danthecapriman Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, sierraman said: That Matchbox van looks like a bit of me! Matchbox kingsize Dodge van. There’s a few variations, the rock n roll version isn’t one I’ve seen until I got this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 18 hours ago, bunglebus said: But this is the best find (and it was in a cheap lot with the Kadett) I'm a fan of the 1970s and 1980s Japanese stuff. Here's some more Tomica Dandys Honda City Turbo Come with a scooter in the boot. Nissan Silvia RS-X Nissan LM04-C A trio of VW Bugs. danthecapriman, Jon, andrew e and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 That Nissan Silvia looks lovely. Might have to keep an eye out for one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 21 hours ago, Split_Pin said: @AndyW201 I dug that 1/18 Welly Astra H out of the loft as the picture I had of it was from 2011 when I was unpacking my cars after a house move. I bought it back in 2007, before Welly quality and finish improved markedly with their Nex brand. As such it's a little crude in some areas but the CDTi engine detail is good. Oh, that's lovely. Thanks for the pics. As I've said, I've not bought a 1/18 for years, but I'd make an exception for that! Though I'm not sure exactly what I'd do with it... Plus the only one I've seen on eBay recently was £70... Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 3 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said: A trio of VW Bugs. I'd really like one of those, since seeing one in a Tomica catalogue. Still in your collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Talking of bugs, I bought a job lot of very grubby VWs for just one car. But 1st, here's the Superkings K-14 Recovery Vehicle. Recoloured from the Battle Kings K-110 and still being named as such on the base, along with both code numbers Lovely sprung action to the rear boom on these. Next up is a Lucky Toys Mercedes emergency vehicle Now Lucky are not afraid of copying smaller cars for their big plastic efforts, but I can't think that this is similar to anything other than the Corgi Juniors Merc Bus? Talking of Corgis, these two turned up I thought the SL might be a repaint but it's original, just with no chrome left on the red plastic bumpers! Here's the VW I wanted, but it's also opened a can of worms. I've been after a Polistil Go-Bug for ages, but they go for a lot of money. I also thought they were about 1:43 scale. However I spotted this one in a job lot of common Corgi and Matchbox and won it - and it's a Guisval in around 1:64 scale, so there's a thing andrew e, danthecapriman, AndyW201 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 19 minutes ago, bunglebus said: I'd really like one of those, since seeing one in a Tomica catalogue. Still in your collection? Not sure. I've had (or have) one with a Rolls grill as well. I have boxes in my spare room that are buried and unopened for years and have lost track of what's there. A sure sign that I have far too much and should get rid of everything but the most wanted. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 11 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Here's the VW I wanted, but it's also opened a can of worms. I've been after a Polistil Go-Bug for ages, but they go for a lot of money. I also thought they were about 1:43 scale. However I spotted this one in a job lot of common Corgi and Matchbox and won it - and it's a Guisval in around 1:64 scale, so there's a thing That go-bug reminds me of the Polistil Funny Cars (Series MG) in 1/60th. I nearly brought the Mini once but have been resisting buying every toy cars I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I like the Gullwing, it looks like it had been subject to a tasteless modification in the 70’s. The glorious Mercedes engine replaced with a Perkins 🤣 bunglebus and andrew e 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 28 minutes ago, MiniMinorMk3 said: That go-bug reminds me of the Polistil Funny Cars (Series MG) in 1/60th. I nearly brought the Mini once but have been resisting buying every toy cars I see. I've got a few - obviously I'd love to find the Beetle! AndyW201, MiniMinorMk3, andrew e and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 43 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Talking of Corgis, these two turned up Same pop-up headlight setup as the Celica Supra from the same era. I wonder how many other cars Corgi reused them on? To this day, I have no idea where my Celica went - it was immaculate from what I remember. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Only other things of note today were these premium sets in Smyths And an error car (no chrome on rear wheel) I should also mention that Entertainer have put Hot Wheels up to £2.40 each! Still on 3 for 2 so £1.60 each. B+M is about the cheapest at £1.49 currently sutty2006, AndyW201, danthecapriman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 23 hours ago, bunglebus said: Grabbed this Britains Land Rover in the charity shop for a pound to re-sell yes please if it’s not already gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share Posted December 31, 2022 Got my parcel from @danthecapriman The Marina is a perfect candidate for restoration as its complete, intact and in great solid condition. I want to find a colour close to this original as I think it really suits it. Cheers Dan! bunglebus, FakeConcern, danthecapriman and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 7 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Got my parcel from @danthecapriman The Marina is a perfect candidate for restoration as its complete, intact and in great solid condition. I want to find a colour close to this original as I think it really suits it. Cheers Dan! Brown or that disinfectant green they used to do them in. