Shite in Miniature II

59,572 · December 22, 2022

Just got this little beauty in the post

Wasn't aware Marx made any track sets

27,012 · December 22, 2022

Got some Matchbox this morning. It’s been many years since I’ve bought any Matchbox cars but after seeing a few of the latest generation ones on here decided to get a few. You’re all bad influences!

Honda CVCC Civic.

Dodge Coronet, Merc W123 estate, Chevy Nova & Merc 220 race car.

Found some Hotwheels too.
Sierra Cosworth, Jeep Wagoneer, Chevy Chevelle wagon & Honda N600.

27,012 · December 22, 2022

And also some Greenlight yank chod!

Ford F150

Checker cab.

Mercury Colony Park wagon.

Plymouth Satellite wagon.

Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser wagon.

These look really nice. Might keep an eye out for more…

40,649 · December 22, 2022

Was that the Poundland ones they have in at the moment?

27,012 · December 22, 2022

And finally, my Chinese made Corgi Sierra arrived. It’s bloody nice too!

Lovely colour, very dark ink blue metallic. You can see the standard Corgi wheels on this one though. Shame they didn’t continue with the original Sierra wheels.

59,572 · December 22, 2022

8 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Chevy Nova

How/where did you get that? Checking my Poundland but they've mainly got Hot Wheels, not that I'm complaining - at least they have some cars

27,012 · December 22, 2022

3 minutes ago, sierraman said:

Was that the Poundland ones they have in at the moment?

No, I found these ones in a local shop that do car parts, cleaning bits etc etc and do a few models. I’m not sure if they’re the very latest version of each car, but they’re all unopened. Although a few of the cards are slightly worn on the corners. Maybe they’re old stock or something?

45,033 · December 22, 2022

22 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

23 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Wasn't aware Marx made any track sets

I wasn't aware of teh Marx Bulldog range so had a quick look on the interwebs.

Marx started making track in the tin plate days with clockwork cars.

Then updated with plastic track in the 1960s

Then came the Instant Speedway

which they made a Walt Disney version of

PS Did you know they did a Beetle in the Bulldog range?

27,012 · December 22, 2022

1 minute ago, bunglebus said:

How/where did you get that? Checking my Poundland but they've mainly got Hot Wheels, not that I'm complaining - at least they have some cars

1 minute ago, danthecapriman said:

No, I found these ones in a local shop that do car parts, cleaning bits etc etc and do a few models. I’m not sure if they’re the very latest version of each car, but they’re all unopened. Although a few of the cards are slightly worn on the corners. Maybe they’re old stock or something?

I couldn’t find any others at the same shop unfortunately. There was one of each on the shelf.

5,428 · December 22, 2022

Nipped into Poundland earlier, loads of last-case Hot Wheels and MB Moving parts, but after rooting through them, found these three,

Was glad to finally find this single coloured version. Some nice detailing on this one front and rear, though the solid glazing and no interior detail was a bit disappointing,

Found the only one there! It's a nice little thing.

25,845 · December 22, 2022

Today's find,

Hotwheels Rover P6!

:mrgreen:

33,651 · December 22, 2022

Ooft so it's true then!

59,572 · December 22, 2022

2 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

Did you know they did a Beetle in the Bulldog range?

Yes

Don't know what the better detailed versions of the Marx range were called, if anything

5,914 · December 22, 2022

Picked these up earlier… the red Volvo isn’t my thing so happy to swap for a MK2 Escort? Pity the tampo is red as you can hardly see it!

40,649 · December 22, 2022

Matchbox are bringing out a Volvo 240 next year. Happily it’s in standard spec... no jet engines poking out of the glovebox or 28 inch wheels on it...

45,033 · December 22, 2022

57 minutes ago, junkyarddog said:

Today's find,

Hotwheels Rover P6!

This is a model of the Rover V8 that was developed by Bill Shaw from a 1966 factory development car. It was first used in rallycross but ended up in saloon car racing. The car was restored in 2014.

Rover P6 racing car - Drive (drive-my.com)

59,572 · December 22, 2022

Postie man is working late tonight. I'm sure for most, the prize in the lot I bought is the large scale Corgi JPS Lotus (what scale are these?)

However what I actually wanted was this Ideal Toys Guzzlers Beetle

45,033 · December 22, 2022

10 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Postie man is working late tonight. I'm sure for most, the prize in the lot I bought is the large scale Corgi JPS Lotus (what scale are these?)

They were 1/18th scale. They also did a McLaren (No. 191). The wheels can be removed by undoing the wheel nuts. The originally came with a wheel brace to aid removal. A bit crude by todays standards, but they were state of the art at the time.

40,649 · December 22, 2022

I have the McLaren, never knew that about the wheel nuts though!

5,428 · December 22, 2022

22 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

Yesterday it was Fords, in the interests of balance here's some Opel/Vauxhalls. All these are by Schuco, but three are dealership issues.

Opel Vectra Dutch Police

Dealer issue Opel Vectra

Dealer issue Vauxhall Insignia Saloon

Dealer issue Insignia Estate

I do like a good Vauxhall /Opel model, since I got the Corsa four years ago (the Mrs has it now), I've tried to build up a collection. Made a change from buying Vanguards Fords as well...

