GlobeCLK

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Hello guys.

I'm looking for a shop in SoCal that sells a large variety of diecast car models, mostly 1:18, 1:24, or 1:43.

Two stores that I go to are Autobacs in Stanton and Prestige Hobbies in Anaheim. Both have pretty big collections, but I want to see if there are any other options.

The small shops in malls carry limited stock, and they're usually full of cheap brands like Mattel or Jadatoys. I'm looking for things like Auto Art, Minichamps, and Kyosho.

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

4ntvings

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does tamiya headquarters in irvine carry what oyu are looking?

Aries

hobbie town in stanton.....or was it fountain valley. They have a huge collection of models and kits and diecast

Mobstar

Ultimate Hobbies
1536 E Katella Ave
Orange, CA 92867

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

theres a place in ontario mills that has loads of autoart stuff.

GlobeCLK

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Thanks for the help everyone!

Tamiya HQ? They have a retail section? I thought that's just their HQ office.

I don't know if you're talking about hobby city? On Beach Blvd. That's where Prestige Hobbies is at, a bunch of hobby stores together. That's like right next to Stanton

Thanks, I will check that out.

I will check this place out as well. Thanks.

cocopops

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If I am not mistaken, there is also a store near Mt Sac (in Walnut). Its at the complex opposite it on Grand and Amar. Last time I went there they sell model cars.

Aries

yeah, you're right, it's the one off Beach. I always forget the name of it. last time i went they had a couple lexus model kits.

GlobeCLK

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I pass by that area alot. I will drop by to see. Thanks for the info

cocopops

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The name of the store is called VIP Hobbies.

JDM

Theres an Anime themed store in little tokyo in the Japanese Village Plaza under the upstairs parking structure. I think they "might" have a few things that your looking for.

GlobeCLK

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Hello all,

thanks for all the tips! I went to most of the stores, didn't find what I was looking for, but definitely found some other stuff that I didn't expect to find. Thanks a bunch guys!

btw I was looking for a 1:18 2005 Audi A4 sedan made by Minichamps. Turns out the color I want is just starting to be produced now.

javyLSU

iTrader: (21)

There's also an AUTOart store here in Pasadena that I've been to a couple of times, and has LOADS of awesome stuff:

99 E Union St
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 229-9899

Javier

KKun8

Go to the Block in Orange, there is a cart where they sell different die cast cars. The guy will usually give you a pretty good deal. It's just outside that huge Hawaiian shop.

HKN

There's Retail Store For Tamiya In Irvine?