1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[a6m5]

They are not worth $50 to me, so I'll pass. Just strange how they are so much more expensive than everything else.

Well, it's like with any other collectibles. Market value. $50 indeed is steep for such casting, but before Japan Booster, I used to see them for probably something like $80+? So I bought one. I don't see myself buying the other colors though. Like you said, so much money for such a casting.

Edit: I mentioned the big M2 I picked up at Walmart today. I can't take a pic of it tonight, so here is the stock photo:

It sat at the store for weeks. Shame on the local collectors passing on this fine piece for so long. It's gonna take too much room, but I'm glad to have it in my collection.

Edit2: @R1600Turbo - I checked this thing out for so long, looking for any imperfections, or parts coming off of it. My only other transporter had rear gate hinges popped off.

 

[AOS-]

Good marketing generates hype*, hype generates popularity**, popularity is what people target as an excuse a valid reason to mark up prices.***

*hype can be generated through sheer temporary heightened excitement. Initial D? OMG It beat an FD! It did the gutter trick! That panda Trueno is the 🤬! Best drift car 4ever!!!!!
**popularity grows from more and more people talking about it. Hey, you heard of initial D? No, but the last 4 people I bumped into were talking about it. I need to find out what the hell this is all about. (see *)
***Heyyy this one's a popular car most people can identify. Let's see some past bids...



$30? $45??? $70?! I'm banking in on this. (marks for $80). Someone out there is bound to pay this much for this.

 

[a6m5]

@AOS- It's the same old game. If anything, eBay waiving listing fees adds to the trend. Sellers like myself takes advantage of it to "list" items we feel no pressure to move, and at above market value. To fuel the fire, eBay automatically relist these listings when they don't sell, for free. Oh, well.

Edit: I forgot to mention this.

I overpaid for one RLC, got a good deal on another.

First, I've been after this car for long time. Prices were going up & up last time I checked. When I caught this listing, I jumped on it. I checked on eBay later to see, they are now actually coming down in value. Something like $3 difference, no biggie.

Second was this car. I didn't even bother ordering this one on RLC originally, but it grew on me. I paid about how much I'd have paid on RLC, so I'm happy with this purchase.

 

[CodeRedR51]

@a6m5 it's not just the one Corolla, it's all of them. Seem several different years/versions and they are all over priced. And I thought the Civic's were bad.

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Forgot to mention Auto World posted that the Release 3 stuff is shipping now, so they should be hitting stores in the next few weeks.

 

[a6m5]

@R1600Turbo - Oh, I know. Like I said, 80's + 90's are all $40~$50, starting. I think what looks like 60's or 70's Corollas are the only cheap ones.

I can't wait to get the AW Mustang. Kingswood Estate, I still like the one I already have the best. I may check out other cars they have, but while I absolutely dig their quality, the models & colors has been mostly a miss for me. I'm just glad TLVs keeping me busy for now.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Speaking of TLV, I have $116 worth on my eBay watch list, just waiting for the day I find some extra money. Unfortunately I missed half a day of work last week due to sickness so that won't be anytime soon.

 

[Spacegoat]

Forgot to mention Auto World posted that the Release 3 stuff is shipping now, so they should be hitting stores in the next few weeks.

God damn those look great, really wish someone would stock Auto World down here.

 

[yabiggoose]

God damn those look great, really wish someone would stock Auto World down here.

That feel. Lord almighty that feel.

 

[VXR]

First I've bought in ages. Happened to be at a local discount retailer for £1.99.



I like the paint.

 

[wilson3a10]

New Viper GTS-R for 2015. More pics.

Oh, it is nice

 

[CodeRedR51]

Tried to check t-hunted at work this morning and sometime in the last day or so they blocked it.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Picked up a HW Road Trippin Tesla Roadster at lunch, pic will be up when I have better WiFi.

 

[ScottPuss20]

I managed to pick up a Vector W8 and a Honda Civic EK Coupe from the HW Boulevard Series! (from a local Toyworld)

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Here's the Tesla.

