1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[AOS-]

2013 Kyosho Alfa Romeo Minicar 3 collection.

159 Tipo.

grabbed a second one for the mods. I'll be aiming for something close to the HW Hall of Fame Ferrari 156.

 

[Cano]

Previously released version from Johnny Lightning for reference.

I have that one, and it's pretty spectacular even in all-brownish gold color. With wood and better detailing it'll be a stunner.

 

[a6m5]

I think mine was all beige.

Picked up these two Real Riders. Saw the redlines, but no Skyline.

Is it a Kenmeri that you are after? I'm after one too & that Chevy Gasser. Good luck....... Almost 100% of our retailers will stock a billion Star Wars cars, but Heritage series is nearly completely ignored.

I did find the Hakosuka Skyline at Walmart couple months ago. Somebody hid it, too. In his/her face!!(probably some kid who couldn't reach back on the peg lol).

Previously released version from Johnny Lightning for reference.

To be honest, even that much detailing is surprising.

2013 Kyosho Alfa Romeo Minicar 3 collection.

I've come close to getting that one sometime ago. That front end tampo thing, it just didn't sit well with me.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Think I found a new favorite in my collection

The 2006 fleetline.

 

[photonrider]

I found the Superbird Super Treasure Hunt today! This is our 11th Super this year, and they're all legit. All found in dump bins, displays or on the pegs.

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Nice haul - I collect Superbirds and would have loved to see that one on a peg.

I found something better than a T hunt. Went to a hobby/comic store that was in Kalamazoo MI. They had two small isles of hot wheels, one had 90s cars that I buy from my local hobby shop the other had 2006-2010 cars which I bought 5 View attachment 486695
2008 Datsun 510, 2006 Chevy fleetline, 2010 92 mustang, 2008 88 Monte Carlo, and a 2008 69 chevelle they had a ton more but they were $2 a car.
Then at a Target where I got the error Ferrari on a 914 card I found theseView attachment 486696
There were a 2010 67 Pontiac firebird 400, 2011 Buick grand national, 2008 Camaro convertible and a new snowflake card Camaro concept.

What's your car count now? Heading into the 1000s?

Are we talking about 510s?

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I put a whole bunch of 510s up as a prize in one of the GT6 AI Hub events. The pegs were usually loaded here and I picked up multiples of several variations which I also gifted to friends. Somehow a 510 gets immediate love.

Maybe time for another Hot Wheels:

Or two. Or three.

Oh! Okay. More.

Wait. We can't forget MBX. So I'll show you what was in that 'Cars/SUVs' Box:

Now all packed and put away in the box till the next touchy-feely eyeball-candy orgy. There's space for another layer - maybe two.
Ignore Lightning McQueen; he's just a busybody.

So I have to keep shopping. Here's some of the latest purchases:

 

[RCKakashi14]

Added to the list of my favorite Kyoshos:

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

What's your car count now? Heading into the 1000s?

I didn't do a recent inventory check but I'm guessing that I'm pretty close to or passed 1,000. I'm gonna be quickly running out of space since I found that hobby store in Kalamazoo. I love the 2006-2011 hot wheels and they had a lot, I'll get a pic of the stores inventory the next time I go.

 

[photonrider]

I didn't do a recent inventory check but I'm guessing that I'm pretty close to or passed 1,000. I'm gonna be quickly running out of space since I found that hobby store in Kalamazoo. I love the 2006-2011 hot wheels and they had a lot, I'll get a pic of the stores inventory the next time I go.

I love the older HWs, too, and find it hard to resist a pre-2000 card. I have a large collection of cars still in cars from the 90s and some from the 80s. having a hobby store, or second-hand goods store nearby is a killer.
The 'swap' shop close to be just got in a whole shelf of 1:24 NASCAR models - authentics - yet another collector giving up the ghost, I guess - and they were going for 25.00 each. Looked mint. They rarely get miniature models though - so I'm out of luck finding older models that way.
Sure I can do the internet thing but I find that really really boring when it comes to satisfying my 'thrill of the find' urge.
Just the other day I grabbed a Stratos I never had off the peg as I flew through the aisles in a hurry - and that put a smile on my face all day.

One thing about your expanding collection: organise now. Keep control of it - or you'll end up living single like most collectors I know.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Here's what most of it is like
The last pic is all metal bodied cars. I'll post the full collection that's in my room tomorrow .

