1995 Flintmobile vs 2013 Flintmobile

Here's a head to head comparison for the 1995 & 2013 Flintmobile

I wouldn't say the 2013 is a remake version of the 1995, because its a different car after-all

The 1995 is a longer version or should I say the "sedan" version of the Flintmobile which has 4 seats, while the 2013 is the "roadster" which only have to 2 seats

Both car has been seen in the film used by Fred (and Barney) and their whole family

2 Seated version

4 seated version

In my account the 1995 car has slightly won this battle, it has more details and accurate type of wheels. Unlike the 2013 which uses small wheels under the rolling rock wheels. But the 2013 got the correct lower frame, a Y shaped log with a straight base.The 1995 shouldn't have a 2nd pillar to withstand the roof.

Front view

Closeup 2013 Flintmobile

Closeup 1995 Flintmobil

Higher View

Lower View

Movie Themed Collection

Here's something from my collection. I'm a huge fan of Movie Diecast especially from movies / tv series that I watched when I was a kid. Hot Wheels has started it all by releasing the first Batmobile back in 2004 then it continues till now. When they releasing the Ecto-1 Ghostbuster, I knew I must have one.. then came Delorean Back To The Future, The A Team Van, KITT and this year they releasing more movie themed car such as the remake version of the Flintstones Flintmobile, Scoby Doo's Mystery Car, Batman Live and also they are planning to release Retro Entertainment series which should be delivered early 2013.

Mattel surely wont be making several movie cars due to exclusive copyrights issue such as
Duke of Hazzard's General Lee - Johnny Lightning
Mr Bean's Morris Mini - Corgi

Here's some of my collection, I forgot to include my 2012 Batman 5 Pack and my Ecto-1 to this group photo

my movie themed diecast

If you are also up to movie themed diecast, please also visit this site bellow. I'm sure you'll find more interesting stuff for reference
http://www.hollywood-diecast.com/

If you hapen to speak Bahasa, please visit this thread at Kaskus
http://www.kaskus.co.id/thread/000000000000000008133582/diecast-from-movies/1

2013 HW Superized (Hidden) Treasure Hunt - Toyota 2000GT

The word just in !! Hot Wheels just released their latest Superized (Hidden) Treasure Hunt, its the Toyota 2000GT. I'm guessing that this is another piece of art by the great Jun Imai

Just love how Mr.Imai bringing the classy nostalgic Japanese lineup to Hot Wheels. For this 2000GT, the metallic burgundy is just simply gorgeous !!

And I get the feelings that this beauty wont be available in the pegs :( and the price will be sky high, just like last years Superized Ferari 599XX

Pic Property of japanesenostalgiccar.com

Pic Property of japanesenostalgiccar.com

Source of information:
http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/2012/12/28/minicars-2013-hot-wheels-toyota-2000gt-treasure-hunt/
http://t-hunted.blogspot.com/2012/12/bomba-um-modelo-inedito-como-super-t.html

Mono Diecast Goes Multi-Language (well sort of..)

Just simply click on this link on the top of the page and it will automatically direct you to translated version by google translate. Choose the language you want and voilla !!

Hopefully by next year I'll be able to make this blog bilingual (English / Bahasa)

Hot Wheels Boulevard 2013 - Datsun 510 Bluebird Wagon

Just read the news today that Hot Wheels will be releasing a new Datsun 510 Bluebird Wagon on their 2013 HW Boulevard series. I found a picture on japanesenostalgiccar.com which they took during a sneak preview at this year’s Japanese Classic Car Show. This been also confirmed by the T-Hunted Blog

Again this has been another great piece of art from Jun Imai

Pic courtesy of JNC.com

Pic courtesy of JNC.com

This car will be available in January 2013 in the Hot Wheels Boulevard L Dash Case, which will also consist of the following cars

- '71 Datsun Bluebird 510 Wagon,
- Renault 5 Turbo,
- '71 Nissan Skyline GTR,
- '55 Corvette,
- '84 Pontiac Fiero.

Not a fan of the pale green color thought

Source:
http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/
http://t-hunted.blogspot.com/

Update: Some sketch drawing blueprint on the Datsun 510 Wagon from http://autoautomobiles.narod.ru/

Combo of the week !!

2012 HW Premiere - Mystery Machine

2012 HW Showroom - Volkswagen Kool Kombi

Nice !!

Hot Wheels TV Series - 1966 TV Series Batmobile

Growin' up watching this awesome TV Series back in the 80's. I prefer the original TV Series than the new Batman (and Robin) movies. And who could possibly forget the iconic fight scene? PAW!, POW!, PAM!! LOVE IT !!!!

Red Mobile-Phone, LOVE IT !

To the Bat-Mobile !!!

