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79SuperVert Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2002 Posts: 9758 Location: Elizabeth, NJ & La Isla Del Encanto
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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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You never know what you might find in the $1 / pound bins at the Goodwill Clearance Center.
_________________ Central Jersey VW Society
Wanted: Art Collins VW (Savannah, Georgia) items - license plate surrounds and other items. Also ivory "AM", "FM" and "SW" buttons for a US Blaupunkt Frankfurt. |
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24130 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:16 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Nice graphics on that one. Price ain't bad either. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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Bob Loblaw Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2008 Posts: 865 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
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Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:31 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Just picked these up minutes ago.
$40 Cdn. Delivered. Probably high, but I'm happy.
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Bob Loblaw Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2008 Posts: 865 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
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Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:32 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Bob Loblaw wrote: |
Probably high, but I'm happy. |
Heh. I see what I did there. _________________ sent from a phone using poor grammar and spelling |
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HelmutofBuffalo Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2005 Posts: 554 Location: West Coast of New York
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Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 5:24 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Finally got around to unpacking everything and put on display. So far the inventory shows 184 on cards in bubble. 328 loose Matchbox, Hot Wheels, etc. in the small showcases. Have yet to count the upright showcases. I'll let you all know ! This represents about 40 years of flea markets, shows and sales.
OOOpss missed one, sorry for duplicate !
_________________ 1979 Type I Convertible
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24130 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 9:48 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Dang Helmut, you have some great stuff. I'm originally from Western New York, and I chased after one of those Jim Kelly's cardboard vans for years, but never found one. PM me if it's something you'd ever consider cutting loose of.
We've been collecting about the same length of time, so we may have been competing with each other and didn't know it. Back in the day my friends and I used to hit the Toledo, Toronto and Rochester toy shows. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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HelmutofBuffalo Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2005 Posts: 554 Location: West Coast of New York
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Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 10:39 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Most of it came from Buffalo area. I can't let go of cardboard Bus. I worked there ! First job out of HS 11/74 to 1/77. Then at short lived Somogyi VW formerly Butler on Main St. Just in time for Blizzard of '77. I might be inclined to trade something "Bus" related for one of the six (of 10) packs of matches that came with it . Another gem of mine is the "Security Blanket" bought at flea market for $10, the guy was more concerned about the speakers he had them wrapped in .
PM me
_________________ 1979 Type I Convertible |
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24130 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:07 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Here's a question. What is the black Super Beetle with the red, yellow and orange stripes sitting on top of the green van model? It has a great '70s vibe to it. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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HelmutofBuffalo Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2005 Posts: 554 Location: West Coast of New York
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Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:08 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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"Here's a question. What is the black Super Beetle with the red, yellow and orange stripes sitting on top of the green van model? It has a great '70s vibe to it."
Good Call, I took a closer look. It is a Model kit ,no markings for manufacturer, however the rear license plate says Quebeck '74 . _________________ 1979 Type I Convertible |
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Fish Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2000 Posts: 5563 Location: OB. It's beside the point.
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Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:47 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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HelmutofBuffalo wrote: |
"Here's a question. What is the black Super Beetle with the red, yellow and orange stripes sitting on top of the green van model? It has a great '70s vibe to it."
Good Call, I took a closer look. It is a Model kit ,no markings for manufacturer, however the rear license plate says Quebeck '74 . |
This is what came to mind when I saw the bug. Although there was no bug in the show painted like that.
Tom Selleck aka Magumn, PI, 1980-1988.
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Fish Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2000 Posts: 5563 Location: OB. It's beside the point.
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24130 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 10:00 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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HelmutofBuffalo wrote: |
"Here's a question. What is the black Super Beetle with the red, yellow and orange stripes sitting on top of the green van model? It has a great '70s vibe to it."
