Toy collectors

vwtoyman2 · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:39 am Post subject:

Hey Folks, I’ve been collecting VW toys since 1989 and I have a few thousand in my collection. Mainly newer stuff, like Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Johnny Lightning, Maisto and Jada, but I do have some old stuff as well. Below are 2 of my older rare items. They are from a car show in Germany that my father attended in the 1950’s. They are puzzle key chains that are a little over 2 inches long. The first 1 has solid black plastic axels and wheels while second 1 ha a metal axel with grey plastic wheels. They are both marked “VOLKSWAGEN” on the bottom and the last pictures show the only other markings on them. Has anyone ever seen them before or know anything about them? I can’t find out anything else about them so any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Thanks in advance,
Art

folks55 · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:10 am Post subject:

George Evans · Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:36 am Post subject:

You did a great job with that!! I really like the extra details.

johnnyfk5 · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 10:23 pm Post subject:

Blue Baron · Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 1:49 pm Post subject:

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vwtoyman2 · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:16 pm Post subject:

Blue Baron · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:56 pm Post subject:

I'm not questioning your dad's memory (it was 45 years ago), but the gray plastic wheels with metal axles are from a Wiking toy, circa 1965. Wikings were VW dealer promos, so some parts could have gotten switched over the years.

Blue Baron · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:08 pm Post subject:

After looking at the photos again, I realized I had one of these, still in the wrapper with the keychain. It looks identical.

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Here's the German manufacturer. I think the name loses something in the translation ...

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I can already see the jokes flying. Laughing

vwtoyman2 · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:00 am Post subject:

WOW! That's awesome Blue Baron and I think you're right; the name looses something in the translation. Shocked

But, that explains why these were always a bitch to put together. Laughing

Also, this aught to be fun seeing what the search engines pull up using the manufactures name and the word toy. Shocked

Anyway, thanks for the information and do you know anything else about yours beside the obvious? When, where and how did you get it?
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'66 Standard WT
'63 23-Window Deluxe WT
'61 DD Panel

Blue Baron · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:30 pm Post subject:

No frickin' clue. But I remember somebody giving it to me either cheap or free because it was left in the sun and got slightly melted.

vwtoyman2 · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:20 am Post subject:

G-wood Todd · Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:39 pm Post subject:

I've been thinning out my toy collection and have this one that I've been contemplating whether or not to get rid of. I remember buying this bus back in the days of the SOTO meets. I remember paying a good amount for it back then (for a toy atleast)

Anyone have any info on this besides that its a 10th aniversary limited edtion SOTO bus. How about value?

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zozo · Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 1:09 pm Post subject:

Anyone recognize this? I'm have zero expectations that it's anything special, fairly obvious, but am nonetheless curious. It was picked up by someone that knows I like VWs, and I'm just curious if it's a "known", or some 7-11 POS from the 90s.

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Blauchen L331

I want to start a small collection of Oval wndow toys that are L331 Horizon Blue and or close light blue colors.

What companies made such toys in the 1955 to 1965 era?
And are there any modern toys of high quality that also feature Horizon Blue or near looking colors in a realistic looking Oval Window Toy?

I know Märklin did in the 8000 series (my favorite) and also Ingap of Italy and I'be sure that Wiking also did a car in this color in their 1/40 series, but what other classic toy companies? Gorgi? CNJ? Tekno? Lego?

Can anyone be of assistance or let me know who could put me in the right direction?

Thanks

Tom
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OG PAINT L331 1957 TYPE 1 OVAL WINDOW
(US Navy In Germany/ Special Ordered Car from MAHAG Munich)
Delivered with Semaphores - German "Puntchen" Cloth Polkadotted Interior -
USA RAM Protection/Export Overrider Bumpers - MPH Speedometer -
Sealed Beam Headlights and Bullet Front Turn Signals!
99.8% ORIGINAL PARTS WITH ONLY 28,000 ORIGINAL MILES/ GARAGE FIND/ UNRESTORED CAR

vwovalguy · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:48 pm Post subject:

If I sold my bug, I might have been able to buy this toy!!!!!! Shocked

If it wasn't missing the rear bumper, I would have bought it. Confused

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320798162603?ssPageName=ST...709wt_1189

This is the second one in a year that has gone for this price.......

crass camper · Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:02 am Post subject:

Here's my christmas present to my self
Empi inch pincher too love bug toy
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It's a bit tatty but I had to have it Very Happy

Blue Baron · Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 2:11 pm Post subject:

Blue Baron · Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 2:13 pm Post subject:

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