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Exploring the history Tinplate collection

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 Glorious Trains 14 April
Express Toys 5 May
Express Trains 26 May
Dolls and Teddy Bears 9 June
Toys for the Collector 28 July

We are now probably the largest auctioneers in the UK holding regular

sales of toy and model trains, with two Glorious Trains sales added to
cope with high demand. We hold at least ten sales a year of toys, trains
and figures. Our next fine sale on 28 July already includes this rare
boxed set as well as two large collections of Matchbox vehicles. We are
always taking in consignments for all our sales and are very happy to visit
as we travel around the country picking up collections of all types.

For further information on our auctions, to consign or to get a valuation, please contact
Hugo Marsh or Bob Leggett on + 44 (0)1635 580595 or hugo@specialauctionservices.com
81 Greenham Business Park, Newbury RG19 6HW

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CONTENTS
■ AUCTION REPORT

IN THIS ISSUE... BOX IT UP

Empty Hornby Modelled Miniatures box surprises the
03 NEWS
The latest news from
the world of collecting.
27 AUCTION PRICE
GUIDE
Find out if your toys could be
collectors at Special Auction Services.
HERE at the Collectors
worth hundreds, if not thousands, Gazette we often comment
in our auction round-up. on the importance of

05 NEWS IN BRIEF
A round-up of stories
from auctions, toy fairs and more! 32 EBUYS
Our guide to
packaging. For Star Wars
action figures, the type of
card and condition of said
what's been selling well card can massively affect
on eBay this month. the price. Likewise for

15 EASY AS ABC...
After a slight mix up
last issue, Alwyn Brice is back 34 AS GOOD AS
NEWTON
diecast models, if you’ve
got the product in a mint,
original box then you
David Boxall hunts down can bet it’ll sell for more.
on track in his latest column.
the diecast at the Newton But what about a box This empty box
Abbot Train & Toy Fair. on its own, is that worth was worth a mint.

16 LE DANDY anything?

36
Eric Bryan considers HORSING Well, judging by fair but grubby condition and spectrum was a model
AROUND one of the results at with no dividers. Although, without a box this time.
the various models inspired
No long faces here, as Ann Special Auction Services more importantly, it had Lot 35 in the March Toys
by this exotic French car. recently, the answer is no contents either! That’s for the Collector sale was
Evans visits Richard Atkins'
Kidlington swapmeet. most definitely yes. Our right, the original cars were a pre-War Dinky Toys
focus here is a pre-War missing yet the trade box 28m ‘Wakefield’s Castrol’

18 LONE STAR
LOCOS
38 A DAY AT
THE RACES
Hornby Series Modelled
Miniatures 22 Sports Coupe
Trade Box, code A969 in
still managed to achieve a
very respectable £550.
At the other end of the
Delivery Van Type One.
Featuring ‘Meccano
Dinky Toys’ cast to the
In the first of a two-part
Rob Burman takes a
underside of the cab roof,
feature, Mark Nolan takes look round Barry Potter's
a green two-piece lead
you through these diddy but popular Doncaster fair.
body, tinplate radiator and
purple wash wheels, the

40
delightful OOO trains.
EVENT GUIDE van was in remarkably
Plan your diary for good condition, despite

20 RARE FARE the month ahead with our the fact it was originally
Alwyn Brice ponders toy fair and auction listings. made around 1934.
Estimated at £1,000 to

44
about whether the adjective
OBSOLETE OZ £1,500, the vintage van
'rare' has come overused. What has Oz realised £1,200. ■
uncovered this month?

22
Dinky Toys 28m

46
BEST OF BRITISH
Brian Howes looks at
SALES & 'Wakefield's Castrol' Delivery Van.
EXCHANGE
one of Britain's most prolific Buy/sell collectables and
toy makers: Mettoy. place your wanted adverts.
■ Did you know the Queen will be celebrating
her 90th birthday this year? Well, someone
at Corgi clearly did because the company is
›› Publisher Rob McDonnell ›› Editorial Design Cathy Herron planning a couple of limited edition releases to
robm@warnersgroup.co.uk celebrate the occasion. A little like the diecast
Collectors Gazette is published monthly by
›› Editor Warners Group Publications Plc, firm did with the birth of Prince George, Corgi
Rob Burman 01778 392400 The Maltings, West Street, Bourne,
robb@warnersgroup.co.uk Lincolnshire PE10 9PH, England.
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Tel: 01778 391150
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danielle.tempest@warnersgroup.co.uk retail price of £9.99 each. They're due for
This publication is release on 11th May. What's more, if you
›› Head of Design printed by Warners
Lynn Wright 01778 395111 can't get enough of royalty-themed models,
lynnw@warnersgroup.co.uk
then Corgi is currently accepting orders for a
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■ AUCTION REPORT ■ AUCTION PREVIEW

HITTING EXTERMINATE
THE SPOT ESTIMATES!
Selection of Spot-On models nets four
Large collection of Doctor Who memorabilia to be offered by
figures at Reeman Dansie.
Halls Auctioneers.
VISITORS to the
Shrewsbury headquarters
of Halls Auctioneers could
be forgiven a feeling of
being transported to the
scary world of Doctor Who.
That’s because standing
guard in the company’s
reception is a full-sized
Dalek, one of the most
feared foes of the Doctor in
the popular, long-running
Spot-On No. 156 Mulliner BBC television series.
Coach in very good
A neat collection of Spot- Visitors are in no risk
condition.
On models realised a cool of being exterminated,
£4,000 during Reeman 156 Mulliner Coach, also however, as this Dalek is
Dansie’s Special Collectors in very good condition part of a huge collection
Sale last month – proving and with a very good box. of interesting Doctor Who
that, once again, you really Finished in pale blue with a memorabilia that has
can’t underestimate Tri- red flash and ‘Tri-ang Tours’ been consigned to Halls’
ang’s top notch replicas. on the rear, the coach was next toys and collectable
The top spot(-on) went to estimated at £80 to £120 but auction on 1st June.
a No. 116 Caterpillar D.9. the bidders clearly took the In addition to the Dalek
Bulldozer in very good scenic route, as the bidding the collection includes
condition with a very good closed on £500… bang on the a DVD merchandise
box. In the latest Ramsay’s Ramsay’s valuation, in case stand in the form of the Stewart Orr braves possible extermination by posing with a
Guide the Bulldozer is you’re keeping score. Doctor’s Tardis and a lifesize Dalek. Even the Doctor wouldn't attempt this.
pegged at £1,000 to £1,200 Another high achiever large number of Dalek
so Reeman Dansie’s pre- was a No. 106A/OC models. They belong to a
sale estimate of £100 to Austin Prime Mover with collector from Llandudno from other Doctor Who fans. already and we expect it
£150 must have certainly Articulated Flat Float and who is fascinated by the “Although some of the items to sell for between £500
caught the eye of canny MGA in crate (BMC livery). television series and has date back to the 1960s, a lot of and £800.” Considering
collectors. Although this Again the model was in very been collecting for more them are fairly modern,” said that Halls recently sold
example didn’t quite reach good order but the box had than 20 years. Mr Orr. “Nevertheless, there a number of Doctor Who
the dizzy heights of the been repaired with tape Halls’ toys specialists seems to be an enthusiastic items - including a nice
Ramsay’s valuation, it still and was slightly damaged. Stewart Orr is now market for Doctor Who Codeg tinplate Dalek -
sold for £960… well over Despite this it sold for beginning to catalogue memorabilia. The full- hopefully the auctioneer
that original estimate. £140 over the £200 to £300 the collection and hopes sized Dalek in reception will have similar success
Following suit was a No. estimate. ■ it might attract entries has created a lot of interest with this collection. ■

For more
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Well, CMC’s models certainly don’t come cheap but for
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$5k item sold for more than $5,000 at

You'll never guess what unusual
A FORMULA

Morphy Auctions last month.

FOR SUCCESS?
More than 300 Formula One models to ›› MAIDENHEAD STATIC MODEL CLUB
be sold by Sheffield Auction Gallery. The club has reached its 47th year and had just held the annual
AGM. It has been a successful year with many interesting club
night events. The three Windsor Toy and Train Collectors Fairs
continued as the club's main activity and the Christmas model
of the Spot-On replica of the Bristol 406 was appreciated by the

81
members. The AGM was well attended with lively discussions on
various aspects of the club and the need to attract new members
and collectors. The chairman presented the club's trophies. The
Harry Gunner Trophy for 'chop' competitions went to Paul Rowley,
the John Parker Trophy to Geoff Holden, the winner on points
for the monthly competitions, the Dave Robinson Trophy for
club participation went to Roger Coles for the most competitions
entered in the year and the Tony Gleave Trophy for involvement
and promoting the club was awarded to Adrian Levano. You too
You'll find 81 fairs and could join the club, for further details check www.windsortoyfair.
auctions in this month's co.uk.

HERE’S an event for Formula Schuco, among others.

events diary on page 40.
One fans to mark in their Models include Auto Union,
›› TOY FAIR CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
calendars – Sheffield Auction Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Alfa The Walsall Wood Toy and Train Collectors Fair held on Sunday 6th
Vectis recently sold a collection of robots

Gallery is selling more than Romeo, Lotus, Brabham, March was once again very well attended by traders and general
46k
300 Formula One-themed McLaren, Williams and public and was opened by the Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Angela
and spaceships for £46,000.

models as part of its Specialist Renault, featuring drivers Underhill, celebrating 25 years at the venue. Originally starting
Collectable Toys Auction on such as Ayrton Senna, Nigel in the smaller hall back in 1991 and moving to the large hall in
12th May. Will auctioneer and Mansell, Michael Schumacher, 1997 the event has continued to grow over the years and on most
expert John Morgan reach David Coulthard, Alain occasions over the past few years has been fully booked weeks in
speeds of more than 200mph Prost and Nelson Piquet. A advance. A number of traders have been with the fair from the
on the rostrum? Mercedes-Benz 300SLR has very beginning and organiser Geoff Price alongside the Mayor of
The selection of 1/12 and 1/18 even been signed by racing Walsall, Councillor Angela Underhill paid tribute to the support
scale models is the lifetime legend Stirling Moss. ■ of the loyal traders and also the support of the general public for
collection of a Sheffield man ›› Entries for this and all keeping the event going when many other toy and train fairs in
whose passion was Grand forthcoming auctions are invited, the Midlands have faded away over the years. The Mayor was
Prix, Formula One and sports for further information please presented with a model of a Walsall Trolleybus as a memento of
car replicas. They represent contact the auctioneers on 0114 her attendance at the event. It is fitting that the next event on
the history of the sport from 2816161 or email jmorgan@ 15th May 2016 will be the last one in this venue as a brand new

90
the 1930s until the modern sheffieldauctiongallery.com. leisure centre is being built alongside and is nearing completion,
day, from manufacturers such so it is anticipated that from the 11th September the fair will be in
as CMC, Minichamps, Autoart, the new location a few hundred yards away.
Revell, Quartzo, Hot
Wheels, Polistal, ›› TOY AUCTION AT SWORDERS
Carousel One,
Matchbox, Dinky and Corgi die-cast toys provide a special focus
Maisto and
for the new-look Antiques and Collectables sales at Sworders,
launching on 23rd March. The toy section is the first in a series
This model is of feature sections attached to the Stansted Mountfitchet auction
signed by Stirling Moss. Corgi is celebrating the
Queen's 90th birthday house’s regular programme of antiques and collectables sales.
with two limited edition Highlights for 23rd March include a Dinky Supertoys Tractor-
diecast models. Trailer McLean and box at £80 to £120, a Matchbox K-5 Racing-
ore Car Transporter, complete with racing car and box, which carries
hopes of £60 to £80, and a boxed pair of Corgi Chipperfield Circus
ases Crane Truck and Animal Cage guided at £70 to £90.
ur
in the new digital edition of the Toy
There are 127 diecast models listed
127

e... ›› TOY COLLECTORS PRICE GUIDE DIGITAL

Collectors Price Guide.

o.uk For those who have embraced the digital age, you'll be interested
to hear that the quarterly digital edition of the Toy Collectors Price
HOT WHEELS BACK TO THE
Guide is now available to download for your tablet or smartphone.
FUTURE TIME MACHINE WITH MR. FUSION
Release: Out now Price: £69.99
Just like the annual Guide, the digital version features hundreds of
Although Hot Wheels has already released a cracking auction results from around the world and covers key categories
version of the Time Machine as part of the Elite range, it’s including diecast, model railways, tinplate, toy figures, TV and film
just launched a lower priced edition. As you might expect, memorabilia plus lots more. There are also some features from
the lower price means the detail has suffered but if you’re the pages of the Collectors Gazette, just in case you missed them
on a budget, this might be an option.
when they originally appeared. The digital edition can be found
›› www.hotwheels-elite.com
by searching for 'Toy Collectors Price Guide' in the App Store or
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GLORY GLORY
■ AUCTION REPORT

POPY HALLELUJAH
APPEAL
Rare Popy robot shows it pays to do your
Exceptionally rare Star Wars Glory Book featuring black and white
pictures from the film attracts attention at Cottees.
collectables homework.

