bunglebus Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 16 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: Officially sponsored tat-hunting trainers: ON. Is that some sort of tactic to blend in? Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 41 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: Bit less snowy this morning, it's true. Kinda misty, though. Officially sponsored tat-hunting trainers: ON. I do wonder if The Nemisis is a member of a forum/Facebook page who tries to explain to his friends about the guy who keeps taking photos of everything.... AndyW201, Remspoor, andrew e and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Well then - despite getting a clear run in, and managing to park directly outside the market, I was not the first to today's Tat Table. As feared a few weeks back, The Nemesis did not take kindly to me besting him over the Rockets Capri and Gamdakoor Impala, so presumably now has his alarm set for 4.30 to ensure maximum diecast opportunity. Hell's teeth, it was only 7.45 and he already had a sizeable stack set aside at the back of the stall. 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. He'd also dibsed an early Corgi Classics Mk1 Lotus Cortina, that blue Series 1 P6 under discussion yesterday, and the red Mk1 Granada that I'd kinda had an eye on. Must be £100+ there, easily. Yeah, this is kinda getting out of my league, somewhat. Talk about an arms race. *Sigh*... Looks like this is the only Roman Bronze I'll be getting my paws on today... But! All maudlins aside, here's what there actually was left: Plenty of police Vanguards, though the boxes are a bit rumpled and foxed. Assorted Atlas reworking of Vanguards police castings, plus civilian castings. Top left is a Jaguar XJ12, upside down. More oldish Vanguards, Atlas and a stray Oxford or two. There doesn't seem to be anything here that anyone had asked me to keep an eye out for Some rally stuff - P6 and A40 - and vans. First sweep's always a bit messy, as the stuff's usually just whacked into the crates any old how, and it takes me a while to straighten them all up. That's a bit better. Another johnny-come-lately box then put in an appearance: I'd hoped there might be some treasures therein, but not really. I don't know why there's a Vanguards Anglia in a Schabak box - just one of many mysteries... Cararama 1/43 all rattling round loose in their boxes. Also some late 1990s twin sets, priced at £15. And this Haynes tie-in, also £15. There were also a few loose items - but mainly just last week's stuff. Corgi Classics were very dusty and missing mirrors and wipers etc. And there were some loose Hot Wheels and similar. 'And similar' encompassing these no-names: And that was... kinda that, I'm afraid. Ah well. Some you win, some you lose. FakeConcern, bunglebus, danthecapriman and 6 others 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 I have to be honest, after last night's frantic die cast sales action I'm glad there's nothing I want. Check please! FakeConcern, eddyramrod and Datsuncog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 8 hours ago, bunglebus said: You learn something new every day. I mentioned when I found the new Hot Wheels 72 Stingray that I liked the headlights being made as part of the glazing. It seems it has another trick up its sleeve too This one does the same apparently I've seen no mention of this anywhere before, nothing on the pack. If there's a moving part it's usually shown as a diagram on the back. Hopefully there will be others, Trans-O-Lite isn't dead! How odd that this feature isn't advertised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 MiniMinorMk3, eddyramrod and AndyW201 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 There is plenty there that I would like But finding the tenners isn't feasible We do now know that Nemesis must be running an eBay resale shop somewhere as it's not just loose playworn restorables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 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? Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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. AndyW201, danthecapriman, MiniMinorMk3 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted 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! Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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... andrew e and AndyW201 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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! Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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 Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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. bunglebus, MiniMinorMk3, AndyW201 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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! bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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 ! eddyramrod, Datsuncog, AndyW201 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover414 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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 Split_Pin and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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... MiniMinorMk3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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 sierraman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover414 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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. andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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 AndyW201, danthecapriman, Datsuncog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Right folks, I may have finally gone off the reservation here... Reluctant Adult, bunglebus, AndyW201 and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted 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 # 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. bunglebus, andrew e, Remspoor and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 21 hours ago, flat4alfa said: What's that on the left? One of my more successful custom jobs. Remspoor, morrisoxide, Datsuncog and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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