Jason: Kena your road car poison... can't hold myself from investing in these AA models...

Yeap it's the AA Reventon you taking about, but in 1/43 scale...


Will try to take outdoor photo... but my photo skills sucks mate...

This post has been edited by REALCollector: May 9 2009, 11:09 PM

Myke: Great photo skill you got there... Very tempting Enzo...

One more exotic car will be joining these gems soon.... clue: a super car that has the word "GT" in it's name tag.



This post has been edited by REALCollector: May 21 2009, 03:43 PM

jchue73: Thank you. Yeap! you are 80% right. It's a Gemballa Mirage GT

more photos soon...

Anyway, does anybody know where to get the Ferrari Challenge F430 Modena Cars Racing Champion 2006 Elite Edition item #L7113 ?

The champion cars always hot items out there... I think it might be difficult to get now... you may try ebay.... good luck!

Jason: It's always a joy to browse your collection here... Oh! it's winter over your side there... I hate winter!!! Victoria weather is sometime very unforgiving... windy!!! make sure you don't hang your clothes outside your apartment... ha.. ha.. ha...

tkt: I should be back to hometown next month... do contact me if you still want those plastic cars!!! I hate that 1:38 Shell Ferrari - it remind me of that nasty guy! Ronnie... Tai ko tkt! mind to help me to get rid of them all...

-> though working at the foreign land... it can't stop me from collection 1/43 models... Just splashed RM1.2K on my collection this month .... few more BMW models should arrive in a month or two, hope that's my last acquisition for this year (nearly meet my pre-set quota)...


here's the Mirage GT...




coming soon...

----> a car that own the top gear race track - beating the CCX!
----> HOT! ebbro model - SOLD OUT in first 2 weeks since released...
----> SOLD OUT Minichamps Le Mans collection...
----> and lots more...

This post has been edited by REALCollector: May 30 2009, 06:59 PM

Jason: No doubt your collection already exceeded RM10K. In fact you can't buy much with RM10K in these days... but some naive forumer (Poor Ronnie) out there thought we are trying to show off by mentioning the estimated $$ spent on this very expensive hobby... He got it totally wrong!!!

Ok! let's forget about that bad ass...

Yeap that Gemballa Mirage GT is by Spark models.

This model was selling real fast! Like the Xanavi Nismo GTR, it was sold out in less than 2 weeks WORLD wide since it released... If you can find one, I'm sure it won't come cheap... Just got lucky to pick this up recently after such a long wait - (pre-order since mid March). The retailed for the Wedsport IS350 is about 6300 Yen (approximately RM250)



My theme for June 2009 ... All about Toyota Race cars



One more super car from recent purchase...


the Gumpert Apollo close challenger...




CLK LM 1998



In fact I've been searching for this model since OCT last year... really lucky for get the precious model for a bargain price recently...

Toyota GT-One (TS020 in Japan)

- Like the CLK LM, I've been searching high and low for Minichamps Toyota GT-One, since I started to build my Toyota race car collection last year... Unfortunately, it was SOLD out world wide and Minichamps doesn't has any intention to release second batch in near future... So I was damn lucky cause an Aussie seller put this on auction in ebay recently and I pay the full price for this classic.... approx: RM170 is a bargain buy.. cause you can't find it (by Minichamps) anywhere else... I got the low budget 1/43 model by High Speed.. it just doesn't match with my other Ebbros' Toyota... pai se to post it here... the head (high speed TS020) is somehow imbalance...

This post has been edited by REALCollector: Jun 2 2009, 01:02 AM

-vip3rleon9-: Thank you... now I'm waiting for Spark to release the Ascari A10...

subaru22b: It depends on what model you are looking for. You can get pretty good price for certain item from certain seller... so do your market research before commit to buy.. In general most of online stores are safe to shop. Always insist to pay via paypal... never reveal your card no. to the seller... Happy diecasting.