IF proof was
ever needed
that it pays
to do your
homework,
then look no
further than
the Toys and
Collectors
sale at Duke’s
A v e n u e The Star Wars Glory Book was used to promote the first film ahead of its release in 1977. George
Auctions in Popy's take on the Japanese cartoon robot Lucas gave copies to those people who worked on the original movie.
Dorset. One Tetsujin 28.
seemingly COTTEES’ Collectable Toy creasing. Star Wars collectors which had been made up
unassuming lot was listed this one. Unlike many toy and Model Railway Auction are known for their passion, as a Boat Tail Racer in red
quite simply as Popy Super robots, this is diecast rather in March provided collectors so it should probably come as with cream running boards.
Robot 28, in original box in than tinplate and comes with a wealth of items that no surprise to hear the book Measuring 33cm and in overall
unused condition, alongside with a selection of extra covered a range of genres – flew past its pre-sale estimate good condition, complete with
a pre-sale estimate of £80 to armour that can be popped from vintage dolls to model of £600 to £800 faster than an some instructions, the car
£120. So far, so what? onto the body in order to locomotives and lots more in X-wing flying at light speed sold bang on its low estimate
However, the description ‘beef up’ the ‘bot. Released between. and sold for £1,700. at £380. ■
hid the real value of the in Europe as Super Robot One of the most anticipated Back on terra firma now
piece, which is actually 28, it is among the most items ahead of the auction with a Meccano No. 2 Motor
inspired by the Japanese sought after toy robots out was a Star Wars Glory Car Constructor Outfit,
comic series Tetsujin there and even though the Book from 1976. Made as a
28. To put the robot into sale price of £850 was well promotional item for the first
perspective the website past the estimate, we can’t film, it featured 25 black and
Robot Japan says: “Tetsujin help but feel the buyer white photographs taken
28 SG-01 is similar to the could still squeeze a profit during filming and was gifted
legendary great white out of it. to colleagues and close
sharks. It’s a giant among Elsewhere in the sale, friends of Star Wars
titans, relatively rare, another interesting piece creator George Lucas.
mythical, admired, has was a Chad Valley Fordson The seller of the
sharp surfaces, and is not Major Tractor in dark blue, book had worked on the
that well studied”. complete with its original original Star Wars film, so its
The Japanese toy box. With an estimate of provenance was exceptional
manufacturer Popy really £300 to £350, the hammer and it was considered to be in
pushed the boat out with fell on £440. ■ very good condition, despite Meccano No. 2 Motor Car
some minor scuffing and light Constructor Outfit.
NEW RELEASES
THIS MONTH

MATRIX MODELS HELJAN D0280 FALCON

ROVER P5B SALOON 1972 Release: Out now Price: £699
Release: Out now Price: £77.99 After releasing the Falcon in OO gauge a
An absolute cracker from Matrix Models few years ago, Heljan is returning to the
here based on the classic Rover P5B. loco in O gauge, complete with an ‘as new’
There’s a rich, bright blue paint job that’s lime green and brown finish. The Danish
complimented perfectly by the chrome firm has made 750 Falcons, in a range of
OXFORD RAIL BR EARLY ADAMS RADIAL
details and the Rostyle wheels. Lovely stuff. different finishes. An interesting choice
NO. 30584 for model railway enthusiasts.
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Release: Out now Price: £99.95 ›› www.heljan.dk
Oxford Rail continues to offer up some
competitively priced locomotives and this is the
company’s second Adams ‘Radial’ tank depicting
another of the trio of locos that survived into
the BR days. Compared to the first release,
Oxford has modified the front bogie.
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OUT OF THIS
WORLD TOYS
Vectis Auctions nets £46,000 for an impressive collection of tinplate robots, rockets and racers.

ALMOST 1,000 pieces of Yonezawa/Cragstan Talking Robot Robot Cragstan (Japan) Talking
tinplate, metal and plastic in its original box. Lilliput, Robot chatted its way to
went under the hammer made in £840; the tinplate battery
at Vectis Auctions in 1939. operated issue stands at
March. Items included approximately 11-inches
robots, space vehicles, high and was estimated at
flying saucers and rockets £90 to £110.
collected from around the A sci-fi and space sale
world by one North East wouldn’t be complete
couple. The collection, without rockets and ships,
which had been lovingly of course, and there were
built up over 40 years, was plenty of those too. A
one of the biggest of its tinplate clockwork Louis
kind and, in total, raised Marx & Co (USA) Flash
an impressive £46,000, Gordon Rocket Fighter
inclusive of buyer’s Flash Gordon made in 1939 was estimated
premiums. prepares to blast at £300 to £400 but this
Interest in the collection off in his rocket. rare issue achieved £600.
was evident right from the Elsewhere a TN (Japan)
start with many buyers Interplanetary Space
turning up in the auction Fighter realised £1,140
room, or booking telephone based on a £100 to £120
bids, but it was the internet estimate.
that saw the most action. Other items in the
Bids were coming thick sale included a Tri-ang
and fast from across (England) tinplate and
Europe and the USA, with wooden spinning top that
many bids coming from highest bids was a Robot Then again, considering Gear Robot. The tinplate achieved £360 and a TN
right here in the UK. Lilliput. This Japanese model it is over 70-years-old, it and plastic battery operated (Japan) Space Patrol
The condition of these was an original 1939 tinplate is not surprising, and this issue was estimated to Car that realised £792. A
robots was no doubt a wind-up issue, however it extremely rare and hard achieve £130 to £170 and Phillimpex (Empire Made)
factor in the bidding was only graded as fair to to find issue achieved an this beautiful example will Space Capsule, estimated
because many were in good by the auctioneer, as astronomic £2,280. stay in the North East (for at £30 to £40, sold for an
the original boxes and in it did not have its original Other lots that realised now) because it was bought impressive £552 and a
superb condition. One of hands and had suffered exceptional prices included by a local buyer for £900. Nomura (Japan) Batman
the robots achieving the some age related wear. a Taiyo (Japan) Wheel-A- Meanwhile a Yonezawa/ achieved £792. ■

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The Class 66 is no doubt a popular choice there are entire shops dedicated to the curious
on many layouts, seeing as it played such a collectables. Is this the modern equivalent of
crucial part in Britain’s freight fleet for around WILLIAM BRITAINS Beanie Babies and will the bubble ever pop?
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Here you can see a US infantryman wearing an
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E N T R I E S I N V I T E D F O R O U R F O RT H C O M I N G S A L E

Toy and collectors Models

May 21st, 2016

This sale will include the Barrow

collection of Britain’s, which comprises
of 180+ lots of various Britain’s lead
and Hollow cast Figures, categories will
include civilian, Railway,Various Vehicles,
Farm, Zoo, Garden and Many More

If you feel you have anything for this

sale, please contact oliver leggett
at oleggett@lsk.co.uk or
01284 748 623
01284 748600 10 RISBYGATE STREET BURY ST EDMUNDS www.lSk.co.Uk

Also at Market Place, Stowmarket | 01449 612384 Property Agents | chartered Surveyors | Valuers and Auctioneers

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E25711 – Daimler DMS – London Transport Selkent Bus &

Coach Council
In the early Eighties, a new government tried to introduce greater
competition amongst bus operators in an effort to help waning
passenger numbers. The Bus and Coach Council (now CTP) rolled out
a nationwide advertising campaign to prevent these new proposals. They
feared that deregulation would damage the industry as services would be
lost and traffic congestion would increase. To gain public support, many
bus operators repainted their buses in the ‘We’d all miss the bus’ livery.
London Transport, although not badly affected by this government policy,
supported the Bus and Coach Council’s campaign. Though unlike other
operators they adopted a red body colour as opposed to the standard
cream and beige.

Our model depicts one of London’s many Daimler DMS’s in use at the
time. GHV 63N, fleet numbered DM 1063 was shown running on route 70
to Victoria. This Selkent District vehicle displays the eye catching slogans:
‘Ease the rush, use the bus’ and ‘We carry more passengers per gallon’. Alongside
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were commonly known as ‘performing seals’.

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SUPER SPY SET

■ AUCTION REPORT

Man from UNCLE set shoots for the top at Mullock’s Specialist Auctioneers, plus bidders dodge the Daleks.
IT’S been a while since Man from City. With a colourful
Mullock’s held one of its UNCLE set. board and an attractive
specialist toy auctions – box, this would certainly
five months, in fact – but look stunning in a Doctor
the Shropshire auctioneer Who collection. The game
started 2016 with a bang… sold for £220, wonder if the
almost literally, thanks to a buyer will play it?
Man from UNCLE set. Finally on the TV and
Made in the 1960s, and film front was a J Rosenthal
inspired by the classic Toys Century 21 Lady
television series, the set Penelope’s FAB1. This
appeared to be complete was the remote control
and included a 9mm version – Rosenthal also
pistol, silencer, broom made a friction powered
Doctor Who
handle extension, hand edition – that could travel
Dodge the
grenade, comet camera, forwards and backwards,
Daleks game.
walkie talkies, UNCLE along with guns that
badge, telescopic sight, everything a young spy related note was a Doctor first ever Doctor Who game would automatically eject
pen, holster, passport/ could possibly need for their Who Dodge the Daleks board published. Players had to as Lady Penelope drove
documents, money, own top secret missions. game made by Codeg in 1965. journey around the board along. Estimated at £80 to
decoder, wallet, gang Estimated at £180 to £220, the Contained in the original box by rolling dice, avoiding the £100, the bidders fancied
buster pistol, holster and set shot its way to £580. with board, shaker and four Daleks, and the winner was this fab piece and paid
confidential booklet… On a similar TV and film- playing figures, this was the the first to reach the Secret £120 for it. ■

■ For whatever reason, we seem to ■ Here’s the top lot from

be seeing a lot of these papier mache the Toy & Model Railway
French Bulldogs appearing at auction Auction at Aston’s
recently and all seem to be selling Auctioneers and Valuers
last month: a Matchbox
very well. These striking toys have a
G-6 Commercial Truck
growling mechanism so that when the Set. Although the
lead is pulled, the head moves and the contents in the set
dog makes a growling noise… perfect may vary, this example
for scaring cats in the park. This latest contained the following
example, measuring 44cm and in good numbered models: six,
condition, was sold at Tennants as part 15, 16, 17, 26, 30, 58
of its Toys, Models & Collectables sale and 62. All the diecast
was in good plus to very
last month. Like many of the other
good condition with
Bulldogs we’ve seen, this particular some small paint chips,
piece netted a tidy £1,000, which while the box was good with its original inner packaging, although
would certainly but a lot of dog biscuits it was a little creased and grubby. Estimated at £300 to £400, the
for Fido. Gift Set sold for a cool £1,100.

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A truly impressive piece from King & Country that just impressive. Bizarre’s 1/43 rendition doesn’t
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Anyway, this is a three man reconnaissance Jeep patrol replica that’s packed with detail.
Of course with the new film
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currently in cinemas we have to
Ardennes, according to the description. have the obligatory collectable
›› www.kingandcountry.co.uk toy line. Movie Masters has
done a fairly decent job of capturing the
‘feel’ of Affleck’s Batman and, judging by
the reviews of the film, it might be worth
buying this to create your own film!
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■ AUCTION REPORT Ohio Art again, the bucket

BUCKET LIST
was slightly misshapen and
the inside had been painted
white. Despite that it still sold
for $1,342, based on a pre-sale
estimate of $400 to $800.
However, even those two
Pre-sale estimates pail in comparison as tinplate Disney buckets results didn’t take the top spot,
made thousands at Morphy Auctions. which went to another Mickey
Mouse piece from 1938. This
COLLECTING tastes are want to think again after was estimated at $600 to $900 medium sized pail included
different around the world reading some of the following but you probably wouldn’t be some early Disney characters,
and although we have our intriguing results. making sandcastles with this, Horace Horsecollar
established tastes here in First up, how do you fancy as it sold for $4,575! (remember him?), Clara Bell
the UK, across the Pond in a ‘sand pail’ as they call them Think that’s a fluke? Well, Cow and Mickey Mouse, all
America they collect some in the States featuring vintage think again because the running from the sea and onto
items that we wouldn’t artwork of Mickey and his following lot was another the beach. Estimated at $400 to
necessarily look twice at. pals? Marked ‘1938 Walt tinplate ‘pail’ featuring $800, some dedicated bidders
Take, for example, a recent Disney Enterprises’ and ‘Ohio artwork from Walt Disney’s threw caution to the wind
auction at Morphy Auctions Art’, this large size bucket Alice in Wonderland film. This and it sold for $5,185. So, next
that featured a selection featured Mickey, Minnie, time the characters included time you’re down the beach,
of tinplate Disney-themed Pluto and co., all having a Alice, the Mad Hatter, White make sure your grandkids or
buckets. Think buckets are whale of a time on the beach. Rabbit, the Turtle and the children aren’t making castles
worthless? Well, you might In excellent condition the item Queen of Hearts. Made by with a priceless pail. ■

■ AUCTION REPORT

CATCH THE BUS

Greenslade Taylor Hunt sells a host of Scotsman’, in need of a
vintage diecast models and locomotives. major mechanical overhaul
and a repaint, took £350.
GREENSLADE Taylor some play wear, realised an Moving away from dry
Hunt’s recent specialist above-estimate £150, while a land, the second instalment
Collector’s Sale on 4th hard-to-find Taylor & Barrett of a fine collection of
March, posted a series No. 204 Trolley Bus fetched waterline model ships, in
of impressive results. A £180. Finally, two unusual both resin and white metal,
strong selection of diecast battery-operated plastic included three lots at £650,
models included a good model Fiats by Rivarossi £600 and £500. Greenslade
pre-war Dinky No. 29c made £400. Taylor Hunt is already
Double Decker Bus, in In the locomotive section, accepting entries for its
cream over blue, which an unboxed Hornby Dublo next sale, so if you are
sold for £220, and a near tank locomotive in sought- considering selling your
mint and boxed Dinky No. after Southern Railway toys or any other type of
925 Leyland Tipper truck livery, steamed to £260, collectable, e-mail peter.
Dinky No. 29c
at £130. A Corgi No. 40 while a scratch-built spirit- rixon@gth.net or ring 01823
Double Decker Bus.
Avengers Gift Set, with fired model of the ‘Flying 332525. ■

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›› LONE STAR LOCOS ›› MORE
Mark Nolan moves to the electric RARITIES
age in part two of his feature. The conclusion to
our feature on
›› EASY AS ABC sought after
Alwyn Brice picks another classic collectables.
theme in his fascinating series.
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Auction Venue: The Spa Hotel (York Suite), Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4
Lots will be on view throughout the day of the Auction from 9:00am
Auction Commences at 10:30am

Enquiries Please Contact: Glen Chapman or Leigh Gotch

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It’s asaseasy
O
kay, I admit it.

thing for German

Eee by gum - after a slight hiccup last
issue, Alwyn Brice is back on track.

