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Spin Master Monster Jam Captain's Curse Glow In The Dark Tires

Collectibles with glow in the dark feature gimmicks like the 2-pack Zombie and Captain's Curse always catch my eyes. The wheels look cool in their translucent form that adds to the eeriness of these horror combo trucks. I am not an expert in Monster Jam history, so I assume this version is the older version of the Captain's Curse. It has the features of an older truck with a more rounder front and tapered front hood. Most of the colors of the regular release of this truck are on the body. The roll cage and chassis have been painted in different shades of gray to match the glow in the dark tires. I will show the glow of the wheels of this truck in its own videoart. Before you go:    Visit my YouTube channel called Diecast Collection Videoarts using this link https://www.youtube.com/diecastcollectionvideoarts After watching some videos - subscribe!  

Hot Wheels 2008 Tesla Roadster

I thought the 2008 Tesla Roadster was a new model when it came out in 2016. It has the new saw-like wheels like the other new models in the mainline. It turned out to be an old model when I checked the base. It was first released in 2008. Being an older model, the Tesla has details you can find during those years like the plastic lights that comes with this car. The interior is detailed, showing the car seats, dashboard, wipers, and driver's wheel, because it is a roadster. Paint decorations are in the right places like the lights and logos. The body paint is very similar to a super treasure hunt and it looks good. I checked the lower back of the car and it does not have any exhausts because it is powered by electricity in the real version. Before you go:    Visit my YouTube channel called Diecast Collection Videoarts using this link https://www.youtube.com/diecastcollectionvideoarts After watching some videos - subscribe!

M2 Machines 1953 Volkswagen Deluxe USA Model Turtle Wax

I picked this model because it has the Turtle Wax paint designs applied on it. I used to apply that brand of car wax in our old family car and it makes the body shine a little. The name and color is the same, but I believe the mascot's appearance changed because it got upgraded in the past years. The VW is made with the M2 setup. It is mostly metal, detailed, and has and opening feature. The car may have been upgraded to run races with the roll cage in the interior and exposed rear engine. The rims have been also upgraded and includes a molded brake disc in between the spokes. There are some gold paints in the car like the rims and front lights. The wheels have rubber tires. The opening feature is the front hood. You can lift the front hood to show the plastic details inside. The metal clip to attach both the body and base can be seen at the edge inside. Before you go:    Visit my YouTube channel called Diecast Collection Videoarts using this link https://www.youtube

Spin Master Monster Jam Megalodon Training Truck

Spin Master Monster Jam Training Trucks are hard to find. It took a while for us to get one, which is the Megalodon. The truck looks good in packaging and being a chase truck, but it did not stay in there for long. We opened the packaging, pulled the truck out, and here it is. The training truck version of the Megalodon has some changes if compared with the other trucks. The wheels have printing on the walls, rims are shiny, few plastic on the outer body, and more metal in the inner body. The outer body is the usual metal body that shows the character of the truck, and the inner body is the interior, engine, and chassis. The setup of the training truck is reversed when it comes to the assembly. Before you go:    Visit my YouTube channel called Diecast Collection Videoarts using this link https://www.youtube.com/diecastcollectionvideoarts After watching some videos - subscribe!

Matchbox MAN TGS Dump Truck

When we got this truck, I thought this was a Matchbox Originals model. It looks cool with the details, but it turned out to be a realistic model. The details on this MAN truck look good with the line definitions for the door, truck bed, and front grille. It has a spare tire at the base, fixed and smaller than the tires on the truck. The paint details are all on the front, filling the wipers, logo, and roof.  The dump truck has a working feature at the back. The truck bed can swing up and down for posing. I think you can remove the truck bed, but I do not recommend it. I tried to remove it a few times and stopped because the clamps are a bit loose, and might break if I force it. This is one of the models with good exterior details and no interior details. The windows are made with solid gray plastic. This was most likely done for cost cutting and to put the working feature at the back of the model. Before you go:    Visit my YouTube channel called Diecast Collection Vide

Hot Wheels Custom Volkswagen Beetle

The Custom Volkswagen Beetle had undergone multiple changes and the latest releases use the latest version. The latest version of the Beetle has a roof rack and two shorter smoke stacks. The stance is similar to its predecessors like the lower at the front and higher at the back. The interior is made with gray plastic with two car seats. The engine is large that occupies the back seats. If you peek at the bottom of the back engine hood, you can still see the engine details. Paint decorations are on the sides and front trunk door. They look like paint splatters with three colors that blend with the red body paint. This model is released frequently and I believe this will come out again in new cases. Before you go:    Visit my YouTube channel called Diecast Collection Videoarts using this link https://www.youtube.com/diecastcollectionvideoarts After watching some videos - subscribe!

Spin Master Monster Jam Grave Digger Overcast

The Spin Master Monster Jam Grave Digger is the first Overcast version of the truck in our collection. This is also our first version of the Grave Digger out of the package. As an Overcast truck, it only has a few colors and most are in grayscale with an original color of the truck. In the photos, the distinguishing color is green for Grave Digger. The rest of the colors are either black or gray. Even the included driver figure is colored gray. The paint theme is used to make the trucks unique to Target stores. The casting details are nice and similar to the other Spin Master Monster Jam trucks in the 1/64 scale. The large wheels are not too stylized to make it more accurate with the real truck. The paints are spread on the sides, front, and top. The interior has the driver in the center. Engine and suspensions are combined in the middle of the truck. This is a cool truck and I think it can pass as a superhero truck with its paint theme. Before you go:    Visit my YouTube ch

Jada Toys Hollywood Rides Toyota Trueno AE86 Initial D

New Initial D fans who want the famous Trueno in their collection have a chance to get it from Jada Toys! The company released the Trueno as part of their Hollywood Rides series. The series include vehicles from different media like TV shows, Animes, and movies. The Trueno looks similar with the car driven by the main protagonist, Takumi Fujiwara. It is a left-hand drive car with a detailed interior. The body is metal with paint designs similar to the Anime. There is a sticker license plate at the back featuring the logo of the Initial D title in its original Japanese format. The other details worth mentioning are the opening doors, side mirrors, mud guards and rubber tires. You can pose the car with the doors either open or closed. Before you go:    Visit my YouTube channel called Diecast Collection Videoarts using this link https://www.youtube.com/diecastcollectionvideoarts After watching some videos - subscribe!

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