1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[Johnny1996]

I try to get every Ferrari 5-pack they have. Just because.

 

[MedigoFlame]

Really like the color on the China/Honk Kong Special edition. Wish they had a white one like my friend's.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

I got 2 Ferrari 5 packs but I haven't seen any since.

 

[Johnny1996]

Pretty much the same thing I am experiencing myself, @Gotbeefboy564.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Saw no G case cars when I went shopping today.

 

[a6m5]

I got stuck going around to avoid traffic this evening. Kinda glad, because I drive by Toys R Us with this route, and I finally found, no, I'm still looking for the Supra & Zombie, but I did find the MBX Buick police car.



One police car for me, one's a gift for Ben. Tank for my nephew!

I really don't want mainlines, but these were too awesome.




I've been experiencing some delays with my online purchases, but I did get one car horse bus today:

Matchbox "Models of Yesteryear" Horse Bus


This thing is actually tiny & it is flipping awesome.

These were only $1.57 at the time, I thought Jukebox (and Decades) were 2.50 or more? Couldn't pass up a couple of them.

Never even seen those!

Gotta thank Nigel & the Lamley post for letting me know about this one (still available on Amazon too!)
http://lamleydlm.blogspot.com/2014/02/matchbox-ambassador-news-flash-elusive.html

They look nice, but anything special about them? Extra detail, or limited production?

And these from TRU this weekend. Didn't actually go there looking for them, didn't know they were out yet. And I had my 15% coupon so, at about $14.50 each (plus tax) it wasn't too bad imo.

I have the Escort on display at work. I've seen the Supra & Eclipse, but they are just too frigging small for me. I prefer 1/64, but after that, at least 1/24, preferably 1/18. I just passed on the Supra & Eclipse again just half an hour ago. They do look sweet though, and as the fan of the first F&F, I definitely adore those cars!

Damn, you know me too well Shinji.

It's not nice to pick on a elderly....

Let's just count whatever cars make it into your home within the month. In transit does not count.

I'll get back to you on this. I'm curious myself!

I think it's time you started surfing eBay. You'll find lots of goodies there.

Yeah, @Gotbeefboy564, get hooked on some drugs while you are at it. God, Andy, you are so damn ruthless! j/k

It's also my first ever Greenlight.

It's also my first ever Greenlight.

It's also my first ever Greenlight.

*jaw drops*

So this arrived yesterday.

You rule JMoney........ top to bottom! I've been wanting that Chevy camper truck, but I'm glad now that I'm get one from my friend on my birthday. You don't even have to gift wrap it, but do ship it 1-day service.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Saw a 3rd C7 but I passed on it because I already have 2 of them.

 

[MedigoFlame]

@a6m5 I never really picked it up since I kept telling myself that I could get a 1:36 scale model for the same price or 5 Hot Wheels/Matchbox models (if there wasn't tax). Plus they hadn't brought up too much interest in terms of car selection.

 

[a6m5]

@a6m5 I never really picked it up since I kept telling myself that I could get a 1:36 scale model for the same price or 5 Hot Wheels/Matchbox models (if there wasn't tax). Plus they hadn't brought up too much interest in terms of car selection.

Greenlight cars have great balance & excellent detail, but if you like mainline cars, don't care much for $5~6 cars, I guess that doesn't really matter much. They also never do Japanese cars, and when they make exception, they do a car like this. WTF.

 

[MedigoFlame]

Greenlight cars have great balance & excellent detail, but if you like mainline cars, don't care much for $5~6 cars, I guess that doesn't really matter much. They also never do Japanese cars, and when they make exception, they do a car like this. WTF.

Throughout the times that I've gone through Toys R Us and saw them on the shelf, I always liked their quality but as you know they don't have much for Japanese cars. And what I find for the Europeans is usually Volkswagens... I do like how they detail mainstream cars like the Dodge Dart and 300C (saw those on the shelf as well). I picked up the Focus ST since I've grown to like the car's looks. But still unsure of whether to give it to my friend who owns a real ST or keep it for my selfish collecting hobby.

 

[a6m5]

Throughout the times that I've gone through Toys R Us and saw them on the shelf, I always liked their quality but as you know they don't have much for Japanese cars. And what I find for the Europeans is usually Volkswagens... I do like how they detail mainstream cars like the Dodge Dart and 300C (saw those on the shelf as well). I picked up the Focus ST since I've grown to like the car's looks. But still unsure of whether to give it to my friend who owns a real ST or keep it for my selfish collecting hobby.

