List of 2022 Hot Wheels (by Series)

Hot Wheels cars are numbered 1 through 250 in the 2022 list. This list lists the model grouped by series.

Four Sub-collection Directories

Here are three sub-collections that perhaps I should have created a lables for:

1. Dreams
These posts are either fictional recorded dreams or posts that mention dreams.

2. A Host of Characters
These posts represent descriptions for charcters in role playing games.

3. Magic
These posts are fictional magic spells or rather mention magic.

4. Libraries

Plastics & Plastic Suppliers for the Hobbyist

Since I started working with plastic I have always been a bit curious about its properties and its many forms. The following two videos will enlighten you on the differnces and their uses. You will find a list of plastic supplers below.

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Plastic Suppliers

• Evergreen Scale Models
Evergreen Scale Models is usually the first stop for polystyrene products for the model hobbyist. Evergreen features an extensive line of products, plain and scribed sheet, plastic strips in multiple scales, and a verity architectural shapes.

• United States Plastic Corp
Although the prices here are lower than Professional Plastics and ePlastics their products are cut in slightly small dimensions. A 040" x 40" x 72" High Impact Styrene sheet will cost you $15.56.

• Plastruct
Plastruct is geared toward the hobbyist and architectural firms and carry a full line of products in a variety of plastic types. Since they do provide wide range of products you can expect to pay a little more for their products.

• Professional Plastics
For extra-large sheets of all types of plastic. .040" x 48 x 96 inch sheet of polystyrene can purchased for $27.47 plus postage.

• ePlastics
Another source for large projects. The prices are comparable to Professional Plastics.

Another source is the Siber Plastic Supply company, which supplies sheets of polystyrene. Polystyrene sheet and some strips can also be found on eBay. Some good deals can be found from time -to-time.

Directory of Scale Lumber Suppliers

Here is a short list of scale lumber producers:

• Kappler Mill & Lumber Company
• Mt. Albert Scale Lumber
• Northeastern Scale Lumber
  

Although I typicaly model in 1/87 scale, most of these suppliers have products for all types of modelers.

Model Train Directories

O-Scale Directory

You might find this O gauge directory useful.

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Model Railroad Locomotives & Rolling Stock Kits

You will find resources for multiple scales in this directory.

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009

Another directory. This one specializes in 009.That is HO narrow gauge. Narrow gauge trains that run on n-gauge track.

A Long List of Model Railroading Tips and Tricks for Scenery

The Scenery Tips page includes a few dozen tips and techniques you can use on your model railroad. I seem to remember visiting this site some time ago and the list seems to have grown some since then.

Tom's Spaceship Miniature & Game Lists

Tom has collected an extensive list of resources on spaceship miniatures and games in an old directory like fashion. The pages include items currently available and items no longer available.

Model Railroading Directories

Since the modelroading season is quickly approaching I thought I might offer my model railroad enthusiasts some model railroading resources. I just came across to extensive directory's that feature links to model railroading sites

• The All Gauge Page
The The All Gauge Page homepage features an extensive list of links on multiple model railroad gauges and topics.

• NationaL Model Railroading Association Manufactures Index
The National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) offers an extensive three page index of model railroad suppliers.

10 Must-“Visit” Fictional Lands

10 Must-“Visit” Fictional Lands is a short directory of ten fictional lands created by the likes of Lovecraft, Edgar Rice Burrough, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien

War Gaming Info: Buildings & Terrain Directory

I just came upon this Buildings & Terrain directory page by Wargaming.info. The page features many links to buildings & terrain sites.

Alpine Miniatures Scale Model Directories

I just came across this link and did not want to lose track of it, so I have posted it. Alpine Miniatures site features a small international directory of scale model and figures of various scales.

Two Solo Games Resources

I find solo games quite intriguing and have featured a few of these games in my posts. I would prefer playing a game with others, but that isn’t always possible, so I am always on the look-out for fun games that can be played solo. Recently I found these two resources that I would like to share with those like-minded individuals who by preference or out of necessity play solo games.

1 Player Guild

The 1 Player Guild is actually a directory of directories of solo games. You will find many recommendations for solo played games on this page.

My Solo Experience - The First Year of Games

My Solo Experience - The First Year of Games is an interesting succession of twenty-five games the author played over the course of a year. Many of the games were played more than once. The author reviews the game and mentions whether he thought the game was a fun solo play

Top Ten Dungeon Crawl Board Games

Back in October I made a post on “Six Print and Play Dungeon Crawl Games”. Recently I came across Top Ten Dungeon Crawl Board Games site, where ten dungeon crawl board games are rated, reviewed, and discussed.

