MTH Little Joe

Nearly a year after it was announced, the MTH Little Joe in HO scale finally hit the store shelves. I took delivery of this version clad in The Milwaukee Road passenger colors, cab number E20. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-10-27 20:48:37.

Tamiya King Tiger Porsche Turrent RC Conversion

Tamiya makes a full-option RC version of the famous King Tiger tank, but before they offered it, the only way to get a King Tiger full option kit was to make one yourself. Even today, if you want one with the Porsche turret (as opposed to the Henschel), you still need to make one yourself. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2014-06-18 19:51:34.

Estes Oracle Video Rocket

The Estes Oracle Video Rocket predates the recently launched (pun intended) Estes Astrovision by a few years. It was the first motion picture rocket offered by Estes since the Cineroc of the 1970’s. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-10-18 20:27:57.

Tamiya Buggy Champ 58441 (1979-2009)

Ya know, there are few things in life that can compare to moments like these.

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Originally posted 2014-09-01 23:28:07.

Mattel SuperStar Sky Show Plane

Back in 1973, I saved up all my pennies to buy one of these at the now defunct Kiddie City toy store in Hatboro, PA. Today, I spent more than a few pennies to nab this example off of ebay.

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Originally posted 2013-11-05 06:10:44.

Tamiya Rough Rider (1979, 2009)

This is my original Rough Rider photographed in the fall of 1981 shortly after I built it. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-09-06 18:50:48.

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