flat4alfa Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 25 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: Pretty sure that red Mercedes 230 SL is the Dinky France one and quite scarce. Worth picking up for a few coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 What is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 27 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Dammit 😖 I thought you had a few of those already? Or was it the Majorettes can't remember. I have the Chevrolet G20 Van one, which is scarce and cost me £££ I only really want the blue Bigfoot Ford F100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: What is that? Dinky Abarth 2000 Well worth picking up if you do not have one Isabella likes clambering over hers AndyW201, bunglebus, MiniMinorMk3 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 33 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: The maroon Matchbox Dinky one? Probably not worth it - missing headlights, paint damage and a crack to the back glass. Ah never mind, cheers anyway. Mint boxed ones still seem to go fairly cheaply. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 43 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: Just checked. This one is missing from the collection back here Corgi Ferrari Dino isn't it? For a fiver yes please, even with the borked spoilers and missing window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I’m sure there was a blue Lotus Elan in there too! If that majorette Twingo made an escape hit me up! Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, flat4alfa said: @DatsuncogMarlin looks tidy. Does it have good screen pillars and good screen? If so, would be good here Marlin was the first one I picked up, funnily enough - but a poor repaint with both pillars cracked and messily glued, a roughly drilled base, and missing a door. I put it back... 1 hour ago, flat4alfa said: Crikey 50p? All three Monsters then Can do! Or just the Bigfoot Ford, if you prefer. 1 hour ago, flat4alfa said: A fiver for the Cougar? Yes please. I do have one and it is tidy. That red one deserves an effort like this idea: The car from Target Looks ideal - there's some light cracking to the glass, but it's otherwise complete and should respond well to another repaint. Will add it to your box! 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: Cor Golden Jacks Tornado please! Sure thing! It's really quite nice. 1 hour ago, flat4alfa said: Pretty sure that red Mercedes 230 SL is the Dinky France one and quite scarce. Worth picking up for a few coins The Nemesis took that one too - it was by Tekno. Missing glazing, and with the baseplate strangely bent out. A Dinky France 230SL did show up on the stall a few years back - needed a full resto, but I think it was in the 50p box. Can't remember who ended up with it, but it was someone on here! 42 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Corgi Ferrari Dino isn't it? For a fiver yes please, even with the borked spoilers and missing window Sorry, I'm already away! Did think hard about this, being a red-spot and all, but bust spoiler and missing hatch made me think twice. Maybe next week... 41 minutes ago, andrew e said: I’m sure there was a blue Lotus Elan in there too! If that majorette Twingo made an escape hit me up! There was both a blue Elan and a white Avengers Elan in there - minus windscreens, of course. The Nemesis took both of them - he had quite the big bag of stuff! Twingo did indeed come back with me - will add that in with the Corsair for you! andrew e, bunglebus and flat4alfa 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Datsuncog said: the rest wasn't really worth having: God-bothering Vee-Dub. How much for Buddha? The front axle for the Brumm (in grey) 1913 Bedelia is ....sitting in front of the Godly Splittie But I don't want it.. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 56 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: The Nemesis took that one too - it was by Tekno. Missing glazing, and with the baseplate strangely bent out. A Dinky France 230SL did show up on the stall a few years back - needed a full resto, but I think it was in the 50p box. Can't remember who ended up with it, but it was someone on here! Oh no a Tekno! Ooooh I missed out there. If I see it appear on 'bay then I will be able to tag and track the Nemesis... I have the Spot-On hard top, bought in a weak moment while in a Cornish antique shop, the type with PRICE TAGS. Don't ask how much I paid for it The Dinky was actually bought in France last year, it was pretty much a tenner IIRC from a street market table, even missing the screen and a headlamp too Picked up the New-Ray (the light red one) cheap, meaning to utilise the screen for the Franco Dinky, but it's a bit too nice on its own after all! andrew e and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Datsuncog said: a plush bomber. Horsas do not bomb. They glide. Because glider. Glider 91 is significant because it landed the first troops in France on D-Day 6th June 1944. They crossed the channel just after midnight, captured Pegasus bridge intact and the Cafe on the bank of the Caen canal was the first building to be liberated in Normandy eddyramrod and Reluctant Adult 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, flat4alfa said: I only really want the blue Bigfoot Ford F100 Yep that's the one I don't have andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Charity shop @MiniMinorMk3 AndyW201 and flat4alfa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 3 hours ago, bunglebus said: Charity shop I think I would like that Matchbox-Dinky Mini Cooper please bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I've put it in the boot of my car - it's the yellow one andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 