Shite in Miniature II

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2 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

Gosh I've never seen a Superkings Suzuki SJ before!

Me either! Would absolutely add to my collection, it looks ace!

[Datsuncog]

7 hours ago, Noel Tidybeard said:

i'll bet the mini magnifique is spendy

Couldn't see the price on it, but very likely three figures so yeah... probably not cheap!

I should be back up in Belfast on Wednesday so will hopefully get the chance to pop back in at some stage of the afternoon - what are we looking for, then?

@Noel Tidybeard - MB Superkings Suzuki SJ

@bunglebus - Corgi Rockets GP Buggy, orange

@flat4alfa - Lintoy Mercedes C111; Majorette BMW (if not ludicrously priced)

Ok so far?

[Split_Pin]

I've looked on ebay and the Superkings Rolls Royce seems good for a tenner so if you are already going up there could I ask for that please?

[danthecapriman]

😆 best way to start a weekend! Big box of diecasts!!

[sierraman]

12 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

😆 best way to start a weekend! Big box of diecasts!!

Does this mean a sale is impending? 🤣

[bunglebus]

Entertainer have reduced Matchbox to £1 92. Hopefully the multipacks will also be cheaper

[MiniMinorMk3]

13 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Poor Escort. Chances of a spares car is fairly slim sadly, I was lucky to find this complete one (bar the boot spoiler) a few years back

Why such a popular car, both as everyday transport and in motorsport saw so little attention from toy makers when it was current I'll never know

The Hot Wheels and Star Wars effect. When it came out and Kenner released all those little figures, a lot of kid and toy manufacturers switched to film and TV stuff in a big way. The more traditional car toys for boys started slipping away, hence why a lot of cars made after that time were not made in great numbers and the likes of Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox used old castings beyond their true life or made new fantasy castings of fictitious vehicles of TV Film related stuff.

[Split_Pin]

1 hour ago, danthecapriman said:

😆 best way to start a weekend! Big box of diecasts!!

*Heavy breathing noises*

[danthecapriman]

53 minutes ago, sierraman said:

Does this mean a sale is impending? 🤣

Oh yes!!😆

Theres another four boxes like that still on the way though, so I’ll wait until they’re all here first.

Unless of course anyone wants me to just crack on putting them up?

[Split_Pin]

Yes!

[bunglebus]

On 18/02/2023 at 12:00, bunglebus said:

Knockoff play set in Poundstretcher 

There's another one

[Dick Cheeseburger]

1 hour ago, danthecapriman said:

😆 best way to start a weekend! Big box of diecasts!!

FFS.

[danthecapriman]

16 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

Yes!

Fair enough! I’m sorting through at the moment then hopefully tonight(?) I’ll start putting stuff up.

[Dick Cheeseburger]

Just now, danthecapriman said:

Fair enough! I’m sorting through at the moment then hopefully tonight(?) I’ll start putting stuff up.

If there are any Mercury Commuters with dogs, please keep me posted!

[danthecapriman]

Does anyone know what these are?

Theyre kind of Micro Machines sized but with monster truck type wheels. They’re totally different to my genuine Micro Machines monster trucks though. There is something written on the base, but it’s so small and faint I can’t read it!

[andy18s]

24 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Fair enough! I’m sorting through at the moment then hopefully tonight(?) I’ll start putting stuff up.

Any more Bburago per chance??

[danthecapriman]

5 minutes ago, andy18s said:

Any more Bburago per chance??

No Bburago in this box. Possibly in the others though?

[Dick Cheeseburger]

Longbridge Jr was given a decent  box of secondhand cars from a friend's mum recently - they date from the last couple of decades. A few caught my eye including this Mattel/McDonald's light up diecast. New batteries and Bob's your uncle. It's also survived a five minute dip in the bath too, fortunately. 

I can't see any other matching models online so assume it's relatively rare. 

[flat4alfa]

1 hour ago, danthecapriman said:

Does anyone know what these are?

Theyre kind of Micro Machines sized but with monster truck type wheels. They’re totally different to my genuine Micro Machines monster trucks though. There is something written on the base, but it’s so small and faint I can’t read it!

Yes also by Galoob. They are the earlier Super 4x4 series, part of the Micro Machines range.

Those two were 1989 only in those colours and available together in this set

 

For 1991, range revised with new larger wheel design and rename of range to Tuff Trax, which are probably what you have already

[bunglebus]

21 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said:

Longbridge Jr was given a decent  box of secondhand cars from a friend's mum recently - they date from the last couple of decades. A few caught my eye including this Mattel/McDonald's light up diecast. New batteries and Bob's your uncle. It's also survived a five minute dip in the bath too, fortunately. 

I can't see any other matching models online so assume it's relatively rare. 

I've got a couple of those, in my box of McDonald's cars that need the lights fixing

[danthecapriman]

35 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said:

Longbridge Jr was given a decent  box of secondhand cars from a friend's mum recently - they date from the last couple of decades. A few caught my eye including this Mattel/McDonald's light up diecast. New batteries and Bob's your uncle. It's also survived a five minute dip in the bath too, fortunately. 

I can't see any other matching models online so assume it's relatively rare. 

Bloody hell, coincidence or what!

I found one today in that big box!

[Dick Cheeseburger]

16 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Bloody hell, coincidence or what!

I found one today in that big box!

Fire up the lights!

[bunglebus]

They're a bit fiddly to fix but 9/10 can be repaired. Might have to have a crack at all mine later

[Dick Cheeseburger]

44 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I've got a couple of those, in my box of McDonald's cars that need the lights fixing

I had to use a bit of dremel action on the battery holder in order to remove the old batteries on the boy's model . It was almost as if the holder was moulded around the  batteries or something. I had to fiddle with the sprung contacts a fair bit before it fired into life.

[bunglebus]

12 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said:

It was almost as if the holder was moulded around the  batteries or something.

Yes it is. I usually make cuts in it to get the old ones out 

[danthecapriman]

The old battery in this one is well past its sell by date! It’s all corroded and rotted! I’ll have a look for a new battery later. Certainly looks like the holders were never intended to have replacement batteries though.

[Split_Pin]

3 hours ago, danthecapriman said:

Does anyone know what these are?

Theyre kind of Micro Machines sized but with monster truck type wheels. They’re totally different to my genuine Micro Machines monster trucks though. There is something written on the base, but it’s so small and faint I can’t read it!

Those are Genuine MMs. It will say 'Galoob' on the base and also 'MD China', presumably short for made.

There were other MMs made with 'Turbo' wheels which were a little smaller with no tread and a glitzy design.

If you don't want them I'd be interested!

[bunglebus]

1 hour ago, danthecapriman said:

Bloody hell, coincidence or what!

I found one today in that big box!

You think that's a strange coincidence - look what I found in the junk that came with the Maisto Granada yesterday 

I knew it looked familiar - I'd seen it the same day @DatsuncogDid!

[Datsuncog]

Spooky or what?!

[sierraman]

@danthecapriman what time does the sale kick off? 😆