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This was fun last year when 250 TR started it at Swifty's. I thought it might be nice to do it again for 2019 in our new Diecast Garage. Here's how Ben introduced the concept...
Here are my top 10 cars I added for 2018. Some old and some new. I thought I’d post them to see if others wanted to share their personal favorites from the year as well. I know it’s hard to choose sometimes but take your best shot. They can be older releases or new releases but just cars that were your personal favorites for the year. If you don’t want to do 10, top 1, top 3, top 20, it all works. What makes them your favorite?
I'll start with two models I've been waiting 28 years to see done stock in small scale, now wonderfully executed by Tomica Limited Vintage Neo. The second generation Honda/Acura Integra. (Click any photo below for a closer look.)
These are very close to my '92 Integra, and I look forward to new colors in the new year, and hopefully someday one that will match mine perfectly.
Next, the Auto World Buick wagon in the blue color and model year that mirrors a Le Sabre that was in the family back in the day. Just outstanding! It's joined by the Greenlight Mustang II, which has finally been done right.
I like to include some older models I picked up for a song, so here are a couple of vintage, blister-fresh Hot Wheels I got for $2 each at a flea market. I've long had other versions of the castings, but patiently waited to find these designs at a nice price.
There were plenty of very nice new Hot Wheels added in 2019, but nothing that qualified for my "Top 10" list.
On the other hand, Matchbox brought many very pleasant surprises that left a lasting impression.
A few years ago if you were to tell me Matchbox would make an '83 Riviera and a '75 Caprice in 2019, I would have bet against it. Yes, the Riviera has a few challenges to nitpick, but it is better in hand than in photos... and one hopes they will fix the error they made with the non-chrome grille/bumper, just as they did with the second run of the Caprice.
Two other sweet surprises are the Subaru SVX and Dodge Charger.
We've already sung the praises of the SVX, but the Charger is an underrated casting that hasn't received it's due, in my opinion. The design is great, and represents the Charger you would most typically see on the road (as opposed to the hi-po models that tend to get done first by Hot Wheels and the premium brands). I'm happy to see this model done so well, and look forward to new colors in the future. Just look at the rear tampos...
The same team is working this magic on many blue-card models, too, like the Bugatti, Jaguar, Land Rover, and various Japanese models this year, but I'm happiest to see my first collecting love -- Matchbox -- thriving into the 2020s.
I hope you like. To quote last year's post again, "Now, it's your turn!"
Here are my top 10 cars I added for 2018. Some old and some new. I thought I’d post them to see if others wanted to share their personal favorites from the year as well. I know it’s hard to choose sometimes but take your best shot. They can be older releases or new releases but just cars that were your personal favorites for the year. If you don’t want to do 10, top 1, top 3, top 20, it all works. What makes them your favorite?
I'll start with two models I've been waiting 28 years to see done stock in small scale, now wonderfully executed by Tomica Limited Vintage Neo. The second generation Honda/Acura Integra. (Click any photo below for a closer look.)
These are very close to my '92 Integra, and I look forward to new colors in the new year, and hopefully someday one that will match mine perfectly.
Next, the Auto World Buick wagon in the blue color and model year that mirrors a Le Sabre that was in the family back in the day. Just outstanding! It's joined by the Greenlight Mustang II, which has finally been done right.
I like to include some older models I picked up for a song, so here are a couple of vintage, blister-fresh Hot Wheels I got for $2 each at a flea market. I've long had other versions of the castings, but patiently waited to find these designs at a nice price.
There were plenty of very nice new Hot Wheels added in 2019, but nothing that qualified for my "Top 10" list.
On the other hand, Matchbox brought many very pleasant surprises that left a lasting impression.
A few years ago if you were to tell me Matchbox would make an '83 Riviera and a '75 Caprice in 2019, I would have bet against it. Yes, the Riviera has a few challenges to nitpick, but it is better in hand than in photos... and one hopes they will fix the error they made with the non-chrome grille/bumper, just as they did with the second run of the Caprice.
Two other sweet surprises are the Subaru SVX and Dodge Charger.
We've already sung the praises of the SVX, but the Charger is an underrated casting that hasn't received it's due, in my opinion. The design is great, and represents the Charger you would most typically see on the road (as opposed to the hi-po models that tend to get done first by Hot Wheels and the premium brands). I'm happy to see this model done so well, and look forward to new colors in the future. Just look at the rear tampos...
The same team is working this magic on many blue-card models, too, like the Bugatti, Jaguar, Land Rover, and various Japanese models this year, but I'm happiest to see my first collecting love -- Matchbox -- thriving into the 2020s.
I hope you like. To quote last year's post again, "Now, it's your turn!"
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