bunglebus Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Tesco had just put out another lot of Matchbox including the red Civic. Entertainer said they have a collector come in 1st thing every morning to go through boxes, no wonder I never find Supers anymore. Got these though, regular Treasure Hunt Duck N Roll was the Mrs. purchase for her grandson AndyW201, 155V6 and Datsuncog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Corgi Ford golf cart. I cannot find the bag. morrisoxide, eddyramrod, RayMK and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 2 hours ago, junkyarddog said: Some recent finds. Corgi Renault 5. Some black wall Hotwheels. Corgi Rockets The Saint Volvo. Benbros Chevrolet and Land Rover. Yatming and Corgi Rockets Chevrolet Astro 1. Budgie Austin A55. Regular wheels Matchbox,Minor,Jag,and ERF cement truck. Guiloy Citroen van. Majorette BMW 733. Last my favourite find of late, Corgi juniors Ford Holmes wrecker, In quite nice condition apart from the broken tow hooks. These are quite difficult to find,this is the first one I've come across. The Budgie Austin is an A95 Westminster (and that's the nicest one I've ever seen..) and while I'm happy to be corrected on this, isn't the blue Lesney Minor significantly rarer than the green? Sure I remember reading that somewhere ages ago but it's another I've not come across. junkyarddog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 3 hours ago, junkyarddog said: Some recent finds. Corgi Renault 5. Some black wall Hotwheels. Corgi Rockets The Saint Volvo. Benbros Chevrolet and Land Rover. Yatming and Corgi Rockets Chevrolet Astro 1. Budgie Austin A55. Regular wheels Matchbox,Minor,Jag,and ERF cement truck. Guiloy Citroen van. Majorette BMW 733. Last my favourite find of late, Corgi juniors Ford Holmes wrecker, In quite nice condition apart from the broken tow hooks. These are quite difficult to find,this is the first one I've come across. I like the Corgi Wrecker,the Juniors version seems harder to find than the Rockets one.There was an eBay seller in the states who was selling 3D printed tow hooks,they came with the cradle that held the front wheels of the broken down car as well 😃 junkyarddog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 3 hours ago, bunglebus said: Tesco had just put out another lot of Matchbox including the red Civic. Entertainer said they have a collector come in 1st thing every morning to go through boxes, no wonder I never find Supers anymore. Got these though, regular Treasure Hunt Duck N Roll was the Mrs. purchase for her grandson What sad bastard goes in at the crack of dawn every morning!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Amishtat said: The Budgie Austin is an A95 Westminster (and that's the nicest one I've ever seen..) and while I'm happy to be corrected on this, isn't the blue Lesney Minor significantly rarer than the green? Sure I remember reading that somewhere ages ago but it's another I've not come across. The Budgie Austin is nice,the stripe on the other side is painted in the wrong position though. No idea if that Minor is a rare colour or not,that's only the 2nd one I've ever found. 30 minutes ago, 155V6 said: I like the Corgi Wrecker,the Juniors version seems harder to find than the Rockets one.There was an eBay seller in the states who was selling 3D printed tow hooks,they came with the cradle that held the front wheels of the broken down car as well 😃 Will have a poke on eBay as I'd like to get the hooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 50 minutes ago, junkyarddog said: Will have a poke on eBay as I'd like to get the hooks. This got me thinking,& after a bit of investigation,I found that the hooks from the Majorette Dodge tow truck will fit as well 🤔 andrew e and junkyarddog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 2 hours ago, 155V6 said: I like the Corgi Wrecker,the Juniors version seems harder to find than the Rockets one.There was an eBay seller in the states who was selling 3D printed tow hooks,they came with the cradle that held the front wheels of the broken down car as well 😃 I have the rockets one. Minus the cradle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 16 minutes ago, Bren said: I have the rockets one. Minus the cradle. Me too Split_Pin, andrew e, Bren and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Sat here on my own(Miss_155 was worn out after staying up until 3.00 a.m counting votes😂)& I started to think again.I had an idea that I'd found a Corgi Juniors Holmes Wrecker ages ago,but chucked it in a box because it was broken. A bit of digging,& I found it.It's not as nice as the one @junkyarddog found,but the booms are intact,so it just needs a couple of hooks Then I started to wonder which other models had hooks which might fit,& I came up with the Matchbox Dodge wrecker A quick look on eBay,& these are available for not too much.It looks like the same hook fits the Ford wrecker,& the 8-wheeled crane as well.I'm sure I've got at least two of these models in my junk boxes,so time to have a look tomorrow. andrew e, Remspoor, Datsuncog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I'm trying to steer clear of toy fairs for the moment, but circumstances are taking me south of London next weekend and I'll have a bit of time to kill so I'm looking to visit this one: https://www.rmtoys.co.uk/pages/kempton-park-toyfair Anyone else going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Haven't been to that one for a few years.I used to have a stall there for a bit,but it started getting expensive. It used to be a good one to buy at,just the right size.I would probably go & have a look around,but am away for a couple of nights next weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 