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Thing is, their previous R35's also had plastic spoilers, but not the paint-matching problem.
Issues like this seem to be the new trend, along with the "customer is expected to attach the smaller parts we used to install" phenomenon.
Yeah, not really a big deal in the overall scheme of things, but the prices haven't gone down either.
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On Thursday or Friday I bought my first Treasure Hunt in about a year, but didn't know it was one until seconds ago right after I uncarded it. Oh me. 
Camaro (TH), Roller Toaster and Boom Car.
Camaro (TH), Roller Toaster and Boom Car.
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@domalorite Yellow BRZ looks awesome! 👍
Of course, I also have my personal TLV beef with their cheap, undetailed wheels. $5 cars shouldn't have wheels that looks more realistic than $20 cars.
I've never paid attention to spoiler paint job, and I've yet to see the new GT-R, but some of you may remember I have problem with this Tomytec cost cutting as well. What gets me is how they arguably had the worst bang-for-the-buck to begin with, then last year or two, TLV collectors has seen one of the highest price hike in the hobby, same time they are giving us unbelievably user-unfriendly mirrors & spoilers we have to install ourselves.
Of course, I also have my personal TLV beef with their cheap, undetailed wheels. $5 cars shouldn't have wheels that looks more realistic than $20 cars.
Been wanting that one. I'd have uncarded mine by choice!On Thursday or Friday I bought my first Treasure Hunt in about a year, but didn't know it was one until seconds ago right after I uncarded it. Oh me.
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Mission successful. Only two on the pegs at a Target.
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Not jealous at all. Not jealous. I just want them so bad.....
Same end result, Johnny. Don't sweat it!It was going to end up uncarded anyway but I'm just slightly annoyed it had to turn out to be a TH. It's a basic one and I don't really care all that much because of that but I kinda wish I would've known first.
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New Escort in multipacks and S2k variation. Both found at TRU.
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I like that Escort. You really don't see those wheels as often anymore.
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Just stopped at a Target and they had some 9 packs with both the Escort and 5sp S2k in them.
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Went to my local Walmart to get some cleaning supplies and of course had to check the cars. They got some of the new Auto World cars in (same assortment with the new GT40's) but the only ones left were a silver '17 Mustang GT, blue Kingswood Estate and light blue '67 Mustang. So I snagged them, but this is a clear example of just how fast these things disappear from the pegs.
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Thank god. Sorry my man.
With the Hot Wheels at my Walmart, good stuff is gone that day. If you are more than a day late for the coveted mainlines, forget about it.
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my area your lucky if the good ones ever touched the pegs in the first place...some old guy around here managed to bribe all the area managers to NOT put any out untill he's dug through the cases... *yes things have gotten physical over this twice (he started the physical part)
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Definitely seems that way. There are a group of collectors at my local TRUs that I've seen multiple times tearing through boxes of diecast like heroin junkies in need of their next fix.
One among many reasons I've gravitated toward TLV releases. Can pre-order online, amazing quality, and not highly sought after in the states. A $20-30 TLV is easily a better choice than $20-30 of HW mainlines (to me, anyway, and this is not a knock on those that spend that amount - or more! - on mainlines; you do you!).
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Those really active hunters in my area, I think they are retired folks? They are in their 60's. I'm starting to see moms in there too. Not soccer mom's, but like "Walmart" moms in a bad way.
Get out!
Not sure about elsewhere, but JapanBooster ran out almost immediately and later added more stock via email notification.
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the first time he walked out of the back room with a cartload... I complained about it rather loud but kept clean.. a few minutes while I'm digging in a dump bin I got bulldozed by the old man with his cartload (now bagged and receipted from the electronics counter), I stood up and shoved his cart down a vacant isle for witch he tackled me.
the 2nd time I had just plucked a Chevroletor TH off the rack and hear "How did I miss that" as a fist hits my jaw... when I spit my molar out I lost it...
the 2nd time I had just plucked a Chevroletor TH off the rack and hear "How did I miss that" as a fist hits my jaw... when I spit my molar out I lost it...
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I think hot wheels hunting's all good. Like with everything, people are generally nice. I've had TH's offered to me by those hoarder/scalper types, I've offered my duplicates to other dudes looking through the pegs. Maybe it's a West Coast thing I dunno.
Without pictures I have no idea.
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