1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[AOS-]

Received my first Kyosho yesterday. Just looking at them... Wow! And I haven't even taken them out of the box.

What kind of Kyosho though? Old mainline? New mainline? Beads?

While you're busy gawking at it, I'll post this one:

2017 Spark Porsche 956 1982 Winner Le Mans 24 Hrs

 

[CodeRedR51]

Did they blacklist you?

Don't think so, email didn't say anything. I hardly order from them anymore.

 

[shellac10]

What kind of Kyosho though? Old mainline? New mainline? Beads?

While you're busy gawking at it, I'll post this one:

2017 Spark Porsche 956 1982 Winner Le Mans 24 Hrs

Kyosho Original Porsche 930 Turbo and a Beads Le Mans Porsche.

I have those Spark Models, too.

 

[a6m5]

The auction prices are currently less than retail.

Amiami almost always have lower prices than Japanese retailer by my observation.

I just assumed that you had added a second Mazda to your AmiAmi order. 👍

I do have two TLVs from amiami, one I just picked up is the Kyosho (black test car).

Don't think so, email didn't say anything. I hardly order from them anymore.

They got them for sale on their website, but cancelled your preorder? Makes no sense.

Kyosho Original Porsche 930 Turbo and a Beads Le Mans Porsche.

I think I have those... At least one of them. They are finer examples of Kyosho. 👍

 

[Spacegoat]

I do have two TLVs from amiami, one I just picked up is the Kyosho (black test car).

Forgot about the Kyosho you were getting. Good stuff. 👍

 

[CodeRedR51]

Just bought THIS which I didn't even know existed. Went on there shopping for new Auto World stuff but decided to hold off as I will be in Phoenix tomorrow so I'll look there first.

 

[GroupB]

2017 Spark Porsche 956 1982 Winner Le Mans 24 Hrs

Does anyone make decals to fix the censorship? Probably not, but it would help.

 

[GTboyz]

Kyosho Original Porsche 930 Turbo.

Pictures please

 

[AOS-]

Pictures please

edit: oh that was a plural. Here:

 

[GTboyz]

Great scott...

 

[Venom800tt]

Dem Porsches and dat 787B

More stuff from me also:

 

[a6m5]

I didn't even know those Modern Classics cars were out yet. And when I think of Modern Classics:

Anyway, I got on here to whine about the K-Day tomorrow. I just ranted on the Hot Wheels Club website:

I was gonna go for the red RX-7(K-Day Exclusive), then I could find no information on which store, or what time, so I gave up. They send email to me today(day before the day), and I follow the link. They gave me the day & location for October in areas affected by the hurricanes....... But no time, or location for the places holding the K-Day tomorrow. It's hard to believe that they are actually failing to provide these very basic information due to whatever shortcomings. I'm an idiot & I couldn't be that inept without actually trying.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Most stores should have it. I'm not going right away, will be washing my car first then using the trip to KMart to blow the rest of the water off it that I can't get to. Hopefully there's an RX-7 left when I get there. If not, I'll hit a few stores in Phoenix.

 

[a6m5]

Most stores should have it. I'm not going right away, will be washing my car first then using the trip to KMart to blow the rest of the water off it that I can't get to. Hopefully there's an RX-7 left when I get there. If not, I'll hit a few stores in Phoenix.

It's usually at 9 or something, right? I'm too tired of them at this point. I'd rather pay scalpers.

Same email also mentioned this. Been interested in this casting for while(only w/real riders though), but just now, I snatched up one of these for pretty much the same price. Whole K-Day thing got me frustrated, but I'm all good now.

 

[Johnny1996]

Lord I haven't been to a K-day in so long. Like three or four years since the last time I went. I actually thought about going to this one, but decided I should probably keep what little I have left in my wallet at the moment. All $25 or so.

 

[GTboyz]

I probably should avoid Hot Wheels thread for awhile, everyone is getting Modern Classics so easy while Indonesia didn't get one unless you have a friend in America. Buying online will cost around $10-$13 lol.

Never wanted these cars so bad i'm actually jealous

 

[CodeRedR51]

It's usually at 9 or something, right? I'm too tired of them at this point. I'd rather pay scalpers.

Same email also mentioned this. Been interested in this casting for while(only w/real riders though), but just now, I snatched up one of these for pretty much the same price. Whole K-Day thing got me frustrated, but I'm all good now.

