Shite in Miniature II

[Tenmil Socket]

11 minutes ago, AndyW201 said:

Interesting, CMC are apprently doing a new line of Vanguards based Hot Hatches. This is bad news for me and my weak will...

I’m off to order one…

EDIT - scratch that, looks like you get stuck in a repeat order scheme.

 

[AndyW201]

56 minutes ago, Tenmil Socket said:

I’m off to order one…

Orderd mine as well! 😁A tenner posted for a Vanguards XR3i can't be missed. 1/43 hot hatches are a big part of my collection, so might be a nice opportunity to get some Vanguards castings I've been priced out of, even at full price, they'll be cheaper than the Vanguards prices. 

Clever move from Guy Stainthorpe, his part work experience coming to the fore again. Should get a few extra quid in Corgi's coffers.

[Tenmil Socket]

2 minutes ago, AndyW201 said:

Orderd mine as well! 😁A tenner posted for a Vanguards XR3i can't be missed. 1/43 hot hatches are a big part of my collection, so might be a nice opportunity to get some Vanguards castings I've been priced out of, even at full price, they'll be cheaper than the Vanguards prices. 

Genius move from Guy Stainthorpe, his part work experience coming to the fore again.

Check my edited post.

 

[AndyW201]

5 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said:

Check my edited post.

 

Apparently its the same as the other CMC releases, you can choose to take or skip as many as you want. Even if I take half a dozen a year,  I've bought almost as many Vanguards as that already this year... And you're under no obligation anyway after the first purchase. I think a few of the chaps on here subscribe to the CMC Corgi 1960s re-issue collection, and it all seems above board.

I've just been on the FB Vanguards site and apparently if you enter a different code, you only pay postage,

Holy shit, that's three whole quid posted for a second one! (Which my brother has already called dibs on...)

[Datsuncog]

Went for a mooch around town this morning. Diecast wasn't uppermost in my mind, which was just as well since most places hadn't a lot to tickle my fancy.

Entertainer had received some Hot Wheels L-cases, but they'd been pretty well picked through. 

Poundland had some recent Matchbox, but all stuff I either have already (blue Astra, black Commodore) or don't much fancy (BMW 7 Series, which I changed my mind about once I saw it in real life).

I discovered that two other Poundland branches in my general orbit are closing their doors (Ann St and Longwood), further diminishing Matchbox opportunities. 

Finally found a Hot Wheels Mk6 Escort priced at less than a fiver, in the model shop at Smithfield. They also had the Alfa Giulia Ti from the K-case, and an F40 from the L-case, but I left those for some other lucky hunter.

The Rover SD1 wasn't found in the wild, sadly - an AliExpress order doesn't quite garner the same thrill of the chase, but is at least moderately dependable.

Really looking forward to opening this one!

[ambassador84]

13 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

Went for a mooch around town this morning. Diecast wasn't uppermost in my mind, which was just as well since most places hadn't a lot to tickle my fancy.

Entertainer had received some Hot Wheels L-cases, but they'd been pretty well picked through. 

Poundland had some recent Matchbox, but all stuff I either have already (blue Astra, black Commodore) or don't much fancy (BMW 7 Series, which I changed my mind about once I saw it in real life).

I discovered that two other Poundland branches in my general orbit are closing their doors (Ann St and Longwood), further diminishing Matchbox opportunities. 

Finally found a Hot Wheels Mk6 Escort priced at less than a fiver, in the model shop at Smithfield. They also had the Alfa Giulia Ti from the K-case, and an F40 from the L-case, but I left those for some other lucky hunter.

The Rover SD1 wasn't found in the wild, sadly - an AliExpress order doesn't quite garner the same thrill of the chase, but is at least moderately dependable.

Really looking forward to opening this one!

The SD1 looks amazing!! 

[ambassador84]

Chad Valley, a brand now owned by Sainsbury's/Argos and used mainly to rebound shite HTI generics. As im sure many of us will remember it was once owned by Woolworths and used extensively through the 80s until their demise.

Lots of different toy manufacturers were repackaged as Chad Valley such as these Zylmex orphans now branded Juniors but still made by Zyll. Neither appear to have made it over to Motormax.

[ambassador84]

Kid Connection 1:87 trucks sold at Asda in the early 2000s when supermarkets got really aggressive with the pricing of their diecasts, probably trying to put the independents out of business! These Motormax produced ex Zylmex castings cost something silly like 78p which even back then was stupidly cheap!

[ambassador84]

Da Zhong five pack. More Siku sized unlicensed castings.

[bunglebus]

2 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said:

if anyone’s interested?

@Split_Pin for the KaK Shirley?

[bunglebus]

Just been to pick up my job lot

Only fly in the ointment is the missing boxed white Superkings Capri, seems that wasn't included sadly. 

