Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The Mountain Gun of the Royal Artillery.

 



This is a model gun from Britains, specifically a part of Set 28, known as the Mountain Gun of the Royal Artillery. It was made in England in the year 1960 and consists of four guns. Each gun has a height of 5.8 cm, a length of 9 cm, and a total weight of 874 grams.

This set of metal cannon models is designed for use in mountainous terrain and includes four mules for transporting various components. The artillery pieces consist of wheels, barrels, launchers, and projectiles.

A complete Set 28 from Britains would typically include six gunners, two mounted soldiers, and four mule-mounted artillery pieces.
Britains Set 28 is considered one of the rarest Britains sets due to its discontinuation nearly 60 years ago. Some of the parts from this set are in very good condition with their original color, and none of the parts are broken. The cannon shells carried by the mules are made of metal. The rest of the set remains in its original state.
This Set 28 is packaged in an authentic wooden box, serving both as a display case and a storage container. The box is adorned with metal decorations and features a picture of a parade carrying cannons. See more

Tomica No.60 Mitsubishi Rosa Kindergarten (Hello Kitty)

 




Tomica No.60 Mitsubishi Rosa Kindergarten (Hello Kitty), made in China by Tomy in the year 2000. It has a length of 7.5 cm and weighs 100 grams (1:84 scale).

The Mitsubishi Rosa Hello Kitty metal car is one of the four cars in the Gift Set, Hello Kitty Work Car Set 2. The normal version of the Mitsubishi Rosa was in production from 1981 to 2005. See more

 

Tomica Part of Delightful Trailer Set 4 – Fuso Truck Animal Carrier

 


Tomica Part of Delightful Trailer Set 4 – Fuso Truck Animal Carrier, made in China by Tomy in the year 2007. It has a length of 7.6 cm and weighs 90 grams (1:102 scale).

This metal vehicle was produced from the mold of Fuso Panel Van No. 7 (1975-1988), but the cargo area was modified to be a vehicle for transporting animals. In 1998, it was used as a gorilla transport vehicle, labeled as No. 108. In 2007, it became a panda transporter, identified by the number on the front of the box: 76.

This car serves as a Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle transport vehicle and is one of the four metal cars in the Gift Set, Delightful Trailer Set 4. See more

 

Tomica No.F.39 – Citroen 2CV (ISETAN)

 


Tomica No.F.39 – Citroen 2CV (ISETAN), made in Japan by Tomy in 1980. The car has a length of 6.7 cm and a weight of 100 grams (1:57 scale).

The Citroen 2CV diecast car is part of the Foreign Tomica series, identified by the number preceded by the letter F. Currently, this series is no longer in production, but it originally featured foreign cars (non-Japanese cars) compatible with Japanese cars and others.

The F.29 model was produced in various colors, including silver with a black roof, blue with a white roof, orange with a black roof, and yellow with a black roof. It also featured ISETAN department store stickers, and there were a few other colors available for special occasions. See more

 

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Tomica Collector's Book No.563 – Nissan Skyline GT-R Racing

 



Tomica Limited, Tomica Collector's Book No.563 – Nissan Skyline GT-R Racing, made in China by Tomy in 2003. The car has a length of 6.6 cm and a weight of 450 grams.


This Tomica Limited metal car comes with a book featuring the Nissan Skyline GT-R racing car. The book comprises 68 thick pages, measuring 15x21 cm, and includes illustrations on every page. It was printed by Neko Book Publishing House.


 The overall condition of this metal car and book set is very good, rated as Near Mint.See more

 

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Matchbox Regular Wheels No.54A Saracen Personnel Carrier

 



Matchbox Regular Wheels No.54A Saracen Personnel Carrier was manufactured by Lesney in England in 1958. It measures 5.8 cm in length.


This diecast armored personnel carrier is army green and is entirely made of metal except for the wheels and the rotating turret. It represents Lesney's first metal car with the number 54 and was produced in a single color. There are approximately five other variations, including differences in wheel axles, tire tread patterns, and more. See more

 

Matchbox Regular Wheels No.23C Trailer Caravan

 

 


Matchbox Regular Wheels No.23C Trailer Caravan was manufactured by Lesney in England in 1965. It measures 7.3 cm in length.

This diecast car is a trailer house that comes in pink with a white removable roof and a light blue interior. Inside, you'll find a dining table, sofa, kitchen, and balcony. There's also a trailer in front, and the metal underbelly is the same color as the car. The 23C diecast  cars were produced in two colors: pink and yellow, and there are six other variations. See more
 

The Flying Motorcycle From Harry Potter Film

 



The diecast car, Mattel No.95653 The Flying Motorcycle, was produced by Mattel Inc. (USA) in China in the year 2000. It measures 12.5 cm in length.


