iguanaman8989 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Robot Damashii God Gundam option set came in today! I've had the figure since it originally released, but didn't want to deal with the trouble of P-Bandai when the accessories were first offered. I eventually forgot about it until last week, when I found it cheap on a random eBay search. $40 for a P-Bandai item two years after release at 3780yen, yes please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 11 hours ago, spanner said: ..What other cars you have? I've been collecting 1/18 die cast cars for some 15 years, so answering that question would require an inventoried list 40 items deep. They range from a couple of inexpensive Maistos and Bburagos when I first started, to the most exorbitant CMC I just acquired; however, as I've become more demanding and sophisticated, the bulk of my collection has increasingly come to consist of AUTOarts. One of these days I should take the time to take pictures, catalog the loot, and post them here... a scary prospect as it will make me come to terms with just how much moolah I've dropped on these thing over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Somebody should reopen a 1/18 model car thread. I would love to see everyone's collections. I'm sure it would be fine since there's an automotive thread in the anime and science fiction section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 My most recent HMR purchases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Hay spanner or anyone else...Any input/advice about the 1:18 GT Spirit 993 911 Turbos? Those are the only ones I can find for the 993 911 Turbo and I don't know anything about GT Spirit. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 ^ GT Spirits are resin cast, not die cast; they are mostly static and of a closed shell design: no opening doors, hood/bonnet, trunk/boot, and no turning wheels (they do spin), and no engines. Go to their web site for more info. There are a few UT branded ones on eBay that are the more traditional die cast fare available right now. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 42 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Hay spanner or anyone else...Any input/advice about the 1:18 GT Spirit 993 911 Turbos? Those are the only ones I can find for the 993 911 Turbo and I don't know anything about GT Spirit. Thanks! Ditto what mechaninac said. Those GT Spirit look ok but I have never owned one as I dont buy solids models. They can also be expensive which sucks considering they have no opening parts. Yes you could pick up a UT models 993 turbo and they are ok. I had a couple in my former collection and they aren't too bad. But also not great. I think UT became Autoart if I remember correctly.. Autoart have a 993 which is a smidgen better but not a turbo and its not the best thing either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Stop talking about those cars. I was browsing a store earlier today thanks to you two. Now I' m seriously thinking about buying a Nissan GT-R Super GT car... I need to be saving for the new Valkyries and not cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, Scyla said: Stop talking about those cars. I was browsing a store earlier today thanks to you two. Now I' m seriously thinking about buying a Nissan GT-R Super GT car... I need to be saving for the new Valkyries and not cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 45 minutes ago, Scyla said: Stop talking about those cars. I was browsing a store earlier today thanks to you two. Now I' m seriously thinking about buying a Nissan GT-R Super GT car... I need to be saving for the new Valkyries and not cars. so.... what if we just post pics of model cars rather than talking about them? Does that help!? LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Maybe later this year. It would give my loved once a gift idea they can relate to. But if it's happening it's thanks to you. [edit:] what is really appealing to me is that the cars make a nice compact and clean looking display area cause they are all so similar in size. I'm envious and I need a bigger house. Edited February 26, 2017 by Scyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Yes they do make a nice clean display don't they! When I had about 200 cars previously I had them all set up all over the place on book shelves and other pieces of furniture as I didn't have any display cabinets. This is my new display setup which I recently added three more glass shelves to make more space. I will also be getting six half depth shelves made so I can display 3 cars sideways above each existing shelf. Should look ok and make more room again as I have more cars coming and others on my wish list! Edited February 26, 2017 by spanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 That Italian Flagged Miura looks awesome! 200 pieces?... I thought I had "issues" with 40... I'm not worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Here's one of my favorite purchases. 1/18 Knight Rider with 1/18 Michael Knight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 21 minutes ago, mechaninac said: That Italian Flagged Miura looks awesome! 200 pieces?... I thought I had "issues" with 40... I'm not worthy. hehe! yeah but I had a lot of the cheaper stuff too like Bburago, Maisto etc.. but with my current collection I am avoiding those cheaper stuff and focusing on the more premium brands. I have 42 on display now and another on its way making 43! 20 minutes ago, sh9000 said: Here's one of my favorite purchases. 1/18 Knight Rider with 1/18 Michael Knight. hehe! looks mad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 RE:EDIT IRON MAN #08 Shape Changing Armor Ended up picking this up , it's a updated look to their RE:EDIT IRON MAN #01 Bleeding Edge Armor It's even base around the same frame so hardly any diecast, but I do like the more sharper edge look. still need to hunt down the new Century Armor for a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieNov Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Wait, that Iron Man's released already? I thought it was delayed to March? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) 13 minutes ago, ArchieNov said: Wait, that Iron Man's released already? I thought it was delayed to March? it still is, most of the website still shows it on preorder with ETA for March. I saw it for sale on ebay last week at $150 , the seller probably got it from hong kong directly . he still have another for sale but it's at $169 now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marvel-Re-EDIT-IRON-MAN-SHAPE-CHANGING-ARMOR-/112310428325?hash=item1a263922a5:g:z04AAOSwx6pYqQOp Edited February 26, 2017 by F360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I couldn't resist the temptation and pulled the trigger on one of these beauties! 1:18 AUTOart McLaren MP4-12c in the orange. Had wanted one for a while but thought they were a bit expensive.. Yeah probably was a bit more than I would normally be happy to pay but they are quite a beautiful thing so what the heck eh! Besides its only money and you only live once.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I have the exact same one... you'll not regret it. Do you also have an example of their F1s? I've got one in Platinum Silver and the detail on it is jaw-dropping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 3 hours ago, mechaninac said: I have the exact same one... you'll not regret it. Do you also have an example of their F1s? I've got one in Platinum Silver and the detail on it is jaw-dropping. Im actually very pleased I finally bit the (rather expensive) bullet and bought one! I much prefer the 12c over the current 500, 600 series cars. Yes I do have a McLaren F1! in black! It should be visible in the photo I posted.. When I bought it, it was listed as new never used but when it arrived I found it had dust on it and an exhaust tip was missing so I fashioned my own from a rivet, painted it to match and glued it on. The seller still gave me a 25% refund so I was pretty chuffed in the end. I was originally after a white or the silver but the black came up at a price I couldn't resist so I got that one instead. My cousin has a white one and its majestic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 10 hours ago, F360 said: RE:EDIT IRON MAN #08 Shape Changing Armor Ended up picking this up , it's a updated look to their RE:EDIT IRON MAN #01 Bleeding Edge Armor It's even base around the same frame so hardly any diecast, but I do like the more sharper edge look. still need to hunt down the new Century Armor for a good price. Sweet! I need one of those. Only wish it actually changed shape like in the comics. Thanks for the insight on those GT Spirits, Mechanic and spanner! I'll just pass on them all for now, oh well. Nice Mclarens too! I just saw a P1 in person over the weekend, very nice. F1 is definitely my favorite all time Mclaren though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I thought I was in the wrong thread. All expensive cars. Hahaha! Great purchases everyone. Just want to share my humble 'non-car' purchases. PlayArts Kai FFVII Advent Children Sephiroth Kotobukiya ArtFX 1/10 All-Star Batman & Robin Arcadia 1/60 VF-0 Reactive Armors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I like that... the RA box art shows brilliant white missiles yet the actual parts themselves they have a pinkish tone to them.. curse you Arcadia, curse you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZorClone Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 lol that's a really unfortunate angle shot of the right hand, looks so tiny kawaii! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Paid for that 19F Friday night and i got it today thinks its the fastest ive ever gotten something from Japan. Thanks to no3Ljm for the heads up on where to find one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Congrats on the 19F! they are a very special bit of kit! And my next fav after the 19P I might add! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) On 2/26/2017 at 1:55 PM, spanner said: hehe! looks mad! David Hasselhoff or David ass-hole-off. Edited February 28, 2017 by sh9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 5 hours ago, anubis20 said: Paid for that 19F Friday night and i got it today thinks its the fastest ive ever gotten something from Japan. Thanks to no3Ljm for the heads up on where to find one You're welcome sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 IRON MAN, Sports cars, a VF-19F and twin Reactive Armors sets... nice hauls everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 On 2/27/2017 at 1:27 AM, no3Ljm said: Just want to share my humble 'non-car' purchases. Arcadia 1/60 VF-0 Reactive Armors Hey that's photoshopped. JK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 13 hours ago, spanner said: Congrats on the 19F! they are a very special bit of kit! And my next fav after the 19P I might add! Yea after getting the 19P i realized i should get the F as it was the only one I was missing. Given the current state of Macross toys (Arcadia only playing it safe, Bandai busy with HMR & DX Mac Delta) It might be a while before we see toys like the 19F and P in 1/60 scale if ever. That being said the colors of the 19F are much much better in person, I do like the head sculpt better on the S, but the white stripes on blue are just beautiful and they won me over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 5 hours ago, sh9000 said: Hey that's photoshopped. JK. Hey! 4 hours ago, anubis20 said: Yea after getting the 19P i realized i should get the F as it was the only one I was missing. Given the current state of Macross toys (Arcadia only playing it safe, Bandai busy with HMR & DX Mac Delta) It might be a while before we see toys like the 19F and P in 1/60 scale if ever. That being said the colors of the 19F are much much better in person, I do like the head sculpt better on the S, but the white stripes on blue are just beautiful and they won me over True. I agree. White stripe on blue is better than yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 whilst searching for something else I stumbled across this at a price I couldn't refuse! yeah its second hand but still in perfect condition apparently. Autoart Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Super Trofeo. Ultimately I'd have probably preferred the orange but the yellow still looks pretty bloody good! photos are for illustration purposes only and do not belong to me.. mine is yet to arrive of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Gorgeous! And so the stable grows... To this day I have never purchased any yellow vehicles... that has to be remedied some day. The Gallardo in my collection, a regular LP560-4... AUTOart of course, is Monterey Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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