American Chopper Miniatures
Some news from RC2, who have mini sized models of the American Chopper customs, made famous by the Teutuls;
Wrap-up the perfect Father’s Day gift with American Chopper Miniatures from Discovery Channel and RC2
With Father’s Day just around the corner, what better way to show him your love than with a collectible bike from American Chopper, one of Discovery Channel’s most-watched programmes. Available exclusively through RC2 and carried by all good retailers, the model bikes are available in three scales, 1:18,1:10 and 1:6, and range in cost from £6.99 to £34.99.
Working exclusively with Discovery Channel and Orange County Choppers (OCC), the custom bike-building company run by the Teutul family in the American Chopper series, RC2 has replicated and reproduced miniature models of the actual bikes featured on the programme. Fourteen bikes from the series have been reproduced in 1:10 scale, including the Old School Chopper, Mikey’s Bike, Black Widow Bike, Jet Bike, Lucy’s Bike, Comanche Bike, and Jet Bike. Each model features brake and clutch action, foot pegs flip, wiring detail and even the drive belts rotate. The 1:10 scale bikes retail for SRP £19.99.
Available in 1:18 scale are Black Widow, Liberty Bike, Christmas Bike, Fire Bike and Dixie Bike. These models come complete with free rolling wheels, front steering, rotating drive belts and retail for £6.99.
The 1:6 scale models are created with intense details and sound effects, including a rumbling engine. Available models include Jet Bike with screaming jet sound effects and Fire Bike with siren. Both retail for £29.99.
One of Discovery Channel’s most popular programmes worldwide, American Chopper highlights the craft of building some of the most intricate, custom-made motorcycles ever in the Orange Country Chopper garage, located about 80 miles from New York City. The series has built a solid fan base documenting the real-life tirades and triumphs of the eccentric Teutul family as they manage the shop and struggle to meet seemingly impossible deadlines for building incredible customised choppers.
American Chopper airs on Discovery Channel in the UK on Mondays at 9:00pm. Launched in 2004 in the UK, the American Chopper licensing program has grown from its initial line of home video and toys to include numerous categories including publishing, interactive games and calendars.
(this article was taken from insidebikes.com)