1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[AOS-]

So the acquaintance of mine who used to consign Kyoshos now opens up his very own store

And can we use you as a forwarder to help build our collections as well as helping his business?

 

[RCKakashi14]

And can we use you as a forwarder to help build our collections as well as helping his business?

I'll ask him first if he can ship items from the store.

 

[Spacegoat]

These finally arrived.

Tomica Toyota 86, Tomica Premium Nissan Skyline, TLV Honda CR-X and TLV Fiat Panda.

Spoiler: Panda

TLV Fiat Panda 1100CLX by Jarrod, on Flickr

TLV Fiat Panda 1100CLX by Jarrod, on Flickr

TLV Fiat Panda 1100CLX by Jarrod, on Flickr

TLV Fiat Panda 1100CLX by Jarrod, on Flickr

Spoiler: CRX

TLV Honda Ballade Sports CR-X 1.5i by Jarrod, on Flickr

For some reason, the rest of the pics of the Honda won't load. Here's a link instead.

Spoiler: Skyline

Tomica Premium Nissan Skyline HT2000 Turbo RS by Jarrod, on Flickr

Tomica Premium Nissan Skyline HT2000 Turbo RS by Jarrod, on Flickr

Tomica Premium Nissan Skyline HT2000 Turbo RS by Jarrod, on Flickr

Spoiler: 86

Tomica Toyota 86 by Jarrod, on Flickr

Tomica Toyota 86 by Jarrod, on Flickr

 

[AOS-]

Dang Jarrod. Putting the light directly in front really brought out the plastic in the DR30's wheels!

But that Panda is cool though. Pandamnnnnnnn

 

[GroupB]

The Panda is the first TLV casting where it seems to me they got the basic shape wrong. The C-pillars and hatch on the model are slanted too far forward and make it look like a Renault 5. It's funny, because the Panda rendering on the box is dead on, while the car inside looks nothing like it.

 

[AOS-]

because the Panda rendering on the box is dead on, while the car inside looks nothing like it.

Same could be said about how hot the Hot Wheels look on paper compared to the physical thing.

 

[RCKakashi14]

What I bought from that new store I mentioned:

 

[a6m5]

Very sharp looking. 👍

TLV Fiat Panda

Looks amazing. Maybe I should've bought one. *sweat rolls down*

TLV Honda Civic

Fail. So much fail. It's CR-X, or Civic Renaissance X, everybody knows that. Plus the car looks old, it looks like one of the old castings I have.... wait. I have had that. For sometime. I do like the color.

Tomica Premium Nissan Skyline

TLV-like, don't you think? Very cool.

Tomica Toyota 86

Pork Chop Sandwiches. j/k It's okay.

The Panda is the first TLV casting where it seems to me they got the basic shape wrong. The C-pillars and hatch on the model are slanted too far forward and make it look like a Renault 5. It's funny, because the Panda rendering on the box is dead on, while the car inside looks nothing like it.

It looks pretty close to me? But I've never seen the real car, so I don't know. I might order the hardtop this month. Maybe.

P.S. What did you think about the new $70(discounted, amiami price) buses?

Same could be said about how hot the Hot Wheels look on paper compared to the physical thing.

$1, Andy. $1.

 

[AOS-]

$1 a lot of monay! That $1 can buy you anything at the dollar store! That's some mighty purchasing power! But no, not even the casting quality, I mean like some of those fantasy cars look super aggressive, and then the real thing is more tame than unsalted butter.

Speaking of purchasing power, you guys may or may not be excited to know that HobbySearch is having another round of Bargain Sales very soon, and I saw a TLV service truck for 840 yen. Looked like something you'd find for $23 USD on Japan Booster.

 

[Spacegoat]

Fail. So much fail.

Don't worry, I'm an idiot.

It looks pretty close to me?

I'd say, looking at the box after what @GroupB said. It's definitely noticeable now that the c-pillar on the actual model is slanted more, than the artwork on the box. Weird.

Casting is really nice, though.

TLV-like, don't you think?

Why don't you open yours and tell me?

 

[a6m5]

$1 a lot of monay! That $1 can buy you anything at the dollar store! That's some mighty purchasing power! But no, not even the casting quality, I mean like some of those fantasy cars look super aggressive, and then the real thing is more tame than unsalted butter.

I get you, but that's been a general standard in toy industry forever.

Speaking of purchasing power, you guys may or may not be excited to know that HobbySearch is having another round of Bargain Sales very soon, and I saw a TLV service truck for 840 yen. Looked like something you'd find for $23 USD on Japan Booster.

Are they the one that doesn't ship overseas?

