Jovet's Garage

Coke

2011-08-10T10:18:00.002+08:00

Coke "Can" Glasses with my Tomica Limited Vintage Coke Route Truck.

Belgium...FOUND!!!

2011-08-01T20:57:00.003+08:00

We were looking for a Belgium Starbucks 16oz Icon mug a few months ago...

and now we finally got one from a trade!

Btw, we're still looking for other Starbucks 16oz Icon mugs from all over the world, let us know if you can help us.

Thanks for viewing!

Mitsubishi Pajero

2011-07-27T05:33:00.002+08:00

Assorted Mitsubishi Pajeros by Tomica:

Thanks for viewing!

BMW 320i

2011-07-20T10:02:00.003+08:00

Dug-up and edited a few photos of this bimmer...

Tomica BMW 320i

Thanks for dropping-by!

My TLV Collection at 2009 Motor Madness Exhibit

2011-07-18T20:19:00.004+08:00

Found a few OLD photos of my Tomica Limited Vintage collection that was included at the 2009 Motor Madness Exhibit (Tomica Philippine Distributor's Event) at Trinoma Mall, Quezon City, Philippines.

Thanks for viewing!

Random Photos

2011-07-15T22:02:00.003+08:00

Mercedes Benz 300 SL

by Tomica

Mazda RX-8 Patrol Car

by Tomica

Honda Civic Type R

by Tomica

1959 Chevy Impala

2011-05-14T17:52:00.003+08:00

I found time today to shoot a line from one of my side collections, the 1959 Chevy Impalas. It's been a while since they were brought out from storage so they deserve a photo-shoot. This will also serve as my online database for this collection.

Enjoy the photos!

Hotwheels 1997 First Editions #5 '59 Chevy Impala

Hotwheels 1998 Low 'N Cool Series #2 '59 Chevy Impala

Hotwheels 1999 Cop Rods Series 1 '59 Chevy Impala

Hotwheels 1999 Hot Wheels #1000 '59 Chevy Impala

thanks for viewing, more lowriders to come.

Anyone in Belgium?

2011-05-06T15:44:00.003+08:00

Hi guys. I'm currently looking for someone in Belgium who can help me buy a 16oz Starbucks Belgium Country mug. I already have Brussels and Antwerp and Belgium is the missing link.

Here is a scanned Belgium mug for your reference from a fellow collector, Efren Robles.

Thanks guys!

Tomica Limited Collection

2011-03-07T13:41:00.005+08:00

I found time yesterday to rearrange and check what's missing in my Tomica Limited collection. The Tomica Limited models have more details in paint and wheels compared to the Regular Tomica line.

I took a few group photos so I can easily identify which models are still missing. Hope to complete this set soon.

TL 0001-0020

*looking for TL 0006 Honda S800M

TL 0021-0040

TL 0041-0060

TL 0061-0080

*looking for TL 0066 ARTA NSX Autobacs Super GT 2005 Series, TL 0069 Honda NSX Test Car Autobacs GT 2004 Series

TL 0081-0100

TL 0101-0120

*looking for TL 0117 Toyota Prius, TL 0119 Nissan Diesel Dump Truck

TL 0121-0124

If you have extras of the missing pieces, pls let me know. Maybe we can work-out a trade or something. Thanks!

GZOX SSR Hasemi Fairlady Z

2011-02-24T10:10:00.002+08:00

1/24 Scale

by Hotworks Racing Factory

*photo taken from my Nissan 350Z display cabinet.

Toyota AE86 Levin/Trueno

2011-02-14T14:33:00.005+08:00

While cleaning and rearranging my toyroom last week, I came across 4 AE86 models in one of my loose car cases. I forgot to put them back inside their boxes, they were included in my past exhibit at Robinson's Place Manila maybe last year or 2 years ago.

So before putting them back inside their boxes, I decided to shoot them.

Here are photos of the AE86 by Tomica Limited:

AE86 Levin

AE86 Trueno

Tomica Limited AE86 Levin/Trueno - 4 Models Gift Set - release date August 2001

Thanks for viewing!

Flaming HOT Display Cabinet

2011-02-11T15:14:00.007+08:00

I was busy last week rearranging my display cabinet. It was very hard to decide which line in my collection would deserve a slot inside my glass display case due to the limited space. The glass case has 4 slots and my Batcave used up 2 slots on top.

I finally chose my multi branded & scaled cars that were painted in Black with Flames. I used to collect this line religiously but when the Tomica bug hit me, it became a part of my side collection.

I still get a few pieces every now and then, so this line is still growing slowly.

Here are photos during the set-up:

trying out the right shelf height...

ooops, I need more space!

The final outcome:

Thanks for viewing!

Relocating the Batcave - Part II

2011-02-01T14:08:00.007+08:00

Marilyn's collection of Starbucks City Mugs are growing fast and she recently invaded my Batcave (Batman Collection Display Cabinet). They didn't only invade it, they took over the Batcave!?! =(

So it was finally time to make them their own display cabinet. We decided to make our own personal Starbucks! Well that's another story...

