Shite in Miniature II

[Spottedlaurel]

Popped into nearby town yesterday, nothing of interest in Sainsbury's, Poundland or an independent toy shop, but found this little selection in a secondhand/antiques shop:

Always good to get more Majorettes, especially in the case of the BX 4 TC which is a new one to me. First time I've found the pickup with a canopy, though I wonder if it's the correct one here? Matchbox Mercedes and Firebird SE are more nice examples of the road cars they were doing back then, the latter is from 1982 and says Made in England so must be one of the last they launched here?

[eddyramrod]

That canopy on the pickup is correct, yes.  I remember seeing them new and thinking it looked taller than it needed to.

[sierraman]

58 minutes ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Popped into nearby town yesterday, nothing of interest in Sainsbury's, Poundland or an independent toy shop, but found this little selection in a secondhand/antiques shop:

Always good to get more Majorettes, especially in the case of the BX 4 TC which is a new one to me. First time I've found the pickup with a canopy, though I wonder if it's the correct one here? Matchbox Mercedes and Firebird SE are more nice examples of the road cars they were doing back then, the latter is from 1982 and says Made in England so must be one of the last they launched here?

Supposedly some of the ROW bound ones continued in the U.K. for a while after 1982. 

[flat4alfa]

On 04/01/2025 at 07:59, Spottedlaurel said:

First time I've found the pickup with a canopy, though I wonder if it's the correct one here?

Yes Majorette no.225 Dodge Pickup Safari

Myriad of colours to seek out but I stopped at one of these

[Spottedlaurel]

So it looks like the olive green canopy did come with the colourful versions, I wondered if it was a specific to a military variant.

I've never yet found a particularly complete version, despite now having a few. They're a bit like the Corgi Juniors Buick in that there are so many variations.

[bunglebus]

10 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

Yes Majorette no.225 DODGE PICKUP SAFARI

 

I've seen them referred to as a few different marques, but aren't they a generic casting? Lovely things though, two different front ends to find as well as different body styles

 

[Split_Pin]

9 hours ago, eddyramrod said:

How interesting!

The actual, genuine PLV 28T, in 1996.  How do I know that?  Because it was my car!  The back number plate is on my wall outside right now.

Waa, confusion continues! A GL with round headlights.

Also, what are the chances on the number plate! I presume the model one is perhaps an Eastern European plate?

[155V6]

I have a few Majorette pickups,it's my favourite casting of theirs

[danthecapriman]

25 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

Waa, confusion continues! A GL with round headlights.

Also, what are the chances on the number plate! I presume the model one is perhaps an Eastern European plate?

I’m sure an original style 244/5 GL should have round lights? It was that type that were discontinued for the facelift like my 79 model. 
Small square lights were a DL only feature. Although I’m sure I’ve seen them on non DL cars so maybe they’re easier to get as replacements than round lights so get retrofitted?

@MiniMinorMk3

That PremiumX 244 looks exactly like the one I’ve got, but mines red (I’m 99% sure it’s red anyway!). I need to find it now!

[bunglebus]

33 minutes ago, 155V6 said:

I have a few Majorette pickups,it's my favourite casting of theirs

Snow plough! Never seen that one, looks like the part off the Unimog?

 

[bunglebus]

A few more cars arrived today. This one was badly listed so slipped under the radar I think

KP-1 version of the Caper Cart, sadly not as good as I'd hoped

Don't know what this is doing here, I don't collect Galanite 

[MiniMinorMk3]

Here's a couple more 200 Series Volvos that I have had pass through my hands.

NEO 242 DL Square Light/Flat Bonnet.

Face lift rear.

The 242 was never sold in the UK.

MiniChamps 240 GL Norwegian Police. Oblong Lights and Raised Bonnet.

MaxiChamps Volvo 240 GL Estate. 

Late model with flush fit rear window.

[155V6]

2 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Snow plough! Never seen that one, looks like the part off the Unimog?

 

Yes,the part is the same

I was sure that all the pickups had the hole for the plough,but looking through some of mine,it seems random whether they do or not

 

[danthecapriman]

59 minutes ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

Here's a couple more 200 Series Volvos that I have had pass through my hands.

NEO 242 DL Square Light/Flat Bonnet.

Face lift rear.

The 242 was never sold in the UK.

MiniChamps 240 GL Norwegian Police. Oblong Lights and Raised Bonnet.

MaxiChamps Volvo 240 GL Estate. 

Late model with flush fit rear window.

Somewhere here is a 242 but I can’t remember the make. Don’t think it’s a NEO though. I’m sure it’s silver with some cool period striping.

