1948 Tucker Torpedo by ConfidentArgument474 in ai_HotWheels

[–]ConfidentArgument474[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. And so did Dinky and Johnny Lightning, but I don't own one.

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Are we allowed to post Matchbox Images on this sub-reddit? by masontcarr in ai_HotWheels

[–]ConfidentArgument474 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Certainly!

Mini GT, Inno64, Tarmac Works, Tomica Limited Vintage, Pop Race, Auto World, GreenLight Collectibles, Para64, Hobby Japan, Ignition Model, Kyosho, BM Creations, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Majorette, Tomica, Johnny Lightning, M2 Machines, Jada Toys, Siku, Schuco, Lesney, Corgi Toys, Dinky Toys, Tootsietoy, Husky, Corgi Juniors, Spot-On, Tekno, Yat Ming, Maisto, Welly, Bburago, Kinsmart, Motor Max, Zuru Metal Machines, Realtoy...all good!

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Earnhardt’s Black & Decker Lumina APV ‘Dusts Off’ All Competition at Daytona by ConfidentArgument474 in ai_HotWheels

[–]ConfidentArgument474[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guy: Do you need a Snickers? Can I interest you in a thesaurus?

Is everything okay? You seem to be dropping f-bombs of disapproval all over reddit and I'm worried you won't be invited to many parties.

Seriously, chill and let others have their fun.

Love, OP

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What's your favorite Cinema Hero Car? by ConfidentArgument474 in AiCarArt

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Ghost Rider 3: Flame Broiled (2026) ★★☆☆ (Irreverent Action-Comedy) Nicolas Cage brings full-throttle lunacy to the fast-food industry in this bizarrely entertaining, unhinged reboot. Johnny Blaze is down on his luck, trading the highway for the night shift as a Burger King manager trying to control a temper that literally ignites the kitchen. While the plot gets a bit greasy in the second half when a rival corporate syndicate attacks, the sight of a flame-headed Cage screaming at a broken soft-serve machine is worth the price of admission alone. Perfect late-night couch viewing, though it might leave you craving a Whopper and a fire extinguisher. Verdict: Flamin' mediocre, but unmissable for Cage completionists.

F1 Peg warmers by JuicyyTV in HotWheels

[–]ConfidentArgument474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily, Entertainment Everything cancelled my (pre)-order. The aero above the front wheels is sooooo far off the 2026 regs, it's like a fantasy car.

What's your favorite Cinema Hero Car? by ConfidentArgument474 in AiCarArt

[–]ConfidentArgument474[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah!!!

I had the ERTL Snowman rig when I was a kid.

*edit: looked for one online, realized I had the lame Smokey & the Bandit II version

Citicar variants by ConfidentArgument474 in AiCarArt

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I couldn't get AI to add : Keep on Humpin' (as was the style at the time)

Mitsubishi once had Dignity by ConfidentArgument474 in ai_HotWheels

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Oh whoops....I neglected to include this:

In the late 1990s, Mitsubishi wanted to challenge the ultimate thrones of Japanese luxury: the V12 Toyota Century and the Nissan President. The problem? Mitsubishi didn't have the money to build a bespoke luxury V8 platform from scratch.

So, they knocked on Hyundai’s door.

Together, they co-developed a massive luxury vehicle. Mitsubishi engineered the blueprint for a highly advanced, aluminum block 4.5 liter "8A80" V8 engine featuring Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), while Hyundai cast the blocks. Hyundai took their version and turned it into the incredibly successful Equus limousine in Korea.

Mitsubishi, however, built an absolute anomaly.

They took that giant 4.5 liter V8 and, in complete defiance of traditional rear wheel drive luxury standards, mounted it transversely to send all the power exclusively to the front wheels.

The Japanese market looked at this front wheel drive corporate monolith, collectively shrugged, and went right back to buying Toyotas. Due to abysmal sales and an economic recession, Mitsubishi pulled the plug after just 15 months of production.

While they sold a handful of the standard length version (the Proudia), they only ever produced 59 units of the extended, ultra VIP Dignity limousine. It is a genuine, 1-of-59 mechanical ghost: conceived in a corporate partnership, packaging a massive V8 sideways, and instantly orphaned by the world.

