Flaming-Kuda' Diecast Cars

Some finds in 2011

2011-01-17T06:46:00.000-08:00

To be continue.........

Corgi Toys - Batmobile & Batboat

2010-02-05T21:19:00.000-08:00

Corgi Toys # 267 - Batmobile Corgi Toys # 107 - Batboat & Trailer Released Date : 1967 - 1980

The Batmobile is the automobile of DC Comics superhero Batman. The car has evolved along with the character from comic books to television and films.^[1] Kept in the Batcave, which it accesses through a hidden entrance, the Batmobile is a gadget-laden vehicle used by Batman in his crime-fighting activities.

The Batmobile built for and used in the 1966–1968 live action television show and its film adaptation was a customized vehicle that originated as a one-off Ford concept car of the 1950s.

The TV Batmobile was based on the Lincoln Futura Show Car, originally created by William M. Schmidt and his design team at the Lincoln Styling Department; in late 1965 20th Century Fox Television and Greenway Productions contracted renowned Hollywood car customizer George Barris to design and build a "Batmobile" for their upcoming Batman TV series.

Technical specifications

Curb weight: 5500 lb
Wheelbase: 129 in
Length: 230 in
Width: 90 in
Height: 48 in
Fins: 84 in
Engine: 390 in³, V-8 (atomic turbine)
Transmission: B&M Hydro Automatic (2nd transmission)

Features

This Batmobile's gadgets include a nose-mounted aluminium chain slicer, lasers, rockets, an on-board telephone, radar, dash monitor, on-board computer, and police beacon. If needed, the Batmobile is capable of a quick 180° "bat-turn" thanks to two rear-mounted ten-foot parachutes, and it is equipped with a smoke emitter and a nail spreader to discourage pursuit. Some changes were made during the run of the series, including different license plates, a change in steering wheel, and the addition of extra gadgets such as the rear-facing camera and battering ram.^[13] Other devices included^[14]:

Emergency Bat-turn Lever (releases the Batmobile's parachute that enables quick turns)
Bat-ray (can do many things, such as open van doors)
Automatic Fire Extinguisher
Mobile Batcomputer
Bat Beam
Emergency Tire Inflator
Bat Smoke Screen
Bat-tering Ram (also known as the Bat-ram, used for knocking down reinforced doors)
Voice Control Batmobile Relay Unit
Bat-photoscope (works in conjunction with the Microfilm Crime File back in the Batcave. Through this device a photo from the crime file can be reproduced in the Batmobile.)
Batphone
Police Band Cut-In Switch
Mobile Tracking Scope
Cup holder

- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Next up.......................

2009-12-08T16:27:00.000-08:00

coming soon

Corgi Toys #: 1143 American LaFrance Aerial Ladder Truck

2009-12-06T14:00:00.000-08:00

Corgi Toys No. 1143, American LaFrance Aerial Ladder Truck
Released in 1960s

American Lafrance Webiste : http://www.americanlafrance.com/

Corgi Toys - WWII British Desert Rat Morris Quad Tractor, Limber & 25pdr Gun

2009-11-30T19:48:00.000-08:00

Corgi Toys #909 Quad Tractor, Limber & 25pdr Gun
Released in

Note : Item is original, has not been retouched, repaired or repainted.

The Morris Commercial C8 FAT (Field Artillery Tractor) commonly known as a Quad was an artillery tractor of the British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. It was used to tow medium artillery pieces, such as the 25 pounder gun-howitzer, and the 17 pounder anti-tank gun.

The original artillery tractor design was by Guy Motors based on a Morris C8 4 x 4 chassis in 1937. As demand was greater than the available production capacity at Guy, Morris took on production followed by other manufacturers later.

The Quad had a 4 ton winch to pull it or the gun.

Production of 10,000 plus vehicles was mostly by Morris Commercial Cars Ltd, Karrier and General Motors Canada.

The Ordnance QF 25 pounder, or more simply, 25-pounder or 25-pdr, was introduced into service just before World War II, during which it served as the major British field gun/howitzer. It was considered by many to be the best field artillery piece of the war, combining high rates of fire with a reasonably lethal shell in a highly mobile piece. It was the British Army's primary artillery field piece well into the 1960s, with smaller numbers serving in training units until the 1980s. -From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Matchbox No. 5, Double Decker Bus

2009-11-28T06:10:00.000-08:00

Matchbox No. 5 - Double Decker Bus 

Original Release Date : 1958

Photo item - Matchbox 40th Anniversary Set

Matchbox No. 4. Massey Harris Tractor

2009-11-28T06:04:00.000-08:00

Matchbox No. 4 Massey Harris Tractor

Release Date : 1958

Matchbox No.1 AVELING BARFORD ROAD ROLLER

2009-11-25T05:09:00.000-08:00

AVELING BARFORD ROAD ROLLER

Released : 1954

Matchbox Karmannghia

2009-11-18T11:44:00.000-08:00

Matchbox Karmannghia convertible

Released Date : 2008

The Volkswagen Type 14 was a 2+2 marketed from 1955 to 1974 by Volkswagen in coupe and convertible bodystyles — combining the chassis and mechanicals of the Type 1, evocative styling by the Italian carrozzeria Ghia, and hand-built bodywork by German coach-builder Karmann.

