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| Freecycle.org - Could Be A Source For Rare Diecast |
| 08.29.04 (8:05 pm) [edit] |
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There just may be a way to look for more rare diecast pieces, close to your community. Freecycle Apparently, you can sign up at a location near you. It is a barter list. People are trading all kinds items online. From the website: The worldwide (!) Freecycle Network is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. Each local group is run by a local volunteer moderator (them's good people). Membership is free. To sign up, find your city by clicking on the region on the right. It will generate a automatic e-mail which, when sent, will sign you up for your local group and send you an response with instructions on how it works. Or, go directly to the webpage for your city's group by clicking on your city's link on the left. Can't find your city? It takes about ten minutes to start your own (click on "Start your own" for instructions). Have fun and keep on Freecyclin'! You can visit the website by clicking here This blog brought to you by Gales Metal Detectors. You never know what you'll find 'til you look! |
| Ertl John Deere Fall 2004 Sneak Peek |
| 08.27.04 (8:15 pm) [edit] |
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Some great new John Deere releases coming out from Ertl this fall. There is a sneak peek going on at this time. From the site: The 2 Limited Edition Kentworths. Waterloo Works #1 in Series, November. Harvester Works #2 in Series December. - 1/32 Collector Edition 7500 SPFH with both heads - 1/32 9880STS Euro Combine. October. - 1/16 8020 Series Die Cast Tractor Kit, October. Comes with 8220 and 8320 Decals. - The 3" Dealer Days 8520 Tractor, November - 1/64 8320 with Frontier Cart, October. - 1/64 4455 Tractor with Disk, September. Note: 4455 has MFWD and Front Fender - 1/64 7320 with Loader and manure spreader, October. - 1/64 Semi w/ trailer assortment - 1/64 Pickup w/ trailer assortment - 8" 9620 with Blade and Removable Duals. September. - 8" 8520 with Loader & Removable Duals, September. - 8" 8420 with Loader , Removable Duals & 1/32 Frontier Grain Cart, September - 8" 9520 with Blade & Ripper, September. - 1/32 320 Skid Steer, November. The Fall program begins August 30, 2004. Click Here for more information and images. This blog brought to you by Hobby Wheels Deals Your number 1 diecast toy auction site! |
| Hot Stuff on eBay |
| 08.24.04 (8:23 pm) [edit] |
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Just for the droolers. Some hot stuff on eBay this week: Vintage Hotwheels Redline Collection 52 Cars $499.99 - 1 bid - final day OVER 900 micro machines machine lot cars hotwheels $202.50 8 bids - 7 days left! Hotwheels 25TH ANNIV. VINTAGE 99 CARS $100.00 14 bids - 3 days to go. VINTAGE 1969 HOTWHEELS REDLINE OLDS 442 SUPER NICE $96.01 6 bids - 4 days plus left. Hotwheels Redline 1976 Plum Motorcycle Super Van $81.00 12 bids - 1 day left So, save your pennies, and start shopping early for Christmas! Did I actually type in the word Christmas? |
| Discovered Treasures Sale at HWC.Com on 8/24/04! |
| 08.22.04 (9:20 pm) [edit] |
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From the HWC Newsletter: On 8/24/04, HotWheelsCollectors.com again opens the deep, cavernous vault of Hot Wheels merchandise and draws forth the elements of the Discovered Treasures sale! Also on sale: Kar Keepers cases for bulk purchase for the first time. Manufactured in sturdy plastic, the new Kar Keepers™ cases are larger, thicker and tighter than ever. As always, they feature the Hot Wheels logo embossed right on the back. The new Kar Keepers cases will be offered packed in cartons of 50, with a layer of tissue between each case. Each carton is priced at $19.99. The Discovered Treasures consist of many rare and exciting items that collectors may have missed, as well as some eye-popping, one-day-only discounts. The Discovered Treasures items are available in very limited quantities due to credit card declines and returns, therefore condition of merchandise cannot be guaranteed. Items to be featured include the HWC Series II Complete Set, the Hot Wheels Highway 35 World Race Set (with the World Race Ultimate Track Set), and a few other sought-after gems. Numerous items will be offered at a discount price - up to 50! - for this day only. Save when you purchase two of the HWC 16-car Collector Case! See other items in the Shop for discounts on the day of the sale. These treasures are available on a first-come, first-served basis in low quantities, so you will want to act fast for the items you need. Sale is for one day only, while supplies last. For more info, Click Here |
| We Bought What? A Ghostbuster Diecast Ambulance in 1984 |
| 08.19.04 (7:29 pm) [edit] |