I have a bit of a

company Elastolin.
Regular readers
to comprehend; after all, by the early
to mid-1950s plastic figures were
in their infancy. The UK was just
waking up to the products of one M
Zang (if you stick with this series, Z
ABC! LEFT
Two of the pioneers. Prince
Valiant standing (on the right)
was Elastolin’s first foray into
what I would term super
will know this already but I’ve will reveal all!) which were simply detailing. The wiped off effect
been a life-long devotee of painted in matt colours. Oh, and the on the clothing is highlighted
the output of this particular paint didn’t adhere too well, either. here.
manufacturer. There’s no real In contrast, skilled Elastolin
secret to this: the company’s painters were going over the top with
products were so detailed and so the 7cm range of figures.
well executed in terms of pose Thinned, transparent paint was
and historical period that nothing applied to the (often) ivory or waxy-
else on the planet came close. The coloured bare figures. Where clothing
figures were also, at least in the was involved, this paint was then RIGHT
This damsel of the castle
early days, beautifully painted, wiped so that higher contours lost is a slightly later painting
which is what I’m focussing on in colour whilst the crevices took on a version, evidenced by the
this month’s column. contrasting tone. A second painting more solid facial tint. Her
This may at first sight sound phase saw this same application robes still benefit from the
an odd topic upon which to dwell applied to the skin tones: bear in mind wiping technique, though.
but let me explain a little. First that Elastolin painters didn’t just use
off, you have to come back with a flesh colour, they would have had
me all the way to 1955, when different mixes for the Red Indian
Elastolin released its first hand- range, for example. A third painting
painted plastic (as opposed to technique involved covering all the
composition, the earlier material figure and then applying a matching
employed) figures. Prince Valiant tone with an a lightly loaded brush:
was the chosen subject but this dry brushing, as it is known amongst
was no chance affair: a successful modellers.
American comic strip dating It didn’t end there, though. A
back to the 1930s, coupled with further development (and one that
a film of the same name that was was adopted by most of the Wild
released in 1953, provided the West range) was that of painting the
underpinnings. figure as above, adding a stain and LEFT
Sam Hawkens was one of
Prince Valiant was quickly then wiping it off. Again, the result
the company’s Karl May
joined by Sir Gawain and Prince imparts a depth of realism to the range. There are various paint
Arne von Ord, as well as a figure than simply cannot be achieved finishes around, ranging from
desirable damsel from a castle. by a “flat” painting technique. The quite light to dark. The eye
This little group would all benefit fifth phase was that of basic painting, treatment is an Elastolin trait:
a line and a dot.
from Elastolin’s stunning paint with no attempt at highlights.
techniques, something that no Needless to say, these early models
other manufacturer was ever able have great appeal to the collector
(or wished) to emulate. and given an example, experts
We’re talking here of an era greater than I can tell you which
when figure painters would painting technique was deployed. No
RIGHT
have been domestic rather than two figures are thus the same – and
The Red Indians really gave
outsourced labour in some Far indeed, there are variations in facial full rein to a painter’s skills.
Eastern country. Amazingly (and expression, according to the painter Not the differing skin tones
I use the word with heartfelt in question. here; whites for the eyes;
meaning), no fewer than five In these days of mass production the almost completely wiped
paint on Klekih-Petra (left)
different painting techniques and uniformity, Elastolin’s early
and the treatment of the
were employed back then. In output is most definitely a breath of sitting Indian’s headdress.
retrospect, it’s almost impossible fresh air. CG

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Le Dandy Eric Bryan remembers a Citroën Exotic.

I
n 1958, French
coachbuilder Henri
Chapron set about Corgi’s No. 259.
creating cars based on the This maroon
famed Citroën DS. One of example fetched
£100 at auction.
the results was Le Dandy, a Photo by Vectis.
coupe that differed radically
from the curvaceous beauty
of the ‘Goddess’. Le Dandy
was intended to be rarefied
transport for the wealthy.
Produced from 1960, Chapron
made 49 Le Dandy coupes
until 1972.

CORGI TOYS
If your pocketbook doesn’t
stretch to the purchase of
a rare 1960s French exotic,
have no fear . . . it’s Corgi to This minty blue and
the rescue (again)! On April white No. 259 realised
1 1966, Corgi presented its £140. This variation of
the 259 has recently
miniature of the Citroën Le auctioned for much
Dandy, No. 259. You knew this higher. Photo by Vectis.
model was something special
when you read its full name
on the box and baseplate: ‘Le

FACT
Dandy’ Coupe Henri Chapron
Body on Citroen D.S. Chassis.
Offered in maroon metallic
with yellow interior, and

SHEET blue metallic with a white

roof and rear deck and white
DELIGHTFUL DANDY interior, this feature-rich
At first Chapron’s model has opening boot and
conversion was not doors, jewelled headlamps
approved by Citroën, and auxiliary driving lights,
forcing Chapron to buy
plated fittings, folding seat including a sectional view until 1969, producing more was launched in 2014. This
complete cars rather than
rolling chassis, but backs, and wire wheels with revealing the planned interior than half a million units. manufacturer, in partnership
eventually the factory spring suspension. Interior arrangement—and Corgi The maroon version is fairly with Norev, claims to be the
relented and went on to detail includes the Citroën designers Bob Henderson easily found, while the blue first to put 1/18 scale Chapron
produce its own usine single-spoke steering wheel, and John Worth comparing variation is scarcer. Though a models into production.
version on the longer armrests and window cranks the first unfinished Le Dandy full-sized Le Dandy might run Metal-18 makes a 1964 Le
chassis of the ID Break
in the doors, and instrument castings against precision you to £100,000, Corgi’s model Dandy in red, and one in
(estate) model. Chapron
continued to build his own panel. This Corgi has the drawings. in excellent to MIB condition blue with a white roof. These
Le Caddy and Palm Beach angular rear end with finned Collectors should note that auctions typically for £40- models have front and rear
cabriolets together with wings, so the model reflects the model’s auxiliary driving 100. However in a recent sale, number plates, windscreen
various limousines and the 1965 Le Dandy design. lights are plastic, and it’s not a MIB blue Corgi Le Dandy wipers, rear-view mirror, and
coupés, the most popular The New Great Book of uncommon to find examples fetched £250. accurately simulated exhaust
of the latter being Le
Dandy, approximately 50
Corgi contains some photos with them having broken off. system and floor pans. The
of which were completed featuring the development of Cracked A pillars and missing LARGE SCALE driver’s side window is
between 1960 and 1972. the Le Dandy model. Shown doors are also reported. Metal-18, based in ‘rolled-down’ for viewing
is the wooden prototype— Corgi made its Le Dandy Geispolsheim, France, of the extremely detailed

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An example of the One of Norev’s Le Dandy

Classiques CCC models. Note the silver-
Le Dandy kit, with painted detailing.
unpainted resin Photo by tiphaine12.
body. Photo by
gaminiature.

An example of the Atlas

A 1963 Citroën
DS19 Le Dandy.
Photo by Buch-t.

interior. Metal-18 avoided minimal on this model, can be had for about £28, models have number plates, 150 units were made.
adding opening features, but some collectors have though asking prices go up to silver-painted detailing of Finished in blue, grey or
stating that they can spoil the reported that the Playart is a over £50. the window frames and door black, these miniatures
lines of a model. downscaled copy of the Corgi handles and side strips, and came in a wooden box
These Le Dandy miniatures Le Dandy. Though rare, you 1/43 SCALE the Le Dandy logo on the with a sliding lid, with
have working front and rear might acquire the Playart for In recent years Norev has front wings. You’ll find these the model mounted on
LED lighting. The lights several pounds. produced a 1959 (1960?) Le Norevs selling for from a an oak display stand.
are powered by three LR44 Makette of Germany has Dandy in yellow with a black few pounds to about £15. The stands of those
batteries, and are activated a series of 1/87 scale Citroën roof, and a 1965 model in all The Le Dandy also made since 2006 are
via a gentle tap on the bonnet. models called Collec’Cit’. The red and in red with a black appeared in kit form. In surfaced with simulated
The Le Dandy models are range covers Citroën vehicles roof. In Norev’s Ligne Noir 1990, Classiques CCC of cobblestones. A recent
limited to 1,500 pieces each. from 1919 to the present. limited edition series there France produced a 1961 asking price for this
They are currently on offer Heco model was about
from the manufacturer for £300. You’ll find some
about £85 each. If you develop If your pocketbook doesn’t stretch to the purchase of a rare unassembled examples
an interest in Chapron- on the market, some of
designed cars, Metal-18 has
1960s French exotic, have no fear . . . it’s Corgi to the rescue which have unpainted
several other Citroën-based (again)! On April 1st 1966, Corgi presented its miniature of the bodies. These are
Chapron models available. Citroën Le Dandy, No. 259. complete kits, but don’t
include the wooden
SMALL SCALE boxes or display stands,
In the late 1960s or early In the series is a 1965 Le is a 1966 Le Dandy in silver Le Dandy kit in resin with and list for up to £90.
‘70s, Playart of Hong Kong Dandy in resin. This model is with yellow headlamps, one white metal parts. Heco Another hand-built
produced a Le Dandy, maroon with a black roof, and in red, and a scarce one in Miniatures, another French resin rarity came from
variously listed to be 1/87 or detailing includes windscreen blue. Norev also made a company, offered a Le Création Devos, also of
1/80 scale. Without interior or wipers, rear-view mirror, 1967 Le Dandy in blue with a Dandy in resin, with some France. This is a model
chassis/baseplate, this model yellow headlamps, and even white roof, and in silver with plated white metal pieces of a 1968 Le Dandy. One
has oversized wheels and the Le Dandy lettered logo a black roof and rear deck (a and aluminium wheel hubs. grey example sold in 2009
rear wheel arches. Known on the front wings. It is sold similar 1967 Le Dandy in blue These hand-built models for about £100, though
colours are purple, grey, in a plastic display case with metallic was marketed by were marketed as being of a the upper end of the
blue, red, yellow, orange, and the car sitting on a sheet of Atlas Editions in its Classic limited edition of 300, though estimated valuation was
green. Detail is relatively diamond plate. This Le Dandy Sports Cars series). These reportedly fewer than £200. Bonne chasse! CG

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Lone
Star Part one of Mark Nolan’s delve into
the world of Lone Star locomotives.

I
ABOVE n the late 1950s and early machine tools, using those The trains were made from 0-6-0 diesel shunter. Coaches
A typical collection of Lone 1960s the dominance initials to form the name diecast zinc alloy, with locos, were representations of Mk1
Star trains with above of the British railway ‘DCMT’. Later the company freight wagons and coaches in passenger stock in maroon or
average paintwork. Includes
system was already produced items for Crescent UK and US outline. Couplings ‘blood and custard’.
streamlined A4 Gresley Pacific,
yellow US outline bogie being challenged by Toys, who already produced were a simple loop or peg, The trains were
tankers, large tank loco and a cars and air travel. But in some model railway so vehicles could only form accompanied by an
pile of track, all items diecast. the miniature world, trains accessories. DCMT as ‘Lone trains facing one direction. extensive range of track
Picture courtesy of Vectis were still at the cutting Star’ branched out into its The paint quality was and accessories. The track
Auctions. edge of toy development. own toy range with a diecast adequate at the time, although was notable for also being
They required precision revolver, as well as plastic not of high quality, which die cast and had a width of
engineering, advanced soldiers and diecast cars. means most trains found 8.25mm, exactly half OO

FACT
design, electricity… and deep
pockets.
However there was
In 1957 the company launched ‘Lone Star Locos’, an audacious
SHEET one upstart company that
flew against the trend of attempt to use Dinky Toy technology to produce a train
PUSH OFF
automation and self propelled system exactly half the size of OO gauge; a scale previously
The push along series trains. Push along was the
started as Lone Star Locos. method of propulsion, which unattainable on a mass production level.
They were later sold as meant there was no need
‘Treble-O-Trains’ and then to leave room for motors in
became ‘Impy Treble-O- the locos. This in turn meant In 1957 the company today vary from playworn to gauge. Accessories included
Trains’ in 1968. The Impy
the models could be smaller, launched ‘Lone Star Locos’, completely rubbed off. But signal boxes, stations and
name was also used for the
range of cars and bus and manufactured to less an audacious attempt to use that itself is testament to a platforms, level crossings, a
vehicles. After they were demanding tolerances. The Dinky Toy technology to very popular toy. girder bridge and piers.
removed from the UK company was Lone Star and produce a train system exactly The prototypes of the While we struggled to save
market in 1970 the trains it christened the scale OOO half the size of OO gauge; a models chosen by Lone Star enough money to buy a new
were renamed Lone Star or Treble O (as opposed to the scale previously unattainable included the usual suspects loco or some extra track,
Model Trains. The
dominant OO or Double O). on a mass production level, such as an LNER Gresley Lone Star OOO was dangling
packaging was originally in
boxes. This changed to The gestation of the but which was being keenly A4, an LMS Stanier Princess in front of us at pocket money
blister packaging in 1962. company began in 1940 eyed by modellers with Royal, as well as a Jinty prices; it was naturally a
with the building of diecast smaller houses. type 0-6-0 shunter and an temptation to abandon the

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The station building and platform

Lone Star Locos came in all shapes and sizes - well within reason. Here you can see a selection of would have made an attractive
locomotives and wagons. Picture courtesy of Vectis Auctions. present for the OOO enthusiast.

