Clay, or not clay.... That is the question: M2 Machines SUPER CHASE 1970 Buick GSX

Saw this online, M2 Super Chase limited to 250 pieces.  I'm like "this is clay", I always wanted a clay mockup model!

Wait.  Jig's up.  This is not clay.  This is a diecast painted to look like clay model.

You can see the light coming through the painted up windows.

So rare, so cool, but one thing it is not.  Not clay.  lol

Tomica Limited Vintage Ogikubo Damashi Vol.06 Nissan Prince Royal

Going by TLV product webpage, they have much respect for this car & accordingly, put much effort into this model.  I almost preordered one.....  until I saw the MSRP of ¥9,200($81.97 per Google).  It's their 15th Anniversary release.  It's big & heavy.  Lot of work into it, I get it.  Still, pass.  If I was still a active collector, I'd consider it.  

My preorder site of choice of course is amiami.  They have great prices, too.  Another great place to check out is the Japan Booster.  Check out japanbooster.com or their eBay store.

Ebbro 1/64? What..... Also some Choro-Q Preorder

Since the decision to quit collecting, I hardly check the pegs for any hot wheels anymore.  Latest Ignition Model, Tomica.... blah.  Still, if I see a interesting preorder, I still look.  

Today, I was on amiami to pay for INNO64 Civic I got roped into when I saw Ebbro 1/64.  With Ignition Model, INNO, TSM, etc., joining the 1/64 market, it seems that Ebbro was not to be left behind.  This is the amiami page I came across:

So far, I only see numbers of Civic & NSX.  I have never owned any of the Ebbro diecast/resins, so I can't comment on their quality, or even reputation.  Just wanted to share what I saw with the collectors.

While I wasn't about to commit to more 1/64 diecasts, I couldn't say no to these little pull-back motor cuties:

Seibu Keisatsu Skyline GT Choro-Q(aka Penny Racers).  These are too cool.  I think I saw these first on Twitter & also a link from my buddy Jarrod.  I decided to check these out while on amiami too & I had to preorder them.  They are priceless!

Kenmeri Skyline 2000GT.  Also a no-brainer.

I'm not gonna lie, if these were still available come 2019, if I had extra cash laying around, I'm getting a couple more.  Again, preorder page is here.  

Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary 50 Car Display Case feat. Exclusive '83 Chevy Silverado

Another Hot Wheels purchase from a guy who doesn't collect them anymore.  lol  I kinda wanted to check them out if it was under $50(it was right at $50 from amazon, free shipping).  Even if I wasn't impressed with it, I figured I could stash it as investment, or give it away as a gift.

**I forgot to mention - These displays were supposed to be sold also through Walmart, Target & "other specialty stores"**

Initially, I wasn't even going to open this thing, but long story short: Thanks to yet another mishandling by USPS, I was forced to open it to inspect this one for damage.  Thankfully, not a scratch.  *phew*

Back & side.

On the back are the holes to hang the display on the wall.  Very cool.

Storable stand/feet if you want to display the cars on the desk, or counter.  Brilliant.

***I just rested the display on the feet for photos, they weren't fully seated***

When I first saw the hot wheels 50 car display, it reminded me of this Tomica display case:

Pwned pretty hard here amirite.