Going back to my Batcave, it was relocated to the second floor. I spent almost 2 days rearranging the pieces until I finalized the layout. It was truly a back-breaking experience.

Here are some photos during the relocation:

Robin: Holy !@#$% Batman, Marilyn's mugs have taken over the Batcave!

Batman: Don't worry Robin, the Batcomputer gave us the coordinates to a secret relocation site...we're movin' on up!

Batman: To the Batcave!!!

after almost 2 days of relocating...

This was the 2nd time I relocated the Batcave, hoping to relocate it again in a larger space.

Thanks for viewing! =)

Conquering the Coffee Dunes

2011-01-15T14:40:00.004+08:00

It's been a while since my last post here. I wanna greet all my die-cast car blog-mates and friends a Happy New Year!!! (better late than never...lol) I'm still on a break from this hobby. Have a few new Tomicas that arrived but I'm just lazy to shoot them.

Yesterday, I helped Marilyn shoot a few of her new Starbucks City Mugs. The mugs were surrounded by a mound of coffee beans so it gave me an idea....

in this shoot:

Global Icon Series City Mugs by Starbucks

1/64 Scale Off-road Humvee by Jada

This shoot felt good, I might shoot more tomorrow! =)

still on a die-cast car break...

2010-12-04T10:54:00.006+08:00

Hi friends! I'm still on a break from die-cast cars. I really don't know why, I just lost the appetite to take photos and post my recent/old cars...I promise to be back soon. Haha!

Anyway, I'm enjoying the thrill of the hunt for these Starbucks City Icon Mugs which my girlfriend, Marilyn, collects.

Maybe you can help us get more. We are open to trade Manila and Philippines 16oz mugs, mini mugs and tumblers for your city mugs. Post your offers here!

Visit our Starbucks collection here:

http://mvpstarbucks.multiply.com/

Thanks in advance for the help! =)

On a break...

2010-11-22T09:19:00.003+08:00

Hi guys!

I've been busy with work lately and haven't found time to shoot and post my old/new collections. Hope I can be active again soon!

By the way, I'm also helping out Marilyn collect the Starbucks City Mugs. Let me know if you can help us. We can buy them or trade locally available mugs.

Here's our start-up collection:

http://mvpstarbucks.multiply.com/

Regards to all!

Jovet

SIKU Mounty = Dodge RAM

2010-10-10T10:13:00.011+08:00

A Brief History of the RAM

*taken from Wikipedia

The Ram (previously known as Dodge Ram) is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by Chrysler Group LLC and, as of late 2010, sold under the Ram brand. Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge lineup of light trucks. The name Ram was first used in 1981 on the redesigned Ram and Power Ram, though it came from the hood ornament used on 1930s and '40s Dodge vehicles. The truck is in its fourth generation as of the 2009 year model.

Dodge Ram trucks have been named Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year three times - the second-generation Ram won the award in 1994, and the third-generation Ram Heavy Duty won the award in 2003. The fourth-generation Dodge Ram Heavy Duty won in 2010.

I recently opened a SIKU gift pack which consisted of a SIKU Mounty pickup truck with a Go Kart on trailer. The SIKU Mounty definetly looks like the RAM. They have the same front hood profile with regards to the engine hood, grills, head light, fog lamps and bumper. SIKU may not have been able to secure the license in producing the RAM so they renamed this to Mounty.

SIKU Mounty with Go Kart on Trailer

I have more SIKUs to share as soon as I find time to shoot them. Thanks for viewing!

My Exhibit at Tomica's 40th Anniversary

2010-10-04T20:25:00.007+08:00

I'd like to share some photos of my exhibit at Tomica's 40th Anniversary celebration here in the Philippines which was held last September. My display theme consisted of assorted Tomica Limited Vintage models in an old Tomica Town diorama setup.

Thanks for viewing!

Who's thirsty for Coke?

2010-09-26T13:24:00.007+08:00

When I learned that Tomica Limited Vintage will release a Coke Route Truck a few months ago, I didn't hesitate in ordering one from an online store. I was very excited for it's release but had to wait for weeks to arrive. Finally I received a postal notice last Thursday, woohoo!

Here are photos of the very detailed Coke Route Truck:

TLV-92a Nissan 3.5t Truck

in a diorama shoot with a TLV-55a Toyota Corolla 1100

Thanks for viewing!

Tomica 40th Anniversary - Philippines

2010-09-20T14:37:00.011+08:00

We celebrated Tomica's 40th Anniversary here in the Philippines this past week-end at the Activity Center of SM Mega Mall, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

It was a fun-filled event for the kids and the young at heart. Special promos and exclusive event models were made available to Tomica collectors. An all Tomica die-cast car exhibit by DCPH was the main attraction of the event.

Here are some photos from the event:

Roll the dice and win an prize contest!

To join this contest, you must buy 4pcs Regular Tomica and you're given 3 chances to win an exclusive Tomica event car or Tomica sticker as consolation prize.

Here are photos of me during the contest:

ooops!!!

2nd attempt...

Last chance to win a price!!!

Did I win the exclusive event car? Let's find out later...

You also get a free 40th Anniversary Tomica T-Shirt for every P1000(Pesos) purchase.