 

[Cano]

Forgot to mention Auto World posted that the Release 3 stuff is shipping now, so they should be hitting stores in the next few weeks.

Oh dear lordy. That'll be one of each please

 

[MedigoFlame]

Completely out of date with much of the collecting news... Is the 510 wagon out yet?

Also that AW 2015 Mustang looks good.

 

[Ameer67]

Completely out of date with much of the collecting news... Is the 510 wagon out yet?

Also that AW 2015 Mustang looks good.

The HW one? Yes. @Johnny1996 picked up a Treasure Hunt one I think at K-Days.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Still surprised no basic wagons were at K day.

 

[AOS-]

It's old news, and someone may have already reported this, but CM's Corp filed for bankruptcy back in June.

I found a brief article while looking up a database to find more info on a particular Fiat I have.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Yep I opened mine.

Wonder how much these will sell for now that the hood doesn't open anymore.

 

[a6m5]

It's old news, and someone may have already reported this, but CM's Corp filed for bankruptcy back in June.

I found a brief article while looking up a database to find more info on a particular Fiat I have.

Try searching next time you noob.

j/k I did remember that they first quit making the cars, then that Wilson reported the bankruptcy.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Oh dear lordy. That'll be one of each please

Then feast your eyes on this. Shame only 3 cars are really new, the other 3 are repeats.

 

[AOS-]

I had a feeling, but I lacked confidence.

Who wants a Dream Tomica AE86? Because it's sitting right here with free shipping.


Found some pretty awesome brand casting comparison posts between Kyoshos, TL, TLVs, MiniChamps and CM's

http://swiftysgarage.net/single/?p=8168763&t=6948640.

Was trying to get a comparison on that CM'S Diablo SV because I was skeptical about its quality.

 

[Cano]

Then feast your eyes on this. Shame only 3 cars are really new, the other 3 are repeats.

Ack. I need money.

 

[AOS-]

Ack. I need money.

I do too. I just loaded up a shopping cart past $100. I'm taking my sweet ass time removing things from my cart.

Just took out a full set of the F Toys Murcielago SV. They look freakin' cool, but I was becoming quite skeptical of the headlamps popping out of its socket in one small photo I saw... the $10 tag was tempting, but I'm putting it down for the mean time.

Next was a full set on the Aoshima Cappuccinos. I wouldn't argue for $6 per, but damn me I just have to have my rally cars.

Now I just need a really good reason to not go for those ugly 1987 Sierra Rally cars which I love looking at for no apparently good reason. Somebody please talk me down.

 

[Cano]

Somebody please talk me down.

Buy them. As well as all the other stuff you toom out of your cart.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Good thing I have a job, next year I'll try and go to a flea market that's close to where I live. I'll probably spend a lot of money there if there's good stuff and if the price for cars are right.

 

[AOS-]

Buy them. As well as all the other stuff you toom out of your cart.

You're not helping!

$13 for that highly-sought blue Kyosho Subaru Impreza 22b on Diecast-Zone. Do not miss out on this if you've been looking for one.

 

[a6m5]

@AOS- I bought a case of that Classic Japanese or whatever set by F-Toys. While they look somewhere between average to near-Kyosho level in parts, biggest issue they had was with the hoods. Detailed engine bay looks amazing on them, but it was quite a chore to actually shut the hood all the way.

$13 for that highly-sought blue Kyosho Subaru Impreza 22b on Diecast-Zone. Do not miss out on this if you've been looking for one.

I've never ordered from that site, but I have browse there before. If I didn't have $100 obligation to AmiAmi, I may have spent it on here. Some really nice Kyoshos.

 

[AOS-]

The asking price on them aren't bad. Shame the GT40 sold out. The one and only GT40 I want (don't even try to convince me on the Gulfs). I'm waiting on two replies for shipping quotes. I need to restrain myself pretty badly right now.

http://www.daboxtoys.com/collections/all

DaBox put up some new ones. Red and blue FDs, and the Reebok Skylines and the TAKATA NSXes....