1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[RCKakashi14]

Window shopping:

 

[Spacegoat]

You should learn from me.

No thanks, I've learnt enough bad habits from you during my time here.

Have I mentioned that you're a bad influence?

And I think this is the only post in my blog where I went head-to-head with another collector & his model.

I'm not sure who that collector is but I'm guessing he has excellent tastes in cars.

That Crown custom is cool, not sure about the wheels but the colour is sweet. 👍

Tomytec sales associate of the month!

They can pay me in Nissan Prairie's.

 

[a6m5]

Window shopping:

Shopping for my Christmas gift early again are we Kakashi? The hunt is over! I will take the black box Tomica Kenmeri please!

Edit: Just caught the Tetsujin in the last shot. Awesome.

No thanks, I've learnt enough bad habits from you during my time here.

Have I mentioned that you're a bad influence?

I'm confused. Are you referring to my shelf dcplan? Because I'm full of it.

I'm not sure who that collector is but I'm guessing he has excellent tastes in cars.

I think you learned by watching me. I think you are now the Japanesegoat.

That Crown custom is cool, not sure about the wheels but the colour is sweet. 👍

Tell you what, you preorder the green Crown, I'll preorder both green & police.

They can pay me in Nissan Prairie's.

You need help Jarrod. You need help.

 

[Spacegoat]

Tell you what, you preorder the green Crown, I'll preorder both green & police.

Still thinking about the green one.

I'm very disappointed you haven't gone for the grey Crown. It's so sparkly, you need it!

You need help Jarrod. You need help.

That's old news.

 

[a6m5]

Still thinking about the green one.

I'm very disappointed you haven't gone for the grey Crown. It's so sparkly, you need it!

If they were the one's with round headlights, I might have. Square lights are not as cool.

That's old news.

👍

 

[GTboyz]

Didn't manage to get a new Hakosuka and Mazda Repu on my vacation in Perth but at least i got these :')

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Window shopping:

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And you brought nothing from such a well-endowed store? That's quite the strong willpower to avoid falling into so many traps...

 

[RCKakashi14]

And you brought nothing from such a well-endowed store? That's quite the strong willpower to avoid falling into so many traps...

I have standards.

 

[GroupB]

If they were the one's with round headlights, I might have. Square lights are not as cool.

👍

Take a closer look. They're still round. It's just the 1973-74 conservative facelift that tried to tone down the radical look from '71-'72.

Also a note on the new Prairies--they are the cargo versions rather than passenger, which I didn't know even existed.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

I have standards.

What sort of standards? Anti-high-spending ones...? Because it'd be quite difficult to resist against over half the stuff on that store...

 

[CodeRedR51]

The new Racing Champions Buick Grand National's are hitting eBay. A little bit of price gouging going on at the moment. Going to wait and see if they drop.

 

[domalorite]

Tomica Limited Vintage NEO Seibu Vol.21 Gazelle

Nice car. The decals look like water slide decals though...


Tomica Limited Vintage NEO LV-N150a Gloria V30 Brougham White

Wanted the White version. Asked for the Black. Black all sold out. Bought the White. Complicated!

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Tomica Limited Vintage NEO Seibu Vol.21 Gazelle

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Nice car. The decals look like water slide decals though...

Shame about the waterslide decals, but I still really like this Gazelle casting. It's very unique even amidst TLV's massive car list, and the hood reminds me of the classic "Flaming Chicken" Pontiac Trans Ams, which is always a plus...

It's no Testarossa, but it's certainly a ride befitting of a 1980's hardboiled cop.

 

[Spacegoat]

Window shopping:

Out of interest. How much is the Silvia Silhouette retailing for?

Also a note on the new Prairies--they are the cargo versions rather than passenger, which I didn't know even existed.

Only difference I can see in the pics, compared to the older releases. Is that they don't have the third row of seats in the back? Guess that's why they call them cargo versions.

 

[Johnny1996]

I visited a hobby shop today and didn't buy anything, but they had all of the Race Day cars for sale as a complete set and carded for only for $15. However they were taped together with packing tape. For this reason I passed on them and went to look elsewhere in the store, but later decided to buy the cars anyway and crack them loose. Unfortunately as they came into my line of sight again they were in the process of being purchased.

