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finster Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2012 Posts: 7839 Location: north o' the border
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:54 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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just came across adverts for this limited edition set from scalextric with working lights
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Fish Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2000 Posts: 5537 Location: OB. It's beside the point.
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finster Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2012 Posts: 7839 Location: north o' the border
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Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 9:28 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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playmobil bus due jan/feb 2021
https://www.facebook.com/Playmobil/ _________________ "we're here on Earth to fart around" kurt vonnegut
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VWDog Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2005 Posts: 617 Location: Ladysmith, BC
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Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 6:08 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Too bad it's not a Bay... I still want one though, lol! _________________
1970 Lotus White Single Cab 2015- , 1979 Sage Green 2014-2015, 1978 Dakota Beige Westy 2012-2015, 1978 Neptune Blue Riviera 2012-2017 , 1970 Neptune Blue Bus 2010-2012, 1970 Deluxe Savannah Beige 2010-2012, 1985 Iltis 2010- , 1962 Single Cab 2010-2013, 1975 Brasilia? Bay/Split Kombi from Brazil 2008-2011, 1985 DoKa 1999-2009, 1971 Bus 1999-2000, 1968 Double Cab 1991-1998, 1965 Ghia 1987-1991, 1970 Westfalia-bought by Mum and Dad in 1970, sold by me in 1993 why-oh-why :_(
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KaeferModelle Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2013 Posts: 86
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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 12:31 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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The 1:18 scale Motorhome from Schuco is one of my latest additions.
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Fish Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2000 Posts: 5537 Location: OB. It's beside the point.
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KaeferModelle Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2013 Posts: 86
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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Fish wrote: |
Your diarama is amazing and the camper ain't bad either. |
Thank you, it was great fun building the diorama from scratch. |
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KaeferModelle Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2013 Posts: 86
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Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 4:37 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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One of my favorite Sun Star models in 1:12 Scale ist "rusty but dusty".
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 23748 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:12 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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KaeferModelle wrote: |
The 1:18 scale Motorhome from Schuco is one of my latest additions.
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That was called the Lil' Bugger.
It's pretty funny that someone made a model of it. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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KaeferModelle Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 2:39 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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I saw the real model in a video on YouTube. I like extraordinary models. Unfortunately my Motorhome is made of resin.
Since I had the damage on the "Wolfsburger Bähnle", I don't like the material (resin) anymore.
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 23748 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 1:04 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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I'm having the same issue with my resin 1/25 scale Beach Bomb by Night Stalker. You can see how the roof rails are starting to bow out.
I can't complain. It's almost 20 years old, and there were only about 10 made, all in different "spectraflame" colors. This one is is purple. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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KaeferModelle Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:44 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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This is very upsetting. The photo-etched parts also don't hold up particularly well on the resin models. I am very happy that my beautiful MiniStyle beetles have not suffered any damage. |
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KaeferModelle Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:46 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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I haven't found any photos of MiniStyles here yet. That's why I'm showing mine. They are in 1:43 scale.
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 23748 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:26 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Typically resin distortion isn't an issue on smaller scale models. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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KaeferModelle Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Blue Baron wrote: |
Typically resin distortion isn't an issue on smaller scale models. |
The "Wolfsburger Bähnle" is also in 1:43 scale. Fortunately, the MiniStyles do not have any critical components. |
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 23748 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:14 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Here's a photo of the VW Jolly I built from a Pyro Beach Buggy kit. Enjoy.
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KaeferModelle Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:55 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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I like the Jolly very much. The color of your Jolly is also my favorite color. I have only two Jollys from Schuco in 1:43 and 1:18.
I would like to have the Jolly as a color sample model, as it is in the VW Museum.
>> https://motor-exclusive.de/bildergalerie.php?newsid=465276 |
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jack1448 Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2012 Posts: 271 Location: Northern NJ
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Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:54 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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KaeferModelle wrote: |
I haven't found any photos of MiniStyles here yet. That's why I'm showing mine. They are in 1:43 scale.
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I didn't know someone had made a toy of a 'Coming and Going' Volkswagen.
Back in the 70's there were two in the Pine Hill NY area built by a fellow named Alfred. I understand he was quite a character. Probably others built similar cars. I couldn't find a picture but my brother sent me a newspaper clipping which had a photo:
I also have this sorry picture of his body shop:
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KaeferModelle Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2013 Posts: 86
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Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 11:03 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Hello Jack,
all MiniStyles have an original model in 1:1. However, only the black beetle in my photo is a MiniStyle. The purple beetle in the foreground is from Duvi.
Thank you for showing the newspaper clippings. Would you allow me to show the newspaper clippings in my beetle model community? |
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jack1448 Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2012 Posts: 271 Location: Northern NJ
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Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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KaeferModelle wrote: |
Hello Jack,
all MiniStyles have an original model in 1:1. However, only the black beetle in my photo is a MiniStyle. The purple beetle in the foreground is from Duvi.
Thank you for showing the newspaper clippings. Would you allow me to show the newspaper clippings in my beetle model community? |
hi KaeferModelle, Yes - use freely.
By serendipity, I came across a copy of the newspaper while I was doing something completely unrelated! I've attached the full page below.
I didn't realize that one of Alfred's 'Coming and Going' Volkswagen was displayed at the 1974 New York Auto Show in the Coliseum. So maybe this was the inspiration for the MiniStyle toy.
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