Who doesn’t love to collect things? We all love doing it! Some of us love collecting coins; some just prefer to collect stamps. As a matter of fact, this kind of behavior is one of the vital aspects that set us apart from other animals. The behavior perhaps be off, but to those who enjoy collecting different things as their hobby; it definitely makes sense! One other common target for this particular human condition is collecting large model cars.

Why Opt For Large Model Cars?

While you were a kid you may have had several toys, before the times when laptops and Smartphones came up, can you recall the toy cars you had? Do you remember making the car engine noises yourself, as you raced against your friend’s car? Interest in large model cars perhaps stems from this early age. But you must not make any mistakes today, these cars are no longer toys, they are replicas that have turned into a big interest worldwide.

Two Different Types

Can you think of your ‘Matchbox’ and ‘Hot Wheels’ cars? Both these companies started off in the 60s and turned out to be a staple part of every child’s toy collection. These companies are still around, but the models they manufacture have now become the part of the collection pastime.

Different Sizes

Basically, there are two scales or sizes of model cars available today. The 1:18 scale is a typical model car size backed by semi-serious collectors and they are priced according to their availability.  The other one is much bigger 1:8 size, these large model cars are for passionate hobbyists out there.

Pricing

The smaller sized model cars are generally available for about 30 USD per piece; the price depends on their availability, quality, and demand. The 1:8 large model cars are relatively expensive. You would be amazed to learn that these models usually fetch in excess of six thousand dollars for such a rare item. At such a price, you certainly are not going to find it in a 6-year olds toy collection.

Where Do You Start from?

Once you have decided to be a part of collecting large model cars, but are not sure where you start building your dream collection from. You will be coming across several toy stores that stock plenty of models. You may consider investing a few hundred dollars in some of the rarer 1:8 car models – this perhaps be a sensible option for you to start from.

Is It A Viable Investment?

If you pick model cars wisely, you perhaps be amazed to learn the fact that some of them will increase in value. You should aim to keep up to date with the entire collection community. You can do this by attending collection fairs and reading relevant magazines. This will help you come across like-minded people and will also be able to trade your prized car models for more sought after options.