tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156181044707591026.post2703953527237351648..comments2024-03-29T09:24:51.598+00:00Comments on MOONBASE CENTRAL: old toy cars found at boot salesWOODSYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456645970983569001noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156181044707591026.post-32555173826708591052017-08-07T15:47:47.258+01:002017-08-07T15:47:47.258+01:00Yep, the Alvis tender is a classic Bill. You'v...Yep, the Alvis tender is a classic Bill. You've done well to hang on to any of your die-casts. Mine went down the motorway to the tip for some reason! I have the large plastic version of the fire engine released by JR21, which is a really ace toy too.WOODSYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456645970983569001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156181044707591026.post-66194046355029033512017-08-07T05:48:10.033+01:002017-08-07T05:48:10.033+01:00Still have one of my first Matchbox toys, the Alvi...Still have one of my first Matchbox toys, the Alvis Fire Tender, although mine is missing the plastic attachments. I got it from a little Toy Shop in Bridgend, which is now a Greggs Sandwich Bar.Bill Everatthttp://www.celticaradio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156181044707591026.post-77477926197987864532017-08-04T18:51:22.496+01:002017-08-04T18:51:22.496+01:00Yeah, I had one too Brian, a pink Matchbox beach b...Yeah, I had one too Brian, a pink Matchbox beach buggy. The exposed engine one was Matchbox'!s green Baja Dune buggy, another cool toy car.WOODSYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456645970983569001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156181044707591026.post-19415936345056741082017-08-04T18:46:39.427+01:002017-08-04T18:46:39.427+01:00The last bond like car is the corgi Chevrolet astr...The last bond like car is the corgi Chevrolet astro 1 experimental car. A lovely thing and I had one too as a kid. How would you describe the front opening? Scissor doors?WOODSYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456645970983569001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156181044707591026.post-37572511673315458132017-08-04T11:06:23.510+01:002017-08-04T11:06:23.510+01:00Yes what is that car? I like it; also the MB Ford ...Yes what is that car? I like it; also the MB Ford Capri was a favourite in the early 70s.Maudlin Jack Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812453753286494021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156181044707591026.post-90201124278561373492017-08-04T09:59:20.139+01:002017-08-04T09:59:20.139+01:00I was thinking exactly the same thing, what was th...I was thinking exactly the same thing, what was that car?!KevinDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156181044707591026.post-4213488529961235942017-08-04T08:31:57.168+01:002017-08-04T08:31:57.168+01:00Car boot sales still offer rich pickings for toy c...Car boot sales still offer rich pickings for toy cars at good prices, Woodsy. As a kid I had the car in last pic, but can't remember what it was called? It had the look of a sporty Bond car, but I don't think it was :)Tony Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2156181044707591026.post-32797316342499083442017-08-04T00:38:51.710+01:002017-08-04T00:38:51.710+01:00I recognize the hot pink buggy with the gold fleck...I recognize the hot pink buggy with the gold flecks.One of my fave childhood Matchboxes. I think it had a chrome engine in the rear that bounced up and down when you push it.Briannoreply@blogger.com