flat4alfa Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 40 minutes ago, MiniMinorMk3 said: And talking of Morris LD vans, the Vitesse (sometimes sold under the City brand)Ā ones are quite good. ARGGHH don't show me those Remspoor, eddyramrod and MiniMinorMk3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 56 minutes ago, sierraman said: I feel bad now for squashing all the ones I had in the vice... maybe all those old men at car boots were actually on to something š¤£ No that's what I'm doing when I win the lottery - buying every one I can and destroying them. Then the survivors might be worth somethingĀ Tenmil Socket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I didn't come home entirely empty handed today Not for everyone I know but I like the VW onesĀ AndyW201 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 This was waiting for me when I got home. I've pondered for a while about trying to get one of the Hot Wheels Collectors cars - then this one was announced last year so I went for it... Datsuncog, AndyW201, andrew e and 7 others 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 26 minutes ago, bunglebus said: No that's what I'm doing when I win the lottery - buying every one I can and destroying them. Then the survivors might be worth somethingĀ Model Collector once made the mistake of including them in their price guide, it was just a sea of Ā£1-2 values on boxed ones. My gripe with them, similar to @Split_PinĀ is that they were touted as some big collectors item, the next big valuable despite probably 90% of them that were made are still gathering dust in (delete as appropriate) dead old menās flats/charity shops/car boot sales/former miners who invested in them in the late 80ās.Ā At Xmas time a relative mentioned they had some old valuable cars, my interest piqued I took a look at the pictures they happened to have with them. Tact and having to spend the following several hours with them prevented me from telling them they werenāt worth the space theyād take up in the bin.Ā andrew e, bunglebus and Split_Pin 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 I'd prefer to build a greatĀ fire with themĀ onĀ a hillside. Everyone would cheer when they saw theĀ big flaming LledoĀ beacon. Except Natasha. sierraman, AndyW201 and bunglebus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 hours ago, sierraman said: Positive spin on it now, at least itās available in Morrisonās, Tesco and B&M so thatās a start Not Tesco, just been.Ā No singles HW or MB whatsoever and this was all there was.Ā Big store too, a 'Tesco Extra' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Been in a few junk shops today and this plastic Muscle car caught my eye, at first I thought it was meant to be a T-Bird, but having looked through my book of muscle cars I leaning towards a 67 Olds Cutlass. Anyone know what the model is? Another place had a few Matchbox size that looked nice, but I know nothing about that scale of toy, but took some pics in case anyone is interested These seem to be between Ā£2 & Ā£4, no idea if this is reasonable or not. The Corgi Marlin was really nice and Iād like it, but no where to put it plus we have a blue one with trailer and kayaks in the summer house. I think the yellow and orange lorry (Bedford maybe?) was Ā£10 which seamed dear to me. This box was on the floor so maybe cheaper? We are likely to be back to this shop soon so if anyone is interested in anything, let me know Lastly @Datsuncog Iām aware Iāve owed you money for the green C4 for a few weeks. I kind of thought as you have one put by for me Iād see if anything came up on Tat Friday if you donāt mind. However I was out last Friday and tomorrow will be driving to and from Norwich so again probably not available. Could I ask if you see any more C30s cheap, then get them for me even if theyāre gold? However if youād like me to pay for the C4 now, please let me know. Remspoor, andrew e, Datsuncog and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 This was Sainsbury. Just the one shelf.Ā Ā Two Real Riders Bugattis undercutting Smyths by 99p.Ā No mainlineĀ singles whatsoever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 hours ago, sierraman said: Positive spin on it now, at least itās available in Morrisonās, Tesco and B&M so thatās a start Just Hot Wheels in B&M.Ā Lots kicked under the shelves, filthy under there too.Ā Hoped there would be a Cadillac Seville, but no.