1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[MedigoFlame]

Quite enjoyed the video, but I'm sure some of you would nitpick the fact that he doesn't even open any of them.

 

[AOS-]

I like he's got a large variety of brands. I must say, I think people who sit stuff really high up should tilt the shelves so you can at least see more of the car.

Wonder what his salary is like.


"Why someone would spend all this money on the toys and not the real thing? Um, but when you really look at it from the perspective from a hardcore car guy, there's a 100 cars out there I wish I could own, but at the end of the day I can own them all in scale. I can have every single car I could ever want."

I agree with this notion. I think that's the mentality most of us come into the hobby with.

Though, if I won the lotto, I wouldn't still be all about collecting. I'd be playing music.

 

[CodeRedR51]

If I won the lotto, I would open my own diecast shop.

After going on an epic year long road trip and building a house with a racetrack in the back yard, of course.

 

[MedigoFlame]

"Why someone would spend all this money on the toys and not the real thing? Um, but when you really look at it from the perspective from a hardcore car guy, there's a 100 cars out there I wish I could own, but at the end of the day I can own them all in scale. I can have every single car I could ever want."

I agree with this notion. I think that's the mentality most of us come into the hobby with.

Though, if I won the lotto, I wouldn't still be all about collecting. I'd be playing music.

Definitely what my answer is to people who ask me why I collect scale models. What's another way I could own a IDX Nismo and 2000GT at the same time. (For example)

 

[GroupB]

Trust me, as someone who's also collected 1:1 scale cars, it's the care and feeding that will get you every time. Storage is the number one hassle/expense, with insurance, registration, gas and maintenance all picking your pocket at the same time as well. And that's per car...

 

[CodeRedR51]

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Be on the look out for a James Bond series. I picked one up at a different Walmart that I don't work at.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Be on the look out for a James Bond series. I picked one up at a different Walmart that I don't work at.

Saw them, left them all.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Saw them, left them all.

Edit, here's what I got.
2002 first editions lotus esprit
Q case cars
James Bond series

 

[Cano]

Saw them, left them all.

This. The entire series is a joke.

 

[CodeRedR51]

This. The entire series is a joke.

They're all re-releases.

 

[AOS-]

It's like no one heard my reporting on that. Hooooooooo

 

[yabiggoose]

Boo hoo.

 

[Ken]

I got the Continental just because I hadn't had one yet.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

There were a couple of bins at the end of the diecast aisle today at Walmart. So, I ended up buying a lot of them and 2 matchboxes. I have 2 Lotus Esprits because I bought the 2nd one on accident.
I don't feel like returning it, so I'll just keep it and sell it to someone later on.

 

[CodeRedR51]

The first few releases of Johnny Lightning have been announced:

Classic Gold 2016 Release 1:

1. 1965 Buick Riviera
2. 1972 Ford Maverick
3. 1975 VW Super Beetle Convertible
4. 1981 Jeep Wagoneer Limited
5. 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 XL
6. 1965 Pontiac Catalina 2 + 2

Muscle Cars USA 2016 Release 1:

1. 1970 Rebel Machine
2. 1971 Buick GSX
3. 1971 Pontiac GTO
4. 1967 Chevy Chevelle Malibu
5. 1969 Dodge Coronet R / T
6. 1970 Mustang Mach 1

Street Freaks 2016 Release 1:

1. 1963 Chevy Nova
2. 1970 Plymouth GTX
3. 1976 Chevy Camaro
4. 1972 Buick Riviera
5. 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
6. 1963 Ford Galaxie 500

Monster Trucks 2016 Release 1:

1. USA
2. Bigfoot

And a couple images have been shown. Packaging will mostly stay the same as it was.

I don't understand why they would re-release old castings and put them on the same old packaging. I mean, sure nostalgia, but do something new with it...

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

I'm actually surprised that I was able to get all of the 007 hotwheels cars. I had better luck with them than the fast & furious ones. The only F&F cars I got were the Fast 5 Challenger & Charger, then the Fast 6 Escort.

 

[AOS-]

Seems like Twinduction has settled in as another member to the fantasy car roster.

Like the Fast 4WD, they will be retailer buff exclusives.

twinduction

I've had plans for wheelswaps on these two for the longest time, but it only took this long to acquire them because they just refused to appear on local pegs. Bastards.

corvette grand sport roadster

Also finally got the black one. Been waiting to soup this one up. porsche 934 rsr turbo

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

What is this model and when was it released?

 

[MedigoFlame]

Toyota S-FR concept anyone? Will be part of the Tomica Premium line. (I still feel like I should get one)

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Toyota S-FR concept anyone? Will be part of the Tomica Premium line. (I still feel like I should get one)

Well that was quick, Tomica, good god. The car isn't even a month old!

But that aside, it looks nice enough, and it's an unique casting if anything. Of course, that "gaping mouth" front end looks even worse without a license plate in the middle, which is rather unfortunate. And painted black headlights? That touch is also a bit awkward, in my honest opinion.

 

[MedigoFlame]

Finally found the 180SX and BRAT!

 

[CodeRedR51]

Picked this up at Wally World tonight. Not my pic because lazy.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Finally able to buy the SIKU KTM X-Bow GT...

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Finally able to buy the SIKU KTM X-Bow GT...

Finally, something which I can beat you at, since I got a KTM myself two or three months ago...

But joke aside, congrats, looking foward to the pictures.

 

[RCKakashi14]

And look, some 4Cs popped up!

 

[Niku Driver HC]

And look, some 4Cs popped up!

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God dang it Phillipines, stop trying to make me jelly of you! Lucky sons of a gun, while I still haven't found a single SIKU 4C around these parts you have more than one laying around...

Also, now you have a (sort of) replica of Owen's car, no?

 

[Nessy]

And look, some 4Cs popped up!

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And it's massive isn't it?

 

[RCKakashi14]

And it's massive isn't it?

Yep, I also bought one, some months ago.


Now, here's the KTM:

Initially, I thought (and hoping!) that the windshield can be taken off, since most X-Bows don't have them anyway. I would understand though, since SIKU chose the GT model instead of the R or the RR trim.

 

[Nessy]

Initially, I thought (and hoping!) that the windshield can be taken off, since most X-Bows don't have them anyway. I would understand though, since SIKU chose the GT model instead of the R or the RR trim.

I bought a second one with that in mind too. Extraction of the orange dude is also a good look.