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Blue Baron
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 Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:04 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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There were also a number of variations of the basic Bandai VW. Here are four of them. Pictured clockwise from left: a basic friction-powered version with sliding sunroof; the bump-and-go with the sliding sunroof; a hard-to-find version with working headlights, sunroof and opening door; and a motorized self-steering version with headlights. The motorized one features a lever on the bottom that can be set to make it to drive around in different patterns.
There were other variations as well, including some nice convertibles. What's nice about these Bandais is that they were all well made; as long as the battery box is not corroded, most of them work with a little oiling.
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Hacksaw-BoB
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59RAIDER
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| Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 7:52 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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| Ive had my Bandai car listed in the classifieds for over a month now and none seems to be interested in it - is there a alternate site where I can peddle this thing as Im tired of looking at it. |
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EverettB 
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| Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 8:44 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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| Ive had my Bandai car listed in the classifieds for over a month now and none seems to be interested in it - is there a alternate site where I can peddle this thing as Im tired of looking at it. |
They are on eBay all the time.
I don't pay attention to the sales there though as I don't collect Bandai Beetles.
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jack1448
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| Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2016 4:35 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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| 59RAIDER wrote: |
| Ive had my Bandai car listed in the classifieds for over a month now and none seems to be interested in it - is there a alternate site where I can peddle this thing as Im tired of looking at it. |
Better pictures would help. |
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Brambug
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| Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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One of my favorite bugs in my collection! It's a Joustra Beetle RC (about 1:18 scale) I think it was made in the 80s 
Hope you like it!
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Hacksaw-BoB
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 9:37 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Just completed two more of the large BANDAI VW Sedans into Cabrio's from my Restor-Version Shop.
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hopkin
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| Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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I posted these pics on the Mexican Beetle thread, but thought I'd share them here on this thread as well.
I received my limited edition (1000 made) Christmas 2016 "Open Air" Schuco die cast model today in the mail:
I also have a white "Open Air" Schuco "Open Air":
... and the Schuco "Ultima Edicion":
For those who may not have seen an "Open Air" Beetle, here is a picture of my car:
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Blue Baron
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| Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:33 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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I really like the white one. The details pop. Plus it's interesting to see the last of the air-cooled VWs represented.
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HelmutofBuffalo
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Cast Metal Promotional Bank made in 1974 by Banthrico of Chicago, Ill. rear license plate says 1977. Appx. 6", Given away by Deposit Bank, Heavy, nice detail, rolling wheels. They made a lot of different cars but could not find but a couple VWs on line.
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Blue Baron
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I've had one in my collection for years, but I've never seen one that was a bank promotional item. Very nice!
The single tailpipe would indicate that the car is later than '74. It could be possible that a later body was made to fit an existing Banthrico chassis.
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Blauchen L331
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2016 Christmas Card
Wishing all my Volks friends here at the Samba a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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BEST HOLIDAY WISHES !!
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Blauchen L331
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Original Boxed present on Boxing Day
Just acquired over Boxing Day (the day after Christmas) this minty late 1956 issued Light Grey Dinky #181 Volkswagen Oval Window sedan.
Enjoy!
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zabo
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not really toys but my father gave me these small beetles that he used to use for architectural models.
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HelmutofBuffalo
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Found this 7" plastic beetle at an auto swap meet today, unremarkable until you look close. Made in Poland (cheep casting) and it was a 12 th. anniversary giveaway in 2002 for the Finger Lakes Region Volkswagen Club.
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Blue Baron
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They also gave away a Herbie version of that toy, and I have one packed away somewhere.
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Herbie3Rivers
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I remember when the company that made them brought them back out about oh 15 years ago I guess. I wonder if they're stiil around.
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Found this today:
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