Nice little diecast cobra.

[dhs.buckley]

Today walking around kmart i found this little 1:24 cobra and only $12, i thought it was a pretty nice model. very detailed, doors and bonnet open, steering works.

These are a couple of the models i have, the light blue one at the back i was given when i was 8 years old so obviously that is when the bug started, the dark blue one is a revell plastic kit that i built as a replica of my car, and the red one is the new one i picked up today.

[byroncobra]

Kyosho makes the ducks nuts of diecast models....this one is 1:12 so it's about 18" long

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...11080013_1.jpg



I spotted one in a kit shop in Vietnam for about $350.00 but couldn't fit it in my luggage, should have made it fit!

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by byroncobra

I spotted one in a kit shop in Vietnam for about $350.00 but couldn't fit it in my luggage, should have made it fit!

It may have fit if you realized it was about 13" long-not 18".

[byroncobra]

It may have fit if you realized it was about 13" long-not 18".

....pedant

geez, maybe the box as that long

[David Hodgson]

Step away from the model shops Mr Buckley, you need to stop collecting now. It becomes a sickening disease. You will find yourself wandering the aisles of department store toy sections, model shops, tobaconist kiosks, flea markets, or anywhere you are likely to find these little 4 wheel wonders.

I have amassed in excess of 50 now, from ones as small as 15mm to a radio controlled one over 400mm. I used to put thm in the display cabinet but that is now full so they're still in their box's in my top cupboard.
My saving grace was setting some rules; collect only cobras, don't spend over $100 on a single item (I've missed out on some nice Kyosho and such with ths rule), buy only what I come across -no mail order (though this rule was broken in pursuit of some cobra slot cars). Theres a mix of quality in there, some good one from brand names, some average ones from brand names (maisto) and a mix of toy based ones, even a clay look one.

The 289 is was the most difficult to get, I have a couple of these now, one from ToysRus recently.

[boxhead]

I have a couple of the Kyosho ones, really good detail.

[dhs.buckley]

Originally Posted by David Hodgson

Step away from the model shops Mr Buckley, you need to stop collecting now. It becomes a sickening disease. You will find yourself wandering the aisles of department store toy sections, model shops, tobaconist kiosks, flea markets, or anywhere you are likely to find these little 4 wheel wonders.

I have amassed in excess of 50 now, from ones as small as 15mm to a radio controlled one over 400mm. I used to put thm in the display cabinet but that is now full so they're still in their box's in my top cupboard.
My saving grace was setting some rules; collect only cobras, don't spend over $100 on a single item (I've missed out on some nice Kyosho and such with ths rule), buy only what I come across -no mail order (though this rule was broken in pursuit of some cobra slot cars). Theres a mix of quality in there, some good one from brand names, some average ones from brand names (maisto) and a mix of toy based ones, even a clay look one.

The 289 is was the most difficult to get, I have a couple of these now, one from ToysRus recently.

I know! my wife knew before i walked in the door, as my daughter had a brand new doll in her hand, first words from wife "what have you bought now!", i have about 50 model cars and have been told to move them to the shed. but i must admit i couldnt walk past this model for $12 it looks better than the photos, amazing amount of detail for such a cheap price, i have looked at the fraklin mint cobra in the local hobby shop, but @ $235, i would rather spend that on the one in the garage.

[OZCOBRA]

Originally Posted by byroncobra

Kyosho makes the ducks nuts of diecast models....this one is 1:12 so it's about 18" long

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...11080013_1.jpg



I spotted one in a kit shop in Vietnam for about $350.00 but couldn't fit it in my luggage, should have made it fit!

I bought both my 1:12 Scale Kyosho's direct from that Vietnam source landed to my door for $370 each amazing detail...all arrived with no issue!!
...How and why the local sellers here continue to ask $550 to $650 for these 1:12 is beyond me!!!

[dhs.buckley]

does anyone have a picture of somthing next to the 1:12 scale kyosho, just want to get an idea of how big it is, ie if it will fit in my display cabinet.

[David Hodgson]

Mmmm.... must be cause for a bigger display cabinet!

I have a 1:12 plastic kit I could get a pic of. I'll try to get it up tonight.

I must buy these things in my sleep - did a recount on the weekend - 81 not including a couple of Daytona's and Mustangs.

Got a nice little MkI 289 a couple of weeks back. These aren't very common.

What brand is on that red one from K-Mart?

[dhs.buckley]

Originally Posted by David Hodgson

Mmmm.... must be cause for a bigger display cabinet!

I have a 1:12 plastic kit I could get a pic of. I'll try to get it up tonight.

I must buy these things in my sleep - did a recount on the weekend - 81 not including a couple of Daytona's and Mustangs.

Got a nice little MkI 289 a couple of weeks back. These aren't very common.

What brand is on that red one from K-Mart?

its a welly, i picked this info from ebay and i see they are selling them for about $25, so not a bad deal from kmart, if you look it up it appears on the kmart website.
DIE Cast Model 1 24 CAR 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 SC Blue 24002 DIE CAT NEW | eBay

Product: Diecast 1:24 1965 Shelby Cobra - Kmart
manufacturer: Welly
•scale: 1:24
•vehicle: 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 SC
•Dimensions approximately 16.3cm (L) x 6.2cm (W) x 5.4cm (H)

[David Hodgson]

Thanks, i think I have 2 Welly both in light blue.

[OZCOBRA]

Originally Posted by dhs.buckley

does anyone have a picture of somthing next to the 1:12 scale kyosho, just want to get an idea of how big it is, ie if it will fit in my display cabinet.

Silver Kyosho 1:12 on the middle shelf beside 1:18.
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[Jethrow]

What make are the hot rod blingy big wheeled looking cobra's you have? Kinda cool

[OZCOBRA]

Jada....Kmart ,Autobarn ebay they are everywhere 1:24 Scale....prices vary dramatically like all the others!!

[dhs.buckley]

Originally Posted by OZCOBRA

Silver Kyosho 1:12 on the middle shelf beside 1:18.
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thanks for that, i think i might be pushing the limits with my display case with the 1:12, i found 1 in aus for around the $330 mark, still dont know how i can justify it to the mrs though?

[OZCOBRA]

Easy!!!.... new outfit/shoes/boots for her!! ....Kyosho 1:12 Cobra for you!!!