1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[McZachenF1138]

Wait wait wait, I see what's going on here.
The big Cayenne is the 1:64, and the little one is cheaper than a Hot Wheel. Very clever.
I'm just kidding here.



I'm interested in hearing how much Hot Wheels cost around the world.
I suppose I'll start?

The general price here in the US seems to be about $0.97/$1.09, and $0.92/$0.89 on sale.
The most expensive I've ever seen was $1.79 at a drug store.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Hot Wheels here in the Philippines cost 1.80 USD or so.

They are sold in TRU and our very own Toy Kingdom.

The small Cayenne in the pic is the 1/64 RMZ, and it's a pull back action model. I almost got fooled when I first saw an RMZ 1/64 model. I have mistaken them as Kyoshos at a first glance.

 

[commodoreben]

Here are the pics I promised you guys.


P4010356 by commodoreben, on Flickr
The Hotwheels Looney Tunes series. A Bugs Bunny Dairy Delivery, a Tazmainian Devil Funny Money, a Marvin The Martian Spoiler Sport, a Daffy Duck Custom 69 Volkswagen Squareback, a Roadrunner and Coyote 10 Pro Stock Camaro and a loose Sylvester and Tweety Dream Van XGW. I do have a carded Sylvester and Tweety Van on its way.


P4010357 by commodoreben, on Flickr
The Flying Customs. A Baja Bug, Hare Splitter, 69 Copo Corvette, 86 Ford Thunderbird Pro Stock and a 57 T-Bird.


P4010360 by commodoreben, on Flickr
A 49 Drag Merc, Flintmobile and a Boulevard Custom 56 Ford Truck.


P4010362 by commodoreben, on Flickr
A Shelby Supersnake, Ford F-150, TH Camaro and a Baja Bone Shaker.


P4010363 by commodoreben, on Flickr
A 10 Camaro SS, a pair of M3’s and a Matchbox Batmobile.


P4010365 by commodoreben, on Flickr
I also picked up this Matchbox Gallardo Cop Car.

 

[Cano]

Still have to send fill Cano's box.

Yeah, I know. Throw in the Kool Kombi (:

 

[MedigoFlame]

Alright, I'll be sure to throw it in.

Jelly over that Flying Customs Hare Splitter, still want to find one of those...

 

[McZachenF1138]

You will. It doesn't seem to be a repeat of last year's.

Mine is already stripped of paint and queued for a future custom.

 

[Spacegoat]

I'm interested in hearing how much Hot Wheels cost around the world.
I suppose I'll start?

I think I've mentioned this before. But I normally pay between $2.00 & $2.50 where I am.

Here are the pics I promised you guys.

Great stuff Ben. Love the Flying Customs. 👍

 

[RCKakashi14]

*Currently in a store where he gets Kyoshos.*

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

Good news for me! and who ever else is from NC on this forum!, There is a new(pretty massive store) that opened up here in greensboro Speciallizing in anything that has to do with japanese hobbies(it's called TokyoHobbyconection) They have (rather limited selection(for now) of Tomica,Tomica limited, Kyosho 1:64-1:18, HI-Story mini cars(Vary few), J collection, tamiya, Aoshima, ARII, NEO, but no ebbro(but thats cool cause i already have a ton of em) etc, even sell manga and anime Box sets also figures etc... That store is a gift from god, It's off of west wendover exit near Lamborghini Carolinas and Sheetz gas station beside Rolex ETC you can't miss it,Giant stylized banner with kana morphed into English, store is located directly on north battle ground avenue beside Acme comics which is near Hobby town USA. But be weary, Prices are still as high as what you will find on ebay.

Iv'e noticed ever since Greensboro landed Honda Jet incorporate, we've been getting a slew of new Japanese marketing in the city.. interesting, i wonder what else will come. though my prayers have been answered of a Japanese hobby shop.

Though i will still remain shopping on ebay, until the store gets an even bigger selection.

You and A6 are real lucky though . I mean I don't think they have stores that sell JDM "toys" and other cool products here in Vegas, maybe in the Chinatown area or Korea town from what my older niece's friends. Some of her friends are huge anime and magna comics fans, which makes me feel lucky , but I'm not sure about the cars though. Gonna check around those areas later, cause if I go now, I'll probably be broke.

Even if your stores don't have the stuff you're looking for, you are lucky STILL. Maybe they will supply many different cars and sweet items later though.

We need more things like these stores in the States, even more of our stuff and the JDM, Aussie and Euro treats as well.

RMZs are cheaper than HW...

Woah, I'm impressed. The RMZs have that Kinsmart 1:32-36 scale look and quality and pull back. And cheaper than HW in the Philippines!

If they sold them here in the States, they will be in the $1.50-$2.00 estimated, who knows until they do.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Didn't get a Kyosho this time (though I am eyeing on one of the R390 GT1s there...)


Anyways, this is what I brought home today:

 

[Roger the Horse]

 

[AOS-]

Look what exists: Commemorative Edition.
That's a definite buy. And a definite hoard. If anyone finds one, grab it for me please? That's if it's under $5. Should be anyway.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Welcome to two months ago.

