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Macungie PA Toy Field (a week before DasAwkschtFescht) by Clifford Read #22995

Independence day by james pan #22994

Cheers James (EOM) by Ryan Hurley #22994.1

I'll second that - Cheers !!!! (EOM) by Ronald Prospeck #22994.2

frugal diecast collectors by james pan #22993

Thank You James, Now to be close to a BJ's that's the task! (EOM) by David Hosea #22993.1

DM 1:12th 1930 Cadillac??? by Michael K. Welborn, Jr. #22992

I just received mine yesterday (EOM) by Daniel Huffman #22992.1

Do you think they ship the credit card orders before the bill... by Michael K. Welborn, Jr. #22992.1.1

I received mine 3 weeks ago by Glenn Swanson #22992.2

The order does show online under tracking info.... by Michael K. Welborn, Jr. #22992.2.1

Always Worth Another Look... by Ed Stutz #22991

THANK YOU (EOM) by Tom Ciryak #22991.1

I agree & that document should be memorized in school not glossed over! (EOM) by David Hosea #22991.2

And also in Washington DC!!!!!!!!! (EOM) by John Ryan #22991.2.1

Reply to #22985..... by Dallas Smith #22990

My guess: GSX (EOM) by Randy May #22990.1

Give that man a stuffed teddy bear :-)) (EOM) by Dallas Smith #22990.1.1

Uhm.....cool! Hey I'll take it! (gives to wife) (EOM) by Randy May #22990.1.1.1

Hey Dallas, How about what HotWheels did with their 100% line..... by Benjamin Lampson #22990.2

In the immortal words of Larry the cable guy..... git r done. (EOM) by Dallas Smith #22990.2.1

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, AMERICA!... by Ed Stutz #22989

yes and let's assure our continued independence by BUYING AMERICAN !! by Barry Levittan #22989.1

Firat, Barry - I agree - Buy American! But, I was just reading an by Mark Sweeney #22989.1.1

You're 100% right Mark. Those Camry's and Hyundai's by Bill Flynn #22989.1.1.1

The Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan, and Ford Fusion are all built on the by Ken Hatheway #22989.1.2

Those cars are built on the Mazda "6"chassis the 3 is a civic size car. (EOM) by David Hosea #22989.1.2.1

Chevrolet Suburban Built in Mexico by Charlie Berry #22989.1.2.2

Think about what you're saying, guys... by Barry Levittan #22989.1.3

Also, the profits from the domestics stay here instead of being sent abroad. (EOM) by Thomas Struckman #22989.1.3.1

Agreed. But do Americans think we can order parts if we get into a conflict with the building by David Hosea #22989.1.3.1.1

The big three are downsizing............. by richard dube #22989.1.3.2

Gm won't sell a dealer just HHR's or Aveo's they have to buy Suburbans also by David Hosea #22989.1.3.2.1

Look at the other side of the coin.....The American public for years didn't care by Tom Ciryak #22989.1.3.2.1.1

LOOKING FOR AN FM RED '63 CHEVY HARDTOP OR GOLD CVT. BUY/TRADE, by Alan Frank #22988

Statistics I made up by Charlie Berry #22987

It's true for all older collectibles... by Randy May #22987.1

Im interested if you are willing to sell any of theese issues of Collectible Automobile: by Johan Bjorndahl #22986

I wonder how the Mints decide which cars will be Limited Editions by Richard Ware #22985

You must mean FM.... by Rich Watson #22985.1

Or even an LE Repaint LE (EOM) by Charlie Berry #22985.1.1

Rich, speaks truth! by George Schire #22985.1.2

Richard, I have a better question... by George Schire #22985.2

George... here's my theory.... by Marlowe Johnson #22985.2.1

Very Well said Marlowe. You are right on! (EOM) by David Hosea #22985.2.1.1

Marlowe....I agree with you, but.... by George Schire #22985.2.1.2

I think you're both right...licensing?...how was WCPD able by Ron Dietrich #22985.2.1.2.1

As crazy as it sounds there is a point when all gather and suggest candidates. Those who get most by David Hosea #22985.2.1.2.1.1

