General Lee 1/18…. Guide To Buying A Diecast General Lee Replica!!!

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  • čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
  • Retro Maniacs! So a few of you requested, I do a video on General Lee diecast cars, and the different quality and price points. So I decided to show you guys some of the different General Lees on the secondary market today. From the vintage toy grade 1/25 from the early 80s, all the way up to what I consider the best of the best (watch the video to see what’s the best). And what to expect to pay for all of these. Also talk about strategies of finding them, since they are no longer sold at retail, to what the rarest ones are. So tune in, have a Cheech, and grab a snack! Cuz you and me have a date with the General!
    Thanks for watching guys! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE, and as always, HAPPY HUNTING!!
    #diecastcars #canada #diecast #moviecars #ertl #dukesofhazzard #diecastreplica #bargain #generallee #1/18 #autoworld #silverscreenmachines
    #ertl #americanmuscle #racingchampions #vintagedukesofhazzard

Komentáře • 41

  • @chrisspearline767
    @chrisspearline767 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I've spent a small fortune on the 1/18 scale. I have two General Lee's,Smokey and the Bandit 1&2,A-Team van,Greased Lightning,Knight Rider,Starsky & Hutch and the 1966 Batmobile

    • @RetroCollectables
      @RetroCollectables  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Me too my friend I’m hooked hahaha love this stuff!

    • @chrisspearline767
      @chrisspearline767 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@RetroCollectables I just bought an ERTL General Lee for 160.00 I been looking forever for one at a decent price

  • @rastanz
    @rastanz Před 15 dny +1

    I also have the Auto World 1/18 version which has the antenna on the trunk and movable headlight louvers, got it for a steal from a desperate sale on eBay still sealed in it's original box, love it!

    • @RetroCollectables
      @RetroCollectables  Před 14 dny

      Yeah! Yeah that’s the BEST version made! Thank you for watching!

  • @hearse-tf8cp
    @hearse-tf8cp Před 7 měsíci +3

    It ture I live far away from anywhere and paid large on ebay and I've known him for half my life.

  • @roberthutton9698
    @roberthutton9698 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I just got a lights and sound General Lee off eBay for less than $100 US. In great shape and the sound is loud and clear. I also modified a 1/18 ‘69 Charger R/C with a hemi into a Gen Lee by removing the hemi, using putty to smooth out the hood and repainting it and adding after market decals.

    • @RetroCollectables
      @RetroCollectables  Před 7 měsíci

      Very cool! These older ones are $$$ now so good score my friend! And thanks for watching! I would love to make a custom RC General Lee one day

    • @RetroCollectables
      @RetroCollectables  Před 7 měsíci

      And I should have said, my friends have scored some good deals in the eBay auctions. I’ve gotta try that! I go by the buy it now etc. I should try to bid on something one day soon. Lol.

    • @roberthutton9698
      @roberthutton9698 Před 7 měsíci +1

      I got lucky! It was a 6 day auction and no one countered my offer. I only paid $10 US over the ask! Thanks for the video on the shop at Dixie Mall. I've got to get there.

    • @RetroCollectables
      @RetroCollectables  Před 7 měsíci

      Wow that’s awesome buddy and yes I highly recommend the guy at Dixie he had everything I wanted hahaha

  • @maximusburnicus2912
    @maximusburnicus2912 Před 7 měsíci +2

    you have been to amazing places and met amazing people , very kool

  • @robertkees6048
    @robertkees6048 Před 17 dny +1

    I just bought the ERTL General Lee with the black interior new in the box on Ebay, I didn't mind the interior if I could get a good deal. It was listed $180 OBO and we whittled it down to $135 with $10 shipping. As a casual fan of the show, that was the kind of deal I could live with, it looks great, it's a collectable piece, and I finally have a nice General Lee for my collection. I don't expect perfection for $145 like I certainly would for $250 or $300, everything's relative.

    • @RetroCollectables
      @RetroCollectables  Před 15 dny

      Oh yeah, for sure I would totally have one of those.

    • @robertkees6048
      @robertkees6048 Před 13 dny

      @@RetroCollectables My stunning ERTL flag box year one General Lee arrived yesterday in truly mint condition in an unopened box, the tape was original and man it's even nicer in person than I thought it would be; the photos don't do it justice. But I have to say that Ebay is one weird place isn't it. I bought my "or best offer" General Lee for $135 after starting out at $180 and today on Ebay the same exact model in the same condition sold for $251, $18 shipping with 45 bids, and all the while right next to it in the listings was the exact same model, same year, same condition listed as "Buy It Now" for $199 with free shipping. It's like people get emotionally invested in bidding on an item and lose themselves, I don't know if it's the process or what, but I know that's not smart. If people buy them for more than I paid I'm happy, if I find someone paid less than me for the same thing I'm pissed, it's just how I'm built as a collector searching for a bargain. The only thing better for a collector than having a great model is how much you got it for. A good deal satisfies the soul.

