[shankar.balan]

I got these little chaps from the US via a friend.
1. A nice little red 1:64 matchbox jeep
2. A little grey matchbox 1:64 Mini Cooper - this is a complementary piece to the red one that I already have.
3. The Greenlight 1967 Italian Job Mini Cooper in White 1:64.

I have had the Red and the Blue Italian Job Mini Coopers for about 2 years now but could never find or get their brother in white until last week when I finally found one piece on Amazon USA. Promptly ordered it to complete the collection. And my friend kindly brought it down to me. So Ive pictures all three here together.

[SnS_12]

Mercedes Benz 200 W123 in 1:18 scale from Norev.

[Majumdarda]

I remember the day these Minis became available at K&D. Since I primarily love to collect Jeeps, somehow these grabbed my attention, probably because of the color variations.

One of the chases is still available at K&D site though, just in case if you are interested to collect them.

Some of the GT variations, the dirty version looks much appealing though.

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by Majumdarda

I remember the day these Minis became available at K&D.

Since I primarily love to collect Jeeps, somehow these grabbed my attention, probably because of the color variations.

One of the chases is still available at K&D site though, just in case if you are interested to collect them.

Some of the GT variations, the dirty version looks much appealing

I got the blue and red mini from K&D but Harsh said he absolutely wasnt able to get me the white one.
I also love Jeeps. But K&D hasnt any new ones.
Which ‘chase’ are you referring to?
Yes I agree that the dirty GT looks more ‘race bred’.

[Majumdarda]

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

I got the blue and red mini from K&D but Harsh said he absolutely wasnt able to get me the white one.
I also love Jeeps. But K&D hasnt any new ones.
Which ‘chase’ are you referring to?
Yes I agree that the dirty GT looks more ‘race bred’.

Well, in that case, I would consider myself lucky to have been able to grab all three from him. Few days back I saw new AW Jeeps getting pre booked at a site. So, I am expecting something will probably land at the shores, before the Diwalis.

The below is still with Harsh, just in case if you are interested.

https://www.karzanddolls.com/product...67BMwVsmp1SX4-

[DesertLynx34]

Originally Posted by n33rav

I am not collector but have hobby of buying Hotwheels especially with real riders. I used to order them online either Fliplkart or Amazon but since last year or so, all original Hotwheel listings have vanished from all online platforms. Does anyone have any idea why they vanished?

Got to do with importing issues for Mattel who manufactures both Hotwheels and Matchbox models. Strangely however, all kinds of cheap Chinese imitations and unlicensed models are flowing in.

Private sellers on Instagram etc are having a roll selling at super inflated prices.

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by Majumdarda

Well, in that case, I would consider myself lucky to have been able to grab all three from him. Few days back I saw new AW Jeeps getting pre booked at a site. So, I am expecting something will probably land at the shores, before the Diwalis.

The below is still with Harsh, just in case if you are interested.

https://www.karzanddolls.com/product...67BMwVsmp1SX4-

Hi
Karzanddolls never had that white Italian job mini. I bought the red and the blue ones which he had, in 2020 itself, but the white one was never there. I have plenty of WhatsApp exchanges with him on this specific car. And I finally got it on Amazon. It was available on some EU and UK sites as well but Amazon US was easier for me.

Which are these AW Jeeps? And which site is this?

[Majumdarda]

I saw the postings on the Facebook page. Next time I come across, will try capturing a screen shot. In the meantime, you can check if there is any release list from the AW guys. Manufacturers usually have such a list, highlighting their future releases

[Dippy]

So I got my hands on the Hot Wheels Premium 1:64 Knight Rider KITT. Bought it on Wallmart and a friend carried it along.

Goes well with the KITT Super Pursuit mode I got earlier:





I also have a 1:18 scale KITT made by ERTL models. It comes with a working scanner, winch and eject seat.

[Jeroen]

Originally Posted by SnS_12

Mercedes Benz 200 W123 in 1:18 scale from Norev.
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Gorgeous model! I have had several good looks at this model. It is very well made with lots of details. I keep checking model car shops and web shops to see if they will do one in the exact colour of my W123 200, thistle green. So far no luck. I plan to visit the classic Grand Prix at the Nurnburgring in August. Always lots of models for sale. Fingers crossed!

Jeroen

[shankar.balan]

Another stack of 1:64’s.

Some Movie Classics
And a few Classic American Cars
Couple of Europeans
And a bunch of off roaders classic and modern.

Whatever else it may be, my scale model collection is pretty eclectic. And almost all the cars are in their original packaging except those which I really like and want to handle and play with once in a while. And for that, I buy some duplicates.

Am I Mad?
Yes. Certainly I am. About All sorts of Automobiles and Mechanical things.

[benbsb29]

Was cleaning out my cupboard to install a new Ikea unit and found this, which i had forgotten about. The Imprezza WRC 2007.

[Majumdarda]

Our very good old Vista. The finesse lies in imperfection

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by Majumdarda

Our very good old Vista. The finesse lies in imperfection
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I used to love Indias Hobby Centre and New Market in Calcutta. Used to get the occasional matchbox toy there. But mostly the Indian Fiat and Ambassador metal die cast with little diamond like crystals like ‘eyes’ for headlamps. Now the only Indian cars seem to come from the toy maker Centy and they are all cheap plastic.

Except the officially commissioned Tata and Mahindra models which appear to come from China.

[SnS_12]

1932 Maybach Zeppelin DS8 Stromlinie Spohn in 1:18 scale by CMF.