Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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 and weighs 71 grams.


The Y-18C Yesteryear series diecast model was produced in only two colors: yellow and red. Collectors can find similar prices for both color variants.


The Y-18C diecast model was produced for just one year before being replaced by the Y-18D in 1987, which marked the last series.

Tomica No.27 Isuzu Hipac (TAK OTOMODACHI)

 




Tomica No.27 Isuzu Hipac (TAK OTOMODACHI) made in China by Tomy in 2001. It has a length of 6.9 cm and weighs 39 grams (115 grams with packaging).

The yellow Isuzu Hipac Van was specially produced in limited quantities for Tak Otomodachi and is not available for general sale. It is Tomica No. 27 Isuzu Hipac Van, making it one of the rarest vehicles.


Friday, March 15, 2024

Mercedes-Benz Actros 1846 with a Pril beer bottle

 




Die-cast car model "Mercedes-Benz Actros 1846" with a Pril beer bottle on a trailer and a traffic sign, made in China by Hummer Germany, in the year 2005, measuring 19 cm in length and weighing 98 g.


The Mercedes-Benz Actros 1846 model is a 10-wheel truck carrying replica beer bottles of the brand PRLI, produced by the beer factory PFUNGSTADTER in Germany


Tomica No.D-05 Toyota BB (The Incredibles)


 

 
Tomica No.D-05 Toyota BB (The Incredibles) was made in China in the year 2004, with a length of 6.3 cm and a weight of 44 grams. This metal car is part of the Disney Tomica set, with production commencing in November 2004. It is available in two colors: golden and silver, both adorned with the same Tempo pattern.


Tomica No.22 (43) Nissan Diesel Crane Truck Goldplate

 


Tomica No.22 (43) Nissan Diesel Crane Truck Goldplate, made in China by Tomy in the year 2007, has a length of 7.5 cm and weighs 80 grams (1:120 scale).

This gold-plated Nissan, numbered 22 (43), is a metal car that was specially produced for the Tomica Expo in 2007. The regular metal car was produced from 1987 to 2006, featuring approximately 10 different colors and designs.


Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Matchbox Superfast Wheels No. 11 Flying Bug

 


 

Matchbox Superfast Wheels No. 11 Flying Bug, made in England in 1972, has a length of 7.1 cm and a weight of 42 grams.

This model of the Flying Bug metal car was produced in only two colors: red and orange. However, there are various other parts, including about five different styles such as gray or blue windows, a bare metal underbelly, or bronze-grey paint, 4- or 5-spoke wheels, and different hood decals.

Matchbox Superfast Wheels No.31 Volks-Dragon

 



 


Matchbox Superfast Wheels No.31 Volks-Dragon, made in England, 1971, by Lesney Prod. Length: 6.6 cm, weight: 38 grams.

The Volks-Dragon diecast car is produced in approximately three colors: red, orange, and blue. It has approximately 10 different types of parts, such as clear and purple window glass. The underbelly is unpainted and bronze-gray. Yellow or cream interior eye stickers or the flowers on the hood.

Matchbox Superfast No.55 Mercury Police Commuter

 




Matchbox Superfast No.55 Mercury Police Commuter, made in England by Lesney in the year 1971. It has a length of 7.7 cm and weighs 100 grams.

This model of the Mercury Police Commuter diecast car was produced by Lesney only in one color, which is white. However, there are variations in other parts. Approximately 6 different styles exist, including variations in stickers, the color of the signal lights on the roof, and the color of the underbelly, before production ceased in 1974.



Friday, February 16, 2024

Basil Brush's Car

 



Basil Brush's Car, Corgi No. 808, was made in England by Mettoy Playcraft in the year 1971. It measures 9.5 cm long.

The die-cast car, featured in the children's TV show Basil Brush, is red with yellow metal mudguards. It showcases a fox sitting on the car. This particular model is a 1910 Renault diecast car, numbered 9031, with a clear windshield and gold lamp. The bottom of the car is made of yellow metal.
 

Basil Brush aired on the BBC from 1963 to 2007 and remains one of the most popular children's series. It is also one of the longest-running programs on the BBC. See more

Matchbox Superfast Wheels No. 59D – Ford Galaxie,

 





Matchbox Superfast Wheels No. 59D – Ford Galaxie, made in England by Lesney Ltd. in the year 1970. It measures 7.7 cm in length and weighs 42 grams.

