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DIECAST
Collectible Model Cars And More
| Item# |
Description |
Stock
Status |
| 30069BU |
Yatming
Shyne Rodz - Ford Street Rod w/ Dices (1932, 1:18 scale diecast model, Blue) 30069BU |
New |
| 30128PR |
Yatming
Shyne Rodz - Chevy Sedan Hard Top w/ Dices (1940, 1:18 scale diecast model, Purple)
30128PR |
New |
| 30128YL |
Yatming
Shyne Rodz - Chevy Sedan Hard Top w/ Dices (1940, 1:18 scale diecast model, Yellow)
30128YL |
New |
| 73133M |
Motormax
- Pontiac GTO Judge Hard Top (1969, 1:18 scale diecast model, Bondo) 73133M |
New |
| 73170BK |
Motormax
- Ford Pickup (1940, 1:18 scale diecast model, Black) 73170BK |
New |
| 73170R |
Motormax
- Ford Pickup (1940, 1:18 scale diecast model, Red) 73170R |
New |
| 34016 |
Maisto
Pro Rodz - Plymouth GTX Hard Top (1970, 1:24, Asstd.) 34016 |
Restock |
| 73228D |
Motormax
- Chevy Bel Air Hard Top (1957, 1:24, Asstd.) 73228D |
Restock |
| 73229D |
Motormax
- Chevy Bel Air Hard Top (1955, 1:24, Asstd.) 73229D |
Restock |
| 73270D |
Motormax
- Chevy Corvette C6 Hard Top (2005, 1:24, Asstd.) 73270D |
New |
| 73213D |
Motormax
- Ford Coupe Hard Top (1949, 1:24, Asstd.) 73213D |
Restock |
| 73251D |
Motormax
- Ford Coupe V8 3-Window Coupe (1932, 1:24, Asstd.) 73251D |
Restock |
| 73303D |
Motormax
- Ford Mustang Boss 429 Hard Top (1970, 1:24, Asstd.) 73303D |
New |
| 73326D |
Motormax
- Ford Maverick Hard Top (1974, 1:24, Asstd.) 73326D |
Restock |
| 73215D |
Motormax
- Ford Thunderbird Convertible (1956, 1:24, Asstd.) 73215D |
Restock |
| 73201D |
Motormax
- Lamborghini Diablo Hard Top (1:24, Asstd.) 73201D |
Restock |
| 73272D |
Motormax
- Pagani Zonda C12 (1:24, Asstd.) 73272D |
Restock |
| 73279D |
Motormax
- Saleen S7 (1:24, Asstd.) 73279D |
Restock |
| 73241D |
Motormax
- Volkswagen Nardo W12 Show Car (1:24, Asstd.) 73241D |
Restock |
| 76009 |
Motormax
- Trailer Pack (1:18) 76009 |
Restock |
| 76001 |
Motormax
- Trailer Car Carrier (1:24) 76001 |
Restock |
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God
and The Art of Toy and Diecast Car Marketing
What is Truth?
By Lu Su
“What
is Truth?” Ah, the infamous question asked by Pontius Pilate
in his interrogation of the one who claimed to be the Christ.
From my understanding, “What is Truth?” is the most
important question one can ask. How one receives the answer to
this question will have a tremendously long impact on and in one’s
own life.
What I find
interesting about this question on truth posed by Pilate, is that
the question of whether Pontius Pilate even existed was once a
topic of great debate. At one time it was actually argued that
Pilate was a fictitious bad guy –apparently a character
invented up by a group of religious fanatics, because there once
was a time when there was no known Roman historian that even referenced
the name Pontius Pilate. Then an archaeological find led to the
discovery of the infamous name referenced by one Roman historian
named Tactius, the argument then changed to “Okay maybe
Pontius did exist, but his title and position would not have placed
him at the scene of the crime.” Then one day in the 20th
century, archaeologist discovered the ruins of an amphitheater
in this city called Caesarea Maritima; this was a city built by
a person called Herod the Great and lies on the Mediterranean
coast of Israel -about halfway between the modern cities of Tel
Aviv and Haifa. There chiseled into limestone block near the entrance
is an inscription dedicating the amphitheater to Tiberius Caesar
Augustus constructed by Pontius Pilate with the title “Prefect
of Judea”. The title Prefect is a military title. One responsibility
of the Prefect is to keep the peace. So from our relatively recent
discovery, it appears that it is true that Pilate did exist and
his title gave him authority to judge, condemn and execute. What
is sad and a bit ironic is that Pilate, like many of us, probably
never explored the question that he had posed “What is Truth?”
