Some miniature elements are finally being made. I found a "choro-q" element made by takara at www.hlj.com. They are only 350 yen which is about $3 USD. This website is based in Tokyo but they are very reliable and i have used them before. The only caveat to ordering with them is order size - to get the best advantage of the yen to dollar ratio you must put in a reasonable size order to overcome shipping costs. The only color being offered right now is SOP. However, when mine arrive, one will be magically transformed into EBP. If you would like to see what they look like, send me an email and i will send you a picture of one.[/img]

I wanna see!!! When do you expect yours??? How many did you order???? Did you happen to order an extra one??? My 3 year old nephew is a car fanatic and loves "Auntie Di's truck".....I would pay top $$$$ to put a smile on my nephew's cute lil' face.

I found them on the site, no pic, and it also says currently not available....humph!

How many did you have to order tomake it cost effective??? Maybe I will order a bunch, give them to all 4 of my nephews and then sell the rest on EBay!

well it's about damn time!! I was just in Toysrus this afternoon wandering through the car section telling my buddy that someone needs to make an Element. I love getting paid to go to Toysrus to buy and look at stuff.....

anyway, lon77 can you post a picture? or is the photo not out there in cyberspace?

This is not exactly on topic regarding miniature Es but has anyone seen the postage stamps which are devoted to antique vehicles? I purchased a roll of 100 stamps back in March. Just really noticed this week that they have pictures of antique cars on them. One of the cars looks like a SOP Element. The resemblance is amazing. Don't know what vehicle it happens to be but I think Honda stole the E design from that vehicle, right down to the look of the composite fender panels and the square body. I don't know if these stamps are still available but you SOP owners might want to check at the post office. You will be amazed by that stamp.

Okay I'm going to try this picture posting thing. If it doesn't work send me a PM email and I'll get you the picture.
http://members.cox.net/loncrouch/72.jpg

Hi Ion77,

I'd love to get one of those for my daughter! Our salesman had a similar one, but not as detailed, that the dealership had been given by Honda as a promotional thing, but it was kind of broken up from being used and abused. If you have another one, I'd gladly buy one, especially since we have an SOP!

:::::Hellcat falls over and dies from Extreme Cuteness:::

I'd love to have one. But one must order in bulk? That was the gist? Hmmm.

BTW, totally OT but also terribly cute- Hellcat has a new baby kitten. I adopted her after she was abandoned at my parents' condo complex. Her name is Kate. She's all black with magical green eyes and wild wicked ways!

OMG.....that is just about the cutest thing I have seen! I think I will place an order....to save on high shipping costs if anyone wants one let me know I will add them to my order and then ship them to you when I get them....that should save us a bit of $$$$.

Off Topic: Kim....congrats on new kitten!!! I love them at that age *pout* I want a kitten :cry: :cry:

Katie Kitten....too cute for words....need to see pics...email me!

[quote:6c27252ba0="StLouisPenguin"]OMG.....that is just about the cutest thing I have seen! I think I will place an order....to save on high shipping costs if anyone wants one let me know I will add them to my order and then ship them to you when I get them....that should save us a bit of $$$$.

Off Topic: Kim....congrats on new kitten!!! I love them at that age *pout* I want a kitten :cry: :cry:

Katie Kitten....too cute for words....need to see pics...email me![/quote:6c27252ba0]

STLouisPenguin - I was just thinking of the same idea! Since you beat me to it, could you get me a couple of those, if you don't mind? If you would like me to pay in advance, PM me.
- - Slowhand

No need topay in advance, lon said that you can only pre-order, so I will do just that, and when they come in I'll let everyone know!

[quote="StLouisPenguin"]OMG.....that is just about the cutest thing I have seen! I think I will place an order....to save on high shipping costs if anyone wants one let me know I will add them to my order and then ship them to you when I get them....that should save us a bit of $$$$. [quote]

Put me down for two.

do they come in different colours? 8)

what are th dimensions?

I want to get in on this too! I want 2 of them. I just love the fact they are orange, just like mine. Let me know when you are going to order and count me in.

LittleDogBox
Arlington, Va.

Okay I have been trying to place an order for the last three days....ARG!!!! I finally emailed the webmaster in hopes of getting past the error message that I keep on encountering. As soon as I get all the details and place the order I will let everyone know the 411.

Also I am not sure of the dimensions, perhaps lon knows, but they do not say what scale the Element is on the website. Also, the only color they are available in is the SOP,but ya know what I already bought the EBP touch-up paint from H and A.....I think I can make mine an EBP!

I'll take two of them. Any chance you can ship them to me in Canada ?
Also, what time frame are we looking at ?
Thanx.

I will ship to Canada....hect may even do a North American Road Trip to hand deliever them all! (just kidding....but that would be fun!)

Like I said earlier....I will post details as soon as I get a response from the company!

