1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[yabiggoose]

Oh, we're a riot.

The moderators?

 

[Johnny1996]

I'm going to explore my options, and if everything works out, I'll be going to Wally's World (Walmart).

I had an unusual dream. I was in a Walmart Hot Wheels hunting, and the cars were in a box with the cars and blisters parallel to the long edge of the card, and the car's wheels were touching the card. The cards were a completely different design, and had Tomy logos on the top right corner. Some cars came in bags and were either model kits or Transformer-like model kits.

After finishing the HW hunting, I checked out the Maisto products, and found a Scion tC with a Hyundai G35 hauler.

 

[a6m5]

Were you hammered in this dream?

Oh, we're a riot.

Obviously!

 

[Johnny1996]

To say that I am speechless would be a lie, because this is speech.

 

[MedigoFlame]

I think I'll finally start buying Cool Classics.

From Lamley:
http://lamleydlm.blogspot.com/2014/04/lamley-news-three-j-tin-cool-classics.html

 

[a6m5]

Well..... In my case, I guess that's five I have to go after now.

That Bluebird is going to be the next scalper/collector only item. How about a little sharing pact?

 

[MedigoFlame]

After how hard it was to find the BRAT, I do hope that these are more "common" than the previous castings. Would be nice if they brought the Kenmeri and 510 wagon to this line (although if I remember correctly, someone here said that it'd be coming to the mainline?). Also the Celica Supra would be nice...still never found one of those.

 

[a6m5]

Good point about the Celica Supra, or from Japan, Celica XX(double-"X").

Actually, I don't need the S2000. Bluebird is a must though. BRAT, it would be nice, but certainly not critical thanks to the great job they did with the Boulevard BRAT.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Hate living in a small town now. Not many stores and half of them don't have crap. And my local Walmart insists on dumping the new Easter cars and the 50th Ann Mustangs in with the regular mainlines dump bin. Idiots.

Oh, that Falcon I posted is not rare, part of a batch of cars being produced in Thailand instead of Malaysia with subtle differences than before. Nothing special.

 

[Johnny1996]

The one Walmart I sometimes go to has cars in absolutely terrible condition in the dump bin. Cars that have just the blister, car, and a fourth of the card, carded cars strewn between the shelves and the wall, cars no where close to where they're supposed to be, overloaded pegs, etc. The employees look at you like you're a naked homeless person in a formal environment when you decide to be nice and organize the pegs. Service could be a lot better, and I even heard one employee ranting on a customer in the toy aisle for cleaning up the shelves. I still go there, which I probably shouldn't.

 

[yabiggoose]

Gotta go where you can..

 

[Johnny1996]

Gotta go where you can..

True. Its one of five Walmarts within 30 miles of me, but despite the trouble, its a good store for having some nice luck.

 

[MedigoFlame]

Even better for the mainlines...

http://lamleydlm.blogspot.com/2014/04/lamley-news-porsche-934-turbo-rsr-bmw.html

 

[Johnny1996]

Even better for the mainlines...

http://lamleydlm.blogspot.com/2014/04/lamley-news-porsche-934-turbo-rsr-bmw.html

The Porsche and Bimmer will no doubt sell faster than a five hour late passenger train moves and will be worth a lot. Hard to find castings, here we go!

 

[CodeRedR51]

Yay for '15 Mustang with wheels all the same size!

 

[Sonygamer455]

Here are the pictures of the Mustang you asked for.

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I apologize for the crappy pics.

A bit late to reply to this, but man that is one good looking Mustang. 👍 I don't think I will ever live to own one of them Custom Mustang's. Anyway, thanks for sharing!

Well here are a few Redlines that I own including my long overdue Ferrari 312P I have been meaning to post for months.

Ferrari 312P. Not exactly minty but it still rolls pretty well.


Cano, you probably remember me posting this a while back don't you? Well whenever I got to choose what I wanted at my college, I went with this just as you had suggested. I got it shortly before Christmas but I some how have been forgetting to post it. But anyway, here it is!

Custom Police Cruiser.


Seasider with the boat still intact.


Dune Daddy. Just something I felt like throwing in.

 

[mustang fanatic]

Even better for the mainlines...

http://lamleydlm.blogspot.com/2014/04/lamley-news-porsche-934-turbo-rsr-bmw.html

I cannot wait to get my hands on that car.

@Sonygamer455 you have some nice redlines there. 👍 And that Mustang is not hard to obtain. I only paid $10 for it on eBay.

 

[Sonygamer455]

@Sonygamer455 you have some nice redlines there. 👍 And that Mustang is not hard to obtain. I only paid $10 for it on eBay.

Thank you! I have some more old cars I may post later.

To be honest, what it is about the Custom Mustang for me is that I feel like even if I do see another one, I doubt it will be within a price I am allowed to pay. My local antique mall has a gold one for $55, good price according to Cano, but not exactly affordable for me.

 

[mustang fanatic]

Thank you! I have some more old cars I may post later.

To be honest, what it is about the Custom Mustang for me is that I feel like even if I do see another one, I doubt it will be within a price I am allowed to pay. My local antique mall has a gold one for $55, good price according to Cano, but not exactly affordable for me.

I'm excited to see what else you have for old cars. 👍

As for the Mustang, I know how you feel about paying a lot of money for it. Even if it is a good price, I probably wouldn't pay $50 for a car that will just sit on a shelf. I saw a pink one at a flea market that a guy wanted $600 for.

 

[Johnny1996]

Old Hot Wheels are like model railroad products. The cost is worth every penny if you can afford it, and are willing to pay so much for whatever the item is.

 

[R5]

Quick question.

Anyone got a Jaguar D-type (I believe it's HotWheels) with a Gundam mech painted on the top of the black body? Just found my old one and wondering if its rare/a cheap rip-off.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

This?

 

[R5]

No, it's black with a gundam mech on the top. Red metal base and green wheels. Ill google it.

Edit:

 

[a6m5]

No, it's black with a gundam mech on the top. Red metal base and green wheels. Ill google it.

Edit:

Check it out on eBay.

 

[Johnny1996]

I went to Walmart but I had a terrible time. No cars, although hopefully that'll be a blessing in disguise. I left a 3-pack behind with a Camaro IROC or something, and I'm regretting doing so. The two others cars were a Ranchero that I already had and a fantasy casting.

As for previously acquired cars, I filled my first box of 2014 basics up earlier today, so I'm feeling pretty happy. Despite my problems.

 

[R5]

Check it out on eBay.

Hmm... I guess it's kinda hard to find but mines beat up like crazy. Can't see 1/2 of the mech's leg.

Might as well make a custom from it I guess

 

[Spacegoat]

Even better for the mainlines...

http://lamleydlm.blogspot.com/2014/04/lamley-news-porsche-934-turbo-rsr-bmw.html

Ooh, E36 M3. I so need me one of those.

 

[Johnny1996]

I'm with you, @Spacegoat. I can't wait to get my hands on it.

 

[mustang fanatic]

No, it's black with a gundam mech on the top. Red metal base and green wheels. Ill google it.

Edit:

I have that car.

I'm with you, @Spacegoat. I can't wait to get my hands on it.

And the Mustang.

 

[Johnny1996]

I was "meh" on the '15 Mustang when it came out, but its grown on me. I wonder how long before the three cars become T-Hunts.