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They were well received and getting along with all the other JL's just fine. The "Day of the Dead" Volkswagen bus is the real show stopper though. It's pretty hefty when in hand too. I'm digging' it!

Anybody else get this VW bus on the pre-order sale a couple months back? Mine was on the slow boat but finally arrived yesterday. I placed the order with Auto World on June 16, 2026.

It's not a very big collection yet but I sure do cherish for all the detail and graphics. Don't quote me but I believe that Ed Roth is the artist for these very recognizable graphics.

What I have to date is what's in this picture. I'm always looking for more or new Rat Fink die cast. I really enjoy them. I have a mountain of traders if you have any Rat Fink die cast to sell or trade. I even have a few RF traders.

Anyone else impressed with or collecting RF examples or am I the only one?

First time I've ever bought a Tarmac brand die cast. I like what I see in this photo andcasting. It looks almost like an art piece. It's all white with shading lines accentuating the curves. I thought it was silver when I ordered it. The only drawback I see in all of this is that I would have to place orders to obtain these because I have never seen this brand in all my travels and hunts. Can this Tarmac brand be purchased off of a shelf anywhere in the states?

I'm very impressed with this casting. Anyone else collect this brand?

Now I just need to track down the one missing casting to complete this eclectic set. Wish me luck!

I never really paid much attention to Matchbox power grabs, but this year for some reason, my attention has been drawn to them in a big way. I've actually started collecting these, but the reason for that is largely because of finding examples like the one I found today this is an absolutely amazing looking casting and I hope they keep up the good work.

This is approximately four to five years in now.

TLDR: On a scale from 1-10, what would you rate this display method used for a small diecast collection?

So here is my latest idea. The shadowbox frame obtained from the Goodwill store. White Styrofoam poster board to fit four layers deep into the shadowbox frame was obtained from the Dollar store.

I traced the cars and cut out the silhouettes in the styrofoam that enabled me to effectively mount my funny cars. I like it but what do you think? It was only large enough to fit a small fraction of my funny car collection but I can always go bigger in the future and repurpose the frame using new styrofoam poster board.

The guys at Matchbox just don't ever seem to let up in their efforts to be Mattel's #1 die cast manufacturer and there are some that would argue that in many ways they already are.

The "Sherp" I found today in a power grab box contained a vehicle I had not even heard of prior to today and is just one more feather in the cap of Matchbox for bringing yet another unique die cast to the collectors world. Not only is the Sherp unique but it also looks absolutely fantastic in the rendition that Matchbox has provided. All in all, for $1.35 at Fred Meyer, it left me happy as a lark at having found this unexpected treasure.

But alas, it was just a beautiful paint job on a whimsical casting. I am still very happy with this little beauty nonetheless. Isn't it just so vibrant and pretty?

Here is an exceptionally beautiful casting of an iconic pick up truck produced by an ever growing in popularity die cast car manufacturer, Auto World. The Good Year livery looks fantastic on the side doors. I anticipate a very warm welcome for this casting by all die cast collectors but especially by square body fans in particular.

Picture 01: initial feelings of elation, surprise and genuine giddy excitement at having found the Matchbox '74 Ford F-100 Ranger in all its exquisite glory and wonder.

Picture 02 and 03: suddenly the mental radar detection siren begins whirring lightly slowly building to an ear splitting crescendo as I come to the nightmarish realization that the blister has devastating damage to the front end of it without any redemptive plans or ideas blooming into fruition.

Picture 04, 05 and 06: frantically searching the dark crevices of my mind for a solution to this obvious dilemma I have an idea spring forth with such ferocity that it causes me to stumble right there in the middle of the toy aisle of Target making me drop said Ford truck casting by Matchbox. As I recovered the truck which had loosed itself free of the confinements of the blister and landed on the floor I was suddenly awash with wonder and amazement at the sheer beauty and silky rough touch of the truck and i could no longer contain my excitement overflowing from every nerve in my body!

So yeah, it was quite a night at Target with my Matchbox Ford pick up truck.

I can’t help myself from buying these old display cases from the Goodwill when I see them. They’re so inexpensive and versatile. Most appear to be old display cases for watches, jewelry or some other collectible but they don’t come suited for displaying die cast cars. That is until I completely gut them,cut new shelves for them custom fit for 1:64 scale die cast cars. Maybe add a bit of paint or stain to match and voila! Now I have two custom built display cases for my loose die-Cast car collection.

What are your thoughts?

Never dreamt I’d make it this far but I guess that’s what happens when Reddit becomes part of my daily habits. Next stop? See you all in the grass!

I feel like the orange wheels were more than just a little improvement but a necessary huge improvement! He about you?

Not gonna lie, cash will be king for anyone wishing to purchase this lil guy but I have a disease that compels me to hear and seriously consider any and all trade offers. So there you go, hope to hear from you soon.

This message is brought to you from a collector residing in the Pacific Northwest state of Washington within the Puget Sound metropolis.

The least I will part with this for is $100 but I've seen it sell for considerably more so just know that I will take the highest offer if there are multiple parties expressing interest.

I had this little guy in one of my old Army wooden ammo box's with a couple hundred others. This box of die cast consisted mostly of loose castings I had bought at the Goodwill one sandwich baggie at a time over the last year or so.
I began sorting through these cars methodically but I would occasionally look up any castings I thought looked cool and check the history and maybe even the value on them. I nearly fell over when I checked this little guy out.

It will be selling or trading this beauty so as to enhance other areas of my collection very soon! Thank you Matchbox dieties for your very gracious gift!