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.


Site Dumper, Matchbox Superfast Wheels No. 26F




Site Dumper, Matchbox Superfast Wheels No. 26F, was made in England by Lesney Products in the year 1976, and it measures 6.7 cm in length.

This diecast construction vehicle, known as the Site Dumper, is yellow-red in color with a black interior and a black underbody. The rear bed of the dumper can be raised and lowered.

Lesney produced this diecast car, number 26F, in approximately 12 different colors and with various other components.


Porsche 911/930 Turbo 1982 Edition




Porsche 911/930 Turbo 1982 Edition, Majorette No.209, was made in France in the year 1983 and measures 8 cm in length (1:57 scale).

This diecast car, a Porsche 911/930 Turbo, is finished in a blue-green metallic color and features clear glass and an ivory interior. The doors of the car can be opened and closed. Its underbody is black.


The actual car, the Porsche 911/930 Turbo, was produced between 1978 and 1989. Later, the model was changed to the 964 and is now known as the 991 model.


Ford Model T Van (Au Bon Marche)




Ford Model T Van (Au Bon Marche), Days-Gone No.088A, was made in England by Lledo in the year 1989 and measures 7 cm in length.

This diecast Ford Model T Van is yellow-black with Tempo print and features branding for the Au Bon Marche department store in France. It comes with replaceable plastic tires, headlights, a grille, and gold-plated mirror frames. The underbelly of the van is black.

Au Bon Marche department store, founded by Mr. Aristide Bouchcaut, has been in business since 1852 in Paris.


Ford Transit Royal Mail




Ford Transit Royal Mail (1986-2003), produced by Corgi Junior (England) and made in China in the late '80s by Mettoy, measures 7.6 cm in length.

This Ford Transit diecast car represents a British postal vehicle from the 1980s. It is red with Tempo print and features the Royal Mail logo. The car has clear glass, a black interior, Whizzwheels-style wheels, and a black underbelly."


Burago - Jeep CJ7




Jeep CJ7, Burago No.4122, was made in Italy between the years 1985 and 1995, and it measures 9.4 cm in length (1:43 scale).
This diecast car is a red Jeep CJ7 with Tempo print, styled in rally racing fashion. It features a black interior and a foldable windshield frame. A spare tire is mounted on the back of the car, and its underbody is black.

Eligor - 1934 Ford V.8




Eligor No.1086 - 1934 Ford V.8 is a pastel white-green Carlsberg beer delivery truck. It features clear glass, a black interior, a metal pickup truck and underbody, a front bumper, a front grille, chrome lights, and removable rubber wheels on dark green spoked wheel hubs. Additionally, it has a silver bronze beer keg, a solid-color tank pallet with water decals on both doors, and partitions between the car trunk, cab, and truck bed.

The real Ford Model 40 is equipped with a 3.6-liter V8 engine and has a wheelbase of 2.845 meters. Karlsberg has been brewing beer in Denmark since 1847.


Hot Wheels No.3259 Jeep CJ-7






Hot Wheels No.3259 Jeep CJ-7 was manufactured by Mattel Inc. in Malaysia in 1985. It measures 7 cm in length.

This Jeep CJ-7 diecast car comes in a green camouflage color with clear glass, a green seat, black roll bar, green metal bumper, and a green underbelly. It also features a green spare tire.

The production of the Jeep CJ-7 diecast car began in 1982 in Hong Kong and was designed by Larry Wood. The initial version was white with a red seat and spare tire. It was produced until 1990 and later returned to production in 2005, this time in white and made in Thailand


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...