What did you get today, diecast wise?

[jbwelda]

So, what did you get today in the diecast realm? This looks like a good thread topic so I will start one by asking it!


I just got in a bunch of stuff here recently. One good thing about Hot Wheels etc is that they are relatively cheap, so your twenty dollars or so can go a long way, depending on what catches your eye. This bunch, for instance, ran less than twenty, including postage (which was free). So its not like I really sold the farm or anything, a very modest output for a worthwhile return. 


The source was of course, ebay, which I have to say, after looking here at some posts, next thing I know I am over @ the bay, searching through the cheap consumer stuff, and pretty soon, I got a cart full of stuff!


So lets take a look, again, scuse the poor flash photos, I am trying my best to hold the camera steady! Here is an overall look including one un-diecast item.

Left to right, one column at a time, two Land Rovers and a kool Nova station wagon all in tie die colors! Second column, three Datsuns, top one is a rally version from Matchbox, other two are a race station wagon and a sedan from Hot Wheels. At top center is a stack of hot rod hobby cards from about early 70s. I like picking that kind of vintage stuff up if its cheap, and I think I paid like six bucks shipped for these, maybe a bit more. Heres the thing though, these are British hot rods, all of them. Some really strange stuff in there, I have done a few models in that loose kind of style, but no one really takes them seriously. Here, though, is the proof of what I remember from English hot rod magazines of my youth. So they are kinda kool. Third column are 3 Kafer race car Volkswagens, don't know if these are fantasy or what (I assume they are), but they were pretty neat and the three together were like six bucks. Final column on top is a Bizarre (company) resin 1/43 Rover/BRM Lemans test car of 1963 and beneath that is a VW Caddy (known here as a Rabbit pickup).



Lets take a closer look:













This was not included in the 20$, but it was too reasonable to pass up for a very obscure, interesting Lemans car:







So show us what you got today (or anyday for that matter)!

jb

[deuce]

My tastes in die casts are more American or muscle cars, however, I have bought a foreign car or two if I like it. I don't think Hot Wheels has put out anything I like lately and I'm not going to keep buying the same car with different paint. (I have around 6 or 7 Aston Martin DB5's all in different colors) I GOTTA STOP!!!, Lol.

Many things can catch my attention. Here's a few of my non-American cars.









This is a Maisto. Walmart used to sell them. Some were extremely high quality for about 3 bucks. I can't find them anywhere anymore.

[jbwelda]

well I gotta have one of those Type 3 Karmann Ghias, that's all there is to that!

jb

[jbwelda]

Dinky Toys Matra 630. Reissue of an original from the early seventies if I recall correctly. The Dinky Toys line has been bought by Atlas, and they have been reissuing all these classic models, this one is a relative latecomer as most are 50s and 60s original issues. Original appearing boxes (with slight giveaways) and beautifully finished. And cheap...if you get them on release they go for only 15 or 20 US$, and that often includes shipping. Later they tend to go up and way up in at least a couple of cases. A screaming deal if I ever heard one. Consequently my "vintage" DT collection has been getting augmented lately. Heck even if you have the original its hard to pass up a modern copy at those prices. Go deh.




The deck lid/rear of car actually snaps closed a lot nicer than in that picture.





Closer look at engine compartment, lots of room for some black wash or other trick to make the detail stand out. I personally won't, but it certainly can be done.




jb

[fordrodnkustom]

Good looking model. I had no idea Dinky was reissuing their vintage castings in original style packaging. What scale would you say that is?

[jbwelda]

I would say more or less 1/43. Check it out on ebay, here is a search:


Atlas Dinky Toys on Ebay


Might want to put your wallet in a separate room when you do!

jb

[fordrodnkustom]

Jun 20, 2019 21:04:44 GMT -5 jbwelda said:

I would say more or less 1/43. Check it out on ebay, here is a search:


Atlas Dinky Toys on Ebay


Might want to put your wallet in a separate room when you do!

jb

WOW! I had no idea. Some very cool pieces there.

Here's some of the more interesting Matchbox vehicles I've picked up recently. I think Matchbox has been doing some really cool and realistic subjects lately. I consider these examples "odd" in that there was only one in the whole display at the time I found them.







As far as Hot Wheels go, aside from the few replicas of 1:1s mostly they seem a little cartoonish to me but I do collect the yearly "New Models", going back to when they were called First Editions. Mostly for the thrill of the hunt I guess,,trying to get them all before New Years the hard way, from brick & mortar stores not the internet.

Here's my '19 collection so far...



I do keep an eye out though for the interesting and unusual.....

I've never seen another one of these


And just for fun

[jbwelda]

I have an original Corgi Yellow Submarine that I bought when it first came out. That HW one looks like a must have. I need that Miata up there too.

jb

[deuce]

Matchbox cars don't seem to be as well stocked as Hot Wheels. Except for themes like Jeeps, Jurassic World, etc. It's always nice to dig through and find something you really like. I have a few of the ones you posted above, but others I have not seen yet.

I think my brother may have given me this one. However, I might have given it to him in the first place, lol.



This is my favorite factory goof-up. This was a Johnny Lightning "First Shot", I believe, where there was a finished version and a raw one. Notice, the raw car is a Charger, not a Road Runner.

[jbwelda]

Here are some of those First Shot issues, from the UK line of cars. Didn't get these today, but dug them out today! Like yours, one is bare metal (tarnishing in my case) while the other is kind of anodized. Pretty neat, had to have these from my local Ace Hardware one day, I knew the guy who ran the place so I think I recall him letting me have these half off:


Triumph TR3a:





Austin Healy Sprite "Frogeye" like you have above, yours has way nicer wheels though:




And an MGA:





I also came across this one while I was rooting around, a Rod & Custom package containing the Orange Crate and the Manta Ray, two classics from the golden age of showcars (though the OC wasn't really a show car, it ran as well as it looked). When I see these sort of cars that I can relate to, I buy em. That used to be one control I had over myself: I had to see them somewhere. Now with the interwebs and all, well, its a different game to keep from going bankrupt or having to add to my house just to store them! 




jb

[fordrodnkustom]

Found these today at my local mega mart.

[deuce]

From yesterday as well. This first one more for the GULF theme than the truck itself.

[fordrodnkustom]

I picked these up today at a garage sale. Paid a buck each. They look to be about 1/43 scale. I was impressed with the detail on them.

[fordrodnkustom]

Jun 23, 2019 19:18:38 GMT -5 deuce said:

From yesterday as well. This first one more for the GULF theme than the truck itself.

I dig that Mooneyes '56. I have several of them to.

[fordrodnkustom]

I found this cool '50 Buick Sedanette today at a thrift store. I've never seen this casting before but the goofy(to me anyway) livery has to go.





I'll be redoing it..