Kamis, 23 Februari 2012

Conrad Mercedes W123 Station Wagon


Conrad seems to be one of few diecast toys and model maker which still maintain their (human-scale) perfection on all line of production. On producton process, since the approval of blueprint, molding, assembling, finishing until  prior-to-delivery quality control, this German manufacturer have faithfully remained to traditional model-making: handcraft!
Based on Conrad Scale 2004-2011, this company has not outsourced production to China or elsewhere in Asia.




Here I have good example of their 1:66 scales (until nowadays, most Conrad model has 1:50 in scales).


Mercedes-Benz (W123) T Modelle


The hood, truck and doors are open, this is awesome for as small as 1:64 toys/model.



Sources;
- Conrad Official Website (www.conradmodelle.de)
- Wikipedia, and
- eyesight experience...

Selasa, 14 Februari 2012

Majorette Volvo 245DL


The real 245DL is one of six in 240 series that was introduced in 1974. it is very nice family car.


Colorful Variation 




Majorette made this station wagon version in 1/60 scales in 200 series with production code number of 220.


We can say all of color variations was produced in France. I never see the Thailand-base version.



It has opening door.


As far I knew there are few other die-cast brands who made 1/64 scales of this car.


Kiko Brazil, most of them has painted base
I ever have 'Globe Toys' which is exact copy of Majorette, the difference is on rear door which is fixed (cannot be opened) and there is no 'Majorette' on base.
Then, Kiko (Brazil) who has official license from Majorette to produce and sell locally (correct me if I'm wrong..).
And,
Corgi Junior by Corgi England 


The most small variation found in wheels and windows.



Like most of Majorette 1/64 cars, this Volvo 245DL has tow hitch and part of them sold in 300 series with matching trailer (horse cage, boat, caravan, etc.). Enjoy...




Senin, 13 Februari 2012

Matchbox Mercedes-Benz E Class

Scale on Base: 1/69
MAN: MI/MW334

First Release: 1998

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(1) 1998 #70 First Issue, (2) 1999 #65 regular, (3) 1999 #70 German issue




(4) 2002 #8 regular, (5) 2002 #8 '50th Anniversary' logo varian, (6) 2003 Star of Germany




(7) 2003 #38 regular, (8) 2003 #38 'Hero City' logo varian, (9) 2006 New Superfast

Rabu, 08 Februari 2012

MBX Jeep Rescue Concept

** Last update: 06 May 2013
Scale on Base: 1/70
MAN677

First Release: 2005

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(1 & 2) 2005 #67, First Release. In green-gold & was made in China, most of them came with 'Treasure Chest' & 'Sun-Rise' (Canada) cards. The 2nd wave of production was made in ThailandClick HERE for detailed photo.
(3) 2006 Toy Fair Edition with 'MBX Tough' theme.
(4) 2006 #62 regular issue, dark salmon with smoked windows






(5) 2006 #62 regular issue, metallic orange variation
(6) 2006 Eggs/Coals/Halloweens multipack, baggie car. You never know what car you will get inside the Eggs/Coals/Ghosts until it opened.
(7) 2007 #67 regular issue



(8+9) 2007 Off-Road 5-pack Light metallic tan & Dark Metallic Tan (not pictured yet)
(10) Cartoon Network 5-pack
(11) 2007 All Exclusives 10-pack




(12) 2008 #84 regular issue
(13) 2008 #84 color variation
(14) 2009 #98 regular issue





(15) 2009 All Exclusives 10-pack
(16) 2010 DC Batman 5-pack
(17) 2011 Go Diego Go! 5-pack



(18) 2012 #18 MBX Beach series
(19) 2013 #49 MBX Explorers
(20) 2013 #49 MBX Explorers wheels variation




Kamis, 02 Februari 2012

Johnny Lightning 1980 Toyota BJ-40 Land Cruiser


Scale is about 1:64. In Johnny Lightning, there are limited edition cars produced in addition to 'regular' cars and it called 'White Lightning' cars!


Picture above is a prototype/pre-pro or in 'JL' it called as 'Test Shot'.

