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kamzcab86
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Just to let you guys/gal know there are 2 versions out there. The one pictured about and this one:
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Red line Chase Piece. It's got more bling on the wheels. |
So, just bumping this back up to let y'all know there are, in fact, 3 versions. This is the 2012 release... that I just now found out about (and, once again, went out to eBay to buy  ):
There's also these from the '80s:
And, rumor has it that an Island Hoppers/Magnum P.I. version will be released this year:
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crushie
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noganav
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Here's a shot of my Sunagon Syncro. I jacked it up with wheels from a Baja Bug. Just like a real Syncro it cost twice as much as a regular Sunagon and I've got a pile of parts laying around
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photogdave
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noganav
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Great idea! Eventually I'm going to order some flash silver to paint my real van. Once I've got that I think I will! (maybe paint a little rust down the side too) 
(Off Topic: I loved your Syncrofest movie BTW. Must have been a ton of work, but it came out great!) |
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zippyslug31
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| noganav wrote: |
Here's a shot of my Sunagon Syncro. I jacked it up with wheels from a Baja Bug. Just like a real Syncro it cost twice as much as a regular Sunagon and I've got a pile of parts laying around
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That's pretty cool. I have a collection of diecast cars that represent all the cars I've owned in the past. I've custom painted most of them to match their real counterparts but never thought of doing up the wheels! Thanks for the interesting idea.
I have 2 of the old Sunagons, but still need to pick up one of those newer styles. Only found 1 in a store; kick myself for not buying it then. Guess I'll turn to fleabay, too.
Oh, and that Magnum PI/Island Hopper van: DO WANT!!!!!
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photogdave
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| noganav wrote: |
Great idea! Eventually I'm going to order some flash silver to paint my real van. Once I've got that I think I will! (maybe paint a little rust down the side too)
(Off Topic: I loved your Syncrofest movie BTW. Must have been a ton of work, but it came out great!) |
The rust will add just the right touch of authenticity! Maybe add some green splatters on the bottom for leaking coolant.
Thanks for the compliment! The videos are a lot of work - it will be a good while before I do another one...
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tarandusVDub
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(On the Off Topic) Photogdave do you have a link for your movie?
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kamzcab86
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Purple arrived, so they all ventured out to Tortilla Flat for a family reunion:
(Tortilla Flat is an actual town here in AZ, but it's not made out of genuine tortillas.)
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chojinchef
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Not a Vanagon, but Hot Wheels released these for 2013. Bought out local Target to give out.
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syncromike
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Picked up a Magnum PI Sunagon today. Still haven't ever seen the purple one though.
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The wheels are better, I like the tinted windows and painted grill better than the previous Hot Wheels Sunagons. If I can find another I might pick one up to paint like my Syncro. 
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photogdave
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| Picked up a Magnum PI Sunagon today. Still haven't ever seen the purple one though. |
I just got one a couple of weeks ago too!
I've been reluctant to open the packaging, since it looks so good with the palm trees and Hawaiian islands.
Do we think this will become a collectors' item?
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Jake de Villiers
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| Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: Magnum |
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| Picked up a Magnum PI Sunagon today. Still haven't ever seen the purple one though. |
I just got one a couple of weeks ago too!
I've been reluctant to open the packaging, since it looks so good with the palm trees and Hawaiian islands.
Do we think this will become a collectors' item?
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Absolutely! Probably worth seven or eight bucks one of these days! 
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MsTaboo
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I would like one of these! Too bad they are so expensive.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/VW-T3b-California-Club-Joke...27d272a5a2
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zippyslug31
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| Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:51 am Post subject: Re: Magnum |
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| Do we think this will become a collectors' item? |
Nope, it's a depreciating block of metal and plastic. And, like all depreciating assets, you should get rid of them as soon as you can, so my home address is....
Yeah, in that package it's probably going to be worth a couple of bucks but will probably take some time. Just look how much the original Sunagons trade hands for!
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