Shite in Miniature II

[eddyramrod]

5 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said:

Anyone planning on visiting the Toy Fair at Haydock Park Racecourse on the 11th February?

 

I didn't even know it was on!  I'll see if I can get my pass stamped...

[flat4alfa]

8 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I thought you meant delete one early and one late indicator on the same casting....

I didn't, but.... if you did have four of each, you could do two extra 'daft-eyed' variations.

Then advertise those as factory error examples

[bunglebus]

Who's holding one of these then?

[bunglebus]

Just fallen down an internet rabbit hole full of early Siku VWs. Goodness me there are some I'd swap several of my kidneys for

Radar control bus

>1959 "lowlight" Karmann Ghia

Split single cab

411

>1957 oval window Beetle

1960s Beetle

Porsche 914/6

Very early barndoor Split bus with no rear window

Type 3 Variant

Slightly later split

I'm fortunate enough to own these two

 

[Datsuncog]

[Split_Pin]

1 hour ago, Datsuncog said:

Yes, a glimmer of hope light on the horizon.

[flat4alfa]

[Datsuncog]

Cold one.

Thermometer still showing -1°C in central Belfast by 7.30.

Not that it deterred this bunch:

Nemesismobile was drawn up by the entrance doors, so I could be assured of company/ competition.

Although initial impressions were less than inspiring...

Hmmm.

Some other automobilia present on the stall, but not much.

Lots of crystal today, but that ain't why I'm here.

Fearing that it was going to be a let-down, I craned around the stall to see if there was anything worth sticking around for...

Not exactly the stuff of wonders, but you never know what's lurking...

[flat4alfa]

=

 

[Datsuncog]

Eventually, the Alphabites box was hauled up and ceremoniously placed upon a wheelie bin for our delectation.

As is the custom.

A bit of a mixed box, it's true...

Quite a bit of modern rubbish, but carefully sieving to the bottom revealed some items of interest...

Quite a few 50s/ 60s Lesneys, albeit most of them have been on the receiving end of a tickle with the Humbrols at some point.

Some more than others.

Vinyl roof on the E-Type was fairly well rendered, it has to be said.

Some Benbros veteran/ horse drawn vehicles were also in the mix.

I mean, it's not total rubbish - but it's not really stuff we haven't seen before.

Husky Buick Electra was complete, but came with a lovely coat of mud.

I did manage to reunite the chassis and tipper bed for this Morestone item, though.

Different wheels fore and aft - dunno if this was by design or error.

Desirability here is fair to middling, so really it all comes down to price...

It's not a 50p box.

It's not a £1 box.

Seemingly, we're talking £2 - £3 a go here...

[flat4alfa]

Commer Karrier Coca Cola please 

Better than the one back here

[flat4alfa]

W R Jacob and Co Leyland please

 

Never had one and is 60 yrs old

[Datsuncog]

There were a few curiosities, mind:

This Tonka Winnebago, for one.

With an opening hatch on the back, curiously.

Not in bad overall nick either, but a meaty tenner on this one.

EFSI Mercedes coach was ok too, and quite nice for just being solid colours.

Husky Thunderbird had a nick out of the screen, but was otherwise alright.

Summer BMW 3.0 CSL was a bit approximate, but still quite charming.

And then there was another box...

[Datsuncog]

Vee-Dubs a-go-go, it seems.

In variable quality and desirability also.

Fair few modern Matchbox Bugs in here:

Plus this travesty:

Copyright-avoidant changes to lights, to avoid cross letter from the Wolfsburg legal team?

Made by the enigmatic 'S' company, like that Caprice peelermobile last week.

Hongwell Cabrio in 1/43 wasn't bad, though.

Husky and Lesney efforts could have been better...

[flat4alfa]

Paging @FakeConcern

[Tenmil Socket]

WOB

[Hertz]

4 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

Vee-Dubs a-go-go, it seems.

In variable quality and desirability also.

Fair few modern Matchbox Bugs in here:

Plus this travesty:

Copyright-avoidant changes to lights, to avoid cross letter from the Wolfsburg legal team?