Sorry David, I respectfully don't agree... by George Schire #22985.2.1.2.1.1.1

Well it's OK you don't agree but I worked for Ertl and that's what happened there. As for a 58 by David Hosea #22985.2.1.2.1.1.1.1

I agree with Ron... by George Schire #22985.2.1.2.1.2

Please keep in mind "BEAUTY IS IN THE MIND OF THE BEHOLDER" some cars of 50's were Butt Ugly! (EOM) by David Hosea #22985.2.1.2.1.2.1

Nicely said David. by George Schire #22985.2.1.2.1.2.1.1

Let's face it guys, ALL the diecast company's by Bill Flynn #22985.2.1.2.1.2.2

Here Here Right On Bill. (EOM) by David Hosea #22985.2.1.2.1.2.2.1

Bill, I agree with everything you said... by George Schire #22985.2.1.2.1.2.2.2

George, Have you looked at the D4C wish list on the 1st page? we are trying. (EOM) by David Hosea #22985.2.2

I think it depends on how much paint they have. ;-) (EOM) by Thomas Struckman #22985.3

The UPS man just left my....... by Dallas Smith #22984

In Search of: Box for DM 1931 Model A and 1961 Vette by Ralph Regalbuto #22983

Heading out tomorrow morning to New Hampshire for the 4th weekend. by Douglas Ford #22982

Have a safe and fun trip Doug. (EOM) by Larry Hooper #22982.1

Enjoy Doug by David Trask #22982.1.1

Hey Doug...if you are entering NH via Rt. 3/Nashua....watch out for traps..keep the speed at 55. (EOM) by Alan Frank #22982.2

Yes, be careful, they wait right at the State Line (EOM) by Michael Dombeck #22982.2.1

Delete (EOM) by Randy May #22981

Delight (EOM) by Andy Sixsmith #22981.1

Relight (EOM) by Ryan Hurley #22981.1.1

Reload...... by Andy Sixsmith #22981.1.1.1

Relax. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #22981.1.1.1.1

Repeat? (EOM) by Paul Clow #22981.1.1.1.1.1

Re-do (EOM) by Robert Scharf #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1

Reconstitute (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Re-Flux!! (EOM) by Jimmy McDonald #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Ridiculous. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Right-ON (EOM) by Ivan Love #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Rats... (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Refrain (EOM) by Thomas Struckman #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Restrain (EOM) by Ryan Hurley #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Re-orient this entry (EOM) by Curt Zahn #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2

Retire - yeah!!! (EOM) by Paul Clow #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1

Just whatever you do....don't REPAINT!!! (EOM) by Randy May #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1

Your best thead yet :-)) by Rich Watson #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1

Retarded..... OOPs ........ by Jerry Gorsuch #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1

Rewrite...... (EOM) by Paul Clow #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1

Regurgitate (EOM) by John Bono #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1

Re - UP?? LOL (EOM) by Paul Clow #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Recompense for the recalcitrant is rarely rectifying! (EOM) by Tony F Perrone #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Recalculating….. by John Bono #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Retalliate (EOM) by Ryan Hurley #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Respect (EOM) by Paul Clow #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Re evaluate (EOM) by Ryan Hurley #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Refrain from perspiring over the infinitesimal nonentities! (EOM) by Paul Clow #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Delete (EOM) by Andy Sixsmith #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Andy, R U trying to start this thing all over???? (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #22981.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

OH PAPA!! Danbury's new '71 Hemi Cuda just landed! PICS... by Tony F Perrone #22980

SWEEEEEEET by Richard Ware #22980.1

Wow! by Mike Carsten #22980.2

Slant Six? You mean someone actually WANTED one in 1:1?? by Marlowe Johnson #22980.2.1

I have one. It is the engine that won't die by Glenn Swanson #22980.2.1.1

Wow! I'll bet there's two of you in the world.... by Marlowe Johnson #22980.2.1.1.1

Glenn Not being impolite but when will that be approx is good? (EOM) by David Hosea #22980.2.1.1.2