These cars keep eluding me and I'm getting frustrated, especially since its mainly my own fault.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Out of interest. How much is the Silvia Silhouette retailing for?

Around 30 USD.

Anyhow, these are the next Tomica Premiums:

 

[Johnny1996]

Anyhow, these are the next Tomica Premiums:

Loving that Miura that actually isn't a Miura.

 

[Spacegoat]

Around 30 USD.

Jebus, I paid around double that when it was released.

Anyhow, these are the next Tomica Premiums:

Nice. 👍

 

[a6m5]

I get another shipment in paper envelope. I'm going "thanks a lot", then I see this on the shipping paper:

A "Doll Toy". Thanks again, Japanese shipper. I hope these sexy doll toys aren't broken inside:

Also got this in the mail today:

Take a closer look. They're still round. It's just the 1973-74 conservative facelift that tried to tone down the radical look from '71-'72.

I think I do recall the actual lenses being round, but the surround/bezel/housing things were squarish? I was too lazy to explain the details. Sorry.

Also a note on the new Prairies--they are the cargo versions rather than passenger, which I didn't know even existed.

This tidbit of news excites one goat in this thread, rather unproportionately.

The new Racing Champions Buick Grand National's are hitting eBay. A little bit of price gouging going on at the moment. Going to wait and see if they drop.

I bought the Regal thinking that they were Grand Nationals(still very nice). I'm on the fence this time around.

Wanted the White version. Asked for the Black. Black all sold out. Bought the White. Complicated!

I guess! White looks really good though. I can't see any other color beating white on this casting. 👍

I visited a hobby shop today and didn't buy anything, but they had all of the Race Day cars for sale as a complete set and carded for only for $15. However they were taped together with packing tape. For this reason I passed on them and went to look elsewhere in the store, but later decided to buy the cars anyway and crack them loose. Unfortunately as they came into my line of sight again they were in the process of being purchased.

These cars keep eluding me and I'm getting frustrated, especially since its mainly my own fault.

Weren't there like five cars in the series? $15's a really good price. Sorry you missed out.

Wha, wha, wha, wha, wha.........

It looks too good in this pic to be honest. Do you think they might pull a Matchbox Hakosuka Skyline on us, and actual release looks like this?

Loving that Miura that actually isn't a Miura.

Isn't it called Jota or something? I'm exactly like you. I couldn't have said it any better.

Jebus, I paid around double that when it was released.

I think I must've paid close to double, too.

 

[Johnny1996]

Weren't there like five cars in the series? $15's a really good price. Sorry you missed out.

Yes. And it could be worse. My friend missed out on an old Red Baron for $5. He later matched it up with the descriptions on South Texas Diecast and discovered that it was within the first 10 original releases of the car. The only reason he didn't get it was because his dad was the one paying and he didn't want to spend $5 on a loose Hot Wheels car.

Isn't it called Jota or something? I'm exactly like you. I couldn't have said it any better.

Sounds right but I really have no idea.

 

[Spacegoat]

"Doll Toy"

Spoiler

What is that TLV set, haven't seen that one before? Also, nice JL's. 👍

This tidbit of news excites one goat in this thread, rather unproportionately.

Just ordered the white one!

I was going to pass but seeing as it's a different variation and all that....

I think I must've paid close to double, too.

TomyTec maybe overestimated the demand for the Silvia's? Who cares though, they're still sweet.

 

[a6m5]

Yes. And it could be worse. My friend missed out on an old Red Baron for $5. He later matched it up with the descriptions on South Texas Diecast and discovered that it was within the first 10 original releases of the car. The only reason he didn't get it was because his dad was the one paying and he didn't want to spend $5 on a loose Hot Wheels car.

..... When I was a kid, I bought the most expensive thing I could find when my dad was paying for it.

Sounds right but I really have no idea.

We have to start a club. It's a frigging Miura!

"Doll Toy"

Spoiler

I'm in the mood for love.

What is that TLV set, haven't seen that one before?

Oh, you will see soon enough, my friend. I couldn't believe I never saw this set before. 1/64 taxi's, when they are done right, they are pretty cool, but this one..... OMG, this one.

Just ordered the white one!

I was going to pass but seeing as it's a different variation and all that....

You need to make a Nissan dealer & Nissan Service signs in 1/64 scale & convert your Tomicarama accordingly.