Myke: It nice to hear from you again. Just forget about that kid Ronnie, I really got pissed off in the Shell Ferrari forum after he gave me
some bad remarks in public.. .Well, he can only afford the plastic RM8.90 model that's why he made all those fuss... I'm sure he don't dare to post here as he don't have the guts to show his collection... I nearly give up posting here as I find most Malaysian collector don't quite appreciate the excitement and frustration we diecasters facing. I feel that SGDC collectors are very supportive and willing to share ideas... do visit my post there... OH! our Tai Ko Spikey do have a showcase there too..

Any new haul frm you? I'm sure you are up for something BIG!!!

Kyosho (BTS): I'm so grateful a seller like you are looking into collector interest.. Big thumb up from me... hope your business turn into an empire soon...

Based on your PM, I think your price is quite reasonable after putting into consideration of "RISKS" that incurred when buying them frm overseas e.g. top up insurance, custom duty, loss and damage in transit... I strongly recommend collector who are looking for hassle deal.. do go to this seller...

I hope you also considering to stock items from other brands like: Spark, Minichamps, EBBRO, IXO and also... Vitesse... I like their Rally car.. none Malaysia Distributor yet in Malaysia...

Myke: That's another stunning AA GT-R (GT) from your collection ... Can't wait to see your new project....

Jason: Absolute stunning the Mercedes collection you got there... till I got poisoned and get one of your CL63 in 1/43 scaled...

Aurion: Superb BMW model you got there... You are BMW freak!!! Really looking forward to open the parcel that fill with BMW race cars from UK soon (hope minichamps to speed up their production)....


Nissan GTR (R35) - Just browse the official FIA GT site... what a disappointment! after looking at the race 1 result in Silverstone... the Nissan backed GTR that conquered the 2008 Japan Super GT was smoked by it's competitors (e.g. Saleen S7, Maserati MC12 and Corvette Z06)....

The GTR spec that raced in 2009 FIA GT (600 HP - could this be the engine that Nissan gonna put into their V-spec line up???):

Car: Nissan GT-R
Overall length 4730 mm
Overall width 2040 mm
Wheelbase 2780 mm
Track (front) 1670 mm
Track (Rear) 1710 mm
Weight 1250kg according to the 2010 regulation
Type of engine VK56DE
Displacement 5552 cc
Max. horsepower 600hp according to the 2010 regulation
Max. torque > 650Nm
Clutch 5.5"carbon triple plate
Type of gearbox Ricardo 6 speed transaxle
Brake (front) 6 piston caliper with carbon disc and pad
Brake (rear) 6 piston caliper with carbon disc and pad
Type of suspension (front) Double wishbone suspension
Type of suspension (rear) Multi-link suspension
Drive system RWD
Wheel (front) 13.0J×18
Wheel (rear) 13.0J×18
Tire (front) 31/71-18
Tire (rear) 31/71-18

This post has been edited by REALCollector: Jun 7 2009, 12:50 AM

jchue73: Walau! that HPI cost nearly 5 times compare to a normal ebbro GTR... no doubt it's so detail... well i guess not many willing to invest US$150 on a 1/43 model... AA 1:18 GTR below US$110... Kyosho 1:18 GTR about US$92 only....

looking for HPI IS-F ~> http://cgi.ebay.com/1-43-HPI-racing-Lexus-...p3286.m20.l1116

Jason: You must get that R33 to complete your GTR family.

Myke: Fantastic! Tai Ko, pls open your collection blog... you already have
many fans here...

Aurion: Still waiting for Minichamps Z4 Race Version... they keep deferring the production, from March to May... then to June... now to November... (UK)Pound is on the rise... headache!!!

This post has been edited by REALCollector: Jun 9 2009, 10:29 PM

Jason: I told you guys before, our western counterparts (customer satisfaction always on their top priority) are very different than most of the China-man seller in Asia... HK in particular - profit minded... Now, I wonder when that Minichamps gonna release the Z4 and 2009 M3 GTR race version.... hope can complete my BMW collection before Christmas.

subaru22b - That was a very risky packaging you got there! luckily your items are still in good condition.... I recalled! last year I lost one F430 packed in envelope... anyway! congratulation for your new arrival... looking forward for more photos...