The combination proved instantly successful for VW; production doubled soon after its introduction, and the Type 14 became the most imported car in the U.S. American industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague selected the Type 14 for his list of the world's most beautifully designed products.

Over 445,000 Karmann Ghias were produced in Germany over the car's production life — not including the Type 34 variant. Karmann Brazil produced 41,600 cars locally for South America between 1962 and 1975. - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Turn on your speakers, enjoy ...............   :D

Matchbox's Mini Ha Ha

2009-11-17T08:07:00.000-08:00

Matchbox's Super Fast Series # 14 - Mini Ha Ha
Released date : 1976

Corgi Toys - Wicker Works Mini

2009-11-16T10:28:00.000-08:00

Corgi Toys # 249 - Wicker Works Mini, released in 1966

Note : Wicker work sticker is missing

The Mini is a small car that was produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000. The original is considered an icon of the 1960s, and its space-saving front-wheel-drive layout (that allowed 80% of the area of the car's floorpan to be used for passengers and luggage) influenced a generation of car-makers. The vehicle is in some ways considered the British equivalent to its German contemporary, the Volkswagen Beetle, which enjoyed similar popularity in North America. In 1999 the Mini was voted the second most influential car of the 20th Century, behind the Ford Model T. - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Corgi Toys# : 154 - Ferrari 156

2009-11-15T17:35:00.001-08:00

Ferrari 156, realesed 1963

About Ferrari 156 "Sharknose":

The Ferrari 156 was a racecar made by Ferrari in 1961 to comply with then-new F1 regulations that lowered engine displacement from 2.5 to 1.5 litres, similar to the pre-1961 F2 class for which Ferrari had developed a mid-engined car also called 156. It used the V6 "Dino" engine named after Enzo Ferrari's late son.

Ferrari 156 is one of the most iconic racecar shapes and one of the most distinctive of all Ferraris. Phil Hill won his only Formula One Driver's World Championship in it and the car also secured Ferrari their first Formula One World Constructor's Championship. -From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

MGM-5 Corporal Missile by DINKY TOYS

2009-10-20T07:23:00.000-07:00

No. 666 Corporal Missile Erector Vechile and Launcher

The American-made MGM-5 Corporal missile was the first Guided Weapon authorised by the US to carry a nuclear warhead. A surface-to-surface guided missile, the Corporal could deliver either a nuclear fission or high-explosive warhead up to a range of 75 nautical miles (139 km).

The first U. S. Army Corporal battalion was deployed in Europe in 1955 and remained in service till 1964 - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Early Christmas ........

2008-12-01T06:13:00.000-08:00

Any more Santas out there? Maybe some are in need of van insurance?

October Car Show - Special Olympics

2008-10-14T07:54:00.000-07:00

Chevy Camaro Concept

September Car Show - Treasure Hunt$

2008-09-26T08:35:00.000-07:00

New Hunt$, photos comming soon......................

New Diecast for September

2008-09-26T08:26:00.000-07:00

More photos will be posted soon

August Hot Wheels # 4

2008-08-27T04:49:00.000-07:00

Please check out my extras for sale

at the right hand column.

August Hot Wheels Show # 3

2008-08-27T02:51:00.000-07:00

August Hot Wheels Show # 2

2008-08-27T02:42:00.000-07:00

August Hot Wheels Show

2008-08-12T19:42:00.001-07:00

Gifts from around the world

2008-06-29T07:12:00.000-07:00

Treasure Hunt Show

2008-05-25T11:23:00.000-07:00

Loose Treasure Hunts, not in order.

May Hot Wheels Show - 1

2008-05-11T13:24:00.000-07:00

May Diecast Show

2008-05-04T12:24:00.000-07:00

2008 Rockster Hunt$

2008-04-24T21:33:00.000-07:00

My Rockster is here finally....................... what do you think of this TH? rate it!

Mustang GT - 2008 Treasure Hunt$

2008-04-21T00:56:00.000-07:00

Seeing it in Ebay is onething, having 1 is everything. Please vote for this TH, thanks.

April Diecast Show - 2

2008-04-14T00:09:00.001-07:00

April Diecast Show

2008-04-04T13:09:00.001-07:00

Mattel Hit By Flood?

2008-03-22T01:42:00.001-07:00

"and it had caused flash floods that disrupted operations at about 140 factories with TORAY-PenFiber group and Mattel as the hardest hit."

