Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan mostly go it alone on this episode, with an interview of the Model Car Hall of Fame’s John O’Neil included. We have a lively discussion on Hot Wheels vs Majorette. Does a collector need to have the best version of a model? When do you sell your models and what’s the best way to go about it, and we talk about Paul’s Hoarder House in New Jersey. We also discuss iScale. eBay vs HobbyDB Marketplace?

https://www.paulshoarderhouse.com

http://www.iscale.eu/en/

Model Hall of Fame Exclusive M2 Machines 1963 Ford Econoline Exclusive Chase Edition
https://www.hobbydb.com/marketplaces/mchof/collectibles/576268

Our latest purchases:
Ryan: Bburago 1955 Lancia Aurelia from Paul’s and VW Mk 7 GTI models from Hot Wheels and Majorette
Lloyd: AutoArt Mercedes-Maybe S600 Pullman 
Dan: Disney Buses

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan welcome Rob S, known as JediMario on Live and Let Diecast. Rob just returned from a great trip to Japan where he immersed himself in Japanese car culture. The conversation is really fascinating. He brought home 41 diecast cars with him. We hear about getting an International Driver’s License, Japanese diecast shops, Kyosho Blindboxes, and the incredible Yodobashi Camera Department Store.

https://www.yodobashi.com

Rob is ep3_lol on Instagram

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Our latest purchases:
Ryan: Tomica Nissan Bluebird 2000 GT; 1:43 1997 Toyota Crown Majesta History; 1:43 HPI Nissan Skyline R33 V-Spec GTR - purple; Tomica Mazda RX-3 (micromachine size); AutoArt 1:18 Honda S800 Convertible
Lloyd: Nissan Skyline R32 V-Spec II tuned version 1:18 AutoArt
Dan: 1:24ish Jada Datsun 510    
Rob: Mazda RX-7 by Ignition, sealed resin, 1:43; Kyosho TVR Sagirus 1:64; Tomica limited vintage city bus 1:64

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan welcome Xin Choo, known as TE71 Xin on Live and Let Diecast. Xin, prounounced "Sin", is an artist, writer, and avid photographer who happens to be incredibly well educated. We hear all about Singapore and the Southeast Asian car and diecast scene. We learn about the incredible expense and difficulty in owning a car in Singapore. We also followup on the Prototype VW Hot Wheels Rockster. We also answer the most questions ever!!

Our latest purchases:

Ryan: Best of Show 1952 Packard Henny Hearse (resin); Best of Show 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Lloyd: Best of Show Buick Wagon; Sunstar 2003 Cadillac De Ville Limo

Dan: Faux IXO "Altaya" Yamaha YZR-M1 #46 Valentio Rossi World Champion 2004 motorcyle (actually a Leo Models)

Xin: Mitsubishi Lancer X

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan welcome special guest Brad Brownell. Brad is the other half of Hooniverse’s Cammed and Tubbed Podcast.  Brad is a co-founder of Radwood, which has experienced explosive growth this year. Our diecast discussion centered on Radwood era cars. Dan was humiliated for not having a clue about Initial D. Brad is most definitely a huge diecast collector, even though at first, he didn’t really admit to it. 

Our latest purchases:

Ryan: Autoart Corolla AE86 from Initial D      

Lloyd: Dutoart Audi Quattro   

Dan: Maisto 1996 Jag XK8      

Brad: Matchbox Superfast Lamborghini LM-002 

Find Brad on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/turbohbrad/

The Cammed and Tubbed Podcast is right here on ShoutEngine: http://shoutengine.com/TheCammedandTubbedPodcast/

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan welcome special guest Cameron Vanderhorst. Cam is one half of Hooniverse’s Cammed and Tubbed Podcast.  Cam was a ton of fun to have on the show. There was a lot of JDM talk, Porsche talk, and he filled us in on his writing career. You can find him monthly on Bimmerlife.com and he’s a drummer for the Lowsiders at lowsiders.com. The Lowsiders are a Psychedelic Garage Rock band. 