 

[AOS-]

I have a few already (stay up-to-date, boob), but I haven't seen the london bus before.

 

[Sonygamer455]

I remember seeing a Hot Wheel (what used to be a Corgi) on ebay once like that. It looked pretty awesome! I will try and see if I can find it again.

 

[a6m5]

We need more things like these stores in the States, even more of our stuff and the JDM, Aussie and Euro treats as well.

Definitely. "Hobby" stores in this country needs upgrade badly.

Look what exists: Commemorative Edition.
That's a definite buy. And a definite hoard. If anyone finds one, grab it for me please? That's if it's under $5. Should be anyway.

That's "the' Matchbox I'm after, but unfortunately, even the lesser rare(still rare, and yes, there are two versions) bus is going for I wanna say $20? I have the standard one, so I'm not going to pay premium for this 60th version either, but I look for it every chance I get.

 

[AOS-]

Almost makes me regret not pickup bus the beat-up one I for on eBay for a fairly inexpensive price. It definitely wasn't dirt cheap.

 

[a6m5]

Almost makes me regret not pickup bus the beat-up one I for on eBay for a fairly inexpensive price. It definitely wasn't dirt cheap.

When I was monitoring eBay, I think I saw few decent loosies for reasonable prices.

Perhaps time to show off my bus again:

I think I stole it, or got it for nothing from my kid brother years ago.

Edit: Looks like the regular bus(large flag) is going for $10 + shipping, chase(shiny) for $20 + shipping.

 

[Sonygamer455]

I seen something like that at Kit Kringle recently as well.

EDIT:Here is the Hot Wheels (what used to be Corgi) Routemaster Bus I mentioned earlier.

 

[AOS-]

Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matchbox-Su...76676?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2c6ba8a9e4

Goodness me some of those older matchboxes she sells are tempting.

 

[a6m5]

Whatever floats your boat, but personally, I don't like the newer style buses at all.

 

[Sonygamer455]

Man if that Hot Wheels ex corgi Routemaster wasn't so expensive, I would so get it! Ya'll check it out!

 

[a6m5]

Meh. I'd love to have that Rover on the back of the box though.

 

[Sonygamer455]

Screw that, I want them all!

 

[MedigoFlame]

Been looking through the RMZ diecast models and I have to say they look pretty good. Although I don't think I'll ever see one in stores. However, I was able to find a 1:32 scale BMW M5 (F10) at a local grocery store! (Posted in the scale model thread)

Not sure when to go out and look for the J case stuff... And speaking of that, Johnny Lightning is so horribly let down at Walmart here... There's only ONE car...ONE! And they haven't bothered to restock for a month or two. (And yes, I haven't forgotten about trying to find those JL cars for Cano )

 

[Cano]

Been looking through the RMZ diecast models and I have to say they look pretty good. Although I don't think I'll ever see one in stores.

Dude, ask and you shall receive. What do you want? I'll tell Ahmed, he's like my official dealer for those things. He has '10 Camaros, Vette race cars, Lambo Murci SVs and some Hummers, lol. We'd have to go see if the GTR and the WRX are available. Yell now if you want some but be prepared to get more cars we can't get our hands on in here (:

 

[MedigoFlame]

That'll be fine, but just how much are they? GT-R, Murcielago SV, and current STI sedan look great and are probably the ones I'd love to have. Maybe even add the Gallardo SL. But yeah, I'll definitely add more to your box with w/e else is exclusive to the US.

Edit: Maybe the E63 AMG as well?

Edit2: Cayenne and 911 Turbo looks nice too...

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

Definitely. "Hobby" stores in this country needs upgrade badly.

All the way. If there was more of these type of stores in the States, think of the money they can make from people. From diehard collectors like us and even to mainstream, mostly Black Friday or holiday seasons, sell things cheaper than larger stores like TRU or Walmart. It could take off like a 1,000hp RB26 or a 8.4L V10 TT (pun or analogy was intended) especially selling imported goods. 💡

But the real question is how would these stores handle this and their competition though, plus with the economy and other financial problems?

Been looking through the RMZ diecast models and I have to say they look pretty good. Although I don't think I'll ever see one in stores. However, I was able to find a 1:32 scale BMW M5 (F10) at a local grocery store! (Posted in the scale model thread)

I'm jelly nao!!! A F10 M5 from RMZ, in a grocery store in the States?! I'm shocked .

Was the store a Kroger store chain where your brother found it or was it a different one? This can be a great thing if it's part of the latter. Then I can find something like the F10!

 

[Cano]

That'll be fine, but just how much are they? GT-R, Murcielago SV, and current STI sedan look great and are probably the ones I'd love to have. Maybe even add the Gallardo SL. But yeah, I'll definitely add more to your box with w/e else is exclusive to the US.

Edit: Maybe the E63 AMG as well?

Edit2: Cayenne and 911 Turbo looks nice too...

We'll have to go see what's available, as not all of the models have reached the store in here. We'll try to go this weekend and let you know wtf is up. You could also tell Ahmed what the heck you have available, as you're going to be doing business with him, lol.

 

[RCKakashi14]

I'll be posting my RMZ 1/64s later...