MINIMini Toys - Diecast/Models/RC *Caution Lots of photos*
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#29
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
Thanks!
James
I can look around Phoenix to see if I can find any more. I'll keep you posted.
#30
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.
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.
If you'll note on my pic, the top cars of the two, TALL center columns contain the two new JLs.
#31
Originally Posted by early_apex
Cool! That's the first black diecast I've seen. Where did you find it?
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
#32
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.
If you'll note on my pic, the top cars of the two, TALL center columns contain the two new JLs.
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.
#33
Wow! A large scale DS/B MCS with a working sunroof! That's my car exactly, and I've been looking for this for a while! Where did you find this and how much was it? TIA.
-Cor.
-Cor.
Originally Posted by smokey4
Or are we going to mix it up with all the other "Collectibles" threads
If so I'd be more then happy to edit the tittle of this thread and post some of mine here.
Here's what I did to showcase the JL Italian Job MINI's
If so I'd be more then happy to edit the tittle of this thread and post some of mine here.
Here's what I did to showcase the JL Italian Job MINI's
#34
Originally Posted by early_apex
Cool! That's the first black diecast I've seen. Where did you find it?
#35
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.
I can look around Phoenix to see if I can find any more. I'll keep you posted.
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!
#36
Originally Posted by LilOleCar
Wow! A large scale DS/B MCS with a working sunroof! That's my car exactly, and I've been looking for this for a while! Where did you find this and how much was it? TIA.
-Cor.
-Cor.
It appears to be a stock type item though, the invoice describes it as:
"Kyosho 1/18th scale BMW New Mini Cooper S Dealer Edition - it was 43.74 pounds plus shipping.
Hope that helps and good luck!
#38
Originally Posted by smokey4
Every time my better half starts to tell me I need treatment for my MINI/Mini addiction I open up this thread and show her my hero, Erik Rutberg!
http://forums.roadfly.org/models/5565602-1.html
Some day I'll have the money for a collection like this, but as of now I can't afford even the plastic storage/display cases he's got
http://forums.roadfly.org/models/5565602-1.html
Some day I'll have the money for a collection like this, but as of now I can't afford even the plastic storage/display cases he's got
All I'd like to know is who dusts all the things in you're links room.
#39
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 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
Did it look like this.
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Originally Posted by dragonflyer
Man! I paid 20.00 for that at Toy-R-Us. Amizon probably makes that up in shipping.
Didn't see the JL black one though...
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#44
Originally Posted by sndwave
All I'd like to know is who dusts all the things in you're links room.
I need to post an updated pic of my shelving. I've added another bookcase (my wife said it's the last one, riiiiight!) and move things about. I've also picked up a few things from England.
It'll have to be tomorrow after work.
dragonflyer - that's the one! Does your's have an antenna that screws in? This one had a slot and it looked like something was designed to go there.
early_apex - Nice Tiki Torch! I think that's the name of the 5 pack that the HW comes from. There are 4 newer MB since the CR/UJ #75 one came out; the Superfast #12 CR/B, the Showcase LY/W, the 2004 Hero City #65 LY/B, and the newest #7 Cool/Hypr Blue/W
CruzinChris - Nice display!!
Thanks Clo!
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#46
Originally Posted by smokey4
dragonflyer - that's the one! Does your's have an antenna that screws in? This one had a slot and it looked like something was designed to go there.
Thanks Clo!
It's the only new Mini cooper RC they ever made that size.
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WOW - WOW!!! Some of you have some AWESOME collections and displays - I'm jealous...:smile: We have lots of cars but not nearly what I am seeing here......
All of these Collectible Threads have inspired me to finally get my act together and get organized. So I have spent the last 2 nights up late separating, logging in a book, buying plastic insert sleeves for all the ad stuff, newpaper articles and magazines we've been collecting since 2002... I've got a separate notebook for Scooter stuff, Ariel stuff, dealership giveaways, ads, etc. I'm still working on cataloging all the cars though... That's going to take me another day or so....
I've kept all the cars in their original packaging....still debating whether to open them up or not....Mike says No...hum....what do you all think?
Dragonslayer - I have one of those RC cars in Electric Blue. I know I didn't buy it on-line. I swear it might have come from the store Brookstone? We bought it several years ago. I had no idea that they were kinda rare...cool...
Smokey - you are putting us to shame...
We have some really cool and older ads that I haven't seen posted in the other thread. I'll have to take some pixs and post them. I'm sure a lot of the newbies haven't seen them....:smile:
Chow!
Donna
All of these Collectible Threads have inspired me to finally get my act together and get organized. So I have spent the last 2 nights up late separating, logging in a book, buying plastic insert sleeves for all the ad stuff, newpaper articles and magazines we've been collecting since 2002... I've got a separate notebook for Scooter stuff, Ariel stuff, dealership giveaways, ads, etc. I'm still working on cataloging all the cars though... That's going to take me another day or so....
I've kept all the cars in their original packaging....still debating whether to open them up or not....Mike says No...hum....what do you all think?
Dragonslayer - I have one of those RC cars in Electric Blue. I know I didn't buy it on-line. I swear it might have come from the store Brookstone? We bought it several years ago. I had no idea that they were kinda rare...cool...
Smokey - you are putting us to shame...
We have some really cool and older ads that I haven't seen posted in the other thread. I'll have to take some pixs and post them. I'm sure a lot of the newbies haven't seen them....:smile:
Chow!
Donna
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Donna: Well.....I just couldn't stand to keep mine in their packaging...or at least not all of them. I popped a few of the Hot Wheels out so I can play with them, tee hee! I try to have a MINI in every room, and especially like the little MC JB/W with UJ flag which is sitting amongst orchids over the kitchen sink!
I'm not a serious, organized collector. I don't have the discipline that most of you have. For all I know, a few of my MINIs may end up in some of my art, for instance in an assemblage!
Clover
I'm not a serious, organized collector. I don't have the discipline that most of you have. For all I know, a few of my MINIs may end up in some of my art, for instance in an assemblage!
Clover
#49
Originally Posted by Donna/Mike
...I've kept all the cars in their original packaging....still debating whether to open them up or not....Mike says No...hum....what do you all think?...
#50
Originally Posted by dickdavid
That's why I ended up buying two of everything MINI. One to play with and one to put away. It's not like I think they will be of any value to anybody but me. There is just something about having things mint-on-card that makes me do it. It's hard to explain.
One thing to watch out for if you are new to the HW diecast world, they have variations of the models. They aren't as obvious as say a "White Lightning", just a different wheel style. So you might have what you think are all of the #200 or #158 only to find that someone has a 5-spoke and you have lace wheels.
So when you make the updated list James, we're going to need to figure out which numbers have variations