1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[AerodyManiac]

I'm the opposite of @GT HP Nut . I don't care for exotics. At the very top of the handful of exceptions is THE F40. I still have a big crush on this car.

I still secretly stalk couple of 1/64 scale cars & one of them is the Kyosho Ferrari F40 in red. I hope TLV doesn't mess this up & if they do, I'm retired from the hobby anyway amirite.

I think two major factors in play on what sort of cars we like (and consequently what is in our collection) is the culture that we live in and our age. IIRC, you spent most of your childhood living in Japan, and later in the US, which could explain why you’re more interested in classic Japanese metal and American cars. In Hong Kong, from my (few) observation, the major automotive landscape among enthusiasts is divided into two factions: the European cars and JDM.* This is probably wrong, but I think the more affluent population likes European cars more, whereas Japanese cars are loved by the rest. American and Australian cars don’t have much of a presence here, unless they’re really legends, like the Ford GT or Mustang. For younger aficionados like me, we don’t really share much of a sentiment with vintage ordinary cars (except through folklore), so naturally our collection comprises of exotics. I myself in particular like European exotics manufactured circa. 2005-2012, because that’s when I started liking cars and really paid attention to their news. There are a few old Euro supercars in my collection (like the Daytona and 300 SL), but that’s primarily because of my exposure to them through magazines and games.

Either way, it’s a really nice thing for TLV to enter the exotics market, because I’ve always thought their quality and details would be a bit of a waste if they limited their scope solely to ordinary Japanese vehicles. 👍

Now I’m back to dreaming about TLV making a 300 SL someday... Or a TLV Aston, anyone?

*All these could be wrong due to my ignoring of the GT franchise, which have a huge presence in HK, and I also glaringly omitted the popularity of utility vehicles from the likes of Tiny.

 

[GTboyz]

A TLV DB5 would be insta buy for me.

 

[Hayden]

I happened into this thread this morning and LOOK WHAT YOU’VE MADE ME DO


I mean... I’ve been intending to get a display cabinet for a while, and these two hot wheels GT sets have been calling my name for months now... But this thread seriously pushed me off the edge

Spoiler

 

[Zychotic1]

Supposedly coming soon in 2019.

Finally someone gets one close!
Looks good, but with that engine they better label it as the FairladyZ 432R,

why does the angle of those hood hinges bug me so much?

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Suprise haul from Detroit
Q case basics

Target “white” editions

Found one and only circuit legends set at a Walmart in Fowlerville.

Only set on the pegs .

 

[a6m5]

I think two major factors in play on what sort of cars we like (and consequently what is in our collection) is the culture that we live in and our age. IIRC, you spent most of your childhood living in Japan, and later in the US, which could explain why you’re more interested in classic Japanese metal and American cars. In Hong Kong, from my (few) observation, the major automotive landscape among enthusiasts is divided into two factions: the European cars and JDM.* This is probably wrong, but I think the more affluent population likes European cars more, whereas Japanese cars are loved by the rest. American and Australian cars don’t have much of a presence here, unless they’re really legends, like the Ford GT or Mustang. For younger aficionados like me, we don’t really share much of a sentiment with vintage ordinary cars (except through folklore), so naturally our collection comprises of exotics. I myself in particular like European exotics manufactured circa. 2005-2012, because that’s when I started liking cars and really paid attention to their news. There are a few old Euro supercars in my collection (like the Daytona and 300 SL), but that’s primarily because of my exposure to them through magazines and games.

Either way, it’s a really nice thing for TLV to enter the exotics market, because I’ve always thought their quality and details would be a bit of a waste if they limited their scope solely to ordinary Japanese vehicles. 👍

Now I’m back to dreaming about TLV making a 300 SL someday... Or a TLV Aston, anyone?

*All these could be wrong due to my ignoring of the GT franchise, which have a huge presence in HK, and I also glaringly omitted the popularity of utility vehicles from the likes of Tiny.

I think there's some truth to that, but I used to love “supercars” growing up(dating myself here). Ferrari’s, Lamborghinis, and other high end European cars, including lot of German cars. My love for exotic cars probably continued into my 20's(my family migrated to U.S. when I was 12). American cars, there were only a handful in my Japanese town as a kid, but I adored every single one of them. From Trans Am to Econoline conversion van. Moved to the U.S. back when many Americans hated American cars, but not me, I adored the Pontiac Grand Ams, Chevy Astros, Tempo AWD, Taurus wagon, etc., etc.

It is true about my fondness for Japanese cars. I was always around those cars & living in the Pacific Northwest(of the U.S.), where Japanese cars are very popular, I've had a soft spot for them & the JDM/Tuner culture for as long as I can remember.

While I adore vintage Japanese cars, it's been my impression that TLV's heart has moved away from those cars... or maybe that TLV doesn't seem to be representing them very well anymore? For me, their releases these days looks too recent(NEO), too many Skylines, etc. Having said that, this Ferrari by TLV could be the coolest vintage 1/64 in the market flooded with Skylines & Civics.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Random Target find. Only one there.

 

[ScottPuss20]

RIP my wallet:

 

[GTboyz]

RIP my wallet:
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Koenigseggs and Paganis...

