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The Dinky Armoured Command Car is unique in Dinky character toy history (indeed it may be unique in the history of character toys made by any company). It was designed for a Gerry Anderson TV series that never got made. But unlike other Dinky character toy oddities like Stripey the Magic Mini, not only did the material the Armoured Command Car was featured in never reach TV screens, it also never appeared in any other media. As such, children and collectors for decades have wondered if this is some sort of weird eight-wheeled military prototype sports car…
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The Triumph Spitfire was a mainstay of the British sportscar market throughout the sixties and seventies, and the Dinky model an excellent representation of it, complete with working flip-front bonnet. But what set the model apart was a feature no other Dinky ever had: a working seatbelt for the lady driver! Produced with and without jewelled headlamps, the model was made in metallic grey, red, gold and metallic purple between 1963 and 1971.
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The MINIC range of toys cars and vehicles was introduced in 1935 by Tri-ang. The first range of model cars, 'Series 1', were released that year and were made up of 14 models. The range later included Push and Go which were introduced in the 1950s, Minic Motorways which were introduced 1963 and Minic Ships which were introduced in 1959.
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139 days, 04:10:18Seller: Uniquecollections
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- Re: Frames New Stuff...
- There are some more sales locally but the week surrounding this show is a time to stay off the roads. My 10/15 drive to the next town will take well over an hour because of theextra traffic. I shoul
- 1 hour, 36 minutes ago In New Finds
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- Re: Dinky Albion 8 Wheeler!
- Thats just great. Frame.
- 1 hour, 43 minutes ago In Trucks & Lorries
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- Re: Matchbox/Lesney job lot box
- I know the feeling Richard and I know that Jim will be able to fix ixtis1965 up with these parts which would be more reliable that is for sure.
- 6 hours, 3 minutes ago In Lesney & Matchbox!
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- Re: Matchbox/Lesney job lot box
- last time I bought parts from Recovertoy nothing arrived. then his site disappeared. That was 40 bucks well spent
- 6 hours, 3 minutes ago In Lesney & Matchbox!
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- Re: Matchbox/Lesney job lot box
- They were always plastic with the metal hook on the end and usually were either chewed off or just snapped off with some help. This what you are looking for although Recovertoy probably doesn't hav
- 6 hours, 3 minutes ago In Lesney & Matchbox!
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- Re: '36 Ford Cabriolet
- Great shape to that one. I have an unfinished plastic kit which I'll get around to someday (had it about 20 years) Comes with hard and soft top options,I prefer the hardtop or is it the saloon/van Pre
- 7 hours, 4 minutes ago In 50 of This or That
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- Re: Matchbox/Lesney job lot box
- the 'rope' is that plastic white thing made out of plastic.
- 6 hours, 3 minutes ago In Lesney & Matchbox!
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- Re: Matchbox/Lesney job lot box
- the parts list says it is a rope and separately a hook ??
- 6 hours, 3 minutes ago In Lesney & Matchbox!
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- Re: Matchbox/Lesney job lot box
- fairly sure got one of these in yellow. can't believe I didn't make a photo of it.
- 6 hours, 3 minutes ago In Lesney & Matchbox!
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- Re: '36 Ford Cabriolet
- Yes, it is, in 1/24. I also have the blue one, a white and black one.
- 7 hours, 4 minutes ago In 50 of This or That
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Vintage Toys in Ghent - a pleasant surprise
We recently met friends in Ghent, Belgium which was very worthwhile. Not only was their a flea market on where i bought some 30 Viewmaster reels but also found "Toys & Things" which was a sh... -
Ambassador Update: New Set of Pictures from 2012 Line- Matchbox
All,Here are recently provided pictures from Mattel exclusively for the collectors. I appreciate Mattel/Matchbox cooperation.Some housekeeping reminders: Feel free to share these with fellow collecto... -
Nuremberg Toy Fair 2012: Norev 1/18 Racing Cars
Here's some more Norev, this time a wide range of racers in 1/18...Citroen C4And another one!Le Mans Peugeot prototypeVW Paris-DakarClassic Renault SuperCinqRenault Clio Mk1Citroen DS3Audi & Merce... -
Some additions
A couple of the nicest additions over the past period I'd like to share with you. Greenlight: Jaguar XKSGreenlight's Motor World series gets better each release with better details. It's a shame ... -
Big delivery of Scalextric and Hornby expected in the next week
We are expecting a huge delivery from Hornby and Scalextric in the next 7 days. Products have been slow coming since the New Year and the Chinese New Year all but stops production for 6-8 weeks. But ... -
Toy Cars & Slot Racers from Technoclassica!
I have a few more posts to come from Nuremberg still, but for a change of pace, here are some images from Technoclassic at Essen! Joschik attended this awesome event (a must for classic car afficionad... -
Nuremberg Toy Fair 2012: Norev 1/18 Road Cars
Much to show from Norev, so I'm going to be splitting it up here too! Here are the 1/18 road cars....Prototype for the upcoming Citroen DS SafariCitroen 2CV Van prototypeCitroen 2CV Dolly. There were ...
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Leonardo da Vinci’s wooden construction kits: Fascinating feats of science & engineering
Revell’s new military-themed Leonardo da Vinci wooden model kits are available from August 2012.
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THOMAS GUNN takes Toy Soldiers to Web 2.0 with Toy Collector
Traditional toy soldier maker Thomas Gunn has been one of Toy Collector’s biggest supporters since our launch – and they’ve certainly made use of the facilities!
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New High-Detail Lamborghini Models from FrontiArt
FrontiArt have launched two new 1/43 full-detail Lamborghini models, the Aventador LP700-4 and Jota SVR.
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AMT Introduces a Kustom Kreature
The Kats at AMT team up with Dirty Donny to create a Two-Headed Monster...
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RSL’s July 1 Antique Toys, Train Stations, Banks & Americana auction led by revered Jirofsky, Laster collections
TIMONIUM, Md. – Fine European antique toys and train stations, plus a fabulous array of still and mechanical banks are at the heart of RSL’s 621-lot auction to be held July 1, 2012 at Richard Opfer’s gallery in Timonium (suburban Baltimore), Maryland. Titled “Toys, Train Stations, Banks & Americana,” the auction’s wonderfully varied selections include the John Jirofsky architectural still bank collection, the late Dr. James Laster’s collection of train stations, and other carefully chosen additional consignments
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Bertoia’s March 23-24 ‘Made to Be Played’ toy auction finishes at $1.3M
VINELAND, N.J. – Bertoia’s March 23-24 ‘Made to Be Played’ auction, a 1,400-lot offering highlighted by the Grover Van Dexter European tin toy collection, closed the books at an impressive $1.3 million (inclusive of 15% buyer’s premium). An extensive variety of early toys crossed the auction block. A Hubley cast-iron Popeye Patrol depicting the popular cartoon sailor on a motorcycle had been estimated at $10,000-$12,000 and rode off as top lot after hammering $19,550.
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Auction-room fireworks expected at Morphy’s June 22-23 auction of George Moyer collection
40-year collection includes spectacular array of vintage firecrackers, pyrotechnic rarities
