1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[VXR]

I don't have their ST yet, but I wonder what the chances of Greenlight getting the Focus RS are? Would be nice to have a properly detailed model of one.

 

[ScottPuss20]

I was stupid enough to buy all four @a6m5

Video comes standard:

These are some of the best Kyoshos I've ever purchased. The casts are up there with the TLV's.

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

Those Nissans! 👍

I have to see about these sweet Nismos for my Nissan collection. They will be a good investment, but for now, put them on the wishlist.

 

[AOS-]

2007 Kyosho Beads Nissan Skyline Racing KPGC10 (KSH6002H)

One of the more uncommon Beads Hakosukas around.
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[a6m5]

Oh, just been sniffing around many asiles in stores and the web for scales vehicles. Than and busy from life, saving tge world, and fending off monsters and villians etc.....

But seriously busy with a lot of events in my life and school. But now time to head back here for some time. I see you got a blog site up, just like AOS. Nice articles and pics. Looks good and can't wait so see more. BTW, seen your latest article also. 👍

Thank you! We miss you around here man. Always missing you, Nessy, Harry, Johnny(I know, I'm forgetting a handful more). Good to have you back again.

I don't have their ST yet, but I wonder what the chances of Greenlight getting the Focus RS are? Would be nice to have a properly detailed model of one.

They already do Focus. Would they just switch the paint + tampos & call it good?

The casts are up there with the TLV's.

I don't necessarily agree, but IMO, I would say that their bang-for-the-buck is right there with TLVs, if not better.

One of the more uncommon Beads Hakosukas around.

I uncard lot of my cars now, but I'm becoming more like Cano also in wanting to say things like "screw you" out of envy. Screw you, Andy.

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

@a6m5: Thanks! I haven't posted here in so long is because many of the HW cars I'm hunting down aren't appearing and I have checked many stores for them, even on The Strip and other tourist attractions for them. And I'm getting back to model car and figurines of favorite series of movies and games... So it has been sometime, but I have to see what new here and on Instagram HW collectors to fuel my "to the store-mobile" and/or rsise up a Cano "screw you, I wanted it!" or maybe both.

But I have to say the Nismo cars are some of the best looking Tomicas I have seen in sometime since visiting here in months. So I must start a Amazon or ebay account real soon.... And MUST ACQUIRE ME NISMOS... NAO!

 

[ScottPuss20]

I don't necessarily agree, but IMO, I would say that their bang-for-the-buck is right there with TLVs, if not better.

Yeah totally. You know, I actually believe that TLV's are overpriced - paying an extra $10 compared to a Kyosho which isn't much worse in terms of quality is stupid IMO. Yes, the TLV's are fantastic in terms of quality, but if the prices were cheaper, I'd buy them far more often then I do. Kyosho also provide more variety than TLV does, so it's more than a substitute for me. They pretty much co-exist in my cabinet let's just say.

 

[AOS-]

2016 HW Games Velocita

S'not bad overall. I dig the colour scheme, but it's still not as cool as the HW livery.




2015 MBX Adventure City Jaguar F-Type Coupe (only room for two)

Tis might be a good time to snap some of my favouritest castings.​

 

[VXR]

That's just the Matchbox F-Type cast, isn't it?

 

[AOS-]

just

Oh I see how it is. I'm onto you.



Jokes. Yes it's the Matchbox. The wheels are the biggest giveaway.

 

[scholesy1899]

That's just the Matchbox F-Type cast, isn't it?

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Adventure City is to Matchbox as Workshop, Showroom etc. is to HW?!?!?! 👍

 

[a6m5]

Picked up some Hot Wheels while shopping for groceries..... They are track cars for my de nephews(except the Honda bike).

But yes, you see the multipack at the bottom. I never buy those!!!!

Spoiler

Datsun truck & Camaro(I'm partial to these) are why. It's $9.47 for 9 cars, but I figure I can ditch the rest to my nephews as track cars as well. It's the rigged math I use to justify dumb spending.

Tis might be a good time to snap some of my favouritest castings.

You know I love your photos, but this Jag... One of your best. 👍

@a6m5: Thanks! I haven't posted here in so long is because many of the HW cars I'm hunting down aren't appearing and I have checked many stores for them, even on The Strip and other tourist attractions for them. And I'm getting back to model car and figurines of favorite series of movies and games... So it has been sometime, but I have to see what new here and on Instagram HW collectors to fuel my "to the store-mobile" and/or rsise up a Cano "screw you, I wanted it!" or maybe both.

But I have to say the Nismo cars are some of the best looking Tomicas I have seen in sometime since visiting here in months. So I must start a Amazon or ebay account real soon.... And MUST ACQUIRE ME NISMOS... NAO!

I think the NISMO cars you are referring to are the Kyoshos, but I totally agree with you, @CLowndes888 & others that they are awesome(I've raved about them in my blog as well). Good to have you back bro. 👍

Yeah totally. You know, I actually believe that TLV's are overpriced - paying an extra $10 compared to a Kyosho which isn't much worse in terms of quality is stupid IMO. Yes, the TLV's are fantastic in terms of quality, but if the prices were cheaper, I'd buy them far more often then I do. Kyosho also provide more variety than TLV does, so it's more than a substitute for me. They pretty much co-exist in my cabinet let's just say.

