AndyW201 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 First up, some long card goodness from Morrisons, Having previously owned 2 square '90s Mercs in Signal Red with headlight wipers, I was pleased to find this version of the 500E! The new-ish Trueno casting is lovely and this version looks great. They've not gone too OTT with the graphics and it's nice to see them using fat, small diameter wheels. I'm a sucker for the Chevelle SS wagon casting, so had to grab this one. Datsuncog, bunglebus, AnnoyingPentium and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Asda came up with a rather yellow-tinged selection, I thought this was a concept car or something but it appears to be the actual new Z. Mattel seem to be quick off the blocks getting this one out. Another yellow S2000, with different graphics this time, I got excited when I found the yellow A Class, as I thought it was the yellow EK9 Civic, but it was not to be, And I'm very tempted to open this one for some Rola-Matics type fun... Not a bad haul, but still not a flipping Sierra to be found anywhere. Sigh.. andrew e, Datsuncog and bunglebus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 5 minutes ago, AndyW201 said: I'm very tempted to open this one for some Rola-Matics type fun... I think they hit the nail on the head with that one, quite tempted to drop mine nice and low, although I do get the reason for the stance. The Rolamatic feature is great to see again too, even if they don't call it that AndyW201 and andrew e 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Not much on the Matchbox front over this side of the water either: a scant couple of unwanted baggage trucks is all that remained in the Tesco dump bins last time I looked, while stock on the pegs was restricted to the modern London taxis on the 'UK Collection' long cards. It's fortunate, in a way, as it means that temptation hasn't been waving at me... AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 35 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: while stock on the pegs was restricted to the modern London taxis on the 'UK Collection' long cards. Was like that here in terms of stuff on the pegs too, DC. Just the cabs, disappointingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Today's finds. DG Made in England. No idea about this,looks old but I suspect it isn't. Any ideas? Tomica Jaguar XJS. Lone star Impy Range Rover. Nice condition Corgi juniors Lotus. Now my favourite find of the day. Lone star Gran Turismo. Probably the nicest condition Lone star casting I've found yet. Remspoor, AndyW201, Datsuncog and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayMK Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 49 minutes ago, junkyarddog said: Today's finds. DG Made in England. No idea about this,looks old but I suspect it isn't. Any ideas? Tomica Jaguar XJS. Lone star Impy Range Rover. Nice condition Corgi juniors Lotus. Now my favourite find of the day. Lone star Gran Turismo. Probably the nicest condition Lone star casting I've found yet. I had not heard of DG toys but it is apparently an MG model Y that you've got. Rather nice, as is the Lonestar. See link for a bit on DG: https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/imgytr/models.shtml Remspoor, Datsuncog and junkyarddog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 A few bits from the last few days Corgi Rockets Cadillac,I didn't have this version Corgi De Tomaso,I really like these late versions of cars with Whizzwheels.The Mercedes is by Galanite ,I was hoping the black marks would come off,but no luck yet🙁.These two both came from Surrey Street Rodders Wheels Day More Corgi Rockets,these were bought to either fix others,or to be fixed with parts I already have These last two came from a local garage sale.The sellers probably thought we'd buy a lot of stuff when I turned up in my Citroen Relay work van,but these were all we bought 😁.The TR7 is by MC Toys Remspoor, morrisoxide, eddyramrod and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Liked for the Rockets selection. I've never yet had one of those Jag course cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Some shite purchased today, first up this Novacar Renault Espace, remember these getting sold in Poundland when they were new, a Portuguese outfit I think they were but owned by Majorette. Datsuncog, morrisoxide, 500tops and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Corgi Ford D series, I have the low loader in the olive drab but I had to pick this one up for 50p. Remspoor, eddyramrod and RayMK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Been hunting a Majorette Peugeot 406 for a while now. Would have preferred the silver one but beggars can’t be choosers. RayMK, morrisoxide, eddyramrod and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Think this Matchbox 240Z was one of the late issues, doors are cast and it’s got day glo Windows. AndyW201 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Lots of nice finds on here lately, I've been keeping off eBay as anything interesting seems to get bid way up now. Boot sales are go though, off to my local one tomorrow. I have that same glow in the dark Datsun with the doors cast shut and a similarly equipped Corvette Not found the Cortina yet, are there others? andrew e and AndyW201 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 10 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Lots of nice finds on here lately, I've been keeping off eBay as anything interesting seems to get bid way up now. Boot sales are go though, off to my local one tomorrow. I have that same glow in the dark Datsun with the doors cast shut and a similarly equipped Corvette Not found the Cortina yet, are there others? I’ve all three but it was too tidy to leave behind for 50p, also scored an Alfa 75, really grubby but it’ll clean up. The Super GT fills a gap, there’s loads of variations with these some scarcer than others, these hold a bit of a fascination for me being one of the last models made at Rochester in 1985 before production moved to Macau. bunglebus and andrew e 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 20 hours ago, AndyW201 said: As usual my local Tesco was a dead loss for the new case stuff. I really wanted the Golf GTi, the red Civic and the Lexus, but, naturally none to be found. I'm finding all three of those now, do you want to me to try and get one of each for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 First half of the boot sale saw me buy nothing - then all of a sudden I found loads, ended up buying a whole box from one seller and various others all at a few pence