1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[AOS-]

Might have to run down to Wal-Mart today, still can't find the GT3-RS...

"You're never going to find anymore" is the impression I want o give you if you live in the GTA, but there are a few blues lurking in one or two stores. White and Gray you can give up on. If I do find one I can grab that for you if you like.

...and I kind of want the Dan Wheldon car.

$40..... all the way from Arizona.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Did actually go on a small hunt tonight. Needed to get out and clear my head so that's how I did it. Didn't come across any boxes on pallets unfortunately, I think my timing is clearly off. So next payday I'm going to try something different and get up really early and go in the morning. I know some stores purposely wait until early morning to avoid the annoying collectors/scalpers.

Anyway, found the new Batman sidekick at a couple stores, so picked up a few of those. Also found an error white BMW 2002 with backwards windows. Bought a Boulevard Fiero to steal the tires from but they are just ever so slightly bigger than the watanabe's so I can't use them.

Photos tomorrow.

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

Look at that thing! It has Fast & the Furious all over it!(I like the movies tho)

👍

Tax write off! That's what that's called. Good gesture, regardless. 👍

Thanks for the info on the car. I needed to go to Walmart this weekend. I might try going late tonight, see if I can hit the hot wheels right after they unpack them!

I don't know if you have any cash, but do you have a pinkslip to the car?

And don't forget to pop the hood bro.

Yeah I really appercepiate what Hot Wheels is doing to help out Weldon's family and spread some of his best Indy/F1 cars he's raced in. He will be missed though.

I can grab anyone silver Aventadors if they want.

It'll be seen as hoarding in my hometown, but really sharing with the collector community.

True, as long you don't sell them near the actual Lambo's price, then it's called sharing.

Its all about the orange ones ! ;P

👍

It's always about the orignial colors when it comes to the real cars.

Yeah, I guess. It'll need some putty for the broken bumper though.

Can I see some pics of it whenever you're taking pics of your cars?

Or you could just have both, I don't see what the big deal is.

Another quote! Even though I perfer the orange, I really do love the silver paint. Makes the car more sleeker though.

I'm heading out to buy my slim PS3 tomorrow morning! I'm excited to get back on GT5 and a few other games I'm dying to play again. So I'll be looking for some cars to mess with later after being reunited with my PS3. I'm thinking of buying 20-30 cars. I'll report whenever I get back.

Oh yeah, do anyone know of a good drag track from Hot Wheels? I was thinking of finding one for under $20 and I was wondering if it's a good investment to mess with the cars once in a while. Any suggestions?


Edit: Take a look at some of these cool cars from another collector on YouTube. His name is Formulaonehotwheel. Though his videos aren't like CGR's with reviews, but they are cool to watch to get a 360 view of the cars. I subscribed to his channel, so my name will be obvious on the comments section.

http://m.youtube.com/#/user/formulaonehotwheel

 

[CodeRedR51]

Window Error:

Batman cars:

Edit: Also, just bought all these from a guy on HWC.com for $18 shipped. All blister cards are mint. 👍

 

[a6m5]

I like the Miatas. 👍 My online order due to arrive next week, I'm supposed to have one Miata in there.

Funny you should post the Batmobiles, I'm looking for one. I think it's 2004, model #31? The original(to me ) 1989 Michael Keaton Batmobile. Started looking around just couple weeks ago, but I either miss them on eBay, or they go too high for my liking.

Did actually go on a small hunt tonight. Needed to get out and clear my head so that's how I did it.

That is so funny. As I said, I was thinking about Walmart last night, then changed my mind, went out to hang out with some people late night. Things happened, I was........ let's say annoyed(lol), I get on the road, I ended up going to Walmart, too.

Didn't come across any boxes on pallets unfortunately, I think my timing is clearly off. So next payday I'm going to try something different and get up really early and go in the morning. I know some stores purposely wait until early morning to avoid the annoying collectors/scalpers.

When I was still "hunting", I experimented by hitting those store around, or after midnight. For me, it was random. And not in my favor. If I went early, no pallet. If I went late, already ransacked. My Walmart doesn't seem to have standard schedule, but they just get to them when they get to them, which does make sense to me.

P.S. A lot of new cars, including the popular standard cars, but absolutely no sign of Wheldon. Not that I was expecting to see one.

P.P.S. Forgot to post two cars I did grab last night:

I don't know if you have any cash, but do you have a pinkslip to the car?



And don't forget to pop the hood bro.

Maybe I should get that one on Blu-ray. I haven't even seen the last one.

 

[Roger the Horse]

I got a Maisto Fresh Metal Trabant today. YEAH!

 

[a6m5]

I got a Maisto Fresh Metal Trabant today. YEAH!

I had to google that one, but that actually looks pretty cool. 👍

I have beef with the level of quality with the "Fresh Metal" cars, but they sometimes have cars that nobody else have readily available. I saw Countach in their 10 pack last night. If it was a single, I'd have bought one. I have one of their first gen Scion xB, I like that one.