Cam’s Instagram: camvanderhorst

Our latest purchases:

Ryan: 1:64 Scale Tomica Mazda Cosmo                                             

Lloyd:   Norev Mercedes V-Klasse Van                                               

Dan:     M2 Machines  pair of 1949 Studebaker Trucks

Cam: GNP 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner in 1:18 scale

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan welcome special guest Patrick Strong, the founder of Model Citizen. We had a great discussion on the state of diecast shopping in the US. Some great talk about Radwood. We looked at Autocult, a small but important German model maker, and really enjoyed learning about the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo, California. Partick told all about his real-life 1989 Toyota Panel Van (it’s a great story!).

Our latest purchases:
Ryan:  Greenlight’s recast 1966 Cadillac Ambulance                
Lloyd:    Norev Mercedes CLS                
Dan:    Maisto Ferrari 550 Maranello
Patrick: Hot Wheels 917 Long Tail and a Prestige Hobby 1:43 MR Lamborghini Countach LP400

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan discuss expensive diecast cars, the Live and Let Diecast Car Week competition, photography, and the eBay challenge is the Hot Wheels VW Raid Bus Prototype, if it pops up on eBay.

Our latest purchases:
Ryan: A trio of Lancia models, all in Martini livery, tops his list this week including a Lancia 037 by Kyosho, a Lancia Delta S4 by Autoart, and a Delta Integrale by Sunstar.                
Lloyd: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am by Yatming                
Dan: 2015 Jeep Wrangler in Border Patrol livery by Greenlight

Ryan, Lloyd and Dan are joined by Scott Nadeau who calls in from the Raleigh, North Carolina. Scott is Live and Let Diecast’s Instagram and Facebook account lead and he does an amazing job.  The Evening Standard in the UK says: “Live and Let Diecast @live_and_let_diecastThis account has a truly unique remit, posting photos solely of collectable diecast model cars. The account complements a well-known blog for the diecast collecting community.” They are slotted just below Subaru USA and above The Speedhunters! You’ll find Petrolicious on the list too. Rarified air Mr. Nadeau, rarified air.

Our latest purchases:

Ryan: GMP’s trio of Chevy Nova models – Red Yanko Deuce Nova, Streetfighter’s Overkill Nova; and Michigan’s Nova by Berger                                           

Lloyd:   Auto World Camaro SS                                              

Dan:     Disney World Parking Lot Tram and Monorail, 1967 VW Beetle by Kinsmart         

Scott Nadeau: BMW Z1, 1:18 scale, no box, by MiniChamps, missing mirrors and doors; Aston Martin DB2 James Bond car

Ryan, Lloyd and Dan are joined by Andy Hawker who calls in from the Denver, Colorado area. Andy has an astounding collection of diecast cars mostly concentrating on 1:64 scale, but including 1:43, 1:24, 1:18 and others. How astounding? Try 17,631 cars, as of the day we recorded. Andy has a detailed database and has information about every model he owns. Our latest purchases:

Ryan:   Ignition Model Liberty Walk Nissan GTR 2nd Gen - Ken Meri                                              

Lloyd:   BMW F30 3-series, M4 Coupe and Convertible by paragon                                     

Dan:     Lesney Matchbox Corvette 62F from the 1 to 75 collection                                     

Andy Hawker: 1:18 Scale 1963 Studebaker Hawk Gran Turismo - Resin Car by Best of Show We discuss Andy’s collection, the impending Toys R Us bankruptcy, and we put forward our first eBay Challenge, plus your questions. 

This week’s eBay Challenge is about a BMW Art Car Miniature by artist Sandro Chia painted on a BMW M3 GTR. What will its sale price be? 

Ryan: Won’t sell

Lloyd: $375

Andy: $360

Dan: $376 (using a well-worn Price is Right strategy) 

Check it out for yourself on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Art-Car-Museum-Edition-Sandro-Chia-BMW-M3-GTR-Mint-With-Case-and-Box-1-18/142719357699?epid=2094922686&hash=item213abc9303:g:kRAAAOSwtKVaZTh0

Dan, Ryan and Lloyd discuss the models they recently purchased, where do people buy their diecast cars from, and what do your signficant others think of your hobby?

Ryan talks about his Automboile Nissan 300ZX and 180SX ; Lloyd talks about his 1/18 Norev Mercedes GL and Automobile BMW E34 M5 Touring; Dan bought a Welly London Taxi at Disney World.

We answer our first every listener question!

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