1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[a6m5]

So uh.. is this an error or just variation? One missing the GTR emblem

All I can say is lol. I'm not sure.

Will you hate me if I said I prefer the Gazelle in this set of pics? It's just such an unusual convertible, plus the Trans Am-like paintjob never gets old! Although in terms of quality the 787B wipes the floor with it, mind you... It also matches the color scheme on your pistol a little too well. Is it the real car personification of the pistol?

Gazelle livery is kind of out there. Glock shot was just to show scale, but damn, it just looks really good to me...

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Gazelle livery is kind of out there. Glock shot was just to show scale, but damn, it just looks really good to me...

It's certainly unusual for a JDM car, so I don't blame you for being iffy about it. Is the model quality any good, at least?
As for the Mazda, I'll be calling it the 787G from now on, since it matches the gun so darn well in terms of color! Plus, it probably does feel like you're driving around with a loaded gun if you were in its driver's seat...

 

[a6m5]

It's certainly unusual for a JDM car, so I don't blame you for being iffy about it. Is the model quality any good, at least?

Quality is superb, but I think it was $34 or something like that, shipped? To me, it's not worth that. Another overpriced TLV.

Plus, it probably does feel like you're driving around with a loaded gun if you were in its driver's seat...

I've seen the cockpit footage. I'd be way more nervous inside the 787B than handling a 9mm handgun.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Quality is superb, but I think it was $34 or something like that, shipped? To me, it's not worth that. Another overpriced TLV.

I don't know, I've seen worst overpriced TLVs (cough Super Silhouettes cough cough)... And really, it makes some sense for Seibu models to be more expensive than normal TLVs. Seibu Keisatsu is on par with shows like CSI: Miami and such when it comes to popularity in its home country. Just like any rendition of Horatio Caine's Hummer would be pricey for the car model being represented, so are Seibu cars. In the Gazelle's defense, it's not exactly a common version of the model...

I've seen the cockpit footage. I'd be way more nervous inside the 787B than handling a 9mm handgun.

And some say 1930 Grand Prix drivers were the only true manly drivers... I wouldn't pass any Group C prototype driver without giving him a medal for bravery, really.
But look on the "bright" side; if you went to the Pearly Gates, at least the soundtrack would be glorious!

 

[a6m5]

I don't know, I've seen worst overpriced TLVs (cough Super Silhouettes cough cough)... And really, it makes some sense for Seibu models to be more expensive than normal TLVs. Seibu Keisatsu is on par with shows like CSI: Miami and such when it comes to popularity in its home country. Just like any rendition of Horatio Caine's Hummer would be pricey for the car model being represented, so are Seibu cars. In the Gazelle's defense, it's not exactly a common version of the model...

I don't think the original Super Silhouettes were overpriced, but the prices did skyrocket in the secondary market(eBay).

And some say 1930 Grand Prix drivers were the only true manly drivers... I wouldn't pass any Group C prototype driver without giving him a medal for bravery, really.
But look on the "bright" side; if you went to the Pearly Gates, at least the soundtrack would be glorious!

But you'd be dead!

 

[domalorite]

Tomica Limited Vintage 5000Km to Glory Datsun Bluebird 1600 SSS 1969 Red

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Nice high quality release for TLV this month.

Korei Custom Tomica XBox Mercedes AMG GT R

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Tomy Mall Original Tomica Premium Lancia Stratos HF Rally
Tomica Premium #19 Lancia Stratos HF Rally

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Much prefer the original verison

 

[CodeRedR51]

This just randomly showed up when I was purchasing something else on eBay and it caught by eye because the Buy It Now was $4.99.

Then I saw the shipping costs.

 

[yabiggoose]

This just randomly showed up when I was purchasing something else on eBay and it caught by eye because the Buy It Now was $4.99.

Then I saw the shipping costs.

Should report it.

 

[GTboyz]

So this is kinda cool, shame the black one is US exclusive.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

I don't think the original Super Silhouettes were overpriced, but the prices did skyrocket in the secondary market(eBay).

Fair enough, but new ones already come with overly-inflated price tags, even worse than getting them later due to popular demand... Soon they'll become pieces only for those with monster budgets with how prices spiked.

But you'd be dead!

At least you'd be a badass in Heaven. As soon as God knew the reason behind your death, he'd go "Respect, mah man, respect" and let you in with little resistance. Beats passing away due to accidental gun explosion, no?

 

[AOS-]

So this is kinda cool, shame the black one is US exclusive.

Nothing a little bit of black paint can't solve.

 

[CodeRedR51]

👍

 

[GTboyz]

👍

Rear tires too small imo.

 

[VXR]

After what seemed like a torturous few months, I'm now getting a steady stream of new HW in my city. Snapped up some A Case and a couple of 2017 cars today at my Asda. Then came to work after 2 weeks off and finally got the black/gold NSX. Love the JPS/Senna connection.

 

[a6m5]

Fair enough, but new ones already come with overly-inflated price tags, even worse than getting them later due to popular demand... Soon they'll become pieces only for those with monster budgets with how prices spiked.

True.

At least you'd be a badass in Heaven. As soon as God knew the reason behind your death, he'd go "Respect, mah man, respect" and let you in with little resistance. Beats passing away due to accidental gun explosion, no?