WHAT WAS THAT YOU SAID?????? by Larry Hooper #22980.2.2

As always, Great pics Tony, of a nice looking model, but, it's not for me. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #22980.3

Finally.....A Cuda thats not Purple and has no rear wing. by Larry Hooper #22980.4

I like the car and great details - but - by Ronald Prospeck #22980.5

Ronald....This is a pre-production SAMPLE. Not a production model. (EOM) by Larry Hooper #22980.5.1

They were still glowing hot from Tony running it. (EOM) by Thomas Struckman #22980.5.2

I got ya !!! Thanks !!! (EOM) by Ronald Prospeck #22980.5.3

WOW does it start? (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #22980.6

Uhhh . . . I need to buy more showcases . . . by Bob Davis #22980.7

Cars??? Heck, if I could go back I'm buying Apple and Microsoft! by Marlowe Johnson #22980.7.1

I'd buy McDonalds and I don't mean burgers & fries.... (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #22980.7.1.1

Finally a reason to pack up my FM cudas and by Rich Watson #22980.8

Now the FM Cudas really look like junk...... IMHO (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #22980.8.1

Mark the FM Cuda arent junk.. by Rich Watson #22980.8.1.1

Gorgeous! I wonder why my order says it is shipping to me next week? (EOM) by Bob Arthur #22980.9

Oh yeah.... by Ted Slezak #22980.10

I'm not into Dodges, but this one is remarkable! (EOM) by Thomas Struckman #22980.11

It's a Plymouth. :-) (EOM) by Bob Arthur #22980.11.1

Told ya I wasn't into them! :-0 (EOM) by Thomas Struckman #22980.11.1.1

LOL! Now I see. :-) (EOM) by Bob Arthur #22980.11.1.1.1

Call it a Plodge and you can't miss...... (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #22980.11.2

Okay somebody please help me by Don Quashne #22980.12

Don...Just order the Black DM Bullitt Charger as a companion car. (EOM) by Larry Hooper #22980.12.1

Don, Larry is Right! You could also wait for the DM CHallenger? it is bound to be one of the next. by David Hosea #22980.12.2

Car Games by John Ryan #22979

Only car game I ever participated in was 'PADIDDLE' by Tom Ciryak #22979.1

Hey Tom - I used to play that game with my girlfriends also ...many, many, many years ago..LOL !!! (EOM) by Ronald Prospeck #22979.1.1

We Played that Game But, Something More Dangerous as Well by David Trask #22979.1.1.1

PUNCH BUGGY ................ OUCH!!!!!!! (EOM) by Don Quashne #22979.1.2

Slug-A-Bug............Ouch!!! part 2 (EOM) by Paul Clow #22979.1.2.1

I forgot about that one ! by John Ryan #22979.1.2.1.1

and if it was a padiddle.....double ouch...someone crying (EOM) by Don Quashne #22979.1.2.1.1.1

Shipments to Canada by Charlie Berry #22978

Ask Alfred Baucom over on JSS, but I think you can expect customs on it. (EOM) by Johan Bjorndahl #22978.1

Franklin Mint refuses to ship to Canada, so you need to by William Setchell #22978.2

Thanks for that. Canadian viewers note I have 2 each of Dodge by Charlie Berry #22978.2.1

FM will ship to Canada through a partner as mentioned... by Michael K. Welborn, Jr. #22978.2.2

Harold Spaulding by Ric Newman #22977

Ric by Harold Spalding #22977.1

That LDC sure is tiny. PICTURES by Dan Vincent #22976

That's why they called it "The Little Deuce Coupe". LOL. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #22976.1

Wow, this really puts things into perspective. Can you imagine how the 1:1 ran with that motor? (EOM) by Frank Kocour #22976.2

Something like this Frank: by Thomas Struckman #22976.2.1

The LDC is the first "Hot Rod" diecast I've purchased and it is my "Diecast of the Year" so far. by Dan Vincent #22976.3

Looking Paperwork for a Danbury Mint 1940 Ford Coca Cola Salesman's car by Martin Soriano #22975

