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TJ Matchthebox
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Hot Sixty 4th: Let’s Go Cruising
Step into the Land Cruiser 60 standard van by TLV #toyota #landcruiser #tomytec #tlv #tomicalimitedvintage #040424
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TJ Matchthebox
Apr 3, 20241 min read
Hot Sixty 4th: Let’s Go Wagoning
Unfortunately this Tyler of transportation is getting fewer. However for those that still have them, enjoy the drive. A good sample back...
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TJ Matchthebox
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Hot Sixty 4th: Let’s Go Boxy
A classic 1969 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R (Hakosuka) by TLV #nissan #skyline2000 #tomytec #tlv #tomicalimitedvintage #hakosuka #040224
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VW_John
Apr 1, 20241 min read
Versions-Low Roller WIP (As Seen in OPPO!)
I'm trying things out before I bag the suspension and make it a true Lo-Roller (crap, I'll try and fix the blurry image...) More to...
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TJ Matchthebox
Apr 1, 20241 min read
Hot Sixty 4th: Let’s Go Pickup
Datsun pickup with camper shell (North America) by TLV #Hotsixty4th #datsun #pickup #campershell #tomicalimitedvintage #tlv #tomytec #040124
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TJ Matchthebox
Mar 31, 20241 min read
Hot Sixty 4th: Let’s Go Biking
A nice looking Datsun Bluebird wagon with bike rack and bike by Tarmac Works #tarmacworks #darsunbluebird #red #wagon #shell #gas #033124
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Fintail
Mar 31, 20242 min read
[REVIEW] Tomica Toyota RAV4
Tomica Time, Land of the Rising Sun-day, is here again. Today we take a look at Tomica 24-5, the Toyota RAV4. This casting entered the...
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Fintail
Mar 24, 20241 min read
[REVIEW] Lesney Matchbox ERF 686 Truck
Lesney Matchbox is here again. Today we examine Lesney Matchbox 20b, the ERF 686 "Ever Ready" truck. This model entered the range in...
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The Gertman
Mar 17, 20240 min read
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Fintail
Mar 17, 20241 min read
[REVIEW] Tomica Honda S800 M
Land of the Rising Sun-day, Tomica Time, has returned. Today we examine at Tomica 23-2, the Honda S800 M. This casting entered the range...
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VW_John
Mar 16, 20241 min read
HWs Donor Wheels on Majorette VW Bus
From the HWs Hot Wagons series, not real riders, but, who cares! Love these!
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VW_John
Mar 16, 20241 min read
Is There a Better Way to Shorten HWs Axles?
I'm trying to shorten, or narrow the axles on a car I'm working on. The most common method that I've seen for this change, is to attach a...
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VW_John
Mar 14, 20241 min read
Lowered MBX Volkswagen Transporter WIP
My current work in progress: Axles look weird, I know. This is just a proof of concept build, to see if I could do what I thought I could...
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High Fidelity
Mar 12, 20241 min read
"That's what hurts. It's one of our V8s. Pursuit Special on methane. Very toey."
(tried to change categories, lost everything. whoops!) "I AM THE NIGHTRIDER! I am the chosen one. The mighty hand of vengeance, sent down...
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VW_John
Mar 11, 20241 min read
Crappy Casting Saved by Tampo
A little history: When it was released, some versions of the Matchbox Volkswagen Delivery Van, Panel bus, whatever you call it, were just...
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Fintail
Mar 10, 20241 min read
[REVIEW] Lesney Matchbox MG A
Lesney Matchbox time has returned. Today we take a look at Lesney Matchbox 19b, the MG A. This model entered the range in 1958,...
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VW_John
Mar 6, 20241 min read
Almost Serendipitous
I'm still working on my little Tooned HWs Beetle custom, taking a break to uncross my eyes. While looking at my wheels options I noticed...
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Fintail
Mar 3, 20241 min read
[REVIEW] Tomica Nissan Pulsar Coupe EXA
Tomica Time, Land of the Rising Sun-day, is here again. Today we take a look at Tomica 22-3, the Nissan Pulsar Coupe EXA. This casting...
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VW_John
Mar 2, 20241 min read
Recent Thrift Store Diecast Hawl
The best from the two bags of diecast I picked up. Whomever packs these bags has a warped sense of humor or a good business sense...the...
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VW_John
Feb 29, 20242 min read
What A Long Strange (Acid) Trip It's Been...
This is a follow up to my question over on Oppo as to whether or not Phosphoric Acid would melt zamac. Corrosive! The short answer is No,...
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