1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[CodeRedR51]

My advice, don't buy it unless it's perfect.

Tall order for M2.

 

[a6m5]

Tall order for M2.

I'd say that they are at least 50/50, and hey, that's a pretty good batting average.

 

[Mrs.Koios]

Thank you all for the kind words. @Ken Koios is good guy that has to put up with a lot of crap (health issues, ****head teenagers and ME) I just try to make him smile. That's my job as a wife..should be the way it is for everyone.

Those M2s rock. Isn't that Ford truck awesome from the VW Hauler?(I have the same one). She has very good taste!

Thanks! I picked that one out of a few. I really liked it. Plus I know Ken likes the VW vans.

They are expensive, but if you buy a transport trailer, at least you are sort of paying for three units(or vehicles): Truck, vehicle & the trailer.

I agree, I don't buy many of them either. But when I do buy, they are irresistible.

They really are justifiable for $16.99 with getting 3 vehicles. I see more in Kens future

 

[a6m5]

I didn't realize that you were on gtplanet, @Mrs.Koios Keep up the good work. 👍

 

[Ken]

I didn't realize that you were on gtplanet, @Mrs.Koios Keep up the good work. 👍

There are 4 of us Koios' that use the Planet. Me and the misses. Then my two older kids, Smarty Koios and King42399 (but wants premium to change his name to something Koios.)

 

[Mrs.Koios]

Yup. I lurk on this board mostly to find out which cars Ken needs or wants. I don't have a lot of input to offer though. I am just happy that he has found a hobby he is so passionate about and all of you to share the experience with

 

[AOS-]

Dang. I was about to introduce him to the dark side.... the side where the pit has no end. Guess I can't now.



Jokes.



Also, despite all this text-based replies, the '49 Mercury picture streak has not yet been broken. I realize that's nearly impossible to uphold, but who will be the first to break it I wonder?

 

[a6m5]

Hot Wheels Pop Culture "Cuckoo For Cocoa Puffs" Texas Drive 'Em




Streak snapped. Yes!

Edit - My only second Texas Drive 'Em. Only one that's loose(the other's the RLC one).

@AOS- & @Ken Koios - I found my '49 Merc by M2, but it was chopped top.

 

[yabiggoose]

@Ken Koios

Me right now

 

[Spacegoat]

My order from AmiAmi's moving at similar pace.

It's not on another Hawaiian vacation is it? Do hope it gets to you soon though and that '49 Merc is killer, love the colour. 👍

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

My 3rd day of new hot wheels this time at a different Walmart. It had a new dump bin of c and d case cars plus a few d case cars on the pegs.

Found the batman live Batmobile Austin mini van Brazilian charger and 15' f150. Also got
The ferrari 599xx non super, 911, charger and esprit. The 599 was at the back of the bin and it was also on the bottom.

 

[CodeRedR51]

@Ken Koios

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Me right now

Isn't that Jell-O?

 

[a6m5]

It looks delicious.

It's not on another Hawaiian vacation is it?

It happened once.......



It's still very fast thru customs in Japan & their postal service. It takes total of about two days from Japan to L.A. After that, it takes the L.A. Customs & USPS up to TWO WEEKS to transport it exactly one state over.

 

[CodeRedR51]

It's still very fast thru customs in Japan & their postal service. It takes total of about two days from Japan to L.A. After that, it takes the L.A. Customs & USPS up to TWO WEEKS to transport it exactly one state over.

My issue is that it said "Processed through sort facility" in Japan on the 26th, then nothing for like 8 days. Friday night it finally says "Processed through sort facility" in L.A.

I hear there are labor disputes at the docks in California so that could have been the issue with the lack of updates and also the reason Mattel is missing product in stores.

 

[yabiggoose]

Isn't that Jell-O?

Maybe Americans call it that. Australians don't.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Kyosho 1:64 - Aston Martin LMP1 (Karuwaza pre-order edition)

 

[yabiggoose]

Kyosho 1:64 - Aston Martin LMP1 (Karuwaza pre-order edition)

So smooth and streamlined!

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

I know that the 599xx is the last hot wheels ferrari but should I keep it carded until I find another or should I open it if i don't find another?

 

[AOS-]

Depend if you want it for yourself. If you want to cash in on it should its value ever soar, I'd keep it carded for the time being.

Also, thanks for breaking the Merc streak.

 

[Nessy]

That's my favourite of all the diecast pictures you've shared in this thread. Excellent picture and excellent diecast. 👍

 

[Ken]

I know that the 599xx is the last hot wheels ferrari but should I keep it carded until I find another or should I open it if i don't find another?

I don't think it's going to be the last casting. I think HW's just lost the rights to the larger models.

@RCKakashi14,

I'm now a jelly.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Maybe Americans call it that. Australians don't.

Jell-O

Jelly

 

[R5]

Jell-O

Jelly

The bottom one is jam. The top is most definitely jelly. As am I over Kakashis AM LMP.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Jam/jelly is the same thing. I think one has seeds in it though.

 

[R5]

Jam/jelly is the same thing. I think one has seeds in it though.

Not in the land of Yorkshire puddings it isn't

 

[CodeRedR51]

Jam/jelly is the same thing. I think one has seeds in it though.

In the US, the difference is really just how well they spread. Jam tends to spread better. I'm not a food expert so I'm not sure why this is. And Jello-O is well, Jell-O.

In any case, we could do this "US food terms vs. the world" all day.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jam
Yeah I just went there.

 

[a6m5]

Guys, guys...... Take it from the native Engrish speaker. It's jam & gelly(pronounced: 'jamu' & 'zelly' in Japan, not making this up lol).

Opened another car:

Jada Dub City 1987 Buick Grand National

 

[ScottPuss20]

@AOS- & @Ken Koios - I found my '49 Merc by M2, but it was chopped top.

A truly flawless model right there mate.

Kyosho 1:64 - Aston Martin LMP1 (Karuwaza pre-order edition)

I gotta get this for my dad.

 

[yabiggoose]

Jell-O is a brand name of jelly.
What the yanks call jelly, everywhere else calls jam.