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I bought maybe 6 of the original resin Autocars, Macks, and Internationals. Now that the diecast versions are out, I wonder if the value of the resin ones are still as much. They are still as beautiful, but it's hard to match the quality of the diecast. What do you think? CAW
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Hi Craig, this is a good question that I don't know the answer to. The resin trucks such as the Mack R600's, DM800's and B81's share almost an identical configuration of the upcoming diecast versions. My assumption is that since both the diecast and resin trucks are made in such low production numbers, as soon as the diecast ones sellout as they are more desirable compared to the resin versions, collectors will resort to buying the resin versions to fill the void in their collection if they are still available to buy or are on secondary markets. That is the one thing I like about HHR is that their releases are made in such low numbers that they will always be desirable.
-Mike, Collecting 1/50th Construction Diecast Since 2003. View My Collection Here, As of 10/19/24
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It's difficult to say. I think that the resin ones will retain their value with the right collectors but to most collectors the value will drop a little with the diecast versions out.
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Which ones were released in diecast? Never saw an announcement and their website doesn’t seem to announce anything new.
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Which ones were released in diecast? Never saw an announcement and their website doesn’t seem to announce anything new.
Look up Heavy Haul Replicas 1:50
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HEY OLD MAN DON'T YOU EVER LOOK AT CHUCKS WEB SITE ? THEY HAVE BEEN POSTED FOR WEEKS.I KNOW YOUR EY
ESITE IS GETTING NAD
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Yes I do. I bought mine there. Go back to sleep
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This is a good topic and I have acquired examples of both the Fire Replica and Heavy Haul Replica products.
I would have to say Resin over Diecast for one simple reason, customization/kitbashing.
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Good topic Q. I pefer the diecast models myself. The detail is outstanding on the resin models, but WAY to fragil to handle a lot for me. I have taken a few of the resin models off their felt displays and remounted them on a wood 1"x4"x20" board. That way they can be handled easier, especially for decals. Also makes it easier to attach a trailer to the tractor, as it can easily be blocked underneath. I had the miss fortune to accidently drop a resin R Model (still in its original case) from about 3' up and it shattered into pieces...  Now I have some nice Mack parts! "One can NEVER have too many Mack Models"   Helders B81 3 by Ken Wheeler, on Flickr"/>  Helders B81 2 by Ken Wheeler, on Flickr"/>  Helders B81 4 by Ken Wheeler, on Flickr"/>  Helders B81 1 by Ken Wheeler, on Flickr"/>
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