Another blast from the past. Remember Ghostbusters? Well, they did come out with all kinds of toys related to the movies, and naturally, a diecast vehicle was available.  The ambulance, named Ecto-1, is available at the Things You Never Knew Existed website for a cool $39.98, or if you are lucky, you'll find one on eBay cheaper. From the website: Die cast metal ambulance from the hit 1984 movie Ghostbusters comes equipped with all the gadgets the Ghostbusters needed for ghost removal. Named the Ecto-1, it features an opening hood, side and rear doors, a detailed engine, roof-mounted lightbars, sirens and satellite dish, 2 metal whip antennas, detailed interior communications lab and figure of Slimer the Ghost. Figure, 2" tall. Vehicle: 1:21 scale; 12" long. This blog brought to you by Romahawk Auctions - Auction Fun For Everyone! |
| Huge Diecast Sale At Hobby Wheels Deals Continues |
| 08.18.04 (5:57 am) [edit] |
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Hwdavy's huge sale on over 1,000 diecast auctions continues at Hobby Wheels Deals. Hwdavy is auctioning off many hard to find pieces. All Hwdavy listings have from 20% to 25% off, through until August 30, 2004 at midnite. All buyers using Buy It Now will receive a 25% discount, and all buyers using Regular Auction services will receive a 20% discount on the final auction price! This is a great offer, from a great seller. Hwdavy has many great and rare pieces available, so have a look and you never know, you could just find that piece you've been looking for! Note: Discounts apply to purchase price only, and do not include shipping and handling. Hwdavy combines shipping prices to save you big! You can Click Here to start shopping with Hwdavy at Hobby Wheels Deals! This blog brought to you by Gales Metal Detectors |
| William Britain Collectibles |
| 08.16.04 (6:09 am) [edit] |
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The William Britain collection is one of the most interesting diecast categories. What is it you ask? Soldiers, from many historic periods, such as: American Revolutionary War, Napoleonic War, The Civil War, World War I, World War II, The Zulu Wars, and more. These sets are made from lead free pewter castings, using great detail to achieve the final product. From the website: William Britain® - With more than 100 years of experience, the Wm. Britain name has earned legendary status by producing the most finely detailed and historically accurate lead-free pewter soldiers in the industry. William Britain Jr., an English toymaker, began producing toy soldiers in 1893. Today, Wm. Britain is recognized as the world leader in metal soldiers. No detail is too small as to escape the demanding Wm. Britain eye for authenticity. Each finely sculpted 1:32nd scale soldier begins as an artist's sketch, with particular attention paid to proper perspective and body mechanics. Details from uniform insignias to appropriate period hairstyles are authenticated by historians and through a vast library of books. The sketches are then sculpted in wax, and rubber molds are formed around the wax figures. Consumer-safe lead-free pewter is then hand-poured into the molds and spun-cast. The soldiers are then each painstakingly painted by hand. This same meticulous process is repeated across the entire range of Wm. Britain figures. From 15th Century knights to 20th Century soldiers, the assortment represents the most expansive in the industry. You can find out more about these interesting historical pieces by Clicking Here This blog brought to you by Hobby Wheels Deals online diecast auction, where the HWDAVY SALE continues until the end of August! Want to sponsor a blog? Use the links to contact us and find out how. |
| Diecast Buses New Releases 2004 |
| 08.14.04 (5:52 am) [edit] |
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There are several diecast bus models due out in the next 6 weeks: Leyland Olympian Coach Megabus.com 1:76 Stagecoach Cambridge Park & Ride 1:76 London United 1:76 Lothian Transport 1:76 Go-North East 1:76 Stagecoach Manchester 1:76 First Group 1:76 Stagecoach London/Provincial Twin Pack 1:76 London Central 1:76 Thomas Brothers Harrington Cavalier 1:76 Western SMT Bristol Lodekka FLF 1:76 Great Yarmouth Corporation Leyland Atlantean/MCW 1:76 London Transport Leyland National MKI (Short) 1:76 Here are some links to help you find your preferred model: Little Bus Company Steve's Model Exchange Corgi Buses If you would like your site listed in this blog FREE, email us. This blog is brought to you by The Auction Board - Your site for information related to the online auction industry, discussion forums, blog, and much much more! |
| Action Diecast 1:24 Nascar August Releases |
| 08.12.04 (5:56 am) [edit] |
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Terry Labonte #5 Kellogg's 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Davey Allison #28 1993 Havoline Ford Thunderbird Kelly Earnhardt #38 Mom & Pops 1995 Camaro Dale Earnhardt 1996 #3 GM Goodwrench Service Plus Monte Dale Earnhardt #2 1980 Mello Yello Pontiac Ventura Rusty Wallace #2 Miller Lite 2004 Dodge Intrepid R/T Commemorative Can Series Rusty Wallace #2 Miller Lite 2004 Vote Miller for President of Beers Dodge Intrepid R/T John Force #3 Castrol GTX High Mileage 2004 Mustang Dale Jarrett 2004 UPS #88 Ford Taurus Elliott Sadler 2004 M&M's #38 Ford Taurus These cars are now available at an Action Diecast dealer near you! Brought to you by Gales Metal Detectors Metal detecting: A great hobby for any collector! |
