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The overly bulbous Commer PB van was once a very common sight on our roads and unbelievably remained in production until 1982 by which time it was desperately outmoded ! Matchbox released their own version way back in the 1960's and now Oxford Diecast have one in their range and can be found in plenty of different body styles and period liveries. I already bought one of these excellent British Rail versions a while back but couldn't resist getting another one on my last recent visit to my local 2K Technologies model shop. Its cute narrow tracked proportions have been captured as well as you'd expect from Oxford with separate parts for bumpers and grilles to add to the realism. These aren't toys obviously and priced as such but the appeal of this and other models in their line up means Oxford Diecast are fast becoming a force to be reckoned with. Mint and boxed.
Because of Mattels very biased way they treat the Matchbox brand ie, always subservient to Hot Wheels, their idea of premium is what you'd expect to find in your average Majorette offering. There is no doubt I really like this Superfast 50th Anniversary classic 1980 Porsche 911 Turbo, its well detailed, glossily finished with opening doors and rubber tyres. BUT, its baseplate is still made of plastic, its interior design is very simplistic and there is no working suspension hence hence in my view not a proper premium. Sourced recently from the U.S. Mint and boxed.
Toy makers are notorious for stretching the credibility of some of their models by offering them in guises not suited to their initial purpose. Quite often that role is themed around Emergency services and so at first glance there is something laughable about making a Police version of the tiny Smart ForTwo. Well believe it or not various Police forces around the World do indeed use these proportionally challenged cars including of course Germany.
Siku have brought out a Polizei edition for its cheeky little casting and looking at pics on the internet I would say it looks very authentic, livery and the casting itself. Despite its diminutive proportions this keeps the Siku tradition of robust quality and nice detailing. Bought today from TK Maxx of all places who had a small selection of Siku singles. Mint and boxed.
I think very few diecast companies selling in the budget pocket money diecast market would dare to release something as obscure as the Kurtis Sport Car. Virtually unknown due to tiny sales figures hasn't stopped the Matchbox Team from bringing out their own which I believe is based on the original prototype, and it looks SENSATIONAL! A superb start to 2022 and already one of my favourite castings so far of the year. Exquisite touches can be found everywhere along with oodles of chrome. Part of 2022 Case A found recently at Tesco. Mint and boxed.
Probably better known as being sold by Rainbow Toys in the mid 1980's as an official diecast for the hit TV show Dempsey And Makepeace is the Maisto Ford Granada 2.8 GL. Obviously that version was plain blue to reflect the real vehicle but Maisto continued to make this casting well into the 1990's like this medical version which was sold under the old Chad Valley name in Woolworths! A wonderfully interesting vehicle which most British toy manufacturers shied away from which seems odd considering how successful this Granada was. Part of a 3 vehicle set. Mint and boxed.
It seems B&M Bargains are on fire at the moment, not only are they now one of THE cheapest retailers to buy Hot Wheels and with cases usually first to market but also are in the same situation with Matchbox. No sooner had they got in 2023 Case E it was time for F assortment!
A rather loaded mix which includes the hotly anticipated 1973 Honda Civic Custom which I have to say i'm really liking. We have a perfectly good stock looking version with Matchbox so I really don't mind HW doing their equivalent a little bit different.
Mint and boxed.
Yes this really is as solid and weighty as it looks in the photo. Siku have never and probably will never be priced to compete with Hot Wheels as their emphasis is on legendary build quality rather than being built down to a one Dollar price point. It does of course make their products a bit on the pricey side but as an occasional treat they are most certainly worth grabbing.
This is a fully licensed MAN Reisebus with styling and weight to rival a house brick, a fully detailed interior, nice wheels and a fair smattering of external painted detailing put this to the top of its class. If you are a fan of Heavy Metal Rock then you are gonna love this Metal-Tours livery too ;-)
Found recently in my local Toyland store sharing the pegs with basic Hot Wheels and......drum roll please.....HTI generics!
Mint and boxed.
