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  1. 360gtracer

    360gtracer Formula 3

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    #1 360gtracer, Mar 10, 2009
    I hope this hasn't been covered already, but what are everyone's thoughts about 1:18 diecasts - Kyosho, CMC, Autoart? How do they compare? I have several CMCs, and a couple of Kyosho's, but there are a couple of Autoart's that look nice for half the price of Kyosho. Is it another case of "you get what you pay for"?

    Thanks!

    gp
     
  2. laudaman

    laudaman Formula 3

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    #2 laudaman, Mar 10, 2009
    I know this has been discussed many times. While I can provide no help, as I am one who sticks to whatever is cheapest. There are many others who can answer this question sufficiently. And welcome to the thread.

    Chris
     
  3. SSNISTR

    SSNISTR F1 Veteran

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    #3 SSNISTR, Mar 10, 2009
    I'm a big fan of Kyosho, they are priced right in the middle and offer great detail.

    CMC's are beautiful, but alot of $$$$. And I've given up on Hot Wheels....
     
  4. toddjw73

    toddjw73 F1 Rookie

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    #4 toddjw73, Mar 11, 2009
    It depends on how much you want to pay.

    I have Several 1:18's.
    Hot Wheels! They are o.k.!
    Kyosho is great
    Exoto is unbelievable
    CMC is stunning

    AUTOart is a really good diecast company. I used to sell them when I had my Collectibles Business. So I bought some Lambos for my Collection since I was able to get them at Wholesale prices. If I didn't get them wholesale, I would have just stuck with an ALL FERRARI collection.
     
  5. 360gtracer

    360gtracer Formula 3

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    #5 360gtracer, Mar 11, 2009
    In this range, where would you stick AUTOart?

    Thanks,

    gp
     
  6. SSNISTR

    SSNISTR F1 Veteran

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    #6 SSNISTR, Mar 11, 2009
    With Kyosho. Maybe a notch below....
     
  7. toddjw73

    toddjw73 F1 Rookie

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    #7 toddjw73, Mar 12, 2009
    That's about right. Both have gone up in price over the past 6 months due to the cost of metals.
    It really depends on which cars from either of them you prefer to have in your collection.
     
  8. 360gtracer

    360gtracer Formula 3

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    #8 360gtracer, Mar 13, 2009
    Thanks very much - this is good to know. I may try an AUTOart with the expectation that it's a sub-$100 gamble.

    Appreciate the inputs.

    gp
     
  9. legrospascal

    legrospascal Rookie

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    #9 legrospascal, Mar 13, 2009
  10. XJR-15 RACER

    XJR-15 RACER Formula Junior

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    #10 XJR-15 RACER, Mar 13, 2009
    I prefer Kyosho, mainly because they did make a lot of Ferrari`s up until last month and I think they the detail and craftsmanship is sometimes noticeably better at a sometimes lower price.

    I don`t have any CMC et al models, I can`t really afford them until I get a better paying job but I lust after the CMC 250 SWB...
     

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