Merchandise Lookout

Had to make a run to Blockbuster tonight for my step-son (needed to exchange his GamePass game), and there's a Toys R Us right next door in the shopping center. I promised the little guy a new Hot Wheels track add-on (launcher), and upon entering the diecast aisle I see new Hot Wheels cars on the pegs. I look through and find the following: 1970 Chevelle SS Wagon (2009 New Models, #19/42); 1968 Oldsmobile 442 (Muscle Mania, #06/10); Custom V-8 Vega (2009 New Models, #23/42) (see attached pictures for each) I bought the Chevelle SS Wagon & Olds 442 and passed on the Vega, as I'm not a big fan of them.

Norev announced the GM Futureliner this week to be introduced in Jan/Feb of 2007. It is a true 1/64 scale model, expected price around Euro 30,- (ex tax). (No pics yet)

Enjoy...

New for 2007, 1966 Nova, along with '07 Escalade repaint in white.

Got these in the mail today from Japan. Tomica Escalade stretch limo and Camaro ZL1.

Hot Wheels is celebrating their 40th Anniversary in 2008 and has introduced a new series called "Modern Classics". I've seen these cars only at Wal-Mart so far. Here's the list of cars, as featured on the blister pack: Honda Civic Si Datsun 240Z '70 Nova '70 Ford Torino '92 Ford Mustang '77 Pontiac Firebird '83 Silverado Buick Grand National Custom '07 Ford Mustang '80 El Camino 1970 Plymouth Road Runner '67 Shelby GT-500 '68 Olds 442 Dodge Challenger Concept Camaro Concept I've only seen the Civic, Datsun and Camaro Concept so far, but it seems a few more from the series have shown up on eBay. I'll try to get some pictures and post them …

I picked one up the other day for my son. It has a '59 Eldorado, '67 Camaro, '67 GTO, C6 Corvette and a stupid gold Hummer H2. Here is the same thing on eBay for $9.50+$5.79s/h. I got mine at Wal-Mart for $4.97. The GTO and 'Vette may be taken away from my son and put in my office. I also got him a Matchbox 5-pack with a classic Mini Cooper that I plan on stealing from him.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a34774179/pontiac-hot-wheels-legend-car/

These are showing up at Kroger. They are in baggies, not on a standard card.

Some of the JL cars for 2007 release...

I 've wanted a GM Performance Division jacket for some time... and they're almost done with the new website! Cool logos, black shirts, can't wait I need a new jacket bad

These are the $-$3 more detailed cars on the black cards. For '11 they split the series into 5 sets by manufacturer (Ferrari, Volkwagen, Ford, Mopar & GM). Here is the GM list which includes a few new catsings like the !! '67 422 & '70 Blazer #01 of 22 - '67 Camaro - blue/white #02 of 22 - Hot Bird - gold #x of 22 - '55 Chevy Panel - #x of 22 - '57 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham - #x of 22 - '57 Chevy Bel Air - #x of 22 - '65 Chevy Impala - #x of 22 - '65 Chevy Malibu - #x of 22 - '67 Oldsmobile 442 - #x of 22 - '67 Pontiac GTO - #x of 22 - '67 Pontiac Firebird 400 - #x of 22 - '68 Chevy Nova - #x of 22 - '69 Camaro Convertible - #x of 22 - …

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...p;rd=1&rd=1 Sure looks like a Fiero to me, says it's a Go-Bot. Prob. about 1/64th scale or slightly larger. Decent shape, really cool in my book, but I'm a toy-geek. :AH-HA_wink:

One of the last new castings in the 2006 Matchbox line up. Hitting stores now.

As requested....

2006 First Edition. Hard to find, but worth it.

I have some neat stuff, and I'm not sure if I really want to do this but I am considering it.

New casting, and an interesting logo choice on the card.

The Nov issue of HCC came today..has a pair of beautiful '73 Cutlass Supremes on the cover, one blue, one white. Other GM content in the issue incl. a '52 Buick Super 4dr.

Available now at Toys R Us. Don't know about other stores. The set includes a 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS, 1965 Pontiac GTO, 1969 Chevy Camaro R/S SS convertible, 1972 Pontiac Trans Am, 1984 Hurst Olds, 1973 Pontiac Grand Am, 1971 Olds Cutlass 442, 1969 Chevy Impala convertible, 1967 Chevy Nova SS, 1959 Chevy Impala.

Also at Toys R Us.