From the brand new second mix of the Matchbox UK Series which ironically has yet to hit the UK! I sensibly obtained a full case online from Europe though i'm sure if and when it appears at Tesco i'll grab some more. I'm liking its modern Keel District Police livery and the fact that finally Matchbox have given this casting some front tampo detailing! Mint and boxed.
Yatming didn't just churn out squillions of Ford Econoline models, they were also wise enough to bring out a Bedford CF to please us Europeans! A once very popular van which competed well with the Ford Transit, it was nonetheless a very rare sight to see them modelled, especially in this scale. Again, Yatming made sure they were available in plenty of different colours and liveries. Mint and boxed.
With a drought of new Realtoy models to be found at the moment I have turned my attention to the older Action City stuff which are still plentiful on Ebay. This Ford Bronco harks back to a time when all their castings were unlicensed but still realistic in appearance and liveries. A nice crisp casting which captures the chunky styling of the old Bronco. Part of a five vehicle set. Mint and boxed.
Item nº 53206.
Renault R8 "Guardia Civil" (España).
Escala 1/43.
Mondo S.p.A. (Italia).
Made in China.
Año 2014 (?)
Nota:
No me consta que este modelo haya existido en la realidad con los colores de la Guardia Civil, en España.
More info about Mondo Motors 1:43 diecast collections:
www.mondomotors.org/products_category.cfm?id=827
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Renault 8
"El Renault 8 (Renault R8 hasta 1964) es un automóvil de segmento C producido por la fábrica francesa Renault durante la década de 1960 y principios de la década de 1970. El 8 fue lanzado al mercado en 1962 manteniéndose en producción en Francia hasta 1971, en Bulgaria (Bulgarrenault) hasta 1970, y en España hasta 1976. En Rumania, el R8 fue producido bajo licencia entre 1968 y 1971 con el nombre de Dacia 1100."
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"El R8 (modelo R1130) apareció en julio de 1962 como sucesor del Renault Dauphine. Lo más notable del automóvil era el empleo de frenos de disco en las ruedas delanteras, una característica inédita hasta entonces para vehículos de su tamaño que utilizaban cuatro frenos de tambor. Tenía un motor de 956 c.c. con 44 caballos de potencia."
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Año de presentación en Francia:
1962.
Año de presentación en España:
1965.
ConstruÍdo por FASA (Fabricación de Automóviles Sociedad Anónima) en Valladolid (España).
Fuente: es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_8
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Renault 8 et 10
"Les Renault 8 et 10 sont les dernières voitures du constructeur Renault avec un moteur placé à l'arrière, jusqu'à la Renault Twingo III de 2014.
La Renault 10 est une version allongée sur l'avant et sur l'arrière de la Renault 8. Les Renault 8 et 10 ont été produites en France à l'usine de Flins (Yvelines)."
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"Lancée en juin 1962, la Renault 8 est dessinée par Gaston Juchet et Philippe Charbonneaux.
C'est l'une des premières voitures françaises avec quatre freins à disques. Le « moteur Sierra » (connu également sous le nom de « moteur Cléon-Fonte ») à cinq paliers est nouveau. Ce moteur élaboré par l'ingénieur René Vuaillat connaîtra une longue carrière puisqu'il sera encore utilisé sur les Twingo, Express, Clio et Super 5 dans les années 1990.
Pour les modèles 1964, la planche de bord avec une boîte à gants est nouvelle et il existe une version mieux finie à moteur 1 108 cm³ provenant de la Caravelle 1100 et à boîte de vitesses à quatre rapports dénommée R8 Major.
Pendant le courant de l'été 1965, elle est remplacée par la Renault 10 Major.
Il s'agit d'une version allongée de la Renault 8, avec un coffre avant et un compartiment moteur plus grands, mais la cellule centrale, et donc l'habitabilité, reste identique mais traité plus luxueusement.
Pour les modèles 1965, Renault commercialise la version sportive Gordini du nom du célèbre préparateur de moteurs. Elle est considérée comme la première "GTi".
C'est effectivement la première compacte ayant des performances sportives pour un tarif de voiture de série.
