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I live in the east but go to Highpoint fairly often. Especially given the only two Samsung stores that can replace phones (on my second replacement S5 in ten months) are Highpoint and Melb Central haha.
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My collection is modest and I wouldn't really call myself a collector.
These are just things I've bought on impulse through the years.
Here's what I do have though.
1984 Ferrari Testarossa
Given to me when I was five or six years old.
It's very worn and beat up with a nice big crack
in the windshield.
BMW Z8
Mika Hakkinen's 2000 McLaren MP4/15
Great F1 driver, beautiful car.
Mika Hakkinen's 2000 McLaren MP4/15
Enrique Bernoldi's 2001 Arrows A22 (Monaco edition)
The one where he kept David Coulthard behind him for
34 laps. I saw that race live on TV.
Ron Dennis supposedly said to Bernoldi post-race that 'he would never find
a race seat anywhere ever again.'
Bernoldi did nothing wrong in my opinion and he gained a fan that day. Me.
Alex Zanardi's 1999 Williams FW21
Love this livery.
Valentino Rossi's 2001 Honda NSR500
The bike he took his first big title with
after being 125cc & 250cc champion.
Nigel Mansell's 1986 Williams FW11
Johnny Dumfries' 1986 Lotus 98T
Scalextric cars from childhood.
Just an odd thing a friend of my dads gave me.
It's a Top Fuel dragster made out of car & bike parts.
Sparkplugs etc...
Tie Domi
A crazy hockey player (now retired) who I saw skate once.
Met him and other NHL players after the game too (it was an all-star game during the 2004 NHL lockout
when many NHLers came to Europe).
These are just things I've bought on impulse through the years.
Here's what I do have though.
1984 Ferrari Testarossa
Given to me when I was five or six years old.
It's very worn and beat up with a nice big crack
in the windshield.
BMW Z8
Mika Hakkinen's 2000 McLaren MP4/15
Great F1 driver, beautiful car.
Mika Hakkinen's 2000 McLaren MP4/15
Enrique Bernoldi's 2001 Arrows A22 (Monaco edition)
The one where he kept David Coulthard behind him for
34 laps. I saw that race live on TV.
Ron Dennis supposedly said to Bernoldi post-race that 'he would never find
a race seat anywhere ever again.'
Bernoldi did nothing wrong in my opinion and he gained a fan that day. Me.
Alex Zanardi's 1999 Williams FW21
Love this livery.
Valentino Rossi's 2001 Honda NSR500
The bike he took his first big title with
after being 125cc & 250cc champion.
Nigel Mansell's 1986 Williams FW11
Johnny Dumfries' 1986 Lotus 98T
Scalextric cars from childhood.
Just an odd thing a friend of my dads gave me.
It's a Top Fuel dragster made out of car & bike parts.
Sparkplugs etc...
Tie Domi
A crazy hockey player (now retired) who I saw skate once.
Met him and other NHL players after the game too (it was an all-star game during the 2004 NHL lockout
when many NHLers came to Europe).
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I have that same Testarossa in yellow that my dad previously owned. It's beaten up too. I never did consider it as part of a collection now that I think about it. Perhaps it's time to now.
edit: Now for something cool. Found pics of some newly finished Ignitions:
There's red, silver, black, as shared in the past.
edit: This US seller has been selling 1:18 HPI models for a mighty low price:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291808491585
edit: Now for something cool. Found pics of some newly finished Ignitions:
There's red, silver, black, as shared in the past.
edit: This US seller has been selling 1:18 HPI models for a mighty low price:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291808491585
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How long does that bus of yours measure? [/inb4thatswhatshesaid]
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Ignition in 1:18:
I always praise the level of detail they do with the front lamps and grills. Just look at all the minute details they get there. And I always priase IG for being able to show that in their presentation photos unlike some competitors.
That's new packaging. It used to be an acetate box outside of a paper sleeve and plastic frame. It looks like they'll be going with acrylic covers from now on, which means I don't have to handle the boxes super delicately, and taking the model out won't be a headache.
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Ignition in 1:18:
I always praise the level of detail they do with the front lamps and grills. Just look at all the minute details they get there. And I always priase IG for being able to show that in their presentation photos unlike some competitors.
That's new packaging. It used to be an acetate box outside of a paper sleeve and plastic frame. It looks like they'll be going with acrylic covers from now on, which means I don't have to handle the boxes super delicately, and taking the model out won't be a headache.
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Oh, here are a couple crappy pics I forgot to post form a couple weeks ago:
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What a cool way to display those fighters!Oh, here are a couple crappy pics I forgot to post form a couple weeks ago:
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Others have also complimented my way of hanging my aircraft models as well, thanks
I have two Macross plane kits I plan to display as a table center piece in the future. That's unfortunately all I can say for now. I haven't built the second one yet.
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I have two VF's from Macross Frontier that I built a few years ago, both 1/72 scale. They are in a box right now, till I decide where I am gonna display them again. My Gundams are scattered all over my apartment, though some of them are also in boxes at the moment. I really need more display space that is somewhat dust-free lol...
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The Cosmo is gorgeous in dat black, the G-Wagen is so mad it becomes brilliant, but my main target of my affection is the Jaaaaag. There just aren't enough good scale models of that one, and I know AA will step up to plate...
But of course, the pricetag of each and every single one of those new models is enough to put me off from an immediate purchase. Just as AA planned, I bet...
But of course, the pricetag of each and every single one of those new models is enough to put me off from an immediate purchase. Just as AA planned, I bet...
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I just wish the G63 6x6 wasn't in matte colors. I'd be down for a gloss black one. I think the red one will be gloss though, so I will have to get that one. And yes, the suspension is fully functional on the 6x6 
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Holy balls, it does still exist!
Still waiting for pics of the black one tho lol...
Still waiting for pics of the black one tho lol...
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At this rate, you probably will get yours first. I have had the black one pre-ordered for like 2 years now yet no pics in sight.
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Aaaaaand another one. Been waiting for this for months, a GT Spirit 2.8 RSR. It's really nice, although the "Carrera" decals were not cut for the door gaps. I'm not sure I want to risk fixing it.
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I was gonna pre-order the RS, but didn't due to money lol
I might pick it up sometime soon though, unless something else gets in the way. As for the decals, I probably would fix them, since it isn't hard to do. A really sharp hobby knife and Micro Sol is all you need. I did it to several of my Sparks in 1/18 and 1/43.
I might pick it up sometime soon though, unless something else gets in the way. As for the decals, I probably would fix them, since it isn't hard to do. A really sharp hobby knife and Micro Sol is all you need. I did it to several of my Sparks in 1/18 and 1/43.
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Picked this up from the office when I got home earlier:
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Hang on just a gosh dern second, aren't those super expensive? I don't have one yet due to obscenely high prices, around the $500-700 area. Also, I didn't know they were available in that color. I'm jealous!Picked this up from the office when I got home earlier:
Edit: Well that's just a surprise, it would appear that Spark made a non-dealer version, but only in that color as far as I can tell. I think I'll wait to see what colors GT Spirit make it in.
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