155V6 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said: I have that kit, but have not made it up yet. I've been tempted to get the MG Express version,one day I probably will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 On 1/10/2021 at 8:37 AM, Spottedlaurel said: @Jon Seen this one that I saw mention of on Flickr today? Review here: https://antiquesandauctionnews.net/articles/"Toys-Of-Road-Vehicles-Made-In-New-Zealand"/ No, I wasn't aware of that one! That sounds like an interesting subject but I do wonder how much that tome will cost - books in NZ are very expensive to buy new and that's reflected in their second hand value, too. Not sure if that shows that Kiwis are being ripped off by retailers, or if people just value books in general. probably a bit of both. The only NZ made casting I have is the Fun Ho! (! is part of the brand name) Holden ambulance, which the cat helped to photograph when I bought it 18 months back: And in a bit more detail: Although it's a step up from a Tootsie Toy in terms of physical parts (i.e. it has a base) and admittedly the casting and detailing is quite good, it's not quite Lesney levels of build and detail, especially for this era; I imagine they were approaching their skinny wheel Superfast period by the time this came out. So, a nice footnote but I don't think I'll be actively seeking too many others. morrisoxide, RayMK, Datsuncog and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OM646 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 49 minutes ago, 155V6 said: No R3 that I know of,but you can get a white metal MG ZR from K&R replicas There's also the Chinesium MG 3SW (basically a Streetwise) but idk where to find it Split_Pin, egg and 155V6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 I was watching one in eBay for ages but the price out me off. It's probably still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Finished the Range Rover. I'm pretty pleased with this one, especially the blue and pink stripes, just how I recall them. Since I'm happy I can still make aerials like I was shown all those decades ago, I may have gone a bit overboard with these. I like them though! so if to scale those aerials at 17ft long! 😮🤣 Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 2 hours ago, OM646 said: There's also the Chinesium MG 3SW (basically a Streetwise) but idk where to find it Interesting... Went off looking at Honda Domani and Honda Concertos but didn't think https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-43-MG-3SW-diecast-model-green-color-/143012959623 AndyW201 and OM646 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OM646 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Well... As a dumb kid i lost many good diecasts. And since becoming a shiter i started missing the Healey 100/6 in 1/72 scale i unfortunately broke. As a result, i just bought another 100/6, in 1:43 scale off eBay for 9 quid... eddyramrod, Split_Pin and Datsuncog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OM646 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 3 hours ago, flat4alfa said: Interesting... Went off looking at Honda Domani and Honda Concertos but didn't think https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-43-MG-3SW-diecast-model-green-color-/143012959623 $50? Jesus that's a lot. If only we snagged them while they were still new. I kinda wished there was a Roewe 750 in that scale too. If anything because it would be the closest thing to me having a Rover 75 diecast, as the original Rover dealership models get rarer and more expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 You can get lots of Rover 75 Diecasts in 1/43. Burnside and OM646 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 On 1/9/2021 at 2:05 PM, bunglebus said: So, Topper Toys I think you've hit the jackpot https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1964-DELUXE-READING-TOPPER-Plastic-Convertible-Car-from-SERVICE-STATION-Set/193834276501 OM646 and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 A couple of interesting bits have arrived. First up, Mira 928 in 1:64ish scale Next, Lone Star 23 window deluxe with all the opening bits accounted for. Missing an axle but that's a good excuse to restore it This I wanted as it's the 1st Indian made Hot Wheels I've found - there are also Indian produced castings only for their domestic market, very hard to find Glow in the dark Matchbox Datsun still glows Best of the bunch is this though: Lastly, I'll leave you with a brain teaser - what's this? Datsuncog, flat4alfa, Sudsprint and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Mod Tractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OM646 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Split_Pin said: You can get lots of Rover 75 Diecasts in 1/43. My bad, thought the only ones were the Vanguards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Quote Diecast 1:16 Scale SAIC Roewe 750 Alloy Car Model Metal Simulation Boutique Vehicle Collection Decoration Ornaments Display Gift Sudsprint, egg, andrew e and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Mod Tractor warch, andrew e, Datsuncog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 ¡Vaya, no me esperaba eso! La página de Matchbox Fandom ahora necesita ser editada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: ¡Vaya, no me esperaba eso! La página de Matchbox Fandom ahora necesita ser editada ¡Pero no es una caja de cerillas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Cierto Es una pendiente resbaladiza! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 In other news I want to buy one of these Please stop me. The disappointment will be relentless morrisoxide, antony denman, Sudsprint and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: In other news I want to buy one of these Please stop me. The disappointment will be relentless Why is the XJS different on the box? flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I rang Mettoy but they didn’t pick up. Will try again tomorrow Burnside, Skizzer, Reluctant Adult and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 4 hours ago, bunglebus said: Why is the XJS different on the box? It looks like a 1/36 diecast one with a kitchen cupboard vent glued on the roof. Datsuncog, Burnside and flat4alfa 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 15 hours ago, flat4alfa said: In other news I want to buy one of these Please stop me. The disappointment will be relentless Funnily enough I was searching Corgi RC yesterday and found there's a Metro! Amishtat, flat4alfa, Dick Longbridge and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Does anyone have any recollection of these models? They seem to ring a bell... Split_Pin, Burnside and RoadworkUK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 I don't but I do have a couple of Motormax Fresh Cherries models in a similar scale. Prime US Domestic shite, a Ford Tempo and a Ford Escort. Burnside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 GTidy. Somehow the only one if these in my collection was in bits ready to customise, and they are in demand on eBay. Unless they're hidden in with a load of Days Gone Burnside, warch and Dick Longbridge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, bunglebus said: GTidy. Somehow the only one if these in my collection was in bits ready to customise, and they are in demand on eBay. Unless they're hidden in with a load of Days Gone Not a very flattering casting of the Mk2 Golf,or to my eyes it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnside Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said: Does anyone have any recollection of these models? They seem to ring a bell... I remember getting one of these as a kid back in the early 90's. Forget where from though, probably on a family holiday. I had a 57 Chevy in Black and my Brother had the same Red Pontiac Grand Prix pictured. A few years back I picked up a Mazda RX-7 by Monogram at a local Car Show. I'll try and dig it out. From memory they also did the BMW M3 E30 and possibly a 60's Corvette Stingray? warch and Tenmil Socket 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 More Buick goodness has arrived. A Best of Show Sport Wagon. eddyramrod, Mr Laurence, Amishtat and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnside Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Found my Monogram Mazda and turns out I have my Brother's old Pontiac too! Both stamped Monogram 1989 underneath too. Chassis diecast but bodies are plastic. Datsuncog, warch, Tenmil Socket and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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