I'm here now, long line. And I'm only here for 1 car.

 

[domalorite]

Tomica #19 Ford GT Concept Car Silver

Silver is a much better colour on this casting. I think it looks great!


Dream Tomica #148 The Circuit Wolf: Lotus Europa SP

Another bent plastic wing. Come on Takara Tomy! But this one is more excusable than that other one.

 

[Aerocoupe]

I went to my local Kmart for K-Day, and the place was practically dead. One other guy who got there before me wheeled off with a bunch, but otherwise I was able to pick through everything and get what I wanted.

There were still a good amount of both blue and red RX7s sitting on the table, too. Guess I chose the right store today.
I also would've loved to find the blue Camaro ZL1 and the $TH Fairlady, but I can't complain.

These also came home with me:

 

[Johnny1996]

According to my buddy who did go to the collector event, it was almost empty where he went. Only three people other than him. But the employee running the event completely disregarded the instructions and handed one case to every person and wouldn't let them have any more, keeping the remaining ones sealed and started taking them to the back. Then someone caused a scene over it and was told to leave by another employee who stepped in, which then resulted in an even bigger scene to the point of the store manager getting involved. I'm not sure what happened next since I haven't gotten a response yet.

 

[shellac10]

Refocusing my collection... Again.

Going to be off-loading a bunch of AW and TLV on ebay fairly soon.

 

[Sonygamer455]

Well hello guys! I hope ya'll have been great lately! My brother took me on a completely unexpected trip to the Collectors Antique Mall yesterday, first time I've been all year! I didn't have any money, but my brother said he would buy some for me with a $20 budget. Despite the small budget, I was still able to get some good ones from there. Thankfully the selection wasn't as big as before, so sticking to the budget wasn't as hard I anticipated. My brother also got a few I want to share as well.

Anyways, here are mine that I got:
Tipping Lorry/Tipper. Love this little Corgi. Though I already have this one in great shape and my brother has a beat up one, I bought this one to do wheel swaps. Would love to put some off road tires on it somehow, don't think I have ever seen this done before for this old Corgi. $1

Sharkrusier. Always loved this casting and this particular one is one I have wanted for quite a while now. Engine may be a little rough, but it's only $1 so why not? $1

Speed Blaster. Just another casting I got simply because I liked the color. The color of the casting and that Hot Wheels logo just looks so original, I can't help but like it! $1

Sol-Aire CX4. I just had to get this one when I saw it because I honestly don't have any California Customs in my entire collection and I also love the color! It's a little beat, but it still rolls fine and it was only a $1, so it was well worth it for me!

I really don't have very many pink Hot Wheels in my collection, so it's good to have these!

Dodge Rampage. This is an awesome casting that I really wish I had a more of! Tampos may be a bit beat, axles aren't too warped, but it still looks good to me. If I can figure out to install new axles without taking it apart, I may do that for this one. $8

Rapid Transit. Wanted one of these for years now and now I finally have one! If it weren't for me going through the same area twice, I would have never saw it. The plastic on top is a little dirty, but it could probably be cleaned up. Overall the casting is in great shape and I am happy to finally own it. $8


That's it for my purchases, here is what my brother got:

Bronco 4-Wheeler. My brother loves Broncos and trucks, so it wasn't hard imagine why he got this one. Can't say I blame him because I dig this casting myself and I probably would have got it if I wasn't on a budget. It's beat, but it still rolls and it still looks good! $7

Thunder Roller. I found this truck in a basket and showed it to him, he decided he liked it so he got it. I kind of wanted it, but I wasn't too sure if I was going to get it, so I let him take it. The front bumper is damaged sadly and the front left wheel doesn't roll, but otherwise it looks good! It's ironic he gets a truck like this because about two years ago I got a Long Gone with a similar problem. Both are big rigs!

40's Woodie. Now this is one that has been sitting in the antique mall since 2012, possibly even longer and I nearly got back in 2012, but I think I chose the Seasider over it though. I have considered getting it time and time again, but it ultimately ended up being overshadowed by the purchases I have gotten over the years. I once again considered buying, but like previous times, it happened again and I wasn't sure I wanted to give up the Rampage or the Rapid Transit for it. So my brother decided he liked it apparently and bought it. I was a little gutted he got it instead of me, but then again he lives with me and since we share our collection together, I guess I should be glad at least one of us has it. $10

^The casting itself is still in good shape and looks nice. It also has an adjustable rear suspension as well.