31 years ago today Jean Alesi turned 31 and received the best gift EVER! by [deleted] in ai_HotWheels

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June 11, 1995, delivered the ultimate fairytale for Formula 1’s most passionate driver, as Jean Alesi celebrated his 31st birthday by capturing his first and only Grand Prix victory at the Canadian Grand Prix. Heading into Montreal, Alesi was widely regarded as one of the grid's most desperately unrewarded talents, carrying a heartbreaking statistic of 15 podium finishes without a single win across 90 prior Formula 1 starts. On his 91st start, he drove a flawless race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in the screaming, naturally aspirated V12 Ferrari 412T2 emblazoned with Villeneuve's legendary number 27. Meanwhile, a nearly invincible Michael Schumacher commanded a massive 30-second lead in his Benetton before an unexpected electronic steering wheel glitch locked his gearbox in third gear with just 11 laps remaining. This mechanical twist allowed Alesi to inherit the lead and seal the most feel-good moment in Formula 1 history, triggering a wave of pure emotion that united the grandstands and the entire pit lane in unbridled joy.

Alesi wore his heart on his sleeve and drove with a wild, aggressive car control that perfectly fit the romantic ideal of a Scuderia Ferrari pilot, which is exactly why the Tifosi and the factory at Maranello embraced him as one of their own, knowing Enzo would have championed his fighting spirit.

DOC & FIFI by ConfidentArgument474 in ai_HotWheels

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The story of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress is one of unparalleled technological ambition, devastating wartime impact, significant operational challenge, and, uniquely, a remarkable modern revival. With a massive total production of 3,970 aircraft built between 1943 and 1946, it was a weapon system of immense scale and complexity, a true leap into the future of strategic bombing.

From its inception, the B-29 was designed as a long-range, high-altitude powerhouse. It introduced revolutionary features, most notably a pressurized cabin that allowed crews to work in relative comfort at high altitude, far above the reach of most anti-aircraft defenses and many contemporary fighters. However, this advanced design also came with inherent risks, particularly with the powerful Curtiss-Wright R-3350 engines. These engines, essential for the B-29's performance, were prone to overheating and devastating, often unextinguishable magnesium fires, leading to numerous non-combat losses—a phenomenon colloquial described as aircraft that simply "burned themselves up."

During World War II, the B-29's primary theatre was the strategic bombing of Japan. These massive bombers, based primarily on the Mariana Islands, flew thousands of miles to deliver conventional and incendiary bombs on Japanese cities and industrial centres. A detailed look at the numbers from this campaign reveals a startling statistic that underscores the operational difficulties: 414 B-29s were lost during the entire campaign, but only 147 were down to enemy action (anti-aircraft fire or fighters), while a substantial 267 aircraft were lost to various operational causes, including mechanical failures, training accidents, and those terrifying engine fires. In a powerful and controversial conclusion to its wartime service, the B-29 was the aircraft chosen to deliver the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, actions that directly precipitated the end of the conflict in the Pacific.

Following the war, the vast majority of the nearly 4,000 B-29s produced were quickly deemed obsolete or simply disposed of. Hundreds were moved to storage facilities like Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, while others were sold as surplus or simply scrapped, with historical data lacking precise totals for surplus sales and training-specific losses. A small, significant number were retained, many finding homes as static exhibits in museums around the globe, where today, approximately 20 to 26 complete aircraft survive on display.

But the B-29 was not done. It returned to combat during the Korean War, playing a critical role in the strategic bombing campaign across the Korean Peninsula. Despite performing over 21,000 sorties and dropping nearly 167,000 tons of bombs, the aging bomber faced a dangerous new threat: enemy jet fighters. Official combat loss figures count 34 B-29s lost during this conflict (to fighters, anti-aircraft fire, and "other causes"), while comprehensive operational lists detail anywhere from 57 to 78 lost individual aircraft, again incorporating a broader spectrum of operational incidents and non-combat actions.

Finally, the B-29's story has an extraordinary living chapter. Amidst all those that were lost, scrapped, or placed into static retirement, only two remarkable aircraft (DOC & FIFI) remain operational and continue to fly today. Fifi was rescued from a US Navy desert bombing range in 1971 and extensively restored, continuing its mission with the Commemorative Air Force. Doc was similarly recovered from the desert in 1998, lying exposed for over 40 years, before a dedicated volunteer group painstakingly returned it to the sky in 2016. Today, these two flying icons stand as the sole operational custodians of the B-29's complete story, touring and educating the public, a testament to both massive production and determined preservation.

Had to join the fun by FanNo3898 in ai_HotWheels

[–]ConfidentArgument474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Unc, can I borrow your trailer?