Read here for more.................
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/3/22/nation/20724256&sec=nation

and here................
http://www.jeffooi.com/ posting - MARCH 22, 2008

PRICE TAG - USD 140,000

2008-02-18T21:27:00.000-08:00

Unveiled at the 105th American International Toy Fair® as part of Hot Wheels' 40th anniversary celebration.

This tiny car 1:64 is encrusted with 2,700 blue black diamond or roughly 23 carats, comes with a price tag of USD 140,000; and it's one of it's kind in the world.

Now who says diamonds are a girl's best friend?

February Diecast Show - 1

2008-02-03T06:07:00.000-08:00

more updates soon............................

January Hot Wheels Show

2008-01-28T06:19:00.000-08:00

2008 New Hot Wheels Show #1

2008-01-24T04:29:00.000-08:00

comming soon........................ Ford Focus, Canyon Carver, Pit Cruiser and more

A Thousand Apologies........

2008-01-24T04:20:00.000-08:00

I have been soooooooooooooooo busy lately that I just couldn't find the time to update my blog, it was one thing or the other that manages to crept out that demands attention, in betwen work, chores and drinking time (gotta have that), cars were piling up and by now, it seems a mountain of a task if I am to start updating my blog.

Well, as things would turn out ok just like any decent childhood stories, chores has suddenly diminish and I am glad to say that I will be updating my blog again.

Here's two loose that my friend has send me.

Keep comming back for more updates in my blog.

Once again, A thousand Apologies for those of you that has come back to look at my collection. And Thank you all for your kind words of concern and encouragements.

Thank you all.

December Diecast Show

2007-12-13T08:17:00.000-08:00

more cars will be updated soon.......

A little bird told me...................

2007-11-30T21:43:00.000-08:00

These cool Hotwheels are comming your way vey soon, that's what a little bird has told me.

2008 Treasure Hunt - Chrysler 300C

Chrome Gold Jack Hammer

'07 Audi R8

Come back for more on this thread........................

November Car Show

2007-11-30T06:21:00.000-08:00

Next........................ "a little bird told me.........."

October Diecast Car Show - 4

2007-10-29T01:55:00.001-07:00

My VW Diecasts

2007-10-19T08:45:00.000-07:00

These are some of my VW collections, they are from different manudfacturers and brands, how many of them do you recognise?

More VW's to be updated soon, come back often.

October Diecast Show #2

2007-10-13T07:40:00.000-07:00

October Diecast Car Show #3, comming soon.....................

October - Diecast show #1

2007-10-01T08:58:00.000-07:00

To be continue.........

Interlude - I

2007-09-29T01:52:00.000-07:00

Some Old Cars, Some New ones and some retakes.

September Car Show - 4

2007-09-24T07:37:00.000-07:00

September Car Show - 3

2007-09-11T01:13:00.000-07:00

to be continue..................

Holyland

2007-09-09T19:49:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of the Mattel factory in Prai, Penang, I was there around March, had hope to get in, but alas, no invitation for me, it is a huge factory tucked in a corner of the Prai Industrial Estate, this factory produces most of the basic cars that we buy today.

I stay in a small town approximately 550 - 600 miles away, and it's a real treat to finally see the factory that produces the most Hotwheels cars in the world.

Some Extras

2007-09-08T00:22:00.000-07:00

I have some extras for trade, if you're interested in any of them, please mail me, I am looking for RLC VW, First Edition Batmobile and TH.

1969 Dodge Charger

Dodge Challenger Concept

Dodge Charger SRT-8

Ferrari 250 LM

Ferrari 430 Spider

Ferrari 360 Modena

Chevy Camaro Concept

Ferrari Enzo - 2007 reg TH

Pontiac GTO - 2007 Super TH

Stingray

2007 Mystery Car, Bug, Stingray & Plymouth

Go Kart

September Car Show - 2

2007-09-08T00:16:00.000-07:00

to be continue..................

September Car Show - 1

2007-09-04T02:59:00.000-07:00

Chevy Concept Camaro (Black) Stingray RO-09

Pontiac GTO Scorching Scooter Mystery Car - VW Bug

Mystery Car - Stingray

more comming soon................

August Car Show - 1

2007-08-29T08:49:00.001-07:00

to be continue..........

Batmobile

2007-08-05T09:23:00.000-07:00

The 1966 television Batmobile was built by George Barris from a Lincoln Futura concept car.

The 1960s television series Batman has an arsenal that includes such ridiculous, satirical "bat-" names as the bat-computer, bat-scanner, bat-radar, bat-cuffs, bat-pontoons, bat-drinking water dispenser, bat-camera with polarized bat-filter, shark repellent bat-spray, and bat-rope.

Text and Illustrtation from Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman

Hot Wheels 2007 First Edition "TV BATMOBILE"