  • @M1GWEL
    @M1GWEL Před měsícem +1

    I have the original ertl 1/18 general lees inc the dirty version. Since seeing this video I really had to get this silver screen version which as you say is great - I managed to buy one as new condition but has been displayed. It’s fantastic. Then last night I saw advertised an as new with all straps etc in place so bought that as well to keep in box - I may cut and loosen the straps

    • @RetroCollectables
      @RetroCollectables  Před měsícem

      Oh buddy there you go!!! Yeah I have the older American muscle chrome chase as well, but the silver screen machines for details oh boy! Yeah I stare at mine all the time hahaha. I even got the littke vintage 3 3/4 Mego bo and Luke figures to display with it! Glad you got one my friend!

  • @chrisspearline767
    @chrisspearline767 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I have the Autoworld and Cooter's Place but really want the ERTL also from 1981

    • @RetroCollectables
      @RetroCollectables  Před 6 měsíci

      Yeah the OG isn’t as detailed as our new ones but it’s still the OG. You’ll get one

    • @chrisspearline767
      @chrisspearline767 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@RetroCollectablesI just got one for 160.00

  • @tt-rs1457
    @tt-rs1457 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Please, do the same on the little 1:64 cars.....
    Recently Johnny Lightning broughtout the weatherd one....looking great.

    • @RetroCollectables
      @RetroCollectables  Před 5 měsíci

      Oh awesome we have some of those small weathered ones here. The barn find! I’ll show one next video we do for you!

    • @tt-rs1457
      @tt-rs1457 Před 5 měsíci

      That would be awesome. E. Really appriciate​@@RetroCollectables

  • @truckertae9725
    @truckertae9725 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Cooters place has a 1/18 General Lee from auto world costs $160 dollars with cb antenna, and other's
    But General Lee are expensive but if you're lucky you could get cheap
    I have a ertl General Lee 1/64
    Same with Boss Hoggs caddy then some trading cards
    Then i have a midgetoy Dixie Charger
    General lee and sheriff rosco
    Not Dukes Of Hazzard but a ertl GMC Sierra from Fallguy

    • @RetroCollectables
      @RetroCollectables  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Very cool! And the cooters ones are just as nice as the silver screen, made by the same people! And can’t beat the 1/64 that’s the OG! I had that as a boy too!

  • @TH3_JAC0BY22
    @TH3_JAC0BY22 Před 2 měsíci

    I got the cooter garage exclusive 1/18 General lee but it has no decals bc the ones that cooters garage sends with it never fit correctly or stay on

    • @RetroCollectables
      @RetroCollectables  Před 2 měsíci

      For real??? That sucks! I didn’t know there was issues with those

  • @CHB_98
    @CHB_98 Před 5 měsíci +1

    i’m having a problem I’m looking for the auto world silver screen general lee 1/18 but the ones i’ve seen the doors open… did they the reissue this one ? the box looks exactly like yours. Weird even on the back of box says opening doors

    • @RetroCollectables
      @RetroCollectables  Před 5 měsíci +1

      None of the doors on the silver screen should open. I have heard on earlier releases that they used less glue and some people pried the doors open, but they shouldn’t have been able to open. The cooters place one by auto world I’m not sure if the doors open. Mine the box says opening doors but they do not. They tried to make it like the show with the doors welded shut. Check this one out. Made by Autoworld same quality. I’m not sure about the doors but it’s a good one. Only thing is you put on the decals which are included. But it’s still in retail at cooters! cootersplace.com/cooters-garage-1969-dodge-charger-with-general-lee-decal-kit/

    • @CHB_98
      @CHB_98 Před 5 měsíci

      @@RetroCollectables I don’t like the cooters release. I’ve seen them side by side with the autoworld and it looks like a cheap chinese knockoff. I guess the ones on ebay some of the sellers have pried the doors open it’s a shame hard to shop online i wish there was places in ontario i could shop for stuff like this.

  • @CHB_98
    @CHB_98 Před 5 měsíci

    Hi, does your auto world silver screen general lee 1:18 have paint rash ? all the ones i have tried to buy all have this problem. I’m looking for a complete mint one, problem is on the internet many sellers are not honest :(. just wondering if this is a common issue with the 1/18. These things are going for over 400 cnd plus taxes now

    • @RetroCollectables
      @RetroCollectables  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Wow yeah mine doesn’t have paint rash. and I would shop around my friend. If you are in Canada like me. I wouldn’t pay over $300 for one (I got Glenns mint and sealed for $250 for him). If your in Canada I would avoid eBay, and watch for one on marketplace and Kijiji. Also, you can still order this one. Same quality. You just have to put the decals on, which are included

    • @RetroCollectables
      @RetroCollectables  Před 5 měsíci

      Here you go cootersplace.com/cooters-garage-1969-dodge-charger-with-general-lee-decal-kit/

    • @CHB_98
      @CHB_98 Před 5 měsíci

      @@RetroCollectables ya man even market place guys are trying to sell them for 500-700 dollars this is nuts ebay is another big joke

    • @CHB_98
      @CHB_98 Před 5 měsíci

      @@RetroCollectables the only thing i don’t like about cooters is it has the fender light side markers and the emblem “charger” on the sides.

    • @CHB_98
      @CHB_98 Před 5 měsíci

      @@RetroCollectables yes i’m in canada another issue i’m facing no one wants to ship these from market place or kijji. How long ago did you get glens ?

  • @kylecribbon2532
    @kylecribbon2532 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Jesus he talks a lot of shite