Author Topic: Bridgestone Models (Toys) (Read 13122 times)

moonpup · « **on:** January 31, 2011, 12:29:45 AM »

I was curious if there were any toy models of any Bridgestones ever made and found this on one of my wild searches. It's a set of 4 smaller bikes issued for the Japanese market only and it includes a BS. It's listed under the brand name NITTO and is titled "Japanese Autobicycle Set"

"19. JAPANESE AUTOBICYCLE SET. set of 4 motorcycle kit. smaller 1:20 scale. 1960's issue. includes Bridgestone Champion molded in green; Tohatsu Ranpet in red; Suzuki Sellpet in black and a Yamaguchi Sincropet molded in blue. chrome trim with black tires and clear parts. parts are mint on the trees. box inserts are intact. colorful box is near mint to mint. early and rare kit! issued for the Japanese market only. first example that I have ever seen! 150.00"

Here's a link to the site and the kit that has the BS in it.

http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/kits/kitbikes.htm

http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/kits/images/Motorcycle/nitto-motorcycyles1.JPG

paul · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2011, 11:34:31 PM »

Thanks for sharing Moonpup. Have you placed your order

bridgestonesforever · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2011, 08:27:54 PM »

I for one, would like to have that kit, has anyone seen any other BS model kits, or scale cycles? Luke

moonpup · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2011, 12:09:08 AM »

Quote from: paul on February 02, 2011, 11:34:31 PM

Thanks for sharing Moonpup. Have you placed your order

At $150 bucks, I don't think so!

Considering the relatively short period of time that Bridgestone bikes were promoted here in the USA, I would imagine that the only kits available would have been from the Japanese domestic market, as this one was. And how many of those were produced, is anybody's guess!

Now, if someone finds a 350 GTO kit, I might just shell out a few greenbacks.

reed · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2011, 10:38:58 PM »

Moonpup
I have a Kawasaki Z1 900 kit and Z1R 1000 kit and i would love to have a Bridgestone GTR 350 kit i will keep looking!
Thanks.
Steve.

moonpup · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2012, 12:55:18 PM »

This kit is now on eBay with a starting bid of $44.99 and a buy it now of $64.00. Should go for a lot less than the $150 asking price on the website.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-20-Nitto-Vintage-MOTORCYCLE-SET-OF-4-KITS-TOHATSU-BRIDGESTONE-SUZUKI-YAMAGUCHI-/370616116533?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item564a712535

coxy · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2012, 03:51:18 PM »

the one on the top right corner looks a little like my bike at the moment

moonpup · « **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:53:09 AM »

The auction is over and it sold for the opening bid of $44.99.

Toystoretom · « **Reply #8 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:55:29 PM »

Oh crap.... I missed this one too!!!

moonpup · « **Reply #9 on:** May 30, 2012, 10:37:55 PM »

Quote from: Toystoretom on May 30, 2012, 09:55:29 PM

Oh crap.... I missed this one too!!!

WAKE UP!

moonpup · « **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2012, 10:06:41 AM »

Tom.... It's back up for auction.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-20-Nitto-Vintage-MOTORCYCLE-SET-OF-4-KITS-TOHATSU-BRIDGESTONE-SUZUKI-YAMAGUCHI-/360465519513?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53ed6b5399

paul · « **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2012, 08:10:45 PM »

Just in time for Fathers day in the States, I believe?

moonpup · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2014, 09:08:02 AM »

Here's a different kit that features the BS Champion as well. Haven't found any different Bridgestones, but still on the hunt!

slawsonb · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2014, 11:07:59 AM »

Moonpup, you are certainly honing your ebaying skills!

...bert

Colin · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2014, 01:49:25 PM »

anybody have access to a 3D printer ?
if they can make guns and stuff I'm sure a GTR/GTO would be easy enough

moonpup · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2014, 02:24:20 PM »

Ooooh.... I like that idea Colin. And while they're at it maybe they can print up a few GTO oil tanks for the heck of it!

slawsonb · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2014, 03:59:21 PM »

There is apparently a new process which is like 3D Printing, but it lays down incremental layers of aluminum. I was thinking that with a CAD drawing and one of these machines we could reproduce 350 clutch covers (and other bits). Does anyone have experience with this process? or know of a company doing this?
Actually, there are analogous processes for plastics as well, so a GTO oil tank is probably possible.
I expect the parts cost would be low, but the CAD/CAM software licence and the "printing" equipment would be expensive.
...bert

slawsonb · « **Reply #17 on:** July 23, 2014, 03:09:27 PM »

Found this on YouTube. Apparently making parts with 3D printers is more mature than I thought. Very interesting video (and cool).

paul · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2014, 11:51:20 PM »

The Star Trek Replicator has arrived. I knew these were used for prototype builds. But this is more advanced. Great for e-mailing parts, no delivery man or transportation needed. The world may have just changed.

slawsonb · « **Reply #19 on:** July 25, 2014, 11:42:31 AM »

Paul, I think you're right about the world changing. I read a snippet of a book called The Makers on a plane ride the other day. It is about the new industrial revolution and how soon anyone will be able to design and build just about anything in their garage using this or follow-on technology. I plan to read the whole book, but just the little bit I went through was very inspiring.
...bert

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