Any Die-Cast Fans out there ?

Nostalgia · 08-06-2007, 08:26 PM

Hi all. I just popped down to my local toy store as they now deal with Biante. I was hoping to pick up a nice 1:18 XW or something along those lines. The store owner happened to let it slip that Biante are going to release a 1:18 of the Bill Bourke Special. Very small production run, so of course i put my name down for one. $195.00. They are due to arrive at the end of the year. IMO if there was ever a collectable Die-Cast model, This is it. Cant wait.

**Polyal** · 08-06-2007, 08:31 PM

That would be awesome! But I am trying really hard not to buy any more 1:18's, love them but they are a PIA when you move house, and they cost heaps..LOL

Im on my way to collecting every model (XK-BF+) in 1:43. Just got this one but I am still on the hunt for a XC Cobra, they go for nearly $100, for 1:43, crazyness!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....5859&rd=1&rd=1

Not a cobra, but close...kinda of...

Heres a good thread too.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...ighlight=model

Will the Bill Bourke special come in smaller sizes? Although I guess there is not much point, its the engine you want to see.

Nostalgia · 08-06-2007, 08:39 PM

Kool link, i wasnt aware there was a thread like that. Im not sure if the BBS will come out in 1:43. We can only hope so hey.

Nostalgia · 08-06-2007, 08:49 PM

Just had a good look at the link and i thought i had a illness until i saw these collections. AWESOME.

**Polyal** · 08-06-2007, 08:46 PM

Although I must say if they ever make a T3 in 1:18 ill sign up in a flash!

Nostalgia · 08-06-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Although I must say if they ever make a T3 in 1:18 ill sign up in a flash!

Well they make motors in die-cast 1:18 so i dont think it will be too long before we see a 1:18 T3.

Nostalgia · 08-06-2007, 09:06 PM

$100 is reasonable for a 1:43 XC Cobra. I paid $55 for my 1:43 Silver Fox XW GTHO. Its a addiction, you buy one then you have two. You have two then you have 10 etc etc. Cheaper than the real thing anyway.

Tles · 08-06-2007, 09:14 PM

I was down at Gorrell spares today and they have a few XYs too. I guess you meant Toy Kingdom. If not check them out.

Nostalgia · 08-06-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TTonka

I was down at Gorrell spares today and they have a few XYs too. I guess you meant Toy Kingdom. If not check them out.

Yes it was Toy Kingdom. I wasnt even aware that Gorrell's stocked them.

Thornie · 08-06-2007, 09:07 PM

i started to collect the traxx stuff years ago, i have the gold 50th anniversary fj holden australian muscle car set, which had a purple xygtho a hk monaro and a charger + a 5 car fj van set which are depicted as delivery vans for 5 major aussie newpapers. although i only kept the 5 car set and gold fj in their boxes.

**Polyal** · 08-06-2007, 09:16 PM

Gorrells have some bargains now and then, usually Ebay is the go. Toy Kingdom overcharges aswell.

barra 220 · 08-06-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EAadam

Hi all. I just popped down to my local toy store as they now deal with Biante. I was hoping to pick up a nice 1:18 XW or something along those lines. The store owner happened to let it slip that Biante are going to release a 1:18 of the Bill Bourke Special. Very small production run, so of course i put my name down for one. $195.00. They are due to arrive at the end of the year. IMO if there was ever a collectable Die-Cast model, This is it. Cant wait.

Hi just letting you know that its not biante thats releasing the bill burke special ist classic carlectables. Its a black xw gt with gold stripes and a sunroof the sunroof is open. its due out late 2007 . You can view it at
www.kollectablekaos.com.au
They have it for $185.00

Nostalgia · 09-06-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by barra 220

Hi just letting you know that its not biante thats releasing the bill burke special ist classic carlectables. Its a black xw gt with gold stripes and a sunroof the sunroof is open. its due out late 2007 . You can view it at
www.kollectablekaos.com.au
They have it for $185.00

Thanks for that link mate, now im in the **** as im gonna spend a fortune !!!! Not phased (pardon the pun) how much i pay for it as i just gotta have it. Its the only factory built XW with a shaker. It was built in the states i know, but at least one good thing has come out of the USofA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

barra 220 · 09-06-2007, 12:19 AM

Thats what i did when i first found it.

Nostalgia · 09-06-2007, 12:22 AM

Why isnt your post count going up ? It seems to be locked on 1 LOL.

barra 220 · 09-06-2007, 12:35 AM

Not to sure. Never realy taken much notice. Ill just keep postn and see wot happens.

MITCHAY · 09-06-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by EAadam

Why isnt your post count going up ? It seems to be locked on 1 LOL.

Posts in the Bar don't add to the post count.

**Polyal** · 08-06-2007, 11:24 PM

Wow thanks for the link, look at their specials, some awesome prices!

fordOwner · 09-06-2007, 10:15 AM

I have been searching for 9 years for an XH ute model, as far as I know, they have not been made, I even wrote an Email to Biante telling them to make one. They make nearly all the other ute models, why not an XH?

Any one seen one on there travells?

**Polyal** · 09-06-2007, 11:21 AM

Just as hard finding a street version of a XF, XD, XE, EA, etc.

Hopefully one day!

Powdered Toast Man · 09-06-2007, 12:15 PM

I'm still waiting for the EB or EL GTs. Hopefully one day they might make them.

They already have the dies to cast the AU V8 Supercars since they have been out for years so you would think doing the T-Series wouldn't be that far of a stretch.

All I have is a 1:18 apollo blue XB coupe and the red pepper and the green XA coupes. Dont have the money to spend on them any more. Too much goes into the 1:1 scale BA lol.

Ryan · 09-06-2007, 12:16 PM

Yes I'm a die cast model collector.

I have about 13-14 models. My very first model was a 1:24 scale VW Beetle. We paid about $200 for it 12 years ago, from Franklin Mint. It still has the tag attached too it aswell.

I'd imagine it would be worth a fair bit now. Does Franklin Mint still exist?

fordOwner · 09-06-2007, 04:31 PM

Franklin Mint!? now that is a name I have not heard of in a while, I used to by coins off them.

And sounds like the X-series has been missing out!

Nate07 · 15-06-2007, 07:14 PM

Yeah, I'm a fan of diecast

http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z278/Nate888_2007/

**Polyal** · 09-06-2007, 04:41 PM

I remember years and years ago Franklin Mint would always have brochures, they used to make some nice models. But I never brought them as they were a bit over priced IIRC.

Actually I reckon they were the first brand I ever noticed, and what started my habit..LOL

Powdered Toast Man · 09-06-2007, 05:14 PM

I've got a couple of 1:24 scale Richard Petty cars from the Franklin mint. One of them is the light blue Plymouth Superbird. Any fans of that animated movie cars will recognise that car lol (the main character racing car voiced by Owen Wilson for all of you still puzzled).

uranium_death · 09-06-2007, 06:16 PM

Once I get money, I plan to get a few Biante 1:18 models.
I have bid on many, but never won.

So not a collector yet, but definitely plan to be.

Nostalgia · 09-06-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by uranium_death

Once I get money, I plan to get a few Biante 1:18 models.
I have bid on many, but never won.

So not a collector yet, but definitely plan to be.

Go for it mate, they are great. Just a warning though, they are very addictive lol.

1970galaxie · 09-06-2007, 08:44 PM

Here's some shots of my lot. Mainly 1:18.

Nostalgia · 09-06-2007, 09:12 PM

Nice mate. Good to see a GT40 in there too. Is that the Greens Tuf XE of Dick Johnson fame that i can see ? Just had another look and i reckon i can see Tru Blu also.