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New Color Volkswagen T2 BUS from Matchbox has arrived. After green, now the color is red.
Another favorite car that's come from same box is Crown Vic Tax, Ford F-100 Panel Delivery. Happy Hunting....
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Matchbox Volkswagen T2 BUS Red
New Color Volkswagen T2 BUS from Matchbox has arrived. After green, now the color is red.
Another favorite car that's come from same box is Crown Vic Tax, Ford F-100 Panel Delivery. Happy Hunting....
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Matchbox Toyota Land Cruiser 2009
Finally my favorite car release by Matchbox, Toyota Land Cruiser. It need more patient to have it with normal price. It hard to find in the market place so the price is higher than other normal matchbox car in "diecast collector market".
Another model that's come with same box is Volkswagen T2 BUS with green color, Volkswagen type 181 with orange color.
That three models are very rare in market place. because that three models are collector most favourite model, especially in my city.
After waiting for 3 month, finally I have it. I feel very happy. It become my precious collection. Bravo to Matchbox.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Hotwheels 2009
Hotwheels consists of 42 New Models, 12 Treasure Hunts, 12 Track Stars, 24 Mystery Cars, and 10 Segment Series of 10 cars each. The Segment Series in 2009 are Hot Wheels Racing, Muscle Mania, HW Special Features, HW Designs, HW City Works, Heat Fleet, Faster Than Ever, Rebel Rides, Dream Garage and Modified Rides.New 2009 card is designed more attractive and valuable to be collected.
Some of my favorite collection is Volkswagen-Type-181, Ferrari GTO.
Which car is become your favorite collection in hotwheels 2009 series ?
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Diecast Batmobile
The Batmobile is the car that Superhero, Batman drove with his trusty sidekick Robin as they fought evil. First introduced in 1939 in a comic, the car has evolved over the years. At first it was simply a red car with no special modifications, but over the years the car was enhanced and several versions exist.
When the Batman television series started in the 1960's, a car was built specifically for the purpose. The car was actually a Lincoln Futura, which was a concept car that Ford was experimenting with. Originally a Cadillac was chosen as the Batmobile, but at the last minute a change was made and they needed a car fast. With only a few weeks to find a car, they turned to Lincoln since they already had been working on the Futura. The car fit the role perfectly after a few modifications, but suffered mechanical problems so a new engine and transmission from a Ford Galaxie were added. This car was the most recognizable Batmobile for many years.
In later Batman movies, a new Batmobile was found using cars built by General Motors and included a real jet engine.
The latest Batmobile is quite a bit different than previous versions, looking like something from the future. It was only driven minimally for the movies Batman Begins and The Dark Knight and then 1/3 scale radio controlled Batmobiles were used for many of the driving scenes and stunts.
from : exoticautowarehouse.com
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A Guide to Diecast Toy Collecting
Collecting diecast toys has been a favourite hobby for both children and adults for many years. These mini replicas of full size vehicles have fascinated many generations. Many diecast toys in perfect condition, complete with the original box, special markings and price tags have increased in value enormously. Some of these models were specially made for store openings, launches of new products or special events. They were offered for sale in stores, given as prizes in competitions or sold through catalogs where they could be purchased as sets.
Originally only a few models were produced but over the years they have been manufactured for major racing events, releases of new car lines and to promote cereals, popular drinks and cartoons. All the common vehicles can be found as diecast models including police cars, farm vehicles, ambulances and army tanks.Some popular models include John Deere toy tractors, diecast toy trucks and diecast toy cranes.
The box that the diecast model came with was usually made from thin cardboard or plastic and those models with their original case in good condition are particularly prized. As the boxes were made of flimsy material they can easily be damaged by moisture, sunlight or dirt. Keeping the box in perfect condition is often more of a challenge than preserving the diecast vehicle itself!
Diecast models are often displayed in plastic showcases but some collectors store their prized models in plastic bags or storage boxes. This will keep the cars and boxes dry and away from damaging sunlight. If displayed in showcases the models need to be dusted often with a dry cloth. A damp cloth should not be used on boxes as this can fade the ink or wrinkle the box.
Diecast toys kept over from childhood may be worth collecting if they are examples of rarer models. These include models made for a particular product that is obsolete, or a model made to represent a sports personality. Information on rarity values can be found from speciality magazines, collectors catalogs or your local library. Clubs and conventions are good places to find enthusiasts with the information you need, and to trade, sell or buy diecast toys.
The condition of diecast vehicles may be described as below. Mint generally means that there are no defects or wear marks.
Mint condition - There are no broken, missing or misaligned parts. The paint is perfect and there are no glue marks or other assembly marks.
Mint in Box - These are mint condition models in their original box and packaging.
Mint on Card - These are models still enclosed in the original blister packaging.
Some examples of Diecast Toys that are much sought after by collectors and therefore more valuable include the following.
Limited Editions - These diecast toys were produced in a restricted number and the cast was then destroyed. Limited editions are highly collectible and the number of models produced in the run should be included in the information supplied with the model.
