[Diecast, Carded] Another Haul. Call for Blog Layout Changes.

There's a bit of stuff to share and announce. As you may have noticed, I've changed the layout. I'm thinking of swapping out those image links on the right hand side and moving them on the left in the form of text links to look much more concise. I also wasn't digging how far apart the images were separated by default and I'm unsure if I can change that via HTML. But anyway, I figured a directory looks more intuitive if if wasn't on the right-hand side so I'll stick with this to see how it goes.


That aside, I've been cleaning up my card collection, and updating my inventory with my records since it's been a while. Looks like there's quite a bit to do. Discovered cards I haven't recorded and some that are no longer available cards just to name a few. Then there's the need to update the overwhelmingly large Customs log. That's been needing an update for a while now! While I'll be working on that, here's the new haul to gander at for the time being.

 Both long over-due. Been meaning to uncard these hatchbacks since day 1. It was purchased with the intention of applying a custom rally livery. I just haven't gotten there yet.

 Yay! Now if I'm lucky, I'll be able to find the London Bus.

Up for trade. If it's not gone after a certain point, it's going towards a custom.

Also up for trade. Will include in a lot if it's not gone after a certain point.

Randomly found this 2009 card at Square One. Really baffled how a random old card just shows up like that. Not big on the F430 Spider casting, but it's up for trade never the less.

SRT Viper GTS. For 82 cents, of course I'd nab it.. to put it in a lot in the future.

Oh that's right, I used a different backdrop sheet this time. I like this because  don't need to leave room for the "AOS" text on the left. This works as a better watermarking anyway.

 '70 Chevy Chevelle SS.

Really digging the modified chassis. I love how the rear wheels aren't size 2 and the Gulf livery of course. Mattel should invest their money into this chassis rather than the previous if you ask me.

 '62 Chevy Corvette. 

Like the colour, don't like the size 2s in the back. It also gives it the impression the wheelbase is too short. Will definitely wheelswap to fix this.

Opening up the possible error.

Nissan Skyline R34

Rear light tampos are horrid but the colour scheme is great.

Surfin' School Bus.

Love the graffiti. Swapping those wheels without hesitation. Someone hid this 2 peg columns down where the Ballistix were. Took it anyway. Finding Hot Wheels is like finding nuts for squirrels; you better hide it good or else!

[Diecast] New Grabs for March

Got around to photographing the latest purchases. The Greenlight and Vintage Racing were purchased from one of my favourite eBay sellers carcraze7. He sells all his cars loose and as a result his shipping prices are one of the lowest I've encountered in the past year. He also opens the option to allow best offers so that's also great for those who want a better deal. Check out his stuff some time, even with the increased postage rates, he still manages to provide much lower shipping prices than a lot of sellers.

 I don't know a thing about Smokey and the Bandit but I do like the Firebird as well as black & gold colour scheme. I was happy to our Walmarts carrying a case because I feared Canadians wouldn't get them!

 I need more of these Vintage Racing cars.. especially that green Dodge Challenger!

 Shelby GT500 Super Snake. Love Super Snakes, even if the back wheels are too big.

Ford Edsel. From that Hollywood series... or something. Love the colour scheme as always.

2013 Hot Wheels Camaro. Finally got some!

 The Tarmac Attack is one of my favourite new castings of 2013. It's so cute! An idea of making a line of customs of these crossed my mind one day as a response to all the Kool Kombi customs I've seen. Darn shame I've never seen one yet.

 Cadillac El Dorado. Wasn't aware there was a Hot Wheels casting of this, but as soon as I saw one I just needed to have at least one.

 Custom '62 Chevy. It has no surfboard, but that's okay. The satin red paintjob is damn gorgeous.

 '59 Chevy Corvette. I still like '55 Corvettes more, but this Greenlight is fairly pretty too.

 Ferrari 612 Scagletti. It's from the exclusive Ferrari 5-pack, but I bought this one from carcraze7. I can wait for the 5-pack to hit stores here, but that may not be until May I'm guessing. The tampos on the headlamps are beautifully done. I like the overall finish of this more than the cheesy metalflake finish of the previous 5-pack. There's that level of "pop" a plain metalflake finish (with no headlamp tampo) can't achieve.

Lambo Aventador. The next colour in the Aventador line up. The black chosen isn't a flat black, but rather it gives off the same impression as a handful of watercolour paint layers. Describing it is a bit strange but I suppose one way to put it is that it appears like there's a lot of depth in the colour itself... if that makes any sense.

Didn't see any Treasure Hunts recently. Maybe next month.