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CodeRedR51
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Also, I'm thinking of starting a diorama for mr RB10 1:64. Any tips? (Wrong thread? I don't know. Tell me if it is)
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Your welcome. 
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Great idea for a light box. I know many people who have turned a closet into a light room or sometimes a darkroom (the latter being the ones who photograph the old-fashioned way and haven't developed a taste for the convenience of technology yet,
)There's a lot more here about light-boxes, and maybe some ideas for those of you looking for them - as well as a place to chat about it at length.
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...for-gallery-thread-for-workshop.249319/page-4
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@a6m5 - they just opened a giant hobby store in a mall close to me - and there is a wall full of those little TVL-type cars - running about Cdn $10.00 each. They also have tons of remote cars, all the spares, bells and whistles for them, and a whole range of Tamiyas, AutoArt, Bburago, and some fancy Japanese stuff with not a word of English on them.
Or French, either.
I hope they stay in business; it's the most premium hobby store I've ever laid my eyes on. And about 5 minutes away.
The range of 1:43s and 1:24s just kill me. The 1:64s start at around $15.00
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Here's some cheap stuff I got from a clearance center about 5 doors away from the preemie store, and yet fully licenced by Lambo:
Some comparo shots (though the cars are different models):
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Prelude to the Coffeebreak Challenge . . . .
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I love that orange Charger! 
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Candy crazy.I love that orange Charger!
So delectable, eh?
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Before we go on to Puzzle #6 (Level - Intern) (which is going to be hard enough to make you take those sliderules out,
) here's a small Coffeebreak Challenge - an easy one for most collectors; others may learn something new from the answers given.Who wins the count? Chargers or Challengers? :
BBL. Have a good one.
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@photonrider, hey I got one of those as well! It was on sale and...for some reason at a book store. Only the orange Gallardo though, no Reventon. 
Anyways, was hoping to pick these up tomorrow after getting my paycheck, but my brother wanted to go out. So I decided to stop by anyways... Also picked up the Challenger.
Anyways, was hoping to pick these up tomorrow after getting my paycheck, but my brother wanted to go out. So I decided to stop by anyways... Also picked up the Challenger.
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@photonrider Challengers.
Also, do you have a name or address for that hobby store you speak of? I want to tip off my Cousin who lives in Scarborough.
Also, do you have a name or address for that hobby store you speak of? I want to tip off my Cousin who lives in Scarborough.
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By TVL(TLV), you mean Tomica Limited Vintage? $10~$15 starting price sounds like a lot, but quick eBay completed/sold search would show you how much their market value is. Lot of the cars I've bought, I'm fairly confident I can get my money back on, if not make some profit. If you can buy them "right", they don't seem to ever go down in value. Speaking of which, while I failed at selling off most of my mainline cars, I've successfully sold off many premium cars I didn't want anymore. Pair of Modern Classics Road Runners, I paid $20, sold them for $25(after fees, it's a wash), but others I paid $1~$3 & sold them for $10~$15. Flipping old unwanted cars towards new cars you want have been fun.@a6m5 - they just opened a giant hobby store in a mall close to me - and there is a wall full of those little TVL-type cars - running about Cdn $10.00 each. They also have tons of remote cars, all the spares, bells and whistles for them, and a whole range of Tamiyas, AutoArt, Bburago, and some fancy Japanese stuff with not a word of English on them.
Or French, either.
I hope they stay in business; it's the most premium hobby store I've ever laid my eyes on. And about 5 minutes away.
The range of 1:43s and 1:24s just kill me. The 1:64s start at around $15.00
I think you are quite right!
Edit: Lookie here RLC BRE Datsun 510/Bluebird for $76.44, shipped. If you are looking for it, don't mind it being loose, I think the cheapest you'll find these anymore is $100(carded), often $120-ish. @R1600Turbo should really look at this one.
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Got the money but I don't. And won't for a while unfortunately. I fear I will never own that car again.
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Chargers win, I counted 8 Chargers and 7 Challengers.
Chargers win, I counted 8 Chargers and 7 Challengers.
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@photonrider, hey I got one of those as well! It was on sale and...for some reason at a book store. Only the orange Gallardo though, no Reventon.
The shop I bought it from (today) had a four-foot high row of 8" pegs crammed with Reventons and both variations of the Gallardo. Easy enough for me to get them for you if you wish, Kevin.
What means this? How many Challengers Vs How many Chargers in the puzzle picture?
Thanks for playing - haha - it was funny; this thread has been noisy as heck over the last few days - enough to wake the dead . . . but as soon as I threw some homework in, it became extremely quiet - for a whole six hours. Quiet as mice. Homework.
So, yeah, how many Chargers versus how many Challengers; every car in that pic is either one or the other.
Many people confuse the two cars - one for the other - but there are strong visual cues if one knows where to look.
Thought you'd never ask!
You have to go there, you must. Here's the directions:
Take the 401 East to Victoria Park South, head towards Ellesmere - at Ellesmere swing left into the Parkway Plaza (SE Corner of the intersection)
It's a large plaza - Timmies, Staples, and McDees on one side, LCBO and Metro on the other side. If you get in through the Pharmacy entrance (if you or your cousin is familiar with the area) then as you enter that entrance to the building it's the first store on your right - you can't miss it; it's got a wide entrance that looks right into the glitter of the store. Otherwise - once you're in the building head towards the Food Court; it's at the end of the Food Court.
Be prepared to spend or get very, very angry.
Sorry, I should have specified - these boxes were totally in Japanese; I meant they were like this - teeny-weenie cars. And with great detail.