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(1) Classic Gold Series 29
(2) Classic Gold Series 29 (White Lightning)
(3) Working Class Series 3, with grey rims & grey interior






(4) Working Class Series 3 (White Lightning), w/ white rims & white interior, hard to see the different on photo
(5) Working Class Series 4, silver rims
(6) Working Class Series 4, silver rims (White Lightning)






(7) Working Class Series 4, yellow rims
(8) Working Class Series 4, yellow rims (White Lightning)
(9) Working Class Series 5, blue





(10) Working Class Series 5, black
(11) Working Class Series 5, black, white base & interior (White Lightning)
(12) Classic Gold Series 39, turquoise




(13) Classic Gold Series 39, off-white (White Lightning)
(14) Truckin' America Series 1
(15) Truckin' America Series 1, white base & tires (White Lightning)



1974 Volkswagen type 181

Known as, VW Thing, Trekker, Kurierwagen, Safari
Scale on Base: 1/59
MAN738

First Release: 2008

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(1) 2008 #76 First Release
(2) 2008 All Exclusive 10-pack
(3) 2009 #93 Regular




(4) 2009 #93 color variation
(5) 2010 #98 Jungle Explorer (6) same as 5, with Rims Variation, click HERE for details.
(7) 2010 #98 Jungle Explorer, dark green foliage




(8) 2010 Lesney Edition, metal base
(9) 2011 #98 Jungle Explorer
(10) 2011 Volkswagen 5-pack


Senin, 16 Januari 2012

Italian Coca-Cola Promo Hot Wheels Ferrari 360 Modena

It is very unusual in Hot Wheels line and only available in Italy. You must buy a certain number of Coca-Cola cans, then you will get a coupon to play the vending machine. If you are lucky you will get one of many cars in the machine and this Ferrari 360 Modena is one of them.



The 'can' is made from plastic and is 1:1 replica of common Coca-Cola can.



and the Modena is in common scale of Hot Wheels cars, 1/64.



Enjoy!

Senin, 09 Januari 2012

Matchbox Land Rover 90

Scale on Base: 1/62
MI180 (Matchbox International) & MW180 (Mattel Era)

First Release: 1987

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(1) 1987 #35 First Issue, (2) 1988 Motor City-7, (3) 1988 Sky Busters Royal Navy



(4) 1989 #35 Standard, (5) 1989 Twin-Pack #121, (6) 1989 Commando Dagger Force (plastic base)












(7) 1990 #35 LARGE 'Park Ranger', (8) 1990 #35 small 'Park Ranger', grey base, (9) 1990 #35 small 'Park Ranger', YELLOW base




(10) 1990 MC17 British Airways, (11) 1991 Bacardi Rum Twin-Pack, (12) 1991 Sky Buster 810 Alitalia



(13) 1991 Sky Buster 811 KLM, (14) 1991 Sky Buster 812 SAS, (15) 1992 Emergency (EM) 70, NO Stripe



(16) 1992 Emergency (EM) 70, with Stripe, (17) 1992 Garden Festival Set, (18) 1992 Graffic Traffic



(19) 1992 Motor City (MC-24) Red Arrow, (20) 1992 MC-803 Circus Circus!, (21) 1993 EM-70 Rijkspolitie Alarm



(22) 1993 Off Road 5pk, (23) 1995 #16 ROW, (24) 1997 #16 ROW



(25) 1997 Land Sea Air 5pk, (26) 1998 #53 ROW, (27) 1999 #41 Berg Expedition (German Only)



(28) 1999 Mountain Trails 5pk, (29) 2000 #12 ROW, (30) 2000 #36 Metro Police



(31) 2001 #61 ROW, (32) 2001 Animal Helpers 5pk, (33) 2002 Across America Mexico (3pk Only)



(34) 2003 Clifford 'The Big Red Dog' 5pk, (35) 2003 Crocodile Hunter, (36) 2004 #58 Pizza Delivery



(37) 2005 Jungle Adventure 5pk, (38) 2005 Stars of Cars (Europe only), (39) 2006 Adventure 5pk



(40) 2006 Mummy's Gold Multi-Pack, (41) 2007 Classics 5pk, small wheels, (42) 2007 Classics 5pk, LARGE wheels



(43) 2007 Best of British, (44) 2007 Hitch 'n Haul Twin-Pack, (45) 2007 New SuperFast



(46) 2008 Pirate Playset, (47) 2009 Dino Adventure 5pk, (48) 2009 All Exclusive 10pk



(49) 2012 Jungle Adventures 5-pack, (50) 2012 Jungle Adv 5pk 6-spoke wheels variation