1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[yabiggoose]

Hey main thing is you're pleased, and definitely if it's not often on the market then sometimes you have to sack up and pay what the price is. The bad part about collectables/limited releases.

 

[Spacegoat]

And also, toothpicks are not very samurai ().

Yes, good point.

Not you too!

I didn't even notice that Andy had called you out on it too. But yeah, toothpicks add them to the shopping list or don't, whatever. I'm not your mother.

Everybody I know carries a pocket knife!

Well now you know one who doesn't.

 

[a6m5]

Hey main thing is you're pleased, and definitely if it's not often on the market then sometimes you have to sack up and pay what the price is. The bad part about collectables/limited releases.

True to a degree. Way I see it, that's just the way it is with collectibles. Market driven prices. *shrug*

Baseball cards are excellent example. Piece of cardboard, but depending on demand, it could be worth as much as a Ferrari.

I'm not your mother.

Oh...... the possibilities.

Well now you know one who doesn't.

Aussies & Canucks. Got it.

 

[yabiggoose]

True to a degree. Way I see it, that's just the way it is with collectibles. Market driven prices. *shrug*

Baseball cards are excellent example. Piece of cardboard, but depending on demand, it could be worth as much as a Ferrari.

Oh...... the possibilities.

Aussies & Canucks. Got it.

Ahem. Sure, it's not as big as yours, but still.

 

[Cano]

Ahem. Sure, it's not as big as yours

out of context-quoting ftw (:

 

[a6m5]

Brotha gotta compensate. My phone's big, too. You know what that means.

 

[yabiggoose]

I'm glad someone did something with that, lol.

 

[a6m5]

I'm glad someone did something with that, lol.

Another perfect post. You are on a winning streak. 👍

 

[photonrider]

Back on Topic!

Don't make me come over there, guys. I have a hockey stick.

 

[AOS-]

My goal starting the year was to seriously cut down on buying hot wheels, selling good chuck of what I have...... Damn it. It was just too nice of a deal, and they are so damn charming.

I've never even heard of those, but those two look freaking sweet, never mind the price tag! I'd have snatched that up too.

 

[photonrider]

Target in Canada closing down

Get those clearance cars now, Canucks.

Don't blame me later for swiping them all; you were warned.


Ah! Well . . . since I'm already here:

 

[Ken]

Curiosity killed the cat and I finally picked up an Auto World car.

Spoiler: The Car

I'm not sure what I think. It's detailed well. I love that's it all metal. But I hate the wheels and the axles. They are so cheap. I confused them for something Maisto would put out. I still like M2s better. But I'd still buy more.

 

[Johnny1996]

And its Mopar. Can I double like that post?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Curiosity killed the cat and I finally picked up an Auto World car.

Spoiler: The Car

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I'm not sure what I think. It's detailed well. I love that's it all metal. But I hate the wheels and the axles. They are so cheap. I confused them for something Maisto would put out. I still like M2s better. But I'd still buy more.

Blasphemy. Plus, you bought the wrong Auto Worlds. Supposed to get the ones with the plastic display case.

And Auto World's overall quality is WAY better than M2, which currently is a joke with how much I roll my eyes when I see new M2's at the store and have to leave so many behind that I would have preferred to purchase.

 

[Ken]

Blasphemy. Plus, you bought the wrong Auto Worlds. Supposed to get the ones with the plastic display case.

Noted. Although I haven't seen them at my local shops.

And Auto World's overall quality is WAY better than M2, which currently is a joke with how much I roll my eyes when I see new M2's at the store and have to leave so many behind that I would have preferred to purchase.

The build quality is much better. I have a few M2s with loose doors or hoods. But I just still prefer them. I'm not even sure why.

 

[Spacegoat]

Oh...... the possibilities.

Ahem. Sure, it's not as big as yours, but still.

out of context-quoting ftw (:

👍

Nice. 👍 That was one Tomica I was considering getting ages ago but completely forgot all about it. Detachable roof is nice touch.

 

[AOS-]

Target in Canada closing down
Get those clearance cars now, Canucks.

Target's got nothing I need, sadly. Also, I noticed mustang fanatic stopped showing up. He's the last guy among us.


edit: "Target's got nothing people want."

FIM

 

[a6m5]

I heard about Target pulling out. They don't carry hot wheels I like, or ammunition I'd like to shop for, but I still like Target. I hope their stores stick around in the U.S.

I've never even heard of those, but those two look freaking sweet, never mind the price tag! I'd have snatched that up too.

I'm just sorry I missed the other lot he had, which featured two Hummers for $2.99(real riders & everything).

Curiosity killed the cat and I finally picked up an Auto World car.

I like it. Even the wheels & especially the whitewall tires. 👍

And Auto World's overall quality is WAY better than M2

The build quality is much better. I have a few M2s with loose doors or hoods. But I just still prefer them. I'm not even sure why.

Build quality, quality control's one thing, but they are separate from things like parts design & parts quality. Not that I have compared M2 & AutoWorld, but if I did, it wouldn't surprise me if M2 were better in the latter category.

 

[AOS-]

I heard about Target pulling out of Canada

Mainly because certain line of products US Targets carry can't be imported into the Canada, hence Target finds no substantial amount of audience. Also, Walmart's destroying all the big box department stores here. Target still has stuff your other big box stores don't. That's keeping them in the game.

I'm just sorry I missed the two Hummers for $2.99(real riders & everything).

Yeah, but was it gold-plated? If it isn't....

 

[CodeRedR51]

Without good quality control, you don't have good build quality. M2 is nice, I buy them all the time. But if they got their act together and stopped shipping crap quality cars, I would buy more. Until then, Auto World is just better IMO.

 

[AOS-]

By "part quality", I don't think he meant consistency of how they're built, but rather, what the design aimed to achieve.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Opinion still stands.

 

[AOS-]

Was only clarifying his words, not denying your opinion.

 

[a6m5]

Mainly because certain line of products US Targets carry can't be imported into the Canada, hence Target finds no substantial amount of audience. Also, Walmart's destroying all the big box department stores here. Target still has stuff your other big box stores don't. That's keeping them in the game.

I LOVE Walmart for those exact items I mentioned earlier(hot wheels & ammo), but yeah, I am afraid that it's true what they say: Walmart build stores everywhere in town, saturate the market(at risk of losing money), driving rival stores out of business. I love them, but I do resent their tactic.

Yeah, but was it gold-plated? If it isn't....

Red & silver. What are you talking about!?

Without good quality control, you don't have good build quality.

And I totally agree with this statement, but build quality isn't everything. If it was, Toyota would be the best car, you don't need a Ferrari. just making a point.

if they got their act together and stopped shipping crap quality cars, I would buy more. Until then, Auto World is just better IMO.

I don't agree, but that's just personal taste/opinion. I can certainly respect your opinion that QC is that important to you. 👍

By "part quality", I don't think he meant consistency of how they're built, but rather, what the design aimed to achieve.

Exactly. Also, the M2's major issue is more about how they are assembled(IMO). Way their casted or moulded parts look are quite unique & attractive, at least to me. Again, I totally agree on their assembly & quality control. I believe I was the first one to start crying about those items in this thread.

 

[Ken]

............their casted or moulded parts look are quite unique & attractive, at least to me.

Not just to you.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Way their casted or moulded parts look are quite unique & attractive, at least to me.

When they mold them right. (mainly the doors that have issues)

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[a6m5]

I concur with both y'all.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

When did those come out? Never saw them.

 

[yabiggoose]

Supra and Z of that lot for me.

 

[a6m5]

Maybe Supra, but which one was that from again? I'm trying to cut down on buying, but I'm certain I'd want that WRX.