Here are some of the Tomica Event cars that I bought during the event. Tomica Event models are not available at our local toy stores and department stores. These were specially brought in by the Tomica distributor in the Philippines for this event.

The prize I won during the Roll a Dice contest....a GOLD Tomica Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33)! Woohoo!!!

Thanks for viewing, photos of the Tomica Exhibit will follow soon.

Preparing for an Exhibit - Tomica 40th Anniversary

2010-09-14T12:54:00.007+08:00

We'll be celebrating Tomica's 40th Anniversary here in the Philippines this coming week-end. Our club DCPH will be helping out in this event by having some members exhibit their Tomica collections. I might join this exhibit if the 10 available display modules are not filled by Thursday.

While thinking about my possible exhibit theme, I felt the urge to shoot a few Tomica models last night. At first I thought about my new Tomica Limited Vintage models that recently arrived but when I was browsing my display cabinet, I saw this set hidden behind the new arrivals. Enjoy the photos!

Tomica 5 Car Gift Set
with Motorized Isuzu Car Carrier

Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-ES

Toyota Celica 2800GT

Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2000 Turbo

Honda City

Nissan Caravan

Motorized Transporter

Group Shot

more photos here at Jovet's Tomica Site.

Nissan 350Z - Hot Works

2010-09-09T09:29:00.006+08:00

Hot Works 1/24
D1 Grand Prix Nissan Fairlady Z ORC

with it's small brothers...

Hot Works 1/64

Choro-Q

More Hot Works 350Z coming soon.
Thanks for viewing!

Who you gonna call?

2010-09-01T11:23:00.007+08:00

It's one my favorite movies back in the 80's. So when I started to collect die-cast cars, the Ecto 1 was a must have for me. Fortunately, this model was released by ERTL in 1:21 scale at around 2004-05.

It's my all time favorite piece in my die-cast Movie/TV Themed Collection because of it's accurate and detailed features.

Here are photos of my Ghostbusters Ecto 1 collection. I'm hoping to bag the HotWheels SDCC exclusive soon.

ERTL 1/21

Johnny Lightning 1/64
Tenth Anniversary Release

Johnny Lightning 1/64
Attack of Mr Stay Puft Diorama

Assorted Loose 1/64 HotWheels, Johnny Lightning & Columbia Pictures Release (no brand at the base, anybody knows the brand?)

Thanks for viewing & see you at the movies! =)

Feeling lucky today?

2010-08-30T13:31:00.006+08:00

I visited a local hobby shop last week and was surprised to find an opened Tomica Mini Cooper Selection Lottery Set. As far as I know from our local distributor, this Lottery set was sold out.
I remember getting the whole box set a few years ago since I prefer to have the complete set of the Mini Coopers. In fact, I got 2 sets but passed-on the extra set to a friend.

There were only around 7-8pcs left in the shop and all individual boxes were still sealed. I wanted to have extras of the Red with #177 Tampo & Green with British Flag on Roof so I decided to check my luck.

Tomica Mini Cooper Selection
Lottery Set
Actual item I bought still sealed in original plastic...

Let's cut the plastic...

Take a peek inside...

Was I lucky that day? Oooops!

I wasn't! Nevertheless, I still got the Gold with Australian Flag on roof and not the plain Gold. I was still lucky!

More photos...

Nothing beats the feeling of suspense that I got, might go back to the hobby shop again this week and try my luck. =)

Another relaxing Sunday shoot...

2010-08-29T16:37:00.008+08:00

It's another long week-end here in Manila so I found time for a morning photo-shoot of my collection. I had to rummage through a few storage bins were I keep all my loose cars just to find these Maisto Chargers.

I only have two of these but I'm hoping to get the other releases soon. Here are photos of them in a Tomica Town diorama set.

Maisto Pro Rodz - 1/64
'69 Dodge Charger - Orange

'69 Dodge Charger - Silver

Playing around with the Chargers...

Thanks for viewing!

What did I open today?

2010-08-25T23:18:00.007+08:00

One of my main lines in my die-cast car collection before I concentrated on Tomica is the '69 Dodge Charger. I used to collect this model in different brands and scales but laid low for a while. Here are 2 new additions to my collection.

HotWheels Drag Strip Demon - '69 Dodge Charger F/C
Shakey Situation

HotWheels Phil's Garage - '69 Dodge Charger

Side by side...

more chargers coming soon!

Tomica 40th Anniversary Reissues

2010-08-21T11:25:00.006+08:00

Tomica 40th Anniversary - Volume 1
Reissue of the 1st 6 models released by Tomica

Toyota 2000GT

Nissan Fairlady Z 432

Toyota Mark II Hardtop

Nissan Bluebird SSS Coupe

Toyota Crown Super Deluxe

Toyota Crown Patrol Car

From the land of the rising sun....

2010-08-18T11:30:00.004+08:00

I received a postal notice that a package has arrived last Monday morning. I wasn't able to go to our local post office that day due to a very busy Monday. Finally, I was able to drop-by yesterday after lunch. It's my package from Japan! I was very excited to open the box so I went home early. Haha!

