MINIMini Toys - Diecast/Models/RC *Caution Lots of photos*

[pezboy]

Thanks...they are also on eBay. ~$63 buy it now - plus shipping from the UK. Estimated shipping it shows 20-25 pounds so even that drives it up to around $100!

[Smokey]

Originally Posted by early_apex

Cool! That's the first black diecast I've seen. Where did you find it?

I've had the best luck at the "Marts", Wal and K.

Found another Black one on my Hunting trip today! I also found a small (1:72 scale) RC MINI at Target, it had been removed from it's package and was missing the antenna and was the only one is the store so I didn't get it. It was an EB/W MCS made by "Xcaliber", the controller was also the base for the display. It had a hinged clear top that snapped into the base for storage. Anyone got one of those and can provide some info???

Thanks

[dragonflyer]

Originally Posted by smokey4

I've had the best luck at the "Marts", Wal and K.

I also found a small (1:72 scale) RC MINI at Target, It was an EB/W MCS made by "Xcaliber", the controller was also the base for the display. It had a hinged clear top that snapped into the base for storage. Anyone got one of those and can provide some info???

Thanks

I have one of those. A red one. They were only sold online. At the TRU store. they are hard to come by now you should go back and pick it up. Mine is red like my car. there neat. I always try to paint them to look like mine if they are the red ones.

Did it look like this.

[dickdavid]

Originally Posted by early_apex

Cool! That's the first black diecast I've seen. Where did you find it?

You can also pick one up online at Tinywheels.com when they get them back in stock. This is a cool site, but they have a really weird method of ordering.

[dickdavid]

Originally Posted by smokey4

I sent a bunch of those out to folks as Christmas gifts! Nice color and design, however I think the JL's are overall a better quality model then either the MB or the HW.

While you're out looking, there are new Johnny Lightnings hitting the shelf. A Street Freaks Black MCS and a 2005 Lightning Strick CR/Amer Flag MC. I've got them both but only have a pic of the black one.

I totally agree about the JLs. Autoart is the only thing, I found, that looks better.

If you'll note on my pic, the top cars of the two, TALL center columns contain the two new JLs.

[Smokey]

Originally Posted by dickdavid

I totally agree about the JLs. Autoart is the only thing, I found, that looks better.
If you'll note on my pic, the top cars of the two, TALL center columns contain the two new JLs.

Ah, yes I see them now, and I agree about the AutoArt being top quality also. I have a few of them in the 1:18th scale, but they run big $$$ so I've limited myself. I've been trying to get their JCW version of the 1:18th scale CR/W MCS, but just can't bring myself to pay what they are asking!! Around $90 is what they seem to be running.

Kyosho also makes a nice product. I picked this one up about 2 years ago from a Europeon vendor. At the time it was the only one I'd seen that had the DS/B with sliding sunroof and the correct rims to match my car.

[MSFITOY]

Originally Posted by smokey4

Just got one of these in PS yesterday

[meg]

My parents picked up three Johnny Lightening MINI's last night at Kaybee toys...3 for 5 buck (they had to get two of the same cause there wasn't much selection left)! They aren't the street freaks one's, they are something heat. I will have to post pics when I get home.

[erik99]

I picked up this VR/W MC wind up at a street market in Shanghai. I need to keep my eyes peeled on the next trip for more.

It's fun doing rear-wheel drive burnouts in the dust on my desk

[meg]

Here are the new ones I got.

[dickdavid]

Originally Posted by maganoo

Here are the new ones I got.

Those are a good find in a local store and for that price. They are over a year old (produced in 03, I think) and out of production.

[meg]

Originally Posted by dickdavid

Those are a good find in a local store and for that price. They are over a year old (produced in 03, I think) and out of production.

Cool, I got two of the black one that has a union jack on the roof

[dickdavid]

Originally Posted by dragonflyer

I have that little red classic. it was a die-cast model kit.

Nice collection.

Thanks! The classic red was a diecast kit from Testors.

[jamesday24]

dragonflyer, can I use that photo for my list of diecast MINIs (under construction)? Do you know who made the car? Do you know what day they gave those out at the Diamondback's game?

Thanks!
James

[dragonflyer]

Originally Posted by jamesday24

dragonflyer, can I use that photo for my list of diecast MINIs (under construction)? Do you know who made the car? Do you know what day they gave those out at the Diamondback's game?

Thanks!
James

I know you can't get them any more. You can use the pic as long as you don't try to sell it.

I can look around Phoenix to see if I can find any more. I'll keep you posted.

[Smokey]

Originally Posted by dragonflyer

I know you can't get them any more. You can use the pic as long as you don't try to sell it.

I can look around Phoenix to see if I can find any more. I'll keep you posted.

Put me on that list also if you would DF!!

I'd love to get one of those; the one off stuff is what really makes this collecting fun and of course the thrill of the hunt!

[10851CS]

Originally Posted by dickdavid

24 - 1/72nd scale Cararama Classic Minis

1/72nd scale Mini Those must be the size of a pea

Earl

[jamesday24]

Originally Posted by smokey4

Here is a partial list from the MINI of Orlando "Hunter" site, needs to be updated with the 2004 and 2005 models and the JL ones. http://www.minisoforlando.org/minihotwheels.html

Smokey4, that's MY list! I was hoping to find a more complete one to update mine. :smile:

James

[Smokey]

Originally Posted by jamesday24

Smokey4, that's MY list! I was hoping to find a more complete one to update mine. :smile:

James

And the circle is complete

Well when you get it done let me know and I'll post it for you

[dragonflyer]

What about mini related toys? And Mini Cooper RCs

I picked up this Toys-R-Us exclusive Mini cooper racing set.

They are called Speedez. It's the coolest thing ever!

[jamesday24]

This site is managed anarchy, so start new threads if you have new collectibles to discuss.

If someone from NAM wanted to make me a moderator of the MINI Collectibles forum, I'd be happy to manage the threads.

I guess I will have to expand my die-casts list to include not only Hot Wheels, but also Johnny Lightning, Matchbox, Siku, etc.

James

[Smokey]

I don't know James.........

I like Dragonflyer's idea. When I floated this idea, I was thinking all toys; diecast, models (plastic & metal) and toys of both the MINI and Mini types.

Separating out the toys would be like having separate threads for print ads from the dealer and those taken from magazines.

It could get so categorized that we would end up with 1:6th scale, 1:8th scale etc..... all the way to 1:87th scale threads. I say lump them all together!

[jamesday24]

I can go with that. Maybe rename the thread to something that encompasses all of the MINI cars/toys. Works for me.

James

[dragonflyer]

I like your thinking Smokey4.

[Smokey]

How about this for a title

MINI/Mini Toys - Diecast/Models/RC's Caution lots of photos

Here's a link to my gallery over on Mini 2. Lots of my diecast collection photos there.

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/gallery_3435.html