Saturday, September 19, 2009

Ransom


Yonezawa Cherica Toyota Crown

Tomica Dandy VW with FIAT grill and a Mini Cooper Dandy

Mint in box MATCHBOX LESNEYS



Rare mint in box Toyota Dandys



Tomica Dandy Toyota Crown 1971


Tomica Dandy Toyota Crown 1974


Tomica Dandy Toyota Celica 1600 GT

I arrived back here in Japan yesterday and was kinda sad because I cannot attend the Die Cast Collectors of Philippines Swap meet this coming Sept 20th. I always miss it but I always make sure to make up for the loss.

Do you think these buys made up for the loss for not being able to go to the swapmeet?

I think these buys made up for lost time. Damn! I love Japan!!!!

These cars cost me a small fortune but worth it.

Enjoy! better pics soon.
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17 comments:

  1. HACKENSeptember 19, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Great acquisition mate!! How many you all together?

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  2. BRIAN VESPASeptember 19, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    I bought 5 Japan made Tomica Dandys, 8 Matchbox Lesneys Made in England, 1 Yonezawa Cherica Japan, 2 Tomica Landcruisers( not pictured) and a pair of Tomica limited JGTC autographed by both drivers, the Nissan Nismo JGTC 2004 and 2005.

    thanks for visiting my site Hacken! i do appreciate it. Thanks also for leaving comments. :)

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  3. JDMike's Diecast SiteSeptember 19, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    you dont see those around in our swapmeets hehe! those dandys are awesome and vhtf, congrats Bri!

    btw, is the ralliart white evo7 by epoch still there, the one you told me? how much is it in peso?

    and some good news, Aoshima will be releasing the Lancer EX Turbo (boxtype) in 1:43scale soon in 3 colors (white, black and red) please get me one (white) if you find it there already

    thanks Brian and congrats again! :-)

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  4. UnknownSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    Congratulations, Brian! Your latest hauls serve as a truly worthy consolation for not being able to attend the swapmeet! May your on-going diecast hunt in The Land of the Rising Sun continue to yield more and more awesome surprises! Cheers!

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  5. Jovet's GarageSeptember 20, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    wow, love those Toyota Dandys! you're really lucky to find those nice models in Japan. Congrats bro!

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  6. toyotageekSeptember 20, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    Ohhhh..... I'm drooling at the sight of those Toyota Dandys! Very NICE purchases Brian! You are so fortunate to regularly travel to Japan. :)

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  7. danielhSeptember 20, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    nice haul brian!!! like those toyota dandy, never seen this casting by dandy before! thanks for sharing.

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  8. BRIAN VESPASeptember 21, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    Thank you Mike! good to know you liked latest buys.

    Regarding the epoch, it's gone now. Diecast in Japan does not stay on the shelf for so long especially the old releases.

    regarding the EX turbos, will check em next month because am going to UTAH on Wednesday for a week.

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  9. BRIAN VESPASeptember 21, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    Frank! (technophobia) welcome to my blog! You are my classmate in oldschool diecast collecting. Nice to know you like the hauls. See you Tuesday and check out these oldies.

    Welcome to Diecast Japan!

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  10. BRIAN VESPASeptember 21, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    Thanks Jovet! I am just a little lucky but there is always ebay. However the joy of walking around and hunting for diecast toys are very thrilling.

    Shopping for old diecast in Manila is close to zero lately.

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  11. BRIAN VESPASeptember 21, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    Thanks Toyotageek! Everytime i purchase some oldschool Toyotas I know at the back of my mind you are gonna love 'em. I appreciate your comments.

    more to come!

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  12. BRIAN VESPASeptember 21, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    hey daniel! you are right, these castings are seldom seen outside japan and it was also my first time to see them.

    These Dandys are a bit pricey and cost more than a bnew Kyosho 1:18s. I just have to get em or somebody else will get it within the day.

    more to come!


    believe it or not but my favorite of the bunch are the matchboxes from Lesneys :)

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  13. HACKENSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Japan...nice trip. I just can't find any diecast store there, in fact went to Hokkaido. What I found there are just lovely CRABS!!! I love it!

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  14. BRIAN VESPASeptember 21, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Seafood is the best in Japan! try to google Toyotageeks xanga site and you'll find the address and maps of Japan die cast stores.

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  15. komendaSeptember 21, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    so much to like....WOW and super WOW!
    Congrats!

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  16. BRIAN VESPASeptember 22, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    Thanks Komenda!

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  17. BRIAN VESPASeptember 26, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    I am in Salt Lake City and found the vintage die cast heaven. Pictures soon!

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