RichardK Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 3 hours ago, sdkrc said: The shooter hanging out of the Buick is a new one to me Doesn't it have a wheel underneath to make gunshot noises? sheffcortinacentre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 2 hours ago, bunglebus said: Don't think I've found an Accord before For a long time that Majorette Accord was my favourite car to play with in the school playground. No idea why. It originally came with a silver trailer and colour-matched (but somewhat cheapo in construction) sailing boat. Datsuncog and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 I don't recall the Kojak Buick being black and I've seen every episode of series 1 to 3 (You Tube pulled them after that as it was an illicit channel). Need to check now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 Hmm, seems its actually very, very, very, very, very dark brown! The Juniors example I have is an even lighter shade. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 So that explains the dearth of Tat finds in Dunton @bunglebus 😉 You missed this terrible Fiero though! I then went on to an antique fair where I scored well…. bunglebus, Remspoor and AndyW201 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Visited an Antiques fair for the first time in ages, and while she examined the vintage jewellery I wandered off totally unattended….. of course as we all know the lure of loose cash in ones pockets always brings temptation, however this time I could hear the ghostly chants of @RoadworkUK & @eddyramrod egging me on whistling in my ears…. BUY IT BUY IT….. they chanted - and I buckled! Well that’s my story and I’m sticking to it 😉 So the crisp £20 note in my pocket begged to have a new owner, and off it vanished in exchange for this Z3 Coupe, lightly crumpled box and all. It’s a UT models 1/18th diecast and it really is lovely. Doors and bonnet open, the interior has the blue seats just like the real thing. Under bonnet is nicely done though the chassis is a little bare. Still I think it’s delightful. RoadworkUK, AndyW201, sdkrc and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 1 hour ago, andrew e said: So that explains the dearth of Tat finds in Dunton @bunglebus 😉 You missed this terrible Fiero though! Was that out of a £15 for the lot box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 On 8/27/2022 at 4:37 PM, bunglebus said: I never had any of the Tincorners as a kid, despite my dad having a 1600E and a 2.0S MK4. Still haven't got the glow windows version, but I think this is one of the castings that escaped to Bulgaria so is available in a billion colours now Yes you can tell the Bulgarian one's as the doors don't open ( only glow widows one has fixed windows for UK). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 1 hour ago, andrew e said: So the crisp £20 note in my pocket begged to have a new owner, and off it vanished in exchange for this Z3 Coupe, lightly crumpled box and all. You've done very well there. Potentially a nice little earner when it comes to time to move it on; I'm pretty sure the Z3 M 'Clownshoe' is the most SORT-AFTER (sic) iteration of UT's Z3 lineup. UT, of course, later morphed into AutoArt, and some of the late UTs were pretty close to AA levels of detail, including niceties such as flocked carpeting etc. Being a tightarse mofo, this is my favourite of the UT Z3s: The base model 1.9, complete with 'gagging for an upgrade' ten-hole alloys. I really enjoy when a firm actually bothers to offer a cooking version of a popular and aspirational motah. I've got this one: Sadly, there are several versions of this, and mine is the worst of the bunch. The detailing was improved over time, particularly around the headlamps, which are pretty dire in my example. The final version even went as far as having seatbelts with buckle details. I think the Z3 Coupé like wot you've got was available in a few versions, too, including the lower spec model that Eurotypes were blessed with, as well as the all-singing M that we got. Anyway. Well bought. Not jealous at all. At all. andrew e and AndyW201 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 8 hours ago, sdkrc said: The shooter hanging out of the Buick is a new one to me That's supposed to be Sgt crocker eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 52 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Was that out of a £15 for the lot box? No - from the purveyor of Hitlers gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 1 minute ago, andrew e said: No - from the purveyor of Hitlers gate. Lots of interesting stuff but always overpriced - I don't bother looking any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 50 minutes ago, sheffcortinacentre said: Yes you can tell the Bulgarian one's as the doors don't open ( only glow widows one has fixed windows for UK). I've got these two with non-opening doors.One on left with no windows in front doors is made in England.One on right with with windows in front doors is made in China bunglebus, Split_Pin and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Oops forgot about that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Yes my latest red one has the doors cast closed, all my others (gold, green) are open. Looks like I used to have a very nice red closed version that stayed in the loft of my marital home... Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Ages ago I bought some mystery plastic Matchbox copies, and it was suggested they were powered by blowing into them, spinning a flywheel inside Well someone on FB found a NOS box of them Blow N Go Action Collect them all! Looks like I might have collected about half all of them all going by the colours visible, a yellow Datsun 280 and red Porsche 928 instead of vice versa. Forgot I had the opposite colours too There are a couple of different types pictured on the box but who knows if they made it to production Tenmil Socket, andrew e, sdkrc and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 On 8/28/2022 at 10:35 AM, Datsuncog said: 300TD rather than TE, but looks to be a reasonable stab at an S124 wagon. I've had these two from new - hence my cack-handed 'detailing' of the indicators etc using a Matchbox Graffic Traffic pen c.1990... On 8/28/2022 at 12:07 PM, AndyW201 said: Crilkey, that's a new one on me! Another one to hunt down, I quite fancy the beige taxi version for a bit of tampo removing. Problem being any Corgi Junior or 1/64 Matchbox I fancy are always stupid money. Mainly why I still don't have a Matchbox Cavalier yet... Finally got round to digging out my Bill Manzke book on Corgi Juniors - seems that the Merc S124 wagon was made as follows: J94 - Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon; red body, clear windows, black base and interior. Introduced March 1988. J95 - Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon: (a) white body, clear windows, black base and interior; (b) silver body, clear windows, black base and interior. Introduced January 1989. J96 - Mercedes-Benz 300TD Taxi: (a) greyish-green body, black 'TAXI' on doors; (b) tan body, black 'TAXI' on doors with thin black side stripe. Introduced April 1988. So my pair would appear to be a J95b and J96b from the late '80s. There also appear to have been a Fire Chief and an Ambulance version produced, with the addition of graphics and a plastic light bar. These seem to have been included in a number of different Auto-City playsets from the early to mid-1990s, but not sold (or numbered) separately. Perhaps the most interesting variant is the post-1995 version produced in Hot Wheels packaging, after Mattel secured the rights to the old Corgi Juniors castings in their 'divorce settlement', following Corgi's management staging a buy-out to form Corgi Toys Ltd and focus on their 1/43 Classics range. As well as wearing dished Hot Wheels spoked 'alloys', the casting was also gussied up with detailed lights and grille and a grey base and interior. I'd say this looks the best of all of them - but may be harder to track down. Happy hunting! andrew e, Remspoor, Split_Pin and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I have several of those W124 estates, they seem to have got the proportions too wide I reckon, the Matchbox rendition seems much more accurate. Any sign of a new case in the Tesco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Not yet, but several people have found the new Hot Wheels Volvo drift wagon in the UK so I'm going hunting today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 26 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Not yet, but several people have found the new Hot Wheels Volvo drift wagon in the UK so I'm going hunting today Oh yeah, I picked up one of them in Home Bargains the other day - forgot to mention it here. Unusual in that it's right-hand drive and seems to have a vaguely UK-style rear plate - plus a pair of dogs in the boot, which must surely be a nod to 60s and 70s Matchbox Mercury wagons? Front detailing's not quite as good, though they've made a bit of an effort with the grille moulded as part of the chromed interior: I think I bought it on impulse because it was a 240 estate with (nominally) the same 1980s front end as my own Volvo - which the Corgi and Majorette 200-series wagons aren't - but I dunno if I really want to keep it. If anyone gets bored with hunting, this can be yours for the £1.49 purchase price plus post! 1 hour ago, sierraman said: I have several of those W124 estates, they seem to have got the proportions too wide I reckon, the Matchbox rendition seems much more accurate. It's far too wide; apparently most toymakers make their model cars slightly wider than true dimensions so it doesn't look too skinny when viewed from above (child's-eye-view), but I agree Corgi went a bit overboard with this casting. Still, my silver and tan taxi examples lived for a long while on my model rail layout - I really liked them as they looked quite realistic, despite the rubbishy 'quadrant' wheels they all seem to have been fitted with. Not a massive amount of play value, mind - an opening boot or towbar would have helped, I reckon. Glad I've still got mine, though. andrew e and AndyW201 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I know it’s not the Hot Wheels ethos but that Volvo would look loads better without all the hot rod shit stuck to it. