TiNiO ToY CaRs: The Return

I'm back! ;)

Well, it's almost two years since the last post. Guess lots have happened all this time but I'm sure everything turn out for the better for everyone. :)

Let me share some of what I did on my return...

Two weeks ago, I made a review and inventory of my Matchbox collection and see where I stopped.

And then last Halloween long weekend, I reviewed and inventory all my 1:64 collection. Arranging them by brands by main line by side collection.

I created TiNiO ToY CaRs Facebook Page.

More new post in the coming weeks.

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

T

WDIBT: Back To The Future

Happy 1st of July!!! :D ;)

I'm a big fan of the Back To The Future (BTTF) movie series but I never had any on my collection until now. I can't say why maybe because I don't collect movie cars. But now, I came to realize that I am missing a lot in collecting BTTFs. :(

 Anyways, I got this Hot Wheels Back To The Future 1987 Toyota Pickup that Marty Mcfly's (Michael J. Fox) pickup truck in the movie. 

BTTF photos lifted from web

Then I got my third Hot Wheels Morris Mini #77 and second Honda Civic EF (aqua recolor).

And lastly, a SIKU Porsche 911 GT2. ;)

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

T

WDIBT: DCPH 10th Anniversary Hauls

It's end of the month once again and I thought I don't have anything to post. Hmmm, getting to be a habit. Been busy at work, not good for blogging. Hehehehe. :D

The past weekend, Die-cast Car Collectors of the Philippines (DCPH) held its 10th anniversary swapmeet at a car dealership.

 

 

 

 Photos courtesy of my friend Geoffrey Dizon

My hauls from the event...

Universal Hobbies Eagle's Race Ford GT-40 in near mint box. It's been awhile since my last 1:18 and can't believe I got a UH. Great to have this piece for my Ford GT line.

Hot Wheels Racing 2012 ROADRCR Ford GT-40 with very nice details for a HW 1:64. :D

Hot Wheels Racing 2012 OFFROAD Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

Hot Wheels X Games 5-pack with Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X the only car I need other cars will be given away. :D

Hot Wheels Porsche 993 GT2 and 991 GT3 RS

Hot Wheels BMW M3

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

T 

MIAS 2014: Diecast 1:1

Went to Manila International Auto Show this weekend and saw a lot of cars that are part of my diecast collection. ;)

Warning: Picture heavy!!!

Photos courtesy of TiNiOgraphy Series 2014 (tm)

Mini Coopers

 

WDIBT: A Matchbox Memory

Well, it's another weekend once again my friends and another What Did I Buy Today after watching an awesome IMAX 3D movie Captain America: Winter Soldier courtesy of my friend. Thanks a lot, Jun C.! ;)

So, I have this very interesting purchase that goes way way back in the mid-70s. Just to give you a brief story about this purchase, back in 1st grade, I had this Matchbox car. It was my favorite and I used to race it amongst my cousins. Hands down it was the fastest (branded as Superfast), never been beaten. I really loved that car but unfortunately I lost it through the years.

Fast forward 2014, a collector friend, Edmann, offered this item and when I saw it...BOOM!!! Hehehehe. :D

Without further adieu, here's my Matchbox Superfast Alfa (Romeo) Carabo Series No. 75 Made In England 1970 Lesney Products & Co. It is not a perfect sample, but for me, it  is a beauty! Do you have a favorite car when you were a kid? ;)

Here's a brief  history of the real car lifted from Wikipedia. :)

The Alfa Romeo Carabo is a concept car first shown at the 1968 Paris Motor Show.^[1] It was designed by Marcello Gandini, working for the Bertone design studio. Carabo name is derived of Carabidae ground beetle, as evoked by the car's iridescent green and orange coloring.
The prototype was built on the chassis of the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, a mid-engined V8. The Carabo engine made 230 bhp (172 kW; 233 PS) at 8800 rpm, which made it possible to achieve a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).^[1]
The scissor doors later inspired the Lamborghini Countach.
A replica, built on a De Tomaso Pantera platform, was built by Sam Foose (father of Chip Foose) after he was unable to buy the concept from Bertone.^[2]

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

T

WDIBT: Unexpected JDMs

I went to the mall to pay some utility bills. And the above floor from the payment area was a favorite toy hunting ground. So, I decided to take a peek on what's new on the peg and didn't expect to found some interesting JDMs. :D

I got Hot Wheels Toyota Celica, Scion FR-S (locally known as Toyota GT86), Honda Civic EF (for the growing mod army) and a Subaru Impreza WRX (very nice livery).

 

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

WDIBT: Kool Kombi's & Others

So, what did I buy today (WDIBT)? Actually, it was yesterday. :D

Last week, I got a red Hot Wheels Kool Kombi...

...as the past week goes, I got an extra Kombi to trade for one of these two Hot Wheels Honda Civic EFs. 

 

I'm starting to build an army of EFs for some not so serious mods. Will start with wheel swap first then from there, lets see. Hehehehe. :D

Then I hunt for these two Kombis that I don't have.