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[mininuts]

and Stripey the Magic Mini, complete with Candy Andy and Friends. Candy Andy was a creation of Gerry Anderson of Thunderbirds fame.

Thought you might like to see this old Candy advert and photo

[surfblue63]

Is there any other rare mini makes you could list for me to search for?

I've collected quite a few Tomica 1/50th scale minis. They are commonly known as Tomica BLMC Mk111 Cooper S, (model No. F8).



Tomica also do a range called 'Dandy' which are a larger scale and again, quite a rare find. The one below comes with a sheet of stickers in the box, make sure the stickers are there before you buy, (unless it's cheap )


Have a look here: http://www.minimodel...dandy-m-66.html

I've seen loads of those Tomica F8's over the years. I've always sold them on as I collect 1/43rd scale stuff mainly. Some versions are highly collectable and I might start holding onto a few.

I have a couple of the Tomica Dandy models, I have the green one that you showed and I've also got an orange one with 177 numbers on the doors. I'll dig them out and post some pictures. There is a series of them in various colours with union jacls on the roof.

and Stripey the Magic Mini, complete with Candy Andy and Friends. Candy Andy was a creation of Gerry Anderson of Thunderbirds fame.

Thought you might like to see this old Candy advert and photo

Thanks for the pictures.
I used to search for an old copies of the books and mags of Candy but gave up in the end as they just don't turn up that often.

Edited by surfblue63, 25 September 2012 - 11:23 PM.

[lulu85ritz]

I have found a couple of nice rare models now! Any more names? Have you heard of Grisoni minis? They are like those Galanites you showed me!

[lulu85ritz]

This model is absolutely incredible!
http://www.ebay.com/...=item3a79d41ed8

[lulu85ritz]

Today's purchase!

[surfblue63]

I have found a couple of nice rare models now! Any more names? Have you heard of Grisoni minis? They are like those Galanites you showed me!

Grisoni are from Italy. Those Minis are quite small being 1/72nd scale (similar to OO Scale railways 1/76). They are hard plastic like an Airfix kit. Worth about 50p each (not the £15 the seller on Ebay wants).

This model is absolutely incredible!
http://www.ebay.com/...=item3a79d41ed8

I first saw those Premium Classics at the IMM in 2009. They are quite impressive and were available in various colours. There are 6 on ebay at the moment with prices ranging from £100 to £350. (put Premium Mini in the search box). I'm not a fan of large scale stuff as they take up too much room.

Today's purchase!

That Siku is from the early 1990's. They also did a standard car in green with a white roof.

[lulu85ritz]

I would love one large scale one but as you said they take up too much room i prefer the smaller ones! Did i do ok with the siku then it was £6?

[surfblue63]

Did i do ok with the siku then it was £6?

That's a fair price, if the packet is undamaged it is good. I see the seller must have a few as there is another on Ebay with the same picture.

[lulu85ritz]

Did i do ok with the siku then it was £6?

That's a fair price, if the packet is undamaged it is good. I see the seller must have a few as there is another on Ebay with the same picture.

Yeah he said it was mint both the card and the plastic! Did you see the matchbox one i just bought? It has foctory error unchromed wheels and no stickers!

[surfblue63]

Yeah he said it was mint both the card and the plastic! Did you see the matchbox one i just bought? It has foctory error unchromed wheels and no stickers!

Models like that are rarely listed in collectors books as the chrome can (and does) wear off, as can the stickers. The chrome can also be removed from the wheels quite easily, so it is quite easy to replicate the error.

[mininuts]

A couple of Siku minis that I picked up a while ago

[mininuts]

Another one to look out for

[lulu85ritz]

They are nice i am going to keep an eye out for those!

[lulu85ritz]

Yeah he said it was mint both the card and the plastic! Did you see the matchbox one i just bought? It has foctory error unchromed wheels and no stickers!

Models like that are rarely listed in collectors books as the chrome can (and does) wear off, as can the stickers. The chrome can also be removed from the wheels quite easily, so it is quite easy to replicate the error.

It seems you were right!lol He messages me 5 days after buying it when it should of arrived only after i messaged him! He told me after closer inspection he found small bits of chrome so it could not be original! So i asked for a refund! Nevermind.

[mrbridger]

Euro union and Italian Job minis.


Leyland clubman beermat.
And below is a very rare ceramic ornament which I paid quite a lot for about 4 years ago on ebay. As far as i can remember it is a one off designed to symbolise the end of classic mini production.
It has a squashed appearance and has a strange optical illusion effect. Has anyone seen one like this or know any more about it???