| Diecast Cars, Nascar, and Hot Wheels Show |
| 08.10.04 (8:30 pm) [edit] |
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Upcoming show in Stanton California: Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004 Rack & Cue Billiards 7520 Katella Ave. Stanton, CA Show time is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact: Ron Rhea at 909-902-0217 These meets are always a great place to find that rare piece you've been searching for. Want to get your special event or show posted on The Diecast Daily? Just email us the details, and we'll post it for you FREE! You can find a lot of great pieces, Hot Wheels, Nascar, and More at Hobby Wheels Deals Your #1 Diecast Auction Site. |
| GeminiJets New Models |
| 08.09.04 (9:01 pm) [edit] |
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New from GeminiJets: C-17 with McChord AFB Livery 1:400 Blue Angels C-130 1:400 United DC-8-61 1:250 American Airlines Convair CV-990A 1:400 Delta B757-200 1:400 Pakistan B777-200 1:400 Song Delta B757-200 1:400 Southwest B737-500 Baby Shamu 1:400 United B737-300 1:400 |
| Diecast Train Enthusiasts - Check Out The Real Deal |
| 08.04.04 (8:58 pm) [edit] |
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North Carolina is selling some vintage railway cars, and if you are a diecast collector or train enthusiast, you'll be drooling. A 1952 Dome Car? Got an extra $285,000.? Imagine what a great little model train museum you could make! How about a 1924 Pullman Sleeper, with a minimum bid of only $185,000. From the story: By BONNIE ROCHMAN, Staff Writer RALEIGH -- Ever dreamed of working on the railroad? Now you can. A minimum bid of $185,000 will put you in the running for a rail car that has been converted by the state into an office. It will be offered for sale on eBay in the next month or so. Five other cars also will go on the online auction block. The car in question was built in 1924 with an open platform hugging the end, the kind of narrow metal platform you see in history books with presidential candidates waving elegantly as the train puffs away. Until recently, it had computers and makeshift cubicles in the main area; now club chairs take their place. Railroad cars, like people, have life histories. They've traveled the country, traversing thousands of miles of track, crossing trestles, chugging through metropolises and mere shadows of communities. These six cars came to North Carolina bundled together as a family. Buy one, buy them all, was the deal, and North Carolina did. The state paid $650,000 in 1996 to buy the lot from Nebraska's Union Pacific Railroad. The piece de resistance, renamed the Mount Mitchell, is a 1952 full-length dome car, one of the first of its kind. Soon after the state bought it, the car was overhauled and outfitted with new mechanical, electrical, HVAC, brake, coupler and draft gear systems at a cost of $858,000. It was used to ferry passengers to Carolina Panthers games in Charlotte and as a first-class car on the line from Raleigh to Charlotte. It even played host to Santa during the holiday season. Julia Hegele, who does marketing for the state rail division, said she has fielded many a call from people wanting to know the next time they can ride the dome car. She has to break the bad news: never. "I feel like a mean parent taking candy away from children, because people really love that car," she said. Of course, it can be yours for at least $285,000. Not long after the cars were bought, the federal government changed its guidelines for emergency window exits and rollover strength. The state complied with the emergency exits but decided it made no sense financially to modify the dome car to meet rollover requirements. That means it is no longer fit for public passenger service. The state last used it for passenger service in 2002. The two sleeper cars, for sale for a minimum bid of $185,000 each, were leased by Norfolk Southern or CSX until 2003. The business car -- price tag: $185,000 -- and the dining car -- $20,000 -- were converted to offices and classrooms in 1996 and used until 2001. The power car, which housed the generator, was stripped in 1998, its parts sold at surplus in 2003. Its shell will be auctioned for a starting bid of $25,000. Why N.C. bought them North Carolina is fairly unusual in that it owns its own railroad tracks. Amtrak operates the Carolinian, which sends trains from New York to Charlotte and back daily. The Piedmont began service in 1995, traveling from Raleigh to Charlotte each morning and back to Raleigh each evening. At the time, Amtrak didn't have cars it could put into service, so the state had to buy its own equipment. The dome car was the only car of the six being auctioned that was used in regular service. That's because the state Board of Transportation decided after the purchase that it didn't have the money to rehabilitate the set, said Allan Paul, assistant director of operations for the rail division. And that's why they're now for sale. "We don't want them to just sit here and rust away to nothing," he