Here are the contents of the box:

TL#0120 Mitsubishi Lancer EX2000 Turbo and Assorted TLV/TLV-N Models
*I pre-ordered the Lancers since January, finally they're here!

40th Anniversary Vol. 1 - Complete Set of 6 Models

40th Anniversary #40 Fairlady Z - Japan Box Release
*Now I have the box variations, woohoo!

Watch out for a more detailed shoot of the cars. Thanks for viewing!

Nissan 350Z - Muscle Machines

2010-08-12T12:30:00.003+08:00

Here's the final post of my Nissan 350Z in 1/64 scale by Muscle Machines. Enjoy the group shots! =)

more Nissan Zs by other brands and scales coming soon...

Nissan 350Z - Muscle Machines - Car & Truck

2010-08-07T21:57:00.007+08:00

Going back to my Nissan 350Z collection, here is an odd pair from Muscle Machines.

This was released in a box set around 2004-2005 and I was hesitant to buy it at first. The box set consisted of a 1:64 scaled Nissan 350Z car and a Truck with Trailer.

The truck head was a custom design and casting by Muscle Machines. It resembled the face of the Nissan 350Z with an opening driver's cockpit.

It was kinda odd looking but when you display them together side-by-side, they look awesome!

Relaxing on a Saturday morning...

2010-07-31T21:55:00.007+08:00

I finally found time to relax on a very lazy Saturday morning. Woke up late (around 9am), made coffee, had breakfast then took out my new babies (new die-cast cars) from a temporary storage bin.

Got a few items from a friend this week and a package from Hong Kong yesterday. Let's take a closer look...

Assorted HotWheels - 1/64

Vitesse De Lorean - Back To The Future II - 1/43

with it's 1:18 scaled version by Sunstar...another shoot coming soon!

Package from HK

So what's inside the bubble wrap?

2pcs of Tomica Museum Series - Mitsubishi Lancers, woohoo!

Group Shot of my week's haul.

Looking forward for more relaxing Saturday mornings, enjoy the week-end guys! =)

Let's Take a Break...

2010-07-24T01:03:00.008+08:00

from Muscle Machines but let's bring out more Nissan 350Zs from my storage bin! Haha!

Here are two (2) Nissan Zs from Tomica's Lottery Draw 6, Auto Salon Series. Sorry for the poor shots since I tried to capture both cars in drifting mode and in dark background. It's kinda hard to shoot in low lighting so please bear with the photos. Btw, both come from my favorite Tomica list.

Option Z

RS*R 350Z

Group Shot

Nissan 350Z - Muscle Machines - RJ De Vera Signature Series

2010-07-21T21:56:00.005+08:00

Muscle Machines 1/64

Muscle Tuners - RJ De Vera Signature Series

'03 Nissan 350Z

Nissan 350Z - Muscle Machines - SS Tuners

2010-07-16T13:16:00.006+08:00

Muscle Machines 1/64

SS Tuners Series

'02 Nissan 350Z

Nissan 350Z - Muscle Machines - Muscle Tuners

2010-07-14T17:36:00.005+08:00

Muscle Machines

Muscle Tuners Series
'03 Nissan 350Z

Nissan 350Z - Norev

2010-07-13T07:51:00.007+08:00

These 3 Norevs suddenly appeared when I was cleaning my old toy room. They were inside a dusty shoe box with a few empty Tomica plastic cases. I'm glad I found them.

Norev Mini Jet 1/64

Show Room Series

Nissan Fairlady 350Z

Old Meets New!

2010-07-03T23:16:00.006+08:00

It's been more than a month since my last post here, I've been busy with work and I just moved back to my old townhouse unit. Most of my old and new pieces are packed in boxes and got mixed up. I still need to do a little more renovation of my old toy room to brighten it up and to add more display cabinets by maximizing the available space.

I'll try to take a photo of the actual condition of my old toy room this week and then document the transformation process. I'm hoping to finish the renovation by September 2010. Wish me luck guys!

Here are unpublished photos I found in my raw photos folder which I edited a while ago. They're perfect for this post since they both represent the old and new. =)

1st Gen Mitsubishi Pajero & 8th Gen Honda Civic Type R

Both by Tomica

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X - Patrol Cars

2010-05-13T14:51:00.011+08:00

When Tomica announced that they will come out with a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X - UK Police last year, a lot of collectors were surprised with Tomica's move since most of their Police/Patrol Cars were in Japanese Police liveries.

For me, it was more of mixed emotions, I was also surprised but very excited to have one. Moreover, there were discussions if a real car existed?

Here's what I found from another site:

*photos taken from http://www.mitsubishipedia.org/mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x-police-car

Can anyone confirm if these photos are real or just an artist's work?

Here's Tomica's version of the Evo X UK Police Car:

and now, the latest release from Tomica, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Japanese Patrol Car!

Comparative shots:

So, has anyone seen a real Evo X UK or Japanese Patrol Car?
Please share photos or a link...Thanks for viewing! =)

Tomica Limited Vintage - Diorama

2010-05-08T17:54:00.005+08:00

It's another lazy Saturday here in Manila and after having lunch, I pushed myself to shoot a few new pieces from my Tomica Limited Vintage NEO collection.