Of course, here is the receipt for our purchases in case anyone is skeptical. I am aware the Tipping Lorry has $1.50 price tag, but Jack let me have it for less. Seems once I told Jack I was on a $20 budget, he eased off on the prices more than usual. We both spent $20 even!

I have a few interesting finds from the place I will post later on and some other old ones I bought elsewhere.

 

[Johnny1996]

Dodge Rampage

YES! Both for the old release that it is and for it being my favorite version of it. Not to mention the three wheeler.

 

[a6m5]

I'm glad some of you guys had fun going out shopping! I am sorry @Johnny1996 missed out on another interesting incident though. :tup: I can understand where the store was coming from, wanting to save the sealed cases for later, but yeah, that's shortchanging the handful of people who actually showed up for the event. Pretty stingy & customer-unfriendly to say the least.

I'm sure lot of people didn't even bother with K-Day this time around, as it was almost like Kmart & Mattel wanted to keep it a secret. They barely announced the date(just barely), and no time, or locations were made available either. I saw one guy on HWC found it & posted it(pretty much this morning lol), but the list had just locations, and still had no time.

Me, I just wanted the red RX-7, so I looked at a handful of deals online, but I couldn't come to terms with eBay best offers. There was one seller on TTP who had good prices, but for some reason, he'd only list one by one & since I wanted two, I asked him if he could sell me two & how much..... no response.

I ended up going back to eBay. Four '95 RX-7s for $15, shipped. I didn't realize that Kaido Z car @Aerocoupe picked up were in these cases. Had I known, I would have researched more to attend the K-Day. State of how these events are being put together are so bad, it's tragic.

 

[Johnny1996]

I am sorry @Johnny1996 missed out on another interesting incident though. :tup: I can understand where the store was coming from, wanting to save the sealed cases for later, but yeah, that's shortchanging the handful of people who actually showed up for the event. Pretty stingy & customer-unfriendly to say the least.

I'm sure lot of people didn't even bother with K-Day this time around, as it was almost like Kmart & Mattel wanted to keep it a secret. They barely announced the date(just barely), and no time, or locations were made available either. I saw one guy on HWC found it & posted it(pretty much this morning lol), but the list had just locations, and still had no time.

I'm just glad I'm on break and didn't have to put up with any of it for once.

I always the September K-day as it being the week or weekend before my birthday. It helps but of course that's just me. Regardless though going by that, that's ridiculous.

 

[a6m5]

I always the September K-day as it being the week or weekend before my birthday. It helps but of course that's just me. Regardless though going by that, that's ridiculous.

I just checked HWC again, and one poster from Oregon says there were just three cases. I kinda doubt it was the one in my area, as one's I've attended in the past, there are almost enough sealed cases for group of somewhat large attendance.

Of course, they usually tell you time & place too, so who the eff knows.

 

[Johnny1996]

I just checked HWC again, and one poster from Oregon says there were just three cases. I kinda doubt it was the one in my area, as one's I've attended in the past, there are almost enough sealed cases for group of somewhat large attendance.

Of course, they usually tell you time & place too, so who the eff knows.

It was always the same way for my store.

 

[Sonygamer455]

YES! Both for the old release that it is and for it being my favorite version of it.

Indeed! They really didn't make very many of these after it came out nor did they make it for very long. All they have is this one, another one just like it with grey wheels and then a Mexico release with a white ATV and that was it! They really didn't produce enough of these in my opinion and I think this casting soooo underrated.

Thankfully they did a retool of it for the Hot Ones series back in 2012 and it has only some minor differences from the original. Though they have only made one other one in 2014 after it was retooled, I do hope they start producing more of these things. They really should come out with more of these instead of reissuing the VW Drag Bus every chance they get.

Not to mention the three wheeler.

Yep, one of my favorite touches! According to Hot Wheels Wikia it is a Honda ATV 3-Wheeler. Whats ironic about that is my uncle has one and even rode by on it just a minutes ago.

 

[Johnny1996]

@Sonygamer455 I feel the same way. It seems to be one of those castings that's popular but not popular enough to use more if you get what I mean. I'd love to see it used more or at least not be as hard to find as it seems to be for me at least.

Honda ATC185 I believe too. 👍

 

[VXR]

Chances of that red RX7 getting a European release are zero I take it?