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 Hey @Datsuncog can I dibs the Volvo please! I've been waiting for it to come out. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Hey @Datsuncog can I dibs the Volvo please! I've been waiting for it to come out. Sure thing! I'll set it aside for you; and I'll also keep an eye out for any others that might crop up, if it's a sought-after release. bunglebus, andrew e and Split_Pin 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 20 hours ago, andrew e said: Visited an Antiques fair for the first time in ages, and while she examined the vintage jewellery I wandered off totally unattended….. of course as we all know the lure of loose cash in ones pockets always brings temptation, however this time I could hear the ghostly chants of @RoadworkUK & @eddyramrod egging me on whistling in my ears…. BUY IT BUY IT….. they chanted - and I buckled! Well that’s my story and I’m sticking to it 😉 So the crisp £20 note in my pocket begged to have a new owner, and off it vanished in exchange for this Z3 Coupe, lightly crumpled box and all. It’s a UT models 1/18th diecast and it really is lovely. Doors and bonnet open, the interior has the blue seats just like the real thing. Under bonnet is nicely done though the chassis is a little bare. Still I think it’s delightful. I have to admit I am not a lover of the BMW brand. I know, I know. However, that is a fine model. 20 squids is a bargain. eddyramrod and andrew e 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 So this is a not exhaustive list of Cortinas, does not include the Bulgarian ones. andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 My Portuguese contact is supplying these and older Mercedes from the middle of Sept at around £20 posted... Datsuncog, andrew e, Split_Pin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 46 minutes ago, sierraman said: So this is a not exhaustive list of Cortinas, does not include the Bulgarian ones. I was once told there was a red fire chief version, but never seen anything in print re it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgem driver Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Hi all, I'm a newbie here, been following this thread for quite a while. Just thought I'd share what I picked up at a car show at the weekend. I found a nice black Corvette, that is also a phone! Couldn't resist it. Opening doors too. The other purchase was quite a find I reckon. A Dodge Challenger the seller told me was made by Highway 61, no writing underneath the car. The Challenger is my favourite muscle car anyway, maybe because of the 'Vanishing Point' movie, but I really love this pink colour too, so 70s. The detail on this model is crazy. Separate parts for seat belts, window winders, real removable bonnet pins on the hood or bonnet. It has a headliner inside the roof and a jack in the boot, with the spare wheel. It's got to be worth way more than the £20 I paid for it. But it's a stunning model car and I'm not selling it! AndyW201, Cookiesouwest, sheffcortinacentre and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 7 hours ago, Dodgem driver said: Taking the car-phone in a whole new direction. Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 9 hours ago, Dodgem driver said: Hi all, I'm a newbie here, been following this thread for quite a while. Just thought I'd share what I picked up at a car show at the weekend. I found a nice black Corvette, that is also a phone! Couldn't resist it. Opening doors too. The other purchase was quite a find I reckon. A Dodge Challenger the seller told me was made by Highway 61, no writing underneath the car. The Challenger is my favourite muscle car anyway, maybe because of the 'Vanishing Point' movie, but I really love this pink colour too, so 70s. The detail on this model is crazy. Separate parts for seat belts, window winders, real removable bonnet pins on the hood or bonnet. It has a headliner inside the roof and a jack in the boot, with the spare wheel. It's got to be worth way more than the £20 I paid for it. But it's a stunning model car and I'm not selling it! Welcome aboard! Those are two very nice finds - the Corvette doesn't look like it'd be much fun to use as a phone for long conversations, what with the wheels digging into your head and all, but it's a nicely detailed model. Are you able to check if it still works? I seem to recall similar novelty phones (Porsche 911, maybe?) where the headlights and taillights flashed and the ringer made a car-horn noise whenever a call was incoming. Weird but kinda wonderful. The Challenger R/T looks a mega-bargain for £20 - 1/18 scale on that one? Great detail, and they've done a good job with the eyepopping Panther Pink paint. Thanks for sharing! Dodgem driver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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