Epic Collage : [Diecast] Monthly Additions: August 2013

First day of the month, new things arrive.

1st: TheToyPeddler: diecastforall:

'59 Chevy Impala (power launcher, pavement pounders), '58 Ford Edsel (garage), Ford Mustang Cobra (corgi),

Shelby Cobra 427 S/C (Auto Milestone, Since '68) '63 Ford T-Bird (Toy Shop, Preferred series)

I hope this completes the Real Riders Edsel collection. This purchase is very focused on castings I'm seeking to complete and I hope future purchases will follow this trend. Having more is nice, but room is getting limited and money should obviously be prioritized to the more important things.

2nd: eBay: hwsoapy1:

Lotus Sport Elise (mystery)

2nd: eBay: sumyze:

Hudson Hornet (Redline Club Rewards), Shelby Cobra 427 S/c (Special Commemorative Edition)

6th: eBay: taxxximom:

Ford GT LM, Lambo Countach 25th Anniversary, Toyota MR2 Rally, Pikes Peak Celica (TH)

6th: eBay: marlojr:

Nitro Doorslammer (FE)

6th: TheToyPeddler: Jay8818:

Porsche Carrera GT, Shelby Cobra 427 S/C (Ultra Hots)

7th: eBay: toyworldusa-tx:

Cadillac LMP, Fast Fish (2012 Mystery), '63 Ford T-Bird (AMES Roadster Set, Valentine's Day/Walmart Exclusive), Mercedes-Benz CLK-DTM, Panoz LMP-1 Roadster S

That restoration project never took place, so for now that worn-down Panoz will be saved for another project.

7th: ebay: bluestardiecast:

'01 Honda Civic Si ('07 Happy Birthday series, Target Pop's Garage Set), Mercedes CLK-LM, Pikes Peak Celica (Coca Cola Race Team Set), Porsche 911 Turbo, Shelby Cobra 427 S/C (RLC Neo-Classic Series)

8th: eBay: regor46:

I've already got a LW 911 in purple. I was thinking of doing something cunning with it. Hehe. As for the Real Riders Cobra, they are real, unlike the Hudson! I'm beginning to move into expensive territory with the Cobras and I don't know whether I should be excited or scared for my wallet.

'55 Chevy, Chevy Camaro, Ferrari F40, '01 Honda Civic Si, Jaguar XJ-13 (Jaguar Classic Sportscar Set), Lambo Diablo (final run, sleek riders), Mazda RX-7, Shelby Cobra 427 S/C, Pikes Peak Tacoma, Toyota Supra

I may just modify all the Sleek Riders as I'm not a big fan of how massive those wheels are, but I took these photos in case I change my mind and add them to the collection instead in the future.

8th: eBay: dealsonwheelsplus:

Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Deora I (TH), Dodge Charger RT/10 (F&F mainline), Fast Fish, Ford Escort Rally, Custom '12 Mustang, Ford Thunderbolt (Y5 wheels), Nissan S15 Silvia, Nitro Doorslammer, Panoz LMP-1 Roadster S (TH), Pontiac Bonneville, Shelby GT-500 Super Snake (silver PR5), So Fine (TH), VW Beetle Cup

The handful of freebies I received on top of the replacement items was awfully generous of the seller. He handed me two Treasure Hunts, no questions asked. Will be customizing the Beetle and maybe the Charger. The TH Panoz finally has proper wheels unlike last time!

8th: eBay: battcharge:

'01 Honda Civic Si (hip hop), Ford Mustang Cobra II Racer, '68 Shelby GT-500 (zamac)

Why I have an extra Final Run Diablo? Don't ask. I may get rid of the loose one as there is a scuffed spot on the bonnet I wasn't aware of. Damn sellers and their crappy cameras. As for the bike, I decided to collect them, but they remain carded. Here are some errors I got for $1. Seller thought they were variations.

9th: eBay: pinkme2:

24/Seven (2x Turbo Power Launcher, Police Pursuit 5-pack), Acura NSX, Ferrari 250 GTO, Fish'd & Chip'd (2013 Multi-pack Exclusive), '08 Ford Focus, Nissan GT-R, Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

Ooh I got a pink windshield on that Cobra! no idea if these are deliberate variations. No big announcement was ever heard of, I'm guessing it's just the plastic undergoing chemical change.

9th: eBay: matchboxtom:

Ford RS200 Rally, Ford Sierra MK1 2.3 Ghia, Ford Sierra XR4i

12th: eBay: millerbrat:

24 Ours (First Editions), 24/Seven (OH5 variation), Bread Box, '08 Ford Focus, Prototype H-24 (2009 Mystery), Subaru Impreza GRB (redline 5SP variation)

12th: TheToyPeddler: sizzlinhot:

'59 Chevy Impala (Target Hot Nights Drive-In Set), Lancia Stratos (white interior variation),
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C (plastic base/7SP variation), Toyota MR2 Rally ('94 Aquafresh Toothpaste Promo: red, pink)

15th: eBay: vintageguitarsca:

Mercedes-Benz C291, Shelby Cobra 427 S/C (California Custom/yellow tampo on windshield/gray RR)

17th: Walmart:

Yippie. Front and back wheels reversed. Could this be the revival of the Hardnoze series?