 

[Madertus]

I got a Maisto Fresh Metal Trabant today. YEAH!

I have one of those...

...15 years old!

 

[photonrider]

Picked up some more MB's:

 

[RACECAR]

Just found another BMW...the Z4


Pics for all three of my recent purchases will be up.

 

[AOS-]

Nice 8-Crate.... and damn all these MB Vipers.... not that I'm jelly; I already got mine a few weeks ago

Recent purchases:

As well as all the ones I posted earlier.

 

[MedigoFlame]

Argh, never got a hand on one of those 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS's when they were on the pegs and what not. Always told myself "I'll get one eventually," and now they're all gone. Also bought the exact same magazine photonrider.

Some nice purchases on this page!

Made a purchase after work yesterday. Dollar Tree had the red ZL1 that I wanted, but never got. (Another "I'll eventually buy it" issue) and another white Ken Block Ford Fiesta. And another Tomica Hypercity pack with the Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen and Toyota Probox. Really wish there were more available cars in those packs, at Tuesday Morning for $2 is a steal! Was tempted to buy the small plastic road corner pieces for $4, but only to get the Toyota Harrier (Lexus RX), Mazda Demio (Mazda 2), or Nissan X-Trail. So, not really worth paying that much. Next up on my list, the Tomica double pack with Mitsubishi Triton/Nissan Juke and Mitsubishi Pajero/Suzuki Swift.

I have noticed that I'm going more towards Tomica right now. Getting very distracted from the usual Hot Wheels and Matchbox. Only thing that's keeping me looking is the new stuff that hasn't hit our stores and whatever I find at the fleamarket. Wish Tomy brought out more JDM models to the US. They have a new STI sedan model... Why can't we get more!?

 

[TheeFrogmanlego]

Sorry I haven't posted pictures
Can some one PM me showing how to embed things via fliker , i made a photo shack account buy i forgot my PW. =D

 

[a6m5]

directly behind it. Is that what you are talking about?

Nice 8-Crate....

I like both, but black's still my favorite!

Argh, never got a hand on one of those 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS's when they were on the pegs and what not. Always told myself "I'll get one eventually," and now they're all gone. Also bought the exact same magazine photonrider.

Some nice purchases on this page!

Made a purchase after work yesterday. Dollar Tree had the red ZL1 that I wanted, but never got. (Another "I'll eventually buy it" issue) and another white Ken Block Ford Fiesta. And another Tomica Hypercity pack with the Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Queen and Toyota Probox. Really wish there were more available cars in those packs, at Tuesday Morning for $2 is a steal! Was tempted to buy the small plastic road corner pieces for $4, but only to get the Toyota Harrier (Lexus RX), Mazda Demio (Mazda 2), or Nissan X-Trail. So, not really worth paying that much. Next up on my list, the Tomica double pack with Mitsubishi Triton/Nissan Juke and Mitsubishi Pajero/Suzuki Swift.

I have noticed that I'm going more towards Tomica right now. Getting very distracted from the usual Hot Wheels and Matchbox. Only thing that's keeping me looking is the new stuff that hasn't hit our stores and whatever I find at the fleamarket. Wish Tomy brought out more JDM models to the US. They have a new STI sedan model... Why can't we get more!?

Suzuki should go to jail for stop importing Swift in favor of Daewoo cars.

Anyway, it will be really cool if Johnny Lightning with their "TOMY" logo brought their attention to detail for little JDM love. Since they are into obscure stuff that no one else touches, they can do the obscure JDM stuff, too. How about Dome Zero? Pre-80's or throwback Japanese sporty cars like Lancers, Violet, Starion, RX-3, etc., etc. God, I'd eat that stuff up!

 

[SVX]

Can I see some pics of it whenever you're taking pics of your cars?

Of course. I just need to stop being lazy and upload them.

 

[RACECAR]

One pic of all three recent cars taken with my phone:

 

[Schwartz]

Mother of God... Bear Grylls is back.

 

[RACECAR]

Mother of God... Bear Grylls is back.

You and the other guy are crazy.

 

[Schwartz]

You and the other guy are crazy.

What, you mean the other guy as in the voices in my head?

 

[RACECAR]

What, you mean the other guy as in the voices in my head?

Haha, no. I mean there's another guy in the thread who seemingly can't stand bare grills either.

 

[TheeFrogmanlego]

Haha, no. I mean there's another guy in the thread who seemingly can't stand bare grills either.

Nah the guy who drinks his pee is crazy!

 

[Schwartz]

Yes, but we collect child's toys. Doesn't that make us all crazy in the eyes of society?

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

in the front of the link, [/img] directly behind it. Is that what you are talking about?

I like both, but black's still my favorite!

Suzuki should go to jail for stop importing Swift in favor of Daewoo cars.

