Shite in Miniature II

[Split_Pin]

Not really shite but I joined a 'Bburago Collectors' page on FB. Not much in the way of older stuff on show but I did find out why my 1/18 Bburago Ferrari F40 was slightly different to the apparently very similar HotWheels one I have.

I was given the Bburago (Right) for Christmas 1989 and bought the latter from a FB group about 10 years ago. The Bburago is based on the prototype F40 whereas the HW is 10 years newer and based on the production car. Probably only interesting to about 3 people worldwide but thought I'd share anyway.

[Tenmil Socket]

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

Spotted this one on Vinted 

From the "It's not a toy, it's a collectible" era, but for £6 it's a steal - I paid nearly that for a second hand one at the boot sale months ago that one of you requested 

There's a bit of sunburn on the rear shelf and seat tops, odd as the box seems fine

Next up, big plastic Lucky Toys Golf, specifically as it's far less UV damaged than my current one

Sticking with plastic VWs but much smaller, older and rarer. Siku Karmann Ghis

Will your current Golf be available? 

[Dick Cheeseburger]

41 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

Not really shite but I joined a 'Bburago Collectors' page on FB. Not much in the way of older stuff on show but I did find out why my 1/18 Bburago Ferrari F40 was slightly different to the apparently very similar HotWheels one I have.

I was given the Bburago (Right) for Christmas 1989 and bought the latter from a FB group about 10 years ago. The Bburago is based on the prototype F40 whereas the HW is 10 years newer and based on the production car. Probably only interesting to about 3 people worldwide but thought I'd share anyway.

Never knew that. The Bburago F40 will always win for me though. The amount of times I stripped it down and rebuilt it as a kid is numerous. Quite possibly my favourite Bburago model ever. 

[155V6]

I posted a couple of Yatming/No name cars on the WhatsApp group & @Tenmil Socket asked for some more pictures.Here's some of my favourites

Also,a couple of recent finds.

This Scalextric Mercedes SLR was a charity shop find today for 50p

& this Matchbox Dodge van came from the car boot a couple of weeks ago

[bunglebus]

1 hour ago, Tenmil Socket said:

Will your current Golf be available? 

I guess so! Been having a proper sort out this week, I know where it is now at least....

Missing exactly the same light off the top too

[Tenmil Socket]

40 minutes ago, 155V6 said:

I posted a couple of Yatming/No name cars on the WhatsApp group & @Tenmil Socket asked for some more pictures.Here's some of my favourites

Also,a couple of recent finds.

This Scalextric Mercedes SLR was a charity shop find today for 50p

& this Matchbox Dodge van came from the car boot a couple of weeks ago

Love them, many thanks for sharing 👍

[Tenmil Socket]

36 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I guess so! Been having a proper sort out this week, I know where it is now at least....

Missing exactly the same light off the top too

So that’s 3 Golf’s you have set aside for me so far 😁

[dan95x]

On 23/01/2026 at 08:05, bunglebus said:

https://ebay.us/m/KyhBXr

These have arrived.  They are a really nice quality thing - metal wheels, really heavy and just feel 'nice'.

Not quite right for the firenza I dont think- not quite wide enough (which can probably be fixed) but more they are quite big in diameter.  Maybe something like 14 or 15" wheels in scale.

I reckon they will look spot on for the zodiac though.  As soon as ive sorted the bodywork on it (he had cut away the arches on his to give more room for the wheels) ill have a trial fit and stick some pics on here.

If anyone needs wheels like this though, id definitely recommend that seller on ebay, they are lovely quality 😎

[bunglebus]

More anomalies coming to light as I try desperately to get rid of stuff. Knackered Pepsi Chevy Pro Stocker with a black interior and different front wheels 

Different wheels again on these two Corgi Rivieras

[sierraman]

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

More anomalies coming to light as I try desperately to get rid of stuff. Knackered Pepsi Chevy Pro Stocker with a black interior and different front wheels 

Different wheels again on these two Corgi Rivieras

Do I feel a sale Fred coming on?! 😂

[bunglebus]

1 hour ago, sierraman said:

Do I feel a sale Fred coming on?! 😂

Mostly banging them on Vinted at the moment, lots of fairly tired Matchbox today. No minters 

[sierraman]

2 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Mostly banging them on Vinted at the moment, lots of fairly tired Matchbox today. No minters 

Some bargains on Vinted to be fair I’ve been combing it. 