I also need to follow through on the Crown wagons, as I think you ordered the green one, too?

TomyTec maybe overestimated the demand for the Silvia's? Who cares though, they're still sweet.

I do! MSRP was unbelievably high. IMO, they are charging secondary market(eBay, etc.) prices straight out of factory! I hope those stupid $100 buses flop, too. They are crazy. 👎

 

[RCKakashi14]

I'll get the AMG GTR for sure...

 

[Spacegoat]

I'm in the mood for love.

The fact that it says "no battery", makes it even worse.

1/64 taxi's, when they are done right, they are pretty cool, but this one..... OMG, this one.

Sounds sweet. 👍

You need to make a Nissan dealer & Nissan Service signs in 1/64 scale & convert your Tomicarama accordingly.

Nissan service Prairie is going to look so good beside the Bluebird and Tow truck. Can't not wait.

I also need to follow through on the Crown wagons, as I think you ordered the green one, too?

Yes, I have.

Did I mention the white Prairie, too?

I hope those stupid $100 buses flop, too. They are crazy. 👎

I'll have to look again but I think AmiAmi has one of those new buses listed in their sale items? Tells you all you need to know about those.

 

[a6m5]

The fact that it says "no battery, makes it even worse.

I can take this to the whole new level, but probably poor form in the hot wheels thread.

Sounds sweet. 👍

I'm gonna try to post this one this weekend.

Nissan service Prairie is going to look so good beside the Bluebird and Tow truck. Can't not wait.

You might as well add that Nissan pickup to your collection, too. You've got to.

Yes, I have.

Did I mention the white Prairie, too?

I did it, dude. I also added the white TLV Gloria to the August order. After seeing one in @domalorite post, I had to. That thing's a beauty!

Yes. Yes, you did.

I'll have to look again but I think AmiAmi has one of those new buses listed in their sale items? Tells you all you need to know about those.

When they release the Tokyu bus, I'll have to do that one, but I'm boycotting the rest of the series. $100 for buses released years ago, not many available in the secondary market, yes. Yes, I can understand $100. Brand new MSRP of $100? They don't even look like $70 buses to me. Quality seems nice for maybe $50. Give me a break!

 

[Johnny1996]

..... When I was a kid, I bought the most expensive thing I could find when my dad was paying for it.

As most kids do right?

We have to start a club. It's a frigging Miura!

Is it car-that-looks-like-the-Miura-but-isn't specific? Because if not then will rare Vintage Racing Datsuns be a part of it? Asking for a friend who doesn't want to put his in any danger.

 

[Spacegoat]

I'm gonna try to post this one this weekend.

👍

Wait. I just remembered something. Have you posted those Biante's yet?

You might as well add that Nissan pickup to your collection, too. You've got to.

Forgot all about that one too.

Maybe one day.

Yes. Yes, you did.

Just making sure you didn't miss it.

 

[a6m5]

Is it car-that-looks-like-the-Miura-but-isn't specific? Because if not then will rare Vintage Racing Datsuns be a part of it? Asking for a friend who doesn't want to put his in any danger.

Are you selling it to a friend for cheap? Because I want to be that friend, Johnny.

👍

Wait. I just remembered something. Have you posted those Biante's yet?

I know, I know. It's just that, I already blogged the ones you had, so it's been on the backburner. It'll come. Someday.

Forgot all about that one too.

Maybe one day.

It's not that bad. I think it's usually $20 or less, or something. Do the Japan Booster $50 free ship deal. That should be your 2017 objective!

Just making sure you didn't miss it.

Am I this annoying when I bring up Scion xB/Toyota bB!?

 

[Spacegoat]

I know, I know. It's just that, I already blogged the ones you had, so it's been on the backburner.

Can't fault that. Fair enough. 👍

It's not that bad. I think it's usually $20 or less, or something.

$24 + $7 shipping. Does that $50 free shipping thing apply for those of us, down here?

Maybe, one day.

That should be your 2017 objective!

You're too late. I already completed it!

Am I this annoying when I bring up Scion xB/Toyota bB!?

No comment.

 

[Johnny1996]

Are you selling it to a friend for cheap? Because I want to be that friend, Johnny.

Hopefully this isn't too big but...

EDIT: Never mind it isn't working, but the answer is no.