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**Jive-Bomber** · 12-13-2012, 11:31 AM

If your really into hot rods, chances are you are also into collecting some sort of hot rod-related stuff too. Die cast perhaps? It's hard to name just one car nut I know that didn't play with Hot Wheels, Tootsie Toys, or Matchbox cars as a kid. It's...

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notrod13 · 12-13-2012, 11:47 AM

yeah I could only find sams merc when they were out ... lets see em all guys

pwschuh · 12-13-2012, 12:09 PM

I have that whole set. They are pretty well done.

Mitchell de Moor · 12-13-2012, 12:22 PM

Those are awesome!

**jreeder41** · 12-13-2012, 12:51 PM

I have the Sam Barris Merc, well actually my son has it and now it has patina lol

**kustomriv** · 12-13-2012, 01:11 PM

If anyone is looking for a set I have one. The cards have some wear on them

**HEMI32** · 12-13-2012, 01:38 PM

Here's the other three cars in the Johnny Lightning "ShowRods" series:

"EMPEROR"

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"SPEED COUPE"
(i.e., the "Chrisman Brothers Coupe"

in Barris trim

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"FIREBALL 500"

pushrod_mike · 12-13-2012, 01:45 PM

I have the whole set and can't keep my kids away from them. I had to finally lock my case. Now I'm that toy story guy who locks up toys dang it.

autobilly · 12-13-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pushrod_mike

I have the whole set and can't keep my kids away from them. I had to finally lock my case. Now I'm that toy story guy who locks up toys dang it.

Kids need boundries, besides toys aren't for them, they're for us!

JeffSled · 12-13-2012, 03:05 PM

You can let the kids play with the Barris version of the old Chrisman coupe,that thing looks insulting.I can guarantee that Art's feelings would not be hurt either.

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Strittan · 12-13-2012, 05:26 PM

Looks like Barris has the whole set on his site for $65. Looks very well done considering the scale indeed.

John B · 12-13-2012, 05:28 PM

I've got five of them but at the moment it escapes me which ones they are. Dang it, now I gotta go look.

Hot Rods Ta Hell · 12-13-2012, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffSled

You can let the kids play with the Barris version of the old Chrisman coupe,that thing looks insulting.I can guarantee that Art's feelings would not be hurt either.

Rework/repaint one to Chrisman trim. The Barris Merc doesn't look chopped.

Bdamfino · 12-13-2012, 06:49 PM

It is sad Playing Mantis dropped out of site and the Johnny Lightning legacy has been passed to Ertl, if I'm not mistaken. I thought for the price and selection, those cars and series well served even the most nitpicky collectors out there.

Boyd Who · 12-13-2012, 07:42 PM

I have the full set hanging on the pegboard in my shop.

**oldfart36** · 12-13-2012, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John B

I've got five of them but at the moment it escapes me which ones they are. Dang it, now I gotta go look.

I hate to admit it, but I'm in your boat!!!

Anderson · 12-13-2012, 08:23 PM

I have all but the Fireball 500....never liked that car. My favorites are Sams Merc and the Wild Kat.

Johnny Lightning had a really good run of making some awesome stuff. Their funny car line was neat...

57ford/60thunderbird · 12-13-2012, 08:30 PM

all i have is the fireball 500 i got it in a 2 car set it has the car painted as it should be and one in bare diecast

beebing · 12-13-2012, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffSled

You can let the kids play with the Barris version of the old Chrisman coupe,that thing looks insulting.I can guarantee that Art's feelings would not be hurt either.

That's what happened to my coupe. My little niece got a hold of it and listening to her go "vroom, vroom" on the floor...two minutes later...it was destroyed.

