Friday, September 22, 2023

Tomica – Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

 

 
 


Tomica – Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, made in China by Takara Tomy in the year 2002, measures 8.1 cm in length and weighs 52 grams.

This metal car represents a television broadcasting vehicle produced for special occasions by NTV (Nippon Television), which was established in 1953. It is white in color and features tinted glass and a black interior. On the roof of the car, there is a retractable satellite dish. The sides of the car are adorned with a silver-bronze graphic pattern and Japanese text. Additionally, the car has a golden-bronze coloration. See more

 

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Matchbox Superfast No.19 Cement Truck

 




Matchbox Superfast No.19 Cement Truck is a must-have for construction vehicle enthusiasts. This specific model is the Matchbox Superfast No.19C Cement Truck, which was made in England in the year 1976. It measures 7.5 cm in length and comes in a vibrant red color with green glass and a metal front grille. The underbelly of the truck is also metal. It features a yellow cement tank adorned with red stripes, making it a striking addition to any collection.
 

Tomica No.22 - Nissan Diesel Aerial Ladder Fire Truck

 

Tomica No.22 - Nissan Diesel Aerial Ladder Fire Truck, made in Japan by Tomy, year 1987, length 7.5 cm, weight 42 g, scale 1:120.

This red Nissan fire escape stair car features an adjustable angle and swivel ladder. The ladder can be extended up to 17 cm in three sections. On the roof, there is a red signal light and the wheels have red patterns (usually chrome-colored). The glass is dark green, and underneath the black ladder, there's an adjustable, swiveling, and retractable mechanism.

Tomy continued producing this die-cast car until 2009. Afterward, they switched to producing a model of the Nissan Note (which was already being produced by Takara Tomy).

 

Monday, September 18, 2023

Corgi Junior No. 159A Commando V100

 



Diecast car Corgi Junior No. 159A Commando V100 was produced by Mettoy in England in 1983. It has a length of 7.2 cm.

The Commando V100 Armored Car is military green with a black turret that can swing back and forth. It features side and rear stickers with the text 'V100 Commando' underneath the same metal body color as the car. It is equipped with Whizzwheels-style wheels. See more

Corgi Junior No.76B Willys Jeep,

 




Corgi Junior No.76B Willys Jeep, a metal car produced by Mettoy in England in 1974, measures 6.2 cm in length. 

It is a military green Jeep metal car with a brown driver figure. On the hood, there is a white star sticker. Underneath, the belly is made of metal in the same color as the car, and there is a tow hook at the back. The car features a metal front grille and front bumper, as well as Whizzwheels wheels. Mettoy produced this model of diecast car in only one color. Additionally, it has a foldable windshield. See more

Corgi No. 351 Land Rover RAF

 



Corgi No. 351 Land Rover RAF, a metal car produced by Playcraft in England in 1958, measures 9.5 cm in length. It is a Land Rover Series 1 model, serving as a long-range pickup truck for the British Royal Air Force, featuring a blue-gray color scheme (Air Force colors). This model comes with several distinctive features: a removable metal rear bed cover, clear glass, metal tow hooks on the back, a metal underbelly, removable rubber wheels, and aluminum wheel hubs. Additionally, there is a spare tire mounted on the front hood.

Playcraft produced this particular model of metal car in only one color, but it is available in two variations: one with suspension springs and one without, with the latter being from the final year of production. The production of this Land Rover spanned from 1958 to 1962. Despite its age of nearly 60 years, the condition of this metal car is considered to be very good. See more

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The Orange Cement Mixer

 




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.

 While the package itself may show signs of aging due to long storage, the product inside, the Orange Cement Mixer, is still in new condition.

 

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