People Near Here - Diecast Collector

In the 1960s, die cast model cars were a craze that caught on with boys of all ages. Our Derek Muirden has the story of a local enthusiast with one of the most extensive collections of die casts to be found in the North Country. His name is Dick Sopher and he is the Director of Exhibits for the popular Champlain Valley Transportation Museum in Plattsburgh. Dick's die cast collection and the other exhibits at the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum have closed for the season, but will reopen in the spring on April 15th.
To learn more: www.cvtmuseum.com

[@hermanvonshaft4662]

Love muscle cars. Not over hyped or overpriced lambos

[@moofushu]

I was looking closely at his hands and I didn't see a ring on his finger. Something like this comes at a price. For this man it looks like that marriage was sacrificed in favor of his collection.

[@maryrafuse2297]

A great feature on die cast models. We all should celebrate the people who preserve our history in miniature.

[@hugonubario]

I'm a diecast collector too! I don't have 800 cars but slowly but surely getting to that numbers! nice collection you have!

[@daunteuflay4859]

I WANNA LIVE IN THAT DISPLAY ROOM!!!

[@arifinnurdin6263]

Amazing 😍😍😍

[@wolfyboy11hitler61]

Hotwheels and Barbie was popular and cheap buying and now they worth $$$

[@YoungoneYoung-lm4xe]

I just bought that exact Bugatti Chiron from Sams Club for $15.Its the same color and all.I also got it in red as well.

[@iammaximus614]

Wonderful Collection 🏁😎👍🏽

[@michaelhall736]

Always loved diecasts. Always try to collect them when I can but they can sometimes be so expensive.

[@levkranchevko1432]

Such a lovely collection!

[@pranaytony]

God please take me to this Store!! I'm Crying!! I will die for these diecasts!

[@1960tpk]

Have you seen a 1950 dodge coronet diecast?

[@ernanihidalgo2527]

Stunning collection!

[@MelissaAndersonTheFutureLegend]

Wow I didn't expect him to take out a Bugatti Chiron at all... as I thought every single cars from his collection are vintage and classics... Oh my.

[@JabokChannel]

This die cast "museum" is AWESOME.. Wow

[@Fandango541]

Well, 0 comments so I'm first! Never been first at anything and I hope I'm not the only one to appreciate this video. I've been collecting 1/18; 1/24; 1/12; 1/42 scale models for years, about 45 years as a matter of fact. I could never afford the cars I loved so these models are a terrific alternative. This guy's collection is awesome. And by the way, what's the big deal about losing your wallet in the back seat of an Olds 98? Happened all the time back in the old days! 😉😊

[@ramiznagiyev204]

I SAW THIS CAR (IN 2.30 & 3.05) IN THE MOVIE "THE RAINMAN" WHICH TOM CRUSE AND DUSTIN HOFFMAN PLAYED MANY YEARS AGO! I LIKED THE COLLECTION VERY MUCH! GOOD LUCK!

[@richardpenman5910]

I have my own diecast car collection. Very small compared to this one. Enjoy it.

[@FriendlyGarden-ik9rf]

Those are nice, I have some off the Diecast collection also wanting to sell it all, wonder how much those cars cost?

[@arielachong7577]

Good collection congratulations ❤😂.

[@sambrowning682]

Super cool i have a collection of die cast NASCAR and drag cars some late 60s all the way up to early 90s plus matchbox and some hotwheels super cool thanks for sharing

[@ronbennett6396]

Collecting is hard work. I go to the store, then I buy 'em. HARD work !! ( I collect Cheerios. Then I eat 'em. Then I collect some more ) ROUGH !!!

[@panigalecheckmate1549]

A top finished Plastic Model, supered with Photo etched and may some Resin parts, TOP done laquer Job and clear coat will make a look the most ready bought Die Cast Cars like toys in Comparison. But theese are Great!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍Superb !!!!! Greatings from Germany!🖐

[@daunteuflay4859]

6:11 i have that same model 1937 for coupe in my very small collection of model cars and i desperately want to expand it. I'm 14 btw.

[@mack_titan]

@2:24 "the love for the American automobile"....well, all the diecast models are made in China!

[@danielocsai36]

2:30 this is actually the Buick from the movie Rain Man.

[@PU8698]

I have the exact 1949 Buick Roadmaster that is on the thumbnail

[@bohemialite6371]

I'm yet to see a 1977 through 79 Lincoln Continental Mark V can't seem to find one not even at Walmart not even at the Swap so where can I find one.

[@whayoajredyt7658]

I literally want all of them

[@khaledEDFawaz]

Love your collection especially Bugatti Royal ❤

[@ernestoa3140]

Hi friend, what about of Ford Thunderbird 67, 68 not easy to get them.

[@3roxxxy]

No Danbury Or franklin mint die cast models

[@neftalirosado6167]

No Transit Connect Diecast ? 😀 Thanks for your help

[@tukamote6185]

Wow that's so cool!!! The sad part kids now prefer to go insane with video games very sad

[@TheFokker03]

seems a lot,1000,but i had a tot up of my collection,& it's not far off,850!