Limited Production Cars - Examples include Matchbox Challenge cars, Treasure Hunt Hunt Wheels, Racing Champion's Chase cars and Johnny Lightening White Lightening cars.
Retired Toy Cars - Toy vehicles that the manufacturer has stopped making. They may decide to reissue the vehicle later with color or detail changes.
Toy Vehicles with Certificates - Vehicles produced by Franklin Mint or Danbury Mint may include Certificates of Title or Certificates of Authenticity.
Diecast toys with their original paperwork and packaging will be more valuable than the same model without the packaging. If you plan to sell a toy vehicle keep the original packaging in as good condition as possible.
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Originally only a few models were produced but over the years they have been manufactured for major racing events, releases of new car lines and to promote cereals, popular drinks and cartoons. All the common vehicles can be found as diecast models including police cars, farm vehicles, ambulances and army tanks.Some popular models include John Deere toy tractors, diecast toy trucks and diecast toy cranes.
The box that the diecast model came with was usually made from thin cardboard or plastic and those models with their original case in good condition are particularly prized. As the boxes were made of flimsy material they can easily be damaged by moisture, sunlight or dirt. Keeping the box in perfect condition is often more of a challenge than preserving the diecast vehicle itself!
Diecast models are often displayed in plastic showcases but some collectors store their prized models in plastic bags or storage boxes. This will keep the cars and boxes dry and away from damaging sunlight. If displayed in showcases the models need to be dusted often with a dry cloth. A damp cloth should not be used on boxes as this can fade the ink or wrinkle the box.
Diecast toys kept over from childhood may be worth collecting if they are examples of rarer models. These include models made for a particular product that is obsolete, or a model made to represent a sports personality. Information on rarity values can be found from speciality magazines, collectors catalogs or your local library. Clubs and conventions are good places to find enthusiasts with the information you need, and to trade, sell or buy diecast toys.
The condition of diecast vehicles may be described as below. Mint generally means that there are no defects or wear marks.
Mint condition - There are no broken, missing or misaligned parts. The paint is perfect and there are no glue marks or other assembly marks.
Mint in Box - These are mint condition models in their original box and packaging.
Mint on Card - These are models still enclosed in the original blister packaging.
Some examples of Diecast Toys that are much sought after by collectors and therefore more valuable include the following.
Limited Editions - These diecast toys were produced in a restricted number and the cast was then destroyed. Limited editions are highly collectible and the number of models produced in the run should be included in the information supplied with the model.
Limited Production Cars - Examples include Matchbox Challenge cars, Treasure Hunt Hunt Wheels, Racing Champion's Chase cars and Johnny Lightening White Lightening cars.
Retired Toy Cars - Toy vehicles that the manufacturer has stopped making. They may decide to reissue the vehicle later with color or detail changes.
Toy Vehicles with Certificates - Vehicles produced by Franklin Mint or Danbury Mint may include Certificates of Title or Certificates of Authenticity.
Diecast toys with their original paperwork and packaging will be more valuable than the same model without the packaging. If you plan to sell a toy vehicle keep the original packaging in as good condition as possible.
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Welcome to the World of Diecast
Why we interest with miniature cars ? There are a wide variety of collection that we can take up to fill our spare time. Why we spend our time to collect a diecast ?
Collectors carefully organise their collections, catalog them and proudly display them. Collectors vary in the type of diecast vehicles that they collect, often focusing on subtopics within their collection or collecting specific kinds of diecast vehicles. For example some collectors will collect all diecast truck vehicles while another collector may focus only on some brand, even more specifically, Every collection then is as unique as the individual doing the collection.
There are many manufacturers produced diecast toys including Hotwheels, Matchbox, Johnny Lightning, UT Models, Racing Champions, Tekno, Tomica, Vitesse and many more. Diecast toy collecting, in common with most other types of collecting, is a never ending hobby. There is always another unique or rare toy to find, or another sub collection to start. Even though a collector may specialise in a single marquee they may collect models from the many different decades of the twentieth century, even the nineteenth century for some models when automobiles were first produced. Diecast toy cars are available for all the popular automobile makes including Volkswagen, Ferrari, Austin, Jaguar, Mercedes Benz, Rolls Royce etc.
In addition diecast toys are made in different scales from 1:28 to 1:72 the most popular scale to collect being between 1:43 and 1:64. Although originally made for children they were collected by adults from about the mid 1950's probably by children keeping their toys when they grew up and discovering that they were becoming valued items to collect. So welcome to the world of diecast and enjoy your collection.
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Collectors carefully organise their collections, catalog them and proudly display them. Collectors vary in the type of diecast vehicles that they collect, often focusing on subtopics within their collection or collecting specific kinds of diecast vehicles. For example some collectors will collect all diecast truck vehicles while another collector may focus only on some brand, even more specifically, Every collection then is as unique as the individual doing the collection.