Matchbox's diecast car, number 59D, is in the process of transitioning from Regular wheels, which have been produced since 1953, to Superfast wheels in 1970. Therefore, the Ford Galaxie police car features both types of wheels due to the production span from 1966 to 1970, transitioning to the Planet Scout car in 1975. See more


Matchbox Lesney Superfast Wheels No.73E MERCURY COMMUTER STATION WAGON

 

 

Matchbox Lesney Superfast Wheels No.73E MERCURY COMMUTER STATION WAGON, made in England in 1970, 7.7 cm long

Red body, ribbed rear roof, white interior with two dogs, clear windows, a buffalo head sticker on hood. See more


Matchbox Regular Wheels No.70 Grit Spreader Truck

 



Matchbox Regular Wheels No.70 Grit Spreader Truck, made in England by Lesney in 1966, 6.9 cm long, 45 gm weight

The cab of the vehicle is red in color, while the dump portion is light yellow. It has a black plastic pull mechanism and black plastic wheels.

Overall, the vehicle is in good condition, although it does not come with its original box. See more

Matchbox Lesney Major Packs No.M7A JANNINGS CATTLE TRUCK

 




Matchbox Lesney Major Packs No.
M7A JANNINGS CATTLE TRUCK, Made in England in 1960, 12.1 cm long


The Jannings cattle wagon consists of a red tractor and a tan van. The van has a metal back cover that can be locked and opened. The truck has a red metal bottom, a front grille, gray plastic wheels and silver bronze headlights. The truck has rounded axles on both sides. See more


Johnny Lightning – The WASP (from Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat Cartoon)

 



Johnny Lightning – The WASP (from Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat Cartoon), made in China by Playing Mentis in 2003, with a length of 7.5 cm and a weight of 190 grams. 

The WASP metal car features The Cat in the Hat cartoon pattern, created by Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), first published in 1957. There are 12 types of metal cars in this set, such as the 1940 Ford Delivery, Sand Stormer, Custom GTO, '55 Ford Panel Van, etc. See more

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Dinky No.676 Armored Personnel Carrier



Dinky No.676 Armored Personnel Carrier, made by Dinky Toys in England in 1955. It is a steel armored personnel carrier painted in army green, and the vehicle is entirely made of metal except for the rubber wheels. The wheels are detachable from the wheel hubs.

Dinky Toys produced only one model of this diecast car from 1955 to 1962. 

1954 Panhard Dyna Z (Spirou and Fantasio Car)




Die-cast car model Atlas No. 2674019 – 1954 Panhard Dyna Z (Spirou and Fantasio Car), made by Edition Atlas France in China in 2007, measures 10.50 cm in length and weight 215 grams.

These die-cast cars are from the Spirou and Fantasio comic book series, which are French-Belgian hybrids. The cartoon-like Tintin was first published in 1938 by Robert Velter and is still popular today.

The Panhard Dyna Z diecast car from 1954 is named "Spirou Et Les Hommes Bulles" and is featured in the comic book printed in 1964 on page 5. It is a heavy, metal car with a cartoon character as the driver.

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Model Artillery Britain – 4.5 Inches Howitzer,




Model Artillery Britain CAT No.1725 – 4.5 Inches Howitzer, made in England by Britains Ltd. London, 1945. It has a length of 12.7 cm and a weight of 191 g.

Britains is an old British toy company founded in 1860 by William Britain Jr. The company mainly produced military metal toys and later expanded its production to include metal toys related to agriculture. The Britains brand has been owned by Tomy Japan since 2011.

This 4.5-inch Howvitzer metal replica cannon is adjustable for firing angles with a horizontal screw system. Firing with a spring system at the end of the barrel, there is a trigger for firing. Made of alloy and brass, real rubber wheels, partially painted by hand. Shop here


1930 4.5 Liters Supercharged Bentley




Matchbox Yesteryear No. Y2D – 1930 4.5 Liters Supercharged Bentley, made in England by Matchbox International in the year 1984. It has a length of 10.8 cm and a weight of 108 grams.

This Y2D metal car is the final model in the Y2 series of the Yesteryear metal car collection. It comes in two colors, dark green and dark blue, and is produced in three countries: Macau, China, and England. The Y2D metal car features various details, precise proportions, and a sharp, beautiful design. Shop here

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

1914 Sunbeam Motorcycle & Sidecar





1914 Sunbeam Motorcycle & Sidecar, Matchbox Model of Yesterday No. Y-8B, made in England by Lesney in 1962, measuring 6.7 cm in length and 4.5 cm in width.

