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| Johnny Lightning Thunder Jet 500 Slot Cars |
| 06.30.04 (7:49 pm) [edit] |
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Coming this fall - Johnny Lightning Thunder Jet 500 Bowtie Brigade and X Traction Mopar Slot Cars. If you are into racing, you'll want to feast on these new offerings. Thunder Jet 500 - Capture the racing performance of the 60's, when driving skill was as important as speed. Smooth running engines and drift action, just like the real deal! X Traction - These new HO scale racers feature chassis that clamp to the rails, with real killer high performance. Larger, lower set magnets and softer tires increase speeds.  |
| HWDAVY Extends Sale At Hobby Wheels Deals |
| 06.28.04 (8:33 pm) [edit] |
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HWDAVY, seller of collectbiel diecast at Hobby Wheels Deals diecast auction site, has extended his listing sales through to the end of August. 20% to 25% off selected listings. Check out his listings at Hobby Wheels Deals. |
| Keeping It Clean - How To Keep Your Collection Looking Good |
| 06.25.04 (9:37 pm) [edit] |
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There are many great articles available regarding the cleaning of diecast collectibles. Here is one of the better ones we've read. Diecast Hygiene ...caring for your prized collectible cars, the right way! By George S. Bojaciuk Brushes Why on earth would anyone need a brush? Ok, how many of you have lost parts to the dreaded dust rag? I have purchased several brushes whose only purpose is reserved for dusting. I have a 1" camel hair brush which I use for general purpose dusting, a large rounded brush for detail work on interior areas and a brush generally found with electric razors for the cleaning of dried waxes in hard to reach places. If you take a stroll down the makeup isle you'll be able to find all kinds of things appropriate for your models. Just takes an open mind, that's all. Make-up brushes are awesome for general-purpose dusting and cost pennies as compared to a 1" camel hairbrush. A neat trick for stubborn dust on the inside of the windshield, especially a hardtop model, is to brush the outside "glass" until a static charge is created. Then all you need to do is drag the brush over the outside of the "glass" and the particle clings, right out to the edge. Follow this link to finish reading this great article. |
| Dragon Armor M1A1 Diecast Fighting Vehicles 1:72 |
| 06.24.04 (8:46 pm) [edit] |
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Some great models here from Dragon Models. These fighting vehicles come fully assembled, and would be a great addition to your diecast collection. The Dragon Armor category includes the following vehicles: Tiger I JagDPanther Panther G M1A1 M1A2 Elefant Ferdinand King Tiger Jagd-Tiger SturmTiger Challenger II  You can find out more about these great diecast collectibles by visiting the website here. |
| New From The Franklin Mint - 1949 Buick Roadmaster |
| 06.23.04 (9:05 pm) [edit] |
Great looking new diecast from The Franklin Mint.  Approximately 9 1/4" (21 cm) in length. Scale 1:24 Big, bold, full of muscular grace, it’s the most famous Buick ever – now it can be yours! It’s here. The definitive 1:24 scale model of the Buick built for success. From the distinctive portholes – inspired by the fighter planes of WWII – scooped into the front fenders to the Dynaflow emblem on the trunk, it’s as awesome as the original. Not a single feature has been overlooked. And, of course, we’ve captured that board Dollar Grin grille. Issued in a Limited Edition of just 2,000 models worldwide. $135.00 Now Available from The Franklin Mint. |
| New Release Ertl Outdoor Sportsman |
| 06.22.04 (8:49 pm) [edit] |
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News from Ertl: Ertl Outdoor Sportsman 06/22/2004 Hunting was a way of life for Dale Earnhardt Dale Earnhardt was the type of outdoorsman who was happiest sitting in a tree stand chilled to the bone - hand warmers in his pocket and ice in his moustache - awaiting the emergence of a trophy buck, or walking the trails patiently hunting the elusive wild turkey From the time he was a small boy, hunting was a way of life for Dale Earnhardt, whose passion for the outdoors and the shooting sports was second to none. The respect for guns and for the outdoors Dale learned from his father is something he passed on to his own children, and he regarded hunting and shooting as a valuable part of his heritage. He worked diligently promoting hunter and gun safety, and each Dale Earnhardt collectible figure is a tribute to his respect and love of the great outdoors. Collect them all, and let your outdoor adventure begin! 12" Dale Earnhardt Duck Hunter #12770 Set includes 12" Poseable Dale Earnhardt Collectible figure with Real Tree Hardwoods® Camouflage and Replica Accessories. Outfitted with Remington® Model 870™ Shotgun, Shotgun Case, Duck Decoys, Duck Call, Flashlight, thermos Bottle Available at retail stores. 
