Hot Wheels 1:64
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Guilty.
I had a fair few Matchbox cars as a child, all packed away in my mother's attic for years and years. First child came along and they saw the light of day again. Being honest, I was a bit unwilling to let him loose with them but he loves them so he's got a free reign. Unfortunately said free reign means he's like a Hot Wheels seeking missile in supermarkets so now has a collection of 109... we counted them... again... earlier. That game never gets old, no really... it doesn't. They all live in a rather large plastic tool box that he lugs around with him so those with OCD need not apply. We're not on to specific names yet though he's sussed out the same models albeit different colours - 22B, a couple of Impalas, two 850's plus the race version and others are simply "the one that was on my birthday cake" or "Mummy's favourite" or "Harris' granny's car". The inpressive / scary thing is, of the 109 he has... he knows when one is missing and what it is, just not where it is which usually becomes a massive issue if it's not been found by bed time.
I had a fair few Matchbox cars as a child, all packed away in my mother's attic for years and years. First child came along and they saw the light of day again. Being honest, I was a bit unwilling to let him loose with them but he loves them so he's got a free reign. Unfortunately said free reign means he's like a Hot Wheels seeking missile in supermarkets so now has a collection of 109... we counted them... again... earlier. That game never gets old, no really... it doesn't. They all live in a rather large plastic tool box that he lugs around with him so those with OCD need not apply. We're not on to specific names yet though he's sussed out the same models albeit different colours - 22B, a couple of Impalas, two 850's plus the race version and others are simply "the one that was on my birthday cake" or "Mummy's favourite" or "Harris' granny's car". The inpressive / scary thing is, of the 109 he has... he knows when one is missing and what it is, just not where it is which usually becomes a massive issue if it's not been found by bed time.
I've recently gotten into collecting Hot Wheels, and I mainly collect road cars, and occasionally race cars too.
My local Sainsbury's has just started stocking Premium models. They cost about 3 times as much but the paint finish and tampos are a lot better, and they also come with rubber tyres as opposed to plastic.
Yesterday I picked up a Lamborghini Huracan and an Aston Martin Valhalla from the premium set.
My local Sainsbury's has just started stocking Premium models. They cost about 3 times as much but the paint finish and tampos are a lot better, and they also come with rubber tyres as opposed to plastic.
Yesterday I picked up a Lamborghini Huracan and an Aston Martin Valhalla from the premium set.
I've only just seen this thread, I've been collecting hotwheels over the last year or so after spotting a matchbox aw11 mr2 in Tesco, now every week I'll go and have a rummage and see what's available. I popped into Smyth's toys last weekend (they stock way more than Tesco) and acquired a few more. I really should sort out a space to hang them all as they're my original space is full and now the rest are lined up on the spoiler of my mr2 
Guilty of crashing down this slippery slope a couple of years ago and still can't resist regular purchases wherever I find them. Have managed to just limit myself recently to the premium models/collections as they are really quite good little models (and take up way less space than my 1:18th scale collection). Always worth checking out Modelmatic online for the premium stuff, always comes properly packed so it doesn't get damaged and has a good selection of stuff that is almost impossible to find in the shops.
Have also now started getting into the Mini GT, Tarmac Works, Tomica Limited Vintage and Para64 brands as their quality and detail is quite extraordinary for such a small scale, but that's a different thread - probably a "I can't stop buying little cars, help me" thread
Have also now started getting into the Mini GT, Tarmac Works, Tomica Limited Vintage and Para64 brands as their quality and detail is quite extraordinary for such a small scale, but that's a different thread - probably a "I can't stop buying little cars, help me" thread
rgw2012 said:
Guilty of crashing down this slippery slope a couple of years ago and still can't resist regular purchases wherever I find them. Have managed to just limit myself recently to the premium models/collections as they are really quite good little models (and take up way less space than my 1:18th scale collection). Always worth checking out Modelmatic online for the premium stuff, always comes properly packed so it doesn't get damaged and has a good selection of stuff that is almost impossible to find in the shops.
Have also now started getting into the Mini GT, Tarmac Works, Tomica Limited Vintage and Para64 brands as their quality and detail is quite extraordinary for such a small scale, but that's a different thread - probably a "I can't stop buying little cars, help me" thread
Thanks to this link I've just placed an order at Modelmatic, a highly addictive and temptation-filled website!Have also now started getting into the Mini GT, Tarmac Works, Tomica Limited Vintage and Para64 brands as their quality and detail is quite extraordinary for such a small scale, but that's a different thread - probably a "I can't stop buying little cars, help me" thread
Another Dad that collects with his son
He has around 120 HW, he likes the crazy looking ones and hot rods, I like the ones that are production spec.
