QUOTE: Originally posted by BugBomber66 the High Speed models distributed by Schuco can be seen at www.schuco.de and are $4.50-$5.50, even for sets including a caravan and multi-car sets. also a LOTof racing cars and a lot of new models / colors being released soon. i currently have a first order of 44 cars from a new contact in Germany that can order them from a distributer, I will post his contact info when my order is completed successfully. shipping will be a killer but well worth it. they often have limited editions also. they have a big variety of tractor-trailors, emergency vehicles, even a few military tanks! There is a snow plow on page 4 of the 1:87/Cars section. not sure how much the tractor-trailors run, will ask about them for my next order (when this one is done). thought some of ya's might like to see their selection at least
Jim
I picked up one of the new Malibu trucks. It's a pretty nice model, especially for four dollars, but I noticed something: Malibu apparently has done a licensing deal with International but the truck I picked up was most definitely a Freightliner Columbia.
The only new models in the car collections are the Corvette, Lamborghini and Ford Taunus. The "new to you" models are retired Schucos. There's some debate about the Taunus (NOT Taurus, the Taunus was a small German Ford); some Europeans think it was a model proposed to Schuco that Schuco turned down because it was so poor; something that's a bit unusual for High Speed.
JimPeters wrote:....Wal-Mart obviously got the message that WE like these little cars and if they put them in their stores, we will buy them!....
Actually, a lot of people are getting the message. HO is one of the few diecast segments left that isn't hopelessly overcrowded and modelmakers are looking for new opportunities. This is actually kind of amusing. Less than two years ago, I was at the New York International Toy Fair, the annual trade-only show. I had manufacturer after manufacturer tell me there was no market for 1:87 in the U.S. I even had the vice-president of a major diecast manufacturer tell me it was impossible to make a decent model in 1:87 diecast. At the same show, Model Power was showing me advance samples of their latest Model Power Minis. I guess no one told High Speed or Welly that what they were doing was impossible.
Hi Guys,
I went to Wal-Mart today and picked up a set of 5 cars for $7.98. They are as follows:
Volkswagen Bus, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswageb Karmenn Ghia, Mercedes 300 SL Wing Door and a Porshe 356B 1959.
Unfortunately, the box only mentions the "year" on the Porshe so I don't know if the other cars are Pre-1960, which is the era of my layout.
Anybody out there who has bought these cars know the years the other cars were produced?
Thanks,
Mondo
Walmart now has, atleast in Mankato, MN, HO scale semis. Theyre made by Malibu which must not have gotten liscensing for them becuase they all have a hint of generic to them. But they all look familiar. There are 4 of them out now and are as follows,
White Peterbilt
Brown Kenworth W900
Blue Freightliner Columbia
Red Kenworth T600
They all have full sleepers, mirrors, crossover platforms on the chassis, individual rubber tires, and have metalic automotive finish paint.
-Tom
mondotrains wrote: Hi Guys, I went to Wal-Mart today and picked up a set of 5 cars for $7.98. They are as follows: Volkswagen Bus, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswageb Karmenn Ghia, Mercedes 300 SL Wing Door and a Porshe 356B 1959. Unfortunately, the box only mentions the "year" on the Porshe so I don't know if the other cars are Pre-1960, which is the era of my layout. Anybody out there who has bought these cars know the years the other cars were produced? Thanks, Mondo
The Mercedes Gullwing is a 1954-1955 model. The Beetle, Samba and Karmann-Ghia models are actually based on 1960s prototypes but you're probably good to go unless you run across a VW purist. The first VW Beetle hit the U.S. in 1949 and the Samba bus was introduced in 1951 but VWs did not appear in any quantity in the U.S. until 1955, when Volkswagen set up its own distribution network. The Karmann-Ghia first appeared in the U.S. a year later.
Bill C.
bcawthon wrote: mondotrains wrote: Hi Guys, I went to Wal-Mart today and picked up a set of 5 cars for $7.98. They are as follows: Volkswagen Bus, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswageb Karmenn Ghia, Mercedes 300 SL Wing Door and a Porshe 356B 1959. Unfortunately, the box only mentions the "year" on the Porshe so I don't know if the other cars are Pre-1960, which is the era of my layout. Anybody out there who has bought these cars know the years the other cars were produced? Thanks, Mondo The Mercedes Gullwing is a 1954-1955 model. The Beetle, Samba and Karmann-Ghia models are actually based on 1960s prototypes but you're probably good to go unless you run across a VW purist. The first VW Beetle hit the U.S. in 1949 and the Samba bus was introduced in 1951 but VWs did not appear in any quantity in the U.S. until 1955, when Volkswagen set up its own distribution network. The Karmann-Ghia first appeared in the U.S. a year later. Bill C.
Interestingly the old style beetles were still being produced in Volkswagen's Mexico assembly plant as late as November 2003
Don't forget Norscots Construction Minis. I have picked up 4 models of three construction pieces @ 199 apiece
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Cat 906 Wheel loader
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MP 53 on the BNSF Topeka Sub
I just got back from the Wally Worlds in my city and one had just gotten a Shipment of Street Whipz models. The models are HO one is a 74 Ford E100 custom van and the other is a 75 Dodge D100 custom van. The Ford comes in either Red w/black graphics or Black w/gold graphics. The Dodge comes in dark tan w/gold and black graphics. The models are 1.97 each. The other Wally World had the Porsche Cayenne Turbos on clearance for 1.00 ea
jbaakko wrote: 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.
One Track Mind wrote: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
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.
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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