Shite in Miniature II

[bunglebus]

Second of the three Corgi catalogues I bought, again A4 size, with the background images across two pages

 

[bunglebus]

What seems like an absolute age ago, I ordered this Hot Wheels sELECTIONs Drag Bus. It finally arrived, and is very shiny indeed

My personal preference for these RLC cars is for them to come in the display case like the Kawa Buga Beetle, so you can have a proper look at it and put it back afterwards. Apparently some collectors insist Hot Wheels have to be on a card, nowt queer as folk eh?

[bunglebus]

Definitely another Volkswagen delivery day today. Next up is another Midnight/Zodiac Toys, MK1 Golf GTi

Unusually this one was suffering from a reaction between the rubber tyres and plastic wheels, plus a saggy arse. Fortunately I had a spare set of metal wheels, and I clipped the pull-back motor into the base properly while it was apart

Third of the hat truck was this lovely condition African Safari beetle, a nice find just after the tidy Polizei one the other day

What exactly does that metal pin thing on the right do? I've never worked it out and I've had a few of these in bits. I thought it might help open the bonnet when you push down on the car but it doesn't seem to

This one's a right hooker, so goes very nicely with a similar condition leftie I got not so long ago

[bunglebus]

Lastly, a little job lot of Matchbox - mainly for this set

There were a couple of others in there including these two, customised with what looks like the stickers you used to get with a VHS tape to number them

Tidy enough Mercury police car was also along for the ride. Nice to see Matchbox worked out how to have blue police lights and clear glass, most of the time it seems you get blue glazing in emergency vehicles instead 

Park Lane badge detail 

[Split_Pin]

13 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Definitely another Volkswagen delivery day today. Next up is another Midnight/Zodiac Toys, MK1 Golf GTi

Unusually this one was suffering from a reaction between the rubber tyres and plastic wheels, plus a saggy arse. Fortunately I had a spare set of metal wheels, and I clipped the pull-back motor into the base properly while it was apart

Third of the hat truck was this lovely condition African Safari beetle, a nice find just after the tidy Polizei one the other day

What exactly does that metal pin thing on the right do? I've never worked it out and I've had a few of these in bits. I thought it might help open the bonnet when you push down on the car but it doesn't seem to

This one's a right hooker, so goes very nicely with a similar condition leftie I got not so long ago

The underbonnet pin thing always confused me on my Polizei  one as well.  I also originally thought it was to help open the bonnet but I'm guessing it's where the steering mechanism connects together between the 'wheel'and the steering rack. I briefly thought it was something to do with ease of assembly so the 2 parts connected together after the model is put together by slinding the pin down inside the body. I reckoned it would be a bit fiddly  trying to marry up the base whilst also trying to connect the steering. But the later models like the learner driver had no opening bonnet so how would they assemble that then? A nice wee mystery!

[bunglebus]

I haven't got pics of one in bits, but I think I found four (!) in various states while going through my projects box. I'll have to disassemble one and show how it goes together, maybe someone will explain what that mystery pin actually does!

[bunglebus]

Terrible pics but my local auction house has some cars coming up - and once again I'm busy and can't attend

https://chelmsfordauctionrooms.co.uk/general_auction/general-auction-listing/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJBoj5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHc-D3JL3TpIUgBy-m1UWHE7bNuYRrfltwMH7_C3UKvGDrh11VtDEuqSyfg_aem_fA8Zs3bvthcPoGKwzsgomw

 

[bunglebus]

Went in Sainsbury's yesterday, offer on 5 packs

But they didn't have this new one I was after

Good selection of Majorette and sister company Jada

Smyths had a bit of a restock, mainly F&F silverlines

[bunglebus]

The metal pin on the VWs is supposed to push the bonnet up if you press down on the front wheels, but it takes one hell of an effort and feels like it will break something. Think there was a Jaguar with something similar?

These are right fiddly feckers to assemble, here's how it goes on the base, steel pins locate between the body and base for the wheels to hinge around

Think I have too many in bits

While I was fiddling with that, my roffle win from @FakeConcern arrived

Going to take a while to look through them all but there are a handful I'm very pleased with

[FakeConcern]

8 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

The metal pin on the VWs is supposed to push the bonnet up if you press down on the front wheels, but it takes one hell of an effort and feels like it will break something. Think there was a Jaguar with something similar?

These are right fiddly feckers to assemble, here's how it goes on the base, steel pins locate between the body and base for the wheels to hinge around

Think I have too many in bits

While I was fiddling with that, my roffle win from @FakeConcern arrived

Going to take a while to look through them all but there are a handful I'm very pleased with

Glad you are pleased with the win!

 

The orange Corgi Beetle in your pics was my childhood one that started as a Polizei one and I sort of converted to a rally version. As I had that one from new in the 60s when it worked and I'd taken that plus another one I got from a mate apart I knew it was meant to open the bonnet, but due to being out all day yesterday, I've only just seen this discussion.