Thing is, this shop was pretty 'hi-fi'. It was like someone had transplanted a toy shop off the streets of Tokyo - just plunked it there right opposite the Food Court. All the staff were Japanese. All the products I could see were Japanese. I can't wait to sneak back in there, but I'd better brush up on a little Japanese first. Know any good words?
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Ikura desu ka? - How much?
That'll help...
If it's expensive for you, then:
Takai desu - Expensive
I forgot how to bargain in Japanese, yet I need it for the upcoming trip.
Ikura desu ka? - How much?
That'll help...
If it's expensive for you, then:
Takai desu - Expensive
I forgot how to bargain in Japanese, yet I need it for the upcoming trip.
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Ikura desu ka? - How much?
That'll help...
That's not going to help me at all - they'll reply in Japanese.
I tried to engage them in conversation, but they just stared at me, and used a minimum of words: (yes, no and there.)
And the look they gave me was 'What the hell is a geek like you doing in here?'
Ah! Now that's more like it. If I practise that enough, I can walk around shaking my head and muttering that a lot and they might leave me alone so I could sneak some shots.
Takai desu, uhuh , takai desu, ahahah, desu desu takai desu . . . uhuhuh.
brb.
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Sounds like an interesting store! First, my advice to Kakashi, in our culture, haggling is tricky unless you know each other well. Don't push too hard & always remember that stuff like sincerity & respect can be used to your advantage.
As for the Japanesee hobby shop in Canada, I wouldn't try anything tricky, but stick with the basics. If you are sure they are Japanese, konnichiwa(hello), domo(thanks), arigatou(thank you), stuff like that would be nice & don't forget to bow lightly when saying those things. 'Domo' & 'arigatou' can be used together as "thank you very much". If feeling comfortable, you may throw in something like "kakkoui/kakkoii"(cool, or 'looks cool'), sugoi!(awesome!). Have fun, Harry!
Well, you have to respect priorities. 👍
As for the Japanesee hobby shop in Canada, I wouldn't try anything tricky, but stick with the basics. If you are sure they are Japanese, konnichiwa(hello), domo(thanks), arigatou(thank you), stuff like that would be nice & don't forget to bow lightly when saying those things. 'Domo' & 'arigatou' can be used together as "thank you very much". If feeling comfortable, you may throw in something like "kakkoui/kakkoii"(cool, or 'looks cool'), sugoi!(awesome!). Have fun, Harry!
Got the money but I don't. And won't for a while unfortunately. I fear I will never own that car again.
Well, you have to respect priorities. 👍
..... before shipping.Yeah, $10-$15 is cheap for TLV's. The three I have in my collection have cost me more than that online and that's before shipping.
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And once in a while, go mm ii ne! ii ne! and when the total comes up at the cash register, go ehhh!!!
So.. 85 Ellesmere Rd, place is called Advance Hobbies at Parkway Mall?
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That's it! I'm so glad they are here in Scarborough now.
Didn't know they had such a detailed website - even the location is mapped out. Man, just check out all the goodies in there.
Sounds like an interesting store! First, my advice to Kakashi, in our culture, haggling is tricky unless you know each other well. Don't push too hard & always remember that stuff like sincerity & respect can be used to your advantage.
Yes, honourable san.
Thanks. Not that I'm going to go full-bore Japanese, but it would be nice to throw in a 'Hi, Thank You, Bye' sort of word in now and then. They seemed very, very professional; but my impressions were short - I was flying in and out on a combined tool and coffee run, and had no time. Another big trip planned there (maybe I might pick up that Lotus 1:43 I was looking for; I did see a rather smashing Weber Red Bull for $43.00 made by Bburago.) Didn't really have time to look at all the AUTOart and Tamiya. They had lots of models of which I had no clue as to whom they were made by.
There was an upside to seeing all those prices. I realised that my dearly beloved Hotwheels gives me good value for money. Now, you guys know I've always been a Matchbox guy, due to having grown up with Lesney, but because HW produces a lot (and is inexpensive) the bulk of my collection is HW (like most of you, I'm sure.) But HW always comes up with good collections, and the cars they make in the $4.00 - $10.00 are equal (if not better) than many makes out there that are five times as expensive.
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Great job scoping those cars out. 👍 You know your way around Dodge.
Gonna have to keep my eye on you.
Mach 1........
"I don't want you to talk, Mr. Bond. I want you to daaaaiiiii!"
You got it right, Mitsubishi.
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While customising and photography are optional in collecting (not every one wants to photograph or customise their collection) storage is not. One has to find storage immediately they start to collect.
I know we've discussed storage tactics before, but the questions were asked again recently - and to start I'm going to show you this:
Storage doesn't have to cost anything. And when one is a schoolboy and starting to horde cars, spending money on storage (especially fancy plastic gizmos) can be prohibitory. With that in mind I'm going to address storage without spending a cent. As in looking for the right boxes right out of your neighborhood electronics, hardware or grocery store.
The box pictured above measures 24 inches across, and you can store three of them under your bed.
Each one can contain upwards of 200 cars. That's a lot of storage for free.
More details with pics later.
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They're not.
I think you want to replace HW for "Greenlight" or "M2" or "Autoworld" or something else in that sentence, because what HW sells as "premium" lines are nothing more than basic castings with rubber tires that cannot hold a freaking candle to a model that is not intended as a toy. Hell they can't even hold a candle agains a Greenlight as I said. Let alone something that costs 5 times as much.
You really need to get your hands on some Kyoshos, my friend, to realize that what you are saying is fully wrong. specially in these days. If this was 1999 and we were talking 100%-style HW, then yes, absolutely. But now? It's a freaking joke.
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