Shite in Miniature II

[danthecapriman]

  On 17/09/2024 at 15:33, Lord Sterling said:

How much do you want? I've already got several myself, but if cheap enough then why not?

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£15 posted??

[bunglebus]

Had a bit of a bumper day today, in missions in London but with hours to spare in between - so lots of shops were visited. Home Bargains and BuM well stocked but nothing new

However - Tesco had a new case of Hot Wheels, as did the Poundland on the same estate, plus Sainsbury's came up trumps with Matchbox multipacks

But that's not all - video call from the Mrs netted a load more from a Tesco restock at home, hopefully she'll send me a pic in a bit as I'm not home until Friday PM now. The hunt will continue in Cardiff over the next few days (once I drive there later tonight) and then Liverpool on Friday!

[bunglebus]

Hot Wheels haul by the Mrs

[AndyW201]

  On 17/09/2024 at 14:45, danthecapriman said:

I just got these from abroad too.

All as new but unboxed Corgi Vanguard’s Cavalier SRI’s. 
I was looking for one, but found a seller in China selling these in a lot so decided 5 is always better than 1 right!?

Im going to keep a couple for myself, but anyone fancy one?

@AndyW201?

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Oh! An Astro Silver Mk2? Yes please Dan if you've one spare.

[danthecapriman]

  On 17/09/2024 at 21:36, AndyW201 said:

Oh! An Astro Silver Mk2? Yes please Dan if you've one spare.

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One’s got your name on it!👍   
There’s no box or certificates with them but they are otherwise mint.

Theres potentially three available. I’ll keep one as it comes, then repaint another one for my own collection.  
If nobody wants the remaining two I’ll code 3 them too!

[Lord Sterling]

  On 17/09/2024 at 15:47, danthecapriman said:

£15 posted??

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Nice. I'll be honest, I'd have had one off you but I've been getting steadily more ill over the last couple of days which means I have to take time off work so things are gonna be very tight in the next month.

[danthecapriman]

  On 18/09/2024 at 00:08, Lord Sterling said:

Nice. I'll be honest, I'd have had one off you but I've been getting steadily more ill over the last couple of days which means I have to take time off work so things are gonna be very tight in the next month.

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Hope it’s nothing serious…

If you want one, I can happily send you one and just give me something later when you can? I’m in no rush for the money! 

Totally up to you👍

[AndyW201]

  On 17/09/2024 at 21:54, danthecapriman said:

One’s got your name on it!👍   
There’s no box or certificates with them but they are otherwise mint.

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Thats no bother Dan. I've already got the Helios blue version which came as part of the centenary set, so obviously that came unboxed. Any Vauxhall for the collection is always welcome!

Interesting that they've all come with the mirrors attached, which is a good thing. This silver version came out in 2009 which was the era of the re released yellow cardboard box packaging, and the mirrors were supplied seperately in the vac-formed insert inside.

Amazing how these batches of unsold models are still turning up so long after release.

[Lord Sterling]

  On 18/09/2024 at 08:11, danthecapriman said:

Hope it’s nothing serious…

If you want one, I can happily send you one and just give me something later when you can? I’m in no rush for the money! 

Totally up to you👍

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Yeah go on then, thank you! Will hopefully get some models I brought back from le Bruxelles shipped off to some shiters this week. 

[RoadworkUK]

GWAN DAN. Sign me up if you have a spare Cav, please, if just to get a lasting memento of that SRI130 graphic.

Makes a natural companion to the 1:43 Sierra Ghia, too.

[Christine]

I want one !  If any left ...

 

Swap for mk1 Fiesta ? 

 

[MiniMinorMk3]

  On 16/09/2024 at 17:02, andy18s said:

The Manta is a wierd 1. Made from resin I think but no markings at all.

The axle location parts are interesting to say the least,small nuts and a strip of sticky tape for the rear..

