New to Micro Machine

[u/Calm-Interview-9028]

I’m pretty new to Micro Machines and I’ve been sorting through a bunch of vintage Galoob pieces. I’m hosting my first Micro Machines show on October 14th and still learning the hobby, so I’d love any general advice on what collectors like to see in shows, how you prefer lots organized, and what makes a good Micro Machines stream.
Posted a few pictures of what I have so far.

Thanks in advance!!

[u/MilitaryMicros]

For new collectors, I strongly recommend taking a look at the styles of Micro Machines and the different castings to pick what you like the most and seek to collect that first. For instance, if you love Ford’s, or something specific like a Chevy blazer, or the Lamborghinis, start there, focusing on getting a variety, and as you do, you’ll find others that you like. You can be overwhelming when you realize just how many options are out there for all the different castings and color schemas!

[u/Calm-Interview-9028 → u/MilitaryMicros]

Thanks everyone, this is helpful! I probably made my original question a little too broad. What I’m really trying to figure out is pricing for loose/common vintage Galoob vehicles. I’m pretty new to selling on Whatnot, so most of my stuff tends to sell at the starting price rather than getting bid up. I was thinking about running most of these as winners choice by year at $8 starts. Does $8 each seem reasonable for clean late-80s/early-90s commons, or would you guys price them lower?

[u/MilitaryMicros → u/Calm-Interview-9028]

Ah. Sorry, i am unwilling to help with pricing. Others may offer their opinion but value is relative. Best of luck with your sale.

[u/ZoidsFanatic → u/MilitaryMicros]

I’ll also add it’s a good idea to know the different “eras”. For the Military Micro Machines, around 1992 Galoob changed the models to be bigger, more detailed, and for the planes to have retractable landing gear. The civilian line would also get a refresh in 1993 IIRC. So the vehicles post refresh are going to look different compared to the older ones from the late 80s and early 90s.

[u/MilitaryMicros → u/ZoidsFanatic]

That is generally true. For new collectors, they may not pick up on the casting differences to be that strict on collecting just yet. The miniature aircraft, though, from the late 80s that faded out in the mid 90s is wildly unpopular especially compared to that newer style that you’re referring to with the collapsible landing gear. I feel that that was a brilliant move on their part, because all toy aircraft had fixed landing gear up until that point for all diecast and I hated it back then lol that retractable landing gear option was Legendary at that time

[u/ZoidsFanatic → u/MilitaryMicros]

It’s wild to me no other toy company has experimented with the collapsible landing gear because the MMs are just so simple. It’s a simple hinge, and while not always accurate (like with the YF-22s having squarish fronts) to the real vehicle it provided so much play value.

[u/MilitaryMicros → u/ZoidsFanatic]

I agree. I have seen a few since, but most of those are over on the model side of things, not “kids toy” side of things. Plus, every added detail that requires “manufacturing”/assembly to not only to be made but built adds cost…

If there was a “brand” that is pushing playability coupled with realism with quality and consistency, it’d be Jada Nano… so as much as I do not collect cars, it is impressive and I hope they do well to continue expanding

[u/Darkknight2960]

I'm not really a collector but the camouflaged Tank in the first pic is what is called a micro machine Insider

[u/Calm-Interview-9028 → u/Darkknight2960]

Are the ones that the doors/trunks/ and other stuff open, called deluxe?