These cars added style and appeal to the shows, and toy replicas have surfaced over the years so viewers could participate in the fun and excitement at home. Model kits, radio-controlled replicas, die cast metal versions and those in miniature form for play with action figures and dolls are available for collectors of TV memorabilia. From 1976 to 1982, three different model makers introduced nostalgic roadsters for kids across America watching the show. Revell designed a '54 Chevy, '41 Willys, '57 Chevy Nomad, T'Bucket, '31 Model A Delivery and a '29 Model A pickup. MPC was responsible for Fonzie's Dream Rod and a popular kit of the Fonz and his motorcycle.
Palmer kits are the hardest to find and the most valuable.
They include the Draggin' Wagon, Rock N' Roll Rod and Burger Buggy. Mego is known for creating the most memorable 8' action figures during the '70s and '80s. Several plastic vehicles were designed as companion toys for the male and female figures. A 15' Ford truck was developed to resemble the one the Waltons drove around in. The many car chases seen on 'The Dukes of Hazzard' were reenacted with Mego's versions of Daisy's Jeep and the General Lee, with an additional Caddy Crash Car and Motorized Crash Set playset.