Myke: As expected! you are up to something BIG! You really a role model to me.... never rush into making unnecessary purchase and regret about it later. I wish I could control myself from making poor decision in the future...

Tai Ko! I got poisoned by your Impreza WRX too... In fact I bought the BBURAGO 1:32 version last year... I feel Pai Sei! to show to anybody here...
Everytime I visit AA sites, I'm hooked with the Petter Solberg 2008 Monte Carlo race version....... could somebody tell me should I get one more Impreza STI WRC !!!

Cham: Welcome back! nice haul you got there

This post has been edited by REALCollector: Jun 17 2009, 08:39 PM

WAH! (jaw dropping) - how come suddenly this thread become pasar malam... so happening.... very posioned collection Subaru!!! I got one on preorder too.

jchue73: Your this month haul already exceeded 1K for sure.... Looking forward for more photos... yummy! yummy!

Jason: Yeap! the AA do have 2 variation of Z4 race car. I like the red bull one...

Myke: How's your GTR order going? It's nearly 6 mth already... still no news?

Since this week is the Sepang Super GT race... do allow me to spam my super GT collection...












This post has been edited by REALCollector: Jun 18 2009, 09:24 PM

[quote=jchue73,Jun 19 2009, 03:10 AM]
REALCollector: Your postings inspire me to collect Japan Super GT cars. But I'm trying to collect 2008 models at the current moment. BTW, I'm trying to locate the Petronas Toms SC430 high and low and but no luck...
myke: It's not really the modified 722 edition but close... The original Mercedes McLaren SLR as CMC calls it. Some camera phone shots when I received it last week.

Yeap! that Petronas Tom's was selling fast... I guess was sold out in Asia early this year... You can try some UK online stores...
Talking about the Xanavi GTR Champion edition: Yeap! I was considering to get one indeed... but already bought the first race edition released earlier...
Yeap! that GT300 Z4 has the Japanese cartoon on it... looks like a toy car to me... hope AA to release 1:43 soon....

Myke: Not quite sure if I'm gonna to bring in any new models (except those BMW race cars)... running out of space... hope to have my own collection room in short future... looking to invest on properties too ...

Jason: Due to H1N1 Virus has landed in Malaysia, I have to cancel my trip this year... kinda sad ! well there is always next year... any of you guys going?

This post has been edited by REALCollector: Jun 19 2009, 07:09 AM

jchue73: A BIG WOW! JAW DROPPING new haul you got there.... I guess the total items already exceeded RM1K... so you'll have problem running away from custom officer...

From my overseas purchase experience:
-> NEVER buy too many items in one purchase - RISK!!! you don't know where the items gonna end up... could be stolen... or route to elsewhere... I experienced that before.

->IF YOU declare the real value for insurance - then you need to pay high stamp duty...

* These are what I usually do
1. Pack less than 4 items (1/43 models) in one parcel - so able to fit in small box.
2. Never declare the real value... GIFT- CURRENCY VERY IMPORTANT! HK is my favorite!
3. Buy postal insurance if needed... ALWAYS use registered mail/ EXPRESS if you so desperate..
4. ALWAYS stick a fragile sticker....
5. INSIST good packaging from you seller + Bubble wrapping MANDATORY!...

-- that's how I minimize the risk of custom duty and lost in transit--

Should back to Malaysia in next two weeks... really looking forward to combine my new haul with those at home...

This post has been edited by REALCollector: Jun 30 2009, 09:39 AM

You don't have to wait untill next year for the 2009 #1 Motul Nismo GT-R... it's gonna release soon... As for many of the 2009 GT500 cars, you can get them in second half of 2009... whereas GT300 will be slightly after Ebbro completed their GT500 production... I'm waiting for the 2009 APR Corolla Axio too... I guess it's gonna selling like hot cakes too.... have to pre-order early.

