Zincdust
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Post by Zincdust on Aug 6, 2013 12:07:37 GMT -5
I found a couple of ones that I hadn't seen before at the Target by my workplace yesterday... Inferno and Barbarian (with muddy tires).
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Aug 9, 2013 7:18:35 GMT -5
My store started putting out the Mighty Mini trucks...I'm not sure how I feel about them, nor do I think my curiosity has peaked enough to justify purchasing a playset or two. They look neat, but I don't see the line lasting long.
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Post by JC Motors on Aug 9, 2013 11:59:51 GMT -5
My store started putting out the Mighty Mini trucks...I'm not sure how I feel about them, nor do I think my curiosity has peaked enough to justify purchasing a playset or two. They look neat, but I don't see the line lasting long. I don't think they will last very long either. Kinda like the Haulers
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Sept 8, 2013 14:12:07 GMT -5
So...nothing new, my store keeps getting the same cases in...I just thought I'd like to mention that I wish they'd make a Backwards Bob that was actually, y'know, backwards. Batman with the Arkham logo would be pretty nifty, too.
Kind of sucks how they don't have a TV deal, the advent of Fox Sports 1 has taken out a lot of my weekend TV viewing.
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Post by JC Motors on Sept 8, 2013 15:53:46 GMT -5
So...nothing new, my store keeps getting the same cases in...I just thought I'd like to mention that I wish they'd make a Backwards Bob that was actually, y'know, backwards. Batman with the Arkham logo would be pretty nifty, too. Kind of sucks how they don't have a TV deal, the advent of Fox Sports 1 has taken out a lot of my weekend TV viewing. I hear you. I'm going to miss watching the Barret Jackson Auction Coverage. My Store hasn't had any new trucks in Months
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Sept 16, 2013 11:07:43 GMT -5
Pinned! Hooray! Whilst we're still in somewhat of a lull, I figured I'd ask a somewhat thought-provoking question...what, in your opinion, is the biggest surprise in terms of what truck has been released? The first three trucks that come to mind are Lil' Miss Dangerous: High Maintenance, Heartbreaker, and Samson. The first two because...they're not very popular and High Maintenance in particular because it's an old chassis and runs primarily on the independent circuit, Samson because I haven't seen it on TV since Monster Madness on TNN. The only reason I can see why it was produced is because Dan Patrick, creator/driver of the truck, builds the chassis of most of the non-Feld-owned monsters running today. Looking at the official Samson site, it apparently still tours, some of the events being Monster Jam, but I don't recall any of its recent appearances being televised. ...wow, that was a long rant on one monster truck, sorry. I'd also like to know everyone's "no-duh" responses when it comes to impressive-looking indie trucks that made the HWMJ cut in no time, mine being the Monstah Lobstah, CRUSHSTATION~!, of course.
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Post by JC Motors on Sept 16, 2013 16:20:14 GMT -5
Pinned! Hooray! Whilst we're still in somewhat of a lull, I figured I'd ask a somewhat thought-provoking question...what, in your opinion, is the biggest surprise in terms of what truck has been released? The first three trucks that come to mind are Lil' Miss Dangerous: High Maintenance, Heartbreaker, and Samson. The first two because...they're not very popular and High Maintenance in particular because it's an old chassis and runs primarily on the independent circuit, Samson because I haven't seen it on TV since Monster Madness on TNN. The only reason I can see why it was produced is because Dan Patrick, creator/driver of the truck, builds the chassis of most of the non-Feld-owned monsters running today. Looking at the official Samson site, it apparently still tours, some of the events being Monster Jam, but I don't recall any of its recent appearances being televised. ...wow, that was a long rant on one monster truck, sorry. I'd also like to know everyone's "no-duh" responses when it comes to impressive-looking indie trucks that made the HWMJ cut in no time, mine being the Monstah Lobstah, CRUSHSTATION~!, of course. Nitro Hornet comes to mind. I was surprised to even find it. But Nitro Hornet is indeed a real truck but it's Hot Wheels Counterpart is based on a concept design before Nitro Hornet's owner decided to go with a trophy truck body. The Hornet shaped body is unique like Crushtation. Razin' Kane was big surprise, Razin' Kane is a Dodge but Mattel made it based on their outdated Ford chassis. A lot of collectors complained how Razin' Kane is inaccurate. Higher Education is another truck to make it in no time.