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That looks like it's built from a kit by the likes of Record. However, to me it looks like the kit was not complete nd the builder has used parts from here and there, especially the bright jewels for head lamps.

[danthecapriman]

  On 18/09/2024 at 10:29, Christine said:

I want one !  If any left ...

 

Swap for mk1 Fiesta ? 

 

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Oooh…

If you want to swap I’ll definitely do that for one!?

 

Ill PM everyone that wanted one this evening for address and all that shizzle.

 

  On 18/09/2024 at 09:15, AndyW201 said:

Thats no bother Dan. I've already got the Helios blue version which came as part of the centenary set, so obviously that came unboxed. Any Vauxhall for the collection is always welcome!

Interesting that they've all come with the mirrors attached, which is a good thing. This silver version came out in 2009 which was the era of the re released yellow cardboard box packaging, and the mirrors were supplied seperately in the vac-formed insert inside.

Amazing how these batches of unsold models are still turning up so long after release.

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I did wonder why the mirrors were attached. One of them has had one knocked off but no bother (I’ll keep that one for myself!) 

I wonder why they’ve not been sold if they were run in 2009!? That’s a long time! Unless they’re clearance from the factory storage or something?

[andy18s]

  On 18/09/2024 at 10:51, MiniMinorMk3 said:

That looks like it's built from a kit by the likes of Record. However, to me it looks like the kit was not complete nd the builder has used parts from here and there, especially the bright jewels for head lamps.

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It's not a 400,just a standard Manta.

It is very well done,nice seat detailing but the axle mounting is a bit odd.

[danthecapriman]

Here’s a few closer pics of the Chavaliers!

Lovely things they are!

[RoadworkUK]

Entirely lush. Would be nice to see one next to Vanguards' pre-facelift MK2 Cavalier CD.

[MiniMinorMk3]

  On 18/09/2024 at 11:25, andy18s said:

It's not a 400,just a standard Manta.

It is very well done,nice seat detailing but the axle mounting is a bit odd.

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That kind of axel fitting is par for the course for some of the more basic resin kits from the past. The builder has added the nuts to stop the axels from moving. If I had built it I would have glued the axles as I don't tend to drive my built kits around on the carpet.

 

Here's some more examples of resin kits with just metal rods that fit into slots in the castings.

[bunglebus]

Just got back from exploring various retail parks around Cardiff. Most places such as B+M, Home Bargains, Smyths, Poundland etc are same old

Tony Hawk Skate themed Cruise Bruiser stayed on the peg

As did a new batch of the larger pull-back range

(If they made more licenced versions I think they'd sell well)

Asda had a few interesting Majorettes 

But - Tesco and especially Aldi came up trumps with Hot Wheels, think I've spent more than I've earned today! BRB...

[bunglebus]

What have we got here then? A recoloured Corvette for a start

The 90s are represented by this Ford SVT Lightning 

I like the dune daddy. Obviously inspired by beach buggies of the 60s and 70s

Treasure Hunt version of the Transit Connect is certainly interesting 

But is it as good as the Supervan?

Lovely recoloured Honda

Tooned RX-3 - there are a few similar ones in this mix too 

Ford GT recolour 

Another 90s release, with era correct graphics

Recoloured Vespa

And Chevelle - afternoon sun revealed this is actually a light metallic gold, not yellow

Lambo

Chiron

Recoloured '57 also shimmers nicely in this light

Now this is special - but I did have to laugh at the "Roughroads" livery, clearly meant to be Rothmans, but we can't encourage kiddiwinks to smoke now, can we?

Another Porsche, latest version of the ever popular 911 keyring

Got a Godzilla, definitely got to look through this mix before any other collectors!