This black, silver, and chrome metal car, inspired by the first Harry Potter film, was produced under license from Warner Bros. It features Hagrid riding a motorcycle that resembles a Triumph 650 T120 Bonneville from the year 1953. Toy2hand shop

 

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Tomica No.109 - Event Car (Georgia Coffee)

 




Diecast Car Model Tomica No.109 - Event Car (Georgia Coffee), made in China by Tomy around 1997-2000, length 7.7 cm, weight 53 g.

The Event Car was custom-made for Georgia Coffee (a subsidiary company of Coca-Cola). It is blue with a white roof. The rear of the car is shaped like a Georgia Coffee can that can be opened and closed on the side. The side door features a printed Georgian Coffee logo.

The Event Car was initially introduced in 1997 as a Bailey orange juice car. Subsequently, various types were released, including Itoen tea and chocolate smarties, for different special occasions. Even though it transitioned to a Toyota Crown model in 2003. See more

 

Tomica No.32 Komatsu Motor Scraper WS16

 


 

The die-cast car model is the Tomica No.32 Komatsu Motor Scraper WS16, manufactured in Japan by Tomy in 1979. It measures 7.8 cm in length and weighs 59 g.


The Komatsu Motor Scraper WS16 die-cast car was first produced in October 1979 and was available in a single color. However, by 1983, the model number 32 was replaced with the Toyota Crown 2600 Royal Saloon.

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Tomica No.25 Mitsubishi Jeep H-J58

 


Tomica No.25 Mitsubishi Jeep H-J58, made in Japan, year 1980, length: 5.8 cm, weight: 48 g (1:57 scale)

The die-cast car Jeep HJ-58 No. 25 was in production from 1980 until early 1988, after which it was changed to Mitsubishi Jeep J3R in 1988.

Jeep die-cast cars sold in Thailand do not feature a spare tire at the back.

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

Matchbox Major Packs No. M10A Dinkum Dumper

 




Matchbox Major Packs No. M10A Dinkum Dumper, produced by Lesney in England in 1962, has a length of 10.7 cm. This metal car is the last one in the Major Packs series, numbered 10. Major Packs only produced 10 models, and production ceased in 1966.

The M10A is a yellow dump truck with a decal on the side reading WMITLOCK D-D70 on both sides. The payload can be raised and lowered. Almost all parts are made of metal, with the exception of the removable tires and steering wheel; the body and truck can turn. Lesney produced the model in only one color and with two types of wheel hubs: a metal wheel hub and a red plastic wheel hub. See more

Matchbox Superfast Wheels No.21E Foden Concrete Truck



Matchbox Superfast Wheels No.21E Foden Concrete Truck, manufactured by Lesney in England in 1970, measures 7.6 cm in length.
This prefabricated diecast cement truck is yellow-red, with green glass and a rotating cement bucket. It has a green underbelly and features thin wheels (the first generation of Superfast Wheels). The 21E diecast car was produced in only one color, which is yellow-red, but there are variations in other parts. There are four different types, such as the cabin being cast as one piece with the front bumper or separate, and the underbelly coming in both light and dark shades.See more

 

Matchbox Superfast No. 22 Blaze Buster

 




Matchbox Superfast No. 22 Blaze Buster, manufactured by Lesney in England in 1975, has a length of 7.7 cm. It is a red metal fire truck featuring a yellow liftable ladder, amber glass, and a chrome interior. The black metal underbody is adorned with a "FIRE" sticker on the side. Lesney produced this model in two colors, bright red and dark red, and included other components such as steps, wheels, and stickers in about 15 different designs. The expensive variant is the one with the white staircase. See more

Matchbox Superfast No. 32 Field Gun

 


Matchbox Superfast No. 32 Field Gun, made in England in 1978, measures 7.7 cm in length. A large climber, cast in iron, with replica number 32, in dark green. The black barrel is adjustable from -10 to 35 degrees and can be fired using a spring-loaded bullet system at the muzzle. It comes with a light brown display stand and two gunners of the same color. Lesney produced the cannon in two colors, horse dung and green, with five different components. The most expensive version is the Green one. See more

Monday, October 2, 2023

FODEN CEMENT MIXER

 



Matchbox Originals Series Produced over 40 Years
Ago Limited Edition Collectors' Series II  No.22 FODEN CEMENT MIXER, Made in Thailand by Tyco Toys Inc. in 1993

The Orange Cement Mixer utilizes the ERF Cab as its base, which was previously used for another model. This particular model remained in the range for six years, with the only notable change being the lengthening of the barrel stem at the front end. 