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| Diecast Manufacturing Links |
| 06.21.04 (8:52 pm) [edit] |
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Here are some of the better known diecast manufacturing links: Action Classic Metal Works Corgi Danbury Mint Dragon Wings Ertl The Franklin Mint Hart Toy Hess Trucks Hot Wheels Jada Johnny Lightning Maisto Majorette Matchbox Mattel Muscle Machines Welly Winross If you would like to see any links added to this list, email us! |
| Johnny Lightning - Classic Gold Release 23 |
| 06.20.04 (8:11 pm) [edit] |
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Playing Mantis does it again with this release of Classic Gold. These cars are, as Playing Mantis puts it, "simply cool cars". This is Johnny Lightning's longest running program. This release includes the following models:
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| Diecast Banks - For More Unique Diecast Collections |
| 06.19.04 (9:51 pm) [edit] |
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Diecast banks. Often overlooked. These highly detailed models are first class, and a great addition to any collection. Whether you are looking for a new bank, or an antique bank, there are plenty to choose from. A quick look at Hobby Wheels Deals shows 4 airplane banks up for auction. These units are really something to see, and will run you 40 to 50 bucks on a buy it now. Here are a couple of samples.   There are also many other diecast banks available on the market. Anything from vintage presidential busts, to hot air balloons, to tool boxes.    One thing for sure, there is no need to limit yourself when collecting diecast banks. |
| Ertl New Release Fast and Furious 1:18 |
| 06.19.04 (5:37 am) [edit] |
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Right out of the gate. Fast and Furious 1:18 diecast. Fresh, fast, and sharp too! Every detail on these newest releases stands out. First you've got the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1:18 Fast and Furious. This 1:18 scale replica of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has a blue exterior splashed with black graphics. The simulated black ragtop is removable. You can pop the hood to enjoy the superior engine detailing. Officially licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP and the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.  Next up, you've got the 2003 Nissan 350Z 1:18 2 Fast 2 Furious. This 1:18 scale replica of the 2003 Nissan 350Z features a blue exterior and black interior. You can pop the hood to enjoy the true-to-life engine. Includes opening doors, opening rear hatch, two Nitrous Express nitrous tanks in rear end, chrome wheels, antenna and exhaust, steerable wheels, chassis detail and positionable seats. 
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| Diecast Boats and Ships Float to the Top of the Collectibles Market |
| 06.17.04 (6:17 am) [edit] |
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Diecast Boats - popular, more popular than you might expect. When it comes to diecast collectibles, most people think cars, right away. Next trucks, army vehicles, maybe jets and other military diecast. How many think boats? Traditionally, when you think of a model boat, you think wood, you think of a ship in a bottle, you think of the hours and hours it might take to build one. Naturally, many of these sets are truck, trailer, and boat combos. But it goes much further than that. You can start with a Nascar diecast combo for around 10 bucks, but you can also get ships. You can get a Carnival Cruise ship for example, 1:1250, for under 50 bucks, from Dragon Models, part of their Dragon Waves promotion with Carnival.  Detail offered includes lifeboats, deck chairs, and much more. All on a model about 9" in length. Also, we haven't even touched on the wood models available. That will be another blog. Meanwhile, if you are looking to expand your hobby, think water, think float, think boat. This blog brought to you by the good folks at Hobby Wheels Deals Your Free Online Diecast Auction Site. |
| Metal Detecting for Diecast Treasures |
| 06.15.04 (7:42 pm) [edit] |
