WDIBT? November Hauls

Just want to share a few November hauls. The latest variant of Matchbox Lincoln Navigator, Hot Wheels Speed Machine Ferrari 599XX black variant and a ultra rare but play worn Hot Wheels Ford GT40 from 5-pack. ;)

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

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WDIOT? Lincoln Navigator

The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV built by the Ford Motor Company for its luxury division, Lincoln. Introduced as a 1998 model, production began May 14, 1997^[1] with sales beginning in August.^[3] The Navigator was Lincoln's first SUV as well as its first four-wheel drive capable vehicle. The Navigator shares a platform, mechanical features, and other equipment with the Ford Expedition, which was introduced one year before it. Unique and upscale styling, interior materials, and other features differ the Navigator from the Expedition. Given its platform mate, the Navigator is the largest vehicle Lincoln currently offers, having the greatest cargo capacity and seating for seven to eight people, depending on the model. For 2007, a longer, extended wheelbase version of the Navigator called the Navigator L was introduced, increasing cargo capacity further. Since its introduction, Lincoln has offered only one engine choice at a time in the Navigator in any model year; all are variations of Ford's 5.4 L Modular V8.

In spite of a base manufacturer's suggested retail price of over $42,000 in 1998, the Navigator proved to be popular with nearly 44,000 sold in its first year.^[4] Competitors from General Motors like the Cadillac Escalade and the GMC Denali Series quickly followed to cash in on Lincoln's success with the Navigator. Much like the Cadillac Escalade would do, the Navigator found a niche with celebrities and the customized SUV scene.

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About two weeks ago I got to receive the missing piece, the white Matchbox Superfast, to complete the line.

So, here's my most favorite SUV, the famous brother of Ford Expedition, the Lincoln Navigator! And the regulars are set loose! ;)

Before

After

All together

So, what did you open today?

You may view the complete album here.

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

WDIBT? Swapmeet Hauls

Yesterday was our club's bi-monthly swapmeet held at Honda Cars Kaloocan (HCKI). It was fun time bonding with friends and to see/buy tons of beautiful tiny cars know as diecast.

My pre-ordered items (from the US and club premium sellers) was distributed. I got some assorted Hot Wheels that will complete my Ford GT LM & VW Golf GTi and some other cars. Just take a close look at that rare to find Ecto-1! Very nice indeed! The recently released Datsun Bluebird 510 really looks nice in liveried white stock car. The Ferrari 599xx (slowly becoming hard-to-find) and Ferrari California both Speed Machines looks terribly awesome.

Then some assorted Matchbox...Land Rover Defender 110 Anaconda new addition/release, a pair of immaculate white classic Austin Mini Coopers (my mainline and will be posted here soon), additional Ford Explorer Sport Trac (another side collect) and the cute Cliff Hanger. I had never thought I ordered so many of Toyota Land Cruiser Anacondas. You might think that I'm hoarding but no! Those will end up to friends collections. I just helped in the acquisition. ;)

Then some assorted loose-but-mint items...a pair of Land Rover Defender 110 white & green, trio of Chevy Tahoe, additional Ford Expedition, red Brit flag roof BMW Mini Cooper also know as "BINI", a blue Ford Explorer, a VW Samba Van and lastly a very mint dark blue Tomica-esque-but-no-brand Toyota Hilux 4x4.

And finally, I got an army of the most anticipated Tomica Limited Mitsubishi Lancer EX Turbo popularly known here as "Lancer Box Type". ;)

Do you have swapmeets too?

You may view the swapmeet photos on our club forum thread1 & thread2.

Thanks for lookin'. ;)

Lucky Finds Today

I was at the mall and been looking around my favorite toy shops and I found these lucky finds. I was chasing the dark blue Lincoln Navigator for quite sometime and even have some on watch list in Ebay. I'm stunned to see one dangling on the peg. Now, I only need to hunt are the maroon and the white superfast to complete my Matchbox Lincoln Navigator line.

And then I was a bit apprehensive in getting the Jeep Willys since I already have two but thinking it was a variant. When I got home, I immediately checked my stash and to my surprise it really is a variant (rim shades are lighter than the first two I got).

The Ice Cream truck was a no brain er since I already got the first one and I'm afraid another line is in the offing.

So, what's your lucky find?

Thanks for lookin'. ;)