During lockdown, there was a bit of a glut of GM/Opel dealer packaged models on eBay, all at around a tenner and from decent manufacturers like Minichamps and Schuco. Even the Bulgarian Gama Corsa B remakes got another outing. I'd been after a GSi for years but people wanted fortunes for them. £8 in dealer packaging? More like it,...

Got this Corsa D as it was at least a similar shape to my E. Great model by Norev, normally there's can be found on eBay with silly price tags but snapped this up brand new for £8. RHD and Vauxhall branded too.

I've always loved the Astra Bertone coupé. Again for under a tenner, brand new.

Less a dealer special, more a partwork job, but when Jumajo got these Kadett GT/Es in and were knocking them out for less than 9 euros, I didn't hesitate!

The facelift Vectra OPC (VXR to us) by Minichamps is an absolute belter. Slight paintwork flaws on this one (not untypical with Minichamps), but still a lovely model.

The Schuco Senator and Monza are absolute stunners. The detail on these are unreal, especially as these set me back, yep, less than a tenner each.

Having done plenty of miles in Vectra Bs in a previous life as a taxi driver, I had to have a model of one.

The Schuco version is a pretty good one for its age, pleasingly this one is also a RHD Vauxhall branded version.

Having owned a couple of Astra G SXis (and being one of the minority who is a fan of them), I wanted a Schuco one for a while. However, these go for silly money, so it took me a while to get this one! Again, pleasingly a UK V-grille version.

Not dealer models, but I love the Vanguards Mk3 Cavalier in turbo & GSi guise.

One of my faves has to be this Minichamps Astra H, complete with presentation case, and a load of promotional material for Saab and Vauxhall for the CDTi/TiD engine.

I do like the Schuco Insignia, I seem to have missed the boat with getting an affordable one of those. Back during lockdown, the guy on eBay I got a few of the GM dealer models from had the latest iScale Astra K and Insignia Grand Sport, also ridiculously cheap, but missed out on those as well. The iScale Astra J GTC is a nice model, one of those is on my radar for a future purchase, as are the Minichamps Meriva VXR and Tigra twin top, both of those can be had cheap on eBay. With Corgi seemingly intent on steering the Vanguards range towards the plughole, at least they can be my diecast targets for the new year.

33,651 · December 22, 2022

That Astra H is excellent, love that.

I have a fair few Vauxhalls as well, most have already been pictured but I do have a 1/18 Astra H Sporthatch and a rather crude 3 door Astra G in 1/24 scale.

24,968 · December 22, 2022

Today's score for a total of 5 euro. Some are junk, some are close to mint (Gama Astra GSI and Majorette Clio), and apparently the Majorette T-bird is quite rare in yellow without decals.

5,502 · December 22, 2022

3 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

They were 1/18th scale. They also did a McLaren (No. 191). The wheels can be removed by undoing the wheel nuts. The originally came with a wheel brace to aid removal. A bit crude by todays standards, but they were state of the art at the time.

Got the McLaren ( James Hunt) when I was a kid finally got the jps lotus a few years back.

59,572 · December 22, 2022

9 minutes ago, D.E said:

Today's score for a total of 5 euro. Some are junk, some are close to mint (Gama Astra GSI and Majorette Clio), and apparently the Majorette T-bird is quite rare in yellow without decals.

What's the one with HAPPY DRIVING on the roof?

24,968 · December 22, 2022

5 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

What's the one with HAPPY DRIVING on the roof?

Yatming Dodge Aspen:

14,030 · December 23, 2022

11 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Postie man is working late tonight. I'm sure for most, the prize in the lot I bought is the large scale Corgi JPS Lotus (what scale are these?)

The local collectibles shop has one of the McLarens if you want to complete the set, unboxed but very tidy and £20 IIRC....

59,572 · December 23, 2022

3 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

The local collectibles shop has one of the McLarens if you want to complete the set, unboxed but very tidy and £20 IIRC....

F1 stuff doesn't do a lot for me in all honesty, thank you though.

It's an interesting find but I've been weeding out the single seaters from my collection for a little while, also been getting rid of some of the commercial vehicles that don't do it for me.

I've got a lot of cars and I need to keep things in check a bit!

5,428 · December 23, 2022

13 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

That Astra H is excellent, love that.

I have a fair few Vauxhalls as well, most have already been pictured but I do have a 1/18 Astra H Sporthatch and a rather crude 3 door Astra G in 1/24 scale.

1/18 Astra sporthatch? Who by? Any pics?

45,033 · December 23, 2022

15 hours ago, AndyW201 said:

I do like a good Vauxhall /Opel model, since I got the Corsa four years ago (the Mrs has it now), I've tried to build up a collection. Made a change from buying Vanguards Fords as well...

During lockdown, there was a bit of a glut of GM/Opel dealer packaged models on eBay, all at around a tenner and from decent manufacturers like Minichamps and Schuco. Even the Bulgarian Gama Corsa B remakes got another outing. I'd been after a GSi for years but people wanted fortunes for them. £8 in dealer packaging? More like it,...

Great collection of Vauxhall and Opels.

And it just shows that if you are prepared to wait, "bargains" do show up on Ebay.

I do not buy of Ebay, as I said before, I get mine stuff at auctions. I had a look through and found the lot that I got the Insignias in. The hammer price was £60, with fees that would have cost £75 for the 9 models. I know it is back in 2016, but the prices will not have changed much. Again, if you are prepared to wait, then bargains show up without the ebay taxes.