1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[a6m5]

Matchbox already has an FD.

This is before their casting got sharp, right? I think I may have it... Maybe it was my brother who had it.

 

[AOS-]

I still have a spectraflame one by them... or was it the Supra? Doesn't matter, both castings were LARRRGE.

Yeah, I think it's common knowledge amongst hot wheel collectors.

Ah shiiiiiiii- welp you got me.

2016 Then and Now '17 Acura NSX

2016 BMW '73 BMW 3.0 CSL (first release)

2016 Night Burnerz Mazda MX-5 Miata.

I think I liked the Miata more when you couldn't see that it was PR5 wheels.

 

[CodeRedR51]

This is before their casting got sharp, right? I think I may have it... Maybe it was my brother who had it.

It's not terrible for how long it's been out.

 

[Mike458]

I still have a spectraflame one by them... or was it the Supra? Doesn't matter, both castings were LARRRGE.



Ah shiiiiiiii- welp you got me.

2016 Then and Now '17 Acura NSX

2016 BMW '73 BMW 3.0 CSL (first release)

2016 Night Burnerz Mazda MX-5 Miata.

I think I liked the Miata more when you couldn't see that it was PR5 wheels.

I hate you.

(I have the black version of the M3 CSL though... but I want that MX5!)

(jk about the hating)

 

[a6m5]

Love that Miata, too. I still have that on display on my cubicle.

It's not terrible for how long it's been out

If you say so. I didn't have the RX-7, but I know I have the 3000GT/GTO. Not amazing. 2011-ish MBX castings, super amazing.

 

[CodeRedR51]

If you say so

I do.

 

[a6m5]

I posted couple of GreenLight cars today:

U.S. Forest Service Truck

VW Ambulance Van

Opened both of them. Dodge truck is a typical earlier GreenLight casting. Simple, but charming. VW has lot of detailing involved, but with typical sloppy finish. I got them cheap. I wouldn't pay $7 each for them.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Yesterday's hauls:

 

[VXR]

I think I had the Matchbox FD when it had the slanted cookie cutter wheels, around the mid-90s.

 

[GroupB]

Edit: Latest blogpost: Kyosho vs TLV vs CM's by @Apok

The TLV in that comparison is defective, or at best poorly assembled. Center car in the pic--note how the body is tilted on the chassis. (If you can't see it, the exhaust pipes are a giveaway)

 

[Apok]

The TLV in that comparison is defective, or at best poorly assembled. Center car in the pic--note how the body is tilted on the chassis. (If you can't see it, the exhaust pipes are a giveaway)

That's not actually the body, it's the exhaust which is a separate piece that's a bit crooked. Keen eye though, I hadn't even noticed it myself. The whole body seems crooked in that pic, but looking at the model itself I don't see it.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Nah, the whole body is leaning for sure.

 

[Apok]

I took another picture and you guys are actually right, it is a bit crooked.
But it's not very easy to spot with the naked eye.

 

[a6m5]

Damn, good eye @GroupB 👍

*checks blog for my Delta*

Mine's okay.

P.S. Looked for hot wheels in Kroger & Walmart today. Nada.

 

[AOS-]

P.S. Looked for hot wheels in Kroger & Walmart today. Nada.

Your nephew is not pleased.
Nephew: Go back there and look again!

 

[a6m5]

Your nephew is not pleased.
Nephew: Go back there and look again!

No sweat, I have like 20~30 cars on standby at all times!

 

[AOS-]

Ah, so that is why you stock up on every trip. Hope he doesn't find your emergency provisions in the glovebox and the top bedroom drawer.

Anyway, the thought came to me that I've got no more photos to share for a while, and that lead to me thinking just how much Kyosho has cut down on their releases this year. When you think about it, the production has sharply declined since 2015. Hot damn. Every future announcement will always be a big surprise from now on.

 

[a6m5]

Ah, so that is why you stock up on every trip. Hope he doesn't find your emergency provisions in the glovebox and the top bedroom drawer.

Anyway, the thought came to me that I've got no more photos to share for a while, and that lead to me thinking just how much Kyosho has cut down on their releases this year. When you think about it, the production has sharply declined since 2015. Hot damn. Every future announcement will always be a big surprise from now on.

New castings cost a lot, I guess.

 

[Spacegoat]

*checks blog for my Delta*

Had to double check my two delta's after seeing that. They're both fine, thankfully.

 

[yabiggoose]

Just listed three of my (new in pack) green machines, on eBay.
I really didn't wanna sell on eBay.
But everyone in local FB Diecast groups were absolutely rude, injoke, elitist pieces of 🤬.

Sigh.

 

[Apok]

I don't even have local groups to sell to.

Haven't had any problems at all with ebay though. Yet...

 

[CodeRedR51]

Hey look, a new BMW M4 without those hideous Trap5 wheels.

 

[AOS-]

Jolly good apple. Looks just like my M3!

What would be killer however is if they just went with black wheels.

But everyone in local FB Diecast groups were absolutely rude, injoke, elitist pieces of 🤬.

Sigh.

Welcome to the real world where the bad apples really shine.

 

[a6m5]

Just listed three of my (new in pack) green machines, on eBay.
I really didn't wanna sell on eBay.
But everyone in local FB Diecast groups were absolutely rude, injoke, elitist pieces of 🤬.

Sigh.

I've been invited to join TLV group, then GreenLight, etc. on Facebook. Everybody's SO NICE. Fun, relaxed & encouraging. Then again, I haven't tried selling anything on there yet.

Trap5 wheels.

I had to google that, but I actually like those depending on situation.

What would be killer however is if they just went with black wheels.

Now, that looks damn good.

 

[AOS-]

Yes! Someone is finally willing to buy those damn V8 Vantages! I've waited so long for you, buyer!

 

[RCKakashi14]

Oh they chose the NA1 this time:

And the Z32:

(photos from the Tomica Marketplace FB page)

 

[yabiggoose]

Oooooh I want that 300.

 

[Spacegoat]

The 300zx looks real nice, digging the colour.

 

[a6m5]

digging the colour.

WTF is that color.....

That NSX isn't bad at all! I actually want it!

 

[Spacegoat]

WTF is that color.....

Whatever it is, it's awesome! I like it.