1965 Cadillac DeVille Reservoir Dogs Die Cast - 1:18
Reservoir Dogs is a 1992 crime film and the debut of director and writer Quentin Tarantino. It depicts the events before and after a botched diamond heist, though not the heist itself. It incorporates many themes and aesthetics that have become Tarantino's hallmarks: violent crime, pop culture references, memorable dialogue, profuse profanity, and a nonlinear storyline.
The film has become a classic of independent film and a cult hit. It was named "Greatest Independent Film of all Time" by Empire.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Uk-t2ZpQDc ( See it on video )
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1940 Cadillac Fleetwood Godfathers Die Cast - 1:18
Long before acquisition by Fisher Body Company, the Fleetwood Metal Body Company had established its reputation as a builder of fine wood and aluminum auto bodies. Its built-to-order product was sought after by many notable people in the U.S. and abroad, some of whom were royalty from India and Japan, presidents of Poland and the United States, and well-known American movie idols. One specimen, built for silent screen star Rudolph Valentino, was recently on sale for $1,600,000.00.
Go here if you want to see the version with Marlon Brando figurine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm8iXzaaJ38 ( See it on video )
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1958 Plymouth Fury movie "CHRISTINE" 1:18 Ertl diecast model
Although the 1958 Plymouth Fury is identified as the car in John Carpenter's adaptation of the Stephen King novel Christine, two other Plymouth models, the Belvedere and the Savoy, were also used to portray the malevolent automobile in the film. Total production for the 1958 Plymouth Fury was 3,018. Several Fury models were destroyed during filming, but most of the cars were Savoy and Belvedere models dressed to look like the Fury
The word "fury" is a type of anger, inspired by the Furies, mythological creatures in Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman mythology.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2vXMSCqQsk ( See it on video )
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1983 Knight Rider KITT diecast model car 1:18 scale diecast by Ertl
Various toy versions of KITT were released and produced solid profits. Among the more notable of the Knight Rider memorabilia includes the remote controlled KITT, the Knight Rider lunch box, and the deluxe version of KITT. This final model, sold by Kenner Toys and dubbed the "Knight Rider Voice Car", spoke electronically (actual voice of William Daniels), featured a detailed interior and a Michael Knight action figure as well. Also various electronics firms sold kits to add the running red lights to any car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsObZdj3zM8 ( See it in video )
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James Bond Lotus Underwater
The original Esprit was lauded for its handling and is said to have the best steering of any Esprit. However, it was generally regarded as lacking power, especially in markets such as the United States where the engine was down-rated for emissions purposes. Lotus’ claim of 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 138 mph (222 km/h) may be thought of as optimistic - actual road test times indicated 0-60 mph in 8 seconds and a top speed of around 133 mph (214 km/h).
The car gained fame through its appearance in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) where it was featured in a long chase sequence, converting into a submarine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9Z83UN1gm8 ( See it on video )
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1966 TV Series Batmobile 1/18 Elite
The Batmobile built for and used in the 1966–1968 live action television show Batman and its film adaptation was a customized vehicle that originated as a one-off Ford concept car of the 1950s.
The TV Batmobile was based on the Lincoln Futura Show Car, originally created by William M. Schmidt and his design team at the Lincoln Styling Department; its rakish lines are said to have been inspired by the mako shark and the manta ray.
In late 1965 20th Century Fox Television and William Dozier's Greenway Productions contracted renowned Hollywood car customizer Dean Jeffries to design and build a "Batmobile" for their upcoming Batman TV series. He started customizing a 1959 Cadillac, but when the studio wanted the program on the air in January 1966, and therefore filming sooner than he could provide the car, Jeffries was paid off, and the project went to Barris. Barris had somehow already come into possession of the Futura, which had been parked behind his Hollywood shop for several years. With only three weeks to finish the Batmobile (although in recent years Jeffries says that his car was dropped because he was told it was needed in "a week and a half", he was quoted in 1988 as saying "three weeks" as well), Barris decided that, rather than building a car from scratch, it would be relatively easy to transform the distinctive Futura into the famous crime-fighting vehicle. Design work was conducted by Herb Grasse, working as an associate designer for Barris.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPAkJbVfEHU ( See it on video )
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Ertl 1/8 Monkee Mobile
It vaguely resembled a GTO, but what started out as a "goat" emerged as pure "Monkee." When customizer Dean Jeffries was contracted to build a car for a TV show about a rock group and its zany misadventures, he knew just what was needed. Jeffries modified the GTO to include a tall split windshield, an extra row of seats, a T-bucket convertible top, large fender flares and exaggerated tail lamps.
American Muscle sure didn't "monkey around" when crafting this 1:18 scale showstopper for its Entertainment Series. A fully-plated replica engine peers through the flip-forward hood. A plated center console and tach highlight the interior, and plated horns emerge from the front wheel wells. Plus, the top comes off and four seats really fold. Officially licensed by Barris Kustoms.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0mde4VDbfk ( See it on video )
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If you are a serious collector like me you will surely like these diecast scale model cars pages:
GM / CHEVROLET :
http://www.myfantasyweb.com/carmodels/chevrolet.html
FORD / PLYMOUTH :
http://www.myfantasyweb.com/carmodels/ford.html
DODGE / CHRYSLER :
http://www.myfantasyweb.com/carmodels/chrysler.html
PORSCHE :
http://www.myfantasyweb.com/carmodels/porsche.html
BMW :
http://www.myfantasyweb.com/carmodels/bmw2.html
TOWTRUCKS :
http://www.myfantasyweb.com/truck.html
CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES :
http://www.myfantasyweb.com/construction.html
FIRETRUCKS & EMERGENCY VEHICLES :
http://www.myfantasyweb.com/emergency.html
TRUCKS :
http://www.myfantasyweb.com/truck/truck.html
I hope you will enjoy and find something new !!!