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Diecast models:

  • 10-01-2007 11:19PM
    #1
    junkyard
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    Does anyone else collect diecast models? Here are some of mine, as you can see I like Limo's and hearses but I also have a large collection of fire engines too.


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  • #2
    kikel
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    Thats one hell of a collection. How many would you guestimate you got?


  • #3
    junkyard
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    In total, all conditions boxed and unboxed I'd say I have in excess of 12,000. I have one room packed to the roof with stuff and I have more for restoration.


  • #4
    billyblanks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 185 ✭✭billyblanks


    12000!! you should open a shop.....


  • #5
    kikel
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    wow. :eek:


  • #6
    coolwings
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,467 Mod ✭✭✭✭coolwings


    Wonderful collection ...
    If you happen to be restoring some at the moment - a restoration thread with some pics would be nice.


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  • #7
    fastrac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭fastrac


    collect 1/32 scale farm tractors and machinery myself.just wondering have you any proper display cabinets as im running out of room and want to keep them away from sticky fingers. you have a valuable collection there . check ebay for prices


  • #8
    kenco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭kenco


    I went through a phase many years back when I was an avid collector of 1:43 scale Formula 1 cars. Bloody expensive hobby at the time and they are now all sitting in a number of boxes in my attic. My wife thinks my 'toy car' collection is funny but I viewed it as an investment!

    Still with all the space they are taking up my must consider selling them one of these days!


  • #9
    junkyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,575 ✭✭✭junkyard


    Space is always a big problem and display space is an even bigger one. I'd love to spend more time restoring them but I just don't seem to have enough time. I bought loads of spares and I bought the CD's of the boxes to print off my own boxes so someday soon hopefully.:)


  • #10
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Nice collection there :eek: The only diecast car I have is the new audi TT:o
    My brother collects lighters now, 170 counted today, a bit short of 12000!


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