Good Call, I took a closer look. It is a Model kit ,no markings for manufacturer, however the rear license plate says Quebeck '74 . |
My eagle eye is telling me it's a Bandai. If it is right hand drive, has working steering and front suspension, and has opening doors, hood and decklid, then I'm probably right. It was probably originally molded in orange too. If so, someone did a pretty great paintjob. Is it as nice close up as it looks from a distance? _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
Heinz Nordhoff |
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HelmutofBuffalo Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2005 Posts: 554 Location: West Coast of New York
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Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:45 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Blue Baron wrote: |
HelmutofBuffalo wrote: |
"Here's a question. What is the black Super Beetle with the red, yellow and orange stripes sitting on top of the green van model? It has a great '70s vibe to it."
Good Call, I took a closer look. It is a Model kit ,no markings for manufacturer, however the rear license plate says Quebeck '74 . |
My eagle eye is telling me it's a Bandai. If it is right hand drive, has working steering and front suspension, and has opening doors, hood and decklid, then I'm probably right. It was probably originally molded in orange too. If so, someone did a pretty great paintjob. Is it as nice close up as it looks from a distance? |
Good "eagle eye" Has everything you said, but molded in black. Stripes are hand painted, matching pillows in back seat. Wood bumpers and running boards. Nice detail.
_________________ 1979 Type I Convertible |
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24130 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:01 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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It looks to be a variation of the Bandai. There were some odd offshoots of Japanese model kits, some of which were only available in Japan. There were also kits that might have made it to Canada but not the U.S. I've come across a few in my travels.
This may be a special version, one that's been customized, or a little of both. I definitely dig those wooden running boards! _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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Fish Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2000 Posts: 5563 Location: OB. It's beside the point.
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24130 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:16 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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That's okay, we forgive you!
Here's a photo of the Bandai in my collection, still the way I built it over 40 years ago!
I've thought of doing a fresh pro-built version, and have one new in the box, but there's something about still having the one you built as a kid ... _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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Bob Loblaw Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2008 Posts: 865 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
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Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:52 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Fish wrote: |
HelmutofBuffalo wrote: |
"Here's a question. What is the black Super Beetle with the red, yellow and orange stripes sitting on top of the green van model? It has a great '70s vibe to it."
Good Call, I took a closer look. It is a Model kit ,no markings for manufacturer, however the rear license plate says Quebeck '74 . |
This is what came to mind when I saw the bug. Although there was no bug in the show painted like that.
Tom Selleck aka Magumn, PI, 1980-1988.
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Those colours always make me think of the home team from the 80s. Ugh.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=canucks+80s&sou...mp;bih=608 _________________ sent from a phone using poor grammar and spelling |
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KaeferModelle Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2013 Posts: 86
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 11:59 am Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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My latest additions are Taiyo's Giant Killer as "bump and go" and with Remote Control. I also have the Empi Love Bug as "bump and go" in my collection.
Does anyone know if the Empi Love Bug was also available with a Remote Control? |
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Phantom440 Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2007 Posts: 11 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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Hello all! I hope you're doing well.
I had a question I'd hoped you'd be able to help me out with.
Growing up, I had a videotape of this Disney film from the late 60's/early 70's called, "Dad, Can I Borrow The Car?"
If you've never seen it, it's pretty good. It's from the point of view of this "car kid" as he's growing up, and there is some footage of a nursery. In the footage, kids are playing with this red VW toy, and I have no idea who might have made it; it looks like a soft vinyl/plastic, with chrome headlights and hubcaps. I've searched "soft VW toy" for years, but I've never seen anything like it.
Do any of you know who may have made this, or where I might look for it?
Thank you!
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24130 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:35 pm Post subject: Re: Toy collectors |
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I'll beat Hacksaw BoB to the punch here.
It's a Steha oval window. Here's the link to the VW toys and models site:
https://www.vintagevolkswagenmodels.com/oval-window-toys-ow/item/285-steha-oval-vw-v2
I have one in my collection, but it's gradually dried out and flattened over the years, and is starting to look like a pancake. The one pictured on the site has the same issue. Over time, the suspension gradually gets slammed! _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
Heinz Nordhoff |
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