Perhaps it's my imagination, but I feel I'm noticing a renewed interest in "old" models, and building those already in our stash. Not only are we returning to those because of escalating costs, but also because those were the kits that got us interested in the first place. Every where I turn lately, some one is building a Monogram this, or a Revell that, or perhaps an ESCI, Airfix, or Matchbox, and having a good time doing it. What do you think?

As for the above comments, I agree with them both. Returning to a hobby after a long break, the newer kits go together very well indeed, with companies re-tooling their older kits. To build the "old stock kits" is much more work and in the nicest sense rewarding as you iron out all the problems. As Gregor said FUN , to me thats what it is all about.