Shite in Miniature II

42,479 · March 17, 2023

There wasn't much to be seen on the other stalls today, really.

Alan's 50p Tray was uncharacteristically chaotic, but didn't have much new to interest.

Charity Stall had even less.

Unless you're mad keen on secondhand kitchen gadgets...

Irish Gifts had more Hot Wheels, and the same Greenlights we've seen before...

And also this boxed ID Racer at the top right, at a fiver.

It's probably a good day for him to offload these Greenlights, too...

So, there we are.

With no office to scuttle back to, I sat down with a coffee and a remarkably crumbly scone to crop the photos and assemble some sort of summary to chronicle the morning for posterity... But I think that might be it for this week.

Happy Friday, kids.

33,689 · March 17, 2023

Cheers again Tim, you've Made Fridays Great Again™️ That Edinburgh Atlantean is worth a few quid in Scotland. I already have one of course!

42,479 · March 17, 2023

41 minutes ago, AndyW201 said:

Wouldn't mind that A40 rally please Tim if you're still in the area?

Wouldn't say no to the Consul GT plod car either, but I only want it as a wheels and spotlights donor. Unlikely he'll do a deal on two cars?

I was still around - and the '59 Monte Carlo Rally-winning A40 now picked up for you.

No deals currently offered - it's all new stock, so he's keen to get a tenner each on them.

I daresay in a few weeks he'd be happy to reduce them to £5/ discuss deals on whatever's left, but not just yet...

5,444 · March 17, 2023

Just now, Datsuncog said:

I was still around - and the '59 Monte Carlo Rally-winning A40 now picked up for you.

No deals currently offered - it's all new stock, so he's keen to get a tenner each on them.

I daresay in a few weeks he'd be happy to reduce them to £5/ discuss deals on whatever's left, but not just yet...

You're a star Tim. Thank you!

45,038 · March 17, 2023

1 hour ago, flat4alfa said:

We do now know that Nemesis must be running an eBay resale shop somewhere as it's not just loose playworn restorables

1 hour ago, Datsuncog said:

That's a Mk1 Escort, Avenger, and P6 in rozzermobile trim he's had, plus a Mini 3-piece set - and I was saddened to note there had been a delightful Roman Bronze MkIV Cortina in the crates, along with two police Transits - one of which was the accident set, with figures and cones and whatnot.

Having done Ebay for a number of years myself, I would list that little lot at a total of around £200 to £350. The Nemesis has creamed the best of the top, as most of what is left I would list for between £10 and £20. However, if the boxes are scuffed or creased it knackers them. Also I would check carefully that the mirrors and wipers were still there, they do have a habit of disappearing when they have been displayed previously, and with the earlier ones, the mirrors came in the box, and there is no room for them if they are repacked.

I'd be tempted by that Haynes book. If it is still there next week left me know. Thanks

43,419 · March 17, 2023

11 hours ago, bunglebus said:

new Hot Wheels 72 Stingray

Just found out it is modelled on the HW designer's actual car

And he drives about and parks it up in the daytime with the headlamps up.

Years ago, I had a FIAT X1/9 that used to do that party trick. But that was because it was broken.

43,419 · March 17, 2023

Those photos were taken at a Mattel Design Center car park meet

The 2023 Hot Wheels release list has entry for a '20 Toyota Tacoma in the 'Baja Blazers' line, but no further details on the colourway

I predict it will be that one!

43,419 · March 17, 2023

In the same car park, Mattel designer Abe Lugo's Cadillac

Released by Matchbox in 2020

Evidence I think that the employees talk to each other, even if the management don't !

March 17, 2023

I wonder how much this was up for? It's something quite rare so shocked in some ways to see it there! @Datsuncog

40,653 · March 17, 2023

Happily the local Entertainer is stocking Matchbox now, not sure if the £1.90 price is temporary or what but picked up a Nissan Sentra today, looks like your typical lame compact car beloved in America.

42,479 · March 17, 2023

3 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

I'd be tempted by that Haynes book. If it is still there next week left me know. Thanks

Sure thing - will check for that next time I'm in.

A lot of the Vanguards were a bit so-so: plenty of missing/ squashed mirrors, and those rattling round the acrylic cases unsecured had lost roof lights and other details.

The Nemesis claims he doesn't do eBay, but I'm sceptical...