LEFT
The girder bridge
included fine rivet
detail.
LEFT
This dealer
display boasted
the ‘Silent
Salesman’ as the
entire range was
RIGHT
visible on one
An odd looking
stand and each
large tank loco
carded pack was
still captures the
the same price;
essence of British
2/6d or half a
Railways in the
crown if you
1950s.
don’t remember
shillings.
expense and complication boxes to determine the rare models can sometimes
of electric trains in favour contents! be found very cheap. Boxed
of good old fashioned finger Of course after years in as new US outline models
power. Of course in the end, the wilderness, after the are not surprisingly valued
the lack of independent backlog of ex shop stock more highly in the USA and
movement was a deal had been dissipated and Canada. The American flat
breaker, but judging by the the pre-loved diecasts had car wagons carrying an
number of Lone Star locos rubbed along at the bottom automobile are particularly
still floating around today, a of dealers rummage boxes, sought after. There were also
lot of OOO push along trains a few collectors woke up a number of push along sets in
got bought. to the importance of Lone passenger or freight format,
One of Lone Star’s most Star. Prices for models still in both UK and US outline.
notable later sales pushes carrying their original paint These fetch correspondingly
involved the carded blister have hardened, and the higher prices but of course
packaging. The range was push along trains now merit need to be boxed.
available hanging on a dealer displays in their own right. Three years after the
display which it called the After all, they are a part of launch of Lone Star Locos,
‘Silent Salesman’ as the British toy manufacturing Lone Star was already moving
entire range was visible history, as well as being proto towards the holy grail of
on one stand and each ‘N’ gauge, a scale that has motorising the models. The
carded pack was the same become as important as OO introduction of N gauge was
price; 2/6d. The change of gauge. Many dealers don’t to become a struggle very
packaging would also save know much about Lone Star much involving Lone Star, as ABOVE
the shop owner repeatedly OOO as prices can be too high we shall see in part two next The diecast signal box was an effective representation
opening and closing new for common items, whereas month. CG of the real thing.

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Rare
Fare The first of a two-part feature, in
which Alwyn Brice assesses the
reality that is rarity.

MAIN IMAGE
The one that everyone wants!
Very hard to find, an auction

W
house is likely to be your best
bet for this 1960s icon.
e’ve all So, here, then, I’m delving indeed. There are very few decal manufacture, since
experienced into degrees of rarity and casting aberrations to look Lesney would have been
it, haven’t for this I’m using a tentative for (more anon), so rarity is doing a lot in-house in the

FACT
we? That measure: extremely most often down to colour early days. Maybe it was a
little frisson rare; very rare; rare; and schemes, wheel variations step too far – in any event,
of excitement when you uncommon. Don’t ask for (about which a small book perhaps one in a hundred will

SHEET chance upon a model that is

missing from your collection.
definitions because I’m not
tying myself to production
could be written), baseplate
varieties and the occasional
have the roof guide present.
Whilst the standard model
WHAT IS RARE?
It might be sitting on a dealer’s figures. And the reason for example of box art. can sell for £50, this curiosity
One of the big problems stand at a toyfair; then again that? They don’t exist… So, where to start? How may make it worth ten times
in collecting diecasts is it might have cropped up Lesney’s 1-75 range is about those castings? that – although much depends
that of definition. For in an auction catalogue; or an ideal playground in this This list cannot hope to be on the wheels. Thus I’ll class
every “mint” opinion possibly it was listed on an context and, having decided comprehensive but let’s begin it as uncommon.
there’s one that says “not
internet site. In any event, it upon the subject matter, it with the good old Lomas Still on castings, the most
quite mint”. Ultimately,
condition is a very will fill that noticeable gap in was then a case of meeting Ambulance, MB 14. There are famous is arguably the
subjective topic and what your cabinet. up with Mr Matchbox plenty about, in two sizes, in Vauxhall Victor, MB 45. The
is an acceptable paint Chances are that it’s a himself, Graham Hamilton of cream or off-white, and the early cars were red, before
blemish to one collector is rarity, especially if you’ve Rockertron Toys. He’s been later models were marked yellow was adopted, so red
quite unappealing to been collecting for a long dealing in (and collecting) with LCC Ambulance and cars sell for a premium.
another. The same credo
time. Today, of course, we’re Lesney’s finest for many, a red cross on the sides. However, there was a bit
applies to the abundance
(or rather lack) of certain all quite knowledgeable about many years and he’s met, Dealers will point out the of a flaw with this initial
models. Rare, uncommon, the scarcer toys, thanks to during that time, ex-Lesney rarity of the model that had production in that the model
unique and so on are all guides like Ramsay’s and the employees and seen pretty a decal guide (for the cross) was prone to collapsing
in regular use today but constant flow of information much all there is to see in this on the roof. This commands across the windscreen/bonnet
such are the vagaries of from auction houses. But collecting field. In short, if a premium although you will area. Not hard to see why:
language that no two
just how rare is rare – and Graham hasn’t seen it, then it never see an example with a the riveting process could
collectors will probably be
able to offer a concrete is it perhaps time to stand quite possibly doesn’t exist! red decal applied. Graham’s weaken the body structure
definition of a term. back and take stock of this Insofar as Lesney rarities thoughts err towards a and this could well have
adjective? are concerned, it’s a wide field possible problem with the been the case here. Lesney

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ABOVE Whether produced in house or supplied by ABOVE X marks the spot on this casting variety. These ABOVE The yellow version Victor without the so-called
a third party, the Beales van isn’t hard to track down. ambulances are around but beware of any example that dashboard is worth looking out for. Is it scarcer than the original
However, it always seems to command a premium has a cross painted red or which sports a tatty decal. red car? Answers on the back of a matchbox, please…
(thanks To Graham Hamilton and Vectis for help with
the images).
exemplifies this rather
well; at any given time
there are more buyers
than certain items,
which tends to inflate
RIGHT (often artificially) the
It might be familiar value of the toy in
on the farm, but the question. Any collector
Claas harvester with
knows (or should know)
a solid baseplate isn’t
a common sight. two things. First, nothing
Finding a needle in a, has a value – a toy is only
er, haystack might be worth what someone
easier. will pay for it. Second,
where you have two keen
subsequently rectified this Graham, bother? Equally, there is no bidders in an auction
with a strengthening cross has avid and Graham assures “proper” box for this van, room, stratospheric
bar that looks a little like a collectors hopping up and me that were he to put one on but rather a plain carton. results may be obtained.
dashboard when viewed from down with excitement. Sharp his website, it would be gone It’s quite likely that Beales But that’s not to say
the rear of the car. So we have intake of breath at this point in 60 seconds… approached Lesney to make that selling the same
here an extremely rare car in – because we’re talking here Not a casting as such, it but the latter declined; model six months later
red (Graham estimates that about a hole. Yes, you read but a variation on a theme. so instead Beales bought a will necessarily yield
a value of £3,000 to £5,000 is that correctly. The Claas MB 46 is the removals van number of bare castings and the same result. A host
about right); and a very rare Combine Harvester (MB 65) (usually in Pickfords livery) finished them off elsewhere. of factors come into
version, to wit the yellow car, isn’t the most exciting of but a diversion was that of There are probably several play where the more
but still minus the dashboard. models to some but there are the Beales Bealesons van. thousand out there (how expensive diecasts are
No-one knows how many examples out there without Collectors talking about many customers did Beales concerned. In the absence
yellow Victors were issued the baseplate hole. Now I this (rather dull, if we’re have, one wonders), which of the millionaire bidder,
without the bar, but they do know that people are turned honest) model will invariably makes this model uncommon not every collector has
ready funds at any given
moment. Equally, other
factors (an alternative
Today we’re all quite knowledgeable about the scarcer toys, thanks to guides like purchase or a change
Ramsay’s and the constant flow of information from auction houses. But just how rare in collecting direction,
for example) may mean
is rare – and is it perhaps time to stand back and take stock of this adjective? that a potential audience
for an item is reduced.
Either way, it can be a bit
turn up… occasionally. It’s on by all sorts of things, but mention its rarity – but is it in my book. That lack of a of a gamble for the seller.
arguably a transition model, fervour over the absence of so rare? Graham thinks not fully-fledged Matchbox link Rather like the stock
yet to judge by the most a hole would seem to me to – he’s seen dozens over the accounts to an extent for its market, toy values can
recent (few, admittedly) warrant a one-way ticket to years. Lineage in this context value of £500 to £800. go up as well as down.
sales, they are not that the nearest institution. Not is a valid collecting point. Did I’ll end this first article Graham is frequently
expensive. All of which so, says Graham, who has Matchbox make this version? on a cautionary note, with a asked about Matchbox
goes to show, perhaps, that several clients looking out Jack Odell has no recollection few words on the correlation investment potential but
scarcity doesn’t necessarily for this variation; more to the of its manufacture; after between rarity and value. declines to comment:
come with a series of zeros point, he’s never yet seen an all, when Lesney tooled up It’s ironic but it’s a fact: just after all, if he knew, he’d
after the first digit. example. It’s consequently for a model, millions were because something was made probably be lying in a
I’ll mention one more extremely rare by any made. The Beales van is not in tiny numbers does not hammock with a long
casting conundrum, estimation. Around £500 that numerous for starters guarantee it a hefty price drink on a sun-kissed
something that, according to would be a reasonable value – so why would Lesney tag. Lesney’s 1-75 range atoll by now… CG

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Mettoy Brian Howes considers the history of one
of Britain’s best known toy makers.

I
f you were a child born before the workforce had expanded to 50. In Director the company was developing this super range of diecast toys has
1980 it is almost certain that at 1936 Mettoy moved to new premises fast with London showrooms located at already been featured in this ‘Best of
some stage of your childhood at Stimpson Avenue, Northampton and Finsbury Pavement House, Moorgate. British’ series.
you played with a toy or two this was followed by a further move to Mettoy first ventured into diecast As Playcraft’s Corgi Toys grew
made by Mettoy and its many a larger factory in Harleston Road, St models in the late 1940s, this coming to become an iconic brand, Mettoy
subsidiaries as the output of this James End, Northampton, in 1937. about largely as the result of Phillip continued to move with the times
Northampton based toy company On the outbreak of World War II Ullmann’s son Henry being appointed producing a wide range of playthings
was prolific. The man behind the Mettoy’s production line switched to Mettoy’s Board of Directors in from the hugely popular ‘Wembley’
formation of Mettoy was German to making metal components for the 1947. It was Henry Ullmann who vinyl footballs and other sports balls
emigre Phillip Ullman a Jew who Ministry of Supply including shell steered the development of a range sold in Woolworth’s to the ‘Vapour
left Germany following Hitler’s fuses, shell and mortar carriers, Jerry of die-cast toy vehicles called Trails’ model aircraft series and
rise to power. Ullmann was no can parts, land mines and various types ‘Castoys’ made exclusively for Marks Playcraft model railway sets and
stranger to the toy industry when of gun magazines. In 1944 the Ministry & Spencer stores. Produced from Aurora plastic kits plus the hugely
he arrived in Britain having 21 of Supply assisted Mettoy with the 1948 they appeared heavy and rather popular Husky Toys series sold
years of experience at the Tipp & establishment of a new 28,000 sq. ft., cumbersome when compared to Dinky exclusively through Woolworth’s
Co factory in Nuremberg, the toy factory at Fforestfach near Swansea Toys which were then leading the stores from 1964.
capital of Germany and home of in South Wales to enable greater diecast market. By the late 1950s Mettoy was
many renowned makers of tinplate output of war work and this was to Mettoy launched itself into the exporting to 100 different countries
toy vehicles. Ullmann’s initial play a significant role in Mettoy’s plastic toy market in 1952 after worldwide and when the company,
move to Britain was assisted by
Lord Marks of Marks & Spencer’s
fame who arranged for a
workshop to be established within By the late 1950s Mettoy was exporting to 100 countries worldwide
the Winteringham Ltd works in and the company, by this time numbering a workforce of 1700, was
St Andrews Street, Northampton
with the aim of manufacturing floated on the London Stock Exchange in June 1963.
pressed steel toys. Winteringham
was founded by George
Winteringham and was actually a post-war development in the diecast installing the latest high capacity by this time numbering a workforce
spin off engineering company of toy market. Another large modern injection moulding equipment, a move of 1,700, was floated on the London
the renowned Northampton based factory was built at the Fforestfach which signalled the start of a shift Stock Exchange in June 1963 it drew a
Bassett-Lowke. site as post-war production returned away from tinplate toys which were staggering £43 million.
Within six months Phillip to toys and this included modern up- now looking rather dated in a rapidly In 1971, however, Mettoy suddenly
Ullmann was joined by Arthur to-date equipment ideal for production changing market. It began making announced its first ever trading loss
Katz, a fellow Jew and the son line working. This state of the art plastic friction drive toys under the blaming this on the saturation of
of Ullmann’s cousin. Katz had facility, designed with its workforce banner of ‘Playcraft Toys’ from 1953. the USA toy market, higher costs
also been employed at Tipp & Co, clearly at the forefront, opened in The appointment of Howard of production and materials, plus
having joined the company from April 1949 and was later expanded to Fairbairn as a Director in 1953 increasingly stiffer competition in the
school. Production began in a 200,000 sq. ft., in 1952. At this point strengthened Mettoy’s expertise marketplace. As with so many British
basement room of the St Andrews Swansea became the headquarters of in die-casting, Fairbairn formerly toymakers the 1970s brought tougher
Street works in 1933 using the the company although premises were having been Head of Development at times and increasingly difficult
lithographed tin sheet printing retained in Northampton for design, Birmingham Aluminium Casting Co trading conditions. In 1971, around
and cutting process well known to toolmaking and warehousing. With and heavily involved in the ‘Castoys’ the same time as Mettoy closed its
Ullmann and Katz. The business Ullmann taking the reins as Chairman range. 1956 saw the launch of ‘Corgi Stanley Road factory in Northampton,
developed and within two years and Katz operating as Managing Toys’ by Playcraft and the success of company founder Phillip Ullmann died

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Like many British firms,
Mettoy started off
making tinplate toys.