[MiniMinorMk3]

10 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Terrible pics but my local auction house has some cars coming up - and once again I'm busy and can't attend

https://chelmsfordauctionrooms.co.uk/general_auction/general-auction-listing/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJBoj5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHc-D3JL3TpIUgBy-m1UWHE7bNuYRrfltwMH7_C3UKvGDrh11VtDEuqSyfg_aem_fA8Zs3bvthcPoGKwzsgomw

 

 

It's tempting to go and pick up a bargain as those have a high chance of going cheap because the auction house does not list on-line and stick loads of pictures on the internet.

Unfortunately according to Bing Crosby I am 284 miles and 4 hours and 43 minutes away, that's a whole day and about £100 in petrol. A bit far on the off chance I might get something cheap to make it worth my while.

[MiniMinorMk3]

A couple more from my Wednesday auction win.

First a pair of Corgi Toys

Little orange Henkel that's been used.

That glass looks a bit low...

because someone has been in and nicked the interior.

There attacked the rivet to extract the seating.

Le Dandy has dropped suspension

A nibble out of the rear bumper.

Still has it's door cards.

Spot lamps have gone from the front.

Tilting seats.

One replacement tyre on the front drivers' side

Superkings Bertone Runabout, the car that inspired the X1/9

Its better side.

Last of this batch is a purple Tonka Buggy

Not too much paint loss

Slight wear on the tyres.

 

[andy18s]

On 13/03/2025 at 11:33, MiniMinorMk3 said:

 

I have still to decide what I am going to do with all the tat I have just acquired, including all those from previous weeks. But anyone who has expressed an interest in any items I will sell I will let them have first dibs on said items.

 

I'd be interested in all the Stalwarts you seem to be collecting,as they seem to be outnumbering the Mini's atm...

[bunglebus]

3 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

It's tempting to go and pick up a bargain as those have a high chance of going cheap because the auction house does not list on-line and stick loads of pictures on the internet.

Unfortunately according to Bing Crosby I am 284 miles and 4 hours and 43 minutes away, that's a whole day and about £100 in petrol. A bit far on the off chance I might get something cheap to make it worth my while.

The one and only time I went, there were a couple of familiar faces from the toy fair buying everything. There was also a very annoying man who I think was coked off his head as he could not stay still for the life of him and was constantly striding around the room, despite it being pretty packed. He put in a ridiculous bid of about £60 on a box of those yellow box petrol station promo pull back cars, which was about twice the current bid. No-one tried to outbid him funny enough 

[eddyramrod]

There's been some painting again...

Then I thought I'd do a little metalwork on one of my Corgi Batmobiles...

Upstairs in my workroom I discovered I had something I didn't know I had: a pair of Corgi Renault Floride Coupes, in quite good condition.  I must have picked them up in different lots at different times, I suppose.  But... which one do I restore?  Or should I do both?  Or neither?   Dilemma!

[junkyarddog]

Today's autojumble finds.

Dinky Plymouth Taxi.

Dinky Range Rover Police.

Corgi Thunderturd.

Nice Dinky D series Tipper. 

First edition KITT.

Some Flying Customs. 

Hare splitter and 1981 Ford Fairmont. 

Hot Wheels Trucks '72 Ford Ranchero.

Dasun 510 wagon. 

Ertl Hazzard County police car.

 

[ambassador84]

Not picture heavy unfortunately as I'm away enjoying the sights of Ireland in a motor home and just using the single photos I take for my Flickr database.

One pic is all you need to feast your eyes on this beautiful 2025 produced Guisval Simca 1200 and no worries about premature rust and tappety engines!

[bunglebus]

Loads of bits and pieces have gone through my little photo booth today, mainly the roffle stuff but also some more job lots I won while bored on eBay

First of all is a tatty but complete Corgi Mercedes SL

I'm not really a Mercedes fan, but this is a nicely made toy. Engine detail, separate lights, tilty seats etc

Next up is a little bit of a rarity, some little tinker didn't appreciate the stripes and gave it a quick once-over in yellow Humbrol

I think you can get the decals for this one fortunately 

What have we here? A Sunnyside Superior Rover SD1, which uses a borrowed Dinky casting with the addition of a pull-back motor. I've got another somewhere that had no tailgate, and a Dinky one fitted perfectly, only difference is a light blue tint to the glazing on the copy

I don't think Dinky did a bad job of the seats in these really

Ideal Evel Knievel Sky Cycle!

[ambassador84]

Guisval 2025 reissue of their Renault Alpine A110. Shonky but strangely charming....

[junkyarddog]

21 minutes ago, ambassador84 said:

 I'm away enjoying the sights of Ireland

You got a good week for it.