Made by the enigmatic 'S' company, like that Caprice peelermobile last week.

Hongwell Cabrio in 1/43 wasn't bad, though.

Husky and Lesney efforts could have been better...

Still after one of these Polistil Snow covered Bug if one is lurking in that Beetle Box?

[Datsuncog]

And that was really the sum of the excitement for the day...

I got a bit excited to clock an early-box Universal era Matchbox, but I don't really need another one of these.

Corgi missile trailer was in reasonable shape, but I don't have a missile (or the matching Land Rover from the set):

Lesney crane was quite clean, though.

I pulled out a few of interest...

But most of them I ended up putting back.

For a quid, yes... for £3, hmmm... maybe not.

It's getting to late-on in January, and tat-funds are low.

A quick spin around the rest of the stalls didn't reveal very much - the Charity Stall had this Supervan in its Case of Dreams...

And yet another Corgi carry-case:

But that was really the height of it.

So! Will go back for a final wander, and see what's what...

[Datsuncog]

2 minutes ago, Hertz said:

Still after one of these Polistil Snow covered Bug if one is lurking in that Beetle Box?

I had a good look through just in case there was anything of interest down at the bottom, but sadly nothing like that Polistil! Mostly just Bburago/ Maisto/ no-name tat.

[Datsuncog]

19 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

Commer Karrier Coca Cola please 

 

17 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

W R Jacob and Co Leyland please

 

Will head back over shortly and see if they're still there!

[flat4alfa]

Corgi SuperVan is the first release in case anyone is interested

Before the changed graphic to 'Superman' and put the later wheels on

How much? 

[Datsuncog]

5 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

Corgi SuperVan is the first release in case anyone is interesred

Before the changed graphic to 'Superman' and put the later wheels on

How much? 

He's asking £15 for it.

[Datsuncog]

Okay, some items procured... and now I'll really have to head home and try to warm my feet up, as they appear to have turned into blocks of ice...

[flat4alfa]

Just looked at my shelf and this E Type is in better condition than the one here

So I would have to say yes for £3

After all it is pushing 60 years old 

[andrew e]

Can’t believe inflation has hit the 50p box! Will happily home the chipperfields crate if it’s unwanted though 👍 

[flat4alfa]

The Corgi Thunderbird Missile Carrier  could be bought separately from the towing Land Rover

So might just be the missile itself to find.  Unless it was already launched. 

[FakeConcern]

If it's there next week, then yes please

Funny I saw a cheap trailer at the last toy fair, but didn't bother as I thought I'd never see the cage!

[flat4alfa]

1 hour ago, Datsuncog said:

Not exactly the stuff of wonders, but you never know what's lurking...

[flat4alfa]

1 hour ago, Datsuncog said:

Eventually, the Alphabites box was hauled up and ceremoniously placed upon a wheelie bin for our delectation.

As is the custom.

A bit of a mixed box, it's true...

Quite a bit of modern rubbish, but carefully sieving to the bottom revealed some items of interest...

Quite a few 50s/ 60s Lesneys, albeit most of them have been on the receiving end of a tickle with the Humbrols at some point.

Some more than others.

Vinyl roof on the E-Type was fairly well rendered, it has to be said.

Some Benbros veteran/ horse drawn vehicles were also in the mix.

I mean, it's not total rubbish - but it's not really stuff we haven't seen before.

Husky Buick Electra was complete, but came with a lovely coat of mud.

I did manage to reunite the chassis and tipper bed for this Morestone item, though.

Different wheels fore and aft - dunno if this was by design or error.

I think I should have grabbed that Budgie Morestone Foden Dumper.  There is another in the box in another photo, with dumper missing too.  Wheels are correct.

This colour scheme was exclusive to the Esso Petrol coupon campaign.  1957-61

Excellent site on these by Nicholas Martin: https://www.diecastvintagetoys.co.uk/esso-petrol-pump-series

[bunglebus]

1 hour ago, Datsuncog said:

pulled out a few of interest...

But most of them I ended up putting back.

I'd have the Lesney VW bus for £3

Market blokey seems to have a Beetle infestation - what's the black oval? Interested possibly