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New 1/64 wagon castings will be a highlight of 2018. Â We have seen Hot Wheels' new Skyline Wagon, and Matchbox has shared early versions of its upcoming 1964 Ford Fairlane Wagon. There is bound to be a lot more. Â Tomica Limited Vintage can always be counted on for a nice wagon or two, and I …
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Mijo Exclusives is on a tear, with the M2 Auto-Japan Set, and now some beauties from Johnny Lightning and Auto World. Â Here is as look, along with a walk-through some Gulf GT40's and all the Auto World releases. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yNG9xRH-I8 These are available how at SURPLUSgoodies, and by golly they are worth it: SURPLUSgoodies on ebay
There are a few no-brainers in the car world. Â One of them is "everyone loves a Gulf Racing Ford GT40". It applies to diecast too. Â If a Ford GT40 replica is made, it will eventually go Gulf. Â And if a Ford GT40 replica goes Gulf, collectors will buy it. Â With that in mind, check this …
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As the Thanksgiving weekend came to a close, and as I was one of the kajillion road-tripping home, my mind turned to our old Grand Marquis Station Wagon. Â Wood Paneling, light tan, and, yes, power windows. Â My family of eight was living large. If you grow up in a wagon, that love will never die. …
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That title makes sense today, here on Thanksgiving. Â For those of you visiting this post any of the other 364 days of the year, now you know the context. It is a time to be thankful, and I am thankful for many many things, including all of you who make doing this blog/channel/etc so enjoyable. …
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2017 Release 4 will be here soon, and while the previews are done, I had to show off this beautiful pair of Mustangs. The '71 Mach 1 doesn't get the same amount of love that other Mustangs do, but Auto World shows why it should. Â It may not be as sleek or as cool as …
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I have never seen Christine. Â I probably should. Â I like cars, but have never thought too much about haunted cars. So I don't know the story, but I do know the movie bred an automotive icon, along the lines of KITT and Eleanor. Â The Plymouth Fury is a character. Â And it has generated some stellar …
Auto World has had a tremendous 2017. Â If you have collected the brand for a few years now, I am sure the lack of new castings this year might be a knock, but I think you could agree that the releases themselves have been tremendous. The fact is the majority of collectors are new to …
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It has been awhile since I found an Ultra Red. Â At least until the last couple of weeks. I have felt some heat coming from the collector world about Auto World. Â I think many people are starting to catch on as to how cool these classic American car castings are. Â And yeah, there are chases. …
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A few of you have reported finding the latest set from Auto World at Walmart. Â You are a lucky bunch. Auto World is on a good run at the moment. Â The hobby-exclusive Lead Sled Wagons are out, as are the four Toys R Us exclusives. Â But don't sleep on the standard Premium Release either. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPDIHgDOtCE …
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There are a lot of "bests" in 2017. Â Obviously that doesn't make a ton of sense, as "best" can really only be one thing. Â Maybe I can call 2017 one of the "best" years for 1/64 diecast. Â The year isn't over, so when it is I will try and make sense of all the awesomeness …
Two more Auto World Ford GT40's have hit hobby stores. Yes, that is two more GT40's. Â These two join the standard store releases and the AW Hobby Exclusives to make a total of six (not counting the chase models). Â You can find this pair along with the other just-released MiJo Exclusives at SURPLUSgoodies: Auto World …
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You know one of the benefits of doing a blog like this for so long? Â People know what you like. Â So last week I got an email from Chad at Auto World telling me to check the AW Facebook Page. Â He thought I might like what I saw. So I looked. Â And Chad was right. …
Whenever I feature Auto World cars, I get an influx of inquiries on where to buy them. Â Obviously Walmart and some Targets, but with a somewhat sporadic distribution, online hobby stores is a great way to go. Especially now. Â Auto World and Johnny Lightning, both Round2 brands, have just released the first round of 2017 …
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