LV-N09e ISUZU BU04 type BUS

LV-N26a Mazda Luce Legato - Patrol Car

More shots...

Sorry for the poor shots....I'm kinda feeling lazy today and I just want to go back to bed. Haha!

Thanks for viewing.

Jovet's Garage in Singapore!

2010-04-20T22:42:00.007+08:00

Had the chance to join my family for weekend at SG last April 16-18, 2010. It was a very short vacation but it was all worth it, I want to go back again! F1 experience on September? =)

Here are some photos of our trip:

Our plane to SG - Philippine Airlines

Transport from Changi Airport to our hotel.

Our hotel along Orchard Road and right across is a Toys 'R Us and Takashimaya.

Meritus Mandarin Hotel 5th floor lobby.

Lunch at Takashimaya food court.

Resorts World casino at Sentosa! =)

Universal Studios at Sentosa.

Met up with friends at a bar in Sentosa and had a pint of Hoegaarden! burp! =)

City Tour

Sunday Swap Meet at China Square Central

After going around the swap meet, I felt disappointed since most of the toys for sale were action figures, robots and statues...no diecast cars or Tomicas in sight. But after going up the 2nd floor, I finally spotted a table full of diecast cars! and it doesn't end there...the seller looks very familiar? hmmmm....it's Jedison of Tomica Fan Club!!!

He was very surprised after I introduced myself...he wasn't expecting me in SG. Haha! Then another surprise came, the other fellow looking at Jedison's item was Melvin of PJ Toy Car blog! Woohooo! An impromptu get together of diecast collectors and bloggers! =)

It's an honor to meet fellow international diecast car collectors in person, unfortunately I had to leave early since our checkout time at the hotel was 1pm and I was running late.

Thanks again for the warm welcome and hope to chat with you guys again when I come back to SG. See you around!

Playing on the 21st

2010-04-11T10:43:00.004+08:00

It was another holiday for us last Friday(April 09, 2010) here in Manila and I found time to play around at my family's condo unit on the 21st floor of The Manansala Rockwell.

My photo-booth wasn't around so I experimented on natural lighting without filters or diffusers. Again, let me know your thoughts or suggestions for a better shoot.

Btw, I'm only using a regular point and shoot Sony Digicam. =)

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Patrol Car and Honda Civic Type R by Tomica

Tomica 40th Anniversary - Gift Set 1

2010-04-06T23:35:00.004+08:00

I got 2 40th Anniversary Gift Sets from Tomica last month and I only got the chance to open then shoot them last Holy Week. All cars were regular Tomica releases but they all have the Tomica 40th Anniversary tampos.

I hope you enjoy viewing the photos as much as I enjoyed playing around with them in this shoot.

Tomica 40th Anniversary - Gift Set 1

Honda City Turbo II

Eunos Roadster

Nissan GT-R

Nissan Skyline 2000GT

Experimental Shots at the 21st

2010-04-02T00:44:00.006+08:00

After a very busy and very short (3-day) work week, due to our observance of the Holy Week, I found time to open and shoot my Tomica Limited GT-R vs Z set this morning. All cars are in Patrol Car livery and all have great details.

Since it's a holiday and I was at our 21st floor condo unit at Rockwell Center, I decided to do an experimental shoot using natural light with the Nestle and Phinma buildings as background. It was hard since I needed to check on different shooting angles to achieve realism.

I was only 75% happy with the outcome of the photos since the buildings were blurred but had a great time shooting them. Let me know your thoughts on this shoot.

Tomica Limited GT-R vs Z
Skyline GT-R R33

Fairlady Z S130

Skyline GT-R R32

Fairlady Z Z31

What did I open today?

2010-03-24T01:31:00.010+08:00

It's been a while since my last post, I've been busy with work lately and just found time to open then shoot this 2-car gift set the other day.

Tomica Limited Vintage - Nostalgic Emergency Gift Set Vol. 1
LV-30 Nissan Junior - Fire Engine
LV-47 Prince Skyway - Fire Department Ambulance

I pre-ordered this set last year, it was part of my Christmas gift for myself. I almost lost this set since it took more than 2 months to reach me. The postal notice from our local Post Office got misplaced and the people from the PO had a hard time looking for the package. Luckily, they still found it hidden beneath all the unclaimed packages.

Here are photos of the models. =)

LV-30 Nissan Junior - Fire Engine

LV-47 Prince Skyway - Fire Dept. Ambulance

A few diorama photos with the Fire Chief.

Back to the Future II

2010-03-06T12:11:00.010+08:00

continuation of my DeLorean DMC-12 Collection from the movie Back to the Future II...

This 2nd Gen DeLorean Time Machine has the capability to fly and is powered by a Mr. Fusion Home Energy Reactor. The actual unit was manufactured by Fusion Industries.

Also known as the fusion generator, the Mr. Fusion Home Energy Reactor converted household waste to power the time machine's flux capacitor and time circuits using nuclear fusion.

We first see the Mr. Fusion when Emmett Brown comes back from 2015. He rummages through Marty's trash can, to find a banana peel, a Miller beer can, and some other pieces of garbage. Which, in turn, suggests that the Mr. Fusion unit can run on pure trash.

