Any takers.

I'd rather that they'd be in friendly competition than going out to kill each other. There's probably more kits and and better ones at that that came out since 2000 than during the 80's or 90's. Even new manufacturers like Trumpeter. Imagine if Trumpeter had never got off the ground because Tamiya and DML had cornered the market completely.

If you carefully watch the industry you will see a resurgence of companies like Lindberg/Hawk making a return to the market. They will offer old classic kits that we (over 40) grew up with as well as new kits to appeal to a broad spectrum of modelers. You'll see models priced from entry level (inexpensive) to those for experienced builders. Note the review of the Hindenburg kit on the Aeroscale homepage. A kit that is an all new tooling of an old kit.

The babyboomers are beginning to retire. Many of those boomers are of sufficient economic security that they won't be working, instead providing child care for their grandchildren while the parents work. These boomers grew up with hobbies and crafts as part of their youth. They will return to their roots and expose their grandchildren to them, pulling them away from in front of the computer and television to interact together and share in the experience.

The surge of instant gratification of pre-built models will continue for the near future, improving in quality and scope, but as the economies tighten, the hobby and craft industry will see a rebirth. When individuals have disposable income, they tend to spent it on high priced ticketed items. When the money tightens, they adjust towards items that provide longer lasting interaction with a lower investment cost.

So who wins the plastic wars? We do. We'll get a greater selection of both model subjects at a full spectrum of pricing.

she who must be obeyed,lets me win once in a blue moon

Me