19th: Toys Toys Toys:

Ferrari 512 (Hot Ones/Chase version), Ferrari 308 GTS (Hot Ones)

At the smack-dab front of the pegs. Wasn't sure if it was special at the time, but I was convinced after I saw about 5 other 512s with plain black walls.

Woot.

20th: Walmart:

'63 Chrysler Turbine (Cool Classics), Land Rover Defender 110S (Jungle Adventure Crew Set), '80s Corvette

Cool Classics made their way into my local stores. Fortunately (for my wallet), there was only the Turbine I found kind of cool. The new wheels are great; going through the trouble of punching out the negative space between spokes really goes a long way. The new finish they call the "Spectrafrost" is smooth, clean, eye-catching, but less wild and obnoxious (at times) than a spectraflame finish. As for the Land Rover, I couldn't believe I found the set it belonged in. I was about to put down about $17 on eBay for one, but it was only $12 for the whole set. The answer was obvious! Lastly, an unspun rivet is probably the coolest error I've ever found to date.

21st: Toys R Us:

'65 Ford Mustang Fastback, '70 Plymouth Road Runner (2013 Multi-pack exclusive), Porsche 911 GT2 RS (2013 Multi-pack exclusive),
Triumph TR6 (2013 Multi-pack exclusive), Yur So Fast (Power Rangers Mega Air Jump Set)

While the Mustang and Road Runner are indeed blacklisted items, one's an exclusive and it's not like I could buy the 10-Pack without getting the Mustang so I'll keep it anyway. The 911 and TR6 were the ones I was really going for, and after learning the two were multi-pack exclusives, I couldn't say no to a two-in-one purchase. Same goes for the Power Rangers Yur So Fast. Couldn't justify spending the $15 to buy the set at first, but if I'm going to collect, I may as well. I ended up swapping its position with a dinky car from the 10-pack and donated it to a thrift store in the same trip.

21st: eBay: unkel_rikelo:

Dodge Viper RT/10 (California Dreamin' 5-Pack), Lotus Exige S2 (FE), Mazda MX-5 Miata (California Dreamin' 5-Pack),
Mercedes SL55 AMG (FE Buried Treasure, 2005 Superfast, metalflake red, gloss red)

21st: eBay: gameforu:

Working on those more special Cobras now.

21st: eBay: rtoys4uonline:

21st: eBay: slowdive90:

'61 Jaguar E-Type Coupe (2010 Lesney Edition Series), '68 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 (2008 Outdoor Sportsman)

22nd: eBay: lo99civic:

Shelby Cobra 427 S/C (1989 Park-n-Plates, 2007 Ultra Hots, 2011 Garage Unpainted version), Custom '69 VW Squareback (Slick Rides series)

23rd: eBay: paulsr123:

Dodge Viper GTS (Johnny Lighting Playing Mantis - Monopoly Release 2), Mercedes-Benz SL55, Toyota MR2 Rally (FE/with chrome lights)

23rd: TheToyPeddler: olive52thomas:

Lambo Countach 25th Anniversary, Mazda MX-5 Miata (1996 G-Force Track Set), Shelby Cobra 427 S/C (1997 General Mills Promo)

26th: eBay: curious_cleo:

'61 Jaguar E-Type Coupe (Classic Cars 5-Pack/Cut-Tri wheel variation, white), Lotus Exige (2007 10-Pack), Mercedes-Benz SL55 (2007 5-Pack)

Was overpriced, but at least they're in pristine mint condition. Never seen most of these sold by others, and definitely couldn't let that Exige go.

27th: eBay: biditwinit09:

'57 Plymouth Fury ($uper Treasure Hunt), '63 Ford T-Bird ($uper Treasure Hunt), Ferrari FXX (black, yellow), '63 Ford T-Bird (WSP variation), Nitro Doorslammer (2009 Racing Rigs), Nissan Silvia S15 (FE/10SP, FE/FTE), Panoz LMP-1 Roadster S

27th: eBay: al13ngrampa:

Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 (2006 Dropstars gray and teal, 2009 Dream Garage, Treasure Hunt, 2008 Web Trading)

27th: eBay: smee123123:

Bentley Continental GT (Best of British), Norev Racing Ford Fiesta WRC, '61 Jaguar E-Type Coupe (Best of British), '06 Lotus Exige (Best of British)

28th: eBay: thecarhobbyconnection: