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This finally showed up from Japan:
1/64 Model Collectors Thread
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https://fs-hobby.jp/feature/photo-report/57th-hobbyshow/57thsh-tomytec/
57th Annual Shizuoka Hobby show. This is all the Tomytec stuff. TL and Choro Qs.
57th Annual Shizuoka Hobby show. This is all the Tomytec stuff. TL and Choro Qs.
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Its an actual car dealer and Tomytec even link it on the product page
https://www.accel426.jp/
It looks like a dealer for old JDM cars, exactly what TLV release.
When I saw the Tomicarama I first thought of Spoon.
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- a6m5zero
Good call on the dealer. Looks like somewhat typical used car dealer, who also specialize in imports. Reminds me of used car classified magazines I used to enjoy browsing as a kid. They'd feature numerous dealers such as this accelerator(accel in Japanese).
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Great grabs for the price!
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What a shame that the VH Charger was never in the movie. It looks insanely awesome.
Individual sets, maybe? I'd be interested in the car hoist if that's the case.
Totally did not expect to see a '55 Chev Wagon, when I opened that link.
Very cool!
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- TakuKanonji22
If you didn’t get the chance to buy the TL Lexus LFA set, here’s a little consolation:
And it’s an entirely new casting too.
And it’s an entirely new casting too.
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I've been staying away from TLV for a while, but I am all over that FD like white on rice.
And the Euro Speed Car Culture set is hitting stores. Lamley hype to the extreme.
And the Euro Speed Car Culture set is hitting stores. Lamley hype to the extreme.
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Good call on the dealer. Looks like somewhat typical used car dealer, who also specialize in imports. Reminds me of used car classified magazines I used to enjoy browsing as a kid. They'd feature numerous dealers such as this accelerator(accel in Japanese).
Well, despite the garish colors, knowing that it is based on a real Japanese dealership changes my perception of the Tomicarama. Don't know that I can justify $80+ dollars, though...
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They should be. Looks to be very early in production though. Pretty much meh for me on all of those. I want a (Police, Fire, Train/Bus) Station!!
Black one is branded "Enfini"(JDM) instead of "Mazda".
Tomicarama generally climb in value, so you can probably expect to at least sell it for what you paid.
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Well to be fair, this goes for anything you want to try doing, with the possible goal of getting somewhat proficient at. I find people lack the patience to commit to anything and revert back to their regular routine. It's kinda dumb imho. I'm trying to break away from playing 5 hours of video games every night.
But anyway, diorama making is a solo activity, no one's around to judge you for your skill (nor should they, unless you're like me who likes to go that extra mile with getting good at trivial things), so it can be a relaxing thing to do and like anything you build, you get a great sense of accomplishment by the end of it.
If you want to do simple things, it can take several hours, maybe a whole day... if you want to really go over the top and get every speck of gravel and crack on the asphalt, that can take you weeks (if you work on it like an hour a day). But how much time you want to devote really comes down to how badly you want to make something you can wow yourself with. There isn't a deadline and it's not an assignment that determines if you can move on to the next grade in school... so no pressure. Some people spend all their evenings watching TV, while some do stuff. Building dioramas can be one of those things.
I recently spent 5 days building a 1:18 diorama that I'm so freakin' proud of.
The whole setup looks like this:
And produced photos like this:
If you're any at all interested in bringing a 1/64 diorama to life, I say go for it. You can get away with cheap crafting materials so long as you consider how to hide obvious elements like tape and glue.
There's this one dude who actively makes dioramas, scratchbuilds all his parts:
Cardboard, plaster, wood, glue, car sealer, as he writes.
Something like this isn't accomplished from the get-go. He has to have failed at his first several builds before he has learned how to nail the textures and capturing the minute details. A willingness to mind the details in an environment is what sets this guy apart from other works I've seen.
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I totally get all that. I was just saying, it's not something shellac, or anyone can just casually pick up few parts & materials & hope to put together something as pretty as Tomicarama sets. I do enjoy checking out dioramas alot, and I honestly believe it's a healthy hobby for anyone to get into. A therapeutic activity away from the real world grind, too. P.S. Your set looks really good. 👍Well to be fair, this goes for anything you want to try doing, with the possible goal of getting somewhat proficient at. I find people lack the patience to commit to anything and revert back to their regular routine. It's kinda dumb imho. I'm trying to break away from playing 5 hours of video games every night.
But anyway, diorama making is a solo activity, no one's around to judge you for your skill (nor should they, unless you're like me who likes to go that extra mile with getting good at trivial things), so it can be a relaxing thing to do and like anything you build, you get a great sense of accomplishment by the end of it.
If you want to do simple things, it can take several hours, maybe a whole day... if you want to really go over the top and get every speck of gravel and crack on the asphalt, that can take you weeks (if you work on it like an hour a day). But how much time you want to devote really comes down to how badly you want to make something you can wow yourself with. There isn't a deadline and it's not an assignment that determines if you can move on to the next grade in school... so no pressure. Some people spend all their evenings watching TV, while some do stuff. Building dioramas can be one of those things.
