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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by Mikey MKIV » Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:16 pm

Not a cup of tea that is sipped on too much here on this forum, but I went on a 1/24 Danbury Mint spree over the last two weeks.

1969 Camaro SS (dusk blue metallic)
1969 Dodge Daytona (white/red wing)
1968 Road Runner 383 (silver/black top)
1970 HEMI Cuda convertible (vitamin C orange/black top)
1969 Plymouth GTX (red/black stripes)

Obviously DM is no longer producing diecast, and certain models (naturally the ones I'm interested in) have skyrocketed in value. SHOCKING to realize they used to produce these for 129$. Better quality/weight/materials/detail than most out there today.

These go on the top half of my 26' long wall which is 1/24 mostly muscle, while the bottom half is my 1/18.

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Thu Jan 11, 2018 3:07 pm

Where are the photos?!?

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by Mikey MKIV » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:11 am

[KRAFTIG] wrote:Where are the photos?!?
HAHA I know, I'm being too lazy. I will get some. When will we live in a time where inserting a pic[s] is as easy as drag and drop from your photos on your device, rather than logging into a photo site, uploading your photos, then referencing the link in order to show the photo.

I sound like I'm 60, but I'm not.

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by Marcel171281 » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:34 am

I Love that Hennessey Venom!

My latest addtion:
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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by Mikey MKIV » Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:03 pm

is that the Hot Wheels Elite?

Ive been considering that for over a year, but cant get my self to spend 150$+ on a hotwheels... close, but havent been able to make myself click buy..

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by Marcel171281 » Fri Jan 12, 2018 1:13 pm

Yes, it's the Hotwheels Elite. Was on my list long time as well. Now I've got it, I must say it's far from Hotwheels' best production. It's not as crisp and fine as some of them. I think it's not worth that much either, but they are becoming more expensive.

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Post by [KRAFTIG] » Fri Jan 12, 2018 1:58 pm

Marcel171281 wrote:Yes, it's the Hotwheels Elite. Was on my list long time as well. Now I've got it, I must say it's far from Hotwheels' best production. It's not as crisp and fine as some of them. I think it's not worth that much either, but they are becoming more expensive.
Is this the LaFerrari? Yes, definitely agree!

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Post by HY90 » Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:54 pm

[KRAFTIG] wrote:
Marcel171281 wrote:Yes, it's the Hotwheels Elite. Was on my list long time as well. Now I've got it, I must say it's far from Hotwheels' best production. It's not as crisp and fine as some of them. I think it's not worth that much either, but they are becoming more expensive.
Is this the LaFerrari? Yes, definitely agree!
Yeah I have one but most definitely not worth the $150+ USD it's asking nowadays.
Horrendous quality control on my example and wheels that barely rolls

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by JamesonsViggen » Sat Jan 13, 2018 11:21 pm

Good score for $82 shipped

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:27 am

What brand?

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by Marcel171281 » Sun Jan 14, 2018 6:01 am

HY90 wrote:
[KRAFTIG] wrote:
Marcel171281 wrote:Yes, it's the Hotwheels Elite. Was on my list long time as well. Now I've got it, I must say it's far from Hotwheels' best production. It's not as crisp and fine as some of them. I think it's not worth that much either, but they are becoming more expensive.
Is this the LaFerrari? Yes, definitely agree!
Yeah I have one but most definitely not worth the $150+ USD it's asking nowadays.
Horrendous quality control on my example and wheels that barely rolls
Not only the quality control. I didn't have any of those issues. It more like they developed it with this in mind: 'It's a LaFerrari, so let do cost cutting, it will sell anyway'. Things like panel gaps, choice in materials etc. But there is no alternative, apart from the BBurago signature. I've only seen photo's from that model, but it looks like it's not far off, for maybe half the price.

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Post by OLECO MOTORS » Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:40 am

Nice addition, guys! :clap:

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Sun Jan 14, 2018 10:14 am

Marcel171281 wrote:
HY90 wrote:
[KRAFTIG] wrote:
Marcel171281 wrote:Yes, it's the Hotwheels Elite. Was on my list long time as well. Now I've got it, I must say it's far from Hotwheels' best production. It's not as crisp and fine as some of them. I think it's not worth that much either, but they are becoming more expensive.
Is this the LaFerrari? Yes, definitely agree!
Yeah I have one but most definitely not worth the $150+ USD it's asking nowadays.
Horrendous quality control on my example and wheels that barely rolls
Not only the quality control. I didn't have any of those issues. It more like they developed it with this in mind: 'It's a LaFerrari, so let do cost cutting, it will sell anyway'. Things like panel gaps, choice in materials etc. But there is no alternative, apart from the BBurago signature. I've only seen photo's from that model, but it looks like it's not far off, for maybe half the price.
Yes. The writing was on the wall, the end was near for Hot Wheels Elite. I do miss them, better than the low-end examples from BBruago we see today.

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Post by OLECO MOTORS » Sun Jan 14, 2018 10:32 am

OLDSMOBILE Toronado -I- Coupe
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SAAB 900 -II- Hatchback SE V6
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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by JamesonsViggen » Sun Jan 14, 2018 10:35 am

[KRAFTIG] wrote:What brand?
Otto/GTS
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