Lesney, the manufacturer, made the decision to create a miniature range by scaling down their larger toys. These miniatures were then packaged in small boxes that resembled matchboxes, giving rise to the "MATCHBOX SERIES" name. See more


 

Tomica No.F12-1 FORD T-TYPE TOURING - Mickey Mouse





Tomica No. F12-1 Ford T-Type Touring, produced by Tomy Co., Ltd. in China in 1997, has a length of 6.2 cm.

This Ford metal car model was produced under license from both Ford and Disney and features a Mickey Mouse figure seated in the front seat. The car has a black body and interior, mirror frames, front grille, gold headlights, and a black underbody. See more

1963 Volkswagen wooden pick-up truck

 


1963 Volkswagen wooden pick-up truck in beige with a printed tempo design. It features a text graphic reading "HELMUT MILCHWAGEN" on each side of the car door. 

The truck has brown imitation wood detailing, and its lid can be opened and closed. It also comes with white front and rear bumpers, clear glass windows, real rubber wheels mounted on a black metal bottom, and chrome wheel hubs.See more


1932 AEC Regal Single-Deck Bus (Royal Blue Coach Service)

 



Days-Gone No. DG17 – 1932 AEC Regal Single-Deck Bus (Royal Blue Coach Service), manufactured by Lledo (London) Limited in England in 1995, with a length of 9.2 cm. 


The 1932 AEC metal car was first produced in 1985. The initial model featured Southend Corporation buses in blue, red, and orange. This metal bus model was produced until 1995, with approximately 80 different variants, including the Royal Blue 1932 AEC Regal Bus, which is blue with a metal roof of the same color. Cream-colored window frames, black mudguards, and a message on the side at the edge of the roof reads "ROYAL BLUE LUXURY COACH." Additionally, there is a "ROYAL BLUE" message on the side and front of the bus. The interior features cream-colored seats, and the bus has a silver front grille and headlights, along with a black underbody.

 

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Tomica No.91, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG


Die-cast car model Tomica No.91, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, was made in Vietnam by Takara Tomy in 2014. It has a length of 7.1 cm and weighs 56 grams (1:65 scale)

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG diecast car, labeled as No. 91, became available for sale in Japan in early 2012. Production ceased in early 2019 when it was replaced by the Co-Co Ichibanya curry rice kitchen car.

This die-cast car is available in various colors and styles, including matte black, gold (assembled in the Tomica Shop), white and green Dubai police car, silver and red JMAC, and a dark red Tomica Event Model.

Tomica No.96 Yamaha YFZ450R

 

       
        
 
  
 
Tomica No.96 Yamaha YFZ450R, made in China in the year 2010, has a length of 6 cm and weighs 48 grams (1:32 scale).

The Yamaha YFZ450R ATV metal car production began in the Classic Tomica Toyline (which includes the basic Tomica metal car models available to the general public) in 2010. Production continued until 2016 when it was replaced by the Honda Step Wagon.

This ATV model is available in only one color. 

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Pokémon Advance Generation Movie Set, Tomica Gift Set

 




Pokémon Advance Generation Movie Set, Tomica Gift Set (4 Cars), made in China by Tomy in the year 2003.


This set includes four metal cars inspired by the Pokémon movie game. Produced under license from Nintendo and TV Tokyo Shopro JR Kikaku, these metal cars were exclusively produced for sale in Japan, making them rarely seen outside of the country. Pokémon was first introduced in 1996, and its creator is Satoshi Tajiri.See more
 

Vitesse – Toyota Corolla C17 Liftback

 



Vitesse – Toyota Corolla C17 Liftback, made in Portugal in the year 1996, with a length of 10 cm and a weight of 161 grams (1:43 scale).

The Toyota Corolla C17 Liftback commenced production in 1995 and represented the eighth generation of the Corolla designed for the European, Australian, and certain Asian markets. This particular Corolla variant may not be very familiar to many due to its unique appearance.

In 1996, Vitesse produced this die-cast car under license from Ratima Ltd. in Switzerland, manufacturing it in Portugal. Notable energy drink brands such as Red Bull (Austria, sourced from Thailand) and Sauber Petronas (known for supplying engines to the Sauber F1 racing team) sponsored this endeavor. See more

 

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry

    Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry was made in England by Matchbox International in 1986. It is 11 cm long an...