1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[Spacegoat]

it's a b i g car.

It really is. I know the Mazda isn't a big car but side by side, the R33 makes the Cosmo look friggin miniscule in comparison.

 

[a6m5]

What shipping service do you usually use from AmiAmi?

I use the "air pacel" or whatever is between the EMS & registered mail. This service seems to be at least a week faster than the registered mail service I used to use & it's usually just $3, $4 more.

My order ballooned for the month of June. Grand total was $124 & change.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I use the "air pacel" or whatever is between the EMS & registered mail. This service seems to be at least a week faster than the registered mail service I used to use & it's usually just $3, $4 more.

My order ballooned for the month of June. Grand total was $124 & change.

Air Small Packet?

 

[a6m5]

Air Small Packet?

Yep, that's it. Thanks to L.A. Customs, registered service could take up to 3 weeks or so, but with air small packet, it's 1~1.5 weeks I think.

 

[AOS-]

Tarmac doesn't give any fraps about what you think about their decals. They're giving you more:

edit: oh god I just promoted an R35.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Picked this up last night too.

Wish they would make an RF version...

 

[shellac10]

So I will be in the Los Angeles area for a week next month? Does anyone know of any decent diecast stores? Specifically any that sell TLVs? I've been searching online and coming up empty. I'd imagine Little Tokyo may have a store that does, but Google searching has yielded zilch.

 

[a6m5]

Picked this up last night too.

Oversteer?

So I will be in the Los Angeles area for a week next month? Does anyone know of any decent diecast stores? Specifically any that sell TLVs? I've been searching online and coming up empty. I'd imagine Little Tokyo may have a store that does, but Google searching has yielded zilch.

I've been told that Kinokuniya book store chain carry TLVs in Asia. There is one in Japan Town(S.F.), but I don't know if there's one in Little Tokyo. One in my town doesn't carry one, but it's a small store.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Oversteer?

Yep.

 

[Spacegoat]

Tarmac doesn't give any fraps about what you think about their decals. They're giving you more:

Ooh, the Bathurst 12 hour GT-R.

*all of my money*

 

[CodeRedR51]

 

[a6m5]

Looking good.

Something I posted on my blog today:

GL VW Summer Festival Diorama

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Haven't found anything after the J case cars. My stores haven't been updating their stock including dumpbins. Hopefully I'll be able to get some Majorette cars when they start hitting Toys R US in July.

 

[Venom800tt]

So thanks to a friend giving me a few 1/64's he had (all Hot Wheels), I ended up buying a handful myself:

And the ones said friend gave me:

Also found these 1/64's at my mom's house last time I went:

(Porsche and Lambo are AUTOart, the Superbird is Hot Wheels)

 

[Spacegoat]

GL VW Summer Festival Diorama

That Beetle is so sweet, love the colour scheme. What is up with the rear window in the green Camper though?

 

[AOS-]

So thanks to a friend giving me a few 1/64's he had (all Hot Wheels), I ended up buying a handful myself:

And the ones said friend gave me:

Also found these 1/64's at my mom's house last time I went:

(Porsche and Lambo are AUTOart, the Superbird is Hot Wheels)

AY! WELCOME TO THE LITTLE BOYS CLUB!

caps.

 

[Venom800tt]

AY! WELCOME TO THE LITTLE BOYS CLUB!

caps.

lol, what is funny is the last 1/64's I bought were probably those two AUTOarts in the last pic. I have had them for maybe 15 years or so lol...

 

[a6m5]

So the TLV bus I bought from eBay seller in Russia finally arrived yesterday(ordered 4/23 ). In a bubble mailer. I mean, it was bubblewrapped inside, but come on. Bus was in perfect condition, except the mirrors on both sides were busted off:

Completely gone on the left, just head broke off on the right. Seller also taped the TLV box directly shut, which takes away from the value of the bus(condition of the packaging affects value of the car). I just sent a request in for a full refund. I hope he insured it.

What is up with the rear window in the green Camper though?

Classic GrrenLight amirite.

lol, what is funny is the last 1/64's I bought were probably those two AUTOarts in the last pic. I have had them for maybe 15 years or so lol...