These games are not free or print and play and will have to be purchased and although the title suggests that they are all board games there is a card game listed within the mix. By the way, this game “Dungeon Crawler” is a solo game that can be expanded to allow more players to participate.

The Face of Battle Scenery and Terrain Directory

The Face of Battle Terrain page features a large collection of links to manufactures and suppliers of scenery and terrain pieces in multiple sizes ranging from 15mm to 28mm. Although there a few dead links here, overall this page is a great resource!

Directory of Dire Wolf Suppliers

Canis dirus or Dire wolves are larger than their grey wolf cousins. They are now extinct, but were most common in North and South America living 10,000 years ago.

Since my first dire wolf perked my interest in these creatures, I have been looking for other dire wolf miniatures and have come across the following offerings:

Cool Mini or Not features several dire wolf, including this ferocious looking creature, not sure whether I will drop, the close to twenty dollars for this mini, but it does proffer many singular features, doesn’t he?

Dire Wolf NM without Card D&D / RPG Minis Dungeons of Dread Miniatures, is an ebay find. This miniature features many dire attributes and the price is not too bad that I will most probably add this one to my collection.

Reader Miniatures offers a small collection of 25mm dire wolfs and a couple of Wargs, more about these creatures at a later date.

Lastly, Splintered Light Miniatures offers a pack of 6 15mm Dire Wolves. This wolfs come in six different poses. I am planning on using these with another set of their miniatures in a small diorama.

Large List of Free RPG

The Darkshire site offers a very long alphabetical list of free RPG games. From Science Fiction, Fantasy, Cyberpunk, Horror, to Zombies. Most of these RPGs use dice based mechanics, but there are a few that use other means, such as cards.

1/285 Scale Terrain (DIR)

I never really thought too much about this scale, until I started looking for supplement parts for my Axis and Allies 1941 game. However, during the search for supplement parts I came across this directory of suppliers of 1/285 terrain manufactures and I thought I would pass it along to my readers. Perhaps someone might find the resource useful?

A List of Mostly Free RPGs

Role Playing Games (RPGs) are games where participants act out the roles of characters in a narrative game. The following list identifies several directories that list multiple mostly free RPG’s:

The Compendium of Free Role Playing Games (DIR)

The Compendium of Free Role Playing Games features a pretty comprehensive list of free RPG's. This list is updated periodically. New entries are posted toward the top and are indicated with (New).

SCIFI: The Free Roleplaying Games List (DIR)

SCIFI: The Free Roleplaying Games List is another directory of free RPG's. As indicated in the title of this site, the site focusses on SCIFI RPG's. This substantial list of SCIFI RPG's is also updated from time to time.

DMOZ RPG (DIR)

The Open Directory Project has published a directory of RPG's. Most of the listed RPG's are free, but you might find a few RPG’s that require some type or payment.

RPG Free List (DIR)

The RPG Free List features news, reviews, and an A-Z list of free RPG’s.

The Free RPG Blog

The Free RPG blog features news on the latest free RPG's. Not quite as an extensive listing as the above sources, but does offer a few of the latest free RPG’s. Also provides reviews of RPGs.

The Lost World: Jurassic Park Role-Playing Game Book

The Lost World: Jurassic Park Role-Playing Game Book looks like it may be an interesting and fun RPG to play with your children. The book comes with 24 punch-out characters, DNA cards, and rules to play three short interactive adventures. In my last search, it was still available through Amazon.

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Two New Paper Craft Directories

I have found two new directories of paper craft. Both pages offer dozens links to free paper models of every sort and description.

Science Fiction Free Paper Models

This site is mostly geared to the war-gamer. Paper models of space ships, props and mechanisms of all sorts are listed here. Great resource!

Card Modeling FAQ: Free models

The Card Modeling FAQ offers information to paper modelers. The FAQ is especially useful for someone just getting started in this very rewarding hobby. For the price of a sheet of paper and some ink you can assemble all sorts of models.

Two Dozen+ Links to Free Paper craft Models

The Zealot Wiki Free Paper Model page offers approximately two and half dozen links to sites that offer free paper models. From miniature war games, space shuttles, cruise ships, digital navies, and model railroading in various scales, paper enthusiasts will find links to all types of paper models here.