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Bunglebus Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Don't know how I've missed this thread up 'til now, there are so many rare VW models I never knew existed.
I have a modest collection of VW toys, probably nothing you haven't seen before but possibly being in England there are some I have that are harder to find in the USA.
This is probably the hardest to find in half decent shape, I bought this Spot On when I was a kid for a few pence at a jumble sale
20200907_114101 by RS, on Flickr
20200907_114105 by RS, on Flickr
20200907_114120 by RS, on Flickr _________________
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Some people think they stopped making beetles after 1957. Some people think they stopped making buses in March 55, or August 58, or August 63, or July 67.
Some think that if your beetle has a padded dash, it's an engine donor. Some think that if it has push button door handles, it's a boat anchor.
Do what you want. Ignore the elitists. Drive your VW. Enjoy life. |
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24120 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 12:52 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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The Spot-On model was made by Tri-ang. The reason it says "Made in the United Kingdom" instead of the usual "Made in England" is because it was made in Scotland. If you look inside, you can see that the driver looks like the typical Scottish bloke, complete with cap and scarf. It looks more like he was headed to the pub than competing in a rally. (Are the two things inseparable in Scotland?)
This is one of the nicer diecast VWs, and is entirely unique unto itself. At 1/42 scale, it's slightly larger than the usual 1/43. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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Bunglebus Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2006 Posts: 704
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Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Blue Baron wrote: |
The Spot-On model was made by Tri-ang. The reason it says "Made in the United Kingdom" instead of the usual "Made in England" is because it was made in Scotland. |
Close - actually Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Spot-On cars seem to command something of a premium on eBay etc, I collect lots of different brands and eras (not just VWs), but this is still the only Spot-On of any kind in my collection _________________
cdennisg wrote: |
Some people think they stopped making beetles after 1957. Some people think they stopped making buses in March 55, or August 58, or August 63, or July 67.
Some think that if your beetle has a padded dash, it's an engine donor. Some think that if it has push button door handles, it's a boat anchor.
Do what you want. Ignore the elitists. Drive your VW. Enjoy life. |
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Bunglebus Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2006 Posts: 704
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Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:25 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Here's another unusual one I'm pleased to have in my collection - Italian Politoys Herbie
20201008_131754 by RS, on Flickr
20201008_131812 by RS, on Flickr
20201008_131851 by RS, on Flickr
20201008_131920 by RS, on Flickr
20201008_131925 by RS, on Flickr _________________
cdennisg wrote: |
Some people think they stopped making beetles after 1957. Some people think they stopped making buses in March 55, or August 58, or August 63, or July 67.
Some think that if your beetle has a padded dash, it's an engine donor. Some think that if it has push button door handles, it's a boat anchor.
Do what you want. Ignore the elitists. Drive your VW. Enjoy life. |
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banana split Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2002 Posts: 1070 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Canada
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Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:29 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Hacksaw-BoB wrote: |
Future Vintage VW Projects . . . Stay Tuned . . . .
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Let me guess... these will be transformed into kdf style savings banks? _________________ My Beetles :
1951 Crotch Cooler 11G Split Ragtop
1953 Zwitter
1964 Chop Top |
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Hacksaw-BoB Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2009 Posts: 778 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:06 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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OK banana split . . . you must be clairvoyant
_________________ Hacksaw BoB
http://www.VintageVolkswagenModels.com
Collector of Vintage VW Toys
BoB's Restor-Version Shop |
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24120 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 12:47 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Here's a new addition from the photo studio.
Unknown Japanese tin, in about 1/30 scale. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24120 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:01 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Bunglebus wrote: |
Blue Baron wrote: |
The Spot-On model was made by Tri-ang. The reason it says "Made in the United Kingdom" instead of the usual "Made in England" is because it was made in Scotland. |
Close - actually Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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Thanks for the correction.
I should have known it was an Irishman on the way to the pub!
Here's mine.
_________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:04 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Bunglebus wrote: |
Here's another unusual one I'm pleased to have in my collection - Italian Politoys Herbie
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2jQVK38] |
Nice item!
Here's mine. It picked up a hitchhiker somewhere.
_________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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Hacksaw-BoB Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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OK banana split . . . you must be clairvoyant
_________________ Hacksaw BoB
http://www.VintageVolkswagenModels.com
Collector of Vintage VW Toys
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banana split Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2002 Posts: 1070 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Canada
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:16 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Super cool! Those savings banks look way better with a Volkswagen theme. Great work! _________________ My Beetles :
1951 Crotch Cooler 11G Split Ragtop
1953 Zwitter
1964 Chop Top |
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Hacksaw-BoB Samba Member
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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OK . . . on to the next Restor-Version Shop project
_________________ Hacksaw BoB
http://www.VintageVolkswagenModels.com
Collector of Vintage VW Toys
BoB's Restor-Version Shop |
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Hacksaw-BoB Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2009 Posts: 778 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 8:08 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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OK, next phase . . . .
_________________ Hacksaw BoB
http://www.VintageVolkswagenModels.com
Collector of Vintage VW Toys
BoB's Restor-Version Shop |
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Hacksaw-BoB Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2009 Posts: 778 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2022 11:23 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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OK, all the painting is done . . . ready to apply all those decals . . .
_________________ Hacksaw BoB
http://www.VintageVolkswagenModels.com
Collector of Vintage VW Toys
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Hacksaw-BoB Samba Member
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Posted: Thu May 19, 2022 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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OK, moving right along . . .
_________________ Hacksaw BoB
http://www.VintageVolkswagenModels.com
Collector of Vintage VW Toys
BoB's Restor-Version Shop |
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Hacksaw-BoB Samba Member
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 11:51 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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OK, The ADAC garages are completed, and I heard that the ADAC crew have
ordered new uniforms . . . so stayed tuned . . .
_________________ Hacksaw BoB
http://www.VintageVolkswagenModels.com
Collector of Vintage VW Toys
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24120 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 4:07 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Pure Hacksaw BoB!
Nice job. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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Hacksaw-BoB Samba Member
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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OK . . . . Check out those way too cool uniforms . . . .
_________________ Hacksaw BoB
http://www.VintageVolkswagenModels.com
Collector of Vintage VW Toys
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banana split Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2002 Posts: 1070 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Canada
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Very cool diorama _________________ My Beetles :
1951 Crotch Cooler 11G Split Ragtop
1953 Zwitter
1964 Chop Top |
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jack1448 Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2012 Posts: 272 Location: Northern NJ
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Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2022 7:01 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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My latest addition – plastic 'made in Hong Kong' Karmann Ghia, approx. 1/24 scale. This one has no markings but others were made by Marx.
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It looks similar to the Marx Karmann Ghia. This one had a missing windshield, so I used one from a Palmer model and it fit perfectly, and looks better!
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