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Mini Champs Kubelwagen?

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:43 pm
by Fritzkrieg
I was debating picking up one of these but they are a little pricey. I was wondering how they stand up, quality wise to the XD Kubel. Are these as nice as the Gate Jeeps? IF anyone has some comparison pics, I'd love to see them.

Re: Mini Champs Kubelwagen?

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:21 pm
by Razor17019
Fritzkrieg wrote:I was debating picking up one of these but they are a little pricey. I was wondering how they stand up, quality wise to the XD Kubel. Are these as nice as the Gate Jeeps? IF anyone has some comparison pics, I'd love to see them.
I don't have the 21stC Kubel at the moment to do comparison shots, but the Mini champs really blows away the 21stC version.

It is an awesome vehicle.

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:10 pm
by usmcchet9296
Having seen one at a local hobby store I can say there there is no comparison
Its like comparing a DANBURY MINT Jeep to a 21c Jeep

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:00 am
by Lance Quazar
I only have the 21c one and, man, was I disappointed.

It's miniscule, can barely fit Indy figures, let alone 21st Century figures.

The one driver figure they included with it is about 2/3 the size of other 21c figures. Oh, and his legs broke off the second I tried adjusting them. Thanks, 21st Century!

It's virtually useless for the 21c line.

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:12 am
by VMF115
the Mini Champs Kubelwagen will be a tight fit for the 21st figures as well.

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:50 am
by Threetoughtrucks
The Minichamps Kubel is superb,,,, metal construction, tires feels like rubber tires, very realistic folded top and wheels turn with the steering wheel.

21C Kubel has plastic wheels and a horrible folded top. 21C has a MG 42 mounted which Minichamps does not.

I do like the Minichamps.

The Gate Jeep is another beautiful piece. I just can't believe the super low prices the Gate Jeeps went for. I just another Gate, this one with nice Laurel and Hardy figs (movie stars were in a parade of Jeeps to sell bonds in WW2). I had bought a dozen Gate Jeeps for $5 apiece a few years ago and sold them all for $12 to $20 each. Still a bargain with the quality.... :wink: I just can't believe the metal construction, front wheels turn with the steering wheels, just what 21C would have been if the 21C had not made been made as a toy.

I'll post pics later if nobody does first...... got some pesky real life to do first. 8)

TTT

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:36 am
by usmcchet9296
Gate jeeps are great also
close to mini champs for sure

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:45 pm
by Threetoughtrucks
Pics

http://news.webshots.com/photo/24897023 ... 2104BfFBZn

Sorry, too many pics to post. The Kubels and Gate start for the next 7 pics.

TTT

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:21 pm
by Fritzkrieg
Thanks Threetoughtrucks,

That was very helpfull.
Now if I can just find one for a reasonble price.

[+] Minichamps Kübel ?

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:54 pm
by MG-42
* I thought I'd post a few pics of my custom MC Kübels.


<center> [+] Großdeutchland Kübel

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* I found out that the Indiana Jones figures fit the best. ... I know because the grey Großdeutchland Minichamps Kübel , was one I bought back from Kevin "toyktdlgh" , had two of these figures sitting in it quite comfortably. :wink: 8)


Mitch v MG

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:28 pm
by usmcchet9296
Sweet repaints

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:22 pm
by usmcchet9296
Im a 1/6th whore and now its looking more and more line Im becomming a 1/18th whore too
I ordered a Minichamps Kubel
it looked to good to pass up

Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:50 pm
by Dauntless
I want one of these so bad. From what I can tell they are super detailed.
I want to set it next to my Diecast 1:16 Danbury Mint WWII Jeep.

I don't particularly like the Desert camo version with the tan w/ green spots.
I really like the grey one however.
Wish they painted them like MG-42's they would be even better. Either one :wink:

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:10 pm
by usmcchet9296
All the Grey ones are sold out at least online
Anyone know of any brick and mortor stores that may still carry them that I can call?

Minichamps Kubelwagens

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:48 pm
by lightning2000
Hello,
We have a few pieces left of each version still in stock.

http://www.themotorpool.net/Minichamps- ... -s/368.htm

Lightning2000
www.themotorpool.net

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:06 pm
by 1958Zelda
Mitch,MG 42, glad you still have the two kubels I custom painted for you,heres another I did,they are much better than 21st and worth the price that the Motorpool is asking! Image

Re: Minichamps Kubelwagens

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:17 pm
by usmcchet9296
lightning2000 wrote:Hello,
We have a few pieces left of each version still in stock.

http://www.themotorpool.net/Minichamps- ... -s/368.htm

Lightning2000
www.themotorpool.net
Ordered
Thanks Man

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:43 am
by King O' Fools
1958Zelda wrote:Mitch,MG 42, glad you still have the two kubels I custom painted for you,heres another I did,they are much better than 21st and worth the price that the Motorpool is asking!
Worth it, indeed (especially the grey one, which is harder to find nowadays). Great custom kubels, BTW. 8)

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:04 am
by usmcchet9296
Thanks lightning2000
order is on its way to my AO