Pour les modèles 1968, le moteur de la Renault 8 passe de 956 cm³ à 1 108 cm³ tandis que l'appellation Major réapparaît. Le tableau de bord comporte des cadrans ronds.
Sur la Renault 10, les originaux feux avant débordants les ailes sont supprimés et les projecteurs deviennent rectangulaires (empruntés à la Renault 16) ; elle remporte la toute première édition du Rallye du Liban, avec Jean Bassili et Antoine Slim.
À partir d'août 1968, la Renault 8 S, qui est une version sportive moins chère que la Renault 8 Gordini, possède le moteur de 60 ch à carburateur double corps de la Caravelle 1100 S. La Renault 8 S s'équipe d'un compte-tours, de quatre phares et de jantes larges.
La Renault 8 S est supprimée en 1971 à Flins, elle sera définitivement arrêtée en 1976. Elle a été fabriquée de 1968 à 1971 à Flins et de 1968 à 1976 par la filiale espagnole Fasa-Renault. Elle est sortie en peinture unie en jaune, blanc et rouge.
Pour les modèles 1970, la Renault 10 Major adopte le moteur 1289 cm³ et devient Renault 10 « 1300 ». Celle-ci est supprimée en 1971.
Courant 1973, la Renault 8 n'est plus disponible en France.
Pendant la dernière année, les Renault 8, qui possèdent désormais des freins arrière à tambours, sont fabriquées par Fasa-Renault laquelle continue la fabrication jusqu'en 1977.
En mai 1973, les Renault 8 et 8 TS espagnoles sont modernisées : les feux avant passent sous le pare-chocs rehaussé, les quatre projecteurs sont en série et les feux arrière s'agrandissent."
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Renault 8 et 10
Marque
Renault
Années de production
1962 à 1973 et 1977 en Espagne
Classe
Polyvalente
Moteur(s)
Situé à l'arrière - Essence à carburateur - 956 cm³, 1 108 cm³, 1 255 cm³ et 1 296 cm³
Transmission
Située à l'arrière - BM3, BM4, BM5 et BVA
Poids à vide
R8 : 770 kg
R10 : 790 kg
Carrosserie(s)
4 portes
Dimensions
Longueur
R8 : 3 990 mm
R10 : 4 200 mm
Largeur
R8 : 1 490 mm
R10 : 1 530 mm
Hauteur
1 400 mm
Chronologie des modèles
Précédent
Renault Dauphine
Suivant
Renault 12
Summer, a budget diecast manufacturer once the staple choice of market stalls and discount shops here in the UK from the 1970's to the 1990's. They do still exist but its been a few decades since i've seen them sold here which is a shame as their earlier stuff have become rather collectible if not particularly valuable. This Audi Quattro was once a staple product of their often seen mainly in cheap multisets. A recent charity shop find by Mikaela and kindly donated to my collection.
Matchbox 2020 Tesla Roadster first seen in this smart debut colour as a single last year and now bizarrely recycled for the latest......France Series! Mint and boxed.
Part of a Premier Diecast branded four vehicle set currently being sold VERY cheaply at Home Bargains who seem to have bought up all the remaining stock off the defunct Premier Portfolio company who specialised in aviation souvenirs. Mint and boxed.
So I recently bought the POTP Nova-Star Figure...it reminds me a lot of a Cybertronian Monkee Mobile. This Corgi is an early 2000s reissue.
This very attractive matte finished Porsche Cayenne has been available here in the U.K. since 2013 and can still be found for just one pound in Morrisons and Poundworld. Rather brazenly they can now be found in Tesco stores for double that amount because they feature in the Majorette Premium range which basically means fancier packaging! This indeed is one of those Premium models and although I knew i'd get the same casting cheaper I had to get one. I'm glad to see Majorette have modelled the newer generation Cayenne and have made it as accurate as possible with a beautifully crisp casting, clear plastic headlamps and opening features. Mint and boxed.
Just when you think that you have seen it all, an ederly man at church asks if you would like to see his diecast car and truck collection.
Once inside, the size of the collection just grabs me. How many? I ask. Last count, he says its just over 5000 pieces in here and the valuable ones are in the house.