February 22, 2008 – 7:03 pm
Finally I now have a clear definition of the term serious collector.
I have been scratching my head for the greater part of a month wondering what the hell a “serious collector” was to the hobby. As I have been in the diecast hobby for a while now, I like to think that I am in [...]
February 19, 2008 – 7:59 pm
Talk about a fine photogenic pair, the Maisto Viper SRT and Tomahawk surely do pose well.
I purchased the Viper SRT years ago at Sam’s Club for $9.99 and purchased the Tomahawk from Wal Mart for approximately $2.
At those budget prices, you get two honest diecast models that represent the 1:1 versions very nicely.
Both of these [...]
February 18, 2008 – 7:47 pm
Whether your a NHRA fan or not, the Suzuki TL1000R ridden by Karen Stoffer is surely a nicely displayed diecast model.
The highlights of the details feature photo etched brake rotors front and rear, detailed engine compartment that is fully wired and the most striking livery on any of the TL1000R’s made in the Ertl’s Authentics [...]
February 12, 2008 – 6:30 pm
Toys toys toys – it’s great to be a kid isn’t it.
The 2008 Nuremburg Toy Fair aka International Toy Fair is perhaps the premier toy show the world over. Now that it has come to a conclusion, the photos are starting to pour in of diecast model cars that were displayed and the images promise [...]
February 11, 2008 – 10:48 pm
Congratulations to DiecastXchange’s newest Elite Members – Thorst13, Bugattitude and caskarg.
Elite Members represent 1% of the DX Community and have proven to be a valuable asset to the community with their contributions.
Congrats Gents, all well deserved.
February 6, 2008 – 6:08 pm
This weeks POW comes from forum member acisne.
Showing off those lovely legs and mink coat, Mattel’s Hallmark Barbie gets ready to take a 1965 Mustang by Revell for a ride around town.
For previous Photos of the Week, click here.
February 4, 2008 – 5:16 pm
Other than ordering diecast models at a record pace and wondering why the credit card bill keeps rising with every billing cycle, how about looking at another aspect of the hobby – photography.
This can be challenging and satisfactorily rewarding all in the same breath.
Starting with a good camera, posterboard and a free editing software such [...]