12-13-2012, 11:31 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,428	Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods If your really into hot rods, chances are you are also into collecting some sort of hot rod-related stuff too. Die cast perhaps? It's hard to name just one car nut I know that didn't play with Hot Wheels, Tootsie Toys, or Matchbox cars as a kid. It's... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

12-13-2012, 11:47 AM	#2
notrod13 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: long beach Posts: 872	Re: Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods yeah I could only find sams merc when they were out ... lets see em all guys __________________ Tim Sutton photo prints for sale http://timsuttonphoto.com/gallery/

12-13-2012, 12:09 PM	#3
pwschuh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 1,593	Re: Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods I have that whole set. They are pretty well done.

12-13-2012, 12:22 PM	#4
Mitchell de Moor Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada with all the other mooses Posts: 3,192	Re: Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods Those are awesome! __________________ *Kustoms For Life*

12-13-2012, 12:51 PM	#5
jreeder41 Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: hartleton, pa Posts: 469	Re: Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods I have the Sam Barris Merc, well actually my son has it and now it has patina lol __________________ http://www.metropolitan-restoration-service.com/ Face book page

12-13-2012, 01:11 PM	#6
kustomriv Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 327	Re: Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods If anyone is looking for a set I have one. The cards have some wear on them

12-13-2012, 01:38 PM	#7
HEMI32 Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 3,807	Re: Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods Here's the other three cars in the Johnny Lightning "*ShowRods*" series: "EMPEROR" "SPEED COUPE" (i.e., the "Chrisman Brothers Coupe" in Barris trim ) "FIREBALL 500" __________________

12-13-2012, 01:45 PM	#8
pushrod_mike Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: leonard texas Posts: 732	Re: Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods I have the whole set and can't keep my kids away from them. I had to finally lock my case. Now I'm that toy story guy who locks up toys dang it. __________________ Stockers, Leonard Texas est. 1955 www.myspace.com/pushrods

12-13-2012, 03:05 PM	#10
JeffSled Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: A place where cars drive at the same height that they park. Posts: 3,123	Re: Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods You can let the kids play with the Barris version of the old Chrisman coupe,that thing looks insulting.I can guarantee that Art's feelings would not be hurt either. __________________ Bags are for groceries!!! Friend's don't let friend's lay frame.

12-13-2012, 05:04 PM	#11
JeffSled Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: A place where cars drive at the same height that they park. Posts: 3,123	Sent from my DROID device using the TJJ mobile app __________________ Bags are for groceries!!! Friend's don't let friend's lay frame.

12-13-2012, 05:26 PM	#12
Strittan FNG Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 41	Re: Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods Looks like Barris has the whole set on his site for $65. Looks very well done considering the scale indeed.

12-13-2012, 05:28 PM	#13
John B Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Olive Hill, Kentucky Posts: 1,058	Re: Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods I've got five of them but at the moment it escapes me which ones they are. Dang it, now I gotta go look. __________________ www.cartercountycruisers.com - Est. 1982

12-13-2012, 06:49 PM	#15
Bdamfino Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hamlet, NC Posts: 275	Re: Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods It is sad Playing Mantis dropped out of site and the Johnny Lightning legacy has been passed to Ertl, if I'm not mistaken. I thought for the price and selection, those cars and series well served even the most nitpicky collectors out there.

12-13-2012, 07:42 PM	#16
Boyd Who Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 2,220	Re: Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods I have the full set hanging on the pegboard in my shop. __________________ Al Gingles...livin' the quiet life in rural Manitoba. '27 Essex pickup (was a driver, now a project) http://www.northwestcoin.ca/hotrod.html

12-13-2012, 08:23 PM	#18
Anderson Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Texas. Posts: 6,188	Re: Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods I have all but the Fireball 500....never liked that car. My favorites are Sams Merc and the Wild Kat. Johnny Lightning had a really good run of making some awesome stuff. Their funny car line was neat... __________________ Do, or do not. There is no try.

12-13-2012, 08:30 PM	#19
57ford/60thunderbird Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: hamilton ohio Posts: 4,408	Re: Johnny Lightning Barris Show Rods all i have is the fireball 500 i got it in a 2 car set it has the car painted as it should be and one in bare diecast __________________ my car show pics like pics of cars stop by and enjoy http://keithsonlinecruisein.shutterfly.com/#

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