There are many manufacturers produced diecast toys including Hotwheels, Matchbox, Johnny Lightning, UT Models, Racing Champions, Tekno, Tomica, Vitesse and many more. Diecast toy collecting, in common with most other types of collecting, is a never ending hobby. There is always another unique or rare toy to find, or another sub collection to start. Even though a collector may specialise in a single marquee they may collect models from the many different decades of the twentieth century, even the nineteenth century for some models when automobiles were first produced. Diecast toy cars are available for all the popular automobile makes including Volkswagen, Ferrari, Austin, Jaguar, Mercedes Benz, Rolls Royce etc.
In addition diecast toys are made in different scales from 1:28 to 1:72 the most popular scale to collect being between 1:43 and 1:64. Although originally made for children they were collected by adults from about the mid 1950's probably by children keeping their toys when they grew up and discovering that they were becoming valued items to collect. So welcome to the world of diecast and enjoy your collection.
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Getting Serious about Die Cast
There are die cast model cars and then there are toys. collecting die cast is more to passion than meets the eye.
Die cast collectors must consider a number of factors that are shared by people in the larger collecting world. How common or rare is a piece they own, what's the condition, who made the item, is it associated with an important event or person, is it part of a complete set or one-of-a kind?
Since the quality of die cast vehicles has evolved over the past century, the value of a car may be related to the year it was produced.
As die cast vehicles became more popular, they also became more detailed. Interiors of cars and trucks were faithfully reproduced. More innovations such as working steering wheels and doors were introduced. The industry became increasingly competitive and some die cast cars were treated like jewelry - polished and presented in the finest detail and packaging possible. Limited editions were introduced specifically to interest the growing number of serious collectors who could count on rarity to enhance their investment.
Like all collectors, the buyer is expected to be the ultimate judge of his or her die cast investment. The value of a model is often in its adherence to exact historical detail. Buyers purchase models from manufacturers they trust have done research and cut no corners when it comes to accuracy.
It's said that a perfect model is one that looks like the real thing, displayed on a showroom floor and ready to be driven away. That means paint jobs and upholstery must reflect historical reality - not the whimsy of the manufacturer. For cars of appropriate eras, working doors, trunks, hoods and other moving parts should be operational. In these matters, an educated collector has the edge on the casual buyer. Collectors not only know the details of the cars, they know which manufacturers adhere to precise detail and deliver what's promised.
It's often the untouched die cast replica that commands the highest prices. In the collecting niche this is known as Mint in Box (MIB). All the packaging and foam that protects the model is untouched and the accompanying paperwork is saved. Some collectors find this level of "investment" isn't quite as enjoyable as handling and arranging their collections so cars can be appreciated from all angles. Of course, these cars require careful dusting with soft cloths and small, soft bristled brushes from time to time.
There are several group websites and auction sites to help collectors assess the value of their die cast treasures. Whether for pleasure or profit - or perhaps both - die cast model collectors share a love of nostalgia and accuracy for vehicles that never have to stop at the pump to keep on providing pleasure.
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Die cast collectors must consider a number of factors that are shared by people in the larger collecting world. How common or rare is a piece they own, what's the condition, who made the item, is it associated with an important event or person, is it part of a complete set or one-of-a kind?
Since the quality of die cast vehicles has evolved over the past century, the value of a car may be related to the year it was produced.
As die cast vehicles became more popular, they also became more detailed. Interiors of cars and trucks were faithfully reproduced. More innovations such as working steering wheels and doors were introduced. The industry became increasingly competitive and some die cast cars were treated like jewelry - polished and presented in the finest detail and packaging possible. Limited editions were introduced specifically to interest the growing number of serious collectors who could count on rarity to enhance their investment.
Like all collectors, the buyer is expected to be the ultimate judge of his or her die cast investment. The value of a model is often in its adherence to exact historical detail. Buyers purchase models from manufacturers they trust have done research and cut no corners when it comes to accuracy.
It's said that a perfect model is one that looks like the real thing, displayed on a showroom floor and ready to be driven away. That means paint jobs and upholstery must reflect historical reality - not the whimsy of the manufacturer. For cars of appropriate eras, working doors, trunks, hoods and other moving parts should be operational. In these matters, an educated collector has the edge on the casual buyer. Collectors not only know the details of the cars, they know which manufacturers adhere to precise detail and deliver what's promised.
It's often the untouched die cast replica that commands the highest prices. In the collecting niche this is known as Mint in Box (MIB). All the packaging and foam that protects the model is untouched and the accompanying paperwork is saved. Some collectors find this level of "investment" isn't quite as enjoyable as handling and arranging their collections so cars can be appreciated from all angles. Of course, these cars require careful dusting with soft cloths and small, soft bristled brushes from time to time.
There are several group websites and auction sites to help collectors assess the value of their die cast treasures. Whether for pleasure or profit - or perhaps both - die cast model collectors share a love of nostalgia and accuracy for vehicles that never have to stop at the pump to keep on providing pleasure.
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