1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[NT_03]

When you think about it, it's a marketing trick to get collectors to upgrade to the Limited series.

They Stopped making Limiteds since 2013. TLV's and Neos are still going.

 

[yabiggoose]

Search eBay. They retail for $5. $20+ is for the higher end stuff.

I have but I don't know what's a good deal. Hell, even if someone seems a good multiple cars.

Reason I'm asking is I don't know what's worth what.

 

[NT_03]

I have but I don't know what's a good deal. Hell, even if someone seems a good multiple cars.

Reason I'm asking is I don't know what's worth what.

Buy the Tomica Limiteds! They are slowly becoming rare because they recently stopped it. It has one of the highest resale value of a tomica now.

 

[yabiggoose]

But then comes I don't know of them what to buy. I really am clueless when it comes to these..

 

[CodeRedR51]

But then comes I don't know of them what to buy. I really am clueless when it comes to these..

If you don't know what you are buying, don't buy it just because everyone else is.

 

[NT_03]

But then comes I don't know of them what to buy. I really am clueless when it comes to these..

The best bang for buck is the Regular Tomica Limited Series. Get 'em when you can now.

 

[Cano]

But then comes I don't know of them what to buy. I really am clueless when it comes to these..

Dude just buy what you like. Find a car that calls you then ask over here if it's a good deal.

Also, this:

Majorette. Made in France.

 

[yabiggoose]

🤬 I'll just not bother.

 

[AOS-]

Asks a question; quits. I don't understand why frustration is necessary. I think people don't understand what you're really trying to ask if that's the case.

Like I said, $5 is what they retail for. You'll find them mostly in that range. Anything lower would be considered a deal, would it not?

Just look, find something interesting, and determine whether you'd pay that price for that item. If so, buy; if not, pass.


If you wanted to find out what's worth buying, then we (probably) don't have an answer for that. Tomica basics are all basic toy cars, and I don't think there's sought-after castings at the same level as Hot Wheels. Even if there was, it may not even be worth it. Most of us here would encourage you seek Tomica Limited and Tomica Limited Vintage models not for its value, but for its beauty- the other end of the spectrum.


Some collect solely for the money, some collect solely for its beauty (or "aesthetic pleasure").

They Stopped making Limiteds since 2013. TLV's and Neos are still going.

When it was still going I mean. I wouldn't say it was "the plan", but on some subconscious level, I like to think it is... most things are like that. "Here's a nice-ass product we've got. Oh but you want something of lesser cost? Sure we got you covered. Here you go: same thing pretty much, just not as pretty."

 

[Daniel008]

 

[Daniel008]

I'd almost buy you that, if "upgrading" wasn't 20 bucks per car. Also, mainline tomicas aren't geared for collectors in Japan, they're toy cars. Tomica needs to upgrade their wheels.

Tomica non limited series have a lot of variations. Most of my tomicas are not limited. There are models only meant for Japanese market, special editions, event series, museum series, anniversary series etc. Some could be more expensive than the limited series.

 

[Cano]

Tomica non limited series have a lot of variations. Most of my tomicas are not limited. There are models only meant for Japanese market, special editions, event series, museum series, anniversary series etc. Some could be more expensive than the limited series.

Talking about retail prices, dude. Of course if you go to the msueum and buy a museum-only piece there for $4, then put it on E-Bay for $40, is going to be more expensive

 

[Daniel008]

Talking about retail prices, dude. Of course if you go to the msueum and buy a museum-only piece there for $4, then put it on E-Bay for $40, is going to be more expensive

Well, to me it is similar to hotwheels example Datsun 510 ... bought for $5-6 and sell it for $30-$50+ on ebay

 

[Cano]

Well, to me it is similar to hotwheels example Datsun 510 ... bought for $5-6 and sell it for $30-$50+ on ebay

Aaaaand that has anything to do with the matter at discussion in... what?

 

[Daniel008]

Talking about retail prices, dude. Of course if you go to the msueum and buy a museum-only piece there for $4, then put it on E-Bay for $40, is going to be more expensive

this cost more than the new limited series, just an example of non limited series could be more expensive than limited series and this is not the museum series and it is from a retail shop.

 

[Cano]

this cost more than the new limited series, just an example of non limited series could be more expensive than limited series and this is not the museum series and it is from a retail shop.

