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I stopped at the local Walgreens Pharmacy a couple of days ago to pick up something else and bought the only model car they had.  It's a 1/24th scale black Viper coupe by Maisto.  As with most, it's unfortunately made in China.  The price was $10.00.

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24 minutes ago, Motor City said:

I stopped at the local Walgreens Pharmacy a couple of days ago to pick up something else and bought the only model car they had.  It's a 1/24th scale black Viper coupe by Maisto.  As with most, it's unfortunately made in China.  The price was $10.00.

Good price! I think I have a blue one of those, and I paid more than $10 for it. 

Yah, most if not all diecasts are made in China now. At least any you can afford. 

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Only wanted the Toronado, but the DeSoto was too nice to pass up!

I caved on the Viper.  I resisted but I think I have virtually all the other 1/18 releases and the teenager talked me into it

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The Kaiser came from a local die cast toy show.  1/18.....only missing the passenger side mirror

The Range Rover is a 1/24 from Rite Aid....once I got through the transaction with the snotty cashier

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I have not been active in this part of the forum for awhile, my apologies.  My daughter-in-law came to visit tonight and she brought me these. I immediately put them in a display case. Two of them are Franklin Mint. I will leave you to guess which ones. No rot, and in pristine condition. Her grandfather gave them to her and her brothers but they had no interest, but they thought of me. I can do what I want with them. Have not decided if I will keep them or not. The mint ones are absolutely stunning.

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It was very thoughtful of your daughter-in-law to pass them on to  you, some one who can appreciate them.   My guess is the Jaguar SS and the horseless carriage are the Franklin Mint models.  I like the Dalmatian on the fire engine.

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5 hours ago, Sam I Am said:

Two of them are Franklin Mint. I will leave you to guess which ones.

The Jaguar and the '57 Chevy are franklin mint cars. Noticed the mint tag still attached the the '57 Chevy.

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18 hours ago, HomerS said:

The Kaiser came from a local die cast toy show.  1/18.....only missing the passenger side mirror

The Range Rover is a 1/24 from Rite Aid....once I got through the transaction with the snotty cashier

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I like your Range Rover and you score a nice survivor..

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11 hours ago, Sam I Am said:

I have not been active in this part of the forum for awhile, my apologies.  My daughter-in-law came to visit tonight and she brought me these. I immediately put them in a display case. Two of them are Franklin Mint. I will leave you to guess which ones. No rot, and in pristine condition. Her grandfather gave them to her and her brothers but they had no interest, but they thought of me. I can do what I want with them. Have not decided if I will keep them or not. The mint ones are absolutely stunning.

Love the bike models.   Those are always fun to build.   The 57 Mint car is pretty nice.  I've flipped several of them.   They are pretty easy to sell if you can find dirty ones to clean up for cheap.   And they are a good looking model to hold onto.   Jag is nice model as well, just not my thing.  I've flipped one before.  Not a lotta value to them unless you have all the stuffings.  

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12 minutes ago, randyc said:

Love the bike models.   Those are always fun to build.   The 57 Mint car is pretty nice.  I've flipped several of them.   They are pretty easy to sell if you can find dirty ones to clean up for cheap.   And they are a good looking model to hold onto.   Jag is nice model as well, just not my thing.  I've flipped one before.  Not a lotta value to them unless you have all the stuffings.  

The Mint cars are beautiful and appear to be all there. I do prefer plastic though, and have permission to do with them what I want...so they might get turned into something I can build.

I also love the motorcycle models. Best of the tamiya kits in my opinion.  

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Just checked, the 1903 Ford is a Franklin mint as well. Seems to be the more valuable of the bunch. Too bad it is missing that one curved brass part.

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This Franklin Mint 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe came in the mail today.

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In 1962 a high school classmate gave me a ride in his '40 coupe.  I have been kind of fond with the '40s ever since.

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Gramps, got one of those 40s recently too. Its a good looking car except those dang dog leg hinges. Used it to cannibalize a few parts for my 40 convertible. Haven't decided what I'm going to do with the rest. I have a Danbury mint purple and yellow flamed 40 hot rod, might do a body swap.

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Think is my first post here.  Mercedes Benz C-111, made in Spain.  Paid way more than it's worth, but it's nice to have one on the shelf.  Thought I would use as reference for a project that I have in mind, it makes that plastic kit look even more horrible.

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On 8/16/2021 at 7:25 PM, Gramps46 said:

This Franklin Mint 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe came in the mail today.

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In 1962 a high school classmate gave me a ride in his '40 coupe.  I have been kind of fond with the '40s ever since.

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Gorgeous Ford and really sharp collection..

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Got this little Hot Wheels Cobra . Pretty nice . They are calling these Super Treasure Hunts . I don’t know about that . Got it loose for much less than the carded ones I found . 

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STH basically more realistic tires and wheels, unique paint, more detail painting. 
“Limited production” whatever that means. 
2 bajillion rather than 8 bajillion. 
Cool dc. 

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I like the 80s versions of that Cobra w/ the Real Riders rubber tires and metal bottom.  I have a blue & white one and a red one w/ yellow stripes.

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