Ā Lots of the white Camaro environmental art car andĀ the Doner Kebab thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I propose we set up āMatchbox Watchā and report back sightings. Nipped in Tescos tonight, obtained the green/grey Capri and the F150 lightning.Ā bunglebus and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 25 minutes ago, FakeConcern said: The Corgi Marlin was really nice and Iād like it I think the yellow and orange lorry (Bedford maybe?) was Ā£10 which seamed dear to me. This box was on the floor so maybe cheaper? We are likely to be back to this shop soon so if anyone is interested in anything, let me know The Corgi Marlin is probably worth that if the screen pillars aren't broken/bent, which seems common on that one (like bothĀ I have here!).Ā The Yellow lorry is a the Corgi ERF Cement, would struggle to get a fiver in that condition Middle tray has the mid-seventies orange/yellow Matchbox SuperKings DAF car transporterĀ which is the most valuable there.Ā Do you recall price on it?Ā Likely more than a tenner if the ERF is ten! Bottom tray has another of those DAFs looking nicely faded.Ā The gawky Dukes of Hazzard General Lee is a stunt car and they go for Ā£5Ā without much trouble.Ā The late-seventies Matchbox Mini Ha Ha is worth picking up if tidy, not rare though, I have about four of the blighters FakeConcern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Just now, sierraman said: I propose we set up āMatchbox Watchā and report back sightings Could give this fella a kick as he was doing just thatĀ https://www.facebook.com/MakeMatchboxGreatAgain/ Seems to have given up on them too now though.Ā No post since July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: The Corgi Marlin is probably worth that if the screen pillars aren't broken/bent, which seems common on that one (like bothĀ I have here!).Ā The Yellow lorry is a the Corgi ERF Cement, would struggle to get a fiver in that condition Middle tray has the orange/yellow Matchbox SuperKings DAF car transporterĀ which is the most valuable there.Ā Do you recall price on it?Ā Likely more than a tenner if the ERF is ten Bottom tray has another of those DAFs looking nicely faded.Ā The gawky Dukes of Hazzard General Lee is a stunt car and they go for Ā£5Ā without much trouble I phrased that badly, the orange yellow transporter was Ā£10. I'll see how much the General Lee is next time. I think the Marlin was good, but will have a better look at it. I have bought stuff from there before and if you buy a few can get Ā£s knocked off. Do you know what the little muscle cars (as in what toy manufacturer) in the first tray are? I thought they were nice, but don't want to get into that scale so didn't really look at what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 25 minutes ago, FakeConcern said: I phrased that badly, the orange yellow transporter was Ā£10. I'll see how much the General Lee is next time. I think the Marlin was good, but will have a better look at it. I have bought stuff from there before and if you buy a few can get Ā£s knocked off. Do you know what the little muscle cars (as in what toy manufacturer) in the first tray are? I thought they were nice, but don't want to get into that scale so didn't really look at what they are. Sorry yes I perhaps misread anyhow.Ā I was just identifying, it's not worth botheringĀ on thatĀ General Lee. I'd be happy with a fiver on the Marlin - if those pillars are good and theĀ glazingĀ isn't cracked.Ā But please don't go there especially for just that. Top tray is majority Mattel Hot Wheels and recent (lastĀ decade).Ā Odd ones out are the late-1970s Matchbox in bottom right corner:Ā Ford Model A and the Donald Duck buggy.Ā Perhaps the two above Donald aren't Hot Wheels either, but not sure. FakeConcern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reluctant Adult Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 24 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Could give this fella a kick as he was doing just thatĀ https://www.facebook.com/MakeMatchboxGreatAgain/ Seems to have given up on them too now though.Ā No post since July. Check out this official Mattel press release (from the Lamley Group site)ā¦ AndyW201, bunglebus and andrew e 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 48 minutes ago, FakeConcern said: Been in a few junk shops today and this plastic Muscle car caught my eye, at first I thought it was meant to be a T-Bird, but having looked through my book of muscle cars I leaning towards a 67 Olds Cutlass. Anyone know what the model is? Yes, 1966-67 Old Cutlass, probably a Hurst 442 or wannabe with that supercharged engine poking out the hood. Thought it might be the Monogram 1:25 kit but too many differences and kit was moulded in white with plastic mouldedĀ much better than that I think. Looks much cheaper plastic with less detail, so wondered on Eldon,Ā but came up with nothing better andrew e and FakeConcern 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 We had a Westland Sea King Helicopter fly over earlier. It came back and stopped, hoveringĀ above, making a right racket.