[bunglebus]

Other arrivals included some Majorettes, unusual colour Accord

Why is the 5 door Renault 5 so hard to find? Why did they bother making a 3 and a 5 door in the first place?

I've found a few Hot Wheels Hi-Tailers lately, this is the best yet with complete motor bicycles in the bed

Merryweather was in the roffle lot, it's in fine shape complete with plastic extending ladder 

Which only just fits in the booth

I don't think I've ever had a Major Pack M-6 before, quite a nice bit of kit 

But the wheels look comically small 

I've had a couple of these service ramps but never a complete one

No maker's name on this garage, just a couple of wonky "Made in England" stamps on the base - any ideas?

[junkyarddog]

30 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I've had a couple of these service ramps but never a complete one

You still haven't got a complete one,the red plastic hoses are missing 😞

[bunglebus]

A few selected Matchbox 

The old Tractor Shovel soldiered on for a long time didn't it?

Not-a-Corniche Roller with yellow base

Merc SL looking good after a quick adventure around the kitchen sink

Blue Europa seems to be less common than the pink version 

Think this is the best Berlinetta I've found yet

This was the star prize for me in the roffle lot. Mint purple Pontiacs are serious money, I'll take this one all day

Lastly, a Trailer Caravan in a colour I didn't have

Y THO lights 

[bunglebus]

1 minute ago, junkyarddog said:

You still haven't got a complete one,the red plastic hoses are missing 😞

Ah well it's more completerer than the others

[ambassador84]

37 minutes ago, junkyarddog said:

You got a good week for it.

It's been lovely and sunny and I've been told will remain so for most of next week 🤞

[bunglebus]

Last ones for now. Lone Stars are always good to have, especially a complete Zodiac

Alfa just needs a screen

French made Champion is a little oddity, the plastic body seems to be clear under the remains of the paint, I'm half tempted to strip the rest and polish it up like an ancient X-Raycer

[FakeConcern]

2 hours ago, eddyramrod said:

There's been some painting again...

Then I thought I'd do a little metalwork on one of my Corgi Batmobiles...

Upstairs in my workroom I discovered I had something I didn't know I had: a pair of Corgi Renault Floride Coupes, in quite good condition.  I must have picked them up in different lots at different times, I suppose.  But... which one do I restore?  Or should I do both?  Or neither?   Dilemma!

Some great colours being used there Eddy!

I sent you a Renner Floride at some point so I expect one of them is that one...

42 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Other arrivals included some Majorettes, unusual colour Accord

Why is the 5 door Renault 5 so hard to find? Why did they bother making a 3 and a 5 door in the first place?

I've found a few Hot Wheels Hi-Tailers lately, this is the best yet with complete motor bicycles in the bed

Merryweather was in the roffle lot, it's in fine shape complete with plastic extending ladder 

Which only just fits in the booth

I don't think I've ever had a Major Pack M-6 before, quite a nice bit of kit 

But the wheels look comically small 

I've had a couple of these service ramps but never a complete one

No maker's name on this garage, just a couple of wonky "Made in England" stamps on the base - any ideas?

It's funny how some things that were until very recently in my possession and I had little or no interest in sudenly become interesting when displayed by someone else!

I had thought the Lone Star Zodiac or the Champion GT40 would have been the stars of the Roffle, but then I don't really get the small scale stuff.

Most of the bits including the blue Europa I added to the previous roffle stuff came from the boot fair suitcase I had.

Edit; I've just seen the next post made while I was typing which addresses this

[ambassador84]

Looking like it's been beamed right from the early 1990s. A faithful recreation right down to its Adidas themed stickers and era appropriate. Oh and it's ill fitting front panel 😉😅

[sierraman]

13 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Other arrivals included some Majorettes, unusual colour Accord

Why is the 5 door Renault 5 so hard to find? Why did they bother making a 3 and a 5 door in the first place?

I've found a few Hot Wheels Hi-Tailers lately, this is the best yet with complete motor bicycles in the bed

Merryweather was in the roffle lot, it's in fine shape complete with plastic extending ladder 

Which only just fits in the booth

I don't think I've ever had a Major Pack M-6 before, quite a nice bit of kit 

But the wheels look comically small 

I've had a couple of these service ramps but never a complete one

No maker's name on this garage, just a couple of wonky "Made in England" stamps on the base - any ideas?

That garage looks fantastic, isn’t it a Corgi Batley garage?

[MiniMinorMk3]

16 hours ago, eddyramrod said:

Upstairs in my workroom I discovered I had something I didn't know I had: a pair of Corgi Renault Floride Coupes, in quite good condition.  I must have picked them up in different lots at different times, I suppose.  But... which one do I restore?  Or should I do both?  Or neither?   Dilemma!

 

 

I'd leave the one on the left as is and do the one on the right with the bent b-pillar.