These are not Matchbox cars

Post by **daytime dave** » Sun Jan 15, 2017 6:06 pm

I have collected Matchbox cars for a long time. A few Hot Wheels too. These two are definitely not either of those.

The company is called GreenLight toys. They make all different scale die cast replicas. The two NYC cars are 1/64 scale. The hoods open on both to reveal an engine. They are very detailed. I tried out my wide angle and macro add on lens for my Iphone for these shots. I think they did well. Of the two, I like the auxiliary car the best. It's just cool, mostly because I didn't know they had an auxiliary police force in New York City.

Deadwood Dutch · Post by **Deadwood Dutch** » Sun Jan 15, 2017 6:43 pm

Very nice and detailed diecasts. I really enjoy looking at them, any diecasts. This is the only NYPD diecast that I have, a 1:24 scale 2007 Ford Crown Victoria by Motor Max. Hood and doors open. Note the shotgun secured between the seats. As long as Photobucket stays up, I had these in an old file. url=http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/bmoll ... t.jpg.html]

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Deadwood Dutch · Post by **Deadwood Dutch** » Sun Jan 15, 2017 6:58 pm

As long as we're talking diecasts, I just got this one from Lionel Racing. 2015 Tony Stewart Mobil 1 1:24 scale ARC, hood and doors open. Chevy SS.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Sun Jan 15, 2017 8:54 pm

Those are very detailed. I had lots of Matchbox cars as a kid and Corgi as well.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corgi_Toys

Les · Post by **Les** » Mon Jan 16, 2017 3:13 am

RanchRoper wrote:Those are very detailed. I had lots of Matchbox cars as a kid and Corgi as well.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corgi_Toys

Corgi, Dinky and Matchbox cars were a big part of my childhood, too!

http://www.dinkysite.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinky_Toys

Post by **RanchRoper** » Mon Jan 16, 2017 3:04 pm

Just examining the photos again guys....wow the level of detail is amazing on those police cars.

Post by **daytime dave** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:06 am

That's what got me too. These cars are similar in size to a matchbox. They are a true 1/64 though. It always bothered me that Matchboxes and Hot Wheels were the same size basically.

I have a flatbed from the same company. It is realistically sized. It cost more too. The explorers are larger than the jeep, etc. The full sized pickups are very large compared to the cars. After all the years with Matchbox, it's hard to get used to. But the detail is there with every one.

Thanks for the links to the other diecast toys. The Corgi link was very informational. I have the Corgi Batmobile. A really cool car.

ace73 · Post by **ace73** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 4:35 pm

Sure brings back childhood memories! Growing up in Pittsburgh, we lived at the bottom of a hill....I had just left for the Air Force, so all my 'stuff' was moved to the basement. The house behind us had a broken water main and filled our basement to the rafters! My parents ended up tossing everything and moving! A lot of what now may have been collectible was lost!

Post by **daytime dave** » Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:28 am

I took these to show the different sizes of the vehicles in the proper 1/64 scale.

Les · Post by **Les** » Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:36 am

That's a really nice collection, Dave.

I have managed to find a Green Light Toys vendor over here. They really do make some superb models - I can see another hobby developing.

https://www.minimodelshop.co.uk/model-c ... &count=500

Deadwood Dutch · Post by **Deadwood Dutch** » Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:05 am

All are really so cool and that they go onto the truck. I love the jeep! Nice that you could get a Corning truck.

Post by **Bish1309** » Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:56 pm

You guys have all the cool toys.

Post by **daytime dave** » Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:28 pm

Deadwood Dutch wrote:All are really so cool and that they go onto the truck. I love the jeep! Nice that you could get a Corning truck.

Yes, Corning is closer to me than NYC. When I saw it, I had to have it, so to speak.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:42 pm

Oh man, now I want to play cars.

Post by **daytime dave** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:49 am

RanchRoper wrote:Oh man, now I want to play cars.

See, it's not so much like sharing, but rather more like infecting.

DWD445 · Post by **DWD445** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:39 pm

Cool stuff !!
These are a little smaller

I have a #3 car somewhere, also

Deadwood Dutch · Post by **Deadwood Dutch** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:01 pm

I like those also!

rhill · Post by **rhill** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:40 pm

Besides collecting guns, I also like to collect 1/32 scale slot cars, primarily Scalextric and Carrerra cars. I have a nice track, but most of them are just in the display case.

Post by **daytime dave** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:33 am

There used to be a slot car track near me. Some of the cars were so nice. The owners didn't mind if they crashed, they just repaired them. I saw a how to about making a slot car track. Just no room in the man cave. rhill, I'd like to see your collection if you get a chance.

Post by **daytime dave** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:35 am

Those are very cool cars DWD445. How big are they compared to a Matchbox car?

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