[Split_Pin]

Deliveries today and more to come, I've gone a bit trigger happy on ebay.

First off a Juniors X1/9.

I always got mixed up between this and the TR7 as a wee lad, both real and in model form. The wedge shapes looked similar to me. Now I have both.

Next, an absolutely cracking Atlas French Dinky Rekord. I spotted this one in Blackness in 1990 and always wondered what it was.

The following year, I got that toy car book for Christmas where an identical model was pictured. Of course, back then it was rare and non-existent at Scottish Swapmeets. I'd have preferred the original in the matching colour scheme to my spot but this one is absolutely lovely.

Great detail, I'd have loved this model as a 10 year old.

The other reason I got the Dinky is because I'm downsizing from this Revell 1/18 model. It's mint and boxed but it's composite (plastic). Some interest in Marketplace,  it'll sell eventually.

[bunglebus]

45 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

I've gone a bit trigger happy on ebay.

I saw one of those on Vinted recently for a very tempting price, possibly this one. Lovely model

[Tenmil Socket]

6 hours ago, bunglebus said:

More anomalies coming to light as I try desperately to get rid of stuff. Knackered Pepsi Chevy Pro Stocker with a black interior and different front wheels 

Different wheels again on these two Corgi Rivieras

Slightly thicker font on the left Chevy too.

[bunglebus]

Popped into town earlier, Smyths had new Pop Culture (weird series that it is). Bought this very 80s looking Corvette

Plus of course yet another Delorean Time Machine

Diddy Mr Fusion

Home Bargains robbed me of 79 pence for this Zuru Scout. It might not say so, but it's definitely supposed to be a Volksrod of some sort

I'm after another for customising

[bunglebus]

Waiting for me in various shops were a Corgi Hot Rod VW still sealed on the card...

...a Lone Star Mercedes...

And a Darda. Looks kinda familiar?

This Majorette Citroen SM is rather exciting

I've never seen this one before, Majorette Amphibie. Does anyone remember a kid's TV series in the 80s where they used to race these around a course including a section in a lake?

Graffic Traffic Corvette. I have one in the project pile but find it hard to resist 

Majo panel van

This one got me really excited though, I've been searching for years for a Matchbox 1600TL...

...without the patent number on the base 

The plot thickens a bit though, as I thought the really early ones had no tow guide or patent number. It seems the very first have neither, then the tow guide was introduced, then the patent number. Still more variations to find!

 

[FakeConcern]

2 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

Deliveries today and more to come, I've gone a bit trigger happy on ebay.

First off a Juniors X1/9.

I always got mixed up between this and the TR7 as a wee lad, both real and in model form. The wedge shapes looked similar to me. Now I have both.

Next, an absolutely cracking Atlas French Dinky Rekord. I spotted this one in Blackness in 1990 and always wondered what it was.

The following year, I got that toy car book for Christmas where an identical model was pictured. Of course, back then it was rare and non-existent at Scottish Swapmeets. I'd have preferred the original in the matching colour scheme to my spot but this one is absolutely lovely.

Great detail, I'd have loved this model as a 10 year old.

The other reason I got the Dinky is because I'm downsizing from this Revell 1/18 model. It's mint and boxed but it's composite (plastic). Some interest in Marketplace,  it'll sell eventually.

The Dinky Opel Rekord is one I'd liked from when I first saw it in a catalogue as a kid and I bought one of those Atlas ones last year in a toy fair. I still wanted the original and eventually found a couple so I have made one a replica of the catalogue one.

I'm not sure which colour looks best.

Green

No blue

[eddyramrod]

2 hours ago, bunglebus said:

I've never seen this one before, Majorette Amphibie. Does anyone remember a kid's TV series in the 80s where they used to race these around a course including a section in a lake?

