1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[Zychotic1]

words of caution: a collector always tends to be a collector, once you make the plunge to a second 1:1 it can be all to easy to make a 3rd (or 4th or 5th) happen... even with the cost increase of 1:1 you may find yourself doing it... if you have 2 like vehicles word gets out and deals on a 3rd "for parts" often present themselves...

I'm working on selling off my 1:1's I'm down to 3 datsuns and an IH scout... and I'm yet to cross over $5,000 TOTAL spent on my entire horde of cars+parts...

 

[ScottPuss20]

Mum and dad say that I have too many cars. I probably do but when you can't have a big 1:1 collection, it's the next best thing. However the prices have gone up a lot in recent times and there are certain vehicles that I can no longer justify purchasing. I cancelled my pre-order for a TLV Lamborghini Countach because it would've cost me over $100 with postage, which is far too much for a 1:64 scale car. For some stupid reason, AmiAmi has two postage options instead of 4 now. One of those options is really fast but costs over $30 whilst the other is really slow and costs about $20. Paying more than $30 postage for one car is just ridiculous and I'm never doing it again.

 

[ScottPuss20]

BUSCH LIGHT APPLE

I'm not the biggest Harvick fan but this is one of my favourite NASCAR liveries.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Pignose.

 

[MedigoFlame]

Pre-order came in decently quick, going to have to find a way to get the ST205.

 

[VXR]

Pignose.

View attachment 1139606View attachment 1139607

My dad had the chance to get one of these in the 90s and went with a Vauxhall Cavalier saloon. I mean, he wasn't wrong, my nan needed to be able to get in, and she lived for 26 more years, but still it would've been nice to have a sporty car instead of a more door.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Pre-order came in decently quick, going to have to find a way to get the ST205.

I found the gt3 and the van at a Walmart but not the rest yet.

 

[ScottPuss20]

An interesting selection

The wheel fitment on the RWB leaves a bit to be desired but it's still exquisite for the money. The Silvia turned out better than I was expecting with the best paint finish I've ever seen, the BMW is decent and the Lynk & Co 03 is an oddity recreated with a high level of detail. I wasn't even looking for one specifically but I knew that I had to buy it.

 

[MedigoFlame]

I found the gt3 and the van at a Walmart but not the rest yet.

Finally starting to see them in my local stores, but....it's almost always ransacked and all that's left is the Sprinter van. Having doubts I'll be able to find the Mountain Drifters when that comes out.

Anyone have any other places recommended for pre-ordering sets? A & J Toys either hasn't listed them yet or they already sold out and removed the listing. Also, any recommended dealers for buying Mini GT models? Kind of interested in getting that Hyundai Elantra N model.

 

[MagpieRacer]

Picked up a full set of Forza Motorsport hot wheels in The Works in the UK, kind of a discount outlet for books usually, so quite an unusual find to get Hot Wheels there, nevermind a complete set! Had to have them.

Goes nicely with my complete set of black card Gran Turismo HW. Still got a few other sets in the go, J Import, Hatchbacks, Retro racers and Turbo. As well as the white back Gran Turismo ones but they're out of production I think so that'll be an eBay session at some point.

 

[GTboyz]

Some of the upcoming Mini GT casting.

 

[Casey]

Went down the aisle in Dollar general and saw fresh stock and I couldn't believe it....

And on the very front of the pegs was some $oup. 😳

 

[ScottPuss20]

View attachment 1148806View attachment 1148807View attachment 1148808View attachment 1148809View attachment 1148810View attachment 1148811View attachment 1148812

Some of the upcoming Mini GT casting.

Yet more cars that will inevitably be delayed.

 

[GTboyz]

Yet more cars that will inevitably be delayed.

Fine by me. This gives me time to save and really think about which ones I really want lol

 

[MedigoFlame]

Glad to see the E39 M5 get some attention.

 

[toastet]

Wow, nice set. Already jelaous since Walmart exclusive.

 

[GTboyz]

Haven't bought Hot Wheels in a while. Found these 510s Mystery Model so why not.

 

[GTboyz]

Alfa Romeo 155 and Holden Monaro are nice surprises.

 

[ScottPuss20]

Some more NASCAR

 

[Silent Drifter]

Decided to 3D print a car lift for the loose hot wheels that I have laying around. Have many more to make, and looking at what you guys have posted. Makes me want to start picking some up again.

 

[Sonygamer455]

Howdy guys! Been a while since I posted here, but I went to an antique store today and got this Corgi Ford Mustang Cobra. Wanted one of these for years now, but it's not until now I finally got one. The thing is not mint, it's in pretty good shape, might clean off the dirt sometime soon. Really glad to finally have one of these, always a pleasure to get more of these Corgi's!

 

[Casey]

Next Gen 2022 Nascar Authentics diecast are hitting pegs in Walmart.

Found three last night but bought two of them and the rest of them were gone. Guess the "Collectors" didn't want the bent carded ones.

Might just open them and get some photos with them.

Edit: Photos

 

[ScottPuss20]

Recent purchases with a heavy Japan bias:
IMG_8752 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8754 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8755 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8756 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8830 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8831 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8832 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8833 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8835 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8836 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8838 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8839 by Devin Macdonald, on Flickr

Strangely enough my favourite model is the Accord

 

[RCKakashi14]

Oh look, Kyosho again:

 

[ScottPuss20]

Oh look, Kyosho again:

View attachment 1182580

I'll probably get the Celica and the Century as I already have a MK3 and MK4 Supra.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Hauls for today:

 

[ScottPuss20]

Finally, a 488 GT3 I can afford:
IMG_8843 by Devin Macdonald, on Flickr
IMG_8845 by Devin Macdonald, on Flickr

And then there's this cutie:
IMG_8841 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8842 by Devin Macdonald, on Flickr

 

[ScottPuss20]

Present from my brother:
IMG_8846 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8847 by Devin Macdonald, on Flickr

What I got from Sandown:
IMG_8891 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8892 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8894 by Devin Macdonald, on FlickrIMG_8895 by Devin Macdonald, on Flickr

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Lot of my stores have nothing on the pegs or if they do it’s still old fantasy cars. Which is good because I’m trying to save money.

 

[diecastjunkie]

Toyota Supra Mk4 by miniGT