My main mission was to check out the Entertainer in Cambridge. Not a lot of Hot Wheels but a fair display of expensive Matchbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 16 hours ago, FakeConcern said: I think you should still do it as that looks to be based on a plastic kit (Airfix, Tamiya?) I did a Crayford Mk2 based on an Airfix 1/32 years ago. Unfortunately not much is left after being moved from one box to another. Still you could do other Mini derivatives such as Ridgeway/Scorpion or Broadspeed GT Mini Sprint Crayford Hornet I'm sure there are many more... Spark Sprint Revolution Broadspeed ACE Buckle Mini Monaco Mini Roadster by MiniKits Spark Twini Pallino racing pick up BMC Mini Pick Up BMC Transporter Ice Cream Vans Mini Kits Broadspeed Spark George Harrison warch, 155V6, AndyW201 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: Charity shop @MiniMinorMk3 I have boxed examples of both, prices seam reasonable though. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Fiver for the Matchbox Dinky Mini Cooper seems very reasonable - the box doesn't even appear UV damaged. I already have one, but I would have lifted it at that price too! flat4alfa and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Got myself a couple more old Hot Wheels models, Ford Fairmont and Dodge pickup. I had both of these when I was a kid but they’ve long since disappeared so bagged these two off eBay. The Fairmont is in really nice condition, Dodge is good too and the bed cover is complete which my old one was missing. AndyW201, bunglebus, andrew e and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Home again - and today's finds stashed away in respective tat boxes. A varied selection, but I'm well pleased with them! The Cougar and Toronado are great, but the Impala is unquestionably the star of the show. Just goes to show, you never know what might turn up... Happy Friday, kids. flat4alfa, MiniMinorMk3, danthecapriman and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Can I put a deposit on the Sabra please? I chased a loose one of these last year but was outbid quite badly 😬 andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Are those the actual prices,or just old stickers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, danthecapriman said: Ford Fairmont Is the Fairmont named 'Frontrunnin'? They rarely look that tidy, they look more like this! Had another one of those in this 'unique' livery Think that one went off to @bunglebus for a de-Twirling Dodge Mirada Ford Fairmont MiniMinorMk3, danthecapriman, AndyW201 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 24 minutes ago, andy18s said: Are those the actual prices,or just old stickers? Actual prices - £9.99 each. I really didn't think they'd be on the stall for more than an hour or two, but this is the third week they've been there. Unless he has a few dozen of each colour and just keeps replenishing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 22 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Is the Fairmont named 'Frontrunnin'? They rarely look that tidy, they look more like this! Had another one of those in this 'unique' livery Think that one went off to @bunglebus for a de-Twirling I remember painting those two! Must have been the far side of 30 years ago. I'm quite upset about that Cresta, it's a colour scheme I don't have, and particularly want. The Jensen and an Elan would have found homes here too, as would the red Victor that was next to the Cresta, if the price was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 13 minutes ago, eddyramrod said: I remember painting those two! Must have been the far side of 30 years ago. I did not know that! I got them off Dr Retro Pandamonium Then you might be pleased to hear Doris took it out for a run just now Hot Wheels called it the Racing Stocker, but it's clearly a gen-2 Buick Regal andrew e and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I didn't leave Tesco empty handed this morning - and Mrs BB found some more at BuM's this afternoon 32 Ford is rather cool... as it matches the Max Steel This Corvette is excellent, has plastic lenses in the headlamps Motor sickle is for my two-wheel fanatic friend andrew e, danthecapriman, MiniMinorMk3 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warch Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Went on a family trip to the big smoke (well Shrewsbury) and treated myself to some Hotwheels (3 for 2) so £1.60 each from The Entertainer. First off this Dimachinni Veloce, which is apparently completely fictional but actually is a fantastically cool looking design, with elements of Lancia Stratos. I collect rally cars and off roaders, so I had to have this new shape Bronco. Just a cool looking update of the classic design. The piss de resistance was this awesome Nissan Patrol Y60. I’d really like a full size one, they didn’t sell many in the UK because it wasn’t high status enough for the Range Rover brigade. I did have a quick go in my mate’s dad’s one which was a straight six petrol (same block as a Skyline) and it was pretty awesome. Nowadays they nearly all live in Romania and have been fitted either with the actual engine from a GTR Skyline or the M57 engine from a BMW 330 or 335d. Probably the most awesome off roader ever built. Still looking for a Hotwheels 80 Series Landcruiser. w00dy, MiniMinorMk3, Dick Longbridge and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I also picked up some 50p bits from the cluster of charity shops I discovered Yet another use of the Leyland cab A bunch of Convoys - with an interloper, can you spot it? Project box AMX Jellycopter And the odd one out - a Guisval Datsuncog, andrew e, warch and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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