each. Going to take me a while to catalogue this lot Yep I bought the Matchbox carry case too Just got time to show you this before we go to the outlaw's for Easter dinner - I had one of these tumbling buggies when I was a kid, so couldn't resist a boxed one for £2.00 I'll find some C cells and test it later Spottedlaurel, junkyarddog, morrisoxide and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: First half of the boot sale saw me buy nothing - then all of a sudden I found loads, ended up buying a whole box from one seller and various others all at a few pence each. Going to take me a while to catalogue this lot Yep I bought the Matchbox carry case too Just got time to show you this before we go to the outlaw's for Easter dinner - I had one of these tumbling buggies when I was a kid, so couldn't resist a boxed one for £2.00 I'll find some C cells and test it later Quite the haul! Let me know about that Rover 800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Zodiac toys sticker on the Buggy! That must be late 80’s at the newest! https://zodiactoys.wordpress.com bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 5 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: I'm finding all three of those now, do you want to me to try and get one of each for you? That would be awesome, if you're passing. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 53 minutes ago, andrew e said: Zodiac toys sticker on the Buggy! That must be late 80’s at the newest! https://zodiactoys.wordpress.com Well I would have had mine in the early 80s. Too young to remember where from but I have a strong memory of making it climb and tumble over in the hall of my mum's house. Checking on eBay has assured me it was a good buy as most others are lots more money and have no headlight lenses. When did barcodes become a thing? Box has none. Be careful what you Google! andrew e, Tenmil Socket and Remspoor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Just now, bunglebus said: Well I would have had mine in the early 80s. Too young to remember where from but I have a strong memory of making it climb and tumble over in the hall of my mum's house. Checking on eBay has assured me it was a good buy as most others are lots more money and have no headlight lenses. When did barcodes become a thing? Box has none Late '80s I think on barcodes. I vaguely recall having a tumbling buggy, maybe in red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I have heard back from the original interested party in the cortina and silver taxi. He’s stepped back, so these two are available still @NorfolkNWeighand @AnthonyG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, richardmorris said: I have heard back from the original interested party in the cortina and silver taxi. He’s stepped back, so these two are available still @NorfolkNWeighand @AnthonyG. I’d like the Cortina , please. If the taxi is a 240d Merc then that as well, but I don’t remember seeing one in your posts probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, NorfolkNWeigh said: I’d like the Cortina , please. If the taxi is a 240d Merc then that as well, but I don’t remember seeing one in your posts probably not. It’s a silver royal jubilee edition, Anthony was asking about it. I did have a stack headlamp green/white polizei Mercedes but not sure where it went. Again is £5 ok posted? I don’t think it can go large letter because of the beacon on the roof. andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 15 minutes ago, richardmorris said: It’s a silver royal jubilee edition, Anthony was asking about it. I did have a stack headlamp green/white polizei Mercedes but not sure where it went. Again is £5 ok posted? I don’t think it can go large letter because of the beacon on the roof. Perfect, thanks. If the Merc ever turns up I’ll have it- Corgi got a lot of use out of that Stroke/8 casting. Rally car, Taxi , Polizei plus different colours of normal saloon- I’m sure our caravan came with a silver 240d. From memory it only only became available at about the time the W123 superseded the W114/115. richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I have spent a good half hour on that Zodiac toys website and it’s a GOLDMINE of 80’s toy tat, not just got the lads, wives and girlfriends will love this too! https://zodiactoys.wordpress.com/instore-displays/ Any way check out these fabulous photos, better than any Easter egg this Sunday 👍 Batman Corgi gift sets? Batteries not included…. MC Toys? Yatming? This display must resemble @bunglebus spare room 😉 Superkings anyone? Post meltdown Corgis Britains display would be worth a bomb today. Finally the MOTHERLODE 😳 Inagine being stood in awe for half hour before carefully squandering your birthday money 🤣 Dick Longbridge, Datsuncog, NorfolkNWeigh and 13 others 12 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 58 minutes ago, andrew e said: This display must resemble @bunglebus spare room Rude. It has taken me flipping hours going through all those cars, not too much in there that's amazingly rare but there are a few standouts, starting with the larger stuff... Do you remember me finding a Buddy L Spiderman Corvette a few years ago? Well today I located the van to go with it My most expensive single car purchase was this Corgi DMC time machine at £2.00 I don't really go for later Corgi repop stuff but for 50p I couldn't resist These two MK3s did not fare well in the big tub o'cars Corgi Range Rover's not too bad No name on this Countach Or this Alpine, but I believe it to be a High Speed Matchbox helicopter isn't one I'd seen before There are a load of commercial vehicles from Matchbox/Corgi and Majorette, CBA photograhing them as they don't especially interest me. They're in the overall pic I posted earlier though AndyW201, andrew e, Split_Pin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Now that I have a Jag, I need a model of it. Fortunately there are two in the Bond partwork collection, one badged as a Daimler. Those of us who like to browse, would you keep your eyes peeled for a cheapie I can paint green please? They both come in black, which is unfortunate. Daimler or Jaguar, I don't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Just now, eddyramrod said: Now that I have a Jag, I need a model of it. Fortunately there are two in the Bond partwork collection, one badged as a Daimler. Those of us who like to browse, would you keep your eyes peeled for a cheapie I can paint green please? They both come in black, which is unfortunate. What flavour Jaaag do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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