Over a span of almost 60 years, Matchbox produced only 5 types of metal motorcycle sidecars: Sidecars from Triumph, Lambretta, Harley Davidson (2 models), and Sunbeam. If we consider only vehicles in the Yesteryear group, then only sidecars would be produced. One such type is the 1914 Sunbeam Sidecar.

In 1912, Sunbeam began producing its first motorcycles, utilizing a single-cylinder engine of 347 cc with a power output of 2.75 horsepower, designed by John Greenwood. The production of the sidecar commenced in 1914.

The 1914 Sunbeam Sidecar was manufactured in three versions, each featuring different chrome colors. The seats in the sidecar came in black, light green, and dark green. For this particular car, the seats are dark green. Despite being 59 years old, it is in good condition with no broken parts, removable rubber wheels, metal spokes, and a metal underbelly. All parts are metal, except for the driver's saddle and the seat in the sidecar, which are chrome-colored. See more

Tomytec Limited Vintage - TOYOPET CROWN TAXI



Tomytec Limited Vintage No.LV-129A TOYOPET CROWN TAXI, Made in China by Tomy in 2012 
7 cm. long, 53 gm weight

The Toyopet is a Toyota model that was produced during the 1960s and 1970s. The Toyopet Crown LV129A mentioned here is a taxi belonging to Nihon Kotsu. Additionally, the same car was also produced as another taxi model known as the Checkered Cab No. LV-129B.

The Tomitec Limited Vintage is a retro car produced by Tomy, offering more details compared to the Classic line. It features real tires, wheel hub details, and other enhancements. It comes in a better box with improved packing and has limited production. shop here

Tomica, Mini Cooper set Italy Flag



Die-cast car, random box, Tomica, Mini Cooper set, dark blue, the Italy flag pattern on the roof, under the black metal bottom, indicates the mold year 2004.

Tomica Kuji (Random box) started production for the 30th anniversary in 2000. Up to now, there are more than 20 brands of Tomica Kuji. 


The Toyota Prius, Tomica no. 86




The Toyota Prius, Tomica no. 86, was produced by Tomy Co., Ltd. in China between 1998 and 2003. It has a length of 7.3 cm and is at a scale of 1:58.

This is the first model of the Toyota Prius metal car, featuring a metallic green color, clear glass, and a beige interior. The front hood can be opened and closed using a white push button located under the car, which matches the car's metal color. It has silver-bronze headlights and red taillights. This metal car model was in production until 2003 when it was replaced by the Mazda Demio in 2004.

The metal car is in good condition, with 99% of the original color and 1% painted. The glass is not cracked, and the hood opens and closes normally. Shop here

Mazda B1600 Pickup, Corgi No. 413B1





Mazda B1600 Pickup, Corgi No. 413B1, Made in Great Britain between the years 1976-1978, measures 15.5 cm at 1:36 scale. 

This metal car, a pickup truck, is the Mazda B1600 in yellow with attached yellow-black stickers. It features Motorway Maintenance graphics and text on the hood and doors. Inside the pickup truck, there's a metal hydraulic lift installed, with only the plastic basket being plastic. The metal tailgate can be opened and closed, and there's a black metal grille with silver bronze headlights. The underbelly is matte black metal, and there's a tow hook at the back of the car. The clear glass reveals a black interior. 

This model of a metal car had a production period as short as three years. Corgi rarely produces metal cars from Japanese companies. Shop here

Monday, January 22, 2024

Citroen DS19 (40th Anniversary 1955-1995)




Citroen DS19 (40th Anniversary 1955-1995), Vitesse no.L114, was made in Portugal by Vitesse Cinerius Ltd. in the year 1995. It is a limited edition model numbered 03039 out of 12,000 and measures 11 cm in length at a scale of 1:43.

This Citroen DS19 metal car model was created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the original DS19 model in 1995. The design of the metal car body was inspired by an advertisement from 1955 showcasing the new Citroen DS19 suspension system. The advertisement featured the car being removed from its wheels and placed on four large balls, then installed in a pool. Remarkably, this car is still on display in Leek, Netherlands.

The car model itself is made of light brown steel with a gray roof and features chrome front and rear bumpers, clear glass, a blue interior, and a white steering wheel. It is placed on a red ball, replicating the scene of the car in the pool. The model comes packaged in a display box with a clear cover.


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...