Here they are, the repaints we've been expecting for some months now, and they look quite promising. First, the '48 Buick Roadmaster Sedanet in Honolulu Blue, and the convertible in Black. Next, the '69 Boss 429 Mustang in White, and last but not least the '56 Premiere Coupe in Black. These are DM's first published images, quite possibly pre-production, and most certainly retouched, but they give a good idea of what we can expect. If the color is accurate, that blue Sedanet could be a stunner.

Exclusively sold to Preview Society members by the Danbury Mint, this limited edition of 1,000 pieces is sure to be a hit. The original in black got short shrift due to some inaccuracies. That was unfortunate, because only the experts could really see that anything was off, yet it made many folks shy away, only to regret it when the model was pulled prematurely--not reordered, presumably because of the initial response. Well now everyone who regretted missing that one is lining up for the repaint in red, and to be honest, this is my favorite color (it only came in black, red, and white). Preview Society members may order a maximum of two copies, and everyone else will have to go fishing in the secondary market. I'm sure glad I'm a member! Click here to see a scan of the complete Brochure from DR member Jayme Diebler in our Diecast Forum.

With all the repaints coming our way from the Danbury Mint this year, the question on everyone's lips is "what the color?" Well, we've done some sleuthing and come up with the following insider info. Nothing has been confirmed officially as of yet, but I believe these will prove to be correct. Here's the latest list of upcoming models, and the colors where known...

1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429: white

1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible: red

1957 Chevy Suburban: beige

1956 Lincoln Premiere Coupe: black

1955 Chevy Bel Air Convertible: coral

1955 Ford Crown Victoria: buckskin/white

1948 Chrysler New Yorker Highlander: gray

1948 Roadmaster Coupe and Conv: colors still unknown

There's talk of some 2010 anniversary editions coming soon from our friends at the Danbury Mint:

45th Anniv. 1965 GTO Conv.

55th Anniv. 1955 Bel Air Conv.

55th Anniv. 1955 Crown Victoria

60th Anniv. 1950 Crestliner

To be honest with you, there are a couple of these I never bought because of the color, so I'll be anxious to find out the color choices Manny & Moe have made for us on these venerable tools.

Also, they usually change some options or features on these anniversary editions--maybe a 55 Bel Air without the appendage? Dare I hope? LOL

When I hear more, you guys will be the first to know.

Talking to DM Customer Service earlier today I found out about a couple of surprises they have in store for us.

A 1958 New Yorker coupe in red (editor's note: the color will be Garnet Maroon Poly), a 1968 GTO convertible in gold, and one last surprise: a re-issue of a long-ago discontinued model in a new color, but for now I'm sworn to secrecy.

Like many of you I already have the Coral & White '57 New Yorker and the Verdoro green '69 GTO, but you never know when a striking paint scheme will trigger an unexpected purchase. Shipping dates and more details as they become available...

Here's another one for you Mustang fans, a 1970 Mach I Twister Special in Grabber Orange with black graphics! Item Number: 0440-0412 $129 (plus s&h).

Also just announced, a 1935 Ford Pickup Vintage Hot Rod with distressed paint. Item Number: 8218-0035 $129 (plus s&h).

Newly repainted in some nice-looking colors, here are a few limited edition Corvettes from FM. The editions are rather small, but the prices sure aren't...

Orange 1972 ZR1 Corvette Coupe LE of 350 item #S11E926 $155
Silver 1972 ZR1 Corvette Coupe LE of 350 item #S11E887 $155
Green 1971 ZR2 Corvette Convertible LE of 425 item #S11E886 $155