Recoloured Hirohata - such a lovely casting, one is in my project pile of course

Ford GT40

Another tooned one, which will get lined up with the regular version at some point - also has tiny 3 spoke wheels, I'm hoping Mattel release the slot mags in this diameter, perfect for customising older castings to match the scale better

I love this Studebaker casting

GT86 in a good looking Hot Wheels livery - no idea whose name is on the card

BMW wagon looking good in red

As does the Porsche 904

Another red recolour, Dodge looks great and is crying out for Real Riders and a detail job

Max Steel is a generic but very model A/B Roadster 

LUV looking good

Cuda Art Car

180SX works well in blue with white wheels

Another red recolour! C10

One more recolour, IB Buzz this time

And a new casting I've been itching to get my hands on, Drag Merc

Not quite done yet though, picked up a new colour of the pull-back, larger scale 914

Here are the two Matchbox 5 packs from yesterday 

Lastly (honest), a new colour for the Monster Trucks Mayers Manx - will the Barbie theme mean it sells better than the pink Dodge Charger that seemed to hang around for ages?

[Spottedlaurel]

I don't think I'd go for that many of the latest release, but certainly another 2-3 there that I haven't already got and 'need' to look out for.

Today's finds:

New stock of Moving Parts at Sainsbury's in Bury St Edmunds, they also had green Range Rovers. I'd prefer not to have the Harry Potter tie-in on the Anglia, but it seemed remarkable enough to find one in a normal shop. Cefiro from Sainsbury's in Thetford, as per the other week it didn't scan but this time rather than refusing to sell it to me they just scanned another Majorette at £3. This one can go to Miss SL's BF.

And a box arrived from @bunglebus today, thanks!

[bunglebus]

Another day, another Aldi 

Scrambler for motorcycle mate

Black Audi looks great

But this was the one I really wanted to find, Treasure Hunt Delorean 

[bunglebus]

Oh and the Mrs has just found a P case in Entertainer, so I have even more waiting for me at home 🙂

[danthecapriman]

  On 19/09/2024 at 09:01, bunglebus said:

Oh and the Mrs has just found a P case in Entertainer, so I have even more waiting for me at home 🙂

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😄 it’s funny how you’ve managed to ‘train’ the Mrs to look out for the different cases so she can hunt them down for you!

[bunglebus]

She hunts for toy cars while I look for weird ornamental pigs in charity shops for her, fair's fair

[Tenmil Socket]

Matchbox No. 7 - VW Golf - 1976

I always thought it was odd for this car to have surf boards on the roof rack.

Therefore, have the Northern version... Roger Postlethwaite visiting his local B&Q to pick up some lengths of 2x2 timber to fix the shed in his allotment.

 

[sierraman]

  On 19/09/2024 at 10:02, bunglebus said:

She hunts for toy cars while I look for weird ornamental pigs in charity shops for her, fair's fair

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The wife moans about their presence in the house but in fairness she does video call me when she’s in Poundland etc and lets me drag her to swap meets etc. 

[Split_Pin]

  On 19/09/2024 at 10:37, Tenmil Socket said:

Matchbox No. 7 - VW Golf - 1976

I always thought it was odd for this car to have surf boards on the roof rack.

Therefore, have the Northern version... Roger Postlethwaite visiting his local B&Q to pick up some lengths of 2x2 timber to fix the shed in his allotment.

 

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That's an absolutely tremendous idea! I have some really wee zip ties that are no use for anything 1/1 related so I'm going to find something suitable to tie to the roof rack of mine now.

[Tenmil Socket]

  On 19/09/2024 at 11:33, Split_Pin said:

That's an absolutely tremendous idea! I have some really wee zip ties that are no use for anything 1/1 related so I'm going to find something suitable to tie to the roof rack of mine now.

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How about a sofa out of a dolls house 🤔

[Split_Pin]

  On 19/09/2024 at 11:35, Tenmil Socket said:

How about a sofa out of a dolls house 🤔

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1/12 scale - too big 😅

[bunglebus]

  On 19/09/2024 at 11:33, Split_Pin said:

That's an absolutely tremendous idea! I have some really wee zip ties that are no use for anything 1/1 related so I'm going to find something suitable to tie to the roof rack of mine now.

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