 

[AOS-]

Added to the list of my favorite Kyoshos:

I always wondered how this one compared to the one AUTOart made.

 

[RCKakashi14]

I always wondered how this one compared to the one AUTOart made.

I have one, in black.

 

[a6m5]

I always wondered how this one compared to the one AUTOart made.

I have one, in black.

I've wondered the same also. @RCKakashi14 You should do a comparison post. That would be so cool, also very informative!

 

[MedigoFlame]

Is it a Kenmeri that you are after? I'm after one too & that Chevy Gasser. Good luck....... Almost 100% of our retailers will stock a billion Star Wars cars, but Heritage series is nearly completely ignored.

I did find the Hakosuka Skyline at Walmart couple months ago. Somebody hid it, too. In his/her face!!(probably some kid who couldn't reach back on the peg lol).

It was the Kenmeri. What's bad is that I actually found it in the same Target I got the two RR's, however, I left it on the pegs. Mostly because I didn't want to deal with the inconvenience that was the gigantic line near the registers. (This was the day before Thanksgiving) It was bad to the point where they had a rope set up. I'll be honest though, not the biggest loss, I suppose.

You guys think this Tomica's worth $14? Must. Buy. All. MS60-series Crowns!

 

[Spacegoat]

Latest addition. TLV Nissan service truck wrecker.

Spoiler: Pictures

TLV Nissan 3.5t Truck Wrecker by VC SL/E, on Flickr

TLV Nissan 3.5t Truck Wrecker by VC SL/E, on Flickr

TLV Nissan 3.5t Truck Wrecker by VC SL/E, on Flickr

TLV Nissan 3.5t Truck Wrecker by VC SL/E, on Flickr

And for fun, a quick shot with a GreenLight trailer attached to it.
TLV Nissan 3.5t Truck Wrecker by VC SL/E, on Flickr

You guys think this Tomica's worth $14?

$14 sounds pretty reasonable to me. Cool find, digging the colour. 👍

 

[a6m5]

TLV Wrecker/Tow Truck rock. I'm deeply sorry that your Nissan Service version don't have the rotating lights.

Just kidding, I love mine & I'm sure you love yours, too!

I didn't want to deal with the inconvenience that was the gigantic line near the registers.

I've done that before. It was the blue '60-something Camaro, Boulevard Series hot wheel. I never saw it on the pegs again. Many months later, I FINALLY found one online for price I would pay. I uncard it &the roof was bent on it. Never again!

 

[AHMEDFINK]

It was the Kenmeri. What's bad is that I actually found it in the same Target I got the two RR's, however, I left it on the pegs. Mostly because I didn't want to deal with the inconvenience that was the gigantic line near the registers. (This was the day before Thanksgiving) It was bad to the point where they had a rope set up. I'll be honest though, not the biggest loss, I suppose.

You guys think this Tomica's worth $14? Must. Buy. All. MS60-series Crowns!

worth every penny, Ill buy it for that price

 

[Spacegoat]

I'm deeply sorry that your Nissan Service version don't have the rotating lights.

I was deeply sorry about that too! But now I've actually got the model in my hands, I'm okay with it not having them after all. Because as you well know, it's just so damn cool.

 

[AHMEDFINK]

I was deeply sorry about that too! But now I've actually got the model in my hands, I'm okay with it not having them after all. Because as you well know, it's just so damn cool.

I own that one too, and yes Its perfect the way it is

 

[a6m5]

No, it is awesome. Much props to TLV for the recolor/re-release. 👍 If anybody want to check out the original we are talking about, I have some pictures here(also with Greenlight hitch&tow!).

 

[RCKakashi14]

Comparison: AUTOart vs. Kyosho

Model: Porsche Carrera GT

The AUTOart model's front air intakes are more accurate. The Kyosho model has rather square-ish intakes, but it makes up for correct headlights and the width of the front bumper.

Side profiles: Ride heights of both cars are decent, but the AUTOart is slightly shorter in length. When it comes to rims though, AUTOart takes the win.

