sutty2006 Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 There’s a toy shop in butlins Skegness, which had a wall of hotwheels. Lots of new releases but not much I liked. So I got this one for Arthur. There was another, might go back for it. Might not. 🤔 Split_Pin, bunglebus and danthecapriman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Hastings junk shop finds. Matchbox caravan £1 Corgi Renna 16 £2, still has the spare wheel with tyre... and working seat backs and parcel shelf I was also tempted by a quite nice Dinky Ford Thames Atlas Copco in yellow as far as I could see complete for £4 and a Dinky Austin Landcrab in metalic blue, but missing tyres and bonnet for £2. I managed to resist. NorfolkNWeigh, Datsuncog, AndyW201 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zie Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Asda and Morrisons was scraps but B&M saves the day again. Datsuncog, sutty2006, Ghosty and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Still not found that white 911, but I did find the DMC-12 at Asbo And a Kurtis out of big BuM Zie, AndyW201, danthecapriman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zie Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 The 80s and Retro racers are my favourites. Still on the lookout for a Red Rs2000. Wasn't going to start On Matchbox but here we are. 😆 Datsuncog and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Whoop whoop, it's the sound of the...Buddy L Patrol apparently. Miss Bunglebus found this for 50p in a charity shop RoadworkUK, 500tops, FakeConcern and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Just so happened to call past the big B&M out by Connswater at lunchtime there. Not a great selection, exactly - despite being one of their bigger stores, there were no single Hot Wheels in evidence at all, and only a couple of clipstrips of Matchbox hung at random points along the toy aisle. Nothing I hadn't already seen on Sunday over at the Newtownabbey branch, anyway. Unless there were loads hidden behind the cages... Plus more Monster Truck action - quite a decent rendering of Bob Chandler's original Bigfoot. (Or one of them, anyway) A box of Bburago 1/43s on one of the lower shelves reminded me I haven't seen them locally for a few years - the castings themselves and details aren't bad, but the wheels are still heinous and cheap-looking. Even if the models themselves aren't all that cheap - doesn't seem that long ago since they were 99p. But it's reassuring that there seem to be a few more options opening up across the country (even if supply is still a bit on the patchy side). Also stopped by Tesco for a bit of actual shopping, and there were even less Matchbox on their shelves - just a few unloved motorcycle trailers amidst some torn open packets. I would have taken some poignant pics of the lack of diecast loveliness, but I was put off by some sad-act busy pawing through the Star Wars tat alongside. A grown man spending his lunchtime looking at kids' toys. The very idea. Split_Pin, bunglebus, danthecapriman and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Who knew, if you chop the front off the base of a 55 Nomad... ...and splice it into a 55 Gasser... You get a pretty good Street Machine Workbench is a sea of 1955 Chevrolet parts while working out what fits what. Should be enough bits left to build a two more frankenstein creations. Maisto is sulking at the back because it didn't get a look in MiniMinorMk3, 155V6, Datsuncog and 10 others 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Ooh! That's clever! bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Found out I have an unregistered Kenner Fast 111 here Going by the name Blue Monday it had the tampo Four X4 Modelled on the Chevrolet Blazer It was later retooled into the Matchbox Blazer, although the differences are significant to my eye Stamped 1980. FakeConcern, bunglebus, andrew e and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 12 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: It was later retooled into the Matchbox Blazer, although the differences are significant to my eye Another one! I used to have a list somewhere, there's the Mustang and the Dirt Digger buggy thing too There are four Mighty Mule - 50F Chevy Blazer Gravel Grinder - 37H Jeep 4x4 Dirt Digger - 72F Sand Racer King Cobra - 74F Mustang GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Some Convoys jiggery-pokery earlier... Trying to see what's what with the Ford C900. Despite having some sort of hitch mechanism moulded into the fifth wheel, for some inexplicable reason it's not-quite compatible with the late-era Lesney trailers from 40 years ago. What an oversight. Tch. Still, I reckon it looks quite decent as a full rig. Box trailer on the back looks alright too... ...but the Shell logo on the rear quarter kinda begs for a tanker trailer. I think I'm a little shaken by the realisation that my original early-80s Convoys are closer in age to the 1950s and 60s Majors than they are to the modern releases currently on the shelves... eddyramrod, AndyW201, Split_Pin and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Corgi Mini Custom Rodder Some of you may have spotted this on 'bay the other day Well, it came my way I thought it would be bid-up, but no. So here it is. It deserves a recolour perhaps, a new headlamp jewel and a fiddle with the glazing. I'm pondering