Shite in Miniature II

23,412 · July 3, 2022

Matchbox lock-up garage.

and Corgi Lotus Climax

9,879 · July 3, 2022

I probably should mention at this point that I did get the big box of diecast from @Dick Longbridge after winning the roffle and was intending to show them off, but I've been feeling like I've been hit by a full size (not miniature) bus. So yeah, when I'm better I'll get some photos taken and posted.

59,839 · July 4, 2022

Found some fake Hot Wheels! If they'd had singles I'd have bought one, but I'm not laying out £17 on Chinese tat just for japes

42,529 · July 4, 2022

I'm sure Mattel's IP lawyers would be very interested in that... I found some 5-packs in The Range a year or two ago which had packaging very similar to Hot Wheels, but didn't actually rip off the name (also some other packs 'inspired' by Majorette too).

£17 is rather a lot to ask for a 10-pack, even if it were genuine! Where are such bargains* to be found? Price gun label suggests an independent trader...

5,940 · July 4, 2022

55 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Found some fake Hot Wheels! If they'd had singles I'd have bought one, but I'm not laying out £17 on Chinese tat just for japes

‘Fall resistance to play’.

I wasn’t aware that fakes existed!

33,724 · July 4, 2022

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

Found some fake Hot Wheels! If they'd had singles I'd have bought one, but I'm not laying out £17 on Chinese tat just for japes

£17 for that, what a load of tosh.

How do they get away with making these fakes?

The funniest one I saw was a copy of the Lego 'Builders' London Bus set named Lepin 'BUILERDS'.

59,839 · July 4, 2022

1 hour ago, Datsuncog said:

I'm sure Mattel's IP lawyers would be very interested in that... I found some 5-packs in The Range a year or two ago which had packaging very similar to Hot Wheels, but didn't actually rip off the name (also some other packs 'inspired' by Majorette too).

£17 is rather a lot to ask for a 10-pack, even if it were genuine! Where are such bargains* to be found? Price gun label suggests an independent trader...

Yeah tat shop in Basildon-on-sea AKA Great Yarmouth

9,215 · July 4, 2022

Knowing independent seaside tat shops, I'd say there's a very real chance that the proprietor doesn't even realise they're not the real deal.

40,654 · July 4, 2022

Absolutely glorious. Surely the piece de resistance of the 1983 Matchbox range...

59,839 · July 4, 2022

Found a 2p machine in the arcades full of Matchbox. Think I was annoying the bloke calling him over every time one got stuck coming out

9,879 · July 5, 2022

[FECKIN' FU' AE PHOTIES]

I finally got around to unboxing my roffle winnings since I'm off work today...

We'll start with the bigger stuff. This is all the Matchbox stuff that came out of the box.

Then the Corgi selection...

And the... uhhhh... everything else... I must confess that I do like Darth Mater. The 'FIRE Rescue' was DOA, but I've rebuilt the little red fucker.

There was also this little Popeye boat, which made me laugh far too much for far too long...

This Corgi Jeep is a wonderful thing, too.

This Maltese Bus also appealed to me, massively. Not because I used to have one, but because I'm of Maltese descent, too. Also featuring in this image is my Mum's personalised glass. I probably should find somewhere better for taking photos that isn't a couple of work surfaces in the kitchen.

I really dig this Norev Renner van. It's rather cool.

The following are definitely my favourites from this selection...

I've always wanted a Sierra diecast of some sort. This hits the spot.

The doors open too, to show a rather cool interior.

Now, for some peak AutoShite content... a fucking Matra Rancho!

A pink-ish Lotus Europa...

A set of smoll Minis. Sweet.

Now time to move over to the French shite... starting with this little yella 2CV6 with opening doors. Snazzy as 'eck, this is.

And finally, the main reason I spent some dosh that I didn't have at the time on the roffle... a delightfully one-eyed and battered BX Break.

Anyways, that's all. I'm very happy though. Once again, thanks to @Dick Longbridge for sending these over after I won the roffle.

[/FECKIN' FU' AE PHOTIES]

9,879 · July 5, 2022

On 7/1/2022 at 2:10 PM, Split_Pin said:

the red SRi isn't on the road any more either.

I think I've got one of these somewhere that's a little bit battered and bruised... and minus the windscreen.

On 7/1/2022 at 12:20 PM, Datsuncog said:

Sure thing! Will set one of the Kadetts aside for you...

And, since there'll be a parcel going over anyway, do you fancy taking the Cav off my hands?

I'm not sure who I got it off if it wasn't you - it was maybe four or so years back, and I don't think it was all that expensive (I wouldn't have bought it otherwise!) It's a very nice model, but I've never really bonded with it - maybe if it was a boggo 1.6 Envoy I'd feel a bit different?

Box is a wee bit tatty in places, but what would you say to £15 all-in for the Cavalier and Kadett, including post?

(And never fear, I'll give it a dust beforehand - looks way worse in the pics than it does in front of me.)

I've also got the Opel equivalent of this, but missing a mirror. Bought it for £22 in a shop in Windsor, maybe about 2014/15?

40,654 · July 5, 2022

Remember the Sierra XR4i from the 1988 catalogue.

42,529 · July 5, 2022

Recent Hot Wheels selection beautifully* displayed in Lidl last night.

Think these are 2022 releases?

I tried to walk away. I really did.

But I bought the red 850 last year and then got rid of it without even opening it, to my chagrin.

So it's out now.

As is the Jeep.

