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sabacc	Die-Cast, Titanium, and other Metal Star Wars Collectibles		Lead	[-]
Posts: 3367 Sat, Mar 12, 2011 5:08 AM Administrator Orlando System President Orlando	Tags : deagostini, titanium, die-cast Does anyone else collect DeAgostini starships and vehicles or lead figurines? How about the defunct Star Wars line of Hasbro Titaniums? I have several and keep my eyes open for getting more when I find a deal. What do you have? What do you want? Comic book shops have been able to carry these, through Previews, in the last couple of years so they're getting more exposure. Still, I don't know many people that actually buy them. -Campbell Evans SWGFA Co-Founder \|o\| Orlando System President \|o\| SWGFA Blog Editor \|o\| SWGFA Chrono Keeper on Facebook \|o\| on Twitter \|o\| Trading Post \|o\| Rebelscum Trade Feedback Help the SWGFA by buying through Amazon.
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DRaider	I collect the titaniums	#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1 Sun, Mar 20, 2011 1:41 AM	I collect the titaniums but not the DeAgostini. Just can't seem to bring myself to pay $20 each when the titaniums are still available in discount stores and on ebay pretty cheap. I have a pretty good sized collection but always looking for missing ones.
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sabacc		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3367 Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:28 AM Administrator Orlando System President Orlando	The bigger scale draws me to the DAs, but I'm a big fan of Titaniums as well. Honestly, if Titanium was still going strong I wouldn't be looking for something to replace it so much. The price is a huge drawback for the DeAgostinis, but often the detail is better, they come with a display case and a fairly interesting (if almost always damaged) magazine. They also don't seem to ever do repaints or variants which is a pro and a con. Generally I think Titanium overdid it with rapaints, but then again it was nice to have some character in the "army builder" type ships like TIE Fighters and Jedi Starfighters. -Campbell Evans SWGFA Co-Founder \|o\| Orlando System President \|o\| SWGFA Blog Editor \|o\| SWGFA Chrono Keeper on Facebook \|o\| on Twitter \|o\| Trading Post \|o\| Rebelscum Trade Feedback Help the SWGFA by buying through Amazon.
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whendroidsfly		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1039 Sat, Aug 20, 2011 12:38 AM Palm Bay	Wasnt there some site that had a page full of De Agostini ships that one could order? I went to things from another world and there is only the Jabba sail barge listed.
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whendroidsfly		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1039 Sat, Aug 20, 2011 12:48 AM Palm Bay	Top is De Agostini , Bottom image is Hasbro Titanium.
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sabacc		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3367 Sun, Aug 21, 2011 5:47 AM Administrator Orlando System President Orlando	whendroidsfly wrote: Wasnt there some site that had a page full of De Agostini ships that one could order? I went to things from another world and there is only the Jabba sail barge listed. To pull up that list at TFAW, just search for "Star Wars Vehicles Coll." That's the only consistant way I've been able to find all their DA items. Also, I know you are in the market for a Hot Wheels-sized Landspeeder and came upon one of mine that might be in the running. I'm a big fan of all three of these toys and happily own them all. -Campbell Evans SWGFA Co-Founder \|o\| Orlando System President \|o\| SWGFA Blog Editor \|o\| SWGFA Chrono Keeper on Facebook \|o\| on Twitter \|o\| Trading Post \|o\| Rebelscum Trade Feedback Help the SWGFA by buying through Amazon.
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DarthShader		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1367 Sun, Aug 21, 2011 8:34 AM Orlando	I really wish I had kept all my action fleet stuff. May circle back at a later date and re-buy everything loose or carded. http://www.OrlandoMobileTinting.com
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sabacc		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3367 Sun, Aug 21, 2011 9:07 AM Administrator Orlando System President Orlando	DarthShader wrote: I really wish I had kept all my action fleet stuff. May circle back at a later date and re-buy everything loose or carded. I kept some (TIE Fighters, Series Alpha) but the line was too inconsistent for my tastes. Vehicles like the Shuttle Tydirium, Y-Wing, and Naboo Fighter were mashed up too much. Still, I'd love to pick up some of the Episode I selections I missed. I miss the days when Russ was my go-to guy for all things Action Fleet. He was a hardcore collector for AF before the dark times. -Campbell Evans SWGFA Co-Founder \|o\| Orlando System President \|o\| SWGFA Blog Editor \|o\| SWGFA Chrono Keeper on Facebook \|o\| on Twitter \|o\| Trading Post \|o\| Rebelscum Trade Feedback Help the SWGFA by buying through Amazon.
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whendroidsfly		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1039 Mon, Aug 22, 2011 12:41 AM Palm Bay	Didn't you see the warning ; "not intended for children after dark times"? Thank you for that picture. I forgot to consider action fleet for a good landspeeder. These might be some of the things I look out for on ebay. I saw one of these Rancheros at the store today. I still have not seen it in red though.
