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Wednesday, January 3, 2018

2018 Hot Wheels Assortment E & F

Received these cases a few weeks back, only realised I have yet to post them up.

Well here goes..

2018 Hot Wheels 72pcs Assortment International Case E and F.
I missed out the previous B,C and D cases. So I am unsure whether some of the cars was released recently.


 2018 Case E #C4982-99AEEL


The 72pcs assortment.
Not much JDM included in the case, but some new casting and recolored casting making appearances. 




New Color for the 180sx.


New color as well for the T2 pickup


New Casting - Mercedes '16 AMG GT3
Can't wait for the next releases in the Euro Speed Project Cars series.
Probably I add this to the collection.


'71 Porsche 911.
Not sure whether this is a new casting.
But the design is simple, clean slick.


This casting is such a badass..
Looking forward for some new color and design.

Buns of Steel.
I wonder why did Mattel comes out with this.
But on the other hand, this can be used in multiple custom design.


Haven't seen this casting for a while, and it comes with Valentine's tampo.


'16 Cadillac ATS-V R
I know this is new but not digging the look.
Probably a better tampo design would make this thing pop..


2018 Hot Wheels 72pcs Assortment Case F.
#C4982-99AFFK
#C4982-99AFFN

#C4982-99AFFK - Assortment
This has better casting choices compared to Case E.


#C4982-99AFFN Assortment.
Not many Hot Wheels original which is great.


The casting  not so popular, but a must have for MoonEyes Collector.


Porsche 917 LH
New casting, nice design, a must have for GULF Collectors.


I don't think this is a new casting, coz I remember there is a similar design or name from previous years.
Anyway, this has a Treasure Hunt$, unluckily I didn't get them in the case.


Another recolor for the Kenmeri.


Another recolor foe the Custom 240z.
I like this color thou.


First FK2R with tampo.
Digging the tampo.. Wonder how many recolor Mattel would do for this.


New tampo design for the fiesta.
Guess what?
Its a new series introduce by Mattel.
Checkmate Series.
Similar to Chess.. Wonder what casting will be included in the series.
Good Luck collectors.


New color for the Challenger SRT. 
Simple. 

 
New color again for the BS.
I stop collecting this years ago..



Wonder how the packaging team manage to include the J-Hook.
It's kinda thick too..

Hope this helps.
Enjoy the pics.
Cheers.


Saturday, December 30, 2017

2018 Car Culture Japan Historics 2

"The term "Japanese domestic market" refers to Japan's home market for vehicles. For the importer, these terms refers to vehicles and parts designed to conform to Japanese regulations and to suit Japanese buyers.

Japanese domestic market vehicles may differ greatly from the cars that Japanese manufacturers build for export and vehicles derived from the same platforms built in other countries. The Japanese car owner looks more toward innovation than long-term ownership which forces Japanese car makers to refine new technologies and designs first in domestic vehicles." - Wikipedia

The long anticipated Car Culture series finally hits the Malaysian Market..
For Japanese car fans, this is the continuation from the 2016 Japan Historics, and here is the lates Japan Historics 2.


Some of my arrived stocks locally, for myself and friends..



The Unboxing Video.




10 Cards or 2 Sets which came in the cases.


The complete Set of 5.
2 new casting were introduced in the set.
Nissan Laurel 2000 SGX & Nissan Skyline C210


Datsun Bluebird 510.
The most sort after casting.
I wish Mattel would stop doin this casting anymore.
After market prices are goin bonkers for the casting, just don't find it interesting to collect anymore.


Mazda RX3.
3rd offically released of the cating.


Nissan Fairlady Z
4th variants of its kind. 


Nissan Laurel 2000 SGX
First of its kind. This casting is awesome..

Nissan Skyline C210.
First of its kind, now joining the series of Skylines.
Hoping that Mattel would come out with an exclusive series comprises of the Skyline's family..


Card comparison between JH1 and JH2.
Not complaining why the JH2 comes with a bigger card thou, the graphics on the looks good.


 Additional spaces required to keep these.
Bigger cards, more spaces but then I am not keeping them carded thou..
Will post up some loose pics hopefully soon.


Enjoy the pics.






Wednesday, October 11, 2017

From a galaxy far far away....

The title says it all..

Here are the 2017 Pop Culture Star Wars.
Case # DLB45-934L

Comes with 12pcs Carded, 2 sets of 6 pcs..
But this does not cover the main character of the Star Wars franchise, instead, they only chooses the Bounty Hunters..
I didn't realise there are so many Bounty Hunters, well at least I knew Jango Fett and Boba Fett..
Check them out...






The unboxing video.


The box containers..


The complete set. 
Some nice cars, weird characters, not fancy the carded thou...

1/6 - Boba Fett
'60s Ford Econoline Pickup.
First release of the casting.


2/6 Boss K 
Deco Delivery


3/6 IG-88
'70 Chevelle Delivery

4/6 Zuckuss
Chevy Silverado Off Road


5/6 4-Lom
'64 GMC Panel



6/6 Dengar
Ford Transit Super Van

Seriously I do not know these Bounty Hunters.. Probably due to I did not follow the story as much..
I wonder how does Mattel decided to choose which character to fit what casting.
Overall is a nice piece if you are a carded collector, but unlike me, I loose everything..

The only 3 casting which I collect from the series.


The decals/graphics on the casting really sucks.

'60s Ford Econoline Pickup Truck.
The truck looks good..

It has a skateboard on the flatbed.


I like it when the do these detail touch, Ford name emboss to the rear truck.
But the paint totally ruins it all.. 
Looks thick..

'64 GMC Panel
Been collecting this casting way back when it was first introduce in the Delivery Series.


Clean and simply elegant.


Chevy Silverado Off Road.
Always a fan of 4x4.. and those RealRiders makes such a difference.


Rear view..

If you are a fan of Star Wars, this set would looks good in your collection.
Lucky enough they are kinda expensive, stops me from getting them just for the RealRiders.

Enjoy the pics.
Cheers.









Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Shopping overseas..

Due to the limited resources and ridiculous prices of Hot Wheels, Matchbox and Greenlights local here in Malaysia, I have to sort myself buying from ebay..

There are good deals on ebay, patience is the key..
This means that I would not be bidding on every single good deals I see, basically, i try to be a cheapskate on purchasing them.

Yesterday, my parcel from US has arrived from a proxy in US.. Where all my purchases is bundled in a places in US, and then repacked to be shipped here..

Check out some of the items I got from the bay during a 4 months shopping..



Thank you Fedex, It arrives in Malaysia within 4 days..
A service worth paying for..


Bunch of Loose cars obtained during a 4 month shopping spree

That Transporter is dope.. downside is that its too plasticky


Cardeds.. Makes we wonder sometimes, what did I buy...


Close-up.. Love DD.. Never got sick of buying multiples of them..


Mystery Cars, Tin Sets... and more DD..


More close-up.. Ferrari and JDMs...


More close-up on JDM and Matchboxes..


Super Street Series.. and the Holy Grail of 2001 Honda Civic with PC6 wheels


The Beatles..
why not when it is dirt cheap..


I don't buy only Hot Wheels and Matchboxes..
Greenlights are not to be forgotten, and the Disney Cars is for a friend.


Buzz me if one requires a trade.
Cheers..

Enjoy the pics..