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Yeah mine's bile green danthecapriman, MiniMinorMk3, andrew e and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 43 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Got my parcel from @danthecapriman The Marina is a perfect candidate for restoration as its complete, intact and in great solid condition. I want to find a colour close to this original as I think it really suits it. Cheers Dan! Damask red or blaze would be nice period reds although theyre non metallic. I'd like to do one as a TC in black tulip! Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 2 hours ago, bunglebus said: Talking of bugs, I bought a job lot of very grubby VWs for just one car. But 1st, here's the Superkings K-14 Recovery Vehicle. Recoloured from the Battle Kings K-110 and still being named as such on the base, along with both code numbers Lovely sprung action to the rear boom on these. Next up is a Lucky Toys Mercedes emergency vehicle Now Lucky are not afraid of copying smaller cars for their big plastic efforts, but I can't think that this is similar to anything other than the Corgi Juniors Merc Bus? Talking of Corgis, these two turned up I thought the SL might be a repaint but it's original, just with no chrome left on the red plastic bumpers! Here's the VW I wanted, but it's also opened a can of worms. I've been after a Polistil Go-Bug for ages, but they go for a lot of money. I also thought they were about 1:43 scale. However I spotted this one in a job lot of common Corgi and Matchbox and won it - and it's a Guisval in around 1:64 scale, so there's a thing Lucky Toys Mercedes looks quite a bit like this Siku Post van Split_Pin, MiniMinorMk3, AndyW201 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share Posted December 31, 2022 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: Yeah mine's bile green The one I painted in the mid 1990s used to be that colour. I actually quite fancy using that mustard colour that early ones came in. Or as AndyW201 suggested, tulip with a black roof. AndyW201 and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Split_Pin said: Got my parcel from @danthecapriman The Marina is a perfect candidate for restoration as its complete, intact and in great solid condition. I want to find a colour close to this original as I think it really suits it. Cheers Dan! My pleasure! Glad it’s gone to a good home. Although I do recommend you empty the ash trays!😆 Ive actually got both versions of this Marina. The red one is in one of the pics I posted a page or two back and the urine green one is around somewhere too. Very nice looking models imho, especially with those sparkly headlights. Split_Pin and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Just spent the afternoon going through boxes of the old toy cars I mentioned before. Anything anyone can tell me about any of them (rarity/value etc etc) much appreciated! I don’t really know that much about the collectible side of things, I just love them for what they are! Most are Dinky and Corgi toys, but there’s also Lesney/Matchbox and a few others too. The Oldsmobile Toronado is a Corgi golden jacks jobby. Still works too. Brinks truck still has the two boxes of US treasury gold bullion in the back too. FakeConcern, eddyramrod, andrew e and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Dinky mk1 & 2 Transits are lovely. One still has its road signs in the back. Shite Ron, andrew e, sutty2006 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Corgi mk1 Cortina estates. Apparently the grey one is rare? I’ve since treated it to a set of new tyres! MiniMinorMk3, Split_Pin, andrew e and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Split_Pin, FakeConcern, eddyramrod and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Dinky Capri please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Ive got no idea what’s going on with the rear bed on the Dinky Bedford TK!? It should be a flatbed I think but this one has some sort of home made aluminium side thing clipped on! eddyramrod, Split_Pin, AndyW201 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 This Bedford is awesome. It’s half a century (and the rest!) old and it still functions perfectly. FakeConcern, AndyW201, andrew e and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Crikey I can't keep up Dinky Pontiac Parissienne please Is that a Corgi Ford Consul or Zephyr? I need a Consul danthecapriman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 This Corgi Euclid dozer is one of my favourites! It’s absolutely huge and weighs a ton! If someone got me one of these for Xmas when they were new I’d have been over the moon. A small selection of the Corgi Jag mk10’s! FakeConcern, eddyramrod, AndyW201 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Original version of the Batmobile, although Robin seems to have fucked off somewhere. Split_Pin, Shite Ron, andrew e and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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