yeah Tony, Dave and I love ours... mine is silver and doesn't match my Driftwood..but it's neat just the same.... Bob Andersen
both my big one and my little one is tidelands pearl... i also have a silver tomy 1/72nd or something like that.
I wouldn't mind getting in on the group buy for the bigger one (1/30th?). I have the little ones already.
Dave, Bob; I was referring to the full-scale Prius setting in my driveway. Of course I would love a smaller model. And I look for one every time I see scale models of cars. BTW, I was in Sharper Image or Brookstone or some store like that yesterday and saw that they have the remote controlled Hummer. While I was staring at it, a customer service vulture swooped in and started talking about how much fun they are. I looked at him all serious like and asked why they don't carry the RC Prius. (I made it sound as though there is such a thing just to play with him and see what he would say) He just stammered and said that they didn't have it. Of course they don't have one; they're just not "cool". Oh well.
Tony, I'm proud of you for not saying, "I don't want NO :cussing: HUMMER..I want a PRIUS, :cussing: " Bob Andersen
the 1/30th size models are officially licensed Toyota products. if there is enough clamouring for them, maybe they will bring out some more. but as i understand it, they were a limited run released only in japan. (mine is a right hand drive)
There are some NEW to eBay Prius diecast models out... Colors are RED, BLACK, WHITE) Item Specifics - Diecast, Toy Vehicles Type: Car - Passenger Scale: 1/30 Toyota Material: Diecast Brand: TOYOTA dealer exclusive Year of Release: 2004 Condition: Mint in Box http://search.ebay.com/prius_Diecast-Toy-V...QsspagenameZWD5 And a place to get them, without the bidding.. and maybe cheaper.. ToyEast has all kinds ... MTech, Tomy, and Choro-Q... http://www.toyeast.com/v2/search.asp Bob Andersen
whew!! $50...someone is making some money. mine after shipping from Japan was under $30. about 28 i think...dont remember now as i have had it for close to a year or so
The ones that have started out at $9.00 have moved above $50 in a few bids... the first one sold for $117.50 + $40 in shipping... way out of my league... I'll wait for the new-ness to wear out... there is a TideLand that just came out.. $50, Buy It Now... I think it's $35 at ToyEast... just thought that some collectors (the rich ones) might want to know... Bob Andersen
you mean like this one? i think mine was about $15 plus shipping which was almost as much. heres a pic http://priuschat.com/forums/album_pic.php?pic_id=1327
These are from China by way of Japan..or the other way... I don't there is an MSRP.. we are SO spoiled... and there is one guy on eBay who has run all the prices over $50.00.. he has run all low bids and has paid $117.00... guess he has deeper pockets than I do. If you go to ToysEast, I think you'll find a TideLand for $35.00 Bob Andersen
Too bad they weren't 1/87 scale. Then they would work perfectly on an HO layout. Would be close for O scale though.
