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Warbones · 08-07-2003, 02:25 PM

I collect Harmony Kingdom figures, hot wheels, Johnny Lightnings and want to bring back the car dash magnets that I used to play with as a kid. You were able to get them in the candy machines along with the fuzzy feet and pom pom critters with bouncy eyes and antanas. So I will be trying to get my hands on a crap load of those and see if I can't get them out there once again. At this point I can't even find any.

The Harmony Kingdom are pretty cool. They are little boxes that have things on them with hidden meanings and something neat on the inside.

http://www.harmonykingdom.com/

The Hotwheels and Johnny Lightning was something my mom got me started when she bought me a set and my dad did. ( he had from 4 t0 5 thousand die cast collectables that were sold at an auction after he died on his birthday by his wife...not my mom )

landon4421 · 08-07-2003, 03:38 PM

1/24 th scale nascars, I have like 15 or something, two are sighned by Bobby Labonte his championship car and the small soilders car. I got to meet him in vegas two years ago and got them sighned. I have not collected much here latley all the $$$ is going to the truck now. But I will start up after the truck is done.

I started my son on the hot wheels and match box cars though. He love them. :p

**old Rusty C10** · 08-07-2003, 04:13 PM

I used to collect gas station toy trucks and have a whole collection to sell if anyone is interested i also collected model cars and trucks/cars fromt he various mints and some american coins

mtdave2 · 08-07-2003, 05:00 PM

debt.

hahahah, not really, i have been doing rather well here lof late..

i dont really "collect" anything persay, but i do seem to buy lots of guns and tools, does that count?

PHOENIX · 08-07-2003, 05:02 PM

I am with Dave I spend just about all my spending money on guns and tools. Need to spend more on the truck

But I need more tools to put more parts on the truck, then I need more guns to relieve the stress from working on the truck. Its a never ending circle with not enough income to supply the need(s).

barn9 · 08-07-2003, 05:14 PM

Hunting and fishing art and related items, Zane Grey books, old western items, and a cabinet full of various die-cast models.

SCOTI · 08-07-2003, 05:32 PM

If you were to drive by my house, you'd swear I collect short wheelbase fleetside trucks, irreguardless of condition....

Ok, I'm actually collecting parts (cheap or free) for a pro-touring, late model malibu. I've got all kinds of stuff in my attic: dash, ready to install fenders/header panel, boxed control arms, misc 4spd parts (clutch pedal assm), tilt column, 3.42 posi grand national 8.5" rear end w/trans am 11" disc brakes & sway bar (ok, those are on the garage floor), dual snorkel 5.0HO camaro air cleaner, + misc interior parts & lots of 67-68 chevy truck dog dish hubcaps that are all beat to hell.

1974StepSide · 08-07-2003, 06:02 PM

Somethings I used to collect but have since lost interest were comic books, comic book action figures, and knives.

Just recently a friend got me into collecting Hot Wheels. I've got about 35 of the 42, 2003 First Editions.

My buddy had the complete set of 2002 First editions up in his closet until his two younger nephews got ahold of them, opened them all, and thus making them worthless!!! He was pissed!

TODDS 72 · 08-07-2003, 06:13 PM

nascar die cast ,chevy trucks ,and lots of tools........lol

*Shane* · 08-07-2003, 06:33 PM

Dust ....

00droptopSS · 08-07-2003, 06:43 PM

Money, but with the truck to finish it's not going very well.

**BillGent** · 08-07-2003, 06:53 PM

I collect Hotwheels and matchbox cars and a few Franklin Mint. I focus more on the vintage ones that I had as a kid but I have about 200 first editions.

*Gee_Emm* · 08-07-2003, 07:05 PM

Soft drink cans(couple hundred) Homers, Coca-Cola stuff, 67-72 ads, hotel soaps and shampoos(????) um, truck parts, old stuff, all kinds of other stuff

Basically I am a packrat.

cdowns · 08-07-2003, 07:14 PM

tin-litho wind up toys from the 30's & 40's,whizzer motorbikes and baloon tire bikes,Buffalo bill and Annie oakly stuff,
OH HELL if it's weird old and unusual i'll buy it !!!!!

67cst · 08-07-2003, 07:57 PM

hockey and baseball cards, my dad gave me his from when he was a kid up to the point wwhen i was about 10, ive lost interest because a pack of decent cards is about 5 bucks, but i do have a few good rookie cards like gretzky, dryden, la plante, lemieux, etc and for baseball i have tons fromabout mid 70's- to about mid 90's but my favorites are the old ones like hand arron, mickey mantle etc, my mom says i should sell them and get the cash but i want to keep them for as long as i live...

