1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[BadSushi]

I never had luck with those, haven't found or owned one either.

 

[Johnny1996]

The Dollar Trees within 30 miles of me don't carry Hot Wheels anymore.

 

[Ameer67]

My Dollar Tree only had about 10 Hot Wheels. Rest were Maisto.

 

[jtl46]

The Dollar Trees within 30 miles of me don't carry Hot Wheels anymore.

I would check again. No Dollar Trees were carrying them for the last couple of years. Looks like that has changed.

 

[Johnny1996]

I would check again. No Dollar Trees were carrying them for the last couple of years. Looks like that has changed.

I'm hoping I can head out somewhere tomorrow. I kinda figured that they'd have Hot Wheels again at some point.

 

[jtl46]

Another box from Japan Booster has arrived. No one packs better:





And their buses also come in protectors:



These are truly amazing, and I cannot wait to photograph them. Didn't think I would become so infatuated with these larger utility vehicles:



And @a6m5 they are sending me the ladder truck as well. I have no idea how to photograph it, but I want to extend that ladder!

And speaking of those TLV box protectors, Japan Booster is now selling them on a separate site:

http://japanbooster.com

And they are also posting all the models they have photographed there for a sort of checklist. Great to have their pics in one place.

 

[mustang fanatic]

The Dollar Trees within 30 miles of me don't carry Hot Wheels anymore.

Neither does mine. I went there today and bought a few Maistos though. I have something in mind for them.

 

[Daniel008]

Please read it if it concerns you. If not, please move on.

Spoiler

To anyone that I offended with my Tomica comment, or way I express my opinion in the group:

I do apologize for way I worded it. I do like to let you guys know that my statement is being taken out of context, and after million praises from myself on standard Tomicas posted by Daniel, or the mainline Hot Wheels posted everyday by everybody, I was somewhat taken by how I was instantly labeled.

In that "crap standard Tomica" comment, I was replying to Johnny, who asked if Tomicas were sold in the States. By "Standard Tomicas", I was referring to the very small lineup of Tomicas that were briefly sold here in the U.S. They were overpriced, very unattractive(downright awkward in my book), featured many casting choices that interested no one(nothing like the cool & unique 'Standard Tomicas' sold overseas), and sold extremely poorly. It was a very short run for them, so I think the market itself backs up my position on this.

I am sorry for the misunderstanding & poor choice of word I used to express criticism on those particular cars. Hopefully, you won't have to worry about me in the future. 👍

@a6m5, for me I am not offended at all. I was only trying to blend in with the "crap" joke comment that's all. And I am honored with the likes the guys in here have given as well. This thread is amazing.

 

[Daniel008]

From the latest purchase from JapanBooster - T.L.V. Civilian Bus

 

[a6m5]

Thanks guys(all of ya) for the comments.

@jtl46 - Totally agree with your take on the buses. They are not new, but we find them not only very cool, but refreshing, too. Really looking forward to your post(+ pics) on the ladder truck. 👍

@Daniel008 - Loving the Civilian, also the killer photography. Really slick!

 

[Daniel008]

Thanks guys(all of ya) for the comments.

@jtl46 - Totally agree with your take on the buses. They are not new, but we find them not only very cool, but refreshing, too. Really looking forward to your post(+ pics) on the ladder truck. 👍

@Daniel008 - Loving the Civilian, also the killer photography. Really slick!

@a6m5 I am waiting to see your expensive fire truck! lolx.

 

[CodeRedR51]

The Dollar Trees within 30 miles of me don't carry Hot Wheels anymore.

As stated, keep checking. Like, every day. Chances are pretty good they will be getting some, and if you keep on it you'll score the super.

 

[Johnny1996]

As stated, keep checking. Like, every day. Chances are pretty good they will be getting some, and if you keep on it you'll score the super.

After a Google maps check, the closest one to me is 20 miles, but its by a Walmart, Dollar General and Rite Aid.

 

[mustang fanatic]

Mine hasn't had Hot Wheels for years.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

The dollar trees I've checked so far just have the Maisto cars.

 

[Spacegoat]

I'll just leave this here.

TLV Autobacs Bluebird Super Silhouette #1 by VC SL/E, on Flickr

TLV Autobacs Bluebird Super Silhouette #3 by VC SL/E, on Flickr

TLV Autobacs Bluebird Super Silhouette #4 by VC SL/E, on Flickr

TLV Autobacs Bluebird Super Silhouette #6 by VC SL/E, on Flickr

TLV Autobacs BLuebird Super Silhouette #7 by VC SL/E, on Flickr

Really, really great model, so much better than I imagined it would be. The amount of detail is incredible. And no I can count lol, decided to leave out the pictures that didn't turn out as well as these ones. 👍

From the latest purchase from JapanBooster - T.L.V. Civilian Bus

Man, that looks great. 👍 So need to get myself one of those Civilians, eventually.

