So-So 1970 Diecasts at Big Lots

[Victor Laury]

To those in the Southwest states, I went to a Big Lots discount store yesterday and was surprised to find a 1:18 dicast 1970 Z car model. The detail was mediocre, compared to the Kyosha I have here on my desk. All the series I details were there, except it had "Z" hubcaps as opposed to the correct "D" caps. All the models there, (4 of them) were dark Green with butterschoch interiors. I WAS going to buy all of them at $12.95 apeice, but abandon all my purchases and walked out empty-handed when I saw the checkout line bending around several corners and only one cashier on duty.

[SavannahZ]

I was there the other day and saw they had the wonderful AMC Pacer!

[hls30.com]

Victor,

Who has the best Diecasts. I want a good one.

Will

[Zrush]

I have...

Franklin Mint 1970 240Z Orange 1:24 Scale, (Pricey)

Kyosho 1970 FairLady 240Z Yellow 1:18 Scale, (Given to me)

Road Signature 1970 240Z White 1:18 Scale, (Big Lots $10.00)

Sun Star 1972 240Z Black 1:18 Scale, (Model Shop $30.00)

Maisto 2003 350Z Orange 1:24 Scale, (Door Prize at a Car Show)

Hot Wheels "Z Whiz" 1976, (given to me)

Johnny Lightning 280ZX, (given to me)

Hot Wheels 350Z, (given to me)

Oh I forgot, I have a little "mini Z". Yellow, about 1 inch in size. Can't read who made it, because it's so tiny.

Vicky

[hls30.com]

Vicky, which one is the Zweetest?

I have a question for you and Scott-Pm to follow.

Will

[Victor Laury]

I don't think you will find better than the Kyosho($50 ~ $70). I also have a SunStar ($25~$35) and a Yat-Ming ($20~$30). In detail quality I'd rank the Yat-Ming just over the SunStar, But both well below the Kyosho.

Kyosho 1:18 Monte Carlo Rallye - Fantanstic!

http://wonderclub.com/diecast/Datsun240ZRally5_8215B.htm

Yat-Ming

http://www.idcow.com/ym2014.html

One Stop Shopping

http://www.speednation.com/store/datsun.html

[Zrush]

For correctness and detail, I'd have to say the Franklin Mint one.

Vicky

[Victor Laury]

Vicky, I'll bet the 1:43 yellow is an EBBRO. They are pretty nice for being so small!

[Victor Laury]

OHH I forgot the Franklin Mint! Yes, I hear they are VERY good!

[Zrush]

Actually for the money ($10.00) the Road Signature is the best. Doors, hood and hatch all line up. Front wheels turn. Engine turns over, nice and quiet Of course not. But the hub caps are off a '72. This model should have the "D"'s. Be cool if we could find one with the slots.

Vicky

[texasz]

I have a Yat-Ming here on my desk and like it...then again it's the only die-cast I have seen so I can't really compare it to the others.

[Victor Laury]

Just found some shot of the Franklin Mint 1:24. I don't think the Interior is anywhere near the Kyosho's detail. True the 1:18 car is much bigger and it was easier to get the detials in.

http://www.cellinifinegifts.com/fm_1970datsun.htm