HW Regulars 1:64

PS: Sorry, not a fan of the 2012 Halloween Cars

HW Batman 1:50

Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt 2012 (Correction: 2011) - Datsun 240Z

Always been a huge fan of Datsun 240Z or also known as Nissan Fairlady Z coupe. One of the sexiest sports car ever build. My first encounter with this beauty is back in college, I was sitting around on the sidewalk, when then suddenly a beautiful white Fairlady pass by.. a moment that I will never forget till today.

When Hot Wheels decided to make a 240Z back in 2006, I was craving for one but never got one :( so when the opportunity came in 2011 when they released a Treasure Hunt surely I must have 'em !! Still collecting the TH Regular, coz the TH$ is quite expensive for my wallet. So here they are:

Right - Left: TH Reg Factory Sealed 2011, TH Reg, TH Reg Short Card

The Haul - 6 Oct 2012

Did some hunting a few week ago with my boy Lil' Babaw in a nearby Supermarket. Found some good stuff on the peg. The best thing is that they are having a "Buy 2 Get 1 Free" Promo !!! Whoohoo !!!

Fillin' up the basket !!

And here it is!!

HW City - '70 Toyota Celica

HW Showroom - BMW 2002

HW Showroom - Ferarri 458 Spider

 

 

HW Showroom - Custom '58 Ford F-100

HW City - Silverado Police

HW Showroom - Nissan Titan

HW Imagination - Ford F-150

I put the Nissan Titan up for sale and just within 30 minutes I managed to sell 3 pcs of them. The Titan was a huge favorite here in Indonesia.

Mayday !! Pics Gone !!!

Hey? Where's most of my picture gone?

I used to link picture from my facebook account. And it seem since facebook has change their visual setting most of the pics that I post here magically disappears.. oh well gotta find another way to host my pics and post it here then..

I'll try to fix my previous old posts, hopefully I can find some time this weekend

'65 Impala

Gotta love these '65 Impala.. I call it "the goat from hell" tampo.. from 2008 lineup

Still in hunt for the red one

BABAW'S HOT WHEELS GARAGE

Please do visit my online shop, BABAW'S HOT WHEELS GARAGE

 http://www.facebook.com/babaw.garage

Most of them are my from my collection or some are doubles from my collection. If you want to trade please do drop me a message

All prices are in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)

Happy shopping y'all :D

Feb 2012 Hauls

For the last 2 weeks I've bought several addition to my growing collection. I guess I've already exceeded this month's budget. Therefor no more purchase from this day, well at least until i receive my payment by the end of this month :)

First 2011 HW DC Comics Series, definitely a great piece. Can't miss these two, a Joker's '56 Chevy Nomad and Wonder Woman's Deco Delivery. I'm thinking of getting Superman's '56 Ford Truck also next month

Then I picked up these two at the peg HW 2012 All Stars Ferarri 458 Italia and 2011 Heat Fleet '56 Ford F-100. Already have several  '56 Ford F-100, a great addition

These Matchbox also got it from the peg, MBX Highway 1975 Chevy Van and MBX Mountain Jeep Wrangler Superlift

I also lucky enough to grab this hot selling HW Batman 5 Pack from the peg, I was only interested with Bat Tumbler and Joker Bone Shaker.. definitely a MUST HAVE (for more detail pics of these please visit here: http://kownphotography.blogspot.com/2012/02/batman-5-pack.html) I think I'll keep mine in thepack for a while

Last I got these two oldies but goodies :) a 1995 HW Mod Bod Hummer and a (blue card) 1992 HW '56 Flashsider.. SUPER SWEEETTT !!!

Valentine's Hummer

It's Valentine day today, and everywhere you look its always Pink, the word LOVE, heart shaped everything, flowers and the list don't stop there. Therefore I'll post one of my tackies yet one of the coolest Hot Wheels around.

Its a 1995 HW MOD BOD Series Hummer colored in shocking pink with some flower pattern and the word Love.. the perfect combination between the roughest toughest car ever build with some tacky girlie theme

London Bus Collection

I've been a London's Bus (either a Double Decker or a Routemaster) fan for all my life. From the first time I saw it on the movies to my London trip back in 1989. I was fortune enough to ride a Routemaster but my (late) mother doesn't allow me to go to the 2nd level. They said its not safe for foreigner to take a bus upstairs on night. So we sat on the front near the bus driver.

From that on I want to collect London's Routemaster Bus to keep the memories alive, especially with my mother.

My Route Master collection

Here is my first Routemaster, bought it back in London in 1989. The paint its not in a very good condition due its age and also been played by my nephew, but as I said before a toy is made to be played with. Its made 1:64 by Seerol Die Cast, UK. Turns out that Seerol were originally produced by corgi in 1983

The Base: Seerol Die Cast Model

I also have these old Matchbox, they are not Routemaster. The Leyland Titan bus, its also in a played with condition, got it from ebay a few years ago

 

last I have these 2010 Matchbox Route Master bus, still looking for the red one. A Routemaster is destined to be in Red