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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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Model: Microchamps/Paul’s Model Art McLaren F1 Line: unknown Where to get it: give eBay a go Why I am featuring it: We all have that one car. The car we’re utterly in love with. Our background picture on our computers and phones. The car we always choose on games. The car that dominates our diecast […]
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Model: BMW M3 E30 #42 Release: Mini GT Hong Kong Exclusive 56 Where to get it: SURPLUSgoodies Why I am featuring it: I had to get this one when I saw it. I was really impressed with this new BMW tooling from Mini GT when I got the first release in plain white. This version […]
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Model: Porsche 911 Turbo Release: Johnny Lightning Classic Gold Collection Release 25 Where to get it: There are usually a couple on eBay Why I am featuring it: This is one of the coolest JL toolings. I would really like to see them bring it back. As far as I know there have been 5 […]
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Model: Schuco Mercedes 200D Release: Schuco mainline Where to get it. eBay, Modelmatic for UK collectors Why I am featuring it: I have been looking for a way to lever this one in for some time and a Lamley Daily is a perfect way to do that. I’ve got a bit of a thing for […]
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Model: Matchbox MB008 Rover 3500 Release: 1981 MB8 worldwide continued in 1982 outside of USA Where to get it: Looking at ebay now, or toy fairs Why is it in the collection: This is the exact model that made me into a Matchbox only collector. I was born in the UK in 1972, and growing […]
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The Alfa Romeo BAT 9 is a one and done wonder.
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Model : Mercedes AMG GT3 Release : Spark (Sparky), released this late 2019 – Team Driving Academy FIA GT World Cup Macau 2017 Where to get it : eBay is the best option Why it is in the collection : I loooove GT3, and I am a strong collector of Spark models. Their main production […]
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Model: Alfa Romeo 75 T.Spark (yellow) Release: Kyosho Minicar Collection Alfa Romeo series 4 Where to get it: eBay is the best way Why it is in the collection : I am (was) a Kyosho collector, and I love Alfa Romeo, which make 2 good reasons to have it. Plus, this late 80’s car has […]
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Model: Hot Wheels Manga Tuner Release: 2020 Hot Wheels mainline, New Model Where to get it: eBay — and watch for the card art variants too! Why it’s in my collection: The Manga Tuner was simply too cool to pass up. The wild Japanese Bōsōzoku style cars are some of the most unique custom cars […]
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