Bren Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 hours ago, 155V6 said: Trailer is very cool,it's from the Corgi Juniors Racing gift set. The rockets one is yellow. It should be with a capri and have a stock car on the back. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, Bren said: The rockets one is yellow. It should be with a capri and have a stock car on the back. I've got a couple of the yellow ones.The Juniors version came later,it has the Rockets name removed from the base.It also came with a Capri,which was normally in a darker metallic blue than this one AndyW201 and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Just now, 155V6 said: I've got a couple of the yellow ones.The Juniors version came later,it has the Rockets name removed from the base.It also came with a Capri,which was normally in a darker metallic blue than this one I have the blue one as well as the purple rockets example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Just now, Bren said: I have the blue one as well as the purple rockets example. Not at all jealous 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, 155V6 said: Not at all jealous 😉 To be fair they have been used. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 The Police Patrol is the Japanese edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 On 8/27/2022 at 1:15 PM, Schaefft said: I had the sudden urge to buy this Matchbox Oldsmobile Aerotech on ebay, probably one of my favorite concept cars of the time. I've fancied one for years, too. Would be a great partner for a Peugeot Quasar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 38 minutes ago, sierraman said: The Police Patrol is the Japanese edition. My favourite find today 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, 155V6 said: Matchbox tipper is a curious one.It has non-metallic paint,a plastic base,& Made in China on the base Some nice bits there, Darda and Cavalier especially - what's the green and orange one at the back? The Atlas is listed on Wiki as coming in a light blue with yellow bed, Chinese made from a 1991 3 pack Split_Pin and 155V6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 It has come up on the FB Vanguards page that there have been a couple of occasions of the Corgi Capri "Screen Stars" packs having a bit of a 'factory error' ie either two silver cars or two gold cars. So, of course I had to open mine up before it gets put away for Christmas, just to make sure it's all correct... Ah yes, that looks okay! So, these are models of the cars featured in the final series of The Professionals, distinguished from the earlier Capris by the RS 4 spoke alloys. Despite being in no doubt to enthusiasts as to what the cars are, Corgi have been very careful not to name the series, as apparently it would have been too expensive to use Professionals branding. (As was the case with the previous release of the earlier Capri UOO 303T, the two Cortina S models from the Sweeney, and the Life on Mars Cortina. Though the Ashes to Ashes Quattro and Quattro/Granada releases did get branded packaging). Apparently if this edition sells well, (which it seems to have) there should be more of the Screen Stars editions to come. Might we finally see the Vanguards Consul and Mk3 Cortina as NHK 295 & 296M from The Sweeney? Even a Cortina and police Allegro pairing from Life On Mars? Hopefully, as the castings are there... Being based on existing Vanguards castings, the cars are hard to fault. Correct reg numbers for the screen cars (from the Ford press fleet obv) Nothing wrong from the rear either. Great lights, great badging and correct twin exhausts. It's getting on a bit now and spawned countless variants, but the Vanguards Capri casting is still a good one. Also good to see that these get the interior trim detailing recently introduced on Vanguards models, so we have the Carla check as featured on the S. Open headrests too although sadly lacking the "fishnets" as in the Minichamps Capri, but the effect is still good. Altogether now, "Three inches?" "Four!" bunglebus, eddyramrod, Datsuncog and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 15 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Some nice bits there, Darda and Cavalier especially - what's the green and orange one at the back? Alfa 33,think it's Burago but I'm in the pub now. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 First incarnation of the Hot Wheels MX-5 too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 3 hours ago, 155V6 said: A night away meant two different car boots to visit.The 1st one was smaller than expected,I found these though The second one was a lot bigger,I came away with these Matchbox tipper is a curious one.It has non-metallic paint,a plastic base,& Made in China on the base Ah wow a Polistil Alfa 33, I have the similarly sized Bburago one. Nice one on the Cavalier as well, thats your fleet back up by one again! 155V6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 hours ago, 155V6 said: Alfa 33,think it's Burago but I'm in the pub now. It is actually Polistil,as pointed out by @Split_Pin Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 I didn't bother showing this one yesterday, out of a big bag of cars It's in a right state but was once silver/chrome effect. Looks very much like the pre-production one on Falkensteiner's website http://www.cfalkensteiner.com/Matchbox/Catalog/LS/LS01-39/LS27b/LS27b-prba.jpg andrew e and AndyW201 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: Falkensteiner's website http://www.cfalkensteiner.com/Matchbox/Catalog/LS/LS01-39/LS27b/LS27b-prba.jpg *Gasp* It's the forbidden Matchbox. Only those in the inner sanctum may view it; the rest of us plebs must wait outside the temple holding our boggo red Countachs with slightly wonky axles. Seriously though, that does look like summat out of the ordinary; well found! andrew e and bunglebus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Maybe the main Countach page then click on the image? http://www.cfalkensteiner.com/Matchbox/Catalog/LS/LS01-39/LS27b/ChF-LS27b.