 

[MAF260]

Does anyone still want/need a Cortina? I picked these up in case anyone wants to buy/trade.

Same for the Daytona as I already have one.

Purple Escort for me.

 

[bramz7]

I'm game for the Daytona if no one else is!

[AndyW201]

And who was it who wanted CMC to bring out a Whizzwheels series?

[flat4alfa]

44 minutes ago, MAF260 said:

Does anyone still want/need a Cortina? I picked these up in case anyone wants to buy/trade.

Same for the Daytona as I already have one.

Purple Escort for me.

 

Cortina please there is no other way I will find one

[flat4alfa]

On 04/08/2025 at 11:46, ambassador84 said:

Aldi must surely be in the front running for being the best, and certainly the cheapest, UK retailer selling basic Hot Wheels mainlines. My store was stuffed full of Case L just a week ago and is already now on Case M! If by some miracle you haven't found the Lotus Cortina this is the retailer to find em! 😉

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Distribution is hopeless.

I think I need to move out of Bedfordshite 😐

[ambassador84]

33 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

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Distribution is hopeless.

I think I need to move out of Bedfordshite 😐

🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣 none by the tills?

[MAF260]

@bramz7 - Daytona is yours

@flat4alfa - Cortina is yours

PMs incoming for you both.

One Cortina remaining as well as a grey 500E and a red Miura if anyone wants them.

 

[sheffcortinacentre]

19 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

Sold also as the Plymouth Horizon and quite popular in the US.

Engine was initially Simca but quickly adopted a VW unit together with the gearbox.

There was also a 2.2 and 2.2 Turbo although knowing the US it was probably producing about 75bhp 😅

There's a 1/25 scale version too!

The turbo ones ( Shelby  GLH) have a cult following & are I believe quite rapid. 

[FakeConcern]

If anyone ordering the Corgi XR3i would get two, I'd very much like one as I had a 1/1 

I had a MkIV as well so if they do a model of that as well then...

[chancer]

6 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said:

Found these in a charity shop earlier for £1 each if anyone’s interested?

I'd love to rehome the Ka and the taxi if they are still availabe

[bunglebus]

9 hours ago, ambassador84 said:

 

I like those, I have that Wild Cars one and the more common blue 

I can't help but think it was inspired by ZZ Top's custom cabrio with the square lights

[bunglebus]

Today's boot sale highlights include more boxed Matchbox/Dinkys. I'm quite surprised how many different ones there are, I just had the Beetle, 57 Chevy 2 door pillarless hardtop and 59 Cadillac when I was growing up, and I've no idea how I ended up with them

I remember seeing this green Solido/century of cars Nissan Prairie at the toy fair several times, and not being able to decide whether I wanted it or not - so someone else bought it. This unboxed one was a quid so I brought it home. It's just such a weird thing to make a diecast of

BMW E30 from Corgi is much more mainstream

Saintly Jag

Tidy little Whizzwheels Land Rover

Much older, and tattier one

I thought I had the white Blakes 7 Liberator, but I can't find any pics - picked this one out of a box of junk

Several Majorettes were in my haul

What are those plastic "ears" supposed to be?

One day, I will create a blue "Giselle" to go along with a Herbie.

Funny enough, I also bought a Herbie

This caused quite a stir when I saw how much they sell for. Sadly I think it is a repaint, but it's pretty convincing 

I don't know why, but I can't resist these pickups when they're complete and in half decent condition. Two more acquired today

A couple of emergency services Mercuries, sedan and wagon

No dogs, but plenty of cones etc in the back

Tidy Hustler

And yet another Renault 17

Clean NASA tracking vehicle 

Picked up this Hongwell caravan in case @FakeConcern fancies it

There are always a few weirdos. I thought this might be designed to drive on two wheels but nope

Matchbox Burnin' Key car

Aviva Woodstock from their Snoopy series

Tiny Playart beach buggy

And a Hot Wheels Spoiler Sport

[Tenmil Socket]

I went to a car boot sale this morning and paid a fiver a box of tat…

 

[Tenmil Socket]

Unfortunately I’ve found that little Timmy has ruined quite a few with permanent marker 😩

Anyway, I’ll begin to go through them…

Matchbox Parasite 😆

 

[Tenmil Socket]

[bunglebus]

You did better than me today, hardly anything to be found 

[Christine]

I only got a 10p   Beach buggy slow back  , as the engine's missing ..! 

 

 

[Tenmil Socket]

This lot will be going on eBay 

 

[Tenmil Socket]

1 hour ago, Tenmil Socket said:

Unfortunately I’ve found that little Timmy has ruined quite a few with permanent marker 😩

Anyway, I’ll begin to go through them…

Matchbox Parasite 😆