Mr. Fusion allowed the DeLorean time machine to generate the required 1.21 gigawatts to travel through the space-time continuum. The energy produced by Mr. Fusion replaced plutonium as the primary power source of the DeLorean's time travel and flight capabilities.

DeLorean DMC-12 - Back to the Future 1/18 by Sunstar

DeLorean DMC-12 - Back to the Future 1/43 by Vitesse

DeLorean DMC-12 - Back to the Future 1/64 by Johnny Lightning Hollywood on Wheels

Group Shot

DeLorean DMC-12 - Back to the Future 1/64 by Johnny Lightning Dioramas Rel 6
- Dr. Emmett Brown's Step Van
- DeLorean Time Machine

Toyota Corolla Axio

2010-03-03T21:15:00.004+08:00

The 10th generation of the Corolla was introduced in October 2006. The Japanese market called it the Corolla Axio while the other Asian markets preferred the Corolla Altis.

Here are 3 version of the Toyota Corolla Axio by Tomica in 1/63 scale:

027-8a Toyota Corolla Axio

027-8b Toyota Corolla Axio - ALSOK Security Car

027-8c Toyota Corolla Axio - Lucky Draw 12 - Driving School Car

Back to the Future

2010-03-01T10:45:00.016+08:00

Back to the Future is a 1985 American comedic science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis, co-written by Bob Gale and produced by Steven Spielberg. The film stars Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, as well as Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson and Thomas F. Wilson. Back to the Future tells the story of Marty McFly, a teenager who is accidentally sent back in time from 1985 to 1955. He meets his parents in high school, accidentally attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by causing his parents to fall in love, while finding a way to return to 1985.

Zemeckis and Gale wrote the script after Gale mused upon whether he would have befriended his father if they attended school together. Various film studios rejected the script until the box office success of Zemeckis' Romancing the Stone, and the project was set up at Universal Pictures with Spielberg as executive producer. Eric Stoltz was originally cast as Marty McFly when Michael J. Fox declined as he was busy filming the TV series Family Ties. However, during filming Stoltz and the filmmakers decided Stoltz was miscast, so they asked Fox again and he managed to work out a timetable in which he could give enough time and commitment to both; the subsequent recasting meant the crew had to race through reshoots and post-production to complete the film for its July 3, 1985 release date.

When released, it became the most successful film of the year, grossing more than $380 million worldwide and receiving critical acclaim. It won the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation and the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film, as well as Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations. Ronald Reagan even quoted the film in the 1986 State of the Union Address. In 2007, the Library of Congress selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry, and in June 2008 the American Film Institute's special AFI's 10 Top 10 acknowledged the film as the 10th best film in the science fiction genre. The movie marked the beginning of a franchise, with Back to the Future Part II and Back to the Future Part III released back-to-back in 1989 and 1990, as well as an animated series and theme park ride.
*taken from wikipedia

DeLorean DMC-12 - Back to the Future 1/18 by Sunstar

DeLorean DMC-12 - Back to the Future 1/43 by Vitesse

DeLorean DMC-12 - Back to the Future 1/64 by HotWheels Bandai Charawheels

Group Shot

Toyota Prius

2010-02-27T16:51:00.007+08:00

The Toyota Prius (pronounced /ˈpriːəs/) is a full hybrid electric mid-size car developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation. The Prius is the most fuel efficient gasoline car currently sold in the U.S. according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) also rate the Prius as among the cleanest vehicles sold in the United States based on smog forming and toxic emissions.

It first went on sale in Japan in 1997, making it the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. It was subsequently introduced worldwide in 2001. The Prius is sold in more than 40 countries and regions, with its largest markets being those of Japan and North America. In May 2008, global cumulative Prius sales reached the 1 million vehicle mark, and by August 31, 2008, the Prius reached worldwide cumulative sales of 1.43 million units. As a top seller, the U.S. market made up more than half of the 1.2 million Prius sold worldwide by early 2009.
*taken from wikipedia

Tomica Regular #89 & 106 Toyota Prius

Model NHW20 - Second Generation (2004-2009)

Model ZVW30 - Third Generation (2009-Present)

TLV - Toyota FS45V

2010-02-26T10:28:00.008+08:00

I tried to do a little research about this Toyota FS45V but I always hit a dead-end.

Anyway, this model was released by Tomytec under it's Tomica Limited Vintage line. It's not part of the regular TLV line but a special release to commemorate the 2nd Anniversary of the Tomica Shop in Nagoya on October 2008.

If you take a closer look of the box, you'll notice that there's no TLV # printed on the box. All of the special TLV released have no TLV #s.

TLV - Toyota FS45V - Fire Department Vehicle

NIssan GT-R Super GT

2010-02-24T21:56:00.009+08:00

A follow-up on my Nissan GT-R collection by Tomica.

Nismo, the motorsport arm of Nissan, entered the Nissan GT-R in the Super GT race series in the GT500 class for the 2008 season, replacing the Nissan 350Z.