Derek

ChrisK10 · 08-07-2003, 08:18 PM

Football, baseball, basketball, and hockey cards. Haven't bought many lately. Mostly because of the price as well. However you can still find a lot of good ones at garage sales and stuff. I need to hit more of those... I'll keep em until I retire (loooooooong time), then they'll be worth $$$.

Warbones · 08-07-2003, 08:28 PM

Cdowns: You collect some cool stuff. I have I think its called " Space Cadet " its like a space man with a rifle. Still works and looks great.

Warbones · 08-07-2003, 08:40 PM

Sorry...I looked it up it's called Space Commando. See below

dion · 08-07-2003, 08:50 PM

I had to stop collecting, it was out of control. I had to have an extra bedroom just to store all of my toys. I finally threw in the towel and spent three months selling my entire collection.

It consisted of 60's 70' TV, music and movie toys, everything from 6 million dollar man, green hornet to kiss, hundreds of toys. I also had over 300 50's 60's and 70's lunch boxes, model lits, slot cars etc..

I sold the entire collection for around 15K, used some of the money to buy my truck.

I still buy/sell collectibles, for myself and for private parties.

cdowns · 08-07-2003, 09:08 PM

WARBONES: that is a very cool toy looks to be in excellent condition it's worth $$$$$$$$$$$

Warbones · 08-07-2003, 09:47 PM

The picture is not mine. Actually mine is in a little better shape then the picture. Also missing the helmet that came with it however. It looks as though they are making reproductions of them. I am going to buy one of those for the helmet. Mine was given to me by my grandmother a few years back. It belonged to her son who died of leukemia when he was 11. Back then having leukemia was not common or so I was told. she has stuff given to him from President Trueman, Roy Rogers and others. Letters from others as well. I have always kept it put up and treasured it.

marcuspboldt · 08-07-2003, 10:18 PM

Belly button lint

1974StepSide · 08-07-2003, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gee_Emm
...hotel soaps and shampoos(????)...

That reminded me, I collect the Do Not Disturb/Maid Service placards whenever I stay at a hotel.

gr8scott51 · 08-07-2003, 11:48 PM

Antique golf clubs. Old hickory shaft putters are my favorite, but any in good shape and not too expensive.

marcuspboldt · 08-07-2003, 11:54 PM

Oh almost forgot hotel/motel keys or cards

08-07-2003, 02:25 PM	#1
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	What do you collect? I collect Harmony Kingdom figures, hot wheels, Johnny Lightnings and want to bring back the car dash magnets that I used to play with as a kid. You were able to get them in the candy machines along with the fuzzy feet and pom pom critters with bouncy eyes and antanas. So I will be trying to get my hands on a crap load of those and see if I can't get them out there once again. At this point I can't even find any. The Harmony Kingdom are pretty cool. They are little boxes that have things on them with hidden meanings and something neat on the inside. http://www.harmonykingdom.com/ The Hotwheels and Johnny Lightning was something my mom got me started when she bought me a set and my dad did. ( he had from 4 t0 5 thousand die cast collectables that were sold at an auction after he died on his birthday by his wife...not my mom ) __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283 Last edited by Warbones; 08-07-2003 at 02:55 PM.

08-07-2003, 03:38 PM	#2
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	1/24 th scale nascars, I have like 15 or something, two are sighned by Bobby Labonte his championship car and the small soilders car. I got to meet him in vegas two years ago and got them sighned. I have not collected much here latley all the $$$ is going to the truck now. But I will start up after the truck is done. I started my son on the hot wheels and match box cars though. He love them. :p __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-07-2003, 04:13 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,261	I used to collect gas station toy trucks and have a whole collection to sell if anyone is interested i also collected model cars and trucks/cars fromt he various mints and some american coins __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-07-2003, 05:00 PM	#4
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,507	debt. hahahah, not really, i have been doing rather well here lof late.. i dont really "collect" anything persay, but i do seem to buy lots of guns and tools, does that count? __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

08-07-2003, 05:02 PM	#5
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I am with Dave I spend just about all my spending money on guns and tools. Need to spend more on the truck But I need more tools to put more parts on the truck, then I need more guns to relieve the stress from working on the truck. Its a never ending circle with not enough income to supply the need(s). __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION * Last edited by PHOENIX; 08-07-2003 at 05:05 PM.

