Shite in Miniature II

[bunglebus]

19 hours ago, flat4alfa said:

Popped into charity shop.  Chatted to the nice lady and asked about toy cars.  Was reluctantly shown a selection behind the scenes in the 'eBay corner'.

Out jumped a boxed Tomica VW Microbus and a boxed Met Osul  VW van.  Not into the VW scene (never was) but thought they might be worth picking up.  Nice lady said £1.50 each.  So a fiver was donated.  Result: neighbourhood 1, eBay nil

The Majorette VW Van (I've had since I was a boy) joined them for a photoshoot.

 

They are strong money on eBay, and I want them. Good score.

[bigstraight6]

On 3/2/2020 at 1:44 PM, junkyarddog said:

*RING RING*

Hello?

"Call down the lock up M8"

Why Smoll Eddy?

"Yer Volks is ready,oh and bring the readies M8!"

Arrived at his premises to a hive of activity. 

"That's 'er M8"

Eddy points with his nozzle towards the white over grey VW poking it's nose out into the sunshine. 

The veedub was trundled out into the day and gleamed for the first time in years!

"Top 'er up fer yer journey home M8?"

Yes,ok Smoll Eddy. 

"You like it M8"

It's great smoll Eddy, better than I thought!

"I'll take the cash now M8"

"Cul8r M8"

 

"Dump that old Capper over there M8"

"Get the lump pulled M8"

 

I love smoll eddy’s place!

[junkyarddog]

17 minutes ago, bigstraight6 said:

I love smoll eddy’s place!

He's going to call it "Windowsill Motors"

[DoctorRetro]

My girlfriend got me another shelf to store my tat on... 

 

[eddyramrod]

She's a keeper!

[DoctorRetro]

37 minutes ago, eddyramrod said:

She's a keeper!

I nearly wasn't. See the picture hanging next to it? The original nail I hit in went straight into an electric cable and tripped the mains. I could've been a barbecue! 

[bunglebus]

Couple of nice bits spotted in Hot Wheels 10 packs...

 

...including the exclusive Hot Rod Beetle, gold 944 etc in the pack I bought

[egg]

For sale, Mack dump truck superfast in very good condition £1.50 + postage which will be £3 in the UK. I'll include the little plastic box. Early-ish one as has open steps.

[bunglebus]

Freed

 

20200304_181242 by RS, on Flickr

[bunglebus]

Ffffffriday!

[flat4alfa]

COX BOX 2020 #1 HAS ARRIVED AT F4A TOWERS

The Lucky Toys Ford F-100 is has been readied for Tat Friday Action

[flat4alfa]

On ‎3‎/‎4‎/‎2020 at 3:05 PM, bunglebus said:

 

1st dabs please on the Chev Nova Wagon if not a keeper

[Datsuncog]

FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY.

How's things at the markets today?

Oh.

It's like that, is it?

Well, it could well be a deadly situation at St George's too - but I think you'll agree that today's haul is well worth* risking potential death.

Initially, my disappoint was great...

Same old stuff, plus some late-90s Vanguards...

MoYs, and a nice Superkings Scammell.

But hold on... what's that box behind...?

More to follow!!!

[Split_Pin]

*WRINGS HANDS* (Whilst disinfecting)

[junkyarddog]

Bedford tipper is back!

[Datsuncog]

Ohhhhh… 

Arghhhhh…

Urghhhh…

Hhhhhhhhh…

*Faints*

 

Right, well, this was a helluva box today: these were just being unpacked when I arrived, and there were two other collectors also circulating, each of us jealously eying up the others...

"I see you're into the Matchbox", says one fella, darkly.

I may have simply hissed in response.

There is no love between collectors.

But it was okay, he was hoovering up 50's army vehicles and tractors. We weren't on each other's turf.

The other lad was busy looking at Models of Yesteryear with missing seats and hoods.

Having said that, there were quite a few original Corgi Classics, pretty much mint, which did tug at me a little...

But at £10 each asked, it was maybe a little steep to indulge a whim.

So there were decisions to be made... obviously I couldn't buy ALL of them, but what to do?

How can you possibly choose between these beauties?

Ye gads... what a pickle to be in.

I must have circulated the table for about half an hour, picking things up and putting things down, taking more snaps, hissing at other oul lads who came a bit too close...

...but eventually I selected a few. 

Place your bets now!

 

And, once bagged up, I scuttled briefly round the rest of the market, despite knowing I was now late for work.

Nothing diecast at Alan's Emporium, though still a lot of the 80s car mags pictured last week - priced at 75p each.

Giffer Alley yielded nowt today, nor did the house clearance stall that formerly had those pewter Danbury Mint vintage cars.

The Charity Stall looked fairly bare of interest from a distance, and there were a few old biddies blocking my way... I so nearly just turned around and left, but I was mindful of the star prize Polo the other week, so forced my way on down the aisle...

Which was a good thing, because the lad at the Charity Stall recognised me and started scuffling round behind the stall.

"Few here that might interest you... they're a wee bit dearer than normal, though."

And, one by one, he plucked a number of elderly diecast from behind the stall and placed them before me.

My eyes probably popped a little.

I enquired, as casually as I could, how much he was looking for them.

Not very much, it turned out.

I nearly broke my wrist in the hurry to whip my wallet out.

I was glad that I had heeded my oul granny's advice and not spent all my pocket money at the one stall.

 

And then, mindful of time ticking on, I really did have to go... but MOAR pics to follow!