I recently spent 5 days building a 1:18 diorama that I'm so freakin' proud of.
The whole setup looks like this:
And produced photos like this:
If you're any at all interested in bringing a 1/64 diorama to life, I say go for it. You can get away with cheap crafting materials so long as you consider how to hide obvious elements like tape and glue.
There's this one dude who actively makes dioramas, scratchbuilds all his parts:
Cardboard, plaster, wood, glue, car sealer, as he writes.
Something like this isn't accomplished from the get-go. He has to have failed at his first several builds before he has learned how to nail the textures and capturing the minute details. A willingness to mind the details in an environment is what sets this guy apart from other works I've seen.
TLV bus terminal would be the best.It's going to have to be an awfully big bus station to fit all of your TLV buses.
Something different would be nice though, they've overdone the car yard thing now.
And yeah, I think it's time for a new concept. Gas stations, small dealers & parking lot are just variants. 
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I want to sell something from my collection, so I'm going to ask here: do I have to go through any complicated paperwork/process when I sell things on Ebay and ship things overseas? How much will Ebay charge me for having my product listed? Can I restrict the shipping locations to certain regions, and specify when I will ship the thing out for potential bidders and buyers? Is there any precaution I should take when packaging the product and shipping it out? How can I determine the shipping costs for different regions? Anything else I should pay attention to?
Sorry for so many questions (and perhaps many more to come!), but I am a newcomer when it comes to shipping things by myself, so I want to see what options there are when I sell the product.
Sorry for so many questions (and perhaps many more to come!), but I am a newcomer when it comes to shipping things by myself, so I want to see what options there are when I sell the product.
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Generally, customs forms is you just declaring what the heck is in the box and what it's worth. A Customs officer reserves the right to break open your box to verify contents if they feel your description doesn't match what their scanner shows them. Toy cars are so niche that customs isn't going to care to verify its real value, and whatever exorbitant collector price you may be dealing with =/= retail value. You can just write "toy car(s)" as the description, mark it as a gift, and declare it being like 5$USD if it's just a Tomica or something. If you choose to simplify this process by printing a label online using Shippo (the third party eBay partnered up with), that can make things a bit more streamlined, but you'll need a printer.
10% of what the listing sells for is given to eBay. You won't be charged if the listing doesn't sell.
About 10% of what the the buyer is paying you for shipping is given to eBay.
Paypal takes another small chunk off for performing a business transaction as a seller.
Yes, you can restrict what regions of the world you are willing to ship to.
One precaution you should take is to avoid doing cheap shipping that doesn't have tracking. The last thing you need is to deal with a liar who claims their package never arrived. eBay will more often times than not side with the buyer in a dispute, so a tracking number is the least you can do to cover yourself.
Packing is just... packing. Allow for a cushion of space in the event the box is dropped and crumpled partly. Weigh your product with the box and packing materials ahead of time because you'll be asked to provide box dimensions and weight when you list. Of course you have the option to just put in a large fixed price to cover any margin of error on your part, but a $100 shipping charge isn't going to attract buyers either.
Use whatever HK courier service's website to get a quote. When doing an estimate, mark your measurements slightly bigger, round up, etc.. Because those guys will also do the same.
You have it very easy. Shipping from HK is inexpensive and you can get away with under-valuing items on customs forms. I buy stuff from HK all the time. 1:18 model cars come in marked at 40 USD, like say word. No customs to be paid on my end. Woot.
10% of what the listing sells for is given to eBay. You won't be charged if the listing doesn't sell.
About 10% of what the the buyer is paying you for shipping is given to eBay.
Paypal takes another small chunk off for performing a business transaction as a seller.
Yes, you can restrict what regions of the world you are willing to ship to.
One precaution you should take is to avoid doing cheap shipping that doesn't have tracking. The last thing you need is to deal with a liar who claims their package never arrived. eBay will more often times than not side with the buyer in a dispute, so a tracking number is the least you can do to cover yourself.
Packing is just... packing. Allow for a cushion of space in the event the box is dropped and crumpled partly. Weigh your product with the box and packing materials ahead of time because you'll be asked to provide box dimensions and weight when you list. Of course you have the option to just put in a large fixed price to cover any margin of error on your part, but a $100 shipping charge isn't going to attract buyers either.
Use whatever HK courier service's website to get a quote. When doing an estimate, mark your measurements slightly bigger, round up, etc.. Because those guys will also do the same.
You have it very easy. Shipping from HK is inexpensive and you can get away with under-valuing items on customs forms. I buy stuff from HK all the time. 1:18 model cars come in marked at 40 USD, like say word. No customs to be paid on my end. Woot.
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Think I completed the J case
Found the Cadillac and Golf at a target forgot about the Golf recolor.
Found the Cadillac and Golf at a target forgot about the Golf recolor.
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