So, I picked up a couple of these today. Nice casting. Note some of the features below. Not bad at all for a 1:64 (Hot Wheels) size car. Opening hood. Chevrolet badge and nameplate in grille detailed (down to red "SS" letters. Chrome rings aournd taillights. Badging again very detailed in black trim piece. Chevrolet script and Impala SS lettering. Interior has crank handle for quarter glass molded in. Notice fender extension lines are molded into body as well.

First a new '70 Monte paint scheme, then a couple new models... Custom Cadillac Fleetwood & '64 Chevy Nova Station Wagon

Fifty cents apiece, btw.

I have recently found the following three 2008 First Edition releases from Hot Wheels: 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible (maroon): 2008 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Concept (orange): 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (metallic blue): The Camaro Convertible I picked up at K-mart earlier this past week, and the GTO and Corvette I found at Wal-Mart yesterday. BTW, where has Olds Guy been? He usually makes these kinds of posts.

I was wondering if anyone knows where i can get a 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado diecast car or model kit. any scale size but would like a big one. since one day i will own a 1:1 scale :AH-HA_wink: Thanks.

Here is the latest repaint of the HW Nova.

I found a bunch of new '11 issue Matchboxes, incl. the silver Caddy CTS coupe. Haven't found the red CTS-v wagon or blue early '70s Firebird Formula yet.

Picked up a set I dont have tonight...

This is an offer to get your your hands on the best book ever on GM's Experimental Prototypes. Available in a limited run this spring> http://gmdesignbook.com/ Price is 33% off if you pre-order.

Newer stuff from the stores.... 1. Hot Wheels 1970 Chevelle (available in this color only at Kmart) 2. Hot Wheels 1969 Firebird (new paint) 3. Hot Wheels Corvette C6R(new release for 2006) 4. Hot Wheels 1969 Corvette (available in this color only at Kmart) 5. Hot Wheels 1967 Camaro (new paint) 6. Hot Wheels (L) & Matchbox ( R) Corvette C6 7. Matchbox Chevy Avalanche (new paint) 8. Matchbox Hummer H3 9. Hot Wheels 1969 Camaro (new release for 2006) 10. Hot Wheels Ultra Hots 1970 Camaro RS (new paint)

Not really GM-merch related, but its close. I recently picked up a '71 AMC AMX (HERE) and a '72 Ford Falcon XB (HERE). On the packages, and on the website, the AMX is credited to being designed by Chrysler LLC, and born in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Ford is attributed to being Dearborn, uh, born. I'm sure the Aussies and AMC'ers would disagree. Really wish Hot Wheels could get it right, but they probably claim somewhere that they invented Matchbox cars in 1953... 15 years before Hot Wheels' appeared.

A Christmas gift....

These should be hitting shelves soon. Found this one today. Also in this release is a magenta Chevelle.

Purchased at the Dream Cruise this past weekend.

New items from Hot Wheels...

Is there anywhere on the web that has a model, diecast or even a picture of a 1937 Plymouth seadan i no its vague but can anyone help?

Made a stop at the local Wal-Mart last night and made a detour down the toy aisle to see if anything new was on the racks. Not much on the HW's racks, but found this 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix metallic green "stunt car" on the last peg I checked behind a couple of older releases. Enjoy!!

And a couple more of these...

New castings for 2006 include: '69 Camaro Convertible Hummer H2 Corvette C6R Custom '56 Chevy Panel '07 Escalade Notable non-GM: '70 Challenger Datsun 240Z Karmann Ghia Porsche Carrera GT Nissan Titan Ferrari 430 Spyder

http://www.toytruckcity.com/19gmcfucobus.h...gmcfucobus.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All yours just for $79.99 (kinda pricey IMO for a 1/64th scale).

Just found this one this past weekend; couldn't pass on it! The color is corral (pinkish) over white, although the pics make it look more redish over white. The funny thing is that it's not even listed on the back of teh card with the rest of the cars in the series.

About half for my son, and half are mine. I may take some individual snaps of GM cars to add to this thread.

GM is a vehicle supplier for the upcoming (7-4-07) live-action "Transformers" movie, and there are already some shots out of a couple of the car/robot toys. See the links below and click on "NEXT" to the upper-right of the pic: Solstice Some kinda GMC truck thing There's also supposed to be a new concept Camaro, but I couldn't find any pics of that one. I'm quite stoked at being able to combine my love of GM w/ my Transformers geekitude! Enjoy!

OK, here's some recent finds... The Avanti isnt technically GM, but under the skin she is.....

I have not found any scale models of the HHR on the market..... anywhere! Has anybody out there seen any, or are aware of any being made? This is another area where GM marketing has dropped the ball!