Ā We haven't seen the cat since.Ā It loweredĀ some heavyĀ cargo down to our garden, causing much curtain twitching throughoutĀ the neighbourhood. Whilst I was signing the delivery note, FarmerĀ Tom appeared from nowhere andĀ staked a claim to it - beforeĀ I got the chance to look at it.Ā Which is just as well, as the wife was in.Ā Good delay tacticĀ there, old Tom. The note states it was sent overĀ from deepest Hampshire by aĀ @danthecapriman eddyramrod, FakeConcern, Remspoor and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, FakeConcern said: That thing's quite interesting, I'd be curious to find out what make it is. FakeConcern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, flat4alfa said: Perhaps the two above Donald aren't Hot Wheels either, but not sure. At least one is a Zuru Metal Machines Buffalo I only know as I did a custom one years ago I think the other is a Matchbox VW Nardo conceptĀ Or is it Motor Max? MiniMinorMk3, andrew e and AndyW201 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 On 2/1/2023 at 8:23 PM, Cookiesouwest said: Not posted in ages, because while hundreds of die cast buses have arrived since before Christmas, no cars. Until now. And an unusual one for me, both in scale and manufacture. Mrs CSW's Disco 3 has been in the garage for nearly two weeks, so thought I would buy her a model to remind her that she still owns one. Its the only one I could find in the same colour. Same spec too. Never bought in this scale before or had something from Britain's. Must say, its pretty good. Very good likeness. Im impressed. I have 1 in 1/18 and itĀ weighs a ton ,very well detailed but has dropped its mirrors whilst in storage. AndyW201, Cookiesouwest, Split_Pin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 The Disco 3 seems to translate very well into a scale model for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: The Disco 3 seems to translate very well into a scale model for some reason. Bburago used to be the masters of the accurate 1/24, the Freelander they did was superb. They sort of reached a high for quality about 1999ish and at the time werenāt all that expensive.Ā Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 47 minutes ago, sierraman said: Bburago used to be the masters of the accurate 1/24, the Freelander they did was superb. They sort of reached a high for quality about 1999ish and at the time werenāt all that expensive.Ā I was just looking at the 70s - 90s ones I have on my shelves and I definitely agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: I was just looking at the 70s - 90s ones I have on my shelves and I definitely agree! I have the Bburago Capri, and a few annoyances aside, it's excellent. I think it's more accurate, proportionally, than the 1:18 Norev rendition. Infuriating, though, that it says 1973 on it for some reason. Split_Pin, AndyW201, Tenmil Socket and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, RoadworkUK said: I have the Bburago Capri, and a few annoyances aside, it's excellent. I think it's more accurate, proportionally, than the 1:18 Norev rendition. Infuriating, though, that it says 1973 on it for some reason. See IādĀ disagree, it looks a wee bit too short. Any whyās it got the wheels of a Capri LS on it if itās a 2.8? Plus the wipers are about six inch thick. On the other hand Iāve seen their other recent 1/24 and they look good just think the Capri wasnāt their finest hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 The wheels were the most annoying thing for me, yeah. TBH I kinda meant it was excellent compared with certain of Bburago's other 1:24 efforts from earlier, which seemed a bitĀ toy-like by comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Dark(ish). Wet(ish). Tat? YES. Incoming! danthecapriman, RoadworkUK, AndyW201 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Split_Pin Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 *MASHES REFRESH* RoadworkUK, andrew e, Datsuncog and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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