Check out this 1956 Ford Conv 1:1 by Charlie Berry #22974

I'm confused why you're questioning it? Seems OK to me. by Marlowe Johnson #22974.1

I don't see any issues either. by Paul Clow #22974.2

Looks ot me that it would make a good driver. Certainly not 100 restored, (EOM) by David Applebaum #22974.2.1

No issues here either. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #22974.2.2

Just seemed like low price to me. (EOM) by Charlie Berry #22974.3

Low Price, I Agree by John Ryan #22974.3.1

Looks real suspicious to me! by Robert M. Woolley #22974.4

Charlie, check the pictures - it appears to an auto-shift car.... by Terry Daly #22974.5

Corvette logo patches from Danbury Mint sister division? by Michael K. Welborn, Jr. #22973

Michael , I have been collecting those for about a year... by Ryan Hurley #22973.1

Customizing, need ideas. by Charlie Berry #22972

sounds like too much work...i just bought a cheap 49 Merc by Ron Dietrich #22972.1

Why DID you buy it in the first place Charlie? by Phil Realmuto #22972.2

Seemed like too good to pass up!! I already have one. (EOM) by Charlie Berry #22972.2.1

Hey Charlie, My idea is that you have WAY too much free time on your hands . . . LOL (EOM) by Bob Davis #22972.3

I suppose I could play more golf. (EOM) by Charlie Berry #22972.3.1

Charlie-Golf is For by David Trask #22972.3.1.1

David, don't knock it unless you have tried it. by Willie Coon #22972.3.1.1.1

Car Hops!!!!!! Let's go down memory lane. by John Ryan #22971

John, Don’t want to rain on your parade, but she’s an old lady and maybe wearing Depends. (EOM) by John Bono #22971.1

SO AM I !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your point . . . ?! (EOM) by John Ryan #22971.1.1

LOLOLOL....... (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #22971.1.1.1

Whatever floats your boat. (EOM) by John Bono #22971.1.1.2

Don't say FLOAT . . . lol (EOM) by John Ryan #22971.1.1.2.1

LOL (EOM) by John Bono #22971.1.1.2.1.1

That's a great story about the by Mike DeTorrice #22971.2

John, my favorite car hop was in Fairfield Califronia. I don't know how many hamburgers by Dan Vincent #22971.3

I feel your pain . . . by John Ryan #22971.3.1

I remember those days as well. Ah, such sweet memories! (EOM) by Bob Arthur #22971.4

But, They're coming back! by Paul Clow #22971.4.1

I don't think they are too young for us, by Bob Nist #22971.4.1.1

Probably - but we're still cool!! LOL (EOM) by Paul Clow #22971.4.1.1.1

Van Nuys BLDV. by Jimmy McDonald #22971.5

That was NO DREAM! I grew up there then Moved to Seattle. (EOM) by David Hosea #22971.5.1

Is anyone familiar with the 1:12 scale 1964-1/2 Mustang convertible model from Ertl as shown . . . by Bob Davis #22970

I have one... by Marlowe Johnson #22970.1

I agree with Marlowe's summation by David Carter #22970.1.1

Hi David, Re: the Solido '58 Corvettes . . . I have to respectfully disagree . . . by Bob Davis #22970.1.1.1

Bob I agree and that is one thing that bothers me with all my 1:12s by Phil Realmuto #22970.1.1.1.1

On the 1/18 Forum, someone suggested.... by Marlowe Johnson #22970.1.1.1.1.1

David, RE: the Pace Car Mustang . . . Does it have the same protruding tires as the red one? (EOM) by Bob Davis #22970.1.1.2

Hey guys . . . Thanks for your comments . . . (EOM) by Bob Davis #22970.2

My 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer (pics) by Robert M. Woolley #22969

Robert - That is one "REALLY NEAT RIDE" !!!!!!! (EOM) by Ronald Prospeck #22969.1

Wow, that one looks magnificent ! A great by Mike DeTorrice #22969.2

AWESOME by Richard Ware #22969.2.1

Outstanding!!! That's an award winning job, Robert (EOM) by Richard Sufficool #22969.3