08-07-2003, 05:14 PM	#6
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Hunting and fishing art and related items, Zane Grey books, old western items, and a cabinet full of various die-cast models. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

08-07-2003, 05:32 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	If you were to drive by my house, you'd swear I collect short wheelbase fleetside trucks, irreguardless of condition.... Ok, I'm actually collecting parts (cheap or free) for a pro-touring, late model malibu. I've got all kinds of stuff in my attic: dash, ready to install fenders/header panel, boxed control arms, misc 4spd parts (clutch pedal assm), tilt column, 3.42 posi grand national 8.5" rear end w/trans am 11" disc brakes & sway bar (ok, those are on the garage floor), dual snorkel 5.0HO camaro air cleaner, + misc interior parts & lots of 67-68 chevy truck dog dish hubcaps that are all beat to hell. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-07-2003, 06:02 PM	#8
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	Somethings I used to collect but have since lost interest were comic books, comic book action figures, and knives. Just recently a friend got me into collecting Hot Wheels. I've got about 35 of the 42, 2003 First Editions. My buddy had the complete set of 2002 First editions up in his closet until his two younger nephews got ahold of them, opened them all, and thus making them worthless!!! He was pissed! __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

08-07-2003, 06:13 PM	#9
TODDS 72 Not the nightly winner Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CHARLEMONT MA.USA Posts: 763	nascar die cast ,chevy trucks ,and lots of tools........lol __________________ 72C10SWB BLUE 350/350 86K10LWB BLUE 5.7 700r4 7.5' fisher plow 93S10XCAB4X4 BLUE 4.3 4L60e 69gmc c10 v8 3 on the tree yellow 72k10 swb 350 3 on the tree green 86k15 swb5.0L 4spd brown

08-07-2003, 06:33 PM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Dust ....

08-07-2003, 06:43 PM	#11
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	Money, but with the truck to finish it's not going very well. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

08-07-2003, 06:53 PM	#12
BillGent Pretty But Evil Doggy Woggy. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 6,303	I collect Hotwheels and matchbox cars and a few Franklin Mint. I focus more on the vintage ones that I had as a kid but I have about 200 first editions.

08-07-2003, 07:05 PM	#13
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Soft drink cans(couple hundred) Homers, Coca-Cola stuff, 67-72 ads, hotel soaps and shampoos(????) um, truck parts, old stuff, all kinds of other stuff Basically I am a packrat.

08-07-2003, 07:14 PM	#14
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	tin-litho wind up toys from the 30's & 40's,whizzer motorbikes and baloon tire bikes,Buffalo bill and Annie oakly stuff, OH HELL if it's weird old and unusual i'll buy it !!!!! __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-07-2003, 07:57 PM	#15
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	hockey and baseball cards, my dad gave me his from when he was a kid up to the point wwhen i was about 10, ive lost interest because a pack of decent cards is about 5 bucks, but i do have a few good rookie cards like gretzky, dryden, la plante, lemieux, etc and for baseball i have tons fromabout mid 70's- to about mid 90's but my favorites are the old ones like hand arron, mickey mantle etc, my mom says i should sell them and get the cash but i want to keep them for as long as i live... Derek __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724



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08-07-2003, 08:18 PM	#16
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	Football, baseball, basketball, and hockey cards. Haven't bought many lately. Mostly because of the price as well. However you can still find a lot of good ones at garage sales and stuff. I need to hit more of those... I'll keep em until I retire (loooooooong time), then they'll be worth $$$. __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L

08-07-2003, 08:28 PM	#17
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Cdowns: You collect some cool stuff. I have I think its called " Space Cadet " its like a space man with a rifle. Still works and looks great. __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

08-07-2003, 08:40 PM	#18
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Sorry...I looked it up it's called Space Commando. See below Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

08-07-2003, 08:50 PM	#19
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	I had to stop collecting, it was out of control. I had to have an extra bedroom just to store all of my toys. I finally threw in the towel and spent three months selling my entire collection. It consisted of 60's 70' TV, music and movie toys, everything from 6 million dollar man, green hornet to kiss, hundreds of toys. I also had over 300 50's 60's and 70's lunch boxes, model lits, slot cars etc.. I sold the entire collection for around 15K, used some of the money to buy my truck. I still buy/sell collectibles, for myself and for private parties. __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

08-07-2003, 09:08 PM	#20
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	WARBONES: that is a very cool toy looks to be in excellent condition it's worth $$$$$$$$$$$ __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-07-2003, 09:47 PM	#21
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	The picture is not mine. Actually mine is in a little better shape then the picture. Also missing the helmet that came with it however. It looks as though they are making reproductions of them. I am going to buy one of those for the helmet. Mine was given to me by my grandmother a few years back. It belonged to her son who died of leukemia when he was 11. Back then having leukemia was not common or so I was told. she has stuff given to him from President Trueman, Roy Rogers and others. Letters from others as well. I have always kept it put up and treasured it. __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

08-07-2003, 10:18 PM	#22
marcuspboldt Registered Abuser Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ft.Worth Texas Posts: 1,001	Belly button lint

08-07-2003, 11:48 PM	#24
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Social security (just kidding) and..... Antique golf clubs. Old hickory shaft putters are my favorite, but any in good shape and not too expensive. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

08-07-2003, 11:54 PM	#25
marcuspboldt Registered Abuser Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ft.Worth Texas Posts: 1,001	Oh almost forgot hotel/motel keys or cards

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