Shite in Miniature II

2,868 · April 1, 2020

I'm pretty sure that the black '79 firebird Was a Kelloggs Frosties give away, you had to save token from packs IIRC.

60,062 · April 1, 2020

6 minutes ago, Volksy said:

I'm pretty sure that the black '79 firebird Was a Kelloggs Frosties give away, you had to save token from packs IIRC.

Yes there seem have to been two giveaways, as there are both Matchbox and Corgi cars

10,278 · April 1, 2020

33 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Yes there seem have to been two giveaways, as there are both Matchbox and Corgi cars

And the Siku Jeep ?

6,782 · April 1, 2020

I was idly searched ebay this morning for a boxed BP promotion orange Jeep when I happened across this. Someone on here did a post about obscure Corgi movie and tv tie ins, this 'Chopper Squad' Jeep apparently pertains to an Australian tv series about the eponymous squad, who carried out rescues (in their chopper). The series was made in the late 70s by Reg Grundy of Neighbours and underpants fame.

I remember having a model based on the same casting when I was a nipper, it was in their 1/36 range, mine was sort of metallic red with an eagle on the bonnet.

60,062 · April 1, 2020

22 minutes ago, warch said:

I remember having a model based on the same casting when I was a nipper, it was in their 1/36 range, mine was sort of metallic red with an eagle on the bonnet.

My nan bought me the golden one with the eagle on the bonnet when I was a nipper.

60,062 · April 1, 2020

Following the BP promotions list, which of the Frosties cars have we got as a collective?

20190825_121647 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_172219 by RS, on Flickr

20191109_184239 by RS, on Flickr

20190914_195345 by RS, on Flickr

10,278 · April 1, 2020

3 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Following the BP promotions list, which of the Frosties cars have we got as a collective?

20190825_121647 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_172219 by RS, on Flickr

20191109_184239 by RS, on Flickr

20190914_195345 by RS, on Flickr

Corgi XJS,I'm still working so can't post a picture of mine.

20,838 · April 1, 2020

2 hours ago, warch said:

I was idly searched ebay this morning for a boxed BP promotion orange Jeep when I happened across this. Someone on here did a post about obscure Corgi movie and tv tie ins, this 'Chopper Squad' Jeep apparently pertains to an Australian tv series about the eponymous squad, who carried out rescues (in their chopper). The series was made in the late 70s by Reg Grundy of Neighbours and underpants fame.

I remember having a model based on the same casting when I was a nipper, it was in their 1/36 range, mine was sort of metallic red with an eagle on the bonnet.

The jeep should come with a jet boat/ trailer. The jeep in the TV series was a little suzuki. I have the remains of the corgi jet ranger somewhere.

63,078 · April 1, 2020

French diecast parts company 3mja have released their 2020 catalogue. I have ordered things from them (admittedly to a French postal address) and have the found the quality a little bit variable - however might be worth a look as they do odds and ends for Majorette, Quiralu, Norev, CIJ etc.

Click on 'telechargement' here: https://www.3mja.fr/documents/4002-liste-de-prix-la-boite-a-jouets-2020.html?search_query=catja2020&results=1

25,880 · April 1, 2020

Another day,another battered die cast car.

Corgi whizzwheels VW Hot Rod.

Think I picked up this at a car boot sale in North Norfolk last autumn.

Painted in Neon pink,doesn't show so well in the pic,but it is bright.

Here it is beside it's Husky stable mate.

Guess it's based from this casting.

You ever have a Hot Rod Smoll Eddy?

"Once,but the cream the Doc give me cleared it up a treat M8"

?

20,838 · April 1, 2020

I have given this a clean. I am about 10 of the 75 short but I will put some in later.

63,078 · April 1, 2020

The repaired fire engine is in primer, it's ok.

43,501 · April 1, 2020

On 3/31/2020 at 2:07 PM, flat4alfa said:

You were right!

It cost the wrong side of a fiver but the results are excellent!

43,501 · April 1, 2020

3 hours ago, junkyarddog said:

Looks very smart now

Looked it up. So Corgi released this as' VW Double Trouble Hot Rod' in 1971, the very same year Hot Wheels released the very similar 'Evil Weevil''. Identical in concept, who came first?

Do you have an Evil Weevil for Eddy to compare with?

60,062 · April 1, 2020

3 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

Looks very smart now

Looked it up. So Corgi released this as' VW Double Trouble Hot Rod' in 1971, the very same year Hot Wheels released the very similar 'Evil Weevil''. Identical in concept, who came first?

Do you have an Evil Weevil for Eddy to compare with?

Very much on my want list original and re-tooled, but they're big money.

60,062 · April 1, 2020

3 hours ago, junkyarddog said:

Guess it's based from this casting.

It had never occurred to me that the Hot Rod version was based on that, good spot! I assumed it was a unique casting (Nice job on yours too).

There's this, the Evil Weevil and the Johnny Lightening Bug Bomb all featuring double engines. I have a re-released Bug Bomb but again, originals are strong money.

20200126_153521 by RS, on Flickr

I do have a couple of quite nice Hot Rod versions

20200323_211036 by RS, on Flickr

VW 012_zpsl7mxjy6b by RS, on Flickr

20191117_134833 by RS, on Flickr

And the original, although mine's a Corgi Whizzwheels

20190604_122733 by RS, on Flickr

60,062 · April 1, 2020

Today has not been entirely successful. Wanted to improve this Matchbox, especially in the wheel department

20190904_183037 by RS, on Flickr

Started off OK

20200401_133944 by RS, on Flickr

Then I took a chance painting it with a very old, nearly empty can of yellow. Results were not good, splatter, bubbles, all sorts. New paint acquired for tomorrow.

20200401_171859 by RS, on Flickr

20200401_171850 by RS, on Flickr

Base and interior coming along though, The Works provided plastic crystals for the headlights. Strange that it has a fuel tank and battery in the non-opening boot, and an engine you can't see. Detailed them anyway...

20200401_172046 by RS, on Flickr

20200401_172039 by RS, on Flickr

Had more success with this, bit of a muck about with a Poundland cheapie. Fade blue-green paint with silver/purple sparkles over the top, wheels I've had for ages and a bit of detail in the chrome with a black wash

20200401_171909 by RS, on Flickr

20200401_171936 by RS, on Flickr

20200401_171951 by RS, on Flickr

* just notice the base fell off when I turned it over!*

5,989 · April 1, 2020

Could you add a hinge to the rear of the Matchbox?

43,501 · April 1, 2020

Also while on the subject, something uncaddily (sorry) similar with Corgi and Hotweels custom Cadillac Eldorado

Hot Wheels modelled the Cadillac 'Custom Eldorado' for 1968

For 1972 re-released as a conversion into 'Sugar Caddy' as part of 'The Spoilers' range

The Husky 'Cadillac Eldorado' was released for 1969. Re-released under the Corgi Junior rebrand for 1970

For 1971, there was the 'custom' variation as 'Caddy Hot Rodder'

Anyone one have these?

20,838 · April 1, 2020

I have the corgi hot rodder and a copper coloured rockets example.

10,278 · April 1, 2020

I've got these two,the Corgi Rockets version would compare well to the HW car

43,501 · April 1, 2020

7 hours ago, bunglebus said:

There's this, the Evil Weevil and the Johnny Lightening Bug Bomb all featuring double engines

So Topper's 1969 Johnny Lightning series Bug Bomb came before both Hot Wheels and Corgi Juniors...

Topper's went bust in 1971. I wonder if they hadn't, Mattel and Mettoy could have got a lawsuit? Probably not.

11,816 · April 1, 2020

So Vulg gets a threat if he draws a car picture these days because copyright ..What about models ? Are they now paying manufacturers before tooling up to make a miniature?

60,062 · April 1, 2020

7 minutes ago, Christine said:

So Vulg gets a threat if he draws a car picture these days because copyright ..What about models ? Are they now paying manufacturers before tooling up to make a miniature?

Yes, in a way - Hot Wheels didn't make Ferarris for a few years because they didn't have a licence.

60,062 · April 1, 2020

1 hour ago, Tenmil Socket said:

Could you add a hinge to the rear of the Matchbox?

Could do I suppose - I wonder if they intended it to have opening parts originally,

60,062 · April 1, 2020

1 hour ago, flat4alfa said:

Anyone one have these?

I have the Redline and the Caddy Hot Rodder, the latter courtesy of @Datsuncog

20190829_120355 by RS, on Flickr

20190611_132424 by RS, on Flickr

Before ^

20190612_165321 by RS, on Flickr

After ^

20190320_150032 by RS, on Flickr

20191018_131219 by RS, on Flickr

43,501 · April 1, 2020

^ Can I buy the blue one pretty please

43,501 · April 1, 2020

Not spotted it mentioned on this thread yet - but have just watched Lamley's new Hot Wheels YT video on Case H opening

The Volvo has a new paint job.

42,543 · April 2, 2020

19 hours ago, bunglebus said:

I think you should have having checked eBay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223698628625

Heh, I think it's a given by now that if I buy anything = useless old tat I've probably overpaid for, whereas if I leave it = sooper-rare valuable collectible...

Like that pre-war rubber car I laughed at the other month, but was apparently worth £££ to the right collector.

It's just as well I'm only here for the fun of it!

43,501 · April 2, 2020

^ This is why your Cog Book will be coveted, after publishing

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