I just melted a little... by John Luthi #22969.4

SPECTACULAR! Please excuse my shouting..... (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #22969.5

Gorgeous! I feel like I'm looking at a 1:1. Nice job. (EOM) by Curt Zahn #22969.6

I was in Las Vegas last weekend and made my customary stop to the outlets. by Pete Rovero #22968

closed, no move (EOM) by Randy May #22968.1

Thanks. I guess I have no reason to go Las Vegas anymore. (EOM) by Pete Rovero #22968.1.1

Pete - You still can go there to "win some money" ... LOLOLOL (EOM) by Ronald Prospeck #22968.1.1.1

I tried that, but it costs too much. I did, however amass enough points on my players card by Pete Rovero #22968.1.1.1.1

Oh Bitch-en! Hell of a Deal! (EOM) by David Hosea #22968.1.1.1.1.1

With FM by Ivan Love #22968.2

Ivan, Same exact thing happened to me word for word... by Ryan Hurley #22968.2.1

Lancaster PA had an FM Outlet also now closed by Richard Ware #22968.2.1.1

Vegas guy was probably pi---ed that he was losing his job. (EOM) by Tom Ciryak #22968.2.1.1.1

Future Floor Wax trim sealing process help by Dave Waske #22967

Dave...Future application ....... by Larry Hooper #22967.1

I prefer a fine ( #1 or #2 ) artists brush over a q-tip...... by Jerry Gorsuch #22967.2

Help please! I need Paul Kravelek(?) for a part by Dave Waske #22966

Dave...You can reach Paul Kravchak here...... by Larry Hooper #22966.1

59 Dodge Lancer & 59 Cadillac Limo. by David Buck #22965

David - Good suggestion - I just emailed pictures of the 1959 Dodge Custom RL to DM !!! (EOM) by Ronald Prospeck #22965.1

I received a reply from DM about the 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer - - by Ronald Prospeck #22965.1.1

2nd reply from DM - They seem interested ??? by Ronald Prospeck #22965.1.2

WOW price really HAVE tanked! I just checked the FM 50th anniversary Corvettes by Phil Realmuto #22964

Question!!! Does anyone make 59 Custom Royal Lancer??? (EOM) by Bob White #22962

Bob, now don't start that. Ron will be along in a second or two. (EOM) by Dan Vincent #22962.1

A plastic model kit and a promo were made by JoHan models in 1959. The promo was reissued in the 80' by Douglas Ford #22962.2

Dodge did....almost 50 years ago. (EOM) by Andy Sixsmith #22962.3

BOB - Now that is funny...LOLOLOL...Don't forget "The squeaky wheel gets the grease" !!! (EOM) by Ronald Prospeck #22962.4

59 Dodge by Joe Libricz #22962.5

For You Oldsmobile Fans by Ivan Love #22961

Yes it is, Ivan. I also heard this morning that Toyota will probably take over as the #1 by Andy Sixsmith #22961.1

Re: Toyota being #1 by George Schire #22961.1.1

Just in the news today that GM is #1 in sales again ahead of Toyota even by Jerry Gorsuch #22961.1.2

Chalk alot of it up to horrific and ineffective marketing! by Marlowe Johnson #22961.2

Hey Marlowe...regarding "old" peoples cars.... by George Schire #22961.2.1

I just figured out why the auction price is so high on some of the items by Chris Kuyava #22960

Gee honey, I tried! LOL good theory (EOM) by Randy May #22960.1

Interesting Theory.............But by Jimmy McDonald #22960.2

Since he doesn't know how to find pictures of the models, by Thomas Struckman #22960.3

Prices by John Peaslee #22960.4

Prices #2 by John Peaslee #22960.5

He must of wanted to see how much he could get for them before actually selling. Smart or not? (EOM) by Chris Kuyava #22960.5.1

Good Point Chris by David Trask #22960.5.1.1

Uhh. Why don't you guys try to e-mail him and assist him?? . . . Be a good D4Cer . . . (EOM) by Bob Davis #22960.6

RE: a wife wanting husband to give up his hobby... by George Schire #22960.7

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