Maraming salamat sa inyo lahat po hehe... My first 1:18 was a gift, a Porsche 911 Roadster, this is where my interest in 1:18s started. I found myself countless hours browsing thru Ebay and few online diecast store. I knew then I caught "the bug", I went on a collection frenzy. However, I didnt realize there are many different brands, price range, and quality build. I started collecting Maistos, HW, and Bburago. Later on AutoArt and other brands. To me its not about the brand, I simply wanted a particular model in my line up. Thru my collection, I found several warehouses and hobby shops in my area. I called to see if I could purchase direct, once im there I pick out the cars I want, then offer a deal. Im gradualy working my way to collecting the quality brands, kaya lang I need to save some $$ Its been 3 months since my last purchase, recoop muna hehe. Last night I checked Ebay, lumabas na pala F430 in Blue and Black. Also the SuperAmerica is out as well!


*M54Powered, I have 3 Challenge Stradales, kaya lang one I sent to Pinas, one I have here on display, the other will be sent out for custom paint. I can check the warehouse where I got it from kong meron pa. The CS cost about $32-$40, I got mine for $14 each depende on the deal. Also, naging member ako sa Mattel, may malaki Mattel distribution warehouse in my area, prices are marked down, sealed in box. All models in their inventory vary, depends on whatever they have over stocked for that week. Last time I was there, 612 Scaglietti for $8 lang. PM lang kita on any info.

*Helios, Yeah, I know.. I should've at least have a F1 McLaren. I just checked my shelves, May isa pala akong AM-DB9, I forgot about that, lost track hehe. I can give you info where I got my cars from, possibly work out a deal. As of Pinas, wala akong contact dyan. During my vacation dyan, I saw several 1:18s AutoArt, price is almost and about the same dito sa US. You mentioned GT, you reffering GT Ford ba?


*Bunge, kamusta! I dont know how many, lost count. Iba nasa storage, iba sa other office, just last month I found 2 Porsche in my cars trunk, so busy nalimutan ko. Most cars are spent with my company funds. I use these 1:18 cars as refference before I work on the real cars, just to get that 3D visual.

Salamat ulit po! Nice to know fellow Tsikoters into 1:18s God Bless.

-B