Rear view: The tire width of the Kyosho model is correct, while the AUTOart almost has Prius-esque tire widths. But the tables shall turn when it comes to the entire rear end. The AUTOart model's taillights are on the right size for the scale, and as well as the placement of the rear spoiler which is actually molded to the casting as compared to the detachable spoiler on the Kyosho (which could also be a plus, depending on your opinion)



Paint quality: This is where the Kyosho takes the trophy. AUTOart 1/64 paint quality can sometimes be questionable, as the paint can chip off quite easily (particularly in the Ford GT and Carrera GT castings). On the other hand, Kyosho 1:64s have durable paint on their castings, especially the early ones.



Bonus: The Kyosho model is actually the revised version. The first release was the one without the roof, with a rather odd egg-shaped casting and as well as a wobbly windshield (my pet peeve on convertible castings).



Winner: KYOSHO


With Kyosho revising some models lately like this Carrera GT, it goes to show that the company does take criticisms to heart and makes sure that improvements are on the way. Plus, AUTOart has completely stopped making 1/64 scale models, so there is no hope for an improvement.

 

[a6m5]

Great review @RCKakashi14 They both look like winners to me. 👍

 

[AOS-]

First Hot Wheels of December! [searchtag/]2016 showroom HW porsche 356A outlaw

Gonna colour in some stuff

Comparison: AUTOart vs. Kyosho

Hey dude. This is great stuff. Thanks for taking the time to do an analysis on the two!

 

[a6m5]

Gonna colour in some stuff

You know I love you, but I hope you get banned.



I hope I can find one locally. It's one of those I wouldn't necessarily buy online, pay the shipping, but I'd love to get one(it's worth like $2, $3 to me).

 

[AOS-]

Took a trip to Walmart to try my luck at finding the perfect nail polish to fix a big Yatming Corvette Stingray.

Luck was on my side. It didn't get me the colour I needed, but it got me this Porsche I kinda wanted.

 

[photonrider]

Cheap thrills.

BTW - @AOS- send me the list of MBXs you're going to get rid of - via Convo. Sorry - kept forgetting to ask you (sidetracked.)

Here's what most of it is like
The last pic is all metal bodied cars. I'll post the full collection that's in my room tomorrow .

That's pretty much what my room (and then my home) looked like in the early days.
And then it got out of hand . . . .

My storage/recovery/access/playtime routines are a lot better now.
Dust is the other problem with cars laid out in the open to be viewed all the time. Unless you're playing a lot. Then you'll be just raising dust anyway - who cares.

@RCKakashi14 - really great post - the kind that makes this thread come alive.
I guess I'm kind of tired seeing it bumped everyday with pics swiped off the net.

Now you got me really scratching my head over the two.
I'd go for the autoART but the Kyosho is doing damn well to compete in that league. Amazing job. 👍

 

[AOS-]

OMG

BIG NEWS

Kyosho and SunKus finally revealed their new plans for 2016, and changed the blind boxes system to a lottery system.

http://829japan.com/2015/12/03/news-kyosho-164-mclaren-and-new-sunkus-lottery-system/

I wonder if this is to forcefully make people own the crappier unwanted models to reduce the pileup of them in ebay retailers who purchase boxes.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Cheap thrills.

BTW - @AOS- send me the list of MBXs you're going to get rid of - via Convo. Sorry - kept forgetting to ask you (sidetracked.)




That's pretty much what my room (and then my home) looked like in the early days.
And then it got out of hand . . . .

My storage/recovery/access/playtime routines are a lot better now.
Dust is the other problem with cars laid out in the open to be viewed all the time. Unless you're playing a lot. Then you'll be just raising dust anyway - who cares.

Most of my cars on my bookcase have a lot of dust this is how big my room is from my door
It's enough to live in but is getting small car space wise. The wood floor was added last summer same with the fan, it was carpet before my room gets hot in the summer and is on the back left corner of my house.

 

[RCKakashi14]

OMG

BIG NEWS

Kyosho and SunKus finally revealed their new plans for 2016, and changed the blind boxes system to a lottery system.

http://829japan.com/2015/12/03/news-kyosho-164-mclaren-and-new-sunkus-lottery-system/

I wonder if this is to forcefully make people own the crappier unwanted models to reduce the pileup of them in ebay retailers who purchase boxes.

Kyosho was too drunk, that they made the 650S' headlights too large...

Anyhow, what I bought today:

 

[RCKakashi14]

Kyosho 1:64 - Volkswagen Golf R (Mk. 7)

With the Mk. 5 Golf R32:

 

[CodeRedR51]