Mini GT Chase Pieces Don't Make Sense

[@JayCeeSquared]

Rating this Yapachino 5/5 for facts and logic

[@DrifterD]

My man 🤝

[@DrifterD]

Mini GT: Let's add some chase pieces to add fun for collectors to go after and find Chase pieces: *Literally gets shrek'd out of cases before it gets a chance to be copped by collectors* I think chase pieces can be fun to hunt down. Hot Wheels, Greenlight, and Johnny Lightning chases can be hunted down in public stores. Unfortunately, not for Mini GTs, since the sealed cases end up with knowledgeable sellers who are also collectors No offense to friends of mine and sellers out there. This video just lays out the brutal fact

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

I'm the type of collector who really doesn't like to drive around and hunt, compete with everyone else, just to get the car I want. With the time, money, and effort driving around, I could have made more money or done something else I much prefer. The 4 chases I have were all about $45-60 USD each compared to the base price of $20 which is a 25-40 dollar difference. Worth the premium price to me.

[@rayz0rxxx]

same, only will hunt if im going to a place and theres shop that sells diecast along the way

[@bearabletable7527]

This is why I dont even bother with chases from ANY brands. lmao

[@DrifterD]

I should start following that too tbh

[@MonaKlisa]

Most of them just fomo imo not real collector and sell them for profit

[@kagurazakabg04]

The chase models are appeared as blister version only is exactly DUMB move from the start. Mini GT should hide the chase models in the box version will always a truly good hunt to make the collectors spend their money for

[@DrifterD]

Odd right? Chase in boxes makes so much more sense!

[@elpaso7204]

@@DrifterD They already put label Chase for it bruh front of the box haha.

[@adamwai0127]

@@DrifterD box doesn't release chase?

[@kagurazakabg04]

@@adamwai0127 yes.

[@markzebr6463]

Mini Gt shoudlnt do it all. They are supposed tro be a premium model maker like parent company in 1/43 scale, TSM. True Scale Miniatures not, white or green wheeled ridiculous cars.

[@05nautilus]

Its like comic books store they have to buy hundreds of one comic to get a rare 1:500 to sell back.

[@Diecastclassicist]

Chase pieces from any brand annoy me. “Chase” just means “Unaffordable” these days. Where I live, the Target and Walmart workers are wise, and they grab everything.

[@DrifterD]

The sad reality 🙂 Thanks for the comment homie

[@MNightR32]

This actually applies to MiJo exclusives where the blister shows the car, normally it wouldn't reveal in box only packs

[@JayPatankar-wv1tk]

hi! i am from india and hotwheels mainlines just started coming back like 3-4 months ago. we got the 2024 k case a few days back, but it is only available in hobby stores. also there are only like 4-5 hobby stores/diecast stores in the whole country :( the cost of the cars has also increased terribly. in maybe 2019 a mainline cost INR 120 which is about 2 SGD. now they cost 179 INR EACH! also the pop culture series had come a few months ago. each car cost INR 550(About 9 SGD). the imported mainlines cost about 1999 INR each. talk about high prices..... man ive written a lot! also, i visited Singapore in 2021. miss the kaya toast and old chang kee curry-os a lot!

[@jesse3271]

I think you still haven"t heard how the hotwheels treasure hunts and super treasure hunts here in PH are collected by the distributor even before going to the stores hahaha they include it in their promo for selling, but then again its a good thing for us here in PH since hoarders cannot get it to jack up the prices, but then there is no thrill and excitement to find one in the wild

[@ivanbima5877]

To this day, I'm more in line with Inno's approach toward chase model. By making them available in blind box as random, everyone get a fair shot. In fact, the latest chase model I aquired at retail price is from Inno

[@hot_wheels_collector69]

As a seller you can pick out inno64 or kaido house chases out of the box if you know where there located, it's every time the same spot and some sellers do that.. random spots in the box would stop this behaviour.

[@DrifterD]

Thanks for the comment broski 🙌 Kaido house chases are usually in the same place! As for inno, I dont think thats the case. Can anyone verify this?

[@thepolarbearfreak7667]

@@DrifterD Cant verify but i got around 20 kaido house models and never gotten a chase. With inno i've been able to pull a chase on matte black f40, christmas f40, australia r34 and carbon r34. Bought only 2 of each except for the australia r34 where i had to buy 3 until i found a chase. Both kaidos and innos were bought from the same distributor/resellers at retail price. I think inno chases look awesome unlike mini gt/kaido where it's just some wheel variation or ugly colow swap with zamac or whatever and in my opinion inno does the chases right where it seems to be a high possibility to pull one if you buy them unsealed.

