Model: Dodge Rampage Release: Hot Wheels Mainline Real Riders 1984 Ebay link: Hot Wheels Dodge Rampage Why I am featuring it: This is one of those “one and done” castings… well, sort of. It was used in the 1984 Mainline in the Real Rider sub-series. It came in two variations: grey hub Real Riders and […]
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Model: Muscle Machines Daishin Advan Silvia S15 Line: Muscle Machines JGTC series eBay link: Muscle Machines Silvia S15 Why I am featuring it: I have a huge thing for the JGTC or SuperGT as it’s now known. When we managed to get satellite TV at home when I was younger, I immediately searched out the […]
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Model: FAB-1 (Thunderbirds) Line: Hot Wheels / Charawheels eBay link: Hot Wheels Thunderbirds FAB-1 The Hot Wheels / Charawheels FAB-1 is definitely one of the unique casting that stands out in my collection. I remember picking this up in Nakano Broadway back in 2014 because of the Hot Wheels logo on the card and also […]
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Model: Matchbox MB745 Scraper Release: 2008 MB58 basic range eBay link: The actual White Adlar variation is extremely hard to come by, but here are all the Scraper listings. Why is it in the collection: The 1 year chase This is one of those rarities that when you discover they are out there, you realize […]
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Model: Hot Wheels Zender Fact 4 Release: Hot Wheels Mainline (models in this feature 1991 & 1996) eBay link: Hot Wheels Zender Fact 4 Why I am featuring it: This was one of those Hot Wheels castings that passed me by during my early days of collecting, but I’m glad I stumbled on these as […]
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Model: Ferrari Testarossa Release: Hot Wheels California Customs 1990 Ebay link: Hot Wheels California Customs Ferrari Why I am featuring it: This is such a cool release. A mirrored finish on a little metal car is commonplace nowadays with Hot Wheels Red Line Club releases. This wasn’t the case when this car was released in […]
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One of the best 1/64 models ever made.
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Model: ’64 Chevy Impala Release: Revell Lowrider Magazine Issue #148 eBay link: Revell Lowriders Why I am featuring it: Revell Lowriders are well out of print. All of the releases (and there are many) are desirable and sought after by many collectors. I scored a bundle of these with severely water damaged packaging almost a […]
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Model: Mira SEAT 1200 Sport Release: Mira toys, 1980s eBay link: if you don’t find this 1200 you may find something else that takes your fancy! Why I am featuring it: This was one of my diecast treasures discovered when I visited a flea market in Barcelona, so for me it has memories attached. I […]
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Model: Matchbox MB577 Taxicab Release: 2003 New York Toy Show model Ebay Link: Matchbox Toy Show Taxicab Why is it in the collection: Memories I was born in the UK in the 1970s. Growing up as a kid I used to dream of visiting USA. I was enamored by TV shows like Fame which was […]
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Model: Schuco Volkswagen T1 Van & M2 Volkswagen T1 tow truck. Line: Schuco mainline and M2 Auto Thentics. eBay link: Schuco VW T1 (and for UK customers after the Schuco van go to Modelmatic.) Why I am featuring it: I’ve got a big soft spot for air cooled VWs. A few of my close friends […]
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Model: Lamborghini Murcielago Line: Batman 2018 Series eBay link: Hot Wheels The Dark Knight Rises Lamborghini Murcielago After countless of Hot Wheels Batmobiles released by Mattel, the 6/6 2018 Batman Series Lamborghini Murciélago driven by Bruce Wayne is every collector favourite casting. It’s a tough one to hunt down as well, I remember back then […]
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Model: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Release: 2016 Racing Champions Mint eBay link: Racing Champions 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Why I am featuring it: This casting is amazing and led to me discovering a long gone line of diecast which is Ertl American Muscle. This casting was in the first release of Racing Champions mint since […]
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Model: Nissan Skyline Turbo Super Silhouette Line: Tomica Premium eBay link: Tomica Premium Skyline Turbo Super Silhouette The Tomica Premium Skyline Turbo Super Silhouette released in 2019 is no doubt one of the best Tomica Premium casting with ultra realistic details. Sure it doesn’t have the opening features and rubber wheelset unlike the hefty price […]
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Does the only 1/64th scale Maserati Gran Turismo live up to the brand’s storied Italian pedigree? Click to find out…
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Model: Hot Wheels Nissan Laurel 2000 SGX Line: Car Culture Japan Historics 2 eBay link: Hot Wheels Nissan Laurel Why I am featuring it: I mean for a start just look at it. It oozes cool. And I’m not just saying that because it’s green. It’s also proof that Hot Wheels were and are aiming […]
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Model: Toyota Supra (JZA80) RZ Gold Item IG1866 Release: Ignition Model 1/64 2020 Snag one from SURPLUSgoodies Why I am featuring it: This is the first Ignition Model 1/64 to enter my collection. Now that I have one I get why collectors are amazed by the detail. These are among the highest quality 1/64 scale […]
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Model: Ford GT40 Release: Kyosho 1/64 USA Sport Car Collection 2 Ebay link: Kyosho Ford GT40 Why it is in the collection : This car and this livery are in the Pantheon of Automobile. You almost cannot go more mythic than a racing Ford GT40 in Gulf livery. It reminds of course LeMans, vintage racing, […]
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Model: Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 Line: MINI GT ebay link: Nissan GT-R GT3 AAPE Why is it in the collection: I am a self-confessed otaku and a big fan of Evangelion especially Eva Unit 01 piloted by Shinji Ikari. Hence this casting is a must have in my GT-R collection which is based on the […]
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Model: Matchbox MB544 Porsche 911 Turbo Release: 2006 3-pack, based on the MB25 ebay link: Matchbox Porsche 911 Turbo Why is it in the collection: There is a “wheelie” good explanation. When I was younger, I used to just collect what I liked. I became fascinated with the Matchbox brand and after a run in […]
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Model: ’72 Ford Gran Torino Sport Line: Hot Wheels RLC Neo Classics (no. 4 of 4) eBay link: Hot Wheels RLC Gran Torino Sport Why I am featuring it: “Keep that in the box”. A phrase my father would say often to me in my youth. He would buy limited edition Corgi and Lledo vehicles, […]
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Model: Motormax Plymouth Reliant & 1970 Ford Pinto Release: unsure. Can be found in the “Fresh Cherries” and “American Grafitti” packaging as well as a regular window box. ebay link: Fresh Cherries and American Graffiti Why I am featuring it: I’ll level with you, I don’t know a huge deal about the K-body cars or […]
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Model: Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R Release: 2018 Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt Where to Buy: eBay is where you will find them now. Why I am featuring it: I found this super during one of my most epic in-store scores ever. I found five of these and two of the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Super […]
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Line: Schuco (Toysmart Hong Kong Exclusive) Where to get it: eBay has a few Why is it in the collection: After my very first Schuco BMW Isetta which blew me away with all the incredible details; I consider Schuco as the next Tomica Limited Vintage in my 1/64 model cars collection which I keep going […]
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