Are you thinking of The Banana Splits (1968-70)?

This is Fleagle, the others were Drooper, Bingo and Snorky.

[bunglebus]

7 minutes ago, eddyramrod said:

Are you thinking of The Banana Splits (1968-70)?

 

No, this was more of a "It's a Knockout" type challenge type show with teams of kids. I just always wanted an Argo then and now

Similar to this but was definitely UK

 

[dan95x]

On 23/01/2026 at 12:35, danthecapriman said:

@dan95x

These any good?

Dont want anything for them, just cover the postage costs. I think they’ll go in a padded envelope?

Theres a little tab thing on the seat bases where they originally plugged into the floor of whatever they came off but cut that off and they should fit whatever you like.

These turned up today and look like they will be spot on, so thanks again 👍

When i get a second to try them.and start mocking it all up, ill stick some pictures up

[danthecapriman]

1 hour ago, dan95x said:

These turned up today and look like they will be spot on, so thanks again 👍

When i get a second to try them.and start mocking it all up, ill stick some pictures up

Glad they’re of use👍

Definitely interested to see some pics as you start doing the cars, they’re quite an unusual subject!

[Volksy]

11 hours ago, bunglebus said:

No, this was more of a "It's a Knockout" type challenge type show with teams of kids. I just always wanted an Argo then and now

Similar to this but was definitely UK

 

Was it Superchamps?

 

[bunglebus]

5 minutes ago, Volksy said:

Was it Superchamps?

Yes! I've been trying to work that out for years

[Volksy]

That show was one of the reasons I used to love going to Lightwater Valley near Ripon.

They used to have Quads, Trikes and Argo's 

Although the best thing they had there was the Skatecarts. IIRC the track was a lot longer and faster than the current one. Although I was a lot smaller then... 

 

[sierraman]

19 hours ago, bunglebus said:

No, this was more of a "It's a Knockout" type challenge type show with teams of kids. I just always wanted an Argo then and now

Similar to this but was definitely UK

 

More useless information… these were originally marketed in the U.K. by Crayford. 

[bunglebus]

Some late night eBay purchases arrived today, including these two Flying Customs 

The other colour SuperKings Roller, made in Macau this time - and with a more sensible size steering wheel 

Picked up a few Maistos, I probably won't keep the bigger ones such as Corvette...

...Elan...

...and Z1. Trying to lift the doors back into place is literally impossible with adult sized fingers

This one I haven't encountered before, looks like a copy of the Matchbox #36 Refuse Truck?

Mainly I wanted the Granada though

Also in the world of the small, Corgi ovloV

This is today's weird win though, a Matchbox I didn't know existed - 1983-84 USA only Greased Lightning 

The scoop is borrowed from the Volks-Dragon, but I don't think the injector stacks are shared - a shame as one side has gone missing. Casting is the #8 DeTomaso Pantera of course, base is unchanged

I think the interior is different but it's not easy to photograph 

[FakeConcern]

Following a tip off from @Burnside on the miniature ebay tat thread, I bought a Schabak Sierra Sapphire missing the rear lights and he offered to supply those same lights if someone bought it.

Missing lights

Or not

Strangely the box is labelled Schabak, but the base Vitesse. I thought I had several Schabaks, but actually I only have one

They are both really nice with opening stuff which I really like

So thanks once again to @Burnside I probably wouldn't have been so keen without the lights

[SilverMachine]

3 hours ago, bunglebus said:

This is today's weird win though, a Matchbox I didn't know existed - 1983-84 USA only Greased Lightning 

im not sure it is usa only, i had one, hopefully still do will have to look next time im in the attic, it lived with the supervan and i cant remember seeing that recently either, may have been in the cigar box with the corgi juniors that mysteriously went missing

[Split_Pin]

The Superkings Silver Spirit is a splendid model. I think the weight of it is to the same scale as the real car!

Interesting about the Schabak with the Vitesse baseplate, I didn't know about that relationship.  Weren't the latter Portugese?