Oh mother of heavens have mercy

 

[CodeRedR51]

Fun fact: I only bought that Transport earlier because I wanted the Porsche 962. I don't care about the truck. So I listed it on eBay like I did the other ones, with a starting bid of $5 with free shipping. Within an hour it's already up to $15.

 

[Spacegoat]

Evo 5 and Civic EF lol

Honestly as much as like the EVO, I'm way more interested in that ute now than anything else.

And the F40 and Dino aren't the only TLV Ferraris we're getting this year, by the look of things.

Spoiler: Large Twitter Images

including lot of German cars.

Your username kind of gives that away.

I happened into this thread this morning and LOOK WHAT YOU’VE MADE ME DO

That is how it normally happens. Great display. 👍

 

[a6m5]

Fun fact: I only bought that Transport earlier because I wanted the Porsche 962. I don't care about the truck. So I listed it on eBay like I did the other ones, with a starting bid of $5 with free shipping. Within an hour it's already up to $15.

I'm the opposite here, too. Couldn't care less about the race car, but OMG, the transporter. 👍

My "other" favorite Ferrari. IMO, best sports car design of all-time.

Your username kind of gives that away.

*insert violent meme*

 

[GTboyz]

Honestly as much as like the EVO, I'm way more interested in that ute now than anything else.

And the F40 and Dino aren't the only TLV Ferraris we're getting this year, by the look of things.

Spoiler: Large Twitter Images

Wonder if the TLV version of the Testa has the pop up headlights too. It has opening hood though.

 

[Apok]

RIP my wallet:
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That's cool. Hope they can figure out their quality issues because I love Tarmac's lineup of cars, but can't justify buying them anymore.

 

[a6m5]

Wonder if the TLV version of the Testa has the pop up headlights too.

They won't. Tomica Premium is considered Tomica toy cars geared towards more mature audience, but TLV/N are like miniature diecasts for grownups. Cost + sacrifice in detailing quality makes it impossible at their current price point. I guess unless they make it a special model, like with the Silhouettes, 787B's & sell them at double, triple the usual MSRP.

 

[Spacegoat]

I'm the opposite here, too. Couldn't care less about the race car, but OMG, the transporter. 👍

Feeling the same way, the Porsche doesn't do all that for me. The transporter is killer though.

*insert violent meme*

Too easy.

 

[AOS-]

I think that's a keeper, Andy. Nice one! I did see somebody on Twitter looking for one:

He never responded, but screw him, I sold that for $50 today!

I shouldn't have slacked on listing refreshes, because it was trending at $80 back in June.

 

[a6m5]

I think I'm keeping the Silverado..... I was shocked at the price($5.49), also the fact the front end's been completely detailed(headlamps, amber & grille).

Too easy.

You know how I roll.

it was trending at $80 back in June.

 

[Spacegoat]

My "other" favorite Ferrari. IMO, best sports car design of all-time.

Forgot to mention. That and the F40. Your retirement is coming to an end, when those two models are released, amirite.

You know how I roll.

Slow?

 

[CodeRedR51]

 

[CodeRedR51]

New Round 2 releases for October.

Johnny Lightning starts at 4:06
Auto World starts at 7:36 (gonna have to get the Firebirds and the GT40's)

 

[a6m5]

Forgot to mention. That and the F40. Your retirement is coming to an end, when those two models are released, amirite.

I guess, if you want to put it that way. Even before I started collecting, I did have few Tomicas and Hot Wheels from impulse buys, or other people gifting them to me though.

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Many of these new Matchboxes doesn’t look right to me. None of these castings look as sharp as their cars from few years ago.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Many of these new Matchboxes doesn’t look right to me. None of these castings look as sharp as their cars from few years ago.

The Xterra is a re-release. Pretty old casting.

 

[a6m5]

The Xterra is a re-release. Pretty old casting.

Oops, I stand corrected. This one looks really bubbly & I don’t recall seeing one before. Is it before they got really good in late 2000’s?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Oops, I stand corrected. This one looks really bubbly & I don’t recall seeing one before. Is it before they got really good in late 2000’s?

2001

http://matchbox.wikia.com/wiki/Nissan_Xterra

 

[a6m5]

2001

http://matchbox.wikia.com/wiki/Nissan_Xterra

Ah, thank you. 👍

Do you know much about what was going on with Matchbox in late 2000's? How did they get so good? When I first started collecting in the beginning/early 2010's, I regarded Matchbox as the brand with better castings. Then as you are well aware, they went to work vehicles & other castings seemingly marketed towards kids & totally got away from the realistic castings that impressed the heck out of collectors back then.

Few years ago, Matchbox really shifted back towards collector market, but again, for me, castings look nowhere near as sharp as they used to look.

 

[Jebon]

Hi..didn't know there is a 1/64 thread here..

Some spam..

 

[Casey]

Found a few old cars I've wanted for a while for a $1 each.

If you've played Hot wheels Velocity X you might recognize them.

 

[domalorite]

Hi..didn't know there is a 1/64 thread here..

Amazing! And welcome to this thread. It’s probably one of the best secrets in this forum.

 

[GTboyz]

Oh my that Mustang...