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#lamleydaily - February 1st, 2018 Model: Tarmac Works Lamborghini Aventador SV Line: GLOBAL64 1/64 Where to get it: The Tarmac Works store and SURPLUSgoodies Why it's in the collection: Tarmac Works has jumped in head first to 1/64, and is making waves. The premium Hobby64 line is where the precise details are, but the GLOBAL64 …
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And brilliant is the word. A snowy weekend here is Utah finally allowed me some time to sit down with these beauties. And man, they don't disappoint. Tarmac Works is prolific. Model after model, racing livery after racing livery. This is not a brand for the completist, but you need to keep up to know …
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I have four 1/43 scale Ignition Models in my collection. They sit right next to me here at my desk. And I marvel at them every time I look at them: They are resin, and they are insanely detailed. Whenever I look at them, thought one is how awesome they are, and thought two is …
Black Friday is a thing, even in the diecast world. Many of you like to get out on the Friday after Thanksgiving to see what Super TH delectables Santa has left on the pegs, but there are a lot more deals online. So throughout the week, as we have done the last few years, be …
Just a heads up that the latest Hobby64 models from Tarmac Works are now available at SURPLUSgoodies. TW is truly becoming the masters of race cars in 1/64, and the next batch of Audi R8 LMS models show that. The AAPE model is blue stands out, but both new releases are great. Same with the …
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In the last couple of months, I have gotten more questions about Tarmac Works than any other diecast brand. It is a wide range of questions to be sure, but the sheer number shows the level of curiosity that Tarmac Works has created among collectors worldwide. Up until now is what was easier for collectors …
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A few times each year, a model comes out that hits your "must-have" list instantly. It might be a brand you collect, it might not. But you see it, and you have to have it. Usually it is a replica of a car you love, but sometimes it comes totally out of left field. Sometimes …
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Further evidence that this is the best era to be collecting 1/64. Basic brands like Hot Wheels and Matchbox continue to churn out fantastic models at very cheap prices. And on the other side, the premium brands are producing more quality then ever. I think we US collectors still need to get used to premium …
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Which shall I feature first? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIli823y57g
If you aren't paying attention to Tarmac Works out of Hong Kong, you really should. I was perusing Facebook tonight and did a bit of a deep dive into their Facebook Page, and wow, it is almost overwhelming. They not only have some amazing models coming out, but some big pieces of news as well, …
This is an exciting development from Tarmac Works. One of the newest players in diecast has made a splash with their racing themed models in several scales, including 1/64.And they have something new, and I think this will appeal to a lot of collectors. Tarmac is introducing GLOBAL64, a new line of 1:64 models aimed …
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Here is the latest from Tarmac Works out of Hong Kong:This is most welcome news for two reasons. One, four Audi R8 LMS models in four different racing liveries. Nothing wrong with that at all. Second, this is a brand new tooling for the R8. For those who have the first set of racing Audis …
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Tarmac Works just dropped this little tidbit:Our next model #EVOs #mitsubishi #64scale #tarmacworksA post shared by Tarmac Works (@tarmacworks) on Feb 14, 2017 at 1:34am PST//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.jsTarmac is off to a great start with the Honda Civics and Audi R8s they have already released, and the Evo makes a nice addition. While there is still some …
Tarmac Works at DaboxToysI think there is a element in collecting diecast that can be overlooked quite a bit. This benefit isn't something revolutionary, and would probably illicit a "no duh" response from most of you.But if you collect diecast, especially 1:64, which allows for more variety, you can't help but appreciate more and more …
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A few of you have reached out to me about Tarmac Works, a diecast company out of Hong Kong and Japan that has been producing some stellar 1:18 diecast. The cars are beautiful, but a little out of my collecting parameters.Well that has suddenly changed, as Tarmac Works has just announced a new line of …
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The diecast world has been abuzz the last few days with the release of the superb Greenlight Nissan GT-R's in both a Gulf and Japanese Police liveries. Exclusive to M&J Toys, these models are stellar, and I sure hoping to get my hands on a pair (SuperToyCon, I am coming for you...). Greenmachine Nissan GT-R …
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