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It would be fair to say that one can find all kinds of junk with a metal detector. It would also be fair to say that one can find numerous treasures with a metal detector. Diecast collectors often find diecast treasures with metal detectors in fields, old homesteads etc. The condition is not always the best. Often times a piece can be redone, fixed and painted, depending on the piece of course. If you haven't thought about expanding that part of your hobby, maybe you want to. Think of the diecast that could be laying right outside your back door! Need parts? No problem. You can purchase parts for your favorite piece on the internet. Whatever the vehicle, train, boat, or plane, there are plenty buried under a few layers of yesterday, and maybe right under your nose. You can peruse metal detectors and accessories at Gales Metal Detectors |
| Diecast Collectors Resources |
| 06.14.04 (8:47 pm) [edit] |
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There are some great resources out there to help you indentify, and expand your collection to include the kinds of pieces you want, and the kinds of pieces that are significant to your collection. Knowing we've left some out, here are some of the better sites for information related to diecast collecting: Toy at Collect.com Davids Wheels Joe's Diecast Shack Alterscale Diecast Boats There are of course many more links to resources. If you feel your link should be here, email us for a link to your diecast related site. If is important for diecast collectors to do proper research, and have good knowledge about what it is they possess, when trying to sell, or even insure valuable pieces. Get your diecast at auction at Hobby Wheels Deals |
| Diecast Display Cases For Your Treasures |
| 06.11.04 (8:39 pm) [edit] |
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So, you've plunked down the family fortune on your favorite diecast pieces, over a period of several years. You have them boxed. Now and then, you like to take them out, and have a look. Why not display your treasures in one of the various types of diecast cases on the market. You can go all the way from custom made, individual oak cases, starting at around $55.00 for a wood back, with plexiglass front, and optional mirror bottom or back, and you can just go up from there. For diecast pieces, one can look at spending between $55.00 to $75.00 for a reasonable looking wood case. You can also go simple, and cheap with plexiglass or plastic cases. If you spend $120.00 on a diecast car, and want to display it well, you are better off getting the case that matches the prize. There are numerous links to case makers all over North America. Here are a few: Collectable Cases by Bill Greenan USA Display Mike's Custom Display Cases Display Case Art That is just a few case makers. There are some real artists out there, working hard to make custom cases for your collectible diecast. |
| Diecast Airplanes Big Hobby |
| 06.08.04 (7:40 pm) [edit] |
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In the world of collectible diecast, more often than not, automobiles are the primary collectible, that is, the products that get most of the attention. Yet, there is a huge hobby out there many people perhaps haven't considered looking into. It is interesting, reasonably priced, and varied. That is the hobby of diecast airplanes. This category of diecast is just as diverse as one might expect. Diecast models from WWI, to modern day jets, experimental aircraft, blimps, helicopters, and more! With scales around 1:500 all the way to 1:32, this hobby is well represented. The pricing is also comparible, with models starting at anywhere from 8 or 9 dollars, all the way up to the 160-175 dollar range, for the larger scales. Diecast by Corgi, MotorMax, and others make this a quality hobby as well. If you are getting bored of the same old cars, or if you want to expand your hobby, and your knowledge of flight, then why not have a look at the world of Diecast Airplanes, and see what you've been missing. |
| Kmart Hosts Another Collector Days With Hot Wheels Diecast |
| 06.06.04 (8:14 pm) [edit] |
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Looks like Kmart and Mattel have teamed up for a great idea, another Collector Days event. This is a great idea to promote the diecast hobby, a great hobby for "kids" of all ages. Some details about this event: Kmart will raffle off one 2003 126-car Gift Set 126 Car CCollector Set (features the 126-car gift set featuring all 42 2003 First Editions™ cars, 12 Treasure Hunt cars, 12 Final Run™ Series cars and 60 Segment Series cars) per store! Special assortments have been provided to Kmart, prepared especially for this event! Within each 2004 72-car case, there will be 2 each of 12 first-to-market cars (but not necessarily 2003 First Editions™ models) plus the odd Treasure Hunt car, etc. If you are serious about your Hot Wheels collection, this is one event you aren't going to want to miss. Get out, bright and early, and go get 'em! |