2 hours ago, 155V6 said: Haven't been to that one for a few years.I used to have a stall there for a bit,but it started getting expensive. It used to be a good one to buy at,just the right size.I would probably go & have a look around,but am away for a couple of nights next weekend Ta. I don't want to spend too much, but it'll be good to see what sellers in a different patch have compared to the little fairs we have around here, usually with the same regulars. If I can get another 2-3 MIB Superfast and some odds and ends, maybe a kit or two, I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Mixed success finding tow hooks today I found a Matchbox Dodge wrecker & removed the hook I then fitted it to the Corgi Juniors wrecker,but when I tried to remove the remains of the other hook I broke the end of the boom 🙁 Luckily,I've got this other Corgi Rockets wrecker,so I'll use the boom from that I' Tenmil Socket, junkyarddog and Remspoor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I've got a number of diecast for sale in one lot. 23 models in total, mostly 1970s/1980s Matchbox and Corgi. The 1973 yellow Matchbox Rolomatics Wildlife truck and the black 1983 Matchbox Ford Sierra XR4i are particularly clean along with the red Superkings Ford truck rental van and the boxed Norev Renault F4 van. The red Citroen BX estate is a proper rarity! £10 plus the postage. andrew e, bunglebus, sierraman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Oof that Sierra is nice, remember the Total one from the 1988(?) catalogue. Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 I was selling at the boot sale today but found time to go toy hunting, and I'm glad I did Grabbed this little guy mainly as the lettering was intact and I think one side is missing on mine Trailer is missing the tow hook but I don't think I have the early one with plastic hubs Unknown brand Aldi Yatming pull-cord BMW 635 is definitely a new one on me, it's 1:64ish - I'd expect this type of mechanism to be in a bigger car Buddy L Ford people carrier thingy Strange Porsche just because I liked it Happy to add another boxed Super Kings to my collection Didn't one of you lot find one of these sound activated Corgi Saint XJSs recently? This is my best find though - 50p Darda Beetle. Been after one (and the Porsche) but they go for many pennies on eBay Split_Pin, AndyW201, RayMK and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justwatching Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 1989 Chevrolet Caprice in 1:64 scale by Greenlight. San Diego "Volunteer Sheriff". An interesting livery. Push bars on the front, too. It's not a very good roller though and has unreachable smudge marks on the inside of the windows. Unfortunately, this is typical of Greenlight. Remspoor, Datsuncog, Cookiesouwest and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Dinky Mercedes 250 which has seen better days. RayMK, Datsuncog, AndyW201 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 3 hours ago, sierraman said: Oof that Sierra is nice, remember the Total one from the 1988(?) catalogue. It's for sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 51 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: It's for sale! I know but I’ve got all the others in the job lot - trying to be disciplined! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 46 minutes ago, sierraman said: I know but I’ve got all the others in the job lot - trying to be disciplined! Disciplined? I remember that! 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 I forgot - spotted the big plastic Focus at the boot sale, just after being hi-ab'd on its way to the bridge. Sadly it's the really crap version and not the one someone (?) wanted Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 The black ford people carrier is an aerostar bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 On 05/05/2022 at 20:43, AnnoyingPentium said: Thank you for checking though! Greatly appreciated. Golfs Lexus etc etc aplenty here..? AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 minute ago, bunglebus said: Golfs Lexus etc etc aplenty here..? I've got a Lexus and a Civic. Any chance you could pick me up a Golf, send it up, and I'll reimburse you for it? I checked Tescos in Ayr for one today, just picked up a Porsche 911 and the Alfa Guilia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said: I've got a Lexus and a Civic. Any chance you could pick me up a Golf, send it up, and I'll reimburse you for it? I checked Tescos in Ayr for one today, just picked up a Porsche 911 and the Alfa Guilia. No problem - this is the Tesco Extra on the A127 going into Southend if anyone else is in the area and needs anything. I bought two Golfs in case anyone reads this after I've left the store... AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Corgi model club just dropped this pic - excited for the Beetle! Dick Longbridge, Cookiesouwest, 155V6 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibbler Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Went to a big flea market outside the Swedish town of Alvesta and found almost nothing... I was quite interested in a Mercedes 240 D with caravan in original box. But it was too pricey. So I bought this instead. Split_Pin, sierraman, bunglebus and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 23 hours ago, bunglebus said: I forgot - spotted the big plastic Focus at the boot sale, just after being hi-ab'd on its way to the bridge. Sadly it's the really crap version and not the one someone (?) wanted @bunglebus it was me wanting the version @AnnoyingPentium has (well his brother has) AnnoyingPentium and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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