Shite in Miniature II

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It appears I have two things to thank my Postman for today.

One, for this:

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... and two, for letting me know the Montego's central locking is fucked again.

[Datsuncog]

Heh, glad it all arrived safely!

I was quite discomfited when a Royal Mail delivery ended up in the (non-locking) boot of my Volvo 240 down the side of the house one day... I mean, I was pleased that I didn't have to go down to the sorting office for the parcel, but even so!

[bunglebus]

5 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

 

That's interesting - it seems that the arches were modded twice, once for early Superfast wheels and then again for the larger items - the rear door's getting smaller and smaller each time!

Also, on the later Superfast version, looks like the opening tailgate's been deleted too? At least that means it won't be missing...

 

Not one that's familiar to me, and interesting to see that it's a modified DeLorean model - kind of like when Matchbox were prevented from releasing their take on the Dodge Viper RT/10 in 1993 due to a licensing wrangle, and instead made a few casting mods before launching it as the generic 'Sunburner' instead...

Yes the tailgate is incorporated on the late superfast version - and missing on my early one!

 

The Tourismo is a cool piece alright, check out those tail lights!

 

20191217_132811 by Rich Secker, on Flickr

 

Mattel released this version of the (proper) DeLorean as a nod to the original

 

20180916_164133 by Rich Secker, on Flickr

[155V6]

There's the Military version of the Matchbox Binz Ambulance too.From what I remember,the tailgate doesn't open,but the wheels don't look as wide as those on the white wide-wheeled version. @bunglebus,that white Corvette with the number 35 is nice,is that a recent release?

[bunglebus]

43 minutes ago, 155V6 said:

bunglebus,that white Corvette with the number 35 is nice,is that a recent release?

 

1985!

[andy18s]

21 hours ago, Christine said:

If you look at the other items there's some aircraft....and the same picture in that listing too !  You may not get what you think you're buying?

Apparently it's an eBay clutch with the pics...

Anyone bidding?

[rml2345]

@Datsuncog if your AEC Mercury is still looking for a home, I'd quite like it.

Got two Matckbox Superkings ERF fire engines coming as well, one to replace the one I had as a kid that was recently damaged and the other can feasibly go to whomever wants it for postage. The two were less than £6 posted, which is probably what they'll cost to send being heavy buggers. 

[stuboy]

Got for a quid from charity shop , sadly lost a door mirror..

[Datsuncog]

2 hours ago, rml2345 said:

@Datsuncog if your AEC Mercury is still looking for a home, I'd quite like it.

It sure is - and you sure can!

[Amishtat]

8 hours ago, quicksilver said:

Some early Christmas prezzies to myself.

Tara Green drives a Maxi but her sister Jade Green has a Princess 2200 HLS complete with brown vinyl roof

Jade Green by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

What a lovely lineup of brightly coloured wedges

Wedges by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

 

And some proper British Vauxhalls that aren't Peugeots

Cresta Friary by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

Vauxhall Wyvern by Adam Floyd, on Flickr

Off topic I suppose but my mate used to own PVW620R and I drove it myself many times. 2200 manual, it went like fuck and would cruise at 75-80 even without a fifth gear. Anyway, as you were.. 

[Sudsprint]

16 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

Wow, that's a stunning set of replicas he's crafted! Cheers for that, most interesting...

The usual Corgi blister pack lettering advising "One year money back warranty" has particular significance here - as that's more than the buyers of the real DeLoreans ever got...

 

Yup, so I'd heard - it'd been assigned the range code 212 by Corgi and they were tooling up ready for the real-life motor show launch, when BMC suddenly got cold feet on the 'luxury Land Rover' concept and pulled the whole thing...

Apparently Corgi weren't best pleased.

Probably sensible though.

I mean, who'd ever want to drive a luxury Land Rover??

Especially one that looks like it has just had a spike inserted up it's backside.

[rml2345]

9 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

It sure is - and you sure can!

Hit me up with the cost and I shall send you electropennies! 

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This cost £2 today from a local tat shop, which is the going price.  I'm sure it will be on offer to anyone here...

[Tenmil Socket]

Got a few of them now. Probably my favourite die-cast ever (don't know why)...

[Sudsprint]

Another spend up at the Maidstone vintage toy fair last Saturday. The Jag is a repaint but for a fiver I couldn't resist it's charms..

[bunglebus]

9 minutes ago, Sudsprint said:

Another spend up at the Maidstone vintage toy fair last Saturday. The Jag is a repaint but for a fiver I couldn't resist it's charms..

 

 

Is the Type 3 Karmann Ghia original paint? I've got one the same, it's so nice I was convinced it was a resto, no-one else bid on it either

 

20170525_140605_zpslxk5tafd by RS, on Flickr

[bunglebus]

Bought a couple of cheap lots as I could see interesting bits lurking;

 

Large scale Majorette Chevy Blazer (?)

