bunglebus Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 hour ago, flat4alfa said: What be that white plasticy yankee, bottom left? That's tantalisingly familiar, but I think it's the Hot Wheels Speed Racer I'm thinking of The C111 looks more modern to me, partwork or similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 That's not a Speed Racer but yes it does have the familiar Happy Meal look to the plastic bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 I don't really want it. Was just interested. At first squint I thought it an other Eldorado to collect. But no, it has hips and wings and a front wanting to be Avanti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Just for a change, postie man arrived sweating from lugging various boxes of random toy cars to me. Some were obtained from you lot! Maybe I should have asked @AndyW201to get the Land Rover too for completeness, I just don't get very excited about them @Macscroogeprovided this Matchbox Cadillac hearse. I love this casting, and the story of Matchbox having to convert it to an ambulance after pressure from certain groups upset by a toy with association to death. This isn't the only hearse that arrived today either @flat4alfafound me a new colour of the Matchbox New(ish) Beetle And an unexpected bonus MiniMinorMk3, AndyW201, flat4alfa and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 I did something out of the ordinary and bought a job lot! Most was absolute junk, but I could see this lurking within Yeah I've got one but who could resist? There were a few other goodies along for the ride And this - anyone recognise it? Split_Pin, Cookiesouwest, danthecapriman and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 There were some Corgis in another box Shame the roof light thing has gone missing. This Escort was one of the main targets, metal base version I hadn't seen before Same with this, also metal base FakeConcern, andrew e, AndyW201 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 I saw your Caddy Hearse & went to get a picture of some of mine Then I saw your Holden,so I had to get a picture of mine with a friend Datsuncog, FakeConcern, eddyramrod and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 I had no idea the casting existed, never seen one before, Shame they cheated by putting a transfer on a panel van but I still like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Neither did I before I got mine.I got it from a 3 for a pound tray at a car show a few years back. I think it comes from a playset bunglebus, andrew e and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 35 minutes ago, bunglebus said: And this - anyone recognise it? Holden FJ Panel Van AndyW201, MiniMinorMk3, eddyramrod and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 This week I have been mostly buying these. Opel Lotus Omega is 1 I've been looking out for for some time,so it was nice to get it fairly cheap (£15) The Bburago Escort is going to need a lot of work,but at a fiver it can sit in a box for a while Ducati Desert X was a nice suprise as I had only popped into a shop for a nose around . May have to go back for a proper rummage now I've just seen what else is in case F on youtube... Split_Pin, FakeConcern, MiniMinorMk3 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 2 hours ago, flat4alfa said: Cor. So you have the missing part from the parts donor last week I have jealousy I wonder if it could be dibbsed one day. Asking for a friend. That lamborghini brings back memories. I had the gift set with the speedboat. Datsuncog and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 On 03/03/2023 at 07:46, bunglebus said: Here's another thing I didn't know until just now. Kenner Fast 111s but sold under the Palitoy name in the UK Remember this ^? Yeah. I bid on it I know the styling is a bit marmite on these, but I'm impressed that Palitoy/Kenner actually paid attention to the markets they were trying to sell in (you listening Mattel?) and put UK number plates on the vehicles intended for us. However they didn't quite get it right - number plate nerds such as myself won't be happy with FFE 073X as it it would never have been issued. The article I refer to on these says only early releases show the individual car and some specs on the back of the card along with the registration card - later we got Kenner branded cards that were more generic I noticed the seller had some others too Plate is LHW 777X, full marks this time Back of the pack shows a blue version though This blue version in fact HKG 199X - excellent Dynamo is recognisable as an E30 BMW at least from the front. Plate is CDL 018X - fail Lastly we have Piston Pusher, which by its own admission is a funny car and so has no business bearing any sort of number plate However ETT 991X is a perfectly valid registration Rear of the card shows a yellow version andrew e, flat4alfa, MiniMinorMk3 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 21 minutes ago, andy18s said: The Bburago Escort is going to need a lot of work,but at a fiver it can sit in a box for a while Poor Escort. Chances of a spares car is fairly slim sadly, I was lucky to find this complete one (bar the boot spoiler) a few years back Why such a popular car, both as everyday transport and in motorsport saw so little attention from toy makers when it was current I'll never know AndyW201, Split_Pin, Datsuncog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 11 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Remember this ^? Yeah. I bid on it I know the styling is a bit marmite on these, but I'm impressed that Palitoy/Kenner actually paid attention to the markets they were trying to sell in (you listening Mattel?) and put UK number plates on the vehicles intended for us. However they didn't quite get it right - number plate nerds such as myself won't be happy with FFE 073X as it it would never have been issued. The article I refer to on these says only early releases show the individual car and some specs on the back of the card along with the registration card - later we got Kenner branded cards that were more generic I noticed the seller had some others too Plate is LHW 777X, full marks this time Back of the pack shows a blue version though This blue version in fact HKG 199X - excellent Dynamo is recognisable as an E30 BMW at least from the front. Plate is CDL 018X - fail Lastly we have Piston Pusher, which by its own admission is a funny car and so has no business bearing any sort of number plate However ETT 991X is a perfectly valid registration Rear of the card shows a yellow version I have the range runner. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 3 hours ago, flat4alfa said: What be that white plasticy yankee, bottom left? It's a plastic-bodied Hot Wheels of uncertain origin and parentage - but yes, I think if you were to sniff it there'd be a faint whiff of Happy Meal still lingering... A bit of Cadillac and a bit of Avanti do seem to be in the mix somewhere! 3 hours ago, flat4alfa said: Was Majorette BMW organgy thing top left £3? Also on top row in red Mercedes C111, who did that one? It it the Lintoy with the clockworking motorisation like this? If so for £3 yes please. But is it though... as there is a Days Gone next to it with PRICE TAG I... didn't actually notice the BMW on the top left until you pointed it out! Haven't a clue what the price was, or even if it's Majorette. Daah. But yes - the Merc C111 has got that exact same weird mechanism underneath, so it probably is the Lintoy - I didn't see any manufacturer name, but then there was a big sticker covering much of it. Made in Hong Kong was visible though - and it was in very good condition. I can't remember the price, annoyingly - but I'm fairly sure it was no more than £5. Hopefully less. The Lesney Maserati Bora one shelf down was £4, I can remember that... 2 hours ago, flat4alfa said: Cor. So you have the missing part from the parts donor last week I have jealousy I wonder if it could be dibbsed one day. Asking for a friend. Yes, that thought did cross my mind... I'll try cleaning both of them up a little, and see what's what. I do intend to gather together the best versions possible of the late '60s King Size models, so the Regular Wheels Miura forms an important part of that - I just need a Charger and a Mercury Commuter squad car to complete a preliminary collection of moderately good examples. Of course, once better examples arise these will need rehoming, so... Noted. 2 hours ago, flat4alfa said: Aww... I wish I'd screen grabbed or quoted it! It was epic. Heh, it was a rant... but probably unfair. His shop, his rules. If it works ok for him - I dunno how it does, but he's been there for like fifteen years now so he must be doing something right - then it's my choice to go in or not. And today, for the first time in nearly three years, I did... 2 hours ago, junkyarddog said: Very wise! *Breathes sigh of relief* I'll have another look next week... 🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 17 minutes ago, Bren said: I have the range runner. Not found that one. I've got a few loose Fast 111s, most have no number plate or an American one - I think the plates were supplied loose so you could chose what you wanted to use on the Kenner versions Well I'll be dipped. One of my Outlawers has a UK plate too andrew e, Datsuncog, AndyW201 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: It's a plastic-bodied Hot Wheels of uncertain origin and parentage If you happen to go back, and it's not a silly amount of money - it would be an interesting one to have in the collection. Doesn't seem to be common at all Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 11 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: I'll have another look next week... Gah... Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Not found that one. I've got a few loose Fast 111s, most have no number plate or an American one - I think the plates were supplied loose so you could chose what you wanted to use on the Kenner versions Well I'll be dipped. One of my Outlawers has a UK plate too I'll dig mine out. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 I'll just leave this here Spottedlaurel, FakeConcern, AndyW201 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 OMG a super kings bazuki sj4l over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 34 minutes ago, Noel Tidybeard said: OMG a super kings bazuki sj4l over If you're keen... arrangements can be made. 😉 andrew e and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: Why such a popular car, both as everyday transport and in motorsport saw so little attention from toy makers when it was current I'll never know Perhaps maybe as outside of the UK, the Escort was seen as a hopped-up “shopping car”. That’s a direct quote my cousin gave me when lived in Australia for the year ! bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Datsuncog said: the Merc C111 has got that exact same weird mechanism underneath, so it probably is the Lintoy That's a great find if it is! Both I've found are fairly moth-eaten - so the screw thing in the base is for clockwork? Bizarre andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 I'm sure someone at Mattel keeps an eye on my customs OK so I built mine as a tribute to the now-stolen Roadkill one, but still! Spottedlaurel, AndyW201, flat4alfa and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Found it It's called The Gov'nor and this one is from a 2007 Blast & Crash track set. Now I see it from this angle I've changed my mind, he can keep it! AndyW201 and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: Found it It's called The Gov'nor and this one is from a 2007 Blast & Crash track set. Now I see it from this angle I've changed my mind, he can keep it! Yes, pretty grim. You’ve still won the top bombing award for the evening though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Datsuncog said: If you're keen... arrangements can be made. 😉 well i don't suppose another is going to come along any time soon andrew e and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 i'll bet the mini magnifique is spendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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