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28/01/2024 12:07 am
In addition to on-line sources and brick and mortar diecast/resin/white metal stores, one can sometimes find model automobiles at places like a Wal-Mart, Target and various drug stores in their toy sections. These spots can also be places to find 1/64 Hot Wheels/Auto-thentic etc-type cars, etc. Some years ago, while waiting for a prescription to be filled, I wandered over the toy section in a local CVS/Walgreens-type pharmacy and picked up this Volkswagen mini-bus, in about 1/34 and in a styrene-plastic material. The 1949 Ford was about 1/43 and originally had blacked-out windows all-around which I decided to remove here.
28/01/2024 2:34 am
I'm sure you'd have Games Stores over there Mike. Selling PC games, jigsaws etc. Here most of them have a 'collectables section' where I've picked up a couple of nice 1/24 Bburago Ferraris.
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28/01/2024 7:31 am
Thanks for that tip, Geoff ! I am sure we have something like that store here, too. I recall something like "Game Stop" or somthing similar and it is true one can sometimes find automobile models in somewhat more unexpected places. I think even a "Best Buy" or an electronics store may also have some car replica models.
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28/01/2024 8:26 am
Walmart carries the M2 line which is very nice for the money with nice detailing. When sitting next to a DM, FM, GMP car the fit in nicely.