Had a quick look where I thought the 244 was but it’s not there. Must be in another box! 
But, I did find a PremiumX Volvo 780.

Fresh out of a box in the conservatory hence why the glazing is slightly steamed up!

Ive had that model some years now. Can’t remember where it came from or how much it cost, but you can clearly see the quality and finish difference between this and the partwork versions.

[bunglebus]

Today on The Shiny Show

Not a bad casting, a few bits to tidy up though.

Base and interior having a peroxide bath and the UV treatment 

Picked up a charity shop bag containing a Race Bait 308 color changer 

And a wonderfully shonky Universal Mercedes

[ETCHY]

6 hours ago, 155V6 said:

I have a few Majorette pickups,it's my favourite casting of theirs

Any chance of a look at a few please ?

 

[Tenmil Socket]

2 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Today on The Shiny Show

Not a bad casting, a few bits to tidy up though.

Base and interior having a peroxide bath and the UV treatment 

Picked up a charity shop bag containing a Race Bait 308 color changer 

And a wonderfully shonky Universal Mercedes

Great casting on the Transit!

[155V6]

35 minutes ago, ETCHY said:

Any chance of a look at a few please ?

 

I'll pop some up tomorrow when the light's better

[sheffcortinacentre]

14 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Popped into nearby town yesterday, nothing of interest in Sainsbury's, Poundland or an independent toy shop, but found this little selection in a secondhand/antiques shop:

Always good to get more Majorettes, especially in the case of the BX 4 TC which is a new one to me. First time I've found the pickup with a canopy, though I wonder if it's the correct one here? Matchbox Mercedes and Firebird SE are more nice examples of the road cars they were doing back then, the latter is from 1982 and says Made in England so must be one of the last they launched here?

The BX4tc was citreons cancelled group B car ( 205 T16) only a handful were made.

[bunglebus]

Had a variation pointed out to me - Toe Joe comes with early

Or late booms 

The end is either a square or cross shape.

Those two cars were in a lot I bought, and I got rid of one as they were in very similar condition. I wonder if I kept the more unusual early version at the top?

[Lord Sterling]

Got this delivered yesterday. Dinky Princess:

Also, got this for sale. Not overly fond of it. £5er including postage?

[sierraman]

1 hour ago, Lord Sterling said:

Got this delivered yesterday. Dinky Princess:

Also, got this for sale. Not overly fond of it. £5er including postage?

I have one of those range rovers, what’s the hole for in the back window do you think?

[eddyramrod]

That Princess looks like new!  Well found there.  I think Dinky made a pretty good job of matching Reynard Metallic too, didn't it suit the car?

[Lord Sterling]

1 hour ago, sierraman said:

I have one of those range rovers, what’s the hole for in the back window do you think?

Not a clue. Given it has a prominent towbar, I guess it's something to do with whatever its supposed to tow. I've seen a couple with caravans attached and others with other things attached.

1 hour ago, eddyramrod said:

That Princess looks like new!  Well found there.  I think Dinky made a pretty good job of matching Reynard Metallic too, didn't it suit the car?

Yes, looking at the prices, the metallic coloured ones seem to go for a lot more than the white ones. I managed to get this for a discounted price. Not massively cheap but I realise that finding a cheap one in this condition is very unlikely. 

[Split_Pin]

The Dinky Princess is absolutely ace in my opinion. They got it just right.

I've got a white and black MIB example and what was a tatty Reynard one which I resprayed Ford Bermuda Blue in the mid 1990s. A typical 'auction-ready' blowover of the day 😂

[junkyarddog]

Was supposed to be going to a local Toy fair today,but snow has put paid to that.

Probably just as well,too much stuff!

 

 

[Blue 850]

1 hour ago, junkyarddog said:

Was supposed to be going to a local Toy fair today,but snow has put paid to that.

Probably just as well,too much stuff!

 

 

I made it down from Galway to Limerick, a few of the traders from the south had to turn back because of snow,  localised blizzard near Shannon on way  back covered the motorway, someone put their van  in the centre barrier. I got a really nice Majorette Ritmo, 5 in 2nd photo all from the €1 tray, Schuco Mercedes C111 is a lovely little thing

[junkyarddog]

4 minutes ago, Blue 850 said:

€1 tray, Schuco Mercedes C111 is a lovely little thing

Oh my,that's nice.

[andrew e]

So’s the Siku GT40!

[andrew e]

Late, late birthday present arrived yesterday, Tamiya 956 1/10 kit. All pieces will live in box till spring time though, as it needs good weather for painting.