[@sdy0108]

I'd like to meet this guy he has the same passion for these cars as I do

[@ralphhitchensjr.9633]

1/64 to 1/18th cars and tractors I have more. Could open my own store.

[@stephensmart7388]

WOW THAT'S INPRESIVE What an amazing Collection of American Classic Dicast Metal Car Displays love my little Collection too best Wishes from the UK 😍👍

[@Elcoleccionistadiecast]

Oh my god.. this is a kind of "touching stars". I have a diecast car collection, but this.. is simply awesome. Regards from Chile, Southamerica.

[@Mark-nl1up]

Get a real collection with BBR and Amalgam then you might have some decent models.

[@HoLeeMoLee.]

Lucky you have all th those. I only have 8 diecasts.

[@MOSSFEEN]

Its FRENCH BLUE not Bugatti blue

[@tonyruiz2390]

Looking for a 57. CADILLAC AND A 62 BUICK ELECTRA

[@craigroach8297]

I wonder who makes the best die cast cars ? Any suggestions ?

[@richardburriesci7723]

I FIND IT HARD GETTING THE DIORAMA 1:18 SCALE FIGURINES THAT ACCOMPANY THESE DIECAST METAL CARS! PLEASE HELP HOBBY STORES DOES NOT GAVE THEM

[@diecastchannelminiaturasde2357]

Great collection! Congrats! I'm a diecast model car collector myself, as it can be seen in my videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@highrevs6110]

Joke Barby? 1954. Dinky Toys 1934.

[@domnicmendes9847]

Beautiful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@oscarp9336]

Best part is the guy tell us he lost his virginity in the oldsmobile lol....

[@catfish24]

I have that same Buick convertible.

[@wayneworley1293]

And I thought I was bad with about 150 of them LOL 😁

[@malibukiddkid1166]

Did ever made a 2007 dodge Nitro because I see you have a lot of diecast

[@ClaudiaMDiaz]

I want a Toyota Tacoma Diacast truck and I can't find it anyware.. :(

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

What companies did you get the models from ?

[@MrCord45]

Where do you buy diecast models and are they still available

[@nathanstock7368]

Out of this whole video i saw 2 cars i have in my small collection

[@1ivannthegreat]

I would like to go to this museum to see all of the good collections that they have, when especially my dream car a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. 👍

[@nathanstock7368]

And like 15 scale 1:24/1:25th scale vehicles

[@hanschenk2708]

I HAVE A SMALL COLLECTION WISH I COULD SELL THEM INEED THE ROOM IAM 74 NOW

[@hanschenk2708]

GREAT COLLECTION I HAVE A SMALL COLLECTION

[@charleskesner1302]

Very nice collection.

[@jamesfrancistamburojr8180]

Cool IAM a car guy

[@mikemullay5622]

Who is watching in 2024.

[@mickeynewsome5412]

I collect 1/18 scale die-cast mustangs

[@leroymitch3153]

I collect 1/18 to. but my collection I not that big.

[@adalbertoleist9788]

Excelente coleção de réplicas Gostaria de saber que marcas de réplicas são as mais corretas ?

[@chalagalaruth8691]

Where can we buy these I really want to know

[@paulwood9043]

I want a diecast 1957 ford

[@smsflocks]

Parabéns, bela coleção de miniaturas.

[@kocourmikes5747]

Wow !! 2:30 Rain Men !! 👍🚗

[@nathanstock7368]

I have about 35 scale 1:18 cars

[@brinx8634]

More cars.....less Barbie.

[@ellobosolitariovaldivia7369]

Wuao amazing biutifol

[@frank_texas7400]

Thats why he is working at that age

[@sudhanshushrestha5097]

I WANT AN AIRPLANE

[@vindesil7943]

Which is the song at 4:58

[@lekhanyanemaboa9328]

What? Il laugh later...!😏

[@akrambaig2689]

I'm mad collector too .

[@lur3950]

What a car collection

[@manliodelgadoarenas2848]

My favorite store!

[@jeysonlivington]

I draw the line on 50

[@suvarnshirodkar8681]

Is that cars for sale

[@dejavuwilson8479]

Cut the light's on

[@DieingSpiderZZ]

First comment 😁

[@Thessalonikios7890]

Super fine

[@sushobhanmaitra4665]

Super super super

[@greghouser1338]

No gloves 😮

[@sparklecoker]

Oh my goodness

[@MultiJoe11111]

Great collection. I am a 1980s kid who just loves vintage cars more than the modern ones.

[@valmiroliveira9370]

Parabéns muito linda a coleção..

[@kanoacetta5485]

Its good,i like it

[@ellobosolitariovaldivia7369]

Amazing collection congratulation

[@dimarscars329]

Very cool!

[@tonyhughes3908]

Very nice

[@damu26basky]

Great job sir ,am impressed with your collection

[@lelomiliken7598]

Nice!! 👍

[@neftalirosado6167]

Ford

[@ignacioesparza3862]

Que autos ,mas Cool ,!

[@lendlkaiser3622]

Definitely on my bucket list of places to see! thanks for a great show!