
Old 12-18-2002 | 04:48 PM
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I'm pretty sure someone makes it. Probably some no name place. We will find it... (Hopefully)
Old 12-18-2002 | 09:02 PM
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I have seen an RSX but no TL-S and I have looked everywhere.
Old 12-18-2002 | 09:26 PM
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it might help if you look for the Honda Inspire or Saber as well
Old 12-18-2002 | 11:04 PM
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Sup folks. I just got off the phone with one of my buddies and he might make a custom TL-S for me. I get to make all the details. Every little thing I want he can make. He does custom diecast models as a hobby. I'll let you folks know as soon as I get an okay from him. I'm paying him $300 cash to make one for me.

I forgot to mention the model will be in 1:18 scale. I anyone has anymore question about diecast models let me know. I collect them as a hobby also. I have over 600 cars, 50 trucks/SUVs, and 30 motorcycles. More to come.
Old 12-18-2002 | 11:13 PM
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Sup folks. I just got off the phone with one of my buddies and he might make a custom TL-S for me. I get to make all the details. Every little thing I want he can make. He does custom diecast models as a hobby. I'll let you folks know as soon as I get an okay from him. I'm paying him $300 cash to make one for me.

I forgot to mention the model will be in 1:18 scale. I anyone has anymore question about diecast models let me know. I collect them as a hobby also. I have over 600 cars, 50 trucks/SUVs, and 30 motorcycles. More to come.
Hey Snapple, hook us up man. The $300 price tag is a bit steep though. I, too, have been looking for the longest time. See if you can get a better deal if more members on the forum are interested.

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Old 12-19-2002 | 12:44 AM
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I agree, $300 is steep. But I am pretty sure a group buy will lower that price.

I also saw an RSX and S2K but no TL.
Old 12-19-2002 | 02:54 AM
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I agree, $300 is steep. But I am pretty sure a group buy will lower that price.
Hmmm, the skill, time and hours needed to build a nice model from scratch is the sole reason it costs $300.

Unless he builds the molds and casts them in large amounts while putting it together with rather simple details (painting/# of parts, etc), it will prob stay high and be limited in quantites.

It all depends on the complexity of the custom TL scale model he's building.

snapple, does your friend have a website with pics of some of his creations?

Hell, if he can sell me the cast body, I can do the rest myself. It was my major talent as a child/teen.....too bad I just don't have the time it required anymore
Old 12-19-2002 | 01:51 PM
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No web site but I do have pics of his creations. Give me some time to find them. Also the reason it will cost me $300 is because I am getting a TL-S made the way I want it. Rims and all. I will talk to him and see if he is willing to make a batch of TL-S, CL-S,and RSX-S, and maybe the MDX. It will take some time folks. I'll keep you updated.
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Originally posted by Snapple
No web site but I do have pics of his creations. Give me some time to find them. Also the reason it will cost me $300 is because I am getting a TL-S made the way I want it. Rims and all. I will talk to him and see if he is willing to make a batch of TL-S, CL-S,and RSX-S, and maybe the MDX. It will take some time folks. I'll keep you updated.
I've seen the RSX and the MDX available... but never the CL-S or TL-S... so maybe we should focus on that. If I could get a scale model of my car I would pay for it no doubt . Not sure about $300.... but I would pay a decent amount!!
Old 12-19-2002 | 03:56 PM
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id pay up to a $100... about how big is 1:18 scale?
Old 12-19-2002 | 03:56 PM
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300 bucks is really a little too steep for me.
Old 12-19-2002 | 08:59 PM
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id pay up to a $100... about how big is 1:18 scale?
1/18th the size of the real version.
Old 12-19-2002 | 09:38 PM
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1/18th the size of the real version.
i know that but about how big is it... compare it to something.
Old 12-19-2002 | 09:46 PM
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Originally posted by str8acura


i know that but about how big is it... compare it to something.
10.7" long / 3.9" wide / 3" tall

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Old 12-19-2002 | 10:16 PM
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cool.. thanks... thats pretty big.
Old 12-21-2002 | 05:48 PM
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I have not seen one either. Makes me mad because the Porsche Cayenne already has one.
Old 12-21-2002 | 10:06 PM
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i have also looked around. but also i cannot afford 300 bucks. oh well.
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Old 12-23-2002 | 12:30 AM
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the Nissan Z already has 2 colors out
Old 12-25-2002 | 11:45 AM
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i would be intrested but 300.00 is way to high uless he can customized them. if he does decide to produced them i would like him to do a replica of my car sorta like a mini me. let me know on the details
Old 12-26-2002 | 04:31 AM
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I actually talked to him today and my version of my TL-S will be in 1/12 scale. COOL. I hope I can get it in time for the show.

DVS RICE: My buddy is makeing my model the way I want it. YOu can customize it anyway you want.


Also did I mention that all of the cars are handmade.
Old 03-08-2003 | 09:24 AM
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So whats going on with the replica cars? Is it still 300 bucks or what?
Old 03-11-2003 | 02:19 PM
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Re: Acura TL-S Model/Replica/1:24 Scale Car

Originally posted by dtxxx80
I have been looking endlessly for about 3 months now, but no luck.
Holly smokes!, three months is a long time to "endlessly" look for anything! Good luck, I think Tamaya has quite a list of cars to choose from. Try the web under "Tamaya Acura TL".
Old 03-11-2003 | 03:01 PM
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Nope... this thing is pretty much dead.

You can buy the Euro Accord if you want since it's basically a TSX... but there's still no TL.
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