Unlike the production car, the GT500 version has a completely different drivetrain. The race car has a 4.5 litre naturally-aspirated V8 with 6 speed sequential manual gearbox and a RWD layout from its predecessor, the 350Z race car.(from my old post - http://jovetsgarage.blogspot.com/search/label/Nissan%20GT-R%20in%20JGTC)

Here are my Nissan GT-R Super GT Race Cars by Tomica in 1/64 scale:

Yellow Hat GT-R Racing Car - Regular Tomica #50

Test Car GT-R - from Nissan Race Car Collection

Xanavi GT-R - Special Promo from Nissan Race Car Collection

Calsonic GT-R - from Byun2 Race Car Collection Gift Set

Hasemi Tomica Ebbro GT-R 2009 Sepang Spec - Regular Tomica #50

Group Shots

Now Showing!

2010-02-19T22:24:00.006+08:00

I just finished relocating my Movie/TV themed die-cast car collection. It was a back-breaking experience since I had to get them from another house. This line used to be my mainline since I started collecting die-cast cars in 2004. Most of them fit the allocated space in my new display cabinet but I still have a few to add and set loose. Some were misplaced due to moving from one house to another but hopefully I can find them all soon.

Sit back, relax and enjoy watching the movies!

Tomica Limited Vintage - Diorama

2010-02-11T11:01:00.006+08:00

Here are more photos of the Honda TV-N Truck, Nissan Violet and the Hino Fire Engine in a street crossing diorama set (Tomy Town Playset) by Tomica. This setup will show how each TLV model is proportional to one another since all TLV models are in 1/64 scale.

Sorry if the photos are not well lit since this setup does not fit inside my photo-booth. Anyway, hope you enjoy these photos as I enjoyed taking them. =)

The Ultimate Fire Stopper

2010-02-10T10:46:00.007+08:00

Got this TLV-N Hino Fire Engine with the help of Alex/Tomylord. When he handed this to me at our last DCPH Swap Meet, I was very surprised with it's huge box. This maybe is the largest TLV box I've ever seen.

I don't collect Tomica fire engines except for the Tomica Limited since I'm trying to complete the line. Got a few Tomica Limited Vintage fire engines as well but not all, I only try to collect 1 variant of each release.

I tried to research on specs and history of this Hino TC343 Fire Engine but there was none. So enough with this and let the photos talk! Enjoy! =)

TLV-N24a Hino TC343 type Ladder Fire Engine

TLV-N13 Nissan Violet 1400 Deluxe

2010-02-09T13:55:00.006+08:00

Before the Nissan Stanza, there was the Nissan Violet, a sister car to the Nissan Sunny, which sold outside Japan under Nissan's Datsun marque as the Datsun 140J/160J — except in the United States where it was the Datsun 710. This model was built as a 2-door saloon, 2-door coupé, 4-door fastback, 4-door notchback, estate, and van. The Violet was placed above the Nissan Sunny but just slightly below the Nissan Bluebird. Introducing the Violet allowed Nissan to moderately increase the dimensions of the older Nissan Bluebird.
*taken from Wikipedia

TLV-N13a Nissan Violet 1400 Deluxe

TLV-N15 Honda TN-V Truck

2010-02-08T12:17:00.007+08:00

This Honda TN-V Truck is categorized as a Japanese Mini Truck. They are commonly referred to as Kei Trucks. They are mini trucks that are used regularly in Japan for a variety of duties. From warehouse deliveries, to working on farms. These little trucks are quite impressive. These little wonders are imported into other countries for their decent cargo capacity.

TLV-N15b Honda TN-V Truck

The rear canvass type cover provides comfort of being in an enclosed cab to keep nasty dust, dirt and weather out while they remain dry and comfortable inside.

Fiat 131 Abarth Rally

2010-02-07T10:04:00.006+08:00

It was late last year, maybe around late November or early December, when my friend Alex/Tomylord asked me if I already have a Fiat Abarth in my Tomica collection. I said none and I have never seen one before. So he reached into his bag and showed me 2 variations, 1 had rally livery (I can't remember the racing decals) and 1 plain body version. He said that they were both extras from his collection and offered them to me for a friendly price. Hmmmmmm...

I chose the plain body version since it's my favorite color, BLUE. Another friend during our get together got the other. Enjoy the photos! =)

About the Car
The Fiat 131 Abarth was a very successful rally car, winning the World Rally Championship three times: in 1977, 1978, and in 1980 with Markku Alen, Timo Salonen and Walter Röhrl at the wheel. The official "works" cars were sponsored by Italian airline Alitalia and bore their distinctive red, white and green livery.

In 1976, 500 examples of Fiat 131 Abarth Rallye were built for homologation purposes. This car included many technical modifications such as 16-valve DOHC engine producing 140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp), Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection and independent rear suspension. In race specifications, the engine produced around 215 PS (158 kW; 212 hp) in season 1977.