Ooo-er...

22,822 · July 5, 2022

5 hours ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

[FECKIN' FU' AE PHOTIES]

I finally got around to unboxing my roffle winnings since I'm off work today...

We'll start with the bigger stuff. This is all the Matchbox stuff that came out of the box.

Then the Corgi selection...

And the... uhhhh... everything else... I must confess that I do like Darth Mater. The 'FIRE Rescue' was DOA, but I've rebuilt the little red fucker.

There was also this little Popeye boat, which made me laugh far too much for far too long...

This Corgi Jeep is a wonderful thing, too.

This Maltese Bus also appealed to me, massively. Not because I used to have one, but because I'm of Maltese descent, too. Also featuring in this image is my Mum's personalised glass. I probably should find somewhere better for taking photos that isn't a couple of work surfaces in the kitchen.

I really dig this Norev Renner van. It's rather cool.

The following are definitely my favourites from this selection...

I've always wanted a Sierra diecast of some sort. This hits the spot.

The doors open too, to show a rather cool interior.

Now, for some peak AutoShite content... a fucking Matra Rancho!

A pink-ish Lotus Europa...

A set of smoll Minis. Sweet.

Now time to move over to the French shite... starting with this little yella 2CV6 with opening doors. Snazzy as 'eck, this is.

And finally, the main reason I spent some dosh that I didn't have at the time on the roffle... a delightfully one-eyed and battered BX Break.

Anyways, that's all. I'm very happy though. Once again, thanks to @Dick Longbridge for sending these over after I won the roffle.

[/FECKIN' FU' AE PHOTIES]

No worries and glad you're pleased with them. Bargain of the century!

59,839 · July 5, 2022

I really do feel like I've gone through a wormhole. 2012 Corgi Olympics cars?

Or some of those Russian partworks?

9,879 · July 5, 2022

1 minute ago, bunglebus said:

I really do feel like I've gone through a wormhole.

You have. It's Thursday, the 5th of July, 2012. Welcome (back) to ten years ago.

59,839 · July 5, 2022

1 minute ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

You have. It's Thursday, the 5th of July, 2012. Welcome (back) to ten years ago.

Feels like at least that long ago. Shame the fuel prices aren't from 2012 too

42,529 · July 5, 2022

The Russian partwork UAZ models aren't too bad a £2.49 a throw... still 150% more than their 2012 Poundland heyday, though!

59,839 · July 5, 2022

So it IS 2012 here! That explains it. Must remember to top up the Mr. Fusion in the Delorean

July 5, 2022

been coniston went into antique shop got ripped off lol stung me for £6 for 6 cars rember buying kojack car 50p in 70s in the inside market have to stop buying these dust collectors

59,839 · July 5, 2022

I think I've got every Matchbox out of the 2p machine, he's got two boxes full but there aren't any others I want really

25,870 · July 5, 2022

3 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

Recent Hot Wheels selection beautifully* displayed in Lidl last night.

Think these are 2022 releases?

I tried to walk away. I really did.

But I bought the red 850 last year and then got rid of it without even opening it, to my chagrin.

So it's out now.

As is the Jeep.

Ooo-er...

That yellow Mini is the basic treasure hunt.

You showed real restraint only buying two,the JEEP is a brand new casting.

59,839 · July 5, 2022

18 minutes ago, junkyarddog said:

That yellow Mini is the basic treasure hunt..

Yep H case. Funny, that one is really in demand but I've found loads of them, yet the MX-5 from last year and the J case Gotta Go seem to be elusive.

Saw absolutely loads of the lilac Skull Shaker treasure hunts around too for months after they came out.

That yellow Mini is really cool, just a shame the body no longer comes off

18,189 · July 5, 2022

27 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I think I've got every Matchbox out of the 2p machine, he's got two boxes full but there aren't any others I want really

Did you put about £40 worth of 2ps in? Lol

10,276 · July 5, 2022

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

I think I've got every Matchbox out of the 2p machine, he's got two boxes full but there aren't any others I want really

Have you been there all day? 😂

59,839 · July 5, 2022

1 hour ago, sutty2006 said:

Did you put about £40 worth of 2ps in? Lol

33 minutes ago, 155V6 said:

Have you been there all day? 😂

Nah I think he took pity on me and put them right on the edge. Had loads of 2ps gathered up from various jars and money boxes that haven't been emptied out for years anyway.

I did work out last night they were costing about £1.60 on average

42,529 · July 6, 2022

6 hours ago, bicycle repairman said:

That Majorette BMW looks in really nice condition!

Good haul there, some decent Corgis too.

£1 each from an antique shop sounds alright to me!

42,529 · July 6, 2022

6 hours ago, junkyarddog said:

That yellow Mini is the basic treasure hunt.

You showed real restraint only buying two,the JEEP is a brand new casting.

Ah, good to know - didn't think I'd seen this Cherokee before in their line-up, but I haven't been all that dedicated recently.

I used to have the old Matchbox casting of the 3dr Cherokee in yellow and green Park Ranger colours, plus the Majorette version in black with orange surfboards on the roof. But I think I passed both of them on a while back.

This one reminded me of the one used in the Matt's Off-Road Recovery videos on YouTube, so I didn't want to pass it up...

14,100 · July 6, 2022

A few I've picked up over recent weeks, including visits to three different branches of Tesco yesterday:

I'd forgotten about trying to find the Sierra so that was pleasing. Still no Kadetts though.....

And in bigger scale:

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