Anyway, it will be really cool if Johnny Lightning with their "TOMY" logo brought their attention to detail for little JDM love. Since they are into obscure stuff that no one else touches, they can do the obscure JDM stuff, too. How about Dome Zero? Pre-80's or throwback Japanese sporty cars like Lancers, Violet, Starion, RX-3, etc., etc. God, I'd eat that stuff up!

Tell me about it. If JL and that TOMY logo with a Lan Evo I-VI, RX-3, FB RX-7, Celica Supra and a Datsun BB. I'll clean the shelves off(almost).

Of course. I just need to stop being lazy and upload them.

Ok.

Yes, but we collect child's toys. Doesn't that make us all crazy in the eyes of society?

And do we pay society any attention anyway? Ummmmm...... Nah. 👍


Sorry I didn't post earlier, I was fixing up my brand new PS3 and messing with........ New Hot Wheels!!!!

Went to Target today, still no Laguna, ZL1, GRB STi, FB RX7 and KITT but they did have a lot of the Z4 GT3s, 2002 BMWs, Muscle cars and many more to choose from. I just hit another gold mine. I brought 21 cars and even got them around my Mom when I left the store(hid them around the console) she didn't even notice the buldge from the cars sticking out. Smooth eh? 👍

Here's the cars that I brought:

BMW Z4M GT3 (2)
Porsche 911 GT2 (2 in blue)
Mad Manga
BMW 2002Ti (2 white ones)
Caterham R500 Superlight (2 in black with yellow stripes)
Plymouth Superbird
Plymouth RoadRunner
Aston Martin DBS Volatane
Lambo Gallado LP 570 Superleggra
Infiniti G37 (in white)
Cieteroen(sp?) C4 Rally
Honda S2000 (2 with AEM vinyl)
Ferarri California
Ford Mustang Mach 1
Dodge Challenger RT
Ford Falcon XR8 Racecar

I was lucky with some purschases yesterday. Now.....anyone jelly?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Nope cause all those are a tad old.

Sounds like your store skipped over some case codes.

 

[a6m5]

at the Bare Grylls comments.

P.S. I've yet to say "jelly" in any of my posts........ there it goes.

Yes, but we collect child's toys. Doesn't that make us all crazy in the eyes of society?

Your avatar's crazy annoying. Been wanting to tell you that for days!

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

Nope cause all those are a tad old.

Sounds like your store skipped over some case codes.

Not old enough for me though.

But seriously, the stores where I'm closer only have some 2011 still floating around which is a good thing for those who want to acquire the cars in that lineup. So finding those cars yesterday was a little different than usual. But some of the cars were recent like the bozokou car aka Magna and the blue 911 GT2. Never seen those ones, espically the blue GT2. 👍

at the Bare Grylls comments.

P.S. I've yet to say "jelly" in any of my posts........ there it goes.

Ah, so you jelly as well, eh?

 

[TheeFrogmanlego]

Tell me about it. If JL and that TOMY logo with a Lan Evo I-VI, RX-3, FB RX-7, Celica Supra and a Datsun BB. I'll clean the shelves off(almost).



Ok.



And do we pay society any attention anyway? Ummmmm...... Nah. 👍


Sorry I didn't post earlier, I was fixing up my brand new PS3 and messing with........ New Hot Wheels!!!!

Went to Target today, still no Laguna, ZL1, GRB STi, FB RX7 and KITT but they did have a lot of the Z4 GT3s, 2002 BMWs, Muscle cars and many more to choose from. I just hit another gold mine. I brought 21 cars and even got them around my Mom when I left the store(hid them around the console) she didn't even notice the buldge from the cars sticking out. Smooth eh? 👍

Here's the cars that I brought:

BMW Z4M GT3 (2)
Porsche 911 GT2 (2 in blue)
Mad Manga
BMW 2002Ti (2 white ones)
Caterham R500 Superlight (2 in black with yellow stripes)
Plymouth Superbird
Plymouth RoadRunner
Aston Martin DBS Volatane
Lambo Gallado LP 570 Superleggra
Infiniti G37 (in white)
Cieteroen(sp?) C4 Rally
Honda S2000 (2 with AEM vinyl)
Ferarri California
Ford Mustang Mach 1
Dodge Challenger RT
Ford Falcon XR8 Racecar

I was lucky with some purschases yesterday. Now.....anyone jelly?

Man I wish I had the monies to buy every car that fits my fancy, I play it safe and collect all the first editions XD

 

[locoman88]

http://s1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh519/locoman88/?action=view¤t=c331c09e.jpg&evt=user_media_share


I hope this works im new so....

 

[Antonisbob]

From the Samson FB page:

First image of the "Then and Now" 2-pack.. They'll be out this summer, can't wait!

 

[AOS-]

I like both, but black's still my favorite!

That's the one I have as well.

See?

Swapped up the cars; all the stealth cars are put away, now I get to look at a colourful palette.