1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[CodeRedR51]

Mini GT is coming out with this too and I am totally in.

 

[RCKakashi14]

The angle of the windshield is off.

Better than what the promotional photos and the box art suggest, though. I find them too high.

I'll take a photo in a better angle. The model seems fine to me.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Found these at a Target today, no new regular basics though

 

[CodeRedR51]

 

[GTboyz]

Literally excited for this. All 5 are awesome.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Literally excited for this. All 5 are awesome.

I don't understand how they do a German set and not include any BMW's, but I'm definitely down for the full set. (don't care about the chase)

 

[Spacegoat]

Found this at Big W a couple of weeks but kept forgetting to post it. They also had the RS200 one with the Transit van. I regret not picking that one up.

 

[GTboyz]

I don't understand how they do a German set and not include any BMW's, but I'm definitely down for the full set. (don't care about the chase)

Personally I haven't see any BMW castings that I like from Hot Wheels so this is a win from me. I'd be ecstatic if they decided to put the E92 to the premium line though.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Selling some things on eBay right now and I am confused why the Lightnings and the Explorer have been bid up so high lol

 

[AOS-]

They chose the Kona? Why? They should do the I30 N Hatch instead. Don't really mind the Elantra N though.

The problem is that the i30N to the world now is outdated. It was good for a while, but it would seem Hyundai's all about pushing for the latest and greatest... and as much as we all love the original i30N, the Kona N and Elantra N are its successor. So this is more than fair. Glad to see Hyundai getting some love though.

 

[AOS-]

Never thought I'd do it, but I ended up reaching out to the second market for this. It's probably Initial D, but an FC in white just seems like the perfect combo. Definitely changing the wheels though.

A filler grab when picking up the FC and a few others I don't care to share. It too will see different wheels. Red/white is great, but not on the S13.

This is a 2021 release, branded "60th anniversary - Best of UK series"....
yet it appears to be entirely identical to the 2008 Heritage Classics release: paint, wheels, chrome, window tint colour, and potentially the interior piece. I'll confirm it once I pull out the 2008 release. They had a 2021 release on the Exige which I passed up even though it was in dark green. It looked like the effort wasn't all there being all green with no tampos printed for the lights.... This may also be a lousy effort as well, but a part of me is hoping SOMETHING is different, which is why I didn't uncard it yet.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Ordered some mini GTs for Christmas they came today.

 

[GTboyz]

Never thought I'd do it, but I ended up reaching out to the second market for this. It's probably Initial D, but an FC in white just seems like the perfect combo. Definitely changing the wheels though.

 

[CodeRedR51]

There's these too but $$$

1/64 Hi-Story Modelers Initial D Set Takahashi RX-7 FD3S & Go Hojo NSX NA1 | eBay

Takahashi RX-7 FD3S & Go Hojo NSX NA1. Initial D Set. VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND.

www.ebay.com

 

[GTboyz]

There's these too but $$$

https://www.ebay.com/itm/402990415195?hash=item5dd419bd5b:g:embarrassed:uwAAOSwDDlg7Z1e

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They kinda ruined the 3 door version. It's lacking the black lines on the rear bumper.

I have the Hobby Japan version but they lack the mudflaps which is a shame IMO.

 

[AOS-]

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I know I said ID, but I'm not actually crazy about how Ryosuke's FC looks, except maybe for the dark grey Watanabe wheels. However, the swapped lights, carbon bonnet, big wing... not into it.

Which all reminds me, I still need to grab photos of that i30N TCR.

 

[NoStopN]

Selling some things on eBay right now and I am confused why the Lightnings and the Explorer have been bid up so high lol

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I would like to have a main agreeable source for "worth" of any of these as collectibles. I swear I have an error Hot Wheels Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca, but being a HW, it likely won't be worth a ton more than a regular Boss LS. Anyway, the only real reason I could think about for the Lightnings is they aren't being produced. Law of supply & demand takes over. I strangely collect more trucks these days & have several Lightnings & Raptors, but I can't afford Ebay prices.

On a more futuristic note, I might ask if any of our Aussie members who keep track of VASC & their collectibles to give some of us a heads up when the Gen 3 car models begin to hit the market. I joke a ton about being a big Ford detractor, yet I want to collect those VASC Mustangs & will begin collecting the NASCAR Gen 7 model Mustangs when those hit the market. Now I've just got to find a retailer who does international shipping.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I would like to have a main agreeable source for "worth" of any of these as collectibles.

Sold listings on eBay will give you a rough estimate. I didn't check on these before hand so I had no idea. The final bid was $137. 🤪

 

[NoStopN]

Sold listings on eBay will give you a rough estimate. I didn't check on these before hand so I had no idea. The final bid was $137. 🤪

Damn. Considering they cost about $5-6 USD, that's one hell of a profit. I typically buy only for my own viewing.

 

[GTboyz]

Just arrived. Opening doors and detailed underbody. Really cool.

 

[Casey]

Walmart had the whole set just put on the pegs but got the two I wanted. My dad's a big fan of 300ZX's so it went to him.

 

[NoStopN]

Nice finds. And I have a soft spot in my heart for the Z.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I have a story about Walmart. Walked in 2 days ago to find full pegs of mainlines. Grabbed the red Prelude and Gray Kenmeri along with the R35 and Supra Liberty Walk versions, but ended up putting those two back. There was also a full peg of the last Boulevard cars (Delorean, Nova, Superbird, etc) and that was it. I left them all. Went back the next day to grab something and checked the pegs again. ALL of the good mainline cars were gone (they left a mess too) and that peg of Boulevards = GONE. I did see one of the new Boulevard VW Beetles on a peg near the Matchbox so they seem to have received a new Boulevard set too (which I need) and someone snagged all of those too.

Hoarders have ruined this hobby.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Walmart had the whole set just put on the pegs but got the two I wanted. My dad's a big fan of 300ZX's so it went to him.View attachment 1102706

I ordered the set online since I knew I probably won’t see it in stores or get a partial set.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I ordered the set online since I knew I probably won’t see it in stores or get a partial set.

I just sold my extra set on eBay a couple days ago. If I had known I would have offered.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

I just sold my extra set on eBay a couple days ago. If I had known I would have offered.

That’s fine I was able to get it before Christmas too. I got it from this site https://www.jcardiecast.com/collect...2021-car-culture-modern-classic-set-of-5-cars also my Mini GTs.

 

[GTboyz]

BRR Models from Italy will be releasing their 1/64 next year with Mini GT exclusively doing the distribution.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Guess I’ll be adding those to my collection too.

 

[AOS-]

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Just arrived. Opening doors and detailed underbody. Really cool.

Dude this is such a forgotten piece!

 

[CodeRedR51]

Added a couple more wheel swap cars to my "premium" display. The Skyline I just swapped the whole base. Never cared for the police car.