Here's the color and dimension info. So far they are only available in SOP, but can be repainted to match your E. These litle cars are pretty small - about 1.25" to 1.5" long. Not very big but have a lot of detail. They also have a really neat "pull back motor". Pull them back only a few inches but they will go 20 - 30 feet easily on a hard surface. You can also put a quarter in the slot on the back and they will pop a wheelie.

SWEET!!!!! They are penny racers!!!!! Rock On!


* still no progress on placing my internet order, but as soon as I am able to I will be ordering 36 (keeping at least 6 for myself and my nephews!)

I would love to get a couple of these bad boys too. Please order a couple of extras for me and I will gladly pay you for them.

:P

Penguin,

I just found this thread. I want one, too, in blue of course!

Keep us posted.

Thanx,

LJE

Penguine,

Ahh... it does pay off to surf the web! I can't believe they made them so tiny. Do you know if the smaller version is made out of plastic or metal?

Thanks!

Okay I ordered 30 mini Es....I will post when they arrive and get everyones shipping info, etc. then!

lon....have you gotten yours yet? The website says that they are available this month!


FYI.....they only come in SOP so that is what I ordered (but I figure with a bit of touch-up paint I will have an EBP one or two!).....also I am not sure what they are made of, perhaps lon knows???

Diane, I ordered some when this thread first started, and I haven't received a shipping notice yet.

Kristi

:o
I also ordered some, checked status a few minutes ago, and they are still waiting for the distributor to ship them to the company. I cannot wait to get them...and if anyone gets them soon, please post so that I can check status.
Thanks

Jeepers, I completely missed this thread. Any left?

Iskie-

I got your back...how many do you want???

Let me know!

I ordered one about a month ago. I cannot find my emailed receipt but I know that the freight is going to kill me. Still, this little squat mini E will look great in my office.

Hi,
I had posted when you first mentioned these little guys. I still want 2 of them.

LittleDogBox
Arlington, Va.

I gotcha covered :wink:

I can't wait till they arrive my nephews will be thrilled!

BTW....my husband thinks I am insane, but hey he knew that when he married me :wink:

I'd like two, please. One for the office and one for home. ;-)

I promise to go penguin shopping soon. ;-)

I would like two of those...very cool little E :D

StLouisPenguin, I would like to get one too.

Thanks for organizing this purchase... :!:

Hi StLouisPenguin,

Please keep one for me if you have any left.

Thanks!

Hi, I know you have a limit but if any are left at this point I will gladly buy one.Just will need to know the price plus postage.Thanks for all your work Diane! Larry {aka The Cube... sop}

Those things are so cool. I'd like a couple too. Let us know how your order goes. Thanks. :lol:

I would love 3 of those little cars. How do I get into the queue to get them?

Love my SOP.

Carrie :D

You guys trying to sneak one past Hellcat? :twisted:

Definitely need a little miniature E toy.

Diane, you still out there listening, or are you overwhelmed?

Put me on the list for a couple.

Jim

Kim- You know I would never forget about you!!!! Did you ever get the hula man for Lucy's dash? If not....would you consider a Lucy Bobble Head??? I saw one the other day....let me know if you would like and I will go snatch one up for you!

Okay for all others I think I can cover everyone who posted thus far....but I think that is it, because I need 6 (4 for my 4 nephews and 1 for home and 1 for my desk at work!) If anyone is still interested go ahead and post....if I have any left after I ship to the above posters I will let everyone know!

I checked my order status yesterday and they are currently on back-order....UGH!!!!!

UH OH...i think i'm too late!!!
I was going to ask for one...(the toy car).
oh well!!! that was nice of you to offer to people.
If you do end up with room to order one, i would love one.
you will be a busy person at the post office!!! LOL
Maryann

Diane --

No Hula Man. Although your offer for a Lucy bobblehead is very tempting, , I am currently leaving my dash Pure.

I have a crystal and gemstone chakra balancer on a string of tourmaline chips hanging from my rear view mirror. It's posh, hippie and really different- all at once. That may be my only decoration for Lucy.

I will look forward to an Element toy coming my way....someday! Back order - feh!

I'd like 2 of the little e's if it is not too late.

I'd like 2 :) One for me, one for my wife's co-worker (she drives a blue E and convinced my wife and I to test-drive one).

Thanks!

:D Weeks and weeks ago, when I first logged on here, I ordered mini elements--only 5. (for work, home, my desk, my car and one for my nephew) It was on backorder and I kept checking for the status. VIOLA! Yesterday, my backorder status went to being shipped--so I anticipate those little buggers coming my way soon! I then tried to order some more to share, but that order went on backorder so I am assuming that all the ones in stock came in and out quickly! Anyhow, i will let you all know if they come in....and will post a pic to change the color to the silver that I own. If anyone else is lucky, please let us know when you get em. Thanks. :P :P :P

:D
Just got a confirmation note that my mini elements are shipped. The cost, with delivery is $20.20 for 5. That is just over 4 bucks a piece. I just wanted to let you all know, and if the other Element Owner Member ordered hers at the same time, she should also be getting her order shipped. I am sorry that I did not purchase enough to share :cry: but did put in an order for 6 more when they come back in stock.