Myke: I can't resist and nearly broke my personal record again!!!
Talking about the Aston Martin DBR9. I think car #009 was one of Leman ICON cause it smoked the Corvette last year and won the Le Mans 24
HR GT1 class... Unfortunately Aston Martin factory didn't field any DBR9 this year in GT1 class (excludes privateer teams which unable to
compete with the factory backed Corvettes)... Thereby allowing the Vettes grab the top three podium in 2009 race... Now I hope the DBR9 will stop the Corvettes from dominating the FIA GT - one of the top MC12 driver, "Thomas Biagi" just joined team Luc Alphand Aventures (C6R)... Let's see how Nissan backed GT-R up against these world class racing cars...

This post has been edited by REALCollector: Jul 1 2009, 08:34 PM

REALCollector: Your knowledge on GT cars are insane , from jgtc to FIA GT. How bout DTM, ALMS, BTCC, WTCC ? You into that as well ?
2 bad the GTR dint do too well on its 1st appearance in FIA GT 1st round, its wheel came off half way during the race haha. I think due to drifting it at every corner.

- Thanks mate! in fact I got hooked up by JGTC way back in 2004 when I watched the 30 min, preview on Astro SuperSports...still can recalled that Denso Supra driven by favorite driver "Manabu Orido", now the No.1 driver of RACING PROJECT BANDOH ~ IS350....

Yeap! besides that I'm too following the DTM races - My favorite driver is Timo Scheider, - In general, I love Audi race cars. It's kindda sad that the R15 lost against the 908 FAP HDI in LMP1 recent Le Mans race.. hope they will comeback stronger next year.

WTCC - Not quite following the race - but I'm supporting Yvan Muller...
ALMS - Nope at the moment...

LM - my fav

F1 - So boring this year due to Brawn GP domination....


..This are basically what make my collection rolling by following these racing series....

jchue73: Walau! tai ko... you are collecting like no tomorrow ... hey, don't buy all the good diecast out there... do keep for us ...
- that Hamilton cost a bomb! - if not mistaken - it's a manufacturer limited edition...

I got this one instead...


Baronzemo: haha no doubt Real Collector has unlimited knowledge of race cars in his head... anything about racing can juz seek for his views!
Pai sei la!.. I'm just beginner in motorsports just share with you guys what I read over the web... Do correct me if I'm wrong....

DTM 2008 Champion: Timo Scheider


My favorite SuperGT model - Wedsport IS350:


SCCA Viper GTS


Le Mans 24 HR - Audi R10


Myke & Jason: Yeap! I'm away from my home for nearly two months... now feeling home sick... miss my sweethearts and my 1/43 collections... wanna complete my project here ASAP and go home immediately...

About the new items... nothing special... most of you guys already have them in 1/18... will post them once back to Malaysia.

Aurion: Your collection also growing fast... nice R8 and Lambos... hey, try to custom build a custom Lambo service center or showroom... I saw one collector out there... probably a Filipino, who spent 2 mths to complete his Lambo Service center... very impressive... try to find some photos over the weekend.

Kiloweya: Aiyo! if you really worry about the tyre melting issues, do switch on your Air-Corn 24/7 ... sure no problem...

Feel sorry for Tai Ko tkt too, I apologize... hope you find other source already...

This post has been edited by REALCollector: Jul 2 2009, 10:49 PM

Wow! this thread has changed for the last few weeks... getting happening already... good work fellow collectors!!!

Myke & Aurion: Aiyo! life here is getting boring, I feel as if time is not moving... For your info: there is no shopping mall here... only few shop lot around... can't even see any pub also... therefore can't find any diecast here... But I got internet access, still can buy online
I'm so keen to build up my Ferrari collection, might add one or two redlines models if found the right cars... about the 599XX - heard that red line is planning to produce in limited number (less than 500 pcs worldwide).