[@misterjimmy81]

You can't forget Tarmac works. They make it more obvious by placing the 1 box upside down from the rest.

[@hot_wheels_collector69]

I ordered with a friend two cases a 12 pcs Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) Z-Tune *Endgame* Australia Special Edition, both cases had the chase on the same spot. Maybe it was a coincidence 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@SUPERSTREETx]

​@DrifterD You can carefully open the Inno64 and Kaido packages with a hairdryer and closed it back. That is what some of these reseller are doing to find the chase in the master sets. With the Kaido, supposedly they come a dent or mark on the chase box, that is how reseller can spot the chase from the case.

[@Chris_Hood]

DiecastOrDie brought me here Chases have the value you *believe them to have* nothing more. Really look hard at your motivation as a collector where these super shiny pieces are involved. If the motivation is for online clout then I will say that I have a markedly different attitude. Good video, deeply appreciate the perspective about a line of product that I do not seek out. I learned a few things here

[@markzebr6463]

excellent response. Obviously, a serious collector.

[@Edward7164K5]

Kaido house is a great example of how minigt chase are ruining the collecting scene

[@DrifterD]

Wait till you here about BLKLTD

[@Edward7164K5]

@@DrifterD that's exactly what i mean :( now it's not collect what we want but collect what we can afford

[@jayr3283]

Just about time Poprace is going the same path with their so called enigma.

[@markzebr6463]

I have never seen a Mini GT except for online or at races. Agree in that I think chase cars are stupid and even more stupid, the people that buy them at exaggerated prices. I also find idiots that hang out at Walmart or even those that get jobs just to be the first to open the box. This phenomenon would not exist except for the idiots that buy these chase cars. The thing to remember is that no model car is worth more than what the seller is asking until somebody is stupid enough to but it.

[@ronculy1578]

It's long past time that Mattel changes the treasure hunt system, Reward the buyers not who gets there first.Every store is compromised.

[@matt_8842]

Funny story I tried to buy the standard Boss #7 190e from a stand at a race track. I asked for one and a worker just grabbed one out of a bin. Turns out they grabbed the chase car so now I have the chase car for retail.

[@AbdulAziz-ko7en]

youre still able to really find the chase car (not marked up) in mini gt boxed, not carded .. but unfortunately, some bad seller open these boxed version to find the chase, and reseal it to sold as normal piece. then the chase pieces are marked up

[@toysholicID]

even for the mini gt kaido house, even though it uses a blind box, the chase pieces placement pattern is mostly always in the same position, almost never random, many hobby shop sellers in my country can always have chase pieces from kaido house

[@DrifterD]

As so Ive heard LOL! Theyre always in one of the top four corners of the box

[@toysholicID]

@@DrifterD yess mostly theyre position always in the top right corner

[@ArhamG7]

Sir, if i am getting a mini gt chase piece with a markup of about 10-15 dollars than the normal ones should i buy it?

[@kamonek3825]

Being someone that always check for what is for sale, the prices are always demanding more than what the piece is worth, better have patience and wait for better.

[@aliffulrahman4502]

and that's why tarmac changes global64 packaging to fully close one to stop things like this, also things is the chase piece color are weired and dont fit the cars, only hks gr86 chase version from tarmac that take my eyes

[@natangray-zi7sy]

People collecting only for profit are ruining the hobby is getting boring gifting money to these scalpers

[@DrifterD]

Cant blame distributors for doing this. Id do this too personally, it'd be silly not to. Scalpers wise, who hoard everything, Id think it's a slightly different thing

[@Josh_Quillan]

I've only ever bought MiniGT from Amazon Japan; I don't expect that Japanese Amazon workers know about chase pieces. But chase pieces need to die, same as treasure hunts, I hate them. They are basically only rewards for scalpers.

[@zethmox]

They did this to push sales to distributors. They aren't worried about the average collector :/

[@zethmox]

However hiding the chase pieces would increase the price of the average mini gt.

[@kevenram]

It’s tough honestly. I’m incredibly luckily that my hobby shop sells all mini gt chases for $35 regardless of the model. It’s a slight markup from his $12 price but he’s an honest shop that isn’t trying to steal everyone’s money.

[@markzebr6463]

even that is ridiculous. But if people are stupid enough to buy them well, its just business.

