1956 Lincoln Premiere by GFCC Toys

Posted by: @john-quilter

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I do not understand the apparent explosion of 1:64th items.  Are they just that much less costly to produce thus rate a lower price in the market place?   Surely they are not all being sold to S gauge model railroaders (and I am one).   John Quilter, Eugene Oregon USA

The explosion is primary with a new(ish) collector market from the Far East. Led by Tomica with their specialist Tomica Limited Vintage (TLV) starting 21 years ago followed by their NEO range shortly after in 2006. Gradually snowballing with Chinese companies joining the scene. There is an amazing number of shows focusing on 1:64th scale in Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Plus one of the best current die cast magazines 'Casthead' is published in Sri Lanka. Pages dominate with 1:64th scale releases. Recently, 2022, even Hot Wheels joined the party with a true scale 1:64th scale Elite range not to be confused with their Mainline 'fit the blister' toy range.

Here's the comparo video on GFCC, 

The diecast models sold under the IXO and IXO America names are well-detailed for the price, usually between $19 and $39.

Thank you John. Excellent comparison. So far, I have been buying both versions of the models that catch my interest but will likely move to the more detailed. Packaging on the better detailed has been significantly upgraded from the first ones that I bought.

@daveg Are these diecast or resin?

@ed-davis diecast.

I think that all kinds of models- white metal, diecast and resin have their advantages and disadvantages. White metal and diecast have stronger construction , resin are more detailed. But in my opinion a price for resin is too much. A reasonable price for resin is 60- 70 dollars but not 120- 150.

GFCC Toys was able to fill a gap of 50s diecast. But they gave up and closed oportunities for collectors who can't afford to buy expensive resin.