Another brand does the IROC. I like it.

Matchbox Show Returns - September 25th! If you're a collector or fan of Matchbox cars then we have just the event for you. The Diecast Toy Exchange is hosting a Matchbox Collector's show here at the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum (AACA) on Sunday, September 25 from 9AM to 4PM. The event will allow visitors to add to or begin a Matchbox collection as all cars will be for sale. Vendors will be showcasing toy cars from the entire history of Matchbox -- from the first car in the 1950's all the way through present day vehicles. To support this event, the AACA Museum is offering $5.00 admission (half the normal admission price) to encourage visitors to at…

Not the best quality pic, but you get the idea...

While I'm not a fan of the Zingers style cars, I couldn't pass up a Van Halen themed item. And the Auto World square bodies have been tough to find, but got one today.

Here are the latest HW Classics releases.

Does anyone know where i can find a Ford Aerostar diecast? not a hotwheels tho.

The topic in the lounge about step-side pickups made me think to put these up. Both of these are currently available on the pegs. And the coming soon Hot Wheels answer to the pickup.

New stuff.... love the Christmas reset.

Maisto has released this Solstice in a 5 pack. They also released the SS Concept and the Cheyenne from a few years ago. No pics of those two yet.

Yes, you read that right... it amuses me...

Yesterday was a good day for collecting... these are just the GMs...

So does anyone have any info on when any company is going to offer either the CTS-V or the CTS-VR in a Plastic model?

http://www.solsticestuff.com/catalog/displ...ategory_id=1093

Coming soon, the Ultra Hots line with Real Rider rubber tires. Others in first release: Ford Anglia Panel Truck Shelby Cobra 427 '69 Dodge Charger '56 Ford Panel Truck '65 Mustang Convertible Other GM in series: '70 Camaro RS '50s Chevy Truck '58 Vette '56 Nomad '57 Chevy '64 GTO '65 GTO

Been waiting for this one...

Found these this week...

1973 Pontiac Firebird (Trans Am): http://www.hotwheelscollectors.com/Library/ImageViewer/?source=sneaks&nid=null&cid=null&smid=null&ContentType=SneakPeek-HWC&sid=3380

A repaint of the ZR1 in dk gray is in the first batch of '10 MB cars.

I have been looking around but cant seem to find any of these Diecast cars or models. I prefer the diecasts though. 1969 Plymouth Satellite 1973 Monte Carlo If some one finds these I would be shocked 1980 Olds Omega or Chevette Any year Chevy Sprint 1980-85 Chevy Scottsdale's 1985 chevy Blazer 2 door a Bubble Caprice 91-93 2002 GMC Sierra if any one finds one of these it would be very much appreciated!!!

First Edition Firebird and cool '57...

From the Transformers cars. The car is actually way darker blue than the flash on my camera makes it look, and panel on the doors is light blue metallic.

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M2 Machines Auto-thentics Release 19 Trucks, releasing now (which means I'm on the hunt for these two): 1958 GMC Suburban Carrier and V-8 Engine - Cape Blue and Dover White Top: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Small Window Step Side - Yukon Yellow and White Top: The other trucks in this series include: 1951 Studebaker Truck (Service Utility Body) 1956 Ford F-100 - Light Gray (Stake Body) 1956 Ford F-100 - Springtime Yellow (stepside pickup) 1957 Dodge 700 COE - Sublime Green (COE stepside pickup) Link with pics: http://www.diecastal...elease19-2.aspx

New Auction Block Cars.... also in sereis a blue w/ white top Buick GS.

The Fairfield Mint catalog came today. In addition to the standard Tri-5s, Vettes and Pickups, here are some of the more interesting selections. Also noted was the fact that limos and hearses seem to be gaining popularity amongst die-cast collectors.

I grew up with a Carvel Ice Cream store in my town that we went to a lot.... don't see many around though their ice cream cakes are sold in many grocery stores (Acme, Wegman's, Shop-Rite). Was surprised to see a HW's series in Carvel's name at Wal-Mart last night.

Enjoy!

Picked up this years Hallmark ornaments this weekend... The Classic American Cars Series was a T-bird. The All American Trucks Series was a yellow SSR. And... a no series ornament this year is the Corvette Stingray Concept (also known as Sideswipe). There is no Transformers tie-in with this, so this may be the first semi-realistic rendering of this car.

New Johnny Lightning.

I really like this one.

Like lots!

Greenlight Anniversary Set Sorry its sideways