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| SUV of the Day: March 31, 2015; Fuzion '73 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 31 2015, 12:38 AM (1,868 Views) | |
| 250 TR | Mar 31 2015, 12:38 AM Post #1 |
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![]() Today's SUV of the day is Fuzion's 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser ![]()
![]() For more information and pictures on the real car, please vist: Toyota Land Cruiser ![]() ![]() This model Land Cruiser is an HJ45 Troop Carrier, and as far as I know is the only version of a 45 series Land Cruiser in 1/64. ![]() ![]()
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| Dean-o-mite | Mar 31 2015, 04:02 AM Post #2 |
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Nice! How do I get one?? |
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| cody6268 | Mar 31 2015, 06:36 AM Post #3 |
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These wouldn't happen to be made by the same company that makes the cheap diecast line (Dickie is Majorette's parent company) for Dickie, would it? Looks great! Edited by cody6268, Mar 31 2015, 12:30 PM.
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| juantoo3 | Mar 31 2015, 07:45 AM Post #4 |
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Interesting model! |
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| GothicCarsUrban | Mar 31 2015, 02:43 PM Post #5 |
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Want. |
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| toyotageek | Mar 31 2015, 02:56 PM Post #6 |
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Japanese Minicar Maniac
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| Hobie-wan | Mar 31 2015, 07:32 PM Post #7 |
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Never knew there was an extended version, much less any diecasts for it. |
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| craftymore | Mar 31 2015, 08:16 PM Post #8 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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An old school SUV is a must in 1/64. What's the approximate cost for these? |
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| JustDavid | Mar 31 2015, 09:40 PM Post #9 |
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Me likey! |
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| 250 TR | Mar 31 2015, 10:09 PM Post #10 |
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Cody, as far as I know, this isn't related to Dickie, but I'm really not sure. I'm not aware of a version done by them either, did they do one that you are aware of, or just speculating based on similarity to some other models? Zach, I don't know how much these retailed for originally, but I would imagine they were inexpensive, probably somewhere in the $1-3 range. I know they were sold in the Philippines but not sure what other markets they were available in when new. What I do know, is that very few have come up on Ebay since I started searching for them about a year ago, and the few that did, I was outbid on by a long shot. I think I remember one selling for almost $50! I guess like the Matchbox FJ40's, the demand for vintage Land Cruiser diecast is still going crazy. I'm very thankful to Toyotageek for selling me his extra for a reasonable price. Edited by 250 TR, Mar 31 2015, 10:12 PM.
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| Stampede | Mar 31 2015, 10:10 PM Post #11 |
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A great model, for sure! As mentioned before, the extended version is a nice touch. Definitely will be in contention for my vote for the week! |
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| pjedsel | Mar 31 2015, 11:18 PM Post #12 |
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It is a neat looking Land Cruiser. Love the variety of cars and trucks and brands that show up in COTD. |
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| Dean-o-mite | Apr 1 2015, 03:29 AM Post #13 |
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The design of the wheels is what likely prompted the question. I hadn't noticed while perusing the pictures on my phone, but now that I see them full-size, I see the similarity between these wheels, and the wheels Dickie used on some of their diecast. Dickie: ![]() ![]() I doubt there is any connection, but anything is possible. |
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| ivantt | Apr 1 2015, 06:41 PM Post #14 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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Even the other cars pictured (Dickie?) are notable and are worth having. The FJ looks like a "Suburban" version...long and square! Hmm...all the possibilities for customs if it were available for 83 cents at Walmart!!
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| Rob G. | Apr 2 2015, 08:43 AM Post #15 |
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I got mine in Hong Kong two years ago it came in a three pack blister card (unfortunately the packaging is long gone) with a VW Beetle and a truck, I've always thought it was a Soma. ![]() ![]() Rob G. |
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| toyotageek | Apr 2 2015, 09:25 AM Post #16 |
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Cool.... thanks for sharing Rob. I like your version of the Land Cruiser with the IMO logo. The ones I got came from the Philippines, but I don't recall how I first learned about them. I also have a red Beetle. I see your Land Cruiser has silver/chrome wheels. Do you still have the truck? I'm curious what it looks like. Edited by toyotageek, Apr 2 2015, 09:26 AM.
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| toyotageek | Apr 2 2015, 09:52 AM Post #17 |
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Here's some other pictures I found on an old post I made back in 2010...![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| Atencio | Apr 2 2015, 10:52 AM Post #18 |
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I found mine in Cebu back in March of 2009. It was a great diecast trip. Found 3 unknown to me diecast makers, lots of Tomica, Tamiya, and a racks of THS and STH
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| toyotageek | Apr 2 2015, 10:58 AM Post #19 |
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Was digging through some old emails with Atencio and found where I first learned about these... http://jovetsgarage.blogspot.com/2009/09/unexpected-find.html No real info or leads, but this is where it began for me with this model...
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| Siniweb | Apr 14 2015, 01:50 PM Post #20 |
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May i repeat that question! A highly sought after model! As for the Dickie question - well, i presume that this Land Cruiser and most of the Dickie diecasts actually come from the same factory. I have a number of models with wheels in the same design and they really came from all kinds of packages. Most probably those are all by the same manufacturer. Edited by Siniweb, Apr 14 2015, 01:54 PM.
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| 250 TR | Apr 14 2015, 01:59 PM Post #21 |
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There is one currently on Ebay from the Philippines. It's not cheap, but then again they aren't readily available any more and it may be another 6 months before another is listed. http://www.ebay.com/itm/FUZION-Mini-Metals-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-BLUE-like-HOTWHEELS-MATCHBOX-JL-/331529434091?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d30b1b3eb |
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| Siniweb | Apr 14 2015, 02:26 PM Post #22 |
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Ugh! For that price i would expect the seller to swim over and bring it to me. |
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| jurcpa | Apr 17 2015, 01:11 PM Post #23 |
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hey my friend,I need 1 car,color no problem,100 USD ok ???????????????
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| GothicCarsUrban | Apr 17 2015, 11:51 PM Post #24 |
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Love these! Would put HW S10 or BRAT real riders or JL/Ertl XJ Cherokee wheels on mine and nominally detail certain spots, if it was my car. I'd need all 3 colors too |
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| jurcpa | Apr 20 2015, 01:03 PM Post #25 |
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find also 1 car,the last on ebay in the east,I am very happy ,thanks for this info
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hey my friend,I need 1 car,color no problem,100 USD ok ???????????????
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