Jason: Great Maserati GT... do take some outdoor shoots and show to us... for your info: if you have a chance to visit Mount Buller... last two weeks of August.. the mountains are covered with snow... hey perfect spot for outdoor shooting


Hokuan: oh! sorry to reply your question late: Oh! I never sell my stuff so far... only keep buying.... I hope you know what I mean...


Kabuto: Tai ko! you got it frm MCE again? Let me share with you guys, do buy AA from MCE... other brands e.g. spark, minichamps, ebbro... pls look for cheaper option, MCE usually cost about 15% more (after 10% discount)...


jchue73: come on share with us all your new acquisition...


Since no new model arrive, allow me to share my Le Mans collection:

2007 Luc Alphand - C6R (consider to get the Spark version of Factory backed #63 Corvette)


2007 Aston Martin #006 -


2007 JLOC Le Mans Murchielago RGT


some classic:
CLK - GTR


Gulf Mclaren F1 GTR


Ferrari F40 Le Mans


This post has been edited by REALCollector: Jul 9 2009, 06:54 AM

Aurion: not far from Malaysia... no diecast shop here....

jchue73: Gosh! super poison BBR 430! - yummy, yummy ...(saliva drooling)

Aiyo! I nearly bought that Mika DTM machine from Germany that time... luckily my wife stopped me... if not mistaken the retailed price for that dealer edition is costing somewhere 50 Euros... scary!

Bern Schneider is DTM legend... he is the current holder of most DTM wins.... Like MS, his last DTM season didn't turn out to be a winner... Though I'm the Audi fan, I do support him....

Therefore I quickly order one from Germany last year... a long wait indeed.. but well worth it...
Baronzemo here's my little gem...






Jason: I know how you feel there.... errrr! I hate winter.... it makes my mind freeze too... ha! ha! ha! should go Mount Buller at least once... Oh! ya... one more thing... if not mistaken, there's a very famous Italian restaurant near Victoria market... I used to have pizza there... Schumi did visit that place regularly when he raced in Melbourne... you can find out more with local there...

Let's me share photos when I visit Mt Titlis in Switzerland last year...



- Mount buller is the Aussie version of snow mountain... it's very different than what you see in these photos...

Myke: what I found out, normally 1/43 Red Line Ferrari cost around US$100 to US$130... BBR it could easily cost double that price ... Red Line model is good enough for me for 1/43 scaled... I may invest in BBR one day...

Perhaps, you should take a visit to their official site http://www.redline-models.com/our_models/models_index.html ...

This post has been edited by REALCollector: Jul 9 2009, 08:05 PM

Looks like a Ferrari box... could that be the 599XX?

[quote=jchue73,Jul 9 2009, 08:01 PM]
How can it be a 599XX when it's ot out yet?

pls take a look http://cgi.ebay.com.my/REDLINE-FERRARI-599...p3286.m20.l1116

Myke: In fact I do have few Ferraris arrived yesterday... Now waiting for it's rival models from HK.... will post those cars when back to Malaysia

As for the red line model... hmmm... I'm hunting for the 599XX... will wait and see if there are some reliable supplier frm US. I expect the gem will cost about the same as HPI Nissan GT-R (US$150)... which is more costly than 1:18 AA GT-R...

Other Ferrari models like 360GTC, 550 Maranello ... just get from cheaper brand... after all it's still a 1/43 Ferrari

Just to share with you fellow collectors: last week, somebody broke into one of my colleague house... to my surprise, that thief only took her son collection.... all the Shell Ferraris (including the 2 cases, 2008 & 2009) were gone...

That incident rang my alarm... better keep them in a big box, rather display them in the living room... scary .... I guess big scaled model like 1:18 is more bulky... so should not be that concern....

This post has been edited by REALCollector: Jul 10 2009, 11:18 AM