[@currylaksa]

every 24 cars u buy in a box, u get 1 free chase. So u pay more for limited production for different livery not for the chase hype like in hot wheels. If you want to get chase for cheaper price, go spend 450-500 dollars to buy 1 sealed box and sell the 23 regular ones for retail price, keep the chase

[@elpaso7204]

How we chase them if the Hobby Shop already got them.. THINK MINI GT!! THINK!!

[@baffledsquirrel2122]

I’ll be honest I have straight up bought a couple chase cars from inno64 because I really wanted them to complete my collection of f40’s and skylines but I also only paid just little over double price so nothing crazy high priced

[@buecar]

PMMFTMGCYWTGYHOBOPMFSO Pieces, does have a nice ring to it!

[@taluyakiii_]

I just bought 5 mini gt chase here in Donki hotte, Japan at the retail price.

[@Torqyboi]

What about the majority of the markets where MiniGT is sold without blister pack

[@civicrider5556]

They have a chance since sellers can't open them

[@mcirelandosharma7411]

​@@civicrider5556the chases only appear in the Mijo exclusive blister packs. The closed card box versions don't have chases at all. Unless it's kaido house in which case chases are available to all.

[@JPCollectables]

There is a hobby shop here in aus that sells their kaido house as brand new but unwapped/opened on their eBay page. And there reasoning in the description is to "make sure customer receive the coulor pictured" in other words so you don't get the chase... Obviously I will never purchase ANYTHING from this store..

[@DrifterD]

Wouldnt blame them 🤣 Id do that too, but definitely wont sell em as "brand new" or "sealed"

[@charisma7268]

And calling the chase a defect XD

[@Kllwtch_]

I had no idea that MiniGT does chases. Are the chases only available on the mijo blistered ones or are they also available on the boxed ones? I've only bought boxed ones where I live.

[@rayantonio1173]

Any piece with an open blister whether it's Hot Wheels or MiniGT workers will put it aside. Workers are even being paid per month to put aside chase pieces. For us collectors, this is not fair. Will this ever change from a consumer or distribution standpoint....probably not

[@captainlightnin]

Drifter what camera do you use?

[@MonaKlisa]

The worst thing is inno64 seller basically they all open the plastic cover to find chase piece and sold them for very high price and the regular one they sell them as new and it's open sealed by the seller😂😂😂

[@DrifterD]

Selling them as "new" is crazy 🤯🤣

[@notenufftoys]

Exposed chase is a dumb idea. There's no chase at all since it gets picked out before hitting the general consumers :(

[@DrifterD]

Right?!

[@notenufftoys]

@@DrifterD rightttt

[@waiminkhant1977]

If mini gt put chase pieces in those normal boxes like Tarmac works, it would makes sense. But they just put them in Mijo exclusive cards which reveal the WHOLE bare metal car. I personally also don't like some chase cars since it ruin the beauty of the car in colour.

[@ciaran91120]

Nice video , we have same problems with resellers of Majorette diecast in France 😢

[@DrifterD]

Seems like it is a worldwide problem 😅

[@martycruz2882]

Very informative thank you! Question when you mentioned you can buy supers on the black market for cheaper versus Ebay, what do you mean by black market? And do you have specific sites where supers are cheaper than ebay

[@notenufftoys]

He probably meant 2nd hand market

[@Josh_Quillan]

I'd guess this refers to people who are involved in selling 'out of the back door' of HW production facilities in Malaysia. It must happen.

[@відКарпатдоКавказу]

On one hand, your problem with Mini GT chase pieces is completely valid. On the other, speaking about Inno64... I dunno man, rare or not - I would be pissed if I bought a car I wanted in this specific colour, I waited for it to be shipped, and they I unseal it and see it's a chase piece which is painted differently. I know I can sell it for higher price, but it's just a hustle I don't want to go through, because then I'd want to get the same model again! So chases in these types of high-end brands are annoying in general for me I guess

[@DrifterD]

A very good point. Ive met a few friends who share the same sentiment and it makes sense! Thanks for the comment 🙌

[@FranckyContents]

Hey Drifter, I started collecting hotwheels but everytime i go to a store i either see none of them restock or even expensive vending machines

[@amazingcars1324]

Colorado Diecast doesn't do that. They buy from collections/collectors.

[@MonaKlisa]

Mafia move right there from mini gt and inno64 hobby shop owner😂

[@porusmehta2807]

Hi @DrifterD where do we get STH in the black market? Is that like FB Marketplace or FB groups?

