1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[TheeFrogmanlego]

You're telling me. I think they ruin the car most of the time.

nothing a microfiber cant fix ;P ever since 2004 the tampos are put over the clear coat * you can scratch them off*
Im gonna put a picture of of decal removed hw's some are VERY hard to get rid of , thees had to be scratched of with my nail , il post a guide up for you with a car im gonna do in a bit.

 

[a6m5]

Sounds interesting. I'll be looking forward to this. 👍

It can also go in here though: Hot Wheels & Matchbox Customizing Thread

 

[Spacegoat]

Got to say, I agree with Driving Park, the Gremlin looks so much better without the tampos.

I picked up a Grand National at a grocery store last night. Might be a car from last year though.

Yeah, looks like last years blister card design to me.

 

[TheeFrogmanlego]

Does any body know how rare mega duty is? that's the last 2011 car i need =(

 

[a6m5]

Does any body know how rare mega duty is? that's the last 2011 car i need =(

I don't even recall this one.

Got to say, I agree with Driving Park, the Gremlin looks so much better without the tampos.

Same. 👍

 

[TheeFrogmanlego]

I don't even recall this one.

Same. 👍

Ah i mest up!diesel duty is the one i mean, its a mix/ crosover of mega duty and symbolic
its pretty much mega duty with the symbolic paint scheme and grill and bigger smog towers
I love the little Easter eggs HW makes , such as circle trucker being the truck version of circle tracker, it even had the same livery!

 

[a6m5]

Ah i mest up!diesel duty is the one i mean, its a mix/ crosover of mega duty and symbolic
its pretty much mega duty with the symbolic paint scheme and grill and bigger smog towers
I love the little Easter eggs HW makes , such as circle trucker being the truck version of circle tracker, it even had the same livery!

I think I've seen the teal & orange one? Gray/silver one also came up on google with "2011" on it, but I don't recall ever seen that one.

 

[TheeFrogmanlego]

I think I've seen the teal & orange one? Gray/silver one also came up on google with "2011" on it, but I don't recall ever seen that one.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...6PBT5WFJqvbiAKxlfywCA&ved=0CHUQ9QEwAw&dur=365
that one

 

[a6m5]

I thought I looked around a lot last year, but no, I don't remember that one. I guess it just didn't register, or maybe it really was rare.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Was just updating my list, thought I would share my latest error:

 

[commodoreben]

Went to the local flea market today and got a few cars from the same guy I usally buy from and a few loose ones from someone else. First are the loose ones and they cost me $1 for all of them.


P5270179 by commodoreben, on Flickr
In the back row there are a pair of Matchbox Alfa Carabo's that will be made into one car one day, a Hasbro DC Comics Armoured Car that I think is from Batman, a extremely rough Corgi Juniors Whizzwheels Pininfarina Modulo and a Hotwheels Porsche 928. All the cars in the next few pics I got from the same guy I usally buy off for $25


P5270180 by commodoreben, on Flickr
A 1999 First Editions Shadow Mk IIa, a 2000 Secret Codes Series Screamin Hauler, a 1998 First Editions Ford GT-90 and a 2000 First Editions 65 Corvette


P5270182 by commodoreben, on Flickr
A Mercedes Benz 2.6, a Twinmill II, a BMW 850i that has doors that open and a Thunderstreak


P5270184 by commodoreben, on Flickr
I got sick of waiting for one of these to show up in the stores

 

[Cano]

Ugh, back. I absolutely overspent money, lol, but came home fully loaded. Didin't sell a damn thing and my Rampage didn't win a freaking thing either. I'll show you pics of the stuff tomorrow.

 

[a6m5]

Ben - I have the BMW 8(movable doors) & the GT-90. I have no recollection of where or how I got it.

Cano - Sorry to hear that your car didn't win, but I bet you had fun!

 

[OtakuTaikun]

Goin to the swap meet tomorrow gonna check it out, first time going

 

[TheeFrogmanlego]

I thought I looked around a lot last year, but no, I don't remember that one. I guess it just didn't register, or maybe it really was rare.

Yea that car has eluded me, if i cant find a car im pretty sure its rare.. im hardcore when it comes to first editions XD
Gosh i really wanna post some pictures of my room, I started collecting at age 9 , with boxed cars , by age 13 I had over 1000. Now I don't know, to me its like a gallery of cars that I can admire any day any time =D Cars just fascinate me!

 

[a6m5]

Pictures, pictures, pictures. Both of you!

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

I like it better without the tampos. There are so many cars I see that I just wish they would sell without tampos on them.

You're telling me. I think they ruin the car most of the time.

I agree. Some cars look good with tampos, but the majority of them would look even better without being plastered with tampos all the time. That's why I like the first time models, espically the real world cars. Just basic paint and only if the car has it irl, stripes and/or visible badges.

nothing a microfiber cant fix ;P ever since 2004 the tampos are put over the clear coat * you can scratch them off*
Im gonna put a picture of of decal removed hw's some are VERY hard to get rid of , thees had to be scratched of with my nail , il post a guide up for you with a car im gonna do in a bit.

