Backlot Diecast #002
Interesting diecast auctions, news and more, including lots of Matchbox auctions, the new Hot Wheels E46, and new releases from Tarmac Works.
Round 2 — some more auctions this time, there is some cool stuff up for grabs right now. As always, let me know what you think and what you’d like to see in future editions. Newer Hot Wheels? Redlines? Other brands?
Below I’ve included sections on:
Auctions: Interesting auctions from eBay, Facebook etc.
News: New Volvo casting from Tarmac Works
The Score of the Week
Auctions worth tracking right now:
This lot of 25 FJ40 Land Cruisers including Hot Wheels, JL and Matchbox (link) — an awesome casting from all of them. This is a cool set — currently bidding at $50.
I haven’t collected that many of the Fast & Furious sets — but the Euro Fast set is out now and I will be on the hunt for this one — the white E46 M3 is probably going to be one of those top 5 castings for 2020 (the E36 isn’t to be missed either). Wheel Collectors has it but maybe you can find at your local store too.
This is a small lot — but another one of my favorite MBX castings — the BMW M1 Coupe in red and orange (link). Currently just at $2 (plus shipping).
If you collect any semi trucks this one might catch your eye — a lot of 7 Matchbox Convoy trucks from the late aughts. Some nice cargo haulers in there, and the Yamaha truck caught my eye. Currently bidding at $50 for the set.
The seller didn’t take great pics here, but if you look close you’re see some nice Matchbox castings in this Lot of 49 that are pretty nice. This include Land Rovers, the Unimog, Porsches, Bentley Continental and Jaguars. This era of Matchbox from about 10 years ago is a big part of my collection. Currently bidding at $44 which is pretty reasonable for this lot.
Lots of Matchbox this time around — here is a set of 6 that just started hitting Walmart. If you don’t have a Walmart in your area or are quarantined or whatever it is, some sets are popping up on eBay, like this full set. The Datsun 510 in green rally racing livery is definitely going to be added to my collection. Currently bidding at $18 when you factor in the shipping.
Some American Muscle — the Power Trip Car Culture set is out now too. Hard to pick a favorite out of this set but that Barracuda with the Mopar deco looks like a gem. Going for about $36 with shipping on eBay right now.
Tarmac Works does the Volvo Flying Brick (kind of)
I haven’t collected any Tarmac Works in a while — but I do have about 20 in my collection and the attention to detail and authentic racing decos are really top notch. They have two new versions of the Volvo 850 Estate which are completely awesome.
Here is a link to the racing version, and here is the yellow one.
Score of the Week: The Auto Palace Big Rig
I picked this up last night on Scott Tyler’s live auction on the Hot Wheels Pit Stop page on Facebook (need to be a member). Scott has awesome lots, with some competitive bidding. Tons of rare Cal Custom variations, and the Gold Countach from the Revealers prize that rarely pops up.
What did you guys pick up this week? Feel free to share at backlotdiecast@gmail.com.
Thanks all!