said. Yet that is just what's happening to some, as they spend day after day in the unrelenting heat of summer. The green and yellow dining car has brushed silver tiebacks to hold curtains, but its underbelly and roof are chipped and rusted. Mary Alice Sechler, the state's surplus property officer, said her office is negotiating with eBay about the company's cut for brokering the sales. North Carolina has already sold other excess property, from baseball cards seized as part of drug busts to state ferries, on eBay. The market is only increasing, she said. Patrick Simmons, director of the state's rail division, doesn't anticipate having much trouble selling the cars. A few years ago, a railroad fan magazine ran a photo of the dome car. The state was deluged with calls. You can finish reading this story by clicking here. |
| New From Hotwheels Collectors - '63 Vette |
| 08.04.04 (12:46 pm) [edit] |
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New this week, from Hot Wheels, the '63 Vette. Only 10,500 made. From the Hotwheels Collectors site: At last -- the Hot Wheels casting of the '63 Vette joins the HWC series of Neo-Classics cars! This little red Corvette features a bright Spectraflame finish. The Vette also includes realistic logos and a black interior. In true Neo-Classics fashion, the Vette is equipped with bent-axle suspension, genuine Redline™ wheels and the solid chrome-plated full-metal chassis. The Neo-Classics '63 Vette. It's about time! The '63 Vette will have a production quantity of 10,500, and each package will feature an individually numbered (as XXXXX/10,500) holographic sticker. There will be a purchase limit of ONE car per membership, priced at $14.99 plus S&H -- available on a first-come, first-served basis only while supplies last. Follow the link below for more details. http://www.HotWheelsCollectors.com" title="http://www.HotWheelsCollectors.com" target="_blank"http://www.HotWheelsCollector... Any remaining quantities available to ALL HWC members: 8/04/2004 at 9 a.m. PDT. Get 'em while they're hot!  Brought to you by the fine folks at The Auction Board. Your source for all the news that is news in the online auction industry! |
| 2004 Michigan Diecast Collectible Shows |
| 08.03.04 (6:06 am) [edit] |
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Here are 2 Diecast Collectible show details coming up in Michigan. STATE: Michigan CITY: Wayne EVENT: ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE TOY SHOW DATE: October 3, 2004 LOCATION: Wayne Tree Manor, 35100 Van Born Rd. HOURS: 11 - 3 p.m. ADMISSION: $5.00 CONTACT: R.R. Promotions Inc. P.O. Box 6094 Plymouth MI. 48170 PHONE / FAX (734) 455-2110 E-MAIL: rrpromo@ameritech.net DEALER APPLICATION: http://www.ameritech.net/users/rrpromo/dealer- application-ply.html" title="http://www.ameritech.net/users/rrpromo/dealer- application-ply.html" target="_blank"http://www.ameritech.net/user... STATE: Michigan CITY: Novi EVENT: TOY & HOBBY EXPO 2004 DATE: December 3, 4, 5, 2004 LOCATION: Novi Expo Center, 43700 Expo Center Dr. HOURS: Dec. 3, 5 - 9 p.m. Dec. 4, 9 - 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 10 - 4 p.m. ADMISSION: Adult $7.00, Child under 12 Yrs. Free, Parking $5.00 CONTACT: R.R. Promotions Inc. P.O. Box 6094 Plymouth, Mi. 48170 PHONE / FAX: (734)455-2110 E-MAIL: rrpromo@ameritech.net WEB SITE: http://www.ameritech.net/user... DEALER APPLICATION: http://www.ameritech.net/users/rrpromo/dealer- application.html" title="http://www.ameritech.net/users/rrpromo/dealer- application.html" target="_blank"http://www.ameritech.net/user... Want your show or event listed on The Diecast Daily? Just click the email link in the left column and send us the details. We'll post your information, FREE! This blog brought to you by Hobby Wheels Deals Your Source For Diecast Collectibles! |
| The Learning Channel Show Rides Showcases Hot Wheels |
| 08.01.04 (7:48 pm) [edit] |
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In a show aired in January, to coincide with the Hot Wheels 35th anniversary, the TLC show Rides, along with Jay Leno, devoted the hour to those great little diecast cars we've all collected and admired for years. From the website: Jay Leno will be with us when it's unveiled. It will happen on the celebrity-packed 35th anniversary of a little car named Hot Wheels. The celebration will feature the showing of this car; a car that we've watched in the making: a full-size version of the best-selling Deora, a Hot Wheels collectable that will be big and drivable at this wild and colorful festival. But the Deora won't be the lone special guest at this unique bash. West Coast Customs, the leader in car customizing for the hip-hop world, will also take a miniature favorite and make it full scale for the birthday — their custom Escalade will be a color-matched sister car to the Deora, a new and radical design that will stand in stunning contrast to that other grown Hot Wheels car at the party." You may be able to catch this show in reruns this summer. To find out more about the program, you can Click This Link. |
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