Are those headlights resin/plastic, or tampo/decals? They really do look nice. 👍

 

[Venom800tt]

Are those headlights resin/plastic, or tampo/decals? They really do look nice. 👍

Tampo printed. I think later 1/64 AA's had actual plastic lenses, but I don't have any newer ones. I think they stopped making their 1/64 line in fact.

 

[a6m5]

Tampo printed. I think later 1/64 AA's had actual plastic lenses, but I don't have any newer ones. I think they stopped making their 1/64 line in fact.

Yes, they did. I liked their 1/64's, too. Thanks for the info. 👍

 

[GroupB]

So the TLV bus I bought from eBay seller in Russia finally arrived yesterday(ordered 4/23 ). In a bubble mailer. I mean, it was bubblewrapped inside, but come on. Bus was in perfect condition, except the mirrors on both sides were busted off:

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Completely gone on the left, just head broke off on the right. Seller also taped the TLV box directly shut, which takes away from the value of the bus(condition of the packaging affects value of the car). I just sent a request in for a full refund. I hope he insured it.

Was it in the description that the mirrors had been installed? That detracts from the value in and of itself.
Those are from the days when TLV DIY made sense. The mirrors are too fragile for transport, so there are no other options except to ship them separate from the vehicle.

 

[a6m5]

Was it in the description that the mirrors had been installed? That detracts from the value in and of itself.
Those are from the days when TLV DIY made sense. The mirrors are too fragile for transport, so there are no other options except to ship them separate from the vehicle.

It was, right in the pictures. From the buses I have, I knew that Tomytec actually put holes where the mirrors attach? I thought maybe the mirrors just snap in/out those holes, or the sellers will package it in the way to protect the mirrors(I cut holes in blisters around installed parts).

Even in domestic shipping situation, you pretty much have to package to protect, like it'll get kicked around, but so many seasoned sellers online package stuff like they've never shipped anything before, or that they are shipping something that are impossible to get damaged. To me, that's crazy, but I've worked in shipping department before:

 

[Spacegoat]

except the mirrors on both sides were busted off

Seller also taped the TLV box directly shut

Spoiler

Incredible the lack of luck you have with some of these sellers.

Classic GrrenLight amirite.

Yep. Typical GL hit or miss quality.

 

[a6m5]

Incredible the lack of luck you have with some of these sellers.

Probably because I buy so much online. You buy enough, you run into all sorts of sellers. Almost all of them are good though.

I did get a reply from the Russian seller. He suggested it's a 5-minute repair, but I think he's missing the point. There are differences between used toys & collectibles. We are now trying to figure out return postage, but I also suggested I'd take partial refund. Not looking forward to international shipping to Russia(it did take 2 months for it to arrive ).

Yep. Typical GL hit or miss quality.

It is a big miss. I think it's the same diorama I saw at my local Toys R Us? Three of them? All three had VW bus body coming off the chassis?

 

[domalorite]

Tomica D1 Professional Drift Grand Prix Series

Finally able to get this highly coveted golden oldie set. Now I can understand why. The tampo on these are astounding. The detail, resolution, accuracy, is really something.


IIado Custom Tomica Renault 5

Another oldie customised car.


Hot Wheels 1990 Honda Civic EF Pearl Aqua

This was actually my first HW purchase but I forgot about it until I was cataloging the other HW purchase.


Hot Wheels Car Culture Series 2017 Race Day

Don't think anyone can get bored of seeing more of these beauties.

 

[AOS-]

Finally able to get this highly coveted golden oldie set. Now I can understand why. The tampo on these are astounding. The detail, resolution, accuracy, is really something.

Nice grab on that.

Don't think anyone can get bored of seeing more of these beauties.

I almost am.

 

[domalorite]

Nice grab on that.

Brand new condition at a great price. Catch of the day!

 

[GroupB]

IIado Custom Tomica Renault 5

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Another oldie customised car.

Even customized cars have to be censored?

 

[domalorite]

Even customized cars have to be censored?

I am guessing it's more to avoid any Japanese tobacco advertising laws, than using unlicensed names.

 

[Spacegoat]

Probably because I buy so much online. You buy enough, you run into all sorts of sellers. Almost all of them are good though.

That's true. Just some of the stories about things you've bought and the way they've been packaged. Boggles the mind as to way they'd send them that way in the first place.

Tomica D1 Professional Drift Grand Prix Series

What a cool looking set. Nice score. 👍