Shite in Miniature II

[Split_Pin]

Exactly!

[Datsuncog]

Tension levels: MAX

[bunglebus]

Anyone else trying to zoom in and ID the cars?

[TheOtherStu]

22 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

It doesn't exactly feel like sanity, but I've just been over to the Invacar thread so... point taken.

I don't generally read that thread, because it's not my bag and it's always been a bit odd, but OMFG. That's a slow moving car crash over the last couple of days.

I think a couple of people in there might have had a scoop or two, particularly the Father Jack figure throwing his toys around.

[Datsuncog]

Well, after a bit of further faffing, the cars were indeed placed on the tray...

But - tragically - there's not much new to be seen.

Well-worn Majorette Dodge pickup, Corgi bin lorry and Batchelor's Peas Mk3 Transit were the highlights...

Matchbox BMW E30 cabrio is no better than the one I have, though might make a reasonable resto.

Corgi Juniors AMC Pacer was reasonable enough, but no more than that. Probably worth the 50p asked, though.

But then... as I snapped away and prodded... Alan advised he had some older boxed stuff behind the stall I might want to take a look at.

Naturally, my mind pinged straight to:

But, alas, the Tat Gods were laughing heartily today...

I thanked him for his time.

But I did make a small purchase anyway, for the ever-growing box of stuff that I'm telling myself is definitely for my brother's kids.

Seems rude to pass up some tidyish Matchbox, no?

Bronco seems to be from a 5-Pack, too.

But! Time it ticks on, and I really ought to shuffle into the office, so I can freely weep in relative privacy...

But - this ain't over.

[The_Equalizer]

6 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

Well, after a bit of further faffing, the cars were indeed placed on the tray...

But - tragically - there's not much new to be seen.

Well-worn Majorette Dodge pickup, Corgi bin lorry and Bachelor's Peas Mk3 Transit were the highlights...

Matchbox BMW E30 cabrio is no better than the one I have, though might make a reasonable resto.

Corgi Juniors AMC Pacer was reasonable enough, but no more than that. Probably worth the 50p asked, though.

But then... as I snapped away and prodded... Alan advised he had some older boxed stuff behind the stall I might want to take a look at.

Naturally, my mind went straight to:

But, alas, the Tat Gods were laughing heartily today...

I thanked him for his time.

But I did make a small purchase anyway, for the ever-growing box of stuff that I'm telling myself is definitely for my brother's kids.

Seems rude to pass up some tidy Matchbox, no?

But! Time it ticks on, and I really ought to shuffle into the office, so I can freely weep in relative privacy...

But this ain't over.

Isn't this the stuff that goes through Bloomfield Auction on a Tuesday? 😉 In fact, I nearly came and looked for you in St. George's, but the kids needed dropping at summer camp. Happy hunting.

[NorfolkNWeigh]

Hate to see a 70’s Corgi Junior left behind with the modern Chineses shit, so if you happened to pick the Pacer up or are going back I wouldn’t mind it falling into my box. thanks.

[flat4alfa]

36 minutes ago, The_Equalizer said:

Isn't this the stuff that goes through Bloomfield Auction on a Tuesday? 😉 

TAT TUESDAY? 

NEW EVENT

[danthecapriman]

@Datsuncog

If your going back… 

And that red Matchbox Chevy Caprice is still available Id like it please. It’ll be a good repaint candidate for later!

[Datsuncog]

1 hour ago, NorfolkNWeigh said:

Hate to see a 70’s Corgi Junior left behind with the modern Chineses shit, so if you happened to pick the Pacer up or are going back I wouldn’t mind it falling into my box. thanks.

 

1 hour ago, danthecapriman said:

If your going back… And that red Matchbox Chevy Caprice is still available Id like it please. It’ll be a good repaint candidate for later!

Sure thing!

I'm currently stewing here, wondering if maybe something befell Market Blokey like his van broke down yesterday afternoon on the way over to St George's - but he got it fixed it this morning, and he's now arrived late and is busy ladling out mint boxed '70s Lesneys for a pound or something...

So YES, I'll be heading back over in about an hour or so. If only to stop myself going loopy altogether with my tat-fevered imagination.

Will see what's what on Alan's Tray Of Dreams then!

 

2 hours ago, The_Equalizer said:

Isn't this the stuff that goes through Bloomfield Auction on a Tuesday? 😉 In fact, I nearly came and looked for you in St. George's, but the kids needed dropping at summer camp. Happy hunting.

It might be... from speaking to Alan, he seems to acquire his stuff from various car boot sales in the Cambridgeshire area whenever he's over visiting his son - unless he's trying to put me off the scent, the old scallywag...

You can't trust anyone these days.

Any yes, if you're ever passing the market on a Friday do give me a rattle!

[flat4alfa]

The Matchbox Chev Caprice is is so over tyred it looks daft. Ideal* candidate for Thin Superfast wheel conversion.

[MiniMinorMk3]

13 hours ago, FakeConcern said:

Although Mrs Concern now has a Corgi Thames Anglia ice cream van, I was never a fan of it as a child for the reason that I'd never seen a real one & I still haven't.

