TiNiO Toy Cars 2011: A Year Ender

Well it is the time once again to do a year end blog though I didn't made one in 2010. Time really flies, whew!!! :D

Started the year really slow as the first hauls already came middle of January. Concentrated mostly on Matchbox and Hot Wheels. This was largely due to economic conditions. The next purchase took another three weeks before it happened. February to April was very very active in hauling new additions. Comes May, there was zero acquisition. :(

By middle of the year, made only two purchases then there was a long lull again from July to August. The diecast funds were diverted in acquiring some vintage Seiko mechanical watches. An old passion rekindled. :D

Last quarter from September to December was the most productive in growing the collection but also in blogging. When the last week of November approached, gone berserk on LEGO Minifigures!!! 

Completed Lego Minifigures Series 2 to 5 in less than a month. Wow! That was fast! :D Series 1 will be acquired soon (hello Ebay) along with the release of Series 6 first week of January. :D

Collage of Hauls 2011

It was a slow but fruitful year that was 2011! :)

Thanks for lookin' and see you again in 2012! ;)


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Four years ago...

...my favorite race car driver walked away from the pinnacle of motorsport Formula One. :(

"I have decided that I am going to retire from racing. It has been an exceptional time, I cannot see I have the energy and motivation for further years. What motorsport has given to me in more than 30 years, I have loved every moment of it, good and bad. Words are not enough and whatever I say now will never fully express how much I love this fascinating world of motor sport and all it has given me. I am profoundly grateful for everything I have had. It has been a tough decision to not work at this level. The day has come and I felt this is the moment. It has naturally been difficult, but all the effort, energy and motivation you need in order to be competitive, I cannot see I have that for further years." - Michael Schumacher

 

But as we all know, he's back!!! :D

Photo lifted from web

Thanks for lookin, ;)

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WDIBT? Baseball Player!!!

The Baseball Player, 12th piece to the most difficult to complete Lego Minifigures Series 3!!! :D

The Foil Pack

Baseball Player

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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TiNiO Toy Cars Season Greetings!!!

Merry Christmas!!!
Feliz Navidad!!! 
Fröhliche Weihnachten!!!

Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto!!!

Maligayang Pasko!!! 

photo lifted from web

Thanks for lookin'. ;)


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LEGO NEWS: My Precious...it's coming!!!

"...Darkness crept back into the forests of the world. Rumour grew of a shadow in the East, whispers of a nameless fear and the ring of power perceived its time had now come. It abandoned Gollum. But something happened then the ring did not intend. It was picked up by the most unlikely creature imaginable: a Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins of the Shire. For the times will soon come when Hobbits will shape the fortunes of all..." (Galadriel)

A few days ago Lego has announced Lord of the Rings...coming summer 2012. My precious!!! ;)

The Lord of the Rings

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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WDIBT? Kingdoms Cometh

The local Lego toystore "Build City" has an ongoing sale for these items. Since, I'm so into Lego minifigures, I can't resist to get the Kingdoms set for its irresistible price. I really dig the knights minifigures because I've been following "Game of Thrones" on HBO. :D

Of course, I got a few more series 5 extras and loose two Ninjagos Kai and Nya. :D

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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WDIBT? LA Fresh!!!

Last weekend, from my last post, I got some Lego's right? Yeah, and it came with some Hot Wheels and Matchbox fresh from LA courtesy of my friend Edmann. ;)

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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WDIBT? Black!

Got these two Star Wars minifigures last weekend. Darth Vader came without the cape and looks weird! So, I fabricated one using the cape of another minifigure as pattern. ;)

Darth Vader

Tie Fighter Pilot

Lego Black

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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WDIBT? LEGO...las! At last!

One of the rare and difficult to acquire Lego Minifigures Series 3 came from the mariGold mine. The Elf aka Legolas (a monicker coined by my fellow collector and avid fan of Lord of the Rings epic movie) has finally arrived!!! :D

The Elf aka Legolas

Series 3 - still missing 5 pieces

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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WDIOT? Still Lego 6

I had the chance to open up the recently acquired Lego Minifigures Series 2 complete set!!! :D

Before

After

Series 2 - Complete

Thanks for lookin'. ;)


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WDIBT? The Lego Craze 6

The other night, I got the complete Lego Minifigures Series 2 and an additional 1 piece of Series 3. Plus a single diecast, Hot Wheels Speed Machine Ferrari 599xx. 

Here to share the hauls. ;)

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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WDIBT? The Lego Craze 5

The most challenging series to complete: Lego Minifigures Series 3. After the hunt last weekend, I got the 10th piece (out of 16), the Tennis Girl. Still missing, Hula Girl, Samurai Warrior, Rapper, Fisherman, Elf and Baseball Player. :D

The foil  pack

Tennis Girl

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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WDIOT? Still Lego 5

Actually, I open the Lego Minifigure Series 5 this past weekend. So, to share the complete set, here they are! ;)

Before

After

Series 5 - Complete

BTW, I got the Lego Minifigures Series 2 last night. I'll be posting them soon. :D

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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WDIOT? Still Lego 4

I got the final piece! The Hockey Player, to complete the Lego Minifigures Series 4.

So, here to share the complete set! :D

The foil pack

Hockey Player

Series 4 - more than complete

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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WDIBT? The Lego Craze 4

And the hauls continues! Got the last 5 pieces of Lego Minifigures Series 5 and some assorted loose. Bought some extras to help my friend Gillian to complete hers. ;)

Gie, look!

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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WDIOT? Still Lego 3

Just opened the Lego Minifigures Series 3. :D

Before

After

Series 3

Series 3

SW Bomb Trooper

Series 3 - still missing 7 pieces

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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WDIBT? The Lego Craze 3

Another fruitful Lego Minifigures hunt! Found some Series 3 & 4! Plus a lone diecast Hot Wheels Speed Machine VW Scirocco. :D

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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WDIOT? Still Lego 2

Opened the Lego Minifigures Series 4. :D

Before

After

Series 4

Series 4

Latest Set of Collection

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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WDIBT? The Lego Craze 2

Still on Lego Minifigures Craze. :D

Hauls

Series 1

Series 2

Series 4

Star Wars

Non Series

Latest Set of Collection

Please forgive the crappy picture as it was done in haste. I'll shoot again for better photos. :D

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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