Shite in Miniature II

[Datsuncog]

Also procured this recently:

Yup, it's from the same Schiffer series as the Matchbox and Husky/ Corgi Juniors books I picked up a while ago. 

Don't get too excited about the 'up to date models and prices' claim - this fourth edition was published in 2000, so there's a lot that's not in here. It still runs to nearly 400 pages. 

But, as a pictorial reference work for older Hot Wheels stuff, it's pretty good. 

While the big Matchbox book just starts with model No. 1 and goes all the way through as a numerical catalogue (just as the Great Book of Dinky does), this one's more like the Great Book of Corgi - it's a year-by-year guide to new releases in the range. 

Pictures are good and clear throughout, and a table at the back gives production years, colour variations and other info on each casting. 

I've only really glanced through it so far, but what's interesting are seeing all the ex-Corgi Juniors that got a new life in California... 

Seems that SKU numbers starting with 955 or 956 denote an ex-Corgi casting, though I'm not sure if the yellow Porsche 911 Targa (#16300) above isn't the same Corgi we saw in the Frosties promotion?

Looks remarkably similar, if not.

[quicksilver]

Those Corgi Hot Wheels are fascinating. I wonder what American kids made of Mattel making very British ERF fire engines that looked nothing like US fire trucks and were built by a company they'd never heard of. That FX4 in New York yellow labelled London Cab Co is just a surreal clash of cultures.

[Split_Pin]

A Hotwheels Fiat Ritmo!!!

[FakeConcern]

16 hours ago, eddyramrod said:

 

We are considering the prospect of moving in the next couple of years

Ooh good, can you move to Sussex then?

[Tenmil Socket]

5 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

Also procured this recently:

Yup, it's from the same Schiffer series as the Matchbox and Husky/ Corgi Juniors books I picked up a while ago. 

Don't get too excited about the 'up to date models and prices' claim - this fourth edition was published in 2000, so there's a lot that's not in here. It still runs to nearly 400 pages. 

But, as a pictorial reference work for older Hot Wheels stuff, it's pretty good. 

While the big Matchbox book just starts with model No. 1 and goes all the way through as a numerical catalogue (just as the Great Book of Dinky does), this one's more like the Great Book of Corgi - it's a year-by-year guide to new releases in the range. 

Pictures are good and clear throughout, and a table at the back gives production years, colour variations and other info on each casting. 

I've only really glanced through it so far, but what's interesting are seeing all the ex-Corgi Juniors that got a new life in California... 

Seems that SKU numbers starting with 955 or 956 denote an ex-Corgi casting, though I'm not sure if the yellow Porsche 911 Targa (#16300) above isn't the same Corgi we saw in the Frosties promotion?

Looks remarkably similar, if not.

Is this in there?

 

[Datsuncog]

51 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

A Hotwheels Fiat Ritmo!!!

One to keep an eye out for 😉

[Datsuncog]

Just now, Tenmil Socket said:

Is this in there?

 

Probably is - will have a look later!

[matt79]

1 hour ago, Split_Pin said:

A Hotwheels Fiat Ritmo!!!

Pretty sure I have one - somewhere.....

[junkyarddog]

Down at heel Corgi whizzwheels Renault 16.

Despite it's shabby and battered appearance,the glazing is almost perfect. 

Missing both A pillars this one,as well as a hastily application of blue with a snazzy white stripe. 

Was originally metallic blue,so....

Still has it's reclining seats,not sure if the rear hatch should have a screen,probably should.

[eddyramrod]

3 hours ago, FakeConcern said:

Ooh good, can you move to Sussex then?

How much is the rental down your way for a 2-3 bedroomed bungalow with garage, parking and if possible a conservatory?

 

[eddyramrod]

1 hour ago, junkyarddog said:

Down at heel Corgi whizzwheels Renault 16.

Despite it's shabby and battered appearance,the glazing is almost perfect. 

Missing both A pillars this one,as well as a hastily application of blue with a snazzy white stripe. 

Was originally metallic blue,so....

Still has it's reclining seats,not sure if the rear hatch should have a screen,probably should.

That's a NICE rescue!

[flat4alfa]

On 24/06/2026 at 22:32, Datsuncog said:

Kenworth looks like it's been gone over with nail varnish, rather than the Graffic Traffic pens we all know and love. 

Could be the start of something special

[Superduperminicooper]

3 hours ago, junkyarddog said:

Down at heel Corgi whizzwheels Renault 16.

Despite it's shabby and battered appearance,the glazing is almost perfect. 

Missing both A pillars this one,as well as a hastily application of blue with a snazzy white stripe. 

Was originally metallic blue,so....

Still has it's reclining seats,not sure if the rear hatch should have a screen,probably should.

I thought the later images were ‘this is how it should look’ another great rescue 

[FakeConcern]

2 hours ago, eddyramrod said:

How much is the rental down your way for a 2-3 bedroomed bungalow with garage, parking and if possible a conservatory?

 

You'd have to have a look on Right Move or Zoopla!

[eddyramrod]

2 hours ago, FakeConcern said:

You'd have to have a look on Right Move or Zoopla!

I just did   A total of one in Bexhill, which actually looked quite suitable except rental is £1800 a month.  Eek.  I've already looked at a comparable one up here that's half the price.  Oh well, back to the drawing board.

[Tenmil Socket]

On 26/06/2026 at 08:09, Datsuncog said:

Also procured this recently:

Yup, it's from the same Schiffer series as the Matchbox and Husky/ Corgi Juniors books I picked up a while ago. 