 

The last time I spotted an Anglia Ice Cream was at the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power in 2016

also spotted this cow stuck on a Bedford CA

[bunglebus]

22 minutes ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

Ooh

[flat4alfa]

Ooh II

[danthecapriman]

Great isn’t it when people you know go shopping and spot things they know you’d like! 
 

Absolutely lovely looking model this is! I’ve never seen this casting before and didn’t know they made them so a nice little surprise. Is it a 23 release?

[MiniMinorMk3]

OOH III (Time for crepes)

OOH IV (Flipping Burgers)

OOH V (Dinner, Dinner, Batman)

 

 

Pink

Blue

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Blue

 

[bunglebus]

Marx Taunus has the usual for the time fairly big casting lines

Which I'm removing as best I can

[flat4alfa]

36 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Great isn’t it when people you know go shopping and spot things they know you’d like! 

Absolutely lovely looking model this is! I’ve never seen this casting before and didn’t know they made them so a nice little surprise. Is it a 23 release?

All I get bought is daft socks

Yes 1957 Ford Country Sedan new for 2023

Nice throw-back complement for the 1956 Ford Country Sedan back in 1957-60 and sold as Ford Station Wagon (31-A)

Which could be dressed in a similar scheme

[Datsuncog]

Right, heading back over marketwards now...

On the unicycle, obvs.

[danthecapriman]

6 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

All I get bought is daft socks

 Yes 1957 Ford Country Sedan new for 2023

Nice throw-back complement for the 1956 Ford Country Sedan back in 1957-60 and sold as American Ford Station Wagon (31-A/B)

Which could be dressed in a similar scheme

Ah yes, I’d forgotten about the original Lesney 56 wagon! I’ve got that one already somewhere. Be nice to compare side by side and see what 60 odd years of progress looks like!😆

[TheOtherStu]

Ah, but Bedford HA ice cream van, a la Car SOS?

 

[danthecapriman]

Hot on the heels of the repro Dinky Galaxie, I decided to splurge out on the Thunderturd too!

This is equally lovely, very nicely made although doesn’t have opening doors, trunk, hood etc that the Galaxie has. Still not sure about the vomit green colour either! Hub caps are very nice too.

Once I’ve got moved and sorted out I’ll dig out the Gamda Koor version for comparison. This is my favourite generation of Thunderbird with that big grill that looks like a mouth! Or a jet engine intake. A 4 door would be nice but I don’t think anyone makes one?

[w00dy]

After being underwhelmed by the price to quality ratio of of the premium offerings in Smyth's, I have stepped onto the slippery slope of buying die cast on eBay.

It's very lovely. 

[flat4alfa]

9 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Ah yes, I’d forgotten about the original Lesney 56 wagon! I’ve got that one already somewhere. Be nice to compare side by side and see what 60 odd years of progress looks like!😆

You could then jump to 1959 with the Matchbox American Ford Station Wagon (31-B 1961-64)

[flat4alfa]

9 minutes ago, TheOtherStu said:

Ah, but Bedford HA ice cream van, a la Car SOS?

 

Oxford Diecast did 1:43 but is so gopping it scares children 

[danthecapriman]

3 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

You could then jump to 1959 with the Matchbox American Ford Station Wagon (31-B 1961-64)

That is still one that I’ve never found. It, and the Austin A55 and Ford Corsair are ones I’m on the lookout for.

[TheOtherStu]

12 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

Oxford Diecast did 1:43 but is so gopping it scares children 

That reminds me of a knock off Thomas the Tank Engine toy I once saw.

Scared the shit out of the kids.

[Split_Pin]

1 hour ago, flat4alfa said:

Oxford Diecast did 1:43 but is so gopping it scares children 

 

[Jon]

About a week ago, some very tempting French Dinky brochures were uploaded here, so I dug out my wife's yoga mat purpose built studio and took some snaps of a diecast emulator:

 

Yes, it's one of those quite soulless Atlas Dinky remodels but in this case, it's of a Berliet Stradair, so I think it's OK.

Rear of the box art demonstrates some very versatile play value.

 

If you count the sub-parts of the load bed, this thing has SIX moving parts!

 

And in true Gallic form, it's a lovely concept, with build quality that doesn't tolerate ham-fistedness.

The novelty of a side tipping bed that tips both left and right, relies on the small sliding tabs each end to (sort of) locate/lock the bed, whilst the central hand crank is the only part of the mechnism that isn't attached to the bed by gravity alone. The problem arises when one tab slides out of place, or you tip the bed, having only moved one. The bed simply ceases to line up, so flaps around loosely - but not enough to fully detach, meaning it's susceptible to damage if handled too roughly. Therefore, I imagine intact original survivors are quite rare...

 

A fair stab has been made of an engine-shaped object up front. Lots of parts are involved in what could've been a very simple toy.

 

Anyway, I have mixed feelings for this recreation, mostly relating to the modern aspect. But this was the first gateway drug diecast purchase 4 or 5 years ago, which reignited my passion, so I guess it has some merits!

 

In fact, I bought 3 more in quick succession shortly after and I'll admit that all 3 have their charms. But aside from the Atlas Galaxie and Thunderbird, I'm not sure that any others would spark a buy these days.

Indeed, I nearly bought a lurid green Thunderbird a while back for about £20, until I thought of what old unusual casting could be bought for the same price, if I waited long enough.

[bunglebus]

Just the one previously enjoyed example here