flat4alfa Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 .... even spookier I took these to show the variations of Matchbox Pontiac Firebird '74, ’79 and ‘79 with T-bar roof Had the first two since a boy. Had the last one for a matter of days... Note that an anorak may correct me as the blue car is stamped 1975 on base. Aha! But it's modelled a '74 MY as the turn-signals were moved into the grille corners for '75 MY. Now. Going back to when I was a young boy there was a TV show on in early evening called The Rockford Files. The intro with theme music had a car at night in it being followed that has always stayed with me as it stuck out as something I'd not seen before, living in the UK. It was the W I D E rear light units! Intruigued, was I. Miles more space age than my Dad's Vauxhall Viva HA or the neighbour's Volvo 244.. And since that date, whenever I see a '74/'75 Matchox Firebird, I think of Jim Rockford. I think if the memory has lasted this long then I'll die with it. Sorry. eddyramrod, warch, blakey79 and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 15 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Spooky Just had a look here, http://www.cfalkensteiner.com/Matchbox/Catalog/LS/LS40-75/LS73c/ChF-LS73c.htm Seems the early ones were sometimes made without windows. Without spare wheel is a known variation, just rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Today's photo - more 50p tub pickings: Random spot check scene, to make sure that the Morgan is taking an essential journey. Fortunately, they'd been to the supermarket but then realised that taking a Morgan was not a good idea, as they couldn't capitalise on the mass stockpiling of toilet roll. Anyway, neither of these float my boat much but they're both in very good nick, so I bought them to pass on to others, when trading can become a thing again - I'm not sure what international postage is like and it looks like my trip back to the UK in May/June is a smidge unlikely.... Datsuncog, egg, Remspoor and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Toad will be waiting on paradise road with milner & falfa. Think that's supposed to be a 71-73 charger. The Firebird s always annoyed me as they all use the 74 rear end (75 on has a larger rear window that curves down at each side to roughly same height as door window). The original blue casting is of a 74 formula, as it's a one year only combination of steel bumpers, polyurethane nose cone & small rear window. Isn't that bond esprit the modern reproduction of the 70's corgi release? flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Got my 1/18 Otto Volvo 740 today. Really nice! Fully detailed interior too. Be nice if they did an estate at some point! Skizzer, DVee8, blakey79 and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 8 hours ago, Datsuncog said: Decent haul, that is... Kenner seem to have done some pretty strange stuff - I'm not at all familiar with their diecast output, but I should have allowed myself to be tempted by this fantasy weirdie early last year. I think they sre called wild 1's from the early 80's - I have a yellow pick up somewhere. I have the bond lotus esprit - mint but not boxed. The base determines how good it is - they are plastic and turn yellow with age. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 15 hours ago, Datsuncog said: I should have allowed myself to be tempted by this fantasy weirdie early last year. I think you should have having checked eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223698628625 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I'm pretty sure that the black '79 firebird Was a Kelloggs Frosties give away, you had to save token from packs IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, Volksy said: I'm pretty sure that the black '79 firebird Was a Kelloggs Frosties give away, you had to save token from packs IIRC. Yes there seem have to been two giveaways, as there are both Matchbox and Corgi cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 33 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Yes there seem have to been two giveaways, as there are both Matchbox and Corgi cars And the Siku Jeep ? bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warch Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I was idly searched ebay this morning for a boxed BP promotion orange Jeep when I happened across this. Someone on here did a post about obscure Corgi movie and tv tie ins, this 'Chopper Squad' Jeep apparently pertains to an Australian tv series about the eponymous squad, who carried out rescues (in their chopper). The series was made in the late 70s by Reg Grundy of Neighbours and underpants fame. I remember having a model based on the same casting when I was a nipper, it was in their 1/36 range, mine was sort of metallic red with an eagle on the bonnet. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 22 minutes ago, warch said: I remember having a model based on the same casting when I was a nipper, it was in their 1/36 range, mine was sort of metallic red with an eagle on the bonnet. My nan bought me the golden one with the eagle on the bonnet when I was a nipper. warch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Following the BP promotions list, which of the Frosties cars have we got as a collective? 20190825_121647 by RS, on Flickr 20200318_172219 by RS, on Flickr 20191109_184239 by RS, on Flickr 20190914_195345 by RS, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Following the BP promotions list, which of the Frosties cars have we got as a collective? 20190825_121647 by RS, on Flickr 20200318_172219 by RS, on Flickr 20191109_184239 by RS, on Flickr 20190914_195345 by RS, on Flickr Corgi XJS,I'm still working so can't post a picture of mine. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 2 hours ago, warch said: I was idly searched ebay this morning for a boxed BP promotion orange Jeep when I happened across this. Someone on here did a post about obscure Corgi movie and tv tie ins, this 'Chopper Squad' Jeep apparently pertains to an Australian tv series about the eponymous squad, who carried out rescues (in their chopper). The series was made in the late 70s by Reg Grundy of Neighbours and underpants fame. I remember having a model based on the same casting when I was a nipper, it was in their 1/36 range, mine was sort of metallic red with an eagle on the bonnet. The jeep should come with a jet boat/ trailer. The jeep in the TV series was a little suzuki. I have the remains of the corgi jet ranger somewhere. warch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 French diecast parts company 3mja have released their 2020 catalogue. I have ordered things from them (admittedly to a French postal address) and have the found the quality a little bit variable - however might be worth a look as they do odds and ends for Majorette, Quiralu, Norev, CIJ etc. Click on 'telechargement' here: https://www.3mja.fr/documents/4002-liste-de-prix-la-boite-a-jouets-2020.html?search_query=catja2020&results=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Another day,another battered die cast car. Corgi whizzwheels VW Hot Rod. Think I picked up this at a car boot sale in North Norfolk last autumn. Painted in Neon pink,doesn't show so well in the pic,but it is bright. Here it is beside it's Husky stable mate. Guess it's based from this casting. You ever have a Hot Rod Smoll Eddy? "Once,but the cream the Doc give me cleared it up a treat M8" ? flat4alfa, egg, bigstraight6 and 9 others 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I have given this a clean. I am about 10 of the 75 short but I will put some in later. Sudsprint, egg, warch and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 The repaired fire engine is in primer, it's ok. Christine, Sudsprint, AndyW201 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 On 3/31/2020 at 2:07 PM, flat4alfa said: You were right! It cost the wrong side of a fiver but the results are excellent! egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 hours ago, junkyarddog said: Looks very smart now Looked it up. So Corgi released this as' VW Double Trouble Hot Rod' in 1971, the very same year Hot Wheels released the very similar 'Evil Weevil''. Identical in concept, who came first? Do you have an Evil Weevil for Eddy to compare with? junkyarddog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Looks very smart now Looked it up. So Corgi released this as' VW Double Trouble Hot Rod' in 1971, the very same year Hot Wheels released the very similar 'Evil Weevil''. Identical in concept, who came first? Do you have an Evil Weevil for Eddy to compare with? Very much on my want list original and re-tooled, but they're big money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 hours ago, junkyarddog said: Guess it's based from this casting. It had never occurred to me that the Hot Rod version was based on that, good spot! I assumed it was a unique casting (Nice job on yours too). There's this, the Evil Weevil and the Johnny Lightening Bug Bomb all featuring double engines. I have a re-released Bug Bomb but again, originals are strong money. 20200126_153521 by RS, on Flickr I do have a couple of quite nice Hot Rod versions 20200323_211036 by RS, on Flickr VW 012_zpsl7mxjy6b by RS, on Flickr 20191117_134833 by RS, on Flickr And the original, although mine's a Corgi Whizzwheels 20190604_122733 by RS, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Today has not been entirely successful. Wanted to improve this Matchbox, especially in the wheel department 20190904_183037 by RS, on Flickr Started off OK 20200401_133944 by RS, on Flickr Then I took a chance painting it with a very old, nearly empty can of yellow. Results were not good, splatter, bubbles, all sorts. New paint acquired for tomorrow. 20200401_171859 by RS, on Flickr 20200401_171850 by RS, on Flickr Base and interior coming along though, The Works provided plastic crystals for the headlights. Strange that it has a fuel tank and battery in the non-opening boot, and an engine you can't see. Detailed them anyway... 20200401_172046 by RS, on Flickr 20200401_172039 by RS, on Flickr Had more success with this, bit of a muck about with a Poundland cheapie. Fade blue-green paint with silver/purple sparkles over the top, wheels I've had for ages and a bit of detail in the chrome with a black wash 20200401_171909 by RS, on Flickr 20200401_171936 by RS, on Flickr 20200401_171951 by RS, on Flickr * just notice the base fell off when I turned it over!* Datsuncog, egg, flat4alfa and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Could you add a hinge to the rear of the Matchbox? flat4alfa and Christine 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Also while on the subject, something uncaddily (sorry) similar with Corgi and Hotweels custom Cadillac Eldorado Hot Wheels modelled the Cadillac 'Custom Eldorado' for 1968 For 1972 re-released as a conversion into 'Sugar Caddy' as part of 'The Spoilers' range The Husky 'Cadillac Eldorado' was released for 1969. Re-released under the Corgi Junior rebrand for 1970 For 1971, there was the 'custom' variation as 'Caddy Hot Rodder' Anyone one have these? Sudsprint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I have the corgi hot rodder and a copper coloured rockets example. flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I've got these two,the Corgi Rockets version would compare well to the HW car flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 7 hours ago, bunglebus said: There's this, the Evil Weevil and the Johnny Lightening Bug Bomb all featuring double engines So Topper's 1969 Johnny Lightning series Bug Bomb came before both Hot Wheels and Corgi Juniors... Topper's went bust in 1971. I wonder if they hadn't, Mattel and Mettoy could have got a lawsuit? Probably not. Sudsprint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 So Vulg gets a threat if he draws a car picture these days because copyright ..What about models ? Are they now paying manufacturers before tooling up to make a miniature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.gif.98a2e9a71acfe798d4291192383f1555.gif)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now