There is an Entertainer next door to our local swimming pool so we look in there most Saturdays at the 3 for 2 HW stand
Last week’s purchase
He has around 120 HW, he likes the crazy looking ones and hot rods, I like the ones that are production spec.
There is an Entertainer next door to our local swimming pool so we look in there most Saturdays at the 3 for 2 HW stand
Last week’s purchase
What are people's policies on 'boxed' vs 'unboxed'?
I'm 50 now and as I explained earlier in the thread my 7yo son is enjoying my own boyhood collection of Matchbox/Corgi cars to actually play with.
We are busy expanding this with buying him Hot Wheels as a treat - it's a fabulous tool for reinforcing good behaviour!
However as soon as I give him one the packaging is ripped open and he plays with it, just as I did as a kid.
I get the feel that many collectors like to just look at them, but insist on keeping them in their packaging.
Nothing wrong with that, I'm just intrigued as to which side of the fence people sit?
I'm 50 now and as I explained earlier in the thread my 7yo son is enjoying my own boyhood collection of Matchbox/Corgi cars to actually play with.
We are busy expanding this with buying him Hot Wheels as a treat - it's a fabulous tool for reinforcing good behaviour!
However as soon as I give him one the packaging is ripped open and he plays with it, just as I did as a kid.
I get the feel that many collectors like to just look at them, but insist on keeping them in their packaging.
Nothing wrong with that, I'm just intrigued as to which side of the fence people sit?
PurpleTurtle said:
What are people's policies on 'boxed' vs 'unboxed'?
I'm 50 now and as I explained earlier in the thread my 7yo son is enjoying my own boyhood collection of Matchbox/Corgi cars to actually play with.
We are busy expanding this with buying him Hot Wheels as a treat - it's a fabulous tool for reinforcing good behaviour!
However as soon as I give him one the packaging is ripped open and he plays with it, just as I did as a kid.
I get the feel that many collectors like to just look at them, but insist on keeping them in their packaging.
Nothing wrong with that, I'm just intrigued as to which side of the fence people sit?
I have this argumenf: toys are for the boys. I have models...I'm 50 now and as I explained earlier in the thread my 7yo son is enjoying my own boyhood collection of Matchbox/Corgi cars to actually play with.
We are busy expanding this with buying him Hot Wheels as a treat - it's a fabulous tool for reinforcing good behaviour!
However as soon as I give him one the packaging is ripped open and he plays with it, just as I did as a kid.
I get the feel that many collectors like to just look at them, but insist on keeping them in their packaging.
Nothing wrong with that, I'm just intrigued as to which side of the fence people sit?
The former, therefore are playworn. The latter in boxes still, or in my display case
PurpleTurtle said:
What are people's policies on 'boxed' vs 'unboxed'?
I'm 50 now and as I explained earlier in the thread my 7yo son is enjoying my own boyhood collection of Matchbox/Corgi cars to actually play with.
We are busy expanding this with buying him Hot Wheels as a treat - it's a fabulous tool for reinforcing good behaviour!
However as soon as I give him one the packaging is ripped open and he plays with it, just as I did as a kid.
I get the feel that many collectors like to just look at them, but insist on keeping them in their packaging.
Nothing wrong with that, I'm just intrigued as to which side of the fence people sit?
Have you seen 'Toy Story 2' ? I'm 50 now and as I explained earlier in the thread my 7yo son is enjoying my own boyhood collection of Matchbox/Corgi cars to actually play with.
We are busy expanding this with buying him Hot Wheels as a treat - it's a fabulous tool for reinforcing good behaviour!
However as soon as I give him one the packaging is ripped open and he plays with it, just as I did as a kid.
I get the feel that many collectors like to just look at them, but insist on keeping them in their packaging.
Nothing wrong with that, I'm just intrigued as to which side of the fence people sit?
My Dad always encouraged us to keep our toys in their boxes because "they'll be worth something one day". The reality is they're not worth very much – I struggled to sell them. Mint Dinky Eagle Freighter made a bit I think. I think toys are meant to be played with.
That said, I look up from my desk and see a collection of 1/18 Audi Quattros in their boxes..
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