ABOVE ABOVE
As well as producing vehicles, Mettoy also branched into licensed Mettoy experimented with technical advances, such as this
products, like this fantastic Batman game. programmable Computacar.

aged 88.
Despite setbacks in the early 1970s
Mettoy rallied round and its fortunes
improved for a few years. A new factory
emerged at Skewen, near Neath in
South Wales, followed by a new state-
of-the-art production plant for Corgi ABOVE ABOVE
in Swansea and extra warehousing Plastic cars like these became a mainstay of Mettoy’s output Originally many of Mettoy’s products were sold through Marks
was acquired in Northampton after throughout the 1950s. and Spencer’s stores.
Mettoy began making and marketing
Fisher Price toys in Britain. There
were further developments in the
late 1970s with new showrooms
and a Technical Centre opening in
Northampton. Mettoy became a public
limited company in September 1981
although the early 1980s were to prove
disastrous for the company.
Record losses had been recorded
for 1980 resulting in the closure of the
Skewen factory and the Northampton
warehouse. Losses continued to be
made at an alarming rate and by
1982 the workforce had been slashed
to under 1,000 from a high of 3,500 ABOVE ABOVE
resulting in the official receivers being Mettoy became known for its quality but cheaper imports proved Finding classic Mettoy plastic toys in their original boxes is no
called in on 31st October 1983. From to be the company’s eventual undoing. easy task. So examples like this are very collectable.
here on only the Corgi brand survived,
this being achieved as the result of a
management buy-out in March 1984.
Five years later Corgi Toys was
acquired by Mattel who eventually
transferred production to its factory
in Leicester ending Corgi’s long and
successful links with South Wales. In
more than 50 years of production the
Mettoy range of toys had developed
and expanded to include all manner
of playthings, many of which are now
highly sought after by toy collectors.
Its early tinplate toys and post-war
diecast ranges are collecting fields in
their own right, whilst Mettoy’s super ABOVE ABOVE
range of plastic toys are amongst some Mettoy wasn’t averse to trying its hand at different items, like The numerous toys from Mettoy are some of the finest ever
of the finest ever made. CGw this Tommy Burp gun. made. Pictures courtesy of Vectis Auctions.

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It’s Batman versus Superman at Morphy Auctions, while Aston’s Toy Auctions
sells a host of Wrenn Railways locomotives.

—Pre-War Dinky Toys (Hornby Series) 22a

—Pre-War Dinky Toys (Hornby Series) 22b —Pre-War Dinky Toys (Hornby Series) 22c
Open Sports Car, tinplate radiator, dark
Closed Sports Coupe, tinplate radiator, gold Motor Truck, tinplate radiator, green washed
blue washed wheels, ‘Hornby Series’ cast
washed wheels, ‘Hornby Series’ cast in, fair wheels, ‘Hornby Series’ cast in, fair, corner
in, fair, lacks windscreen. Sold for £180,
to good, front end slightly twisted. Sold for of cab squashed, lacks small piece from
Special Auction Services, March.
£220, Special Auction Services, March. front and rear mudguards. Sold for £270,
Special Auction Services, March.

—Pre-War Dinky Toys (Hornby Series) 22d —Pre-War Dinky Toys 30c Daimler,
—Pre-War Dinky Toys 22g Streamline Tourer,
Delivery Van, tinplate radiator, red washed black open chassis, plain smooth
smooth plain hubs, cast steering wheel and
wheels, ‘Hornby Series’ cast in, fair to good, hubs, good to very, minor fatigue
windscreen, good to very good, very minor
minor loss to one front mudguard. Sold for signs to chassis and body. Sold for
fatigue to hubs. Sold for £270, Special Auction
£280, Special Auction Services, March. £180, Special Auction Services, March.
Services, March.

—Pre-War Dinky Toys 23b Hotchkiss Racing

Car, smooth plated hubs, good, two fatigue
—Pre-War Dinky Toys 30d Vauxhall Saloon
Saloon, blisters and a crack to offside, some minor
—Pre-War Dinky Toys 23a Racing Car cracking/crazing throughout. Sold for £130,
brown open chassis, plain smooth hubs, egg second casting, smooth plated hubs, green
box grille, spare wheel, good to very good, Special Auction Services, March.
tyres, very good, a few small fatigue cracks.
minor fatigue signs to hubs. Sold for £360, Sold for £190, Special Auction Services, March.
Special Auction Services, March.

—Pre-War Dinky Toys 25d Petrol Tank

—Pre-War Dinky Toys 24e Super Streamlined
—Pre-War Dinky Toys 22b Closed Sports Wagon, black type one chassis, tinplate
Saloon, type one criss-cross chassis, type two
Coupe, tinplate radiator, gold wash wheels, radiator, plated hubs, good to very good,
grille, black Tootsie Toys type hubs, good,
‘Hornby Series’ cast in, good to very good. original tyres cracking, no sign of fatigue.
some fatigue cracks to hubs. Sold for £290,
Special Auction Services, March. Sold for £600, Special Auction Services, March. Sold for £180, Special Auction Services, March.

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—Wrenn Railways W2212 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ No. 7,

small marks to right hand side of tender, otherwise Wrenn Railways W2237 Southern Bulleid Pacific
—Wrenn
very good and boxed. Sold for £60, Aston’s Toy —Wrenn Railways W2236 BR green Bulleid Pacific ‘Lyme Regis’, small moulding effect to left hand
Auctions, March. ‘Dorchester’, overall fair to good, slightly grubby. side of tender. Slightly grubby. Overall good. Sold
Marked packer No. 6 to base. Sold for £70, Aston’s for £70, Aston’s Toy Auctions, March.
Toy Auctions, March.

—Wrenn Railways W2227/A LMS black Duchess

class ‘Sir William A Stanier FRS’, small paint to —Wrenn Railways W2276X/5P Southern Steamlined
top of chimney, otherwise very good. Sold for £140, —Wrenn Railways W2260/A LMS Maroon Royal
Bulleid Pacific ‘Exeter’, small paint chip to left hand Scot ‘Caledonian’, some paint loss to steps and
Aston’s Toy Auctions, March. smoke deflector, otherwise very good, boxed. Sold mark to right hand cabside, otherwise good/very
for £320, Aston’s Toy Auctions, March. good, boxed. Sold for £160, Aston’s Toy Auctions,
March.

—Wrenn Railways W2246 Caledonian blue 4MT tank —Wrenn Railways Southern Streamlined Bulleid
No. 2085, paint chip to left hand cylinder cover, Pacific ‘Blue Funnel Line’, scratch to right hand —Wrenn Railways LMS Maroon Duchess class ‘City
otherwise very good, boxed. Sold for £100, Aston’s side of tender and small paint chip to left hand side of Glasgow’, no obvious marks or chips, very good
Toy Auctions, March. smoke deflector. Otherwise good to very good. Sold to excellent. Sold for £480, Aston’s Toy Auctions,
for £300, Aston’s Toy Auctions, March. March.

—Wrenn Railways W2301 LMS blue Coronation —Wrenn Railways W2313 BR green Duchess class
Class ‘Queen Elizabeth’, one front buffer detached —Wrenn Railways W2290 Southern Bulleid pacific ‘Duchess of Abercorn’, very good to excellent, no
and present, the other slightly out of line. ‘Canadian Pacific’, dusty/dirty, small paint chip to noticeable marks/chips. Sold for £550, Aston’s Toy
Paintwork appears to be undamaged. Sold for right hand cylinder, otherwise good to very good. Auctions, March.
£250, Aston’s Toy Auctions, March. Sold for £340, Aston’s Toy Auctions, March.

—Wrenn Railways W2275/5P BR green Bulleid

—Wrenn Railways W2265/A Southern Golden Arrow
—Wrenn Railways W2266 Southern Bulleid Pacific ‘Hurricane’, paint loss to cab roof, small
Bulleid streamlined Pacific ‘Fighter Pilot’, slight
steamlined Pacific ‘Plymouth’, some paint loss to chips to top of chimney and right hand smoke
paint loss to cab roof and chimney top, otherwise
buffer heads, otherwise very good. Sold for £150, deflector. Otherwise good and boxed. Sold for £190,
good/very good. Sold for £220, Aston’s Toy Auctions,
Aston’s Toy Auctions, March. Aston’s Toy Auctions, March.
March.

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slot cars in 1960 to complete with Scalextric.

01

Wrenn actually launched its own series of

Wrenn Railways was founded in 1950
famous engineer, was born in 1882.
New Zealander Oliver Bullied, the
1882

by George and Richard Wrenn.

Wrenn Railways W2309 BR

1950
1960
black rebuilt Bulleid Pacific
‘Westward Ho’,, no obvious
damage to paintwork, very
good, boxed. Sold for £650,
The 4-6-2 Aston’s Toy Auctions, March.
locomotive was
launched in 1901
and became
universally known
as the Pacific
class.

—Wrenn Railways W2305 Southern Bulleid —Wrenn Railways W2296 rebuilt Bulleid Pacific
—Wrenn Railways W2308 BR green 8F freight
streamlined Pacific ‘Wadebridge’, two blisters to ‘Dartmoor’, no obvious paint damage, very good
locomotive No. 48290, no obvious damage to
paint work, otherwise good to very good. Sold for and boxed. Sold for £300, Aston’s Toy Auctions,
paintwork, very good. Sold for £420, Aston’s Toy
£300, Aston’s Toy Auctions, March. March.
Auctions, March.

—Wrenn Railways W2221 BR light green Castle —Wrenn Railways W2261 LMS black Royal Scot
—Wrenn Railways W2268 BR blue Bulleid
class ‘Brecon Castle’, no obvious damage to ‘Black Watch’, white overspray spots to paintwork,
streamlined Pacific ‘Yeovil’, no obvious paint
paintwork, very good, boxed. Sold for £220, Aston’s otherwise good. Sold for £120, Aston’s Toy Auctions,
damage, very good. Sold for £280, Aston’s Toy
Toy Auctions, March. March.
Auctions, March.

—Wrenn Railways W2209 LNER green A4 class —Wrenn Railways W2281 War Dept Grey 2-8-0 8F
‘Golden Eagle’, no obvious damage to paintwork, —Wrenn Railways W2301A LMS blue Coronation
freight locomotive, body and tender top, paintwork
very good, boxed. Sold for £70, Aston’s Toy Auctions, class ‘Coronation’, one small scratch to paint work,
overall good but slightly grubby. Sold for £300,
March. otherwise very good. Sold for £750, Aston’s Toy
Aston’s Toy Auctions, March.
Auctions, March.

Wrenn Railways W2267 BR blue Bulleid

—Wrenn —Wrenn Railways W2276/5P Southern Golden —Wrenn Railways W2235 BR green rebuilt Bulleid
streamlined Pacific ‘Lamport & Holt Line’, left hand Arrow Bulleid steamlined Pacific ‘Exeter’, paint Pacific ‘Barnstaple’, some paint chips to locomotive,
smoke deflector slightly bent, paint chips to both chips to top of right hand smoke deflector, otherwise scratch to tender. Overall fair. Sold for £85, Aston’s
deflectors, otherwise good to very good. Sold for very good. Sold for £260, Aston’s Toy Auctions, Toy Auctions, March.
£220, Aston’s Toy Auctions, March. March.

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Mattel
Batman’s
Cap-firing
Bat-Bomb,
sealed on
original card.
Card does
have some
creasing and
wear. Sold for
$183, Morphy
Auctions,
March.
—Bayshore Official Batman Bullhorn, plastic —Japanese Batman Board Game, circa 1966, plastic
bullhorn on the original backing card. Does pieces look like they are sealed in the original
have some creasing and wear. Sold for $549, plastic. Sold for $213.50, Morphy Auctions, March.
Morphy Auctions, March.

Empire Official
Batman Bicycle
Ornament, has
been sealed in
plastic, card is a bit
wavy. Some wear
to Batman. Sold
for $122, Morphy
Auctions, March.

Marx Batman Hot-line Batphone, box only, no

—Marx
—Marx Batman Mask Specs, on original card, phone, very difficult to find. Some creasing and
slight wear to specs. Very good to excellent. slight tearing. Sold for $152.50, Morphy Auctions,
Sold for $152.50, Morphy Auctions, March. March.

Ideal Superman
wooden jointed
figure, has
original decal
belt and cape.
Some crazing to
neck and head
area. Sold for
$518.50, Morphy
Auctions, March.

—Hasbro Batman & Robin Target Game, comes in Embree Co. Batman Pix-a-Go Go Game
—Embree Game, box has been
original box, sealed with plastic. Some edge wear to sealed in plastic, creasing and slight tearing to box.
game. Sold for $274.50, Morphy Auctions, March. Sold for $91.50, Morphy Auctions, March.

Kellogg’s Super Lone Star Batman

Ideal Supergirl Frosted Flakes with pin dispay, four
and Superdog, with Batman adad, box badges remaining
original belt and cape has been sealed in from the original
(split). Condition very plastic to protect 25. Card has some
good to excellent. Sold it. Some minor creasing and wear.
for $457.50, Morphy creasing. Sold Sold for $183,
Auctions, March. for $183, Morphy Morphy Auctions,
Auctions, March. March.

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ebuys From collectables of the future

to old favourites, eBay always
manages to produce some
amazing finds... and even more
amazing prices!

— Pre-War Lines Bros. Tri-ang Bantam — Kenner Star Wars Special Action Figure Set, — Kellerman/CKO Motorcycle and Sidecar, made
Monoplane, this is certainly a scarce piece and we produced in 1978 this is a series one villains pack, in Germany this impressive tinplate piece drives around in
can only wonder how, not only has it survived in such including Sand People, Boba Fett and Snaggletooth. Like a figure eight pattern, once the clockwork mechanism is
great condition, but how the box remained intact too. so many Star Wars pieces, it had been graded by the wound. The toy also came with its original box... not bad
Amazing stuff. Sold for £1,043 (16 bids). AFA. Sold for £8,411 (49 bids). considering its age! Sold for £1,037 (21 bids).

— Arnold Military Motorcycle, another motorcyle — Tri-ang Routemaster Bus, well you can’t really — Dinky Toys No. 503 Foden Flat Truck with
from Germany but this time featuring a more military get more British than the classic red double decker... Tailboard, some of Dinky’s best toys are based on
theme. Made around 1937, the toy measured more than Americans probably think we drive these things to work the famous Foden and this was a particularly colourful
seven inches long. This example had significant ‘rubbing’ on a daily basis. This impressive toy measured 24-inches example. There were some nicks and rubs but overall it
and slight rusting. Sold for £815 (10 bids). long and 12-inches high. Sold for £750 (Buy it Now). was in good, original condition. Sold for £800 (15 bids).

— Hot Wheels Hot Shots Power Racers, an — Mego Flash Gordon Dale Arden, the vendor — Lesney Moko Large Scale Prime Mover, Trailer
international piece here. The box is marked Hong Kong, claimed this was the only example in the world with and Bulldozer, dating to circa 1954, the seller noted
the toy is marked Mexico and it’s in Burbank Toys unique catalogue artwork made up only for distribution this interesting diecast piece was in near mint condition
packaging, which was based in the UK. Interesting stuff. in the UK, yet it’s believed it was never actually released. with only a few minor wear marks to the extreme edges.
Sold for £565 (30 bids). Listed at £875 (Best Offer accepted). Sold for £565 (28 bids).

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As goodas
Newton David Boxall visits the Newton Abbot Train & Toy Fair

T
he Racecourse, is Hornby.
the venue for the Bill Jary had a wide variety
Newton Abbot Train of goodies on his table. I
& Toy Fair. There is noticed the battery operated
plenty of parking available, Motorway Police Patrol car
and a good refreshments area in its box, alongside Captain
can be found in the first hall Benjamin’s Record Car – one
as you enter the building. of the Schylling Collector
This particular show Series, which was also boxed.
seems to expand with every Bill will always try and
meeting. There were plenty accommodate most offers on
of trains and railway related his models, he will also make
equipment on sale, and a good every effort to find items on
deal of diecast on offer too. request.
Ray Heard runs the show, Chris Hawlings had
and he brings together a an excellent mixture
variety of different traders, of collectables, all well
to present an interesting presented and displayed
collection of goodies for in themes. The group of O
everyone to enjoy. Opening Gauge items included a boxed
time came promptly and the Prince Charles Loco and
two halls were soon full of Tender (4-4-0) in blue, made
eager buyers. By 11am it was by Bassett-Lowke. The green
ABOVE Brian and Carol of ‘Double O Heaven’ had the Hornby Dublo ‘Duchess of Atholl’, LMS, (4-6-2), priced at
very busy indeed. tanker truck also caught my
£130.
I managed to get to John attention, with the Wakefield
Hill’s table early in the CASTROL Motor Oil logo on
morning. He had a number the side.
of excellent French Dinky Brian and Carol of ‘Double
models on offer. The Peugeot O Heaven’ had a table
204, model No. 510, in mint full of particularly well
condition, was priced at presented trains and railway
£95, and at the other end of equipment. I noted the
the row, I noticed the Simca Hornby Dublo ‘Duchess of
1500, which was just as Atholl, LMS, Duchess Class
tidy. There were two trolley (4-6-2), priced at £130; and
buses towards the rear of the the Hornby Dublo, Class 501,
display, up among a number Suburban Emu with Trailer
of Foden Lorries. The buses Coach, priced at £500.
were rather colourful and Frank Clarke had a
when wound up, move along colourful array of beautiful
then stop, and then move O Gauge engines, carriages
along again, as if picking up and other railway equipment.
passengers – most ingenious. A loco and tender by Bing
John also had the Dinky was particularly attractive
Horse box, model No. 581 for in green and maroon, with
sale, which was in fabulous black and gold trim. Listed as
condition, with a box to 1924-28, it was priced at £265.
match. I was also drawn to There were a number of very
the LMS King George VI and ABOVE The fabulous Dinky Car Carrier and Trailer on Peter Denton’s table, were released together as model No elegant carriages, mostly in
tender, No. 6244, by Tri-ang 983, in 1958. pairs, all very well presented.

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Bill Jary had a battery operated
Motorway Police Patrol car in its
box, alongside Captain Benjamin’s
Record Car.

FAR RIGHT
Chris Hawlings had a boxed Prince
Charles Loco and Tender (4-4-0) in
blue, by Bassett-Lowke.

The whole table display

proved to be rather popular.
I also noticed a boxed
Bedford TK Tipper on Martin
Jewell’s table. This model was
first released by Dinky Toys
in 1964, as model No. 435. It
is now quite a hard model to
find in really good condition
– this lorry was excellent,
and with a really crisp box.
These models so often have
their sides missing. Parked
alongside was the Ford D300
Tipper Truck, released in 1970
, as model No. 438. This was ABOVE Frank Clarke had a colourful array of beautiful O Gauge engines, ABOVE I noticed a boxed Bedford TK Tipper on Martin Jewell’s table,
a later release and was also carriages and other railway equipment. released by Dinky Toys in 1964, as model No. 435.
in what appeared to be near
mint condition. Both these
lorries have great colour
combinations, which make
them quite attractive models.
Peter Denton usually
has a surprise or two on
his table – today it was the
fabulous Dinky Car Carrier
and Trailer. The pair were
released together as model
No. 983 in 1958. In red and
grey, with Dinky Auto Service
on the side of both the carrier
and the trailer, this is an
attractive, attention seeking
model, if ever there was one.
To access the upper deck,
the carrier model had to be ABOVE Peter Atkinson had the mechanical Bartender (1958), who was ABOVE John Hill had the Dinky Horse box, model No. 581 for sale, which
mixing drinks to serve, and Piggy Cook (1959) who was tossing pancakes was in fabulous condition, with a box to match.
aligned with the front of the
and catching them.
trailer, cab first. The carrier
ramp is then used to access the mechanical Bartender, Aston Martin was also very remote control. It came in a green Land Rover with lemon
the upper deck of the trailer manufactured in 1958, interesting. Peter explained good box and was priced at interior, model No. 438, which
– great fun. Apparently, the who was mixing drinks to that during the first year of £300. was priced at just £15 – what
box was also present, tucked serve. Next to him was the production the Aston Martin Tilehurst Toys was also a bargain. There is usually an
behind the table. equally talented Piggy Cook, had the James Bond name present with a variety opportunity to negotiate on
I met Peter Atkinson for produced in 1959, who was on the base of the model but of diecast models. These the price, and swaps or model
the first time, even though tossing pancakes and catching apparently due to copyright, included the Lions of Longleat exchanges are often welcome,
he has been a regular at this them. Peter confirmed that the M101 model had the name Land Rover from Gift Set 8, depending upon the type and
toy fair for many years. both models were made in removed. The car had similar and most of the equipment, quality.
He had a small but very Japan, and that he had a functions to the more familiar including the Ranger, meat Overall then, another
interesting collection of items very large collection of these diecast models of this car but and red barrel. There was also fantastic Newton show. I can’t
for sale. I particularly liked types of toys. The James Bond with the added bonus was a rather minty model of the wait for the next one. ■

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Horsing
Around
Ann Evans visits Richard Atkins’
Toy & Train Fair in Kidlington.

T
here was no shortage did a tremendous amount of Richard Atkins with
of fascinating work for Britains. He was a German Trix boat
collectables on also known as the cartoonist which were made on a
universal hull.
offer at Richard ‘Quip’ in Vanity Fair. The
Atkins’ Toy & Train Fair military toy boxes on Doug’s
held at the Exeter Hall in stand had been signed by Fred
Kidlington, near Oxford in Whisstock; some bearing the
February. Despite being a few signature ‘Lance Corporal
dealers down due unforeseen Whisstock’ highlighting the
circumstances there was a fact that he served in the
good turnout and a constant Home Guard during the First
stream of people through the World War. Back when they
doors during the day. were first produced the set of
We quickly spotted some motorcycles would have cost
rare lead figures, and got 1/6d and were on sale for £180.
chatting to dealer Doug Also on display was a
Treadwell who has a passion delightful selection of
for pre World War II lead toys, Britains toys including a
in particular soldiers, farm horse and blue wagon, the
animals and vehicles, among peculiarity being that it was
which was a lead, horse blue. “These normally come
drawn, Pitch Boiler made in in green so it’s unusual to see
the 1930s by Charbens. a blue one,” said Doug who
Charbens was founded in has been collecting for around
the 1920s by brothers Charles 25 years. “This dates from the
and Benjamin Reid, whose 1930s, it’s made from lead and
combined names were the tin and would have been made
inspiration for the company strictly for the toy market.
name. They set up designing Today, and bearing in mind it’s
and manufacturing metal in excellent to mint condition
and lead toys with a farming and has its original box, I’m
theme. Their first premises asking £270.”
were in Mitford Road, London Another rarity on Doug’s
but soon moved to Hornsey stand was some original
Road, Holloway, not far from brown cardboard trade boxes
other toy manufacturers – that would normally get
Britains, Taylor & Barrett, thrown away. These included
John Hill and the Crescent a trade box of lead Jersey
Toy Co. The Pitch Boiler cows that would have held
and horse were listed in the two dozen cows. They were
Charbens catalogue at 18 selling at £10 each. Another
shillings per dozen. Doug was trade box contained a lovely
hoping it would now fetch lead shepherd boy with lamp ABOVE Lead pitch boiler. ABOVE Horse drawn farm wagon.
around £220. figures. Doug said, “It’s rare
Doug also had a number to find these trade boxes, shop in Devizes. The shop gauge locomotive and tender No.234 boxed 20 volt electric
of box sets of Britains toys, which would have been sold had been sold in the 1980s with a price tag of £2,000 was made in 1934 was in fact
including a set of four hollow- in hardware and toy shops. and these were in the attic. caught our eye. Mike Delaney, very rare. He said, “You see
cast WWI motorcycles, whose The shepherd boy with the When I heard about it I went collector of vintage trains, very few of these as they
box label illustrations had lamp is rare on his own, but down and bought quite a few cars and boats from the 1900s were only produced for nine
been designed and created the trade box makes it even of them.” to the 1960s explained that months. They’re more often
by Fred Whisstock. He was more unusual. They were all Browsing the many train this E220 special locomotive found as clockwork models.
a commercial artist who old stock that came from a stands, an attractive Hornby O and tender LNEW Yorkshire They came from the Meccano

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Tim Knight’s vintage O gauge
layout.

LEFT
Jersey cows and trade box.

five Racing Cars. Nick was

asking £1,200 for the set,
which contained a 23F Alfa
Romeo, a 23G Cooper Bristol,
a 23H Ferrari, 23J HWN and
RIGHT
a 23N Maserati. Nick said:
A selection of
Britain’s toy boxes. “This is a lovely set of diecast
racing cars, made in England
FAR RIGHT by Meccano Ltd. It’s in
Lead shepherd virtually mint condition with
boy and lamp. the original tyres and original
Photographs by Rob
box. These have been known
Tysall.
to sell for £2,000 at auction.”
Another unusual collectable
he had was a boxed Laramie
holster and belt set made by
Crescent Toys. They were
an English firm founded by
Henry G Eagles and Arthur A
Schneider that ran from 1922
to the 1970s. Western fans
will remember that Laramie
starring Robert Fuller and
John Smith was on our TV
BELOW screens from 1959-1963.
Laramie holster set. However very few toys were
made from the series.
“The box is original but
it’s had new cellophane. I’m
not sure what to ask for this,
as I haven’t seen any others
about,” said Nick, who after
20 years as a collector and
trader, is shortly about to
stage his first ever toy fair.
“I’ve teamed up with friends,
Steve and Jane who run The
Curious Cat Antiques retro
shop in Swindon. The venue
is an indoor street fair,
quirky and lots to discover
if you’re into retro, antiques
and of course toys and trains.
There’ll also be exhibitions,
food shops and stalls – so it
should be a good day.”
TOP The Sir Sam Fay. Finally, we chatted to
organiser Richard Atkins who
ABOVE Dinky Gift Set No.4.
showed us a quirky little item
on his stand. This was a little
copper oil can made by Kay
factory in Liverpool and were Another rare collector’s this was made around 1920s gentlemen and they were very who make full sized oil cans.
sold as a locomotive and item on his stand with for Bassett Lowke. “These expensive – these were grown Richard said, “This little oil
tender in separate boxes. They an asking price of £1,800 models were made before the up toys!” can was made under licence
were often sold separately was a Bing Gauge 1 4-6-0 war and after, so it’s hard to We spotted a couple of for Meccano and is stamped
from the shops which resulted Locomotive and Tender Great put an actual date on this one. completely different sorts of underneath. It was made
in people buying mis-matched Central ‘Sir Sam Fay’ No. 423 They came in wooden boxes, collectables on Nick the Toy about 1920 and is fairly scarce
tenders. These are correctly – 3 rail electric in near mint and these would not have been Hunter UK’s stand. Firstly a but the box is even more
matched.” condition. Mike explained that made for kids. These were for rare Dinky Gift Set No. 4 of scarce than the product.” ■

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A day at
the races The going was good for Rob Burman at Doncaster Racecourse.

