andrew e Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 That Stingray’s just lovely! Came home to a cracking parcel from Richard Morris - would heartily recommend 👍 Datsuncog, bunglebus and Shite Ron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 Who did it worse/better: Corgi Whizzwheels on the left, Superkings on the right. The Whizzwheels is from that weird era that the blue Mercedes is also from (which I have). There's a lot of detail on it and it looks fun to play with. Opening doors and there is a strapped down spare tyre in the boot. The Superkings is also odd as it's also not much bigger than 1/43 scale. I think the Capri MK2 was a similar size, before they moved closer to 1/36 scale such as the 1979 Volvo 240. Its got a bonnet that pops open using a catch underneath. It also has good detail and looks equally fun to play with. My opinion is that the Corgi has the edge on looks and has play value too. Remspoor, andrew e, bunglebus and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 It shows you just how big the toy market was in the US for matchbox and corgi as the Z cars were huge sellers there. Both are really nice toys as well. The rear badges cast into the Superking body are so delicate too. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 Quite a few Superkings had lovely badge detail such as the Plymouth Gran Fury. andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 11 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Corgi Whizzwheels on the left, Superkings on the right. I have a few different versions, the Superkings comes with either the more common white, or black base. Still have my black base original from the set with the Volvo estate, would love to find a really minty one eventually. As well as the red, I have this version of the Corgi andrew e and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 2018 and 2020 release Lambos still on the shelf in Sainsbury's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 I've heard noises that Tesco won't be selling Hot Wheels and Matchbox - might mean we get a better choice of places to find the later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: I've heard noises that Tesco won't be selling Hot Wheels and Matchbox - might mean we get a better choice of places to find the later What again? Cue probably 18 months of farting about then agree a painfully slow deal with some obscure retailer like Edinburgh Woollen Mills. Datsuncog, bunglebus and andrew e 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopon Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Bought this lot from the charity shop today: Vauxhall still has its tailgate: Total cost? 10p each. Couldn't he happier, also picked up some other (later) diecasts for the same price but these are by far my favourites. Absolutely not going to sell them. D.E, Remspoor, andrew e and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 My local Tesco are running their HW and MBX stock right down, not that they ever had much anyway. Other places like Smyths have cases that are way old and the Entertainer is a bit hit and miss. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 54 minutes ago, Isopon said: Bought this lot from the charity shop today: Vauxhall still has its tailgate: Total cost? 10p each. Couldn't he happier, also picked up some other (later) diecasts for the same price but these are by far my favourites. Absolutely not going to sell them. Excellent purchase. Cost more than than when new. My Maserati 4CLT My Ford Corsair with added rust. I think there used to be a small boat with this car. My Iso Grifo. What was I thinking when I painted this? I also had the Zodiac and GF40s Which have been lost over time. I have posted already about my Jeep and Victor estates. Isopon, andrew e, bunglebus and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Split_Pin said: My local Tesco are running their HW and MBX stock right down, not that they ever had much anyway. Other places like Smyths have cases that are way old and the Entertainer is a bit hit and miss. It makes you think what kind of business runs like this? ‘Choosing’ one retailer to sell your products through. Selling items like that it’s about maximum exposure where they’ll be picked up and seen. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 5 hours ago, Split_Pin said: My local Tesco are running their HW and MBX stock right down, not that they ever had much anyway. Other places like Smyths have cases that are way old and the Entertainer is a bit hit and miss. Least you can find some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 6 hours ago, sierraman said: It makes you think what kind of business runs like this? ‘Choosing’ one retailer to sell your products through. Selling items like that it’s about maximum exposure where they’ll be picked up and seen. I would suggest they're not in the least bit interested in the UK market. I think HW and MBX are probably sold in big stores in the US such as Target, Wal Mart and maybe Canadian Tyre North of the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 8 hours ago, Split_Pin said: I would suggest they're not in the least bit interested in the UK market. I think HW and MBX are probably sold in big stores in the US such as Target, Wal Mart and maybe Canadian Tyre North of the border. You can buy them pretty much anywhere in the US. Perhaps you might be right and they’ll give up with the european market. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 I haven't found items that were released months or even up to a year ago such as the Capri, Sierra and the more recent Lexus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Seen in antique shop, Minehead today. Any good to anyone? 4 quid each in the shop. Reckon p&p would be about 4-5 quid. You have till noon (ish) today, if you want me to get them for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Cookiesouwest said: Seen in antique shop, Minehead today. Any good to anyone? 4 quid each in the shop. Reckon p&p would be about 4-5 quid. You have till noon (ish) today, if you want me to get them for you. Which one is that? Only one I can think of is on the street opposite the Wellington Pub as you go up towards Texaco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 Finally, The Entertainer! 155V6, bunglebus, AndyW201 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 1 hour ago, sierraman said: Which one is that? Only one I can think of is on the street opposite the Wellington Pub as you go up towards Texaco? Yes, Friday Street. Turn left, top of high st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, Cookiesouwest said: Yes, Friday Street. Turn left, top of high st Never been in there to be fair, I’ll pop in when I’m there next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 4 hours ago, sierraman said: Never been in there to be fair, I’ll pop in when I’m there next. Did have a some unboxed cars too. Also went to Watchet. Antique / toy shop on the harbour front. Above the cafe. Quite a lot of older unboxed car models. Just need to root around in all the cupboards and little cubby holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 17 minutes ago, Cookiesouwest said: Did have a some unboxed cars too. Also went to Watchet. Antique / toy shop on the harbour front. Above the cafe. Quite a lot of older unboxed car models. Just need to root around in all the cupboards and little cubby holes. There’s never anything in the Heart Foundation shop apart from dead men’s CDs. Best shite hunting place was Blue Anchor on a Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Out my Gran's loft. Belonged to my Dad. AndyW201, Remspoor, Dick Longbridge and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said: Out my Gran's loft. Belonged to my Dad. My brother had one of those, but in silver. He was born in '79. AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: My brother had one of those, but in silver. He was born in '79. Ah yeah, my dad was born in '77, so not too much in it really. We were going through stuff in my Gran's loft looking for bits for the old computer and came across that. Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 13 hours ago, Split_Pin said: I haven't found items that were released months or even up to a year ago such as the Capri, Sierra and the more recent Lexus. If I find a Lexus do you want me to pick one up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 1 hour ago, sierraman said: If I find a Lexus do you want me to pick one up? Cheers, @cms206 has one waiting for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Still want a red ford F-150 Lightning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Up fairly early to enjoy the smell of cheap burgers and Vicks Vap-o-rub at the boot sale. As ever, you can buy everything but the... ...oh OK. A suprising number of people selling toilets and parts of too. First, bigger sale didn't turn up much of interest, I saw a plastic Buddy L for too much the other week but found this one for 30p, not quite the same one as this has working lights I'll give that a clean up and test this afternoon. Bought these two for £1 each, shame about the cracked screen on the Merc but I do have donor cars. I can't see how it's happened either, almost looks like it happened at the factory Moving on to the 10am start sale, found a couple of sellers with lots of cars all at 50p or less. Don't often pick up moden Hot Wheels as I have so many but these either caught my eye or will be engine/wheel donors I have a handful of these Happy Meal ones with lights to get working again Blackwall color changer a few Matchbox, Corgi and Majorettes Bigger stuff, scored all these for 50p each. Especially Happy with the SD1 Remspoor, Tenmil Socket, andrew e and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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