I believe
we have arrived at a particular point in our journey that it is
the appropriate time to talk about the subject of truth. And if
you are able to answer this question then the more pertinent question
on how truth relate to your life? One challenge in delving into
matters of the God and marketing is figuring out where to begin.
Unlike following a recipe or a contest, where there is a definite
start and finish, I find the topics related to God and Marketing
to be interwoven. How do you talk about one without understanding
the other? Like the intrinsic power and beauty of words, truth
is yet another basic building block in the construction of one’s
understanding of God and marketing. Words and truth are interrelated
and dependent on each other. To use words that are not true is
at best inane and at worst dangerous. To convey truth without
the use of words is a very difficult feat. Engaging in marketing
without truth is never well received by customers. I probably
could write an essay on each those last five sentences as a topic
(but don’t worry, I won’t).
I do not know
how many of you caught the CBS special “In God’s Name”
earlier this week. It was a two hour special where two acclaimed
French filmmakers Jules and Gedeon Naudet interviewed many different
influential spiritual leaders of major world religions (e.g. Buddhism,
Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, and Shintoism).
I noticed that there was no spokesperson for atheists or agnostics,
who also make up a portion of the world’s population; but
probably because those two types of belief systems are not considered
a type of religion by most people.
Unlike most
typical interviews, where you get the interviewee to sit down
and then bomb them with questions, this script was well constructed
and allowed you to compare and contrast each leader’s answer
to a particular questions. The questions delved into a myriad
of issues in our post 9/11 world, including the rise of terrorism,
fanaticism, intolerance and war. One part that I found a little
frustrating is that one of these well respected leaders would
say something very profound, but without follow up questions (i.e.
what do you mean by…..) many of the answers by itself seemed
a bit hollow. It sort of reminded me of the statements our modern
day politicians make. What often get said sounds great in theory,
but is often lacking in substance; because the application of
what is/was said and how it will impact our lives is never revealed.
Nevertheless, I understood the confines of this particular forum
and because of its time constraints, this particular type of format
did not allow for such an in depth look into the meaning of what
was said. After all, one probably could spend their entire life
delving into just one question.
Kudos to CBS
for airing such a well made documentary –especially during
prime time hours. It is a departure from most networks’
norm. In this particular program I did not see any car chases,
seductive women, comical acts, or any homicides, which seems to
have become a basic staple in “entertaining” us Americans
these days. What gave this particular presentation an interesting
twist is that it showed a-day-in-the-life of each of these spiritual
leaders. It showed them getting up, getting dressed, going about
their normal daily duties, eating lunch, meeting people, etc…
It gave the added dimension that these great influential leaders
were actually common people too –of course with perhaps
the possible exception of Tenzin Gyatso the 14th Dalai Lama, who
claims to be the reincarnation of the previous Dalai Lamas.
I found Tenzin’s
reply particularly interesting when it came to the subject of
world religions. He said something to the effect (I’m paraphrasing
here) that there is not any one correct religion and gave the
analogy that world religions are like types of food; some people
like their food spicy and some like their foods prepared in a
different manner. Who am I to say what type of food or religion
is correct for you? Note that the Dalai Lama is making statement
equivocating religion as a matter of preference (i.e. I prefer
chocolate ice-cream, but you prefer cookies and cream). Who is
right here? I believe the Dali Lama would say that both of us
are correct and that all religions that promote peace and happiness
operate on the same principles. The Dalai Lama is not alone in
this type of thinking. Unitarianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Jainism,
and Bahism (what a plethora of –ISMS we have to choose from!)
to name a few, take a similar route in claiming that ALL paths
are correct. With great respect to Tenzin, my friend Lisa, and
many others,
This is an absurd statement.
To claim,
“All paths are correct” is a statement that is NOT
rooted in reality. For this statement to be true, either truth
is being ignored or truth is being repressed here. It is a kin
in stating that it does not matter what path you take, all paths
will lead you to your goal of finding the local supermarket. This
statement is not true for a physical journey here on this world.
Why would it be true for a spiritual journey? All roads will eventually
get you to the Father, Heaven, Nirvana, Arcadia, Shangri-la, Utopia,
Moksha, a higher form of life, rebirth into a higher caste, and
of course the ultimate….becoming God? Religions do not even
agree on what the final destination is and yet all paths are correct?
The reason
why all paths cannot be correct paths is due to the nature of
truth. Stay with me as next week I delve deeper.