The 131 got a minor facelift in 1978. New DOHC, or "Twin Cam" (TC) engines arrived, and these models were badged as SuperMirafiori. Biggest change exterior wise was larger rectangular shaped front lights, new bumpers, new bigger rear lights and new interior trim. In 1978, the 2-door sporting version Racing (Mirafiori Sport in the UK) with 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) DOHC engine, was launched. This car had four round headlights (the inner headlights being smaller than the outer ones, unlike any other Mirafiori model produced), different grille, spoilers and extended wheel arches, and a short-throw 5 speed gearbox. The Racing had top speed of 180 km/h (110 mph).
*taken from wikipedia

Tomica Fiat Abarth Rally

Tomica Limited Vintage - Diorama

2010-02-05T13:38:00.003+08:00

Here are more photos of the TLV-N12 Toyota Carina 1600 DX and TLV-68 Subaru Sambar Pumper in a diorama set-up. Enjoy! =)

TLV-68 Subaru Sambar Pumper

2010-02-05T00:39:00.007+08:00

The Subaru Sambar is an automobile built by automaker Subaru for the Japanese market. It is Japan's first Keitora, which means "kei class truck" and is still in production. The Sambar is available in both microvan and Kei truck (Pickup truck style) to fulfill the Kei car guidelines. Still flourishing in the Japanese automotive industry, the Sambar continues to be produced in Japan, China, Korea, as well as in Finland with a joint venture with Elcat Automotive.

The name "Sambar" comes from a deer native to India commonly used to carry small loads.

Since its introduction, the Sambar has used a rear engine, rear wheel drive format (with optional 4WD from 1980 on), with the first two generations using the air-cooled engine from the Subaru 360, and later generations using the water cooled engine from the Subaru Rex, Vivio and the Pleo.

The current 2008 Subaru Sambar model is still using the Sixth Generation chassis and body with updated fascia. It was the first Kei truck in Japan that used a cabover design, with the passenger cabin over the engine.
*taken from wikipedia

TLV-68a Subaru Sambar Pumper

TLV-N12 Toyota Carina 1600 DX

2010-02-04T12:59:00.006+08:00

The Toyota Carina was a Japanese large family car, initially launched in 1970 and exported to Europe and the United States. It finished production in 2000 as a mid-sized four-door sedan sold in the Japanese market. It was typically marketed as a four-door version of the Celica. Over time, it became a sister car to the Corona but was sportier, with distinctive bodywork and interior—aimed at the youth market and generally filling a niche between the Corolla and Corona.

The first-generation Carina was manufactured in 1970 (and launched in Europe in October 1971). Show room appeal was enhanced by the inclusion in the price of reclining seats with built-in head restraints, radio, clock, reversing lights and servo-assistance on the brakes: these were features which, where available on competitor models, tended to be offered only as options at extra cost.

The A10 Carina was also exported to the US, but sales volumes were disappointing. US exports stopped after only two years.

The original model featured a 1588 cc OHV engine, with 4-speed gearbox and front-wheel disc brakes. It was revised in 1972 with a restyled body, new rear light cluster and filler cap repositioned in rear quarter panel, restyled front grille and fascia. The specification was once again revised in 1974 including sealed cooling system, improved brakes, restyled wheels with flared wheel arches, and restyled interior fittings. For 1976, it received a new front and rear-end styling, dual-line braking system with servo and a repositioned handbrake and gear lever. Wheelbase was increased slightly.
*taken from Wikipedia

TLV-N12b Toyota Carina 1600 DX

What did I open today? - part II

2010-02-03T13:55:00.002+08:00

Matchbox VW Karmann Ghia Convertible - Purple

What did I open today?

2010-02-03T12:38:00.005+08:00

I experienced high blood pressure last Sunday night right after our 1st DCPH Swap Meet for this year 2010. After consulting with my doctor last Monday night, he ordered me to rest for a couple of days while I wait for my blood test and urinalysis result which was taken early this morning.

Viewing the details of my cars and photo shooting them helps me relax and relieve stress. Now I have all day to open and take photos of some of my old and new pieces! hehehe...

Matchbox Ice Cream Van

more are coming later...

Nissan GT-R vs Nissan Z

2010-02-02T18:02:00.009+08:00

Nismo, the motorsport arm of Nissan, entered the Nissan GT-R in the Super GT race series in the GT500 class for the 2008 season, replacing the Nissan 350Z.

Unlike the production car, the GT500 version has a completely different drivetrain. The race car has a 4.5 litre naturally-aspirated V8 with 6 speed sequential manual gearbox and a RWD layout from its predecessor, the 350Z race car.

Here are some of my Super GT Race Cars by Nissan:

Calsonic GT-R vs 350Z

more GT-R vs 350Z photos soon...

Off-Road Racing Hummers

2010-01-29T13:20:00.004+08:00

I used to collect die-cast Hummers in assorted scale and brand when I started this hobby in 2004. After a few years of collecting, I got tired of chasing the hard to find items and completing all the released variants. I decided to give them up and sold all of them.....well not all. LOL! I kept all my Yellow Hummers and these 4x4 Racing Hummers by Johnny Lightning.

A few photos of my 4x4 Racing Hummers:

from the JL Hummers 1 release 1

from the JL Hummers 2 release 1

together....

What did I open today?

2010-01-26T11:56:00.004+08:00

Fast and the Furious Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV - Tomica Casting

together with a Tomica Limited Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV...