Datsuncog Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Lord Sterling said: Someone on Tumblr has made a mock up of the never-released Corgi DeLoreon, check it out here: https://clarksworth.tumblr.com/ 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... 5 minutes ago, sierraman said: Corgi for right up to near production stage with the Road Rover (I think..) in the 60’s then pulled the plug. 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?? Split_Pin, flat4alfa, Remspoor and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 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 Split_Pin, Remspoor, Skizzer and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 45 minutes 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?? It did look preposterous though didn’t it. It is fascinating to look back at the models that didn’t quite make it. Matchbox brought out plans to make a Airport Fire Tender in the 70’s to take on Corgis version then at the last minute mothballed it. Can’t off hand find a picture though. Datsuncog and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 https://www.vectis.co.uk/auction/specialist-sale-featuring-the-ex-matchbox-employee-collection-741-1?sub_section=507&page=1 Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 If only!!! Split_Pin and Tenmil Socket 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Isn't that Beemer a 6-series? And the yellow thing doesn't really look like a Horizon. On the subject of models that didn't reach production, supposedly Dinky were planning a new bus when they collapsed. Was it something sensible like a Leyland National? Oh no, it was going to be an American transit bus in Liverpool Football Club livery because that's totally authentic and what every child really wants, isn't it? Probably a good thing that bizarre piece of junk never made it to market really but you have to wonder what strange thoughts were going through their product planners' minds. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Erm, @Datsuncog it would have been Rover that got cold feet, not BMC . Rover was never actually part of BMC, Leyland yes, BLMC undoubtedly , BL yep, Leyland Cars, Jaguar Rover Triumph. Even Austin Rover, British Aerospace , BMW, Phoenix , Roewe . Have I missed out anyone on the path of destruction from 1967? bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 It appears I have two things to thank my Postman for today. One, for this: Split_Pin and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 ... and two, for letting me know the Montego's central locking is fucked again. NorfolkNWeigh, Dannyk, Skizzer and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 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 Datsuncog and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 43 minutes ago, 155V6 said: bunglebus,that white Corvette with the number 35 is nice,is that a recent release? 1985! 155V6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rml2345 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 @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. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Got for a quid from charity shop , sadly lost a door mirror.. egg, RoadworkUK, Datsuncog and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 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! rml2345 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 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, eddyramrod, Datsuncog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsprint Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rml2345 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 9 hours ago, Datsuncog said: It sure is - and you sure can! Hit me up with the cost and I shall send you electropennies! Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 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, Split_Pin, warch and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Got a few of them now. Probably my favourite die-cast ever (don't know why)... Sudsprint and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsprint Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 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.. egg, MarvinsMom, FakeConcern and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 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 FakeConcern, flat4alfa and Sudsprint 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 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, Sudsprint, egg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 That red one does look like an Escort... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
406V6 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 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. Sudsprint and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Must keep an eye out for a green one. Think I've 8 or 9 of those Dodge dragsters now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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