1:87 scale automobiles at Wal-Mart for $1.67

[StillGrande]

The cars are starting to turn up other places.  I saw them at KayBee Toys yesterday.  Of course, they were $1.99 each. 

[RRTrainman]

If you look hard enough you can find trucks, John Deere tractors, and CAT tractors too.

All In 1:87

[N737AA]

See theres alot of greedy people selling them on eBay now starting at $3.98 what a rip

Ya and then charging $6 for shipping.  I have been known to send the bidders a note letting them in on the Wally World price.

Mike in Tulsa

BNSF Cherokee Sub

[N737AA]

See theres alot of greedy people selling them on eBay now starting at $3.98 what a rip

Ya and then charging $6 for shipping.  I have been known to send the bidders a note letting them in on the Wally World price.

Mike in Tulsa

BNSF Cherokee Sub

[fievel]

Walmart only had 3 models left of the Cat Mini's when I  was there.

I purchased  the 315C L excavator for use in N scale. I think it looks good enough.

The other two models were too big for N scale,though.  I told my wife I got a

screamin' deal at only $1.97 !     

I looked at two other Walmarts, but all I could find were some 1/144 tanks,

so I bought  an M4 Sherman tank to put in my downtown park.

[Anonymous]

Bought another one of the NORSCOT mini CAT construction models this evening. The CAT bulldozer I purchased WAS just about right for HO scale. What they are doing is making mini equipment whatever size it needs to be to fit into one of those neat little plastic display boxes. They don't seem to be bother with matching any particular scale, just that it fits into the box. Although I have not purchased more than the two I have mentioned, those of you who are into N scale might want to check out some of these, they may just work for you.
Jim

[Anonymous]

Have you seen the new CAT construction Mini's at Wal-Mart. They are not HO scale but are made by NORSCOT which is the same company that does sell HO construction equipment at LHS, Wal-Mart and K-Mart. These new little vehicles are small but I did pick up a CAT 906 Wheel Loader which looks about the right size for a small front end loader (Bobcat size) for my HO layout. They are nice little models.
Jim

[Milwhiawatha]

some people can be mean when it comes to these cars. I heard that a million times at the LHS, but they were looking at the 442's and the true exclusive cars the owner however said Look at it tell me have you ever seen the same cars like this at your walmart like the 442 the f150 etc he said no and he said thats cause they are model powers only, if you want them by them then dont. Personally I think he handled it nicely because th guy did accuse him of being a thief when I know the guy isnt.

As for the Malibu International cars being on ebay its true I have seen some sellers selling them at 4.95 or even more.

I am sad to say but my Walmart is sold out of the original single packs and last time I checked is out of the 5 packs and had the camper sets but only a few of them

No Semi's but the Walmart in the close city does have them so I go there. As for the nascars last time i checked my Wally world had them but I only picked up a Dale Earnhardt Jr car only driver I like.

As for the semi size I put them next to my Athearn macks and its pretty much the same size what makes them look larger are the sleepers, and top airdams or what ever they are called (brain feeze right now).

 

So thats my posting.Lucky huh lol.

[One Track Mind]

Yep that is good advice from Jim. I've used nail polish remover before to remove tampos from Hot Wheels diecast I wanted to customize...works great.

In fact I finally found some of those HO scale Dodge and Ford vans at Wal-Mart and could not wait to get those graphics off. Could not find the wife's nail polish remover though!

About those greedy folks on eBay selling the Model Power cars, those are NOT the cars from Wal-Mart. The MSRP on those cars is 4.49....so while some of those prices (like a lot of them on eBay) are a lot higher than other places you could buy them, it's not like they bought them for 1.67 at Wal-Mart and jacked the price up.

And on a humorous side note, I did have a customer come in the other day, picked up one of the new Model Power vehicles in the black box with the word "Exclusive" on the front, marched up to the counter, literally stuck it in my face and said "I can kill you on this price, Wal-Mart has these for a dollar."

Now with my brand new positive attitude, instead of saying something smart-alecky like usual, I just replied with an "OK."

[zgardner18]

Hey, Those of you who have purchased any of the new "Street Whipz" Dodge and Ford vans - If you are like me, you like the vans but don't care for the graphics on the sides. Well, I found a very easy way to remove the graphics and not harm the paint. My wife has some acetone-free nail polish remover pads she purchased at Wal-Mart under the brand name "Sally Hansen." Its great stuff for removing the graphics and does not harm the paint. Be careful not to get it on the clear plastic windows, it will fog them. Use the pad to wipe off the graphics then wipe the nail polish remover with a Kleenex tissue. It really works great and looking at the vans, you could never believe anything was on the sides. I'm sure there must be other solvents that will do the same thing but this one works well for me so thought I would share it. Jim

Jim, good advice.  I have 4 of them and I don't care for the graphics.  I was thinking of removing them but didn't know how.  Thanks for the advice.

Is it me or are the semi's from Malibu International a scale too big?

[jeffrey-wimberly]

The Wal-mart here in Leesville has a bunch of those 5 packs. They're selling like hot-cakes.

