Sunday 24 September 2023

MARCHIN' ROUND THE ARCH WITH FRANKIE AND HE

 Before the Autumn squalls arrive this afternoon the Missus and me squeezed in a Sunday car boot down at Thorpe Arch in Wetherby.

Always a lot of decent stalls with proper family booters rather than rows of new goods traders, its always a good morning at Thorpe Arch. There were some Millennials toy dealers - always good to see a new generation into pop culture toys - but despite their fine modern wares - like a Japanese Star Wars white blaster - being a retired pauper, the prices were just too high for me.

My own somewhat inexpensive catch of Yorkshire bargains was as follows:

Back row: Modern He-Man and Skeletor and 12 inch Unknown male doll dated 1995 China.

Back but one:: Modern Action Man battle vest, 1997 Burger King Frankenstein, DIY Big Underpants,

Middle: Funko Wolverine?, bat pencil topper? 1985 Action Force Wild Hunter Jeep

Next: Coffin Hot Wheels for Junior at Halloween, PAPO Phosphorescent Scalliwag, Hot Wheels 80's roadster, Unknown Police action figure.

Front: Letrabots and Number Bots.

The 12 inch male doll came like this, with an Action Man plastic vest and cloth hoodie, together with home-made underpants!

It says 1995 SF on his neck, Made in China on his waist. This is he, below, in his true form. He's too cute for an Action Man!

I'm pleased with old Frankie boy. He's a 90's Burger King monster, which I remember well. Do you?


Here's that unknown Police action figure, rather cheapo but rather quaint. Any ideas who he is?


Oh, and picked up a well-thumbed Stingray annual from the 60's. He-Man has his eye on that Terra -Fish too! is it an annual you had or have?

11 comments:

  1. Yikes, what a great haul! A TV21 annual is a cause for celebration! SFZ

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    1. Thanks Zigg. The Stingray cover is a cracker.

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  2. Dont want to be a buzz killer, but the jeep isnt anything to do with Palitoy Action Force...

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    1. I didn't say it was Palitoy. It says Action Force on it. Probably GI Joe eh?

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    2. nope - just a wannabe!

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  3. The male doll is probably another pop idol one - maybe Westlife or Five?

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  4. http://www.manbehindthedoll.com/british_boy_band_dolls.htm

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  5. That's an ace fast food Frankie. I had the Creature from the Black Lagoon some years back, but never completed the set.

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    1. I had the Creature Tone. Beautiful PEZ. Alas I flogged it on eBay. Regret it now.

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