1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[Cano]

And finally, I'm gonna grab like 6 Astons today. A new supermarket just opened yesterday and my nephew was there, told me there are enough Astons to dive in them, so I'm going riiiight now. Hope I find a few other new cars that have eluded me.

 

[AOS-]

The Maisto pack is a Panamera (my reason for even getting the pack)

I would've got the Matchbox casting instead. The proportions are more accurate.


Oh god, I got jipped an extra $10 by that stupid Global Shipping Program. They threw an additional $10 for BS import fees. I let my guard down with that one line underneath the shipping price. Fortunately the shipping price itself was fair.



Also, these 1:64 Kyosho Exiges are TINY!... it really is unlike the Matchbox, but I guess that's because they are tiny IRL and that Mattel is a fraud.

 

[a6m5]

Also, these 1:64 Kyosho Exiges are TINY!... it really is unlike the Matchbox, but I guess that's because they are tiny IRL and that Mattel is a fraud.

Small/tiny 1/64 cars are cool!

 

[AOS-]

I hope that wasn't an attempt at wooing me into giving you one.

 

[a6m5]

I hope that wasn't an attempt at wooing me into giving you one.

No, man. Like those CM's cars, which can seem smaller & leaner compared to hot wheels, but the pack even more details to them.

 

[AOS-]

I guess you could see it that way. Every time I look at it, I keep thinking it's like the child of the Matchbox Exige. I think this car barely measures 2.5 inches!








Anyway, that dude who offered me a chunk of his Speed Machines collection has finally got back to me. From Sept 6 until now, Nov 15. I waited 2 months for this guy, pestered him on week 4, agreed to contact him again on week 6, he totally forgot (and I totally expected this), and he acknowledged my patience because I'm a G. So now I'm getting a Birthday MR-2 (another one you never had, Jason ) and 7 Speed Machines (including my now second red McLaren F1) for $40. Another victory for this badass mother-.

 

[a6m5]

I can't wait to see the pics. Way to wheel & deal Andy. 👍

 

[AOS-]

I'd give you pictures of my Exiges and Aston V8 Vantages, but my pro-camera has been taken by my sister who's on vacation for another week.

I'm expecting possibly 6 or 7 parcels on Monday too. It's going to be a long photo session when she gets back.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Don't really care about the MR2.

Got my Yellow wheel Miata today. Gonna take a photo of all the cars I have together on Sunday before I put them in the shadowbox frame.

 

[Johnny1996]

I really need a trip to the store after seeing the Dodge A100 MB someone found.

 

[a6m5]

I got my pair at the Dollar Tree of all places. They had bunch of A100 & Seagrave, which I was little bit shocked by. If you like A100 though, I'd recommend Johnny Lightning ones from eBay or The Toy Peddler online. Much nicer quality.

Jason: I'm looking forward to the "Miata" shot!

 

[Johnny1996]

I got my pair at the Dollar Tree of all places. They had bunch of A100 & Seagrave, which I was little bit shocked by. If you like A100 though, I'd recommend Johnny Lightning ones from eBay or The Toy Peddler online. Much nicer quality.

Jason: I'm looking forward to the "Miata" shot!

Problem with the online buying is that I can't do that.

 

[a6m5]

Problem with the online buying is that I can't do that.

Well.... on the bright side, Matchbox A100 cost only a buck, as opposed to few dollars for the Johnny Lightning + shipping on top of that.

Edit: One example of Johnny Lightning(mine).

 

[Johnny1996]

Well.... on the bright side, Matchbox A100 cost only a buck, as opposed to few dollars for the Johnny Lightning + shipping on top of that.

I have a dollar store five minutes away from my house, so its easy going down to see what can be added to my collection or buy for customizing. But sometimes I forget the intention to buy Matchbox and go straight for the Hot Wheels.

 

[a6m5]

I hope you find some. Good luck!

 

[Johnny1996]

I hope you find some. Good luck!

Thanks, a6. So many times I've been there I found a total of 10 would-be T-Hunts. They were the non Treasure Hunt version of the car. Gets annoying.

Interesting story about that dollar store: my first time in it I found a Tyrrell P34 T-Hunt. Talk about a good first impression!

 

[Cano]

Man, the Aston is quite, quite good.

Also, 5-packs were $4, so I grabbed the one with the Lambos, Lotus and black Furai. Gonna look around to see if I can still find the Shelby pack.

 

[AOS-]

I found a TH RX-7 at a crummy Toys R Us on Tuesday. Didn't even buy it.





So I think more sellers need to get off the Priority Mail/Global Shipping Program. Both services suck because they cost too much haha.

 

[Johnny1996]

I found a TH RX-7 at a crummy Toys R Us on Tuesday. Didn't even buy it.

I have two. Found on the same day, in the same store, in the same compartment of the cardboard stand.

 

[AOS-]

I have also have two–an opened and sealed–which is why I didn't grab myself a third one.


If that one TTP seller gets back to me, I'd have completed all HW Classics Mad Propz. I'm awesome.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I've already completed them. I'm awesomer.

 

[GTPorsche]

I would've got the Matchbox casting instead. The proportions are more accurate.

Didn't have the option as the $5 store didn't have any Matchbox. I'll keep an eye out for it. Target was almost wiped out of Matchbox, which is why I only got two of them.

 

[AOS-]

@GTPorsche, you won't find the existing 2 Panameras in stores as they are from 2 years ago. Wait a bit and you'll find another release in 2014, as well as one for Hot Wheels as well.

 

[GTPorsche]

I will look for those then when the time comes.

 

[CodeRedR51]

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[Johnny1996]

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And I thought GT5 was bad!

 

[CodeRedR51]

And I thought GT5 was bad!

Nah, GT needs MORE Miata's, but more variation and not a bunch of NA's with different paint/wheels.

 

[Johnny1996]

Nah, GT needs MORE Miata's, but more variation and not a bunch of NA's with different paint/wheels.

Very true. If I'm in a good mood, I don't mind the Miatas. I have one built to give me an easy win for the Tsukuba 4h Endurance. If I find a Miata for in my collection, it will only be the Mazda Roadster TC that's DLC for GT5. At least that one's cool.

EDIT: Is every one of those Miatas a Hot Wheels car!?

 

[AOS-]

@R1600Turbo, Very nice. Skipped an opportunity to get that black Miata. Of the 20 there, I've got 12. 11 because I'm taking one apart for a custom.

 

[a6m5]

I thought you'd have more Miatas Jason! Last car on the third row from the back, that's my favorite one. Never seen it before, but very cool. I guess Hot Wheels never made one with real riders? Damn shame.