That's funny. I have two HW Herbie cars, but I was trying to find another one to give it to a VW guy at work, telling myself that I should give the extra one I have to my nephew........ 💡 I still have both!

 

[Sonygamer455]

I am yet to find one of these Herbie's.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Found a basic one a while ago.

 

[Sonygamer455]

You people make me jealous.

What next a Ford Sierra?

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

They didn't make a how wheels version that I'm aware of.

 

[Sonygamer455]

Of the Ford Sierra?

 

[a6m5]

Dang that VW looks good loose....

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

I'm 99% sure they didn't make a Sierra maybe @a6m5 or @AOS- can help.

 

[a6m5]

I have enjoyed a soda called Sierra Mist, but that's about all I have for you guys.

 

[Sonygamer455]

Oh duh. Hot Wheels did have a Ford Sierra casting before that used to be a Corgi. I have an obsession for it. It is one of my favorite castings.

EDIT: Here it is.

It sometimes is labeled as a Ford XR4Ti, but still the same casting.

 

[newuser2k9]

Cool Ill keep an eye out for it.

Picked up a 10 pack and some single cars today.


P3020595 by commodoreben, on Flickr
Mainly got this for the Viper recolour but the Corvettes are nice too.

I need that 10-pack. Is that a new Stingray colour?

 

[Camaro69427]

So this arrived yesterday.

TLV 280Z by VC SL/E, on Flickr

And this.

Kyosho C6-R by VC SL/E, on Flickr

Oh and these.

Green Light Chev C20 by VC SL/E, on Flickr

Greenlight Focus by VC SL/E, on Flickr (Crappy pic, sorry.)


Greenlight COPO Camaro by VC SL/E, on Flickr

I'll take the COPO and C20...
In all reality, we have a real '71 C20 Custom Camper. Even know where the camper is, but we have yet to buy it.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Also, the Hakosuka looks pretty damn good in black.

It's going to look better in the blue. Can't wait for either of them.

Can't wait for the return of the Hakosuka, but as someone commented on Lamley's FB page... I wonder why the "Now" is an R34 and not an R35...

Because...

I'm guessing that's because the R35 is not generally referred to as a Skyline anymore. The masses only know it as a "Nissan GT-R".

Ding! Ding! Winner!

A new Flintmobile has been released?

OLD. D case stuff.

---------------------------------------

Started my new job today. I am dead broke right now but stopped at a Walmart on my way home and found diddly squat, but stopped at a Fry's grocery store and found this gem:

Naked on both sides.

 

[AOS-]

The roof? These days, I don't feel motivated enough to thoroughly check on cars for errors or variations. I just look for names under the cars for a casting of interest and pull er out, hoping I'll pull out something like the 2000 GT with a variation or missing tampo error.

Oh duh. Hot Wheels did have a Ford Sierra casting before that used to be a Corgi. I have an obsession for it. It is one of my favorite castings.

EDIT: Here it is.

It sometimes is labeled as a Ford XR4Ti, but still the same casting.

From what I know, Matchbox can primarily cover your Sierra needs. Siku also has something as well as CM's.

 

[Sonygamer455]

Eh I don't really care for the other brands at all. Just Hot Wheels and any Corgi that has had any relation with Hot Wheels.

 

[CodeRedR51]

The roof? These days, I don't feel motivated enough to thoroughly check on cars for errors or variations. I just look for names under the cars for a casting of interest and pull er out, hoping I'll pull out something like the 2000 GT with a variation or missing tampo error.

Side tampos, and this baby was sitting right up front.

 

[AOS-]

@Sonygamer455 Time to diversify a bit! Every brand's got models HWs and Corgis don't. Can't limit yourself if they got what you want.

@R1600Turbo, how can you tell it's on the other side too? There's enough give for the car to inch over onto its side? Figured a birds eye shot meant you were addressing something at the top.

I need that 10-pack. Is that a new Stingray colour?

If it's the lime green one you speak of, yes. It's a 2014 multi-pack exclusive.

 

[Sonygamer455]

I used to collect Matchboxes, Maistos, Dub City's, Muscle Machines and just about anything else I could find, but I lost interest later on and have stuck with Hot Wheels ever since. I guess I get it from my dad because he used to be the same way.

 

[CodeRedR51]

How can you tell it's on the other side too? There's enough give for the car to inch over onto its side? Figured a birds eye shot meant you were addressing something at the top.

Cause I can see the other side. And I took the top down shot to show that the hood tampos were still present.

By the way, your eBay Ferrari hasn't shipped yet. Seller said something about an ice storm. Not sure what that is, enjoying my 75*F weather.

 

[AOS-]

No hurries. I can wait.