Don't get too excited about the 'up to date models and prices' claim - this fourth edition was published in 2000, so there's a lot that's not in here. It still runs to nearly 400 pages. 

But, as a pictorial reference work for older Hot Wheels stuff, it's pretty good. 

While the big Matchbox book just starts with model No. 1 and goes all the way through as a numerical catalogue (just as the Great Book of Dinky does), this one's more like the Great Book of Corgi - it's a year-by-year guide to new releases in the range. 

Pictures are good and clear throughout, and a table at the back gives production years, colour variations and other info on each casting. 

I've only really glanced through it so far, but what's interesting are seeing all the ex-Corgi Juniors that got a new life in California... 

Seems that SKU numbers starting with 955 or 956 denote an ex-Corgi casting, though I'm not sure if the yellow Porsche 911 Targa (#16300) above isn't the same Corgi we saw in the Frosties promotion?

Looks remarkably similar, if not.

Could you add some pics of the earlier stuff please?

Anyone else find that the earlier cars always seem to have bent axles? Must be thinner gauge steel. 

[AndyW201]

Stuff I seem to have forgotten,

Unusually, I managed to get to the local Lidl last Thursday, just after the Middle of Lidl stuff had been stocked up.

There were absolutely shitloads of these HW Silver Series Crass & Spurious cars in. I don't normally make a habit of buying entire series, (as there madness lies...),  just sticking to the ones I like out of them, but at near half price, I couldn't resist,

I've already got this Camaro from one of the other F&F series, but this one seems to be finished better, in a nicer metallic  shade of blue with better wheels.

Ditto the old Chevy Fleetline. This one seems to be in a more realistic patinated finish than the other release,

I think the Impreza is the star of the series, certainly seems to be the more sought after when it came out.

Maxima is another unusual casting. It's a nice casting too, one I've never seen before.

Ambled over to Smyths the other day, they had a few pegs full of the new Car Culture Aero Styles series. This Audi A4 Touring car was the only one of that casting left though, must be the scalper's favourite out of them,

I do like a bit of the old Deutsche Tourenwagens, so this is right up my straße! Nice card art too.

[junkyarddog]

Next victim. 

Corgi Mercedes 220se Coupé.

Not in such bad condition this one,just very chipped and missing tyres.

 

[ETCHY]

1 hour ago, junkyarddog said:

Next victim. 

Corgi Mercedes 220se Coupé.

Not in such bad condition this one,just very chipped and missing tyres.

 

That looks brill.

[Spottedlaurel]

Too hot to want to do much else so I'm messing about with these:

1/24 Chevelle almost ready for final assembly.

Started this 1/24 Corolla Levin last weekend as a quick, simple project. Paintwork has since been polished and bodywork detailing is the main thing to do. Might be optimistic to complete it tomorrow but shouldn't be too long....

[Six-cylinder]

As is my pleasure I like to buy a model of every car I bought so I now needed a Citroen C6. Looking on eBay 1:43 models of the C6 seemed extraordinary expensive, but at the DS rally I found a reasonably priced Norev model.

While my car is black, it was originally blue so buying a blue one didn’t seem too bad. What I found when I got home was it had a flag, I thought about cutting it off, but there is a Tik Tok real of my car with a flag on it being used as a chauffeur car. Yes the colour is not as it is today and the flag is a French one on the wrong side. I am still very happy with what I bought.

[bunglebus]

On 26/06/2026 at 13:14, Split_Pin said:

A Hotwheels Fiat Ritmo!!!

Yes indeed, three located so far

 

 

[Split_Pin]

I must try harder!

[cms206]

Who was it did Buick Regals again? Was rummaging under the bed and found these amongst some other suitably 70s and 80s stuff in a box.

[bunglebus]

😇

This was a while ago

 

[barrett]

Spotted this rather sad Politoys Giulietta SS for a tenner on ebay recently. This is one which has proved elusive in my price range so I snapped it up despite the defects

Pretty grim overall....

Luckily, I have this USSR copy which, incredibly, I managed to find after only about 10 minutes of looking through dusty boxes

The grille is a little damaged on that one, but it's better than nothing. "simply" uncrew the base, dismantle, clean and reassemble...

Shame the paint's not great, but I'm calling that 'saved'

Cleaner, too

No 506 denotes the sixth model in the M-series. This is a 'first series' version with the flat metal hubs, later versions had more detailed wheels. I believe this only ever came in gold or red, and I much prefer this shade

[andrew e]

Nothing I was looking for, but the 50p gods were looking down on me today! 4 different sellers too!

Matchbox Transit, Laser308 and SD1 at the back, ERTL 32 coupe, Corgi capri, Kidco Bronco and Yatming 450 SEL at the front.

Finally Bonnie & Clyde or OJ Simpson?

[WillCarter]

Few purchases this morning, though not as many as previous weekends. Particularly taken with this one though, I'm assuming it's a Toyota Hiace? It's sort of Choro Q/Penny Racer style but more in scale with 1/64 style and diecast rather than plastic.

Made in Hong Kong by Holly.

[Spottedlaurel]

First of Monogram 1/24 Chevelles finished:

 

 

Now got the jacked-up street machine version to finish off.

[Split_Pin]

The 1/25 Polistil Ritmo/Strada arrived and it's better than expected.

Everything bar the back doors open, very crude but detailed - perfect 😁