Julien Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 The Story of Revell - Vol I 1950 to 1986Histoire & Collections - Casemate Publishing Revell is without doubt one of the major players in model kits world wide, and has been so for a while. How many of us know just how long though? It would seem the origins of the company go back as far as 1941 when an electrical engineer, Lewis Glaser, founded a toys distribution firm: the "Precision Specialities". This company would later become the Revell we know in the 1950s. This book medium format paperback, 80 pages long by author Jean-Christophe Carbonel spans Revell USA until 1986. The book has photos of various model kits produced over the years, and historical events. It is interesting to see the development of box art over the years. Included is the use of Penthouse pets to introduce the 1974 Revell line up in the UK, imagine the outcry if they tried that today! It also seems re-boxing other manufactures kits is not new, and this is covered in the book as well. Conclusion Whether it is to do some research, or more likely for a trip down memory lane; modellers will like this book. Recommended. Review sample courtesy of 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Nostalgia or not, that is the type of book I like. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basosz Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 That sounds rather interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve86 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Looks like I may have to drop a hint to the wife for my birthday, so I can add it to the Airfix, Matchbox ones that I've got. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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