Got my Shipping notice via email yesterday....so as soon as I get my hands on the little Es I will have everyone send me there shipping info and get them on their way!

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

I'm a very happy camper now :lol: 8) :lol: :P 8) :P :lol:

[quote:402df434ef="StLouisPenguin"]Got my Shipping notice via email yesterday....so as soon as I get my hands on the little Es I will have everyone send me there shipping info and get them on their way![/quote:402df434ef]

A note: I know that I asked for a couple. Please note that I am going on vacation for the next two weeks, so if you send me an email during that time, I won't be replying until I get back. So, please don't think I have run out on you.

Thanks.

SSooooooo cute!! :lol:
I just ran up on this thread last night and by the looks of the posts, all the baby E's that were ordered are spoken for.

:idea: I put in an order for 10 today, I'll definitely keep 5, and have 5 more to share or send off to family. Let me know if anyone want's one.

Chooch

I'd like one please!

How can i get me one of those bad boys??? i want one....

Okay Everybody....the day has finally arrived. On my doorstep this afternoon sat a box full of mini elements!!!!!

WoooooHooooooo!!!

So now I need addresses for shipping these cute little baby Es to their new homes! So email me the address that you would like your baby Element(s) shipped to and I will try to get them shipped out by the end of the week.

Thanks!

Just sent you my shipping address to your e-mail address.
Thanks again,
LittleDogBox
Arlington, Va.

Okay....I am heading to the post office this afternoon, so if you want your mini Es to be on the way to your hot lil' hands then email me your addy ASAP!

They really are just too darn cute! And they have a lot of zipppppppppppppp! Kinda like our real life "big" Es!

St.Louis Penguin - check this out! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3544481012&category=19061

On Ebay right now the price for a miniature Element is over $22.00!

Edited to add: Just got my mini-Elements in the mail. They are very cute! They will never go on Ebay - one's going in my SOP and another will go on my computer monitor at work. Thanks, Diane!!

Winning bid was $26.11

Even with shipping from Japan there is no way one is worth $26!

I paid $98 USD for 30 mini Es including shipping....maybe I should go on EBay! This could be my way to make my first million....heehee!!!! totally kidding!

I am glad they arrived safely! I wish everyone would get their addresses into me, because I have a ton on mini Es left....maybe I will post them on Ebay!

I didn't chime in before, but I definitely want one. I'll e-mail you my info, and if you have any left over, I'd appreciate it if you could spare one :)

Now, I just gotta figure out where to mount it.......

I looked at the person's other auctions and all those darn cars are cute. I could get lured into collecting them....check out the Nissan cube:
http://www.jspectoys.com/img1018341777.jpg
It's only $1.50!

I am sure he just bought a whole bunch of mini cars from HObbyLinkJapan...and no is EBaying his little heart out :lol:


More power to this "mini importer"!

Not only did boomers steal the Element from Gen Y but now they are taking the toys away from the 6 year olds. Stop it! :evil:



JK :P

[quote:25705d6044="ropedart.1"]Not only did boomers steal the Element from Gen Y but now they are taking the toys away from the 6 year olds. Stop it! :evil:
JK :P[/quote:25705d6044]

http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/jump.gif

[quote:cc70901df9="ropedart.1"]Not only did boomers steal the Element from Gen Y but now they are taking the toys away from the 6 year olds. Stop it! :evil:



JK :P[/quote:cc70901df9] Heeeeeeheeeeeeee, that's funny :lol:

LittleDogBox
Arlington, Va.

Ta da!!!!

All mini Es (aka penny racers) have been mailed to those that submitted their address to me!

I still have three left....so if you would like one of them let me know!

I mailed 7 packages of mini Es today, so those of you still waiting it should be just a couple of days longer!

I just got my little Es and they're soooo cute.

I started painting one of them with the touch up paint that I got.

Yikes, I have a newly found respect for model makers. It ain't easy on those little tiny areas. :shock:

I should say THANKS TO THE PENGUIN! for organizing it all.

Hiya:

You did get my address, right?

Iskie.....I sent yours last Thursday, so one week ago....I even filled out the declared value thingy and everything.....and you haven't gotten them yet??? Oh I am worried now!

How long does mail normally take from US to Canada??

All of the Mini Es are gone!

I hope everyone enjoys their new toys!

Iskie...I saved a couple extra for myself, so if yours got lost or something I will re-ship them! Don't fret!