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And it still has those deamned outdated wheels, mind you.

 

[Daniel008]

And it still has those deamned outdated wheels, mind you.

lolx yup they just loved those wheels.....wonder why they just wont change the wheels. They are willing to do opening doors and such but just not the wheels...

 

[CodeRedR51]

I guess Mattel saw fit to bring this casting back from the dead.

 

[Cano]

:0 cool. A shame it's so freaking ugly. The designer who penned that color combo must be color blind. Must. Be.

Also look, I keep uploading stuff! Very rare made-in-Mexico Rock Buster with rear-wheel variation, the "normal" car has bigger rear tires:

 

[a6m5]

I'd almost buy you that, if "upgrading" wasn't 20 bucks per car. Also, mainline tomicas aren't geared for collectors in Japan, they're toy cars. Tomica needs to upgrade their wheels.

Agreed. I really doubt it's some conspiracy, but it can't be that hard to improve their current wheel design.

I wanna get a Tomica but I don't wanna spend more than say 20USD but I don't know what would be a good deal.

Anyone got a good deal on eBay or anything that takes PayPal? Doesn't even have to be TLV just normal ones are fine.

Boy, I strongly recommend their Vintage line. Even if you buy their low end car for around $10~$12 U.S.(roughly 1,000~1,200 yen), plus shipping, it'd be one of your favorite cars, if not the favorite. They are just that good. The difference between standard Tomica & TLVs are night & day.

I mainly get them from two sources: AmiAmi or Japan Booster(use link on the right)

Generally, they have the best prices. AmiAmi prices are in yen, but you can just use Google to convert, or I just remember that $10 U.S. is roughly a 1,000 yen.

But then comes I don't know of them what to buy. I really am clueless when it comes to these..

I do agree with Jason/R1600Turbo's advice. With me, I go after a car I see & really want. Once the target is set, I start price shopping.

🤬 I'll just not bother.

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"Red Flag", right? Hong Qi? Only line of Chinese car I was aware of as a kid.

 

[yabiggoose]

@a6m5 cheers, finally some help haha.

 

[ScottPuss20]

Some more of my goodies:

 

[AOS-]

Kyosho? Not Kyosho?


..CMS?

 

[CodeRedR51]

V8 Supercars: Off Road

Edit:

Edit 2: @Cano Oh you know you want it.

So do I.

 

[NT_03]

And it still has those deamned outdated wheels, mind you.

The outdated wheels is actually a Tomica Icon.
(Indeed it is. It's not outdated, A new wheel variant was made when production shifted to Vietnam, It's still the same with stiffer suspension, mind you..)

 

[Daniel008]

Agreed. I really doubt it's some conspiracy, but it can't be that hard to improve their current wheel design.

Boy, I strongly recommend their Vintage line. Even if you buy their low end car for around $10~$12 U.S.(roughly 1,000~1,200 yen), plus shipping, it'd be one of your favorite cars, if not the favorite. They are just that good. The difference between standard Tomica & TLVs are night & day.

I mainly get them from two sources: AmiAmi or Japan Booster(use link on the right)

Generally, they have the best prices. AmiAmi prices are in yen, but you can just use Google to convert, or I just remember that $10 U.S. is roughly a 1,000 yen.

I do agree with Jason/R1600Turbo's advice. With me, I go after a car I see & really want. Once the target is set, I start price shopping.



"Red Flag", right? Hong Qi? Only line of Chinese car I was aware of as a kid.

Spot on pal , I think some of the bigger brands, Tomica tends to have more details on them even it is just a mainline series. Most of the mainline series also includes "suspension" lol.

 

[NT_03]

And "Button Wheels"

 

[jtl46]

@a6m5 here is the Crown Police I have, sitting next to its Crown Sedan counterpart. I think that is the Tomica Shop version. Some other TLV Police cars as well:

 

[CodeRedR51]

I just got a linked-in contact request from a Hot Wheels designer. Not sure how he got my email, maybe from HWC.com. Sort of odd at this time of night. Not to mention I didn't have an account at linked-in to begin with.

 

[Daniel008]

@a6m5 here is the Crown Police I have, sitting next to its Crown Sedan counterpart. I think that is the Tomica Shop version. Some other TLV Police cars as well:

Is the lower left an ambulance wagon?