CodeRedR51
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Belvedere.
Do you guys open your TH cars?
The problem is.....it's still a $1 car. Metal/metal mainline cars are VERY rare now, and those that are hanging on to that combo ('67 Camaro for example) are only staying that way because Mattel is afraid of disappointing collectors of one of their most popular castings. Anything now days with a metal base has a plastic body as a trade off. If you want metal/metal cars with good detail, then you're getting into the premium stuff where the price jumps $3-4.After picking up the loose $TH Falcon, I decided for sure I was never going to uncard any of my $upers. The absence of a metal base killed all perceivable value I felt for the Falcon. Maybe I picked it up at first with a set of expectations that could not be met.
I mean, all premium cars I pick up are heavy due to the metal bases, but $upers don't have them (unless the casting's base is metal by default)...are $upers suddenly not premium? On paper? No. After I picked it up? Yeah, somewhat.
It sucks though. I did want to go photograph the 599XX, but now I don't want to.Da HW Life full of troubles.
I love when scalpers buy all the cars from the store and then try to pawn them off on suckers in huge lots like that.EDIT: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2014-Hot...74119?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item19f4bdfcc7
People like that really urinate me off.
@R1600Turbo I agree. The only times I may buy more than 2 of a car is 1 for me to collect, 1 for my brother (which isn't often) or dad, couple for customising.
I'm more curious about that yellow Ford Transit, right next to the RLC Datsun. Is it a Hot wheels cast?I spy a RLC BRE Datsun 240Z.
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Who's ready to fork out some cash on that one?
@a6m5 you still have your RLC membership? Does anyone else have one?
Need RLC 240Z.For you, anything.
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Redline Club. Membership for HW collectors direct through Mattel. Some cars like the 240Z in the photo are only sold on the Hotwheelscollectors.com website throughout the year. They are usually sold first come first served to RLC members first, then if there are any left those without the membership can purchase. I have a feeling that one will sell out, so I need some help getting it. I refuse to get a membership because I'm only interested in 1-2 cars they have every year, and right now they are having major issues shipping the cars out. Lots of people are angry.Also, what is the RLC.
I guess I like my HW's much I like my strippers, loose and wild.
You should join. Like tonight.Need RLC 240Z.
There is no doubt in my mind that it will sell out, just as fast as the Bluebird, if not faster. And I would like to have two(who wouldn't!).I have a feeling that one will sell out, so I need some help getting it.
Reasons for not joining stated above. If you don't want to help, just say no. I'll just pay $150 for it on eBay. Maybe I should stop being so helpful to people if I don't get anything in return.You should join. Like tonight.
At a reasonable price, I wouldn't mind the first three(Century, Prius & Crown).Don't know if this has been posted yet. New Toyota collection from Kyosho. Do want one of those 86's.
I do wish to keep both 240Z's, but boy, I am sorry you feel that way. I really struggle to see your point of view on this.Reasons for not joining stated above. If you don't want to help, just say no. I'll just pay $150 for it on eBay. Maybe I should stop being so helpful to people if I don't get anything in return.
That's the point for me. To feel like a kid again. I enjoyed finding the TH's, and that's the grown up side, but bringing them home and just hanging them, too grown up for me.
I bet they are slightly looser south of the border.![]()
Don't know if this has been posted yet. New Toyota collection from Kyosho.
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If you took a photo at a worm's eye view, the car will look like it has some wicked gravel suspension setup.Kyosho
Another thing iv'e noticed in the pic @R1600Turbo posted. Could that be Biffs car from BTTF, covered in do-do?![]()
Don't know if this has been posted yet. New Toyota collection from Kyosho. Do want one of those 86's.
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And the Subaru.I see you getting rid of that Truck I got you, Jason.
You guys should consider some of those auctions. He's not even asking for a whole lot, and there isn't a whole load of bidders.