1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[CodeRedR51]

That's where I've been, at least locally. After putting so much effort into trying to find the Japan Historics & coming up absolutely empty. With both them & GreenLight experiencing poor distribution in my area, most my purchases are being converted into yen.

No Japan Historics here either. Not that it matters since I have them anyway, but I've been looking for wheel donors. Though my local Walmart has like 3-4 pegs full of those premium Star Trek cars. Tired of seeing the same 'ol Matchbox cars too...

 

[a6m5]

No Japan Historics here either. Not that it matters since I have them anyway, but I've been looking for wheel donors. Though my local Walmart has like 3-4 pegs full of those premium Star Trek cars. Tired of seeing the same 'ol Matchbox cars too...

I'm actually going to turn this into a blog post. It's too long-winded for this thread. I'm sure many collectors can relate to what we are saying, or at least have experienced similar issues in the past.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

I'm happy about my new surroundings in Maryland, there's more stores nearby where I live and better selection. Though I'm living in a hotel at the moment, so buying models now would be silly.

EDIT: I actually did get some hotwheels (and a matchbox). Note, I did see a couple other Mustangs from the performance series, I just decided to get those later; I wanted to limit myself to 10 cars for the time being until I move into my new house. I'm pleased with the cars I got.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Forza Series cars:

 

[AOS-]

Good thing it's premium stuff. With the exception to the Japan Historics, premiums have arriving in greater numbers than mainlines.

 

[a6m5]

If I see that Alfa locally, I'd buy it. Highly doubt I'll see one though.

I just ordered 4 GreenLight cars from this seller's clearance sale. 4 cars shipped: $18.96

Edit: Cha... Ching!

Random evening find at Toys R Us.

 

[ScottPuss20]

Forza Series cars:

I'll be on the look out for the Alfa and Ford GT. In all seriousness, I have never seen so many premium models from Hot Wheels that interest me. The Japan Historics especially. Finding these models are almost impossible in my area, as I have stated many times, so eBay is my best bet at the moment. I've already bought 3 premium Star Trek cars (2 unboxed, 1 boxed), which are absolutely fantastic, so if that's any indication, the others will be worth the wait.

 

[a6m5]

I took a little shot at TLV in my blog for their cheap ass wheels:

Can you blame me? Rough MSRP: Auto World $5 Tomica Limited Vintage $20

They have fixed the detailing on wheels later, but it's very disappointing how collectors were suckered with such a quality on the first one. We are not talking about $7 GreenLight. Newer release with better looking wheels:

 

[VXR]

I don't fancy any of the other three Forza series and my interest in the Alfa has cooled. For a game with its own livery editor, those paints are hugely uninspiring!

 

[Niku Driver HC]

I don't fancy any of the other three Forza series and my interest in the Alfa has cooled. For a game with its own livery editor, those paints are hugely uninspiring!

Personally, I'd say the Alfa is still worth buying because it has the most colorful livery out of all cars. Problem is, Mattel seemingly didn't take inspiration from, say, Forza's top painters, which would be a great way to tie-in with Forza itself. Imagine this; the top 3 liveries for each car would be placed in a poll, so that then HW fans could vote for their favorite one. Then, Mattel would use those liveries for the cars, making changes where they'd be necessary.

And then again, it's not like HW's GT cars innovated in terms of livery...

 

[yabiggoose]

Glad I didn't get that maroon first run Supra TLV. Was heavily considering it at the time.

 

[CodeRedR51]

 

[a6m5]

Was it Jarrod? Somebody covered those hitch & Tows few days ago.

I don't fancy any of the other three Forza series and my interest in the Alfa has cooled. For a game with its own livery editor, those paints are hugely uninspiring!

Personally, I'd say the Alfa is still worth buying because it has the most colorful livery out of all cars. Problem is, Mattel seemingly didn't take inspiration from, say, Forza's top painters, which would be a great way to tie-in with Forza itself.

Alfa livery looks alright to me, but that's about it for me as well. What looks like Falcon XD is ruined. Others, I don't care for the liveries, and not a fan or anything of the castings either.

Glad I didn't get that maroon first run Supra TLV. Was heavily considering it at the time.

It has wheels that should be on $3 cars, and while I'm a big fan of this car in real life, casting looks average to me at best.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Was it Jarrod? Somebody covered those hitch & Tows few days ago.

Well T-Hunted posted them today, so they must be behind for once.

 

[MedigoFlame]

GT-R and F-150 is an odd combo. Wonder how it'd be if they made the new Titan instead.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Found.

 

[a6m5]

GT-R and F-150 is an odd combo. Wonder how it'd be if they made the new Titan instead.

And the Nissan would have Cummins coveted by many Ford diesel owners.

 

[GroupB]

I took a little shot at TLV in my blog for their cheap ass wheels:

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To be fair, they did kinda look like that. There's a strange central disc covering up much of the openings between the spokes.

 

[a6m5]

To be fair, they did kinda look like that. There's a strange central disc covering up much of the openings between the spokes.

I'd give both Toyota & TLV an "F"(lol), but that's some great insights. Thanks!

 

[GroupB]

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I'd give both Toyota & TLV an "F"(lol), but that's some great insights. Thanks!

You can see that the biggest problem on the TLV is not the monochrome finish, but that the central disc is actually much smaller than on the real car. Gives the wheel a whole different look.

 

[a6m5]

You can see that the biggest problem on the TLV is not the monochrome finish, but that the central disc is actually much smaller than on the real car. Gives the wheel a whole different look.

I noticed that, too. I'd still have liked black paint finish on where the openings would be on the real wheels. They just look out of place on a $20 casting.

 

[Spacegoat]

What looks like Falcon XD is ruined.

XB you mean. And totally agree, not a fan of the livery they gave it. It is nice to see the Falcon casting again though.

They have fixed the detailing on wheels later,

Thank god they did too. The wheels were my only real issue with the Supra's when they were first released, I couldn't really fault them otherwise.

Well T-Hunted posted them today, so they must be behind for once.

Saw it on Greenlight's Flickr page a few days back.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Well the Tein S2000 will have a partner.

I'm going to guess these wheels are not correct:

And this is just meh...

 

[AOS-]

and this is just meh...

And then they put one out with RR10SP and then everyone goes crazy dropping bills on their Malaysian auctions.

 

[a6m5]

Somebody should buy this. $20 shipped in the U.S. I love mine.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I had one of those a loooooooong time ago.

 

[Spacegoat]

Anyone mentioned these two set to appear in Matchbox's lineup for 2017? Datsun 510 rally and Nissan junior pickup.

510 is cool and it's particularly cool to see a rally version of it but holy hellcats, the pickup. So much want with that one.

 

[a6m5]

I had one of those a loooooooong time ago.

Mattel at their best. At least to me.

Datsun 510 rally and Nissan junior pickup.

If I wasn't buying into Matchbox with the Miata & Skyline, I am now. I haven't been this excited about Matchbox since.... When I first begun collecting, like, five years ago?

 

[RCKakashi14]

Lalalalalalala...

 

[ScottPuss20]

Lalalalalalala...

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So you went for the R92CP instead of the R89C... Nice. I would get the R92CP as well.