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Shameless plug here. I'm selling my toy cars/vehicles if anyone's interested. I have tried to be as honest about the condition of them as possible. Advert here in the AS Boot sale subforum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Its intriguing for sure! I liked my car being a Countach but I never really liked the red colour, it’s look great in silver, just as my favourite combo - the Lazer one. RichardK and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 The shooter hanging out of the Buick is a new one to me AnnoyingPentium, AndyW201 and Split_Pin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 The Kojak Buick is great. I've had a few in my time and still have the smaller version. It's incorrectly labeled as a Buick 'Regal' when its in fact a Century Regal though. sdkrc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 53 minutes ago, sdkrc said: The shooter hanging out of the Buick is a new one to me Any info on that E38? Is it a 007 1:43? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMort Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 £15 down but 15 cars up: And boy am I pleased. There’s a 1/43 of a Lada Oka (which will probably go to a mate), a Nova, Mk2 and Mk3 Escorts, two 2CVs, a Dyane, a Rover 800, a Volvo 480, a Citroen CX, a Beetle, a Minor, a Renault Express and even a Matra Rancho! With the exception of the Express, the Minor and the Oka, all of them are going on the ‘to be restored’ pile. RichardK, andrew e, Datsuncog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 20 minutes ago, Schaefft said: Any info on that E38? Is it a 007 1:43? From the description: Corgi BMW 750i (1997) James Bond Tomorrow Never Die Tis indeed. For auction near you as well https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/thomas-n-miller/catalogue-id-srthomasn10373/lot-139b227a-d8ee-46e5-8b88-aefd00ee5807 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 On 14/08/2022 at 23:40, RichardK said: Opening parts Matchbox - my favourite Matchbox car was the red with white top Challenger I did already have one, but spotted another at the boot sale for £4 so this one's getting opened Had a bit of a 'mare today, thought we'd try a different boot sale but despite showing as on Sunday and BH Monday, it was deserted - their FB page hasn't been updated since 2020 so I suspect it is defunct. We ended up going to Dunton instead which is huge but also over-run with market type stalls selling cheap junk, plus it's all gravel paths so dusty and hard on the feet. Only a few diecast sellers, all of whom had somewhat higher prices than I prefer to pay. Still, I had some interesting finds and came to a fair agreement buying bundles of cars. Continuing with Matchbox, this is undoubtedly the best find. Miss BB was going through a box under a table and just handed me this without saying a word Road Blasters Mercury I have several really nice Turbo Furys, I needed one as a donor to fix the Mira copy that I have but they're all to nice to take apart. This one will have to be sacrificed Conti A regular wheels Miura now I've restored one... Onto Hot Wheels and another that's been surprisingly hard to find - ever since the Mrs customised my Kool Kombi I've been on the lookout for another, finally located one Hi-Rakers Corvette Chevy Citation Found a handful of Yatmings And the Kenner Fast 111 that later became a Matchbox Second Darda KITT in two days Nice little Husky ERF cement mixer A mix of Majorettes. This just made me smile, good to see the old Renault 4 casting Don't think I've found an Accord before Or a CX Corgis consist of this very nice X1/9 Decent DBS And a Studebaker - one of these formed an unfinished attempt at creating a hearse but was plagued with problems when pillars snapped etc. Maybe I'll leave this one alone That came from a seller who had this charming home-made garage That's it, other than yet more phones And another appearance for Hitler's garden gate MiniMort, Split_Pin, AnnoyingPentium and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Please tell me you bought that garage! That's the kind of childhood relic that really needs to be saved, especially the home-made types. I have two. Re the Kojak Buick above: Century and Regal were essentially the same car, with differing trim specs, like say Zephyr and Zodiac. I think Regal was the lower line, but I could be wrong; I owned a later Century but so far that was the only Buick I've owned. The chap in the back was always present in the original issue: it's Sgt Bobby Crocker, as played by Kevin Dobson in the TV series. I'm a bit confused by his positioning though, as I don't remember an episode that featured him and his boss (Kojak) being chased by the bad guys with enough determination to get Crocker leaning out and shooting back at them. Also, I remember the on-screen car as being black, but Corgi always went with the Sweeney Bronze in both scales. AndyW201 and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, eddyramrod said: Please tell me you bought that garage! That's the kind of childhood relic that really needs to be saved, especially the home-made types. I have two. No, sorry - he wanted £25 for it and I just don't have anywhere to put things like that. I did like the lifts, sadly one was broken and the other glued to the floor of the garage - any idea who made them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 8 minutes ago, bunglebus said: No, sorry - he wanted £25 for it and I just don't have anywhere to put things like that. I did like the lifts, sadly one was broken and the other glued to the floor of the garage - any idea who made them? I don't think even I would have paid £25 for it. Shame. As for the lifts, obviously I would need to get a close look to be sure, but I know both Lone Star and Morestone made lifts; probably several other makers too. Something is nagging at me saying it's not Lone Star, but I can't put my finger on why I think that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383894039827?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=383894039827&targetid=293946777986&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006748&poi=&campaignid=17116423086&mkgroupid=134652533165&rlsatarget=pla-293946777986&abcId=9300856&merchantid=9376734&gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oexpMNIjwynbUqExlbP0znJ_Q1o0oquEiQAqAdfikMdEWrxkvPbWNnhoCdFsQAvD_BwE Looks like it's a Crescent one eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Often toyed (excuse the pun) of making one for my youngest but Lego seems to suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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