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Sept 17, 2013 13:49:59 GMT -5
Remember when I said I wasn't interested in Mighty Minis and wouldn't be collecting them? Never mind. This is the sort of stuff that happens when a Walmart store doesn't have WWE or 1/64th Monster Jam trucks that I can't live without. I haven't gone this nutso over a line of things like this since I found the first couple of WWE Micro Aggression sets at Target the summer they first came out. I must say, they are pretty neat, and I only have four duplicates (I think these are series one and two), which isn't too terrible. As you can see, my cat is keen to them, as well. Surprisingly, they're made with many diecast parts and are quite weighty for their size, with quite a lot of detail on their tiny print jobs. The price point is pretty darn reasonable for licensed toys, too. If you think you might like something like this, I say go for it. Pick up a couple of sets, a playset, whatever, because there's nothing disappointing about them. I also splurged on Toys R Us's website and purchased the new Fast Lane Bigfoot trucks they put on there. I freaking LOVE Bigfoot and these trucks look sort of okay alongside the 1/64 Monster Jam line. As a fun little bonus, they each include a DVD of the real monsters in action (they're all the same disc). One of the trucks in the three-packs is my favorite recent look, affectionately known as "white with blue flames" to promote Summit a few years back. I blame those orders on Bigfoot's Facebook page pimping them out yesterday. Oh, and I bought a Max-D I wasn't sure whether I owned or not. It's nice.
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Post by JC Motors on Sept 17, 2013 17:30:30 GMT -5
Well on Saturday it ws Kmart Collector Day for Hot Wheels cars. It was a huge letdown. I didn't walk away with any 2014 New Model. All that was there was the lame Kmart Exclusive paintjobs
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Sept 17, 2013 17:33:38 GMT -5
All of my local stores are Scalper City, so I'll never find a cool Hot Wheels car ever again.
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Post by JC Motors on Sept 17, 2013 22:02:57 GMT -5
I was lucky to get 2 of the Hot Wheels USS Enterprise NCC-1701 from Amazon for $3. I never saw that in stores,
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Sept 18, 2013 11:22:32 GMT -5
Got the Fast Lane Bigfoot Stunt Stadium whatever via UPS today (it shipped from a nearby TRU warehouse, separately from the others).
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...the trucks that come with it are neat, anyway.
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Post by JC Motors on Sept 18, 2013 19:36:22 GMT -5
I went to a local farmers market today and picked up 5 old Hot Wheels cars for $5. Two of them were 1991 Roses Discount Store Buick Nascars
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Sept 19, 2013 15:43:42 GMT -5
Ordered a Mighty Mini set of Monster Mutt and Shocker, 'cuz I realized I was missing Shocker (eighteen is a weird number to have in terms of different trucks, but whatever). I was almost certain there was an Avenger made (since Brutus and Wrecking Crew have been), but I thought wrong. Michigan Ice Monster somehow made the cut, which I'm sure made you happy, JC.
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Post by JC Motors on Sept 19, 2013 19:33:23 GMT -5
I have the regular Michigan Ice Monster that Came with the trading card. Anyway the Avenger that was released this year is a straight up repaint. They need to make Spike Unleashed to complete Team Scream
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Sept 19, 2013 20:17:09 GMT -5
I ordered one of those MJ carrying cases...but I've no idea why...it won't even hold a fraction of my trucks and they never leave my house...
I wish they still put some out with those hook things with the trucks, I have the Showoff Showdown set, but no hooks to put on the sides so I can carry more trucks around on it. Six is not a very good number in terms of creating a race bracket.
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Post by JC Motors on Sept 19, 2013 22:18:51 GMT -5
I have a bunch of Hot Wheels car carriers and 4 Hot Wheels non Monster Jam Branded ones. How about the WWE figure Carrying case?
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Sept 21, 2013 11:11:17 GMT -5
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Sept 22, 2013 16:55:37 GMT -5
For those interested, TRU.com has the World Finals Stunt Stadium, albeit with a recolor and some added trucks (and not the same title). It's the best set they've put out so far, and I definitely think it's worth a looksee if you haven't already purchased one.
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Post by DIESEL on Sept 23, 2013 19:41:18 GMT -5
I will post my collection later.
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