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05-07-2019, 08:39 PM | #1 |
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So I picked up 2 more gliders today and while I was sitting there in awe of them, I noticed that the Viper glider was slightly a different hue than the one in my collection. So I dug them out and sure enough the color is lighter than my previous one. I then went to compare the two Falcon gliders and they also have some subtle differences even the styrofoam is different. It's a bit hard to tell from the pics but one of each is a little more glossy than the other and has a slightly smoother finish.
I was wondering if anyone else had come across this? You can definitely see the difference in color between the Viper gliders. I am also almost certain they are all US/Canadian and not foreign releases. In any case if anyone has some info feel free to enlighten me.
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05-07-2019, 09:23 PM | #2 |
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In the 1984 mini catalog it says "NEW IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION", the implication being something was changed from the 1983 releases, but I've never read of any variations.
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05-08-2019, 08:52 PM | #3 |
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Thanks Sean. If I would have to guess the glossier version that would be the "New and Improved" model, it Seems to be a bit sturdier. Also the Falcon gliders actually have different camo patterns while the Vipers look to be identical.
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05-08-2019, 09:03 PM | #4 |
I just want foam gliders.
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You have two too many... I'll help you out by having you send me one of each
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05-08-2019, 10:18 PM | #5 |
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Thanks so much for posting this. You've explained a thirty five year old mystery for me. I had gotten the Falcon Glider first, then later got the Viper Glider. I had up until this moment thought I had gotten some misspacked Viper Glider box, that had the Falcon Glider in it. Because of the lighter color. I was so disappointed that it wasn't blue like on the box.
All these years I thought it was the Falcon Glider, but this explains it. I did get the Viper Glider all those years ago it just was the "new and improved" version. |
05-09-2019, 09:06 AM | #6 |
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Thanks so much for posting this. You've explained a thirty five year old mystery for me. I had gotten the Falcon Glider first, then later got the Viper Glider. I had up until this moment thought I had gotten some misspacked Viper Glider box, that had the Falcon Glider in it. Because of the lighter color. I was so disappointed that it wasn't blue like on the box....
I plan to take some better comparison pics and will post more soon. The two pics shown I just took to send my buddy who gave me the lead on them.
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05-09-2019, 09:31 AM | #7 |
I just want foam gliders.
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No pressure, but if you ever decide to sell/trade, let me know. Those are part of the last 26 vehicles I need to have them all.
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04-01-2020, 02:24 PM | #8 |
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How many of these even survived? Perhaps it was bleached a bit by the sun?
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