15 minutes ago, Rover414 said:

I wonder how much this was up for? It's something quite rare so shocked in some ways to see it there! @Datsuncog

Ten pounds asked on that one - but then all the EFE stuff was priced the same.

What is it, and why's it rare? My knowledge of buses and bus models is rudimentary at best...

43,419 · March 17, 2023

2 minutes ago, sierraman said:

Nissan Sentra today, looks like your typical lame compact car beloved in America.

Sentra model name replaced Stanza and Sunny in US market 40 years ago

European market continued to use Sunny until Almera. Then Juke came along

43,419 · March 17, 2023

5 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

What is it, and why's it rare? My knowledge of buses and bus models is rudimentary at best...

Me to. Apparently it was new release for 2013

Manufacturer: Resin Specialist Jotus.com
AEC FRM - London Transport
Fleet number: FRM1
Registration number: KGY 4D
Route number: 284
Destination: Potters Bar Station
Quantity: 300 pieces

March 17, 2023

8 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

Sure thing - will check for that next time I'm in.

A lot of the Vanguards were a bit so-so: plenty of missing/ squashed mirrors, and those rattling round the acrylic cases unsecured had lost roof lights and other details.

The Nemesis claims he doesn't do eBay, but I'm sceptical...

Ten pounds asked on that one - but then all the EFE stuff was priced the same.

What is it, and why's it rare? My knowledge of buses and bus models is rudimentary at best...

Easily over £100 for one of those - Hattons (my local) just got one in for £120 secondhand. If by some sheer luck it remained around, grab it! I'd deffo take it cos it would fill a gap.

28,730 · March 17, 2023

If the Vanguards do slip down to a fiver then I'm very interested, especially in the police models. Vanguards, Atlas, OD, I don't mind.

59,701 · March 17, 2023

Right folks, I may have finally gone off the reservation here...

Mooching around the charidy shops in my old stomping ground of S.W.F. I found several of those annoying plastic bags full of cars. I rescued one for this Matchbox Karmann Ghia

Into the era of very nice detailing, hard to see but it's all correct inside

Then I spotted another Volkswagen. A bigger Volkswagen. A Volkswagen that belongs to a series of toys I've never had the slightest bit of interest in. A Volkswagen that doesn't really fit in my photo booth

Other than Mr. Man's seat harness, it's all complete right down to the rockets and destruction manual, and appears un-played with. I occasionally see these at boot sales and pick them up before going NAH and walking off. Not today though

43,419 · March 17, 2023

12 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

A lot of the Vanguards were a bit so-so: plenty of missing/ squashed mirrors, and those rattling round the acrylic cases unsecured had lost roof lights and other details.

That's a relief... bullets dodged.

This is why you need a roving reporter on the scene 😄

11,014 · March 17, 2023

6 minutes ago, Rover414 said:

Easily over £100 for one of those - Hattons (my local) just got one in for £120 secondhand. If by some sheer luck it remained around, grab it! I'd deffo take it cos it would fill a gap.

Seconded. Jotus FRM1 is rare and worth a fortune. Not interested myself but deffo worth buying at that price. Only two on ebay and one like that is £141.75 with missing mirrors!

33,689 · March 17, 2023

34 minutes ago, Rover414 said:

I wonder how much this was up for? It's something quite rare so shocked in some ways to see it there! @Datsuncog

Ah crap I never noticed that! I didn't know Jotus made their own models but then it's a while since I've been on there.

If @Rover414 doesn't want it and it's a tenner or under I would be interested.

43,419 · March 17, 2023

10 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Right folks, I may have finally gone off the reservation here...

43,419 · March 17, 2023

34 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

Me to. Apparently it was new release for 2013

Manufacturer: Resin Specialist Jotus.com
AEC FRM - London Transport
Fleet number: FRM1
Registration number: KGY 4D
Route number: 284
Destination: Potters Bar Station
Quantity: 300 pieces

I see now. Nobody else has produced a model of this body

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FRM (Front Entrance Routemaster) with Park Royal bodywork in London Transport livery. Seen at London Transport Museum's Depot at Acton Town 2009

In 1964, just before commencement of mainstream production of the RML, the final front-engined Routemasters, AEC started work on a front-entrance, rear-engined prototype, FRM1. Completed in 1966, it saw regular London service, then on London Coaches tour operations, before being withdrawn in 1983. It was unique and nicknamed the Fruitmaster.