I totally agree on the high prices of TLVs, and that's another thing I've mentioned in my blog repeatedly. As a collector in the U.S., this is the problem I run into:

TLV - Too expensive, but nobody else matches their vehicle selection, or quality, so I pay the discounted price(amiami, Japan Booster). If I was forced to pay MSRP, I may find another hobby.

Kyosho - Great cars, priced right considering the quality. Problem: Blind box system, and/or almost automatic that I'd be forced to pay premium markup over the MSRP.

Again, I totally agree on Tomica Limited Vintage. If old release Shell, or Idemitsu tank lorry cost $150, I'm down, because that's what the secondary/collectible market commands. When MSRP of new Silvia Super Silhouette cars reach nearly $70 range, I have big problem with that. It's worth about $40 to me, maybe $50. Thankfully, discount sellers like amiami & Japan Booster will sell it closer to my preferred price than the MSRP.

 

[Spacegoat]

Love that.

Awesome read, thoroughly enjoyed it. 👍 Especially liked that Suhaimee guy's post, the Toyopet crown! What a cool model to start off a TLV collection with.

Oh, just been sniffing around many asiles in stores and the web for scales vehicles. Than and busy from life, saving tge world, and fending off monsters and villians etc.....

Great to hear from you again, mate. 👍

 

[RCKakashi14]

 

[a6m5]

I've yet to open the yellow 400R. So much backlog of everything.

Love that.

Awesome read, thoroughly enjoyed it. 👍 Especially liked that Suhaimee guy's post, the Toyopet crown! What a cool model to start off a TLV collection with.

Thanks & yeah, totally agree on the Australian Rally Toyota Crown. Heck of a car to start off your collection with!

 

[yabiggoose]

I've yet to open the yellow 400R. So much backlog of everything.

Send it to me, I'll do it for you. For free even.

 

[AOS-]

Datsun truck & Camaro(I'm partial to these) are why. It's $9.47 for 9 cars, but I figure I can ditch the rest to my nephews as track cars as well. It's the rigged math I use to justify dumb spending.

You can ditch that green Prototype H24 over at my house. Damn multipack exclusives.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Matchbox L case images.

Some highlights:

And am I the only person that loves this thing?

 

[yabiggoose]

Haha that Skyline actually looks pretty crap.

 

[a6m5]

You can ditch that green Prototype H24 over at my house. Damn multipack exclusives.

That thing sucks on a downhill track. Imma very experienced hot wheels racer(who saw this coming few years ago?).

Haha that Skyline actually looks pretty crap.

If I find it for $1 locally, I'd be stoked. If I don't, I don't see myself spending $3 & shipping for one.

 

[yabiggoose]

Yeah for $1USD (or $2-3AUD) it's okay. But the proportions still, for Matchbox, aren't great.

I did an overlay image months ago on here showing how off it is to a real one.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Funny story, my internet is so crap that it will only load half the photos on this page, the rest are broken.

And good luck finding that Skyline on the pegs.

 

[shellac10]

You guys take awesome photographs.

So I finally acquired the Hot Wheels Vintage Racing Smokey Yunick Camaro from years ago. Only need two more Mustangs to complete the Trans Am vehicles released in that series. Thankfully, I'm only completing the American Trans AM series since I'll never acquire John Morton's Datsun. (Besides, if I am going to shell out that kind of money for the Datsun, it'll be for the RLC release to accompany my RLC 240Z.)

 

[a6m5]

I think I have that one, but I had to get it loose. I didn't realize it at the time, but Vintage Racing was a super winner for premium lines. I try to bring this up as much as possible: I could not find the Vintage Racing 510 on the pegs. I had to pay $8-something(included shipping) online. I wasn't happy.

And good luck finding that Skyline on the pegs.

I know it.

 

[AOS-]

It's such a big winner even my Sam Posey Challenger is still carded.

Maybe I should cash in on that now since I never look at it.

 

[Spacegoat]

I could not find the Vintage Racing 510 on the pegs. I had to pay $8-something(included shipping) online.

I paid around double that for mine.

 

[a6m5]

It's such a big winner even my Sam Posey Challenger is still carded.

Maybe I should cash in on that now since I never look at it.

Sell the other stuff. Keep the classics!

I paid around double that for mine.

You got ripped off then. I feel so bad for you.

 

[VXR]

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Adventure City is to Matchbox as Workshop, Showroom etc. is to HW?!?!?! 👍

Ah, I wasn't sure. I haven't bought enough Matchbox lately to know the different lines.

 

[MCNAGTROC]

Just checked the Mail today!!!!!


Got my Hotwheels G 2020 concept and Gran Turismo 5 SpecV. the 2020 is a pretty impressive casting with cool angles but the GTR is the same as usual casting from years ago with updated wheels. Packaging is very cool on both better than the original line of GT themed cars out a few months ago

 

[AOS-]

Sell the other stuff. Keep the classics!

Maybe I'll do both. The other stuff fetches negative money.

Edit: You know what wouldn't fetch negative money? A Karuwaza.

Kyosho Lambo Huracan Super Trofeo (Karuwaza)


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