DoctorRetro Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Did you say £1 Corvair? Ok yes Dammit! ? Got to be quick in this game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 20 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: Next up, another request - this time from @bunglebus, firmly riding the wave of VW 1600 love that's been recently manifest. Excellent thank you - base will probably go on the pink one and the body on a spotlight-deficient base as a custom. Or it'll replace one in my collection if it's better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antony denman Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 took old cresta out on holiday when filling it up thier was exsursion on must get out more lol, Remspoor, Amishtat, flat4alfa and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Smashed up box with Hermes tape does not bode well Contents were not exactly well packed, but the few I actually wanted have survived; Fandango is usually seen in blue The other one wasn't very clear in the pics but I took a chance on this Siku Transit More than anything as a door donor Bonus cars include this Conrad Sciricco which is sadly missing a headlight and tailgate This truck which I thought was a Majorette but is an Efsi And this horrific Corgi - anyone know what this one's all about? Base says copyright 1989 Turner Ent & WMG ARR. The rest are too awful to even take pictures of Tenmil Socket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Dug my VW fastback out for a positive ID - Superfast, all 3 spot lamps, but a slightly bashed roof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 That looks like a good 'un andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Smashed up box with Hermes tape does not bode well Contents were not exactly well packed, but the few I actually wanted have survived; Fandango is usually seen in blue The other one wasn't very clear in the pics but I took a chance on this Siku Transit More than anything as a door donor Bonus cars include this Conrad Sciricco which is sadly missing a headlight and tailgate This truck which I thought was a Majorette but is an Efsi And this horrific Corgi - anyone know what this one's all about? Base says copyright 1989 Turner Ent & WMG ARR. The rest are too awful to even take pictures of If you do use the Transit as a door donor,I've got this one which could use the other door ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 My Fastbacks.I thought I had a thin-wheeled Super fast version somewhere,but haven't found it yet. bunglebus, Sudsprint and MarvinsMom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I though ‘Horrific Corgi’ was this, but it’s not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 35 minutes ago, 155V6 said: If you do use the Transit as a door donor,I've got this one which could use the other door ? Excellent, I don't like the idea of it going to waste. Looking inside, the one I've just found used to be orange anyway. Don't you think it's odd that Siku put the side door hinge where you can see it through the front window? 155V6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 26 minutes ago, 155V6 said: My Fastbacks.I thought I had a thin-wheeled Super fast version somewhere,but haven't found it yet. 8 out of 9 spotlights and pillars intact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 22 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: I though ‘Horrific Corgi’ was this, but it’s not Don't tell anyone - but I actually bought one of those - the GF likes pigs you see... Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Ya can’t beat an Escort van... Split_Pin, Dick Longbridge and Datsuncog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Seeing @Datsuncog Mobil Corgi BMW I thought I’d confess a guilty secret with Mobil Corgi’s.... I couldn’t (still can’t!) pass one without buying it - and even back in the crazy priced die cast 90’s I never spent more than £6 on one! The Astra’s in particular seemed to follow me home ? The set were made end in England by Corgi in the late 80’s and featured 6 regular 1/36 models and 6 specific models. All achievable by buying enough 4 star by the gallon to get a model/fuel a battleship. The Blower Bentley and the Type 35 Bugatti are diecast with plastic bases and specific plastic wheels. Note the difference in size which is fairly accurate in real life! The F1 Benetton and Auto Union streamliner are similar construction: The final two models are my favourites - The GM Astra and the Volvo White truck. Now as far as I know these castings never got recycled in the Corgi Range (or elsewhere) and both are very well proportioned, bar the overly raked windscreen. The Astra has individual bumper rubbers, front and rear lamps and even the petrol cap they fitted! Left hand drive sadly ? These models are 30 years old, and available boxed for £5 still ? for £60 you could have a nice little collection. Jon, Amishtat, Dick Longbridge and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I’ve got the racing Volvo truck Unboxed yet tidy not a goldmine of a Volvo then andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I’ve got one of those Mcvities Escort vans, I think they were a cancelled order, mine was new old stock that had been in storage 20 years until a model shop in Cheltenham had picked up a job lot of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 3 hours ago, bunglebus said: Don't tell anyone - but I actually bought one of those - the GF likes pigs you see... Shhh... your secret is safe with me bunglebus and Remspoor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I've the full set of 12 Mobil promos mib plus one of the collector cards from 89/90. andrew e and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 2 hours ago, sierraman said: I’ve got one of those Mcvities Escort vans, I think they were a cancelled order, mine was new old stock that had been in storage 20 years until a model shop in Cheltenham had picked up a job lot of them. Same here. Always wondered the story with it. I bought mine for a very reasonable price a couple of years ago on ebay. The seller had a pretty much endless supply of them from what I remember. Whatever the case, it's going nowhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Laurence Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Those Mobil corgis look terrific, especially the Astra. Have there been any other similar promotions at petrol stations recently? It isn’t something I’ve seen for a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said: Ya can’t beat an Escort van... Tons of play value in those earlier ones! I don't recall ever not having one in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 I didn't know that the Astra plus another 5 were specific to the Mobil offer. Corgi really maxed out on the promotional models back then, they were almost omnipresent. BP, said Mobil, Weetabix, Frosties, Duckhams oils, Golden Wonder and so on. Great times as a kid, urging the driver to brim the tank and get another token. andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I know there's a miniature tat thread but this is interesting - and a bargain* https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264821934729 flat4alfa, Remspoor and Shite Ron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 17 hours ago, flat4alfa said: Pontiac and Prelude please 17 hours ago, flat4alfa said: Did you say £1 Corvair? Ok yes Can do you the Pontiac and Corvair, indeed... but one Prelude is for TheDoctor and the other one's staying with me! flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 9 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Tons of play value in those earlier ones! I don't recall ever not having one in my life. Same here, I had the hotpoint one and the AA van as a kid. Keep looking for a nice Gas van as I remember them like that. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 20 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Don't bother with these potless years, they are the number one reason I stopped going to Swapmeets. Try and find a stall that has a normal looking person, under about 50-looking whose stock gives the impression they are clearing out toys that their children have grown out of. Truly a man of my word I’m getting dragged to the car boot later I’ll update with my findings. bunglebus, Amishtat, DoctorRetro and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Only one delivery today, but what a little beauty - Schuco MK1 Escort AndyW201, Shite Ron, RoadworkUK and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Live from the autojumble!! €5.00!!! AndyW201, 155V6, Remspoor and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 14 hours ago, sheffcortinacentre said: I've the full set of 12 Mobil promos mib plus one of the collector cards from 89/90. Cor! I’d love to see the collector cards please next time your rifling through that part of the collection ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Had a decent haul at the car boot. One idiot wanted £4 on a broken Shelvoke and Drewry wagon, the back was missing and the cab windows were missing. I’d asked as if it was comedy cheap I could have re used the cab. What planet are people on?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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