Thank goodness.

I remembered it was hard to remove the tampos on the cars back in the day. Sometimes, I was even grinding them on rocks and they still won't come off!

I can't wait to see the guide though.

 

[M-POWER_FTW]

Nice grabs once again Commodoreben.

nothing a microfiber cant fix ;P ever since 2004 the tampos are put over the clear coat * you can scratch them off*
Im gonna put a picture of of decal removed hw's *some are VERY hard to get rid of , thees had to be scratched of with my nail , il post a guide up for you with a car im gonna do in a bit.

Looking forward to it. I know lacquer thinner works, but haven't tried it out for myself yet.

Was just updating my list, thought I would share my latest error:

Nice grab. Refreshing to see another person in this thread post errors.

That's why I like the first time models, espically the real world cars.

Totally agree.

 

[MedigoFlame]

Just got back from NY today, didn't buy any cars there, but I did get great REAL car spottings. This is what I bought from New Hampshire. (No tax!)

Toys R Us:

2 Tomica GT-Rs!

Walmart: (Rather surprisingly the one we went to in Portsmouth was "hidden" and seemed to be a rather small store. There were quite a few 2010 Hot Wheels! -No R34/R35 GT-Rs...- But did pick up some goodies!)

350Z
F430 Spyder
Corvette C6.R
Citroen C4 Rally
Silvia S15
458 Italia

No pictures of them, but they also had the previous Mystery Models. Only found the Toyota RSC and Ranchero. No GT500... Also, would have bought doubles, but my brother seemed to disapprove of buying doubles telling me it was "pointless." So I gave up on that...

As for the eBay thing, didn't win any of the auctions. But what I purchased today made up for it.

 

[RACECAR]

Managed to finally get the BMW 2002. Wasn't in the same color I have seen others get, but I actually think the White is more appropriate and in my opinion, looks abit better.

 

[a6m5]

Medigo: Nice GT-R. 👍 Yeah, I sort of agree on purchasing doubles. No offense to those who buy doubles, but only time I'd invest in a second one is if I'm taking one out of package, or if they are some sort of premium, like Back to the Future DeLorean for example.

I kind of wish I bought the Tomica GT-R now. $2.99, or were they on clearance?

Managed to finally get the BMW 2002. Wasn't in the same color I have seen others get, but I actually think the White is more appropriate and in my opinion, looks abit better.

I have both, but by far, I prefer the new one(white). 👍

 

[MedigoFlame]

I suppose that's true about the doubles. Not sure why, at first I didn't really think it was worth it. Then I started to get into buying doubles.

The GT-Rs were still $2.99... Not sure I'd see them back in Maine though, haven't heard much about new stock coming in. Forgot to take a picture of the Evo X/STI double pack my brother bought in NY for me. But I'm sure you guys know what they look like.

It's been about a week since I last checked the retail stores here, might just go on a hunt tomorrow. If stores will be open on Memorial Day.

 

[Spacegoat]

I got sick of waiting for one of these to show up in the stores

Did you get that online? I'm considering doing that myself, as the likelihood of finding one in the stores is pretty low.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Did you get that online? I'm considering doing that myself, as the likelihood of finding one in the stores is pretty low.

You feel like paying for a package I could send you quite a few of them.

 

[a6m5]

You feel like paying for a package I could send you quite a few of them.

I was gonna say. I thought maybe I could help him out, so I checked the USPS website real quick, and the shipping for small one pound package was over eleven bucks! Sorry goat.

 

[Spacegoat]

Yeah, thanks for the offers.

I just picked up a standard one off E-Bay for $14 all up. (didn't feel like paying $60 for a Super )

 

[commodoreben]

Did you get that online? I'm considering doing that myself, as the likelihood of finding one in the stores is pretty low.

I got it at the local flea market for $10. The guy I bought it off also had the Team Hotwheels card with the XB Falcon on it, the original yellow release, a Super and the Mystery Car Falcon still in the bag.

 

[a6m5]

Yeah, thanks for the offers.

I just picked up a standard one off E-Bay for $14 all up. (didn't feel like paying $60 for a Super )

OK...... quick exchange rate says that U.S. Dollar is nearly even with the Australian, and I know it doesn't cost you guys $14 for standard Hot Wheels car. Right!?

 

[TheeFrogmanlego]

Got a Chevrolet ss and eaglesomething XD YAY, both lime green

 

[TheeFrogmanlego]

OK...... quick exchange rate says that U.S. Dollar is nearly even with the Australian, and I know it doesn't cost you guys $14 for standard Hot Wheels car. Right!?

Every thing is super expensive in ausie !
a video game is almost 90-120 USD