[@civicrider5556]

I'd say thats only a case with like mijo exclusive type packages otherwise we have mini GT in boxes Also being completely honest, chase pieces in high end brands like these are utterly useless, if i ever get once in a time, i'll be trade it for the original or heck even a super treasure hunt which i'm looking for unless it really fits with the casting

[@theregiosadventure237]

Props to diecastz at frank and sons los angeles for selling chases for $20 only

[@DrifterD]

Real dawg 🫡

[@Diecastcarnut]

I don’t buy mini gt and I don’t need a chase piece that bad to pay stupid money for a toy car. If I find a chase or a super th then cool if not that’s cool too. Great video and i agree with you .

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Some people that work in them shops are scalpers...

[@metalcastengines9917]

,🤔 I don't bother myself much with chases...but your point can also be true

[@b-barbosamarco829]

Unfortunately this is 100 percent true. The hobby shop near me does this. It's so disappointing and unfair for collectors.

[@DrifterD]

I wouldnt blame them. Id do the same thing if I bought stocks. I think chases should belong in blind boxes

[@ryanc00p3r3]

look's like I'm the only lucky bloke who got a Tarmac Works Pagani Huayra R Nero Oro Chase version from Shop 4 Fun... :3

[@civicrider5556]

What really is the difference, just different wheels?

[@ryanc00p3r3]

@@civicrider5556 yup just a wheel. a Silver wheel.

[@civicrider5556]

@@ryanc00p3r3 bruh

[@extremercbashers9975]

Not all Mini GT comes in that packaging that you showed some come in boxes that are sealed

[@Ze_Joe_75_RG]

Very interesting realization. Bravo. Nice day. Big like👍👍👍

[@DrifterD]

Thank you! Cheers! 🫡

[@kozyy1073]

we have mini gt in toysRus here in the Philippines now

[@Singleeez]

wait what? Black market? wdym by black market

[@Larc3069]

My friend is in comtact with a toyRus staff. And that staff takes or hides the hyped mainlines and premiums. Even the STHs. So fcking annoying

[@sandytang8661]

just dont buy mark up price , easy, but not everyone can do, im still not buy markup price like chase/STH

[@Squeakky]

Wait you can find MINI GT at hobby stores?? Like, hobby lobby??!

[@thepolarbearfreak7667]

Mini gt are by FAR the worst at chase pieces and whats even more retarded is that their international versions which only comes in the box doesn't even have a chance of being a chase, only their blister versions lol. Mini gt could easily make chases actual chases by starting to put them in the box version and mix the packs of 12/24 they come in so the distributors cant figure out which is the chase version.

[@faeizrahim8582]

1 box 24 pcs and only 1 pcs chase inside

[@EugenioHertz]

here in europe we have them in boxes... so theres the answer

[@DrifterD]

Unfortunately the boxes dont have chase pieces. Only blisters 🙁

[@EugenioHertz]

@@DrifterD i just checked that with a local seller and he told me that's right, BUUUUT the KAIDO ones do have chases even in boxes.

[@hotwheel563]

1 like = 1 hot wheel :(

[@rorroryusoul]

Very cool video drifter D

[@ShinyVault]

Brother, We want to see your 1:64 haul vedio

[@alanchoong7191]

Yes bro I totally agree

[@Mikhael366]

Your English keeps getting better✌✌

[@Josh_Quillan]

I'm sure you mean well, but English is one of Singapore's official languages. He's a native speaker.

[@Mikhael366]

@@Josh_Quillan in his earlier videos, he often tripped over his words and struggled with pronunciation here and there and he made obvious grammar mistakes. He's gotten much better since then. It might also be a confidence thing. He's just overall better in his latest videos.

[@gilbertgonzales8526]

dont like chase game. just make sure the quality of the figure.

[@Krajen]

That's so true

[@casperhighlight2457]

Same hot wheels But mini gt truescale that y

[@FinanceWasilah]

Mini gt supramk4

[@kieranlai8541]

5min rant session (joke)

[@josephpaulvillaranda516]

9 times out of 10, chase pieces don't look as nice as the normal. If I opened a chase from a KH box, I'd be pissed.

[@DrifterD]

lowkey true

[@9zard]

So true

[@kieranlai8541]

Yoo 10min ago

[@squadmaster114]

Paying 50 dollars for a chase makes it feel like it’s not a chase

[@DrifterD]

Exactly!

[@martycruz2882]

Very informative thank you! Question when you mentioned you can buy supers on the black market for cheaper versus Ebay, what do you mean by black market? And do you have specific sites where supers are cheaper than ebay