U
nder Barry this year that was bathed in Peggy Lines, a member of the ABOVE LEFT An extremely attractive display of various catalogues from
Potter’s tenure, glorious sunshine, so at least Lines family. It is 230 pages different manufacturers.
the Doncaster it wasn’t too arduous. long and is absolutely packed
Toy Fair is doing Inside and, once again, with hundreds of pictures ABOVE RIGHT The seller wasn’t exactly ‘bats’ about these Batman
trading cards but we loved the eye-catching artwork.
particularly well. Although Doncaster really does cater of advertising, brochures,
the former organiser for all manner of tastes… pictures of the Lines family,
Malcolm Townsend had a very something that Barry’s son etc. Barry will be selling the shapes and sizes. It had been reproduction of the model
successful show, Barry has Ellis mentioned to us when book at his toy fairs and is discovered by the dealer in priced at the same amount.
ensured it’s progressed to the we stopped for a chat. “We’re expecting stock around April. a local antiques shop and he If you fancied something
next level. He’s added a few really seeing the types of You can pick up a copy for quickly snapped it up. “I’m a little saucy, what about the
extra stalls into the concourse, toys on offer at fairs like £20, so keep an eye out. not sure if it will sell,” he rather seedy (if we’re honest)
pushing the total up to 350 now Doncaster cover a huge Anyway, onto the show said, “but I’m not too bothered Babe-ometer? This pervy
and the punters were pouring range of collectables, from itself now and the first piece because I can always use it piece was a naughty take on
through the doors. Well, they the more traditional diecast to catch our eye was an Airfix as a display for the stand at the popular dexterity games
were trying to pour in but the or model railways, to modern Volkswagen Deluxe Sedan in fairs.” He was asking £80 for that see you trying to navigate
queue stretched down the side items like LEGO. What we’re an unusual American-style the sign. a metal hoop around a maze
of the Doncaster Racecourse. seeing is that because of the box. Incredibly the pieces Moving on now and the without touching the sizes.
Luckily though, it was the selection, we’re attracting were still in their original next item of interest was an However, rather than making
first toy fair we’ve visited more and more children to the bag in seemingly untouched Arnold (Germany) tinplate a buzzing noise, this filthy find
shows, which is great because condition. The seller said he clockwork train, measuring would ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ while her
they’re the next generation of hadn’t seen one in such great around 30cm long. This ‘extremities’ flashed bright
collectors,” said Ellis. As condition and we’re inclined interesting little clockwork red. Possibly one to keep from
a result, the Doncaster to agree. He was hoping to get item had a locomotive that the wife, this naughty novelty
event attracts around £60 for the Beetle. would trundle down the track was pegged at £60.
2,000 people. Nearby was something before collecting a coach and Back on the straight and
Meanwhile, Barry similarly unusual, this time heading back where it had just narrow now with our faithful
had pride of place a Weetabix shop sign from come from. With some bright do-gooder Batman… thank
near the entrance and the 1950s or 1960s; the seller printing and a chunky but goodness. Tucked away on
was promoting a new wasn’t quite sure about the charming design, we certainly one mystery masked man’s
book that he’s helping exact date. The sign was think the seller would have stand we dug out a collection
to sell: From G&J to advertising the fact that found someone willing to pay of 43 trading cards, originally
Tri-ang – The Lines Weetabix boxes at the time £50. However, if you weren’t produced by Topps over in the
Family Toy Businesses included cut out cardboard bothered about age, the same States in 1966 but released
The First 80 Years by vehicles, which came in all seller had a boxed modern over here by A&BC. There

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PRICE YOUR
NEWS IN-DEPTH
GUIDE HOBBY

ABOVE Something a little saucy. This naughty collectable had some light
up parts... can you guess what they were?

TOP RIGHT A charming tinplate train set with a simple clockwork motion.
The vendor also had a brand new replica up for grabs.

RIGHT A classic Airfix set that appeared to still be in its original plastic bag.
Amazing how things like this survive.

BOTTOM RIGHT An interesting piece of classic advertising. The seller

wasn’t sure whether he might end up keeping it.

INSET BELOW LEFT A collection of Bassett-Lowke tinplate signs -

perfect for adding character to a layout.

were actually a number of items featured a mix of real

sets released that year and and made up companies, such
these ones are known as as OXO, Castrol, Camp Coffee
the ‘red bats’ seeing as they and lots more, plus each was
featured a red bat symbol on brightly painted with styling
the front, unlike earlier ones that matched the period.
that had a black bat and later Although there were plenty
ones that had a blue bat logo. of common examples, some
Although released in the can be worth a little bit more
same year as the iconic (particularly the larger ones)
television series, the cards so the vendor was asking
actually featured some for between £3 and £20 for
fantastic comic book artwork, individual pieces. Could a deal
that would surely appeal to have been done for the lot?
fans of the Batman comics? Well, we’re sure it might have
Although not much to look been possible.
at in the plastic bag where So, overall then, another
they were being stored by the solid offering from Barry –
seller, once laid out they were although we did hear from one
actually very attractive and trader that a few of the good
we’re sure the seller would items had been snapped up
have been up for a deal. by dealers trading with one
Finally, before we headed another before the doors even
off, we noticed a small opened to the general public.
collection of Bassett-Lowke Perhaps it’s worth just getting
advertising signs that would a stand at the shows so you
have been perfect for an O can be privy to the inter-dealer
gauge layout. These diddy dealings ahead of the shows? ■

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FAIRS
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07739 998012
• Exeter, Bulldog Fairs,
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OXFORD, SATURDAY 14TH MAY
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU Horsted Keynes Station, Station Approach,
Horsted Keynes, East Sussex, RH17 7BB
Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington,Oxford, OX5 1AB. M40 Junction 9 Sunday 22nd May 2016 Admission by platform ticket or free with train
+ A Vintage Hornby ‘O’ Gauge Train Layout. ** 10.30am-3pm ** 10.15am - 3.00pm travel ticket or Bluebell membership card
Large FREE Car Park and refreshments For more details please call:
DETAILS: RICHARD ATKINS TEL: 01869 347489 Enquiries to Dave or Jason on (01202) 590158 or 600121 07866 641215

Mansfield
Sunday 1st may 10am-2pm
MALVERN
SUNDAY 22nd may 10.30am - 3pm
ASHINGTON
TOY & TRAIN COLLECTORS FAIR
GARSTANG
The John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme
Road, Sookholme, Mansfield, NG19 8LL
Three Counties Showground, Malvern,
Worcestershire, WR13 6NW
Ashington Community Centre, Foster Lane, Ashington Tuesday 31st May
Located just off the A60 on the B6407. Follow the brown Showground signs • Refreshments available
(Just off the A24) West Sussex, RH20 3PG From 6.30pm
Adults £2, Seniors £1.50, Children £1.20.
Table rent £25 per 6ft • Early Entry from 8am £5
Adults: £3.50, Seniors: £2.50 Children: £1.50
Table rent £36 per 6ft • Early Entry from 7.30am £5 Sunday 8th May Future date: 28th June 2016
KIRKLAND AND CATTERALL MEMORIAL
10am-2pm HALL, PR3 0HR Corner A6 and A586
Great fairs to visit with a friendly atmosphere. Refreshments available. For further information contact Simon on 07727 023893
• Tel: Brian 01246 767876 or 07751 613640 • wheelbasefairs@virginmedia.com For a wide range of collectablesplease visit www.modelcarmart.co.uk Tel: 01282 439009

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 HODDESDON 24TH ALRESFORD FESTIVAL OF TOY TRAINS TOY & TRAIN FAIR
Wednesday 20th April
LIVE MUSIC & REAL
ALE, CONTRIBUTIONS
SATURDAY 18TH JUNE 2016 80+ SALES TABLES
SELLING OLD AND
TO LOCAL YOUTH Perin’s Community School, Alresford, Hampshire. S024 9BS NEW TOY TRAINS
7pm - 9pm GROUPS 10.30am - 4.30pm - Early entry 9.00am Sales Hall £10.00 REFRESHMENTS

Sheredes School, Cock Lane, Over 20 layouts incl Hornby 0 Gauge, Bowman Livesteam, Lone-Star OOO, TRIX, LGB Marklin Garden Trains, N-gauge, Hornby Dublo 2
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 8JY and 3 rail plus Wrenn, Tri-ang 00 Super 4, Triang TT, Lego, Hornby 00 Gauge, Tomy, Tinpate Monorails, Faller Hit Trains

Admission: £1 Adults £5.00, Child £3.00, Family 2+2 £14.00 DETAILS BOB LEGGETT 01962 733475
Email: bob.leggett@tesco.net or visist www.alresford-toy-trains.org.uk
POTTERS BAR
SOUTH CROYDON Sunday 8th May
Wednesday 25th May
6.30pm - 8.30pm CLEVELEYS TOY FAIR Elm Court Centre, Mutton Lane,
St John’s Community Hall, Upper Selsdon Saturday 21st May 10am-3pm EN6 3BP M25 J24
Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, CR2 8DD Cleveleys Community Church, Kensington Road,
Admission: £1 Thornton, Lancashire FY5 1ER 10.30am - 3.00pm
For more details please call:
Admission only £1 or Family (2+2) £3 For more details please call Peter or Diane

07866 641215 For more details contact Brian Tattersall 07779 875786 020 8205 1518

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Sunday 15th May 2016
10am - 2pm
Wednesday 18th May 2016
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Sunday 1st May Saturday 7th May TABLES Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Festival Hall, NG17 7DJ The Town Hall, Burton-upon-Trent, DE14 2EB
10.30am-3pm 10.30am - 3pm Good access / refreshments / free parking Always a good selection of rail and diecast
Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Llansteffan Market Hall, Town Centre, Powys, Next date: 10th July Next date: 14th September
Road, Johnstown, SA31 3NQ Mid Wales LD3 7LG
(Admission £2.00/Child or OAP £1.50) (Admission £2.00/Child or OAP £1.50) NOTTINGHAM ALFRETON
BRISTOL
Saturday 13th August 2016 Friday 15th July 2016
90
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10am - 2pm
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7pm - 9pm
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Saturday 14th May Sunday 5th June On ring road, 1½ miles north of Q.M.C Alfreton DE55 7BD
10.30am-3pm 10.30am-3pm Minutes from M1 - Jct 25 or 26. One of the longest established swapmeets.
B.A.W.A Health & Leisure Centre, 589 Southmead The Talbot Hotel (formerly Stillorgan Park Hotel), Free car parking/light refreshments Perfect start to the weekend
Road, Filton, Bristol BS34 7RG Stillorgan Road (on main N11 route) Dublin, Ireland Next date: 8th October Next date: 23rd September
(Admission £2.00/Child or OAP £1.50) (Admission €4)
Accompanied u / 16’s FREE at all our fairs
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SUNDAY 17 APRIL
LINCOLNSHIRE SUNDAY 17TH APRIL THE GRANGE, BEPTON ROAD, MIDHURST, WEST SUSSEX, GU29 9HG 10am - 2pm
The Exhibition Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln, LN2 2NA
10am - 2.30pm ›› 200 tables ›› 6ft table £30 ›› Ad £2.50, Sen £2, 1st Ch £1.50 ORPINGTON, KENT
SUNDAY 24 APRIL
CROFTON HALLS, ORPINGTON, KENT, BR6 8PR.10am - 2pm.

YORK RACECOURSE BANK HOL MONDAY 2ND MAY

The Knavesmire Stand, York Racecourse, York Y023 1EX WORTHING, W. SUSSEX
10am - 2.30pm ›› 100 tables ›› 6ft table £29 ›› Ad £2.50, Sen £2, 1st Ch £1.50 SUNDAY 1 MAY
CHARMANDEAN CENTRE, FOREST ROAD, WORTHING, BN14 9HS 10am - 2pm.