Not to worry, the postal service here in Canada loves to delay things to me. They do nice things like lose the first parcel notice to make me wait all of the longer. I promise I will let you know as soon as I have mine, and take pictures of them "installed".

Yer da best.

[quote:aaee1eed94="StLouisPenguin"]All of the Mini Es are gone!

I hope everyone enjoys their new toys!

Iskie...I saved a couple extra for myself, so if yours got lost or something I will re-ship them! Don't fret![/quote:aaee1eed94]

Was I on the list?

reedpc....I sent you two on Thursday as requested!


To others curious if they are about to receive mini Es...

If you emailed me your address then they are on the way to you :O)

Thanks Diane...

Got my Es today and love them! Just got to figure a way to permanently install my baby E in my car. The other is for my computer at work. Thanks so much. You are a sweetie for doing that. But you failed to put in the invoice price. How much do I owe you?

Thanks again. :D

Got a nice small brown envelope today with my two baby "E"'s in it. Man, they are great!! To echo someone else, how mcuh do I owe you? Happy to send that penguin item from Ikea if you'd like.

Hi Diane!

I sat in my SOP this evening and opened up the brown package... it's soooo cute!! :P The paint job on the baby E looks great!

Thank you so much for doing this, definetely a great way to brighten up the work week. I have it sitting on my desk now..

Like others have asked how much do we owe ya? Don't be shy!

Thanks!

[quote:a031dbad00="StLouisPenguin"]reedpc....I sent you two on Thursday as requested!


To others curious if they are about to receive mini Es...

If you emailed me your address then they are on the way to you :O)[/quote:a031dbad00]

Got them yesterday. They so cute!

Keep an eye on your mailbox.

I put my itty bitty E on the vent on the driver's side dash below the speaker. I used a bit of museum putty to keep it in place and it is doing fine. I love having it there as a fun reminder of the generous gal who gave me that gift. Thanks Diane. You are so sweet for sharing...

Carrie. :P

http://www.skidmore.edu/~pdwyer/e/galleries/miniatures/

interestering find...... I really like that dicast one, other than the fact that its right hand drive :( oh well... i cant afford 1 now anyway

cool toys. i have a mini ifored rc one....cost me like $50.

This sure is the most accurate, right down to the driver's door sag like on mine that just got fixed! Take a look:
http://www.skidmore.edu/~pdwyer/e/miniatures/ebbro02.jpg

cool a silver one

It was nice of you to post all of them out there for shoppers to see what they're like side-by-side. I got my first Matchbox Element last month in one of the 10-pack sets, and cannibalized one of the other vehicles in the set to arrive at a better wheel-and-tire combination. While at Target last night on a cat litter "mission", I lucked out, and found four individually packaged Elements for $.65 each! I had already disassembled my first one for repainting, so now, even if I botch that one horribly, I still have a few to work with.

Sadly, reproducing my own Nighthawk Black Pearl Element isn't going to end up looking very rewarding due to the black plastic window insert, but I'm hoping my version of an Eternal Blue Pearl Element (as a gift to someone) will turn out OK. (I almost hate to cover up the grill detail with a scratchbuilt CloudRider grill, but the sacrifice has to be made for individual accuracy.) :roll:

http://imgur.com/hwq05.jpg
http://imgur.com/gtFy4.jpg

seems a little smaller than my other one ;-)

WOW!!!

i want one!!! where did you get it?

They've been on Ebay for pretty cheap lately. I want one but I'd have to repaint it, and my arts and craft skills go about as far as drawing stick figures.

http://cgi.ebay.com/TOMY-TOMICA-No-107-Japan-Honda-Element-Box-Toy-Car-1-60-/180565661509?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2a0a8d5745

They also sell green

http://cgi.ebay.com/TOMY-TOMICA-No-107-Japan-Honda-Element-Box-Toy-Car-1-60-/180565661509?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2a0a8d5745

They also sell green

yup, that's the one... cost about $12 and got here in about a week from Hong Kong... i chose the smaller 1:64 scale model since i have a bunch of other hot wheels type toys, but they also sell larger 1:24 (i think?) that are much more detailed for about $30

The photo on the box is very deceiving, the wheels look different and there's no side mirrors!

well, if we can mod the big ones, why not the small ones eh?
will be a greta birthday gift for my little tyke!

Here's my EBBRO SOP along with a few others.:-)

WOW! Did you paint those yourself? If you did what kind of paint did you use. I'd like to have a RR one

I bought all of them. Three are EBBRO. The only one I modified is the one on the monster wheels.

wow... someone's idea of consolidating threads is rather extreme ;-)

that said, just got a Matchbox E to add to the TOMY one i posted before:

http://imgur.com/YWGAv.jpg

http://imgur.com/zdY1D.jpg

http://imgur.com/4N1Fc.jpg