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If you want an authentically detailed replica model of the 1969 Dodge Charger seen in the Duke of Hazzard TV series then you’ll have to put your foot down.
In a brief statement Warner Brothers said: “Warner Bros. Consumer Products has one licensee producing die-cast replicas and vehicle model kits featuring the General Lee with the confederate flag on its roof—as it was seen in the TV series. We have elected to cease the licensing of these product categories.”
This follows statements made by eBay, Amazon, Esty, Walmart, Sears and Kmart (owned by Sears) who have all said the they will stop the sale of versions of what is commonly known as the Confederate flag.
This follows the fatal shooting of nine church attendees in Charleston, South Carolina.
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The emblem in question is based upon the battle flag of the army of Northern Virginia which was led by Robert E. Lee (General Lee) during the American Civil War. Today versions of this civil war flag continue to represent groups that believe in white supremacy.
In the television series the Duke boys were seen driving an orange 1969 Dodge Charger – known as the General Lee – complete with the battle flag on its roof, the show was popular during the late 70s and early 80s. In 2005 a feature-length film version was released in cinemas with a new cast, the appearance of flag and the reaction to it are part of the movie's story-line.
The current licensee referred in Warner Brothers’a statement is Round 2 which makes model kits under various brand names and produces many nostalgic products based on once popular television programmes and films.
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During the 1980s there were many items of Dukes of Hazzard merchandise available to buy for children, including toy cars, figurines, a slot car racing set, comic book annuals and lunch tins.