the delights* that might be in the Mini thread on Rod'n'Sods .co.uk to get ideas* FakeConcern, Datsuncog, AndyW201 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 6 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: What an oversight. Tch. You're not the only one ! Datsuncog and RoadworkUK 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 3 hours ago, FakeConcern said: Corgi Renna 16 £2, still has the spare wheel with tyre... Meant to say, that's a billy bargain for two quid! Well found! andrew e, MiniMinorMk3 and FakeConcern 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 3 hours ago, FakeConcern said: Hastings junk shop finds. Matchbox caravan £1 Corgi Renna 16 £2, still has the spare wheel with tyre... and working seat backs and parcel shelf I was also tempted by a quite nice Dinky Ford Thames Atlas Copco in yellow as far as I could see complete for £4 and a Dinky Austin Landcrab in metalic blue, but missing tyres and bonnet for £2. I managed to resist. You did well there. The Renner is a nice little model. Might I suggest sir should definitely go back for the Copco truck! They’re very nice too. I just need new stickers on mine! FakeConcern, Remspoor, MiniMinorMk3 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Here's one of my son's favourites. Also having a clear out. Will be listing the contents of this tub! Remspoor, MiniMinorMk3, sierraman and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 I spy Majorette Toyota Lite Ace 500tops and Amelia 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 39 minutes ago, Fennec said: Here's one of my son's favourites. Also having a clear out. Will be listing the contents of this tub! Is that a Majorette LS400 unless I’m mistaken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 More Kenner Fast 111s stuff - model kits! Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 41 minutes ago, sierraman said: Is that a Majorette LS400 unless I’m mistaken? It's called 'Road Tough' and it's 1:18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 For sale thread eddyramrod and andrew e 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Spotted a small lot on eBay with a couple of tidy looking cars Hot Heap has a couple of bits missing. Maybe that's a job for 3D printed man Dyane is lovely though Buggy needs a trip around the sink - unfortunately I've had to glue the screen on as it snapped in transit Corgi Cooper-Maserati will probably get sold on FakeConcern, Datsuncog, AndyW201 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Found the Road Stripe King in Poundland, it actually has a hole where you can put a pen to make Road markings. That’s great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Be still my beating heart Old Timers are Welly if anyone cares. Sprinter was Chinese no name Remspoor, FakeConcern, AndyW201 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 You may have a Dinky Eldorado... ...or a Hot Wheels Custom Eldorado... ...or a Playart... or a Lone Star... ...or a Husky... ...or a Corgi Whizzwheels... ...or a Rockets... ...or a Caddy Hot Rodder... ...or a Marx... ...but have you got... ...an ELDORATO? MiniMinorMk3, Amelia, Datsuncog and 6 others 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 23 hours ago, flat4alfa said: Corgi Mini Custom Rodder Some of you may have spotted this on 'bay the other day Well, it came my way I thought it would be bid-up, but no. So here it is. It deserves a recolour perhaps, a new headlamp jewel and a fiddle with the glazing. I'm pondering the delights* that might be in the Mini thread on Rod'n'Sods .co.uk to get ideas* andrew e, eddyramrod and flat4alfa 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt79 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 4 hours ago, bunglebus said: Be still my beating heart Old Timers are Welly if anyone cares. Sprinter was Chinese no name @bunglebusThe Merc Sprinter model is one of 250 produced by Fire Brigade Models & although missing a few bits (the riot shield above the windscreen) it will still be worth some coin on ebay as an ideal base for a code 3 model. Boxed & complete would see circa £60 - £70 + https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275726736451?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338353466&toolid=20006%26customid%3Ds%3AGS%3Bgc%3ACj0KCQiAgaGgBhC8ARIsAAAyLfH0VkHU25U1C9SBFdM2OrDyefKRso_ECMLwP_ndZ5_n32a7VkDuOK8aArDVEALw_wcB%3Bpt%3A1%3Bchoc%3A2&customid=s%3AGS%3Bgc%3ACj0KCQiAgaGgBhC8ARIsAAAyLfH0VkHU25U1C9SBFdM2OrDyefKRso_ECMLwP_ndZ5_n32a7VkDuOK8aArDVEALw_wcB%3Bpt%3A1%3Bchoc%3A1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgaGgBhC8ARIsAAAyLfH0VkHU25U1C9SBFdM2OrDyefKRso_ECMLwP_ndZ5_n32a7VkDuOK8aArDVEALw_wcB Datsuncog, eddyramrod, FakeConcern and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 3/8/2023 at 2:30 PM, bunglebus said: Eldorato might be an actual pronounciation variation ...which might explain the Eldorato Airport in Columbia. But am not native Spanish speaker. Would go well with the Lancia Storatus and the Racaing Jaguar XJ6 Don't know about you but I've given up finding a Sugar Daddy Eldorado. Might be easier to make one! MiniMinorMk3, bunglebus, eddyramrod and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Particularly like this one, it’s a Nissan courtesy bus. Split_Pin and andrew e 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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