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DarthShader		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1367 Mon, Aug 22, 2011 3:49 AM Orlando	oooohh...MUST have that!!!! http://www.OrlandoMobileTinting.com
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sabacc		#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3367 Wed, Aug 24, 2011 12:31 AM Administrator Orlando System President Orlando	whendroidsfly wrote: I saw one of these Rancheros at the store today. I still have not seen it in red though. That's cool to have Hot Wheels, or similar, of cars you have actually owned. I'm only on my third, but unfortunately it doesn't seem my mundane rides have gotten the Hot Wheels treatment. -Campbell Evans SWGFA Co-Founder \|o\| Orlando System President \|o\| SWGFA Blog Editor \|o\| SWGFA Chrono Keeper on Facebook \|o\| on Twitter \|o\| Trading Post \|o\| Rebelscum Trade Feedback Help the SWGFA by buying through Amazon.
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Chris Wyman		#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3023 Thu, Feb 16, 2012 8:43 AM Administrator Tampa SW Club President Tampa	I was totally shocked to see a 3-pack of Titanium vehicles at Target last week. Didn't realize they were bringing these back out. As someone who used to have every single variant that was ever released, I did find myself thinking (for about 2 seconds) that I needed to get the set. Then I remembered that I had sold the entire collection to someone a few years ago and left it on the shelf! Administrator - RebelScum.com, Wedge Collection Engine & The Registry Co-Founder - Star Wars Grand Florida Alliance President - Tampa Star Wars Club
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whendroidsfly		#12	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1039 Fri, Feb 17, 2012 1:08 PM Palm Bay	I think it is good for them to continue offering Titanium series ships. I don't buy any either but I do like them.
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sabacc		#13	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3367 Fri, Apr 6, 2012 8:18 PM Administrator Orlando System President Orlando	This is OT, but for those of us interested in Hot Wheels and Batman, has anyone seen any of the many variants of the 1966 Batmobile available at Mexican and Las Vegas conventions? Do a search for "Batmobile convention" and you might be surprised at the number of variants. -Campbell Evans SWGFA Co-Founder \|o\| Orlando System President \|o\| SWGFA Blog Editor \|o\| SWGFA Chrono Keeper on Facebook \|o\| on Twitter \|o\| Trading Post \|o\| Rebelscum Trade Feedback Help the SWGFA by buying through Amazon.
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sabacc		#14	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3367 Sat, May 5, 2012 2:47 AM Administrator Orlando System President Orlando	I'm not ready to start a Hot Wheels thread just yet, but since I've recently joined Justin in an appreciation for Hot Wheels and other 1/64th scale die-cast cars I thought I'd create a list of famous movie and TV cars that I want to acquire. These are in my order of preference and include a few that I already own like the BttF DeLorean (by Johnny Lightning and Hot Wheels), the Green Hornet's Black Beauty, and the A-Team van. I also recently got the Hot Wheels classic KITT as well as a 1984 Trans Am that has the correct Wheels that KITT sported (the Hot Wheels version doesn't). The Dukes of Hazzard "General Lee" 1969 Dodge Charger Knight Rider 2008 Shelby Mustang GT500KR Batman (1966) Batmobile Bullitt 1968 Ford Mustang 390 GT Miami Vice 1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 (kit on a Corvette chassis) Magnum, P.I. 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS Back to the Future Time Machine 1981 DeLorean DMC 12 American Graffiti John Milner's 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe Green Hornet "Black Beauty" 1966 Chrysler Crown Imperial Knight Rider "KITT" 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am The A-Team 1983 GMC Vandura [G-1500] Smokey and The Bandit 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Herbie, The Love Bug "Herbie" 1963 Volkswagen Beetle Blues Brothers 1974 Dodge Monaco -Campbell Evans SWGFA Co-Founder \|o\| Orlando System President \|o\| SWGFA Blog Editor \|o\| SWGFA Chrono Keeper on Facebook \|o\| on Twitter \|o\| Trading Post \|o\| Rebelscum Trade Feedback Help the SWGFA by buying through Amazon.
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whendroidsfly		#15	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1039 Sun, May 6, 2012 9:01 PM Palm Bay	I did not realize until this year that so many screen cars were already made into diecast toys. Johnny Lightning makes most of the better versions of the cars on that list and hopefully GreenLight will continue to fill in the gaps. GL's Blues Brothers cars were top notch and I look forward to what they might do next. I wont be on ebay much trying to get these same cars anytime soon but I hope to come across some at a flea market sometime.
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sabacc		#16	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3367 Sun, May 6, 2012 10:57 PM Administrator Orlando System President Orlando	When I was in the toy store in Deland a few weeks back I saw he variety of General Lees that Johnny Lightning has put out. Basically, the version I want, without extra dirt paint, was sold in a special series in 2007. For me, the key to a good 1:64 GL is the grill and the bumper. Those are my favorite identifiers and really make or break a good replica to me. Here's a decent checklist of the old Matchbox Star Cars. Unfortunately, most are ruined by logos, but they're interesting. I bought a new Batmobile from the Hot Wheels series of DC Superhero Cars today. While it's decked out with some corny chromed plastic and the windshield looks totally impractical, the grill is very reminiscent of the 1966 Batmobile. I'm glad I got it but it doesn't feel like a three-dollar-and-change toy. -Campbell Evans SWGFA Co-Founder \|o\| Orlando System President \|o\| SWGFA Blog Editor \|o\| SWGFA Chrono Keeper on Facebook \|o\| on Twitter \|o\| Trading Post \|o\| Rebelscum Trade Feedback Help the SWGFA by buying through Amazon. Last Edited By: sabacc Mon, May 7, 2012 2:49 AM. Edited 1 time.
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