 

[yabiggoose]

@Spacegoat that bluebird rocks my spaceboat! Wish hot wheels would attempt a licensed 80s Japanese race car.

 

[Daniel008]

From the previous purchase from JapanBooster.....T.L.V.

*I am running out of photos to post lolx

 

[Spacegoat]

@Spacegoat that bluebird rocks my spaceboat!

!

Wish hot wheels would attempt a licensed 80s Japanese race car.

Yeah, that would be great to see. Hopefully they can do something like that in future. 👍

*I am running out of photos to post lolx

Seriously nice job with your pics, always enjoy viewing your posts. 👍

 

[Daniel008]

Thanks guys(all of ya) for the comments.

@jtl46 - Totally agree with your take on the buses. They are not new, but we find them not only very cool, but refreshing, too. Really looking forward to your post(+ pics) on the ladder truck. 👍

@Daniel008 - Loving the Civilian, also the killer photography. Really slick!

In Asia, some of us can relate to the some of the buses as they were used as school buses etc.

 

[Daniel008]

Another box from Japan Booster has arrived. No one packs better:





And their buses also come in protectors:



These are truly amazing, and I cannot wait to photograph them. Didn't think I would become so infatuated with these larger utility vehicles:



And @a6m5 they are sending me the ladder truck as well. I have no idea how to photograph it, but I want to extend that ladder!

And speaking of those TLV box protectors, Japan Booster is now selling them on a separate site:

http://japanbooster.com

And they are also posting all the models they have photographed there for a sort of checklist. Great to have their pics in one place.

All the TLVs came from JapanBooster came with the clear protective boxes and I buy them online to keep my Tomicas as well.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Kyosho 1:64 - BMW M1 Gr. 5 (my second one so far...)

 

[yabiggoose]

Kyosho 1:64 - BMW M1 Gr. 5 (my second one so far...)

Only thing that would be better is a racing livery. Still a superb car however. Very jealous.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Only thing that would be better is a racing livery. Still a superb car however. Very jealous.

Well, let's just say I'm not lucky to pick that one from the blind boxes. There's only one left in the box set, and it's less likely I'll get that...

 

[Cano]

Daaaamn this page has been epic. Let's ruin it:

Made in Mexico Hot Wheels GMC Motorhome I found in a flea market for $1. It's rare enough to find one, but this one is extremely, extremely hard to find with the rear bumper intact because... lets just say that quality wasn't the forte or Aurimat, the company that made the cars here in Mexico, and as such, they were extremeley prone to breaking.

Said bumper. I swear I've seen lesss than 10 of these with the bumper, it's truly horrid

On the same vein of "made-in-Mexico Hot Wheels sucked", we have this massive crack in the front of the car. That was one of the signs that assured me that this car was mexican (as this version looks exactly the same as it's US/HK counterparts), because the zamac used by Aurimat to fabricate these was extremely porous, resulting in cracks if you as much as dropped a car to the ground from your hand.

Aaaaaand in the same "Mexican HWs suck" line, we have the tampos, which in this particular model disappeared if you as much as touched it. It's also one of the few mexican Motorhomes I know of that has both side tampos in good shape.

Even if far from mint, this car is one of he best pieces in my collection, but only if you know what you're looking at. For the extreme made-in-Mexico nerd, this car is extremely rare.

Also, @RCKakashi14 I have the racing livery M1

 

[CodeRedR51]

Mine hasn't had Hot Wheels for years.

The dollar trees I've checked so far just have the Maisto cars.

Keep checking! Shipments are still arriving.

 

[R5]

I honestly have no idea who made this, got it from a Blackpool gift shop for £4.99. Pull-back-go car, same as the Carrera GT (I will share more photos of both later)

Lotus Exige RGT rallying concept (scale is possibly 1:43 but seems a bit too small for that)

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Keep checking! Shipments are still arriving.

No thanks.
Anyway, the real funny thing is that while there's no hotwheels being sold at the one near my house, there are packs of batteries being sold there.

 

[AOS-]

Kyosho 1:64 - BMW M1 Gr. 5 (my second one so far...)

I snagged myself a black M1. Saving it for the rally customs.

Well, let's just say I'm not lucky to pick that one from the blind boxes.

DaBoxToys has it.

 

[CodeRedR51]

No thanks.
Anyway, the real funny thing is that while there's no hotwheels being sold at the one near my house, there are packs of batteries being sold there.

You must not go to dollar stores much.