 

[Split_Pin]

Ooh did you pick up the Superfast Zodiac MK4?

[bunglebus]

[Datsuncog]

So, after scrambling into the office late (but without smacking my head off the door today, which was something) and scrubbing my hands thoroughly, what did I come away with?

Well, these came from Market Blokey's stand:

I could have easily spent all my cash on just Matchbox stuff, but these are what I went for in the end.

The VW Camper was missing a door, otherwise I would have snaffled it too.

These were £2 each, which seems reasonable enough for regular wheels in reasonable nick.

These are all available at cost - and if there's anything in the preceding pics which grabs you, let me know! I'll be heading over around 12 again.

 

Then there were these...

The Corgi R16 is annoyingly missing its tailgate; I know both @egg and @MarvinsMom have asked me to keep my eyes peeled for one of these, so if it appeals (even though incomplete), let me know...

The Dinky Triumph 2000 is a smashing model, though a bit shabby. I'll probably let this one go, but I'm in no hurry...

£5 each on these!

 

Next up, a keeper - for now.

Yup, it's a Lone Star Impy Transit wrecker, although sadly missing its towing rig.

Only the other week I was professing my desire to procure one of these, and now look...

I may be able to get the roof light glued back into position too - but I'm very pleased with this one.

 

And then, we have Charity Stall's wares - the stuff I very nearly missed.

Crikey, how's that for a haul!!

How much each, I hear you ask?

Three quid a pop.

In fairness, I didn't really need the orange Moke (which I believe should come with a giraffe figure in the driver's seat - sold as 'Tiny's Car' from a now-forgotten kids' TV show called 'The Enchanted House'), but with change from £15 I think you'll agree I was not ripped off.

Escort's door should pop out ok - I know the doors aren't a strong point on these.

I really haven't had a chance to even look at these properly yet - just a surreptitious photoshoot while hidden behind my bag, probably causing more consternation to colleagues than simply being open about what I'm up to on a Friday morn.

As above, these are available at cost, though I'd maybe like a week or two to enjoy them before sending them on their way...

So! Worth taking a swing past this morning, hey?

Possibly more to come...

[bunglebus]

Transit and mk1 please!!

[egg]

I'll be the gent and give @MarvinsMom first dibs on the R16, but if not required by Jo, I'll take it please

[Amishtat]

The Triumphs please! 

[Tinytim]

If the Indian Taxi spec Land Rover is going spare I would rehome it for you.

Also if the husky forward control hasn't been snapped up from the stall, it would be welcome here.

[junkyarddog]

The Lone star Transit!!

You jammy Bas***d!!!!

Great find DC!

[flat4alfa]

Tat box had a Dinky Captain Scarlett SPV ?   

[NorfolkNWeigh]

If the Matchbox Zodiac And Miura happened to fall into my box , I’d not be unhappy.

[Datsuncog]

Apologies, the above post ended up going live too soon - hit refresh to see the text as well as the pics!

49 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

Ooh did you pick up the Superfast Zodiac MK4?

I did indeed, and it's a regular wheels rather than a Superfast!

I've a few MkIVs now, but I'm such a sucker for them that I can't help myself.

This is going spare, if you've an interest?

 

42 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Transit and mk1 please!!

Mk1 Escrot? Or Mk1 Triumph 2000? Either can be arranged... though the Impy Transit may be one for the Datsuncog Cabinet, at least until I can find one with an intact towing rig.

Pity there wasn't an Impy Firenza in the box, but it just goes to show what's still out there...

 

39 minutes ago, egg said:

I'll be the gent and give @MarvinsMom first dibs on the R16, but if not required by Jo, I'll take it please

No bother! The front rivet has already come away, which may make a restoration fractionally easier - but paintwork really isn't too bad, and it should still display pretty well. Tippy seats are still in place too.

 

31 minutes ago, Amishtat said:

The Triumphs please! 

Sure thing, pending BB's confirmation it's the Ford rather than the Triumph he's after!

[EDIT: Confirmed! Will set both of these aside for you.]

 

31 minutes ago, Tinytim said:

If the Indian Taxi spec Land Rover is going spare I would rehome it for you.

Also if the husky forward control hasn't been snapped up from the stall, it would be welcome here.

Absolutely - will set the LR aside for you.

I'll bop back over shortly and see if I can nab the Husky, though if  not, I think that the Model Shop in Smithfield has one in just as good nick for about £2 as well (as below)

[bunglebus]

MK1 is always an Escort! If you're an Essex boy anyway

[Datsuncog]

Just now, NorfolkNWeigh said:

If the Matchbox Zodiac And Miura happened to fall into my box , I’d not be unhappy.

No worries - not sure if Split_Pin's also interested in the Zod from upthread, but will certainly put the Miura aside for now!

1 minute ago, junkyarddog said:

The Lone star Transit!!

You jammy Bas***d!!!!

Great find DC!

I know, I couldn't believe it! Missing rig aside, the paint's not bad at all. Find Of The Year, for me.

My grabby hands were all over it; hopefully no-one harbouring Covid-19 was clutching it before me.

What a way to go, hey?

 

Just now, flat4alfa said:

Tat box had a Dinky Captain Scarlett SPV ?   

Yup, though it was a fairly rough partial repaint with the tracks and most of the moving bits missing... have you an upper price in mind for one of these? I'd like to think no more than a fiver, hopefully less.

[NorfolkNWeigh]

Cool, if that green Lesney 250 Lusso is still there, could you pick it up please?