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Supposedly Matchbox lent the tooling to Mikro ‘67 during the early 80’s, presumably round the time they were clearing out the Hackney Wick factory. But then it never got returned so they’ve been produced on/off for many years. I suppose it made sense at the time as in 1982 they were raiding the coffers for whatever they could get to keep the business afloat.

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I've got the Vectra, I bought it because it was unusual un being a saloon and in one of those metallic colours that seemed to be very popular on cars in the early 00s. I also have the Insignia. It's a really nice model, I recall mine was quite expensive at around £40. 

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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.

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

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

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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?

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22 minutes ago, bunglebus said:
23 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

 

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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.

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Then updated with plastic track in the 1960s

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Then came the Instant Speedway

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which they made a Walt Disney version of

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

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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.

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

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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,

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

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57 minutes ago, junkyarddog said:

Today's find, 

Hotwheels Rover P6!

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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.

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

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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?)

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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.

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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

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Dealer issue Opel Vectra

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Dealer issue Vauxhall Insignia Saloon

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Dealer issue Insignia Estate

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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,...

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IMG_20191005_144004.thumb.jpg.ceb316f1d8b48ed241f65a40f2131827.jpgGot 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.

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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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