But I'm alive!

This just randomly showed up when I was purchasing something else on eBay and it caught by eye because the Buy It Now was $4.99.

Then I saw the shipping costs.

What a:censored:

Nothing a little bit of black paint can't solve.

Love the JPS/Senna connection.

What's that?

 

[Niku Driver HC]

👍

Aah, the Striped Tomato... Feels good to see it in scale model form. You'd think it'd be a more frequent sight there... I'd buy it, no second thoughts required. It'd make a sweet teammate to the Smokey & Bandit Pontiacs I already own!

But I'm alive!

Well yes, but one must be careful with the God of Guns... He's a cruel man, that one. He can literally give you too much bang for your buck!

 

[GTboyz]

Just remembered Hot Wheels made a S&H Torino too, but i guess not as detailed as Greenlight.

 

[Spacegoat]

TLV Seibu Keisatsu Gazelle

Is that a phone on the centre console? That car didn't interest me much when it first came up for order (I'll be brutally honest it still doesn't. ) Nice details though. The 787b too. 👍

This just randomly showed up when I was purchasing something else on eBay and it caught by eye because the Buy It Now was $4.99.

 

[a6m5]

I had a big eBay seller cancel my order this morning. "Item is damaged or lost" is the reason. I might give them a neutral feedback, I don't know. People give negative feedback for stuff like that, what would you guys do?

That Johnny Lightning diorama I had to return to seller, USPS didn't show tracking for FIVE DAYS. I thought my local post office lost it on the first day or something & I was getting ready to lose $25 or whatever, scan shows up today in L.A.(first scan). USPS needs to get their act together, they have absolutely sucked lately.

Tracking for AmiAmi orders I paid on the 10/28 & 10/31 are still showing Japan..... AmiAmi & Japan Post's been SLOW with this shipment, but I now get the feeling that US Customs & USPS is also sitting on these two packages. Pretty frustrating stuff.

Is that a phone on the centre console?

I don't know....

*checks*

I think it's actually a twinkie covered in white mold?

Added this pic to the blog. Nice catch. 👍

That car didn't interest me much when it first came up for order (I'll be brutally honest it still doesn't. ) Nice details though.

My take on it's about the same.

The 787b too. 👍

787B pwns Gazelle!

Well yes, but one must be careful with the God of Guns... He's a cruel man, that one. He can literally give you too much bang for your buck!

I'm worried about the people who loads the ammo, god(s), they do whatever they are going to do, not worried about it!

 

[Casey]

Picked up these two a few days ago. The 240z looks great, I might uncard it and take some photos of it tomorrow.

 

[Spacegoat]

I think it's actually a twinkie covered in white mold?

I've never had a Twinkie but what I've learnt from movies and TV. I think they're invincible.

787B pwns Gazelle!

Totally. 👍

 

[a6m5]

I've never had a Twinkie but what I've learnt from movies and TV. I think they're invincible.

They are all wrong. I get a box of them occasionally(they are nasty), but Twinkies have short shelf life.

What I discovered recently though, two wrongs sometimes do make right. Not a fan of fudge, or Twinkies. They started selling these fudge covered Twinkies & they are actually pretty good.

Picked up these two a few days ago. The 240z looks great, I might uncard it and take some photos of it tomorrow.
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Mine's still both carded. Not a fan of that Z casting, but Advan livery looks nice. RX-7's a killer.

 

[yabiggoose]

No Mercedes :/ bought a spare Renault 5 to uncard.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

I'm worried about the people who loads the ammo, god(s), they do whatever they are going to do, not worried about it!

Fair enough, they are the most direct threat after all. Gods take a little longer to do their holy punishment and whatnot...

Oh, and the Twinkie bit made me laugh, great one. Now I'll be unable to see car phones in a different light! But isn't that white Twinkie covered in whipped cream or something? I don't remember "white mold" being one of its flavours...

 

[VXR]

@a6m5 the black with gold paint scheme is reminiscent of the JPS Lotus he drove and of course his hand in the development of the NSX.

 

[Spacegoat]

but Twinkies have short shelf life.

My whole life has been a lie.

Also, fudge makes everything better. Fact.

No Mercedes :/ bought a spare Renault 5 to uncard.

Nice scores. 👍

 

[a6m5]

I don't remember "white mold" being one of its flavours...

They all dead.....

@a6m5 the black with gold paint scheme is reminiscent of the JPS Lotus he drove and of course his hand in the development of the NSX.

Makes perfect sense. Thanks! 👍

My whole life has been a lie.

It's more shocking than finding out that the Santa was fictional.... Put the rope down Jarrod!

Also, fudge makes everything better. Fact.

Not a fan, but in this case, absolutely true!

 

[Niku Driver HC]

They all dead.....

What, the Twinkies? I do know they had an announced death at one point, but didn't they return from the candy dead like... well, a dead candy? Unless they just leave and return at will, like that annoying parent who can't quite live for himself...

 

[Spacegoat]

It's more shocking than finding out that the Santa was fictional....

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Next thing you'll be telling me that the Easter Bunny isn't real either!

 

[GTboyz]