suggestions for licensed cars by Lionel

How about themed boxcars from classic movies where trains played a major role?

Bad Day at Black Rock - North by Northwest - White Christmas - etc.

You can begin to see the crossover potential...

Garrett76,

   Oh ya a bunch of different Box Cars with old double gun advertisements, like the L.C. Smith, Parker, Remington, Colt, LaFever, Ithaca, and others would be great, I'll send the money right now!  Pre order even!

PCRR/Dave

How about some My Little Pony cars along the lines of the Toys R Us Geoffrey Giraffe cars?  Lionel could mold the telltale fingers in rainbow colors, and the ponies could duck their heads under the "rainbow shower"... 

Mitch

STAR TREK... We buy anything with STAR TREK on it.  Of course the TOS and not the JJ Abrams, light flare universe.  There is an HO train out already but...

I'd really like a series of Star Wars cars - one for each film and animated series, and if they sold well, they could expand to do cars for each of the heroes, Jedi and Sith.  With Lionel's rekindled relationship with Disney, I would imagine that it is possible, as would a series of Marvel Cinematic Universe cars (again one for each film and TV series).

I'd also go for a series of classic Trek cars - one for each of the TV series (OS, TAS, TNG, DS9 and Voyager) and original cast films and maybe one for each of the original characters (Kirk, Spock, Bones, Uhura, Scotty, Chekov and Sulu).  I probably wouldn't buy character cars from the later series (unless we are talking Klingons - I'd buy any respectful Klingon car they might care to make).

Other SF series could also be represented, as I'd buy cars for Farscape, Babylon 5 and The Walking Dead.

In another direction, I'd also be interested in cars done for historical heroes like Alvin York, Audie Murphy and Pappy Boyington, but these would be a hard sell at best.  Perhaps a "warbirds" series of historical aircraft instead...

Andy

How about L getting the permission from Siemans to build the S70 LRT cars.  Many cities, like Houston, have them!

M. Mitchell Marmel posted:

How about some My Little Pony cars along the lines of the Toys R Us Geoffrey Giraffe cars?  Lionel could mold the telltale fingers in rainbow colors, and the ponies could duck their heads under the "rainbow shower"... 

Mitch

I think it would be shrewd to go with early age cartoon characters.  Any train manufacturer that forms a positive brand impression with young kids has a high likelihood of converting the child to a lifelong adult customer.  My daughter who is not so much into trains now would have loved a "My Little Pony" themed set when she was 5.  She would totally go for "Adventure Time" themed cars now.  Lionel would be smart to license characters from any of the shows on "Cartoon Network" tv channel.

Lotta good suggestions from everybody.  I would also add that how the images are displayed is also something to consider.  I think the best presentation example is how Lionel did the Batman themed subway cars.  The art is large and unique.  See Lionel 6-81457

http://www.lionel.com/products...-subway-set-6-81475/

If they ever do Star Wars, I'm in deep trouble...

While I'm well aware of the Disney buying of Star Wars, it had not occurred to me the possible impact on someday seeing Star Wars related trains.  Would be nice.

Of course, I'd even settle for them someday doing a Disney engine to go with all the rolling stock they've made, since the last engine (non-starter set) was the 18311 EP-5 from probably ~ 1992-1994 (I forget the exact catalog that was in).

-Dave

Andy,

   The Black Sheep box car with Pappy's real picture at the controls, with his Medal of Honor shown on the plane, and Conrads picture from the series on the other, would be fantastic!  Baw Baw Black Sheep!  Although Murph was a big O Gauge fan, when the Railroads wanted to pay tribute to him, he ask them to paint a big American Flag on the Engine and run it often.  Murph told the Railroad to honor all the GI's, not just him alone.  UP still runs his Engines even today!  That Engine is still available in O Gauge today also.

PCRR/Dave

A little Star Wars in this one.

If it's going to sell it has to be something with widespread appeal. I don't like any of those special-issue items myself. I like model trains that emulate real trains.

How about a plain boxcar with a variety of different printed labels that can be applied by the purchaser? Like a billboard that changes periodically.

Ace,

   I doubt you see the changeable BB on the Box Cars, it would limit down steam sales way to much.

PCRR/Dave

I would like to see a ADDAMS FAMILY  & THE MUNSTERS themed boxcars !

A I DREAM OF JEANNIE theme box car. 

A  FLINTSTONES &  SCOOPY DO themed boxcars as well !

Popular tv shows, classic and modern, would be an awesome idea

Why not do all the soft drink, breakfast cereal, candy, beer, liquor, food, hockey, baseball, football, basketball again?  It's been a few years since they did them and they were a big hit back in the day.

ed h posted:

A little Star Wars in this one.

 

Yep, I did successfully acquire one of those at York a few years ago once I learned of it's existence. 

Thanks for the pic reminder!  Maybe others that didn't know about it now have something to look for.

-Dave

You guys are kidding I hope. 

I would like to see tributes to our military and to the heroes of past wars. 

The previous posts are a joke, Star Wars, TV shows, cereals, my little pony!  Are you guys serious? 

End of Rant!

David1,

   Everybody is different and although some of these recommendation are far fetched it's still good conversation!

PCRR/Dave

Dude take a chill pill this is a hobby.

Yes Star Wars.

 I would like some more in universe style cars like a Jawa Trade Union car or Rebel Alliance Supply cars. 

I would also like to see some Transformers cars. A boxcar or tanker full of energon would be great. 

Here are Blaster and Bumblebee helping Amtrak. 

Serious?  Moi? 

Mitch

Silver Lake posted:

Dude take a chill pill this is a hobby.

 

Yes Star Wars.

 I would like some more in universe style cars like a Jawa Trade Union car or Rebel Alliance Supply cars. 

I would also like to see some Transformers cars. A boxcar or tanker full of energon would be great. 

Here are Blaster and Bumblebee helping Amtrak. 

that would be totally awesome.  I would like a series of flat cars that carry the green Constructicon vehicles

Love to see Jeep - maybe a flat car with a couple of military Jeeps or new Wranglers. Maybe a Mopar Express set.

Lionel will be announcing new partnerships in Book 2 this Aug 31st. Watch our Facebook page and Web Site for details!

MartyE posted:

STAR TREK... We buy anything with STAR TREK on it.  Of course the TOS and not the JJ Abrams, light flare universe.  There is an HO train out already but...

Of course, I'll also need a 1:48 scale original Enterprise to go with that set. About 20 feet long. Diecast. Lighted. Less than $500. (Hey, it's science fiction, so I can dream unrealistically if I choose to.)

Exploding Boxcars:

1.  The Gomez Addams!

2.  The ACME Corp!  (To catch the Roadrunner!)

3.  GET SMART!

4.  THE PINK PANTHER!

Garrett76 posted:

I like Lionel's exploration of different licenses such as DC comics and the horror movies.  Each will resonate with a certain segment of buyers.  I'd like to see box cars with classic advertisements of firearms (Remington, Colt, etc), phonograph and radio manufacturers, vintage cars, etc.

I'd like to see NFL boxcars.

Have Lionel sign a deal with HBO and "A Game of Thrones," my 28 year old son and his generation would appreciate the opportunity, a potential way to get new blood in this hobby.

enjoy your trains...