 

20191219_145808 by RS, on Flickr

 

These ones are up for grabs, nicely detailed too;

 

20191219_145849 by RS, on Flickr

20191219_145855 by RS, on Flickr

20191219_145901 by RS, on Flickr

 

20191219_145919 by RS, on Flickr

20191219_145935 by RS, on Flickr

20191219_145941 by RS, on Flickr

 

20191219_150000 by RS, on Flickr

20191219_150004 by RS, on Flickr

20191219_150011 by RS, on Flickr

 

20191219_150035 by RS, on Flickr

20191219_150040 by RS, on Flickr

20191219_150047 by RS, on Flickr

 

Ex wife had a Frontera A Sport, I repainted the Matchbox Isuzu to look like hers, didn't know you could get a Siku one

 

20191219_150140 by RS, on Flickr

20191219_150111 by RS, on Flickr

20191219_150151 by RS, on Flickr

 

This was my main target, Norev MK1 Golf

 

20191219_150207 by RS, on Flickr

20191219_150211 by RS, on Flickr

20191219_150217 by RS, on Flickr

 

Thought this might be a Zylmex Golf but nope

 

20191219_150233 by RS, on Flickr

20191219_150240 by RS, on Flickr

 

Any guesses? MK3 Escort?

 

20191219_150304 by RS, on Flickr

 

Majorette ovloV 740...

 

20191219_150338 by RS, on Flickr

 

...and matching Matchbox

 

20191219_150446 by RS, on Flickr

 

Matchbox 300ZX - part of a three pack?

 

20191219_150524 by RS, on Flickr

 

Matchbox BMW 850

 

20191219_150602 by RS, on Flickr

 

Anyone want a Matchbox Prairie?

 

20191219_150622 by RS, on Flickr

 

Matchbox Silver Spirit

 

20191219_150642 by RS, on Flickr

 

Rover Sterling, one of those "My 1st Matchbox"

 

20191219_150718 by RS, on Flickr

 

[Tenmil Socket]

That red one does look like an Escort...

[406V6]

43 minutes ago, Sudsprint said:

Another spend up at the Maidstone vintage toy fair last Saturday. ...

 

Nice set of Dinkys in great condition.  I managed to buy all three with pocket money back in the day. Even then I preferred humdrum chod to a brace of Ferraris. As a young child I never understood why they chose such stupid registration numbers:  INJ 483C  could never exist. Or perhaps that was the reason - so it could never duplicate a real car.

[bunglebus]

On 12/16/2019 at 1:35 PM, junkyarddog said:

I've never seen a green base one!

 

 

FB_IMG_1576743005720 by RS, on Flickr

 

Not my pic

[junkyarddog]

Must keep an eye out for a green one.

Think I've 8 or 9 of those Dodge dragsters now?

[Datsuncog]

The base on my Dodge dragster was beige, only a previous owner took a pot of matt black paint to it... ?

Those Dinkys look awesome; great going!

[Sudsprint]

3 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Is the Type 3 Karmann Ghia original paint? I've got one the same, it's so nice I was convinced it was a resto, no-one else bid on it either

 

20170525_140605_zpslxk5tafd by RS, on Flickr

No, not a repaint. I have had an orange Karman Ghia from when I was a boy and thought that was the only colour. Then I discovered a photo of a three year old me in 1965 playing with a cream one so I was on a mission to find one..

[Sudsprint]

Picked this little beauty in a swap for some LLedos from an antiques bloke who I get the odd car from.

Just shows how much better in estate form that Zephyr is.

[Amishtat]

Love that Dinky Victor 101! One I'm still semi - seriously looking for 

[Sudsprint]

14 minutes ago, Amishtat said:

Love that Dinky Victor 101! One I'm still semi - seriously looking for 

Back in the '60s mine came in a gift set with a Gold Chinese Eye RR, a pale blue Austin 1800, and a Gold/White Mk 1 Cortina. 

[junkyarddog]

2 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

The base on my Dodge dragster was beige, only a previous owner took a pot of matt black paint to it... ?

 

Ever see any in the tat box MrCog?

[quicksilver]

4 hours ago, Sudsprint said:

Another spend up at the Maidstone vintage toy fair last Saturday. The Jag is a repaint but for a fiver I couldn't resist it's charms..

 

 

I had a Commer and a Heinkel exactly like those. They now live with Mr and Mrs Six-cylinder and I was playing with them when I went to visit last week

[eddyramrod]

I had that Commer from new; it got several repaints!  I've now got it in the resto fleet (and a fairly-good replacement on display).  I also have a Heinkel, unrestored, and two of the Jag, both restored in different colours.  Somewhere I'm sure I have the KG too.

From the Dinky selection further up, I have the blue Triumph in need of a bonnet, and a Zodiac police car.  Should have a plain one somewhere too.  Never had the Tina or the 101, sadly.

Yes, I'm another who prefers the "normal" day-to-day cars!