To get back on track, I still own matchbox cars from my childhood that look pretty badass like the no fear F1 car. Even though I think the car looks freakin sweet, it hasnt left the storage case thats been in the closet for at least 5 years. Even as I type this I have little desire to check it out, I would rather unlock one in GT4. The only thing I could ever see myself doing with them is building a ramp to ramp jump, trying to get it to land on its wheels. I doubt I will ever do anything with them though, other then giving them to my kids if I live long enough to have them. So the question is what do you guys do with all those cars?
I do lots and lots of stuff, AndersonG22 . . .
1. I collect them for the same reason anyone collects anything - as a hobby - whether it be stamps, coins, hockey or pokemon cards, real exotic cars, guns, etc..etc..
2. I like to mod the cars.
3. Even in miniature, the cars represent the real life objects - and to study their proportions and even do fantasy photography is fun.
4. My cars are scattered in clumps (I call them car nooks) throughout my home. As a car guy, i find them insanely decorative.
5. I always have a couple of Hot Wheels in my pockets. They turn into spiritual beads and are great for meditating! If I have a 'giveaway' in my pocket (and a kid is nearby) it's amazing how big a smile you can get from a kid if you put a model car in their hands.
6. Because I always have one of these cars in my pocket I am never at a loss to do something because, even if I am standing in a line-up at the bank I have a car to get away with.
There's many more reasons, but you get the idea . . .
But here's an idea you may find useful:
Put your cars on eBay. Or have a yard sale. Or better still - use the GTPlanet trading post. You might make a pile of cash.
Here are the pictures of my Fathers Day loot:-
Got some Marvel by Maisto:
Had to open some of them. The green Lambo was opened right away!
And also some of my other favorites for pocketing.
I'll be posting close-ups of the others I've opened, later.
Cheers! Happy Collecting!
H.
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all the paint's going to get chipped off. I certainly won't have a problem with all my older fictional cars.
I'm just a casual collector, but I'd still buy if I see one I like.