HENFIELD, W. SUSSEX
BRENTWOOD SATURDAY 21ST MAY SATURDAY 14 MAY
International Hall, Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NN HENFIELD HALL, HENFIELD, WEST SUSSEX, BN5 9DB 10am - 2pm
10am - 2.30pm ›› 200 tables ›› 6ft table £30 ›› Ad £3, Sen £2.50, 1st Ch £2
HERNE BAY, KENT
SUNDAY 15 MAY
SPALDING SUNDAY 29TH MAY KINGS HALL, THE BEACON HILL, HERNE BAY, KENT CT6 6BA.10am - 2pm
Springfields Exhibition Centre, Camelgate, Spalding, Lincs PE12 6ET
10am - 2.30pm ›› 150 tables ›› 6ft table £29 ›› Ad £2.50, Sen £2, 1st Ch £1.50 BEXHILL-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX
SUNDAY 29TH MAY 10am - 2pm
GLENLEIGH PARK ACADEMY, GUNTERS LANE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX TN39 4ED
HUNTINGDON BANK HOL MONDAY 30TH MAY
Int. Indoor Arena, Kings Bush Centre, Wood Green Animal Shelters, London Rd, Godmanchester DARTFORD, KENT SUNDAY 5 JUNE
PE29 2NH. 10am - 2.30pm ›› 230 tables ›› 6ft table £30 ›› Ad £3, Sen £2.50, 1st Ch £2 DARTFORD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE, LOWER HEATH LANE
DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 2LY 10am - 2pm

SPALDING SUNDAY 3RD JULY RAYLEIGH, ESSEX

SUNDAY 12 JUNE
Springfields Exhibition Centre, Camelgate, Spalding, Lincs PE12 6ET SWEYNE PARK SCHOOL, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX SS6 9BZ.10am - 2pm.
10am - 2.30pm ›› 150 tables ›› 6ft table £29 ›› Ad £2.50, Sen £2, 1st Ch £1.50
HAWKINGE, KENT
SATURDAY 18 JUNE
For bookings and further information
please telephone Lorraine on 01522 880383 HAWKINGE COMMUNITY CENTRE, HERON FORSTAL AVENUE, CT18 7FT 10am - 2pm.

srptoys1@hotmail.co.uk www.srptoyfairs1.co.uk
Email: jandjfairs@virginmedia.com FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: PAULA AND GERRY ON 07739 998012

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 TOY, TRAIN & MODEL COLLECTORS FAIRS
KIDDERMINSTER STOKE-ON-TRENT
TOY & TRAIN EXETER
COLLECTORS FAIR
WALSALL WOOD TOY FAIR
SUNDAY 17TH APRIL 10.30am - 2pm SATURDAY 7TH MAY 10.30am - 2pm

Gilt Edge Leisure Centre, Zortech Avenue, Fenton Community Centre, Manor Street,
Kidderminster DY11 7DY Fenton Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2PT Oak Park Leisure Centre, Lichfield Road,

SUNDAY 1ST MAY

• Admission £1.50 • Free parking • Admission £1 • Free parking Walsall Wood. WS9 9PQ
(situated on A461 Walsall – Lichfield Road –
For further details please call Tony Oakes on 01270 652773 or 07825 631323 close junction with A452)
CLYST ST MARY VILLAGE HALL,
Sunday 15th May (1/2 mile from M5 J30)

A WORLD OF TRI-ANG TOYS & TRAINS 10.30am – 3.00pm Admission: Adults £1.50,
Senior £1.20, Child 60p
Doors Open 10.30am - 1.30pm
Refreshments available
Perins School, Alresford, Hants SO24 9BS. Adults: £3 Children: free with adults Over 65 tables – spacious well lit venue - Buy, sell,
and ample parking.
Sunday 19th June 2016 10.30am-4.30pm
swap collectable toys - Refreshments available

Future dates: 11th September & 13th November

FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Static and operating displays featuring Spot-On, Minic tin & plastic toys, Sindy, Tri-ang Railways 00 &
TT, castles and forts, shops, push along animals, Scalextric, Arkitex, Big Big Trains, boats, airplanes and
PLEASE CONTACT ROD ON:
For table bookings and enquiries please call
many other pre and post-war toys made for boys and girls from this great British toy company.
• Sales tables and refreshments. Geoff or Linda Price on 01922 643385 07952 895043/07859 063247
For details contact Bob Leggett on 07836 734311 or email Bob.leggett@tesco.net www.transtarpromotions.com

East Anglia’s Premier Toy Fairs Steven Clements Fairs

NORWICH Sunday 5th June
Lancaster Suite, Holiday Inn, Norwich Airport, NR6 6JA
10.30am - 3.00pm. Tables £26 Public admission: £2.50, Children: Free
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Tuesday 12th April 6.30pm - 8.30pm
ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT
Tuesday 19th April 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Hook Community Centre, RG27 9NN • 2nd Tuesday monthly • Memorial Hall, Station Road, SN4 7EN
For more details please contact J&D TOY & TRAIN FAIRS • New venue with huge car park and cafe • 3rd Tuesday monthly
John Parsonage 07881 555283 or Dennis Payne 01953 861348
EASTLEIGH
Sunday 24th April 10.30am - 3pm
THATCHAM
TOY & TRAIN FAIR GATESHEAD INT. STADIUM Fleming Park Leisure Centre, Passfield Avenue, SO50 9NL.
Thursday 5th May 6.30pm - 8.30pm
• Thatcham Catholic Hall, Bath Road, RG18 3AG
Neilson Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE10 0EF (Just off Felling-by-pass, A184) Huge car par. Great cafe

SATURDAY 14th MAY 2016 10.00am-3.00pm PETERSFIELD Saturday 7th May NEW
VENUE!
• Admission: Adults £3.00, Children/Senior Citizens £2.00, Early Bird £5 10am - 2pm • Avenue Pavilion, The Avenue GU31 4JQ • Refreshments • Free parking
• Buy, sell and swap trains, diecast cars, buses and trucks, soldiers and more!
• Free parking, working exhibitions and cafe facilities Table and chair hire is also available for your event. Please email or call for a quote!
Interested in selling your collection or want a table to sell your stock?
For details and bookings call 01380 725322 or 07958 101891 • Email: clementsfairs@aol.com
Contact Jim on 07504 035955 or email: jim_corr73@hotmail.co.uk

. M . Toys Ltd
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TOY FAIR
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Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW16 5AQ. M3 Jct 1 onto A308
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SUNDAY
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10.30am
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£10.00 (8.30am
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onwards)

Approx 200 tables of toy and model dealers, buying, selling

and part exchanging a wide variety of collectables including
Model Railways, Models Cars and Buses, Scalextric, Dolls and
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Memorabilia and much much more

For information and booking details please contact

Russell Martin on 023 9238 1529 or 07957 823507
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date: and 4th 2013
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 ORGANISERS OF THE BRISTOL, EXETER, SHEPTON
MALLET & THORNBURY TOY COLLECTORS FAIRS

RAY HEARD TRAIN

& TOY FAIRS
SHEPTON MALLET TOY COLLECTORS FAIR
NEWTON ABBOT Sunday 17th April
10.30-2.30pm

SUNDAY 8TH MAY Bath & West Showground,

SHEPTON MALLET. BA4 6QN

Newton Abbot Racecourse, Admission: £4.00. Early Bird from 08.30 £10.00 each.
• Up to 300 Stalls • Children under 16 free with paying
adult • Free parking for 1000’s of cars

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Oz
H
i folks,

booting
have to make
when
you are out car

some very quick

on-the-spot decisions. It’s
you
bsolete
starting to hit the fields on
Saturdays and
Our monthly gaze into the weird but wonderful world of
collector/dealer Obsolete Oz. Buying and selling since the
1970s, Oz has developed a great knack for unearthing some
amazing finds from flea markets, antique fairs, car boot sales,

Sundays.
Ferret dropped really lucky
on a great little toffee tin that
he snapped up for a tenner.
Luckily I managed to prize
rubbish skips and even the local tip.

This was the model that

really got the 1-75 range
moving, as the first four had
been slow sellers at the back
end of 1954. I reckon it was
a real bargain at the price
Collectors Gazette.
Another plastic gem to
find a new owner was a
Wiking Crawler Tractor with
white rubber tracks that,
surprisingly, were still in
something that comes with it off him for £45 on the way and hopefully will make a good condition. This found
experience. I always find home and I was well pleased. reasonable profit when I sell a buyer who was planning
that early on at boot fairs you It is shaped as a lighthouse it on. to use it on a model railway
have to move fast so there’s and originally contained The most unusual item layout and he was more than
no time for hanging around Slade’s Dandy Toffy made to come my way of late was happy with my eight pounds
or dithering on deals. A good by Slade & Bullock Ltd of a small collection of folk price tag.
example of this was when Dewsbury. I think these badges that were pinned on A Dinky Half-cab Motor
I spotted a small plastic novelty toffee tins are really a hat I bought at a jumble Coach in very good condition
takeaway carton full of old cool, so it might find its way sale for 50p. Two of them sold for £25, which I thought
plastic toys and badges. into my own collection. represent the English Folk was reasonable for such a
There was only one sensible I started collecting records Dance and Song Society and classic old bus. I’ve always
thing to do… buy the lot! back in the 1960s before toys another The Camping Club thought that the cream and
When the stallholder told me or tins so I’m always looking of Great Britain Folk Group blue Dinky half-cabs seem
they were only two pounds for good vinyl. A box full of so I guess the hat owner much more common than
each, I simply offered her old 45rpm singles proved must have danced, sang and the other two colourways for
15 quid for the lot and she well worth the time it took enjoyed camping. Well, each some unknown reason.
A Matchbox Ford Thames

"
Trader Compressor Truck
soon found a new owner
On the subject of booting, me and Ferret have been kept busy willing to hand over my 35

buying stuff over the past few weeks with more and more casual quid asking price. In 1959

"
this model replaced the 28a
sellers starting to hit the fields on Saturdays and Sundays. Big Bedford cab model,
which was much smaller
in scale and as, far as I
know, only ever had black
took it. After making a quick me to thumb through them to their own! They all show plastic wheels throughout its
calculation of the overall all when I snapped up a mint Yorkshire longswords held production run.
value of them all you don’t copy of ‘My Generation’ by in a lock so this must have Finally a Benbros Mighty
need to hang around looking the Who at the recent Newark been the folk emblem of the Midget Foden Timber
at each individual item in ‘Runway Monday’ Antique day I suppose. They ought to Tractor and Log Trailer in
detail. It turned out that Fair. Still in its original be worth a few pounds each mint-boxed condition sold
there was a nice little haul Brunswick packet it looks with a bit of luck. for 40 pounds. In my opinion
in this tray including seven un-played and was a steal at Selling has been brisk with this was one of the better
Blue Box Lesney imitations two quid. This iconic record a Perspex Spitfire brooch models in the Benbros Toys
and a nice selection of six was the anthem of the Mods flying away for £20 to a keen Mighty Midget and TV range.
plastic badges and brooches in the 1960s and is still sought World War Two memorabilia I can’t think of any other
all dating from the 1950s and after by record collectors. collector. They say that these toy makers who produced a
‘60s. At 15 quid for 13 items Released in November 1965 were made from salvaged Foden timber tractor. Any
this lot was a no-brainer! ‘My Generation’ reached Perspex taken from aircraft readers know different?
Sometimes you simply can’t number two and stayed in the factories after the war but Please get in touch.
afford to be fussy. charts for thirteen weeks. I’ve never quite managed to Well that’s about all for yet
Still on the subject of Another great buy on the confirm that. Has anyone else another month folks. Let’s
booting, me and Ferret have ‘Runway’ was a Matchbox heard this rumour? Perhaps hope the weather is good
been kept busy buying stuff No. 5 Double Deck Bus in you know the answer. As throughout spring and that
over the past few weeks with mint boxed condition that always, I would love to hear bargains are plentiful… as
more and more casual sellers I snapped up for 30 notes. from you, courtesy of the always, be lucky! CG

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PRICE YOUR
NEWS IN-DEPTH
GUIDE HOBBY

RIGHT Records
were Oz’s first Oz didn’t hang around when he
love so he knows spotted this little tray of plastic
a good bit of goodies – he simply bagged the
vinyl when he lot… for a bargain £15!
sees it. This
classic Who 45
was snapped
up for a couple
of quid from
the massive
Newark ‘Runway
Monday’
This Slade’s Dandy collectors fair.
Toffee lighthouse toffy
tin was a great find
for the Ferret who
sold it on to Oz for a
handsome £35 profit.

Oz scooped up this
super Matchbox
Double Deck Bus
for a reasonable £30
from the
Newark
‘Runway
Monday’
fair.

Oz’s favourite Benbros Mighty

Midget, this Timber Tractor and Log
Load soon found a buyer willing to
ABOVE These unusual folk club badges were found pay his £40 asking price.
on a hat bought at a jumble sale for a mere 50p.

BELOW This Wiking Crawler Tractor

is destined for a model railway layout,
having been snapped up from Oz for a
decent eight pounds.

Sold for £35 to a Matchbox 1-75 collector,

ABOVE This clear Perspex Spitfire pin brooch, made this Ford Thames Trader dates from 1959
as a souvenir of the ending of World War Two, found and was in super mint-boxed condition.
a buyer willing to pay £20 for it. Still in pretty good condition for its age, this
Dinky Half-cab Motor Coach seemed a very
reasonable buy for £25.

CLEAN DREAM
TOP
TIPS

I don’t mind sharing my trustworthy method of cleaning metal toys and tins
with fellow collectors, it’s a process that works brilliantly for me and never
damages the surface lithography or paint. I use Brasso wadding dipped in
Fairy Liquid (or similar). It’s a totally non-abrasive process and the Fairy
Liquid prevents over rubbing. Give it a try.

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PRICE YOUR
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GUIDE HOBBY

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 Great Fairs to Be At- Great Fairs to Buy At

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THOUSANDS OF TOYS &

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Unlimited FREE Parking for all Toy Fair visitors. Take the train directly to the NEC
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SUNDAY 15TH MAY 10.30am - 3pm
DONCASTER EXHIBITION CENTRE, LEGER WAY, DONCASTER, DN2 6BB.
Easy motorway access from the M1, M18, M62 and A1(M). Follow the brown
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Early Bird Entry from 8am £10. Adults £4, Senior Citizens £3.50, Child £1
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TUESDAY 24TH MAY 7pm -9pm
THE BENN HALL, NEWBOLD ROAD, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 2LN.
The Benn Hall is located on the main road coming into Rugby from the M1
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Adults £1.50, Seniors £1.20, Children 50p

A VERY ENJOYABLE EVENING EVENT

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 Warwick and Warwick have an expanding requirement for toys and model
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