| Welly Diecast - Awesome! |
| 06.05.04 (9:09 pm) [edit] |
Welly Diecast is sporting some newer collectible vehicles in the lineup. Of those offerings, one of the nicest is the 1964 1/2 Mustang Coupe, 1:24. This great looking piece has all the styling you'd expect to see. Nice original factory look, lots of chrome, and that great Mustang grill. Can't beat it! Welly Diecast is a U.K. manufacturer, and will be in collectible diecast manufacturing for years to come. They say, "Welly Die Casting Factory Ltd has been specializing in diecast vehicles manufacturing business ever since 1979. Our main market segmentation has been recently switched from toy business into collectible scale model replicas ranging from 1/18, 1/24, 1/32, 1/36, 1/60 to 1/87. Apart from manufacturing licensed model car replicas, we have been keeping abreast of the ever-changing market trends with detailed and sophisticated products we produced as promotional premiums to be launched to the markets. Hence, we anticipate dealing with any OEM/ODM projects with any customer's trademarks or logo to be fixed onto our licensed products as we realized the recent market tend to be favored with licensing products. In the meantime, having an idea to consolidate and capture more market share, we have built a new factory next to our present factory with workers from existing 2000 increased to 3000 approximately in order to being catch up with our target volume production capacity yearly." You can visit their website here to find out more about their company, and their great line of products. |
| Jada Dub City 1:18 - Wow! |
| 06.03.04 (8:22 pm) [edit] |
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If you are into some serious diecast collecting, Jada is really pushing it with these great looking diecast collectibles, released this spring. The detail, the styling, and the graphics are simply outstanding on these models. Sure to be a hot commodity, these models are now available: Ford F-150 Supercrew Copper Ford F-150 Supercrew C.Blue GMC Yukon Denali Red/Silver GMC Yukon Denali White GMC Yukon Denali Black 96 Chevy Impala SS Black 96 Chevy Impala SS Copper 96 Chevy Impala SS M.Red/Silver Chevy Astro Van Charcoal Grey Chevy Astro Van Yellow Chevy Astro Van M.Red Cadillac Escalade Ext Black Cadillac Escalade Ext P.White Cadillac Escalade Ext M.Blue Cadillac Escalade Silver/Black Chevy Silverado M. Blue Chevy Suburban Red/Black Chevy Suburban White Chevy Silverado M.Red Chevy Silverado M.Black Dodge Ram M.Orange Dodge Ram Silver Dodge Ram Black Cadillac Escalade White Cadillac Escalade Black Cadillac Escalade Candy Purple Take it from The Diecast Daily, you are not going to want to miss adding one, two, or all of these to your collection! |
| Expert Hot Wheels Collector Guest Blog - HWDAVY |
| 06.02.04 (6:06 pm) [edit] |
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Hello, my name is David, and I've been a Hot Wheels collector for over 15 years now. I started out collecting real classic cars around the time I met my soon to be wife. She couldn't see the logic and justify the expense of my hobby, so when I started collecting the little cars that sold for under a dollar, she felt it was the wiser thing to do financially and was happy to support me in my new hobby. The real cars were sold pretty quickly and I started right in to collecting diecast with gusto. It wasn't long before she realized I was spending more on the little cars than the real ones. I gave up. She really flipped when we could no longer get the car in the garage. Needless to say, I've probably gone way too far in collecting, and since our first born is now 3, and I've started a new business, it all goes bye bye. (priorities and all that, you understand) I am still an active member of the T-Town Wheelers here in the N.E. Oklahoma area, and still maintain a collection of my various Ford/Lincoln/Mercury/Merk ur/Edsel toys that are on display in my office, but the rest goes. There is loads of the late 70's to the mid to late 90's stuff. Loose, blister packed, and lots of miscellaneous items as well. I'm also needing to sell my custom Ford Aerostar, and Geo Tracker that I painted up Hot Wheels for a regional diecast collectors show that was held in N.E. Arkansas during the 90's. These are the ultimate items for the Hot Wheels collector or vendor/dealer. Browse my auctions and see what is there. There should be something for most everyone. Get it while it is discounted at 15% to 20% off regular pricing! Thanks, HWDAVY 
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