[Anonymous]

See theres alot of greedy people selling them on eBay now starting at $3.98 what a rip

[N737AA]

I can't believe this thread is still going, I think I started it this time last year, not sure.  I managed to deplete the stock of these cars at my local Wal-Mart (Tulsa area).  I did manage to get enough to populate my automobile distribution center I am building. They look great next to the autoracks with the walthers loading ramps!

I am glad it was a worthwhile thread.  Good luck to those still searching, sounds like Wally World may have a new deal with the 5 packs.  I have not seen those in the Tulsa area yet.

Mike in Tulsa 

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Went to Wal-mart the other night and picked up three vans (2 Dodge's and 1 Ford) and two semi-trucks, 1 Ford and 1 peterbilt.

 

[Anonymous]

Hey, Those of you who have purchased any of the new "Street Whipz" Dodge and Ford vans - If you are like me, you like the vans but don't care for the graphics on the sides. Well, I found a very easy way to remove the graphics and not harm the paint. My wife has some acetone-free nail polish remover pads she purchased at Wal-Mart under the brand name "Sally Hansen."

Its great stuff for removing the graphics and does not harm the paint. Be careful not to get it on the clear plastic windows, it will fog them. Use the pad to wipe off the graphics then wipe the nail polish remover with a Kleenex tissue. It really works great and looking at the vans, you could never believe anything was on the sides. I'm sure there must be other solvents that will do the same thing but this one works well for me so thought I would share it.

Jim

[Chuck Geiger]

I picked up a 24 car case yesterday - (last one) at Wally in Fresno. It was pretty much like the list Jeff posted. I am selling them at the next Simi Valley Swap Meet for MRSP.

[tomytuna]

I just fould the same auto's at wal mart....I have purchased single pcs before when i could fnid them...Now being sold in package of 5...still good price....Tom

[mgutwein]

I've looked for them in Wal Marts in BC as well and have never seen them either - I don't think they ever made it up here.

[mechanic]

I was wondering the same thing.

Ever since seeing this post I've been looking to no avail.

I'm in Ontario Canada though.

Eric

[Stevert]

Well, almost nine months after this thread was started, I finally got to a (Spra)Wall Mart and picked up a few of these.  Actually more than a few but who's counting...    Anyway, better late than not at all I guess.

Steve

[Magnum019]

Has anyone ever seen these in Canada, live in Winnipeg and have never seen them or must have always missed them,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,?????????????????

[Charlie]

I picked up Ricko's 2007 Dodge Caliber from one of my LHS's. Talk about a beautiful car. Painted interior. Amber lights up front and back up lights on the rear. Painted side mirrors, rear window defroster. Painted gear shift selector and center console. Rearview mirror. Vinyl tires and chrome alloy wheels. The car is made of plastice and set me back 11.98

Ch

[Anonymous]

Anyone interested in 1/87 scale NASCAR? I stopped by one of the local Wal-Marts here in Harrisonburg, VA and noticed it now carries cars by Motorsports Authentics. I picked up three: #24 Jeff Gordon-Dupont-Chevy, #16 Greg Biffle-National Guard-Ford, and a #99 Carl Edwards-Office Depot-Ford. They were displayed right next to the Malibu cars and trucks and cost about $2.97 each. Is it time to put a racetrack on your train layouts? By the way I have seen slot car sets in the past that claim to be HO scale but are too large. These new NASCAR models are a true 1/87th scale.

Jim

[bcawthon]

Add the '57 Corvette, the Lamborghini Murcielago, the Ford Taunus sedan and the Jaguar XK and you've got the 5-car sets covered, too.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

This is pretty much the selection at the Wal-mart's in Leesville and DeRidder, Louisiana.

VW Beattle
VW Bus
VW Karmann Ghia
Ford Thunderbird
Shelby Cobra
Porsche Cabrio
Porsche Carrerra GT
Porsche Cayenne
Chevy Camaro
Chevy Belair
Pontiac Firebird
BMW 5 Series
Dodge Viper
Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

I think it's pretty much the same across the country.

 

[Charlie]

Hey Bill (and/or others): I went to Wal-Mart yesterday to see these "HO" Dodge and Ford vans for myself....all I saw were 1/64th scale vans...are we talking about real HO scale vans (in which our 'hood Wal-Mart didn't have any) or are they only available as 1/64th? Anyone know for sure?

 

The Dodge and Ford vans are sold under the name of Street Whipz. If you would like, I can get you a couple. just e-mail me your info. The Fords come in black or red while the Dodge in tan only

Ch

[One Track Mind]

Hey Bill (and/or others): I went to Wal-Mart yesterday to see these "HO" Dodge and Ford vans for myself....all I saw were 1/64th scale vans...are we talking about real HO scale vans (in which our 'hood Wal-Mart didn't have any) or are they only available as 1/64th? Anyone know for sure?

[bcawthon]

    I can get you more in depth, just look at the following page:
http://www.modelrailroadtips.com/index.php?op=Articles;article=7

Checked your site - one correction: the trailer is a European travel trailer. It was originally produced by High Speed for Schuco.

[jbaakko]

    I can get you more in depth, just look at the following page:
http://www.modelrailroadtips.com/index.php?op=Articles;article=7