Don't worry, I'm an idiot.

I'm kidding.

I'd say, looking at the box after what @GroupB said. It's definitely noticeable now that the c-pillar on the actual model is slanted more, than the artwork on the box. Weird.

Okay. 👍

Casting is really nice, though.

It looks way more attractive than I imagined.

Why don't you open yours and tell me?

This one I did see coming. I'll open mine soon. I've only had it for like a week. I think.

 

[AOS-]

Are they the one that doesn't ship overseas?

Nope. They do overseas. They should, given that there's an English site and that you have to specify your country.

 

[Spacegoat]

I've only had it for like a week. I think.

Feels like a lot more to me.

 

[GroupB]

It looks pretty close to me? But I've never seen the real car, so I don't know.

TLV. C-pillar is too narrow and canted too far forwards.

Real Pandas. The thick, upright C-pillar gives it a totally different look, almost Soviet or Eastern European.

TLV model is way off IMO. I'd like to see it without the black accent paint around the quarter windows. That is way too prominent and may change the perception.

 

[yabiggoose]

I had a friend from kindergarten through highschool whose parents had a Panda of that bodyshape and yeah the TLV proportions are noticeably inaccurate.

 

[a6m5]

Looking at the pics, black trim/moulding stuff around the windows caught my eye as well. Just about expectedly, they look too wide.

 

[TorqueHappenS08]

 

[ScottPuss20]

So the acquaintance of mine who used to consign Kyoshos now opens up his very own store:
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There's an Alfa Romeo 4C. In 1:64 scale. Made by Kyosho. GET OUT OF TOWN!
I MUST buy one.

 

[AOS-]

TLV. C-pillar is too narrow and canted too far forwards.
TLV model is way off IMO.

TLV proportions are noticeably inaccurate.

Looking at the pics, black trim/moulding stuff around the windows caught my eye as well. Just about expectedly, they look too wide.

Guys, guys, guys... It's a ten-dollar car! Relax! This ain't AUTOart, kiddies!

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

I went to Walmart to see if they had anything new and they did. Well, there were actually a few more Gran Turismo hotwheels, but they were about $5.50 per car. I just bought these 2 with the LM002 for now.

 

[a6m5]

Guys, guys, guys... It's a ten-dollar car! Relax! This ain't AUTOart, kiddies!

Canadian after all. We were starting to have doubts.

 

[yabiggoose]

Guys, guys, guys... It's a ten-dollar car! Relax! This ain't AUTOart, kiddies!

I'm perfectly calm just stating that it is horribly inaccurate which is the sorta thing you normally complain about.

 

[AOS-]

I'm perfectly calm just stating that it is horribly inaccurate which is the sorta thing you normally complain about.

Yeah and I is enacting you guys getting hostile about an opinion.

I thought we got over this too.

In any case, I should probably point it out again it was all in good humour.

 

[Nessy]

TLV. C-pillar is too narrow and canted too far forwards.
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Real Pandas. The thick, upright C-pillar gives it a totally different look, almost Soviet or Eastern European.
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TLV model is way off IMO. I'd like to see it without the black accent paint around the quarter windows. That is way too prominent and may change the perception.

I think you're exaggerating a wee bit. Doesn't look too bad to me. Don't get me wrong, it's not spot on. It's just far from being "way off", IMO.

 

[a6m5]

I knew all along. It would take an Italian Panda to bring Nessy back.

Regardless of the accuracy, it seems to be a very neat casting. 👍

 

[Nessy]

I knew all along. It would take an Italian Panda to bring Nessy back.

Kinda lost interest in diecast for a bit, and just happened to be browsing the rumble strip.

I think due to the angle of perspective, of Jarrod's awesome Panda pic (the red colour helps disguise it's actual form). Then for it to be compared with a pic from a completely different perspective, was a bit misleading. Hence the reply.

Can't believe this thread moves so quick! Plenty to catch up on.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Bought this at a meijer must've missed a set because they had the Silverado, ranchero and the brat on the pegs one of each

 

[RCKakashi14]

So I bought three Kyoshos for just 20 USD.

Yep, buy three for 20 USD.


- blue F12 Berlinetta

- blue Alfa Romeo 156 GTA

- silver Dino 308 GT4

 

[AOS-]

2016 Night Burnerz Wheels that don't roll Dodge Viper ACR.

2016 Tooned Purple-orange-yellow-done-to-death Tarmac Attack

2016 BMW 100th Anniversary So glad I didn't cave on eBay '92 BMW M3


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[VXR]

I was happy to find the Matchbox Forest Ranger in my local Asda yesterday. A nice mainline for sure.