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Sunday, 11 July 2021

AN INTERESTING TOY? MAYBE NOT!

I saw this online - not sure which country it is - and thought Good God! Is that what I think it is!

If not, what the hell is it?

An interesting toy? What do you think readers?

Kit Company Histories

Hi Woodsy

Here is another kit company history from Max's Models, this time on Adams, Snap, UPC, and Life-Like. There are some really interesting models here, including rockets, missiles, spacecraft, and even the balloon from the film of Around the World in 80 Days. Adams made a handful of kits, with most of the other companies re-issuing these over the years, along with kits from other sources.

Adams, Snap, UPC, Life-Like - YouTube

Paul Adams from New Zealand

ROB'S AOSHIMA JUMBO ACE: THE RE-VAMP!

Woodsy,

Here is the Aoshima Jumbo Ace, which I sent you pix of last year, but I changed the top color and the grill and got rid of that hokey radar array, and I think it looks a little better, although still very”generic.”

Rob C

USA

WILL OSBORNE'S MOON ZERO TWO POSTER

British quad poster!

Regards. Will O.

ROAD CHAMPS 1986

Wow, now those are monster tyres! Did you have any Road Champs?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=116M7u7SGTc

Saturday, 10 July 2021

DRAB FAB: RESTORING PENELOPE'S ROLLER

I noticed the beat-up old Dinky FAB1 in this lot over at online Lancashire Auctions this weekend and thought, blimey, can something like that be returned to its former glory?

I used to replace the odd part on old FAB1's - maybe some new repro missiles and figures and a box - but nothing like this or these bad Ladies on You Tube!

Have a nosey parker at these!

https://youtu.be/MtWgeMl-GaQ CK Project X, Short video, No voice-over, just music

https://youtu.be/EaPVpPNEVd4 Martin Dares, Long video, Voice-over.

and my own personal favourite, the prolific and jovial Bob Willis' half hour shed restoration https://youtu.be/m2xn06Q8gXQ . I like Bob's Penelope pink the most!

Which restoration do you like the most readers?

Have you got a FAB1 at all? Have you restored one in any way?

VECTIS AND THE BBC WANT TO HEAR FROM TOY COLLECTORS!

Thanks Arto for the heads up. Readers, your chance to show off your collections on the BBC!

	July Auction Dates Tuesday 13th - Specialist Sale Wednesday 14th - Specialist 1/18 Scale Collection Thursday 22nd - Tinplate & General Toy Sale Friday 23rd - Model Train Sale Thursday 29th - Matchbox Sale Friday 30th - Doll and Teddy Bear Sale

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NEW TELEVISION SERIES ABOUT TOYS TO BE FILMED AT VECTIS Exciting news! We're letting the cameras in to make a brand new ten-part documentary series for UKTV called Scouting for Toys. For the next few months, a team from BBC Studios will be based here at our HQ in the northeast to explore the weird and wonderful world of toy collecting and toy auctions - and they'd love to hear from you. So, if you're a buyer, a seller, a collector, a dealer or an expert and you have an interesting "toy story" - or you know somebody who does - please get in touch. They are after anybody with a passion for toys, basically. We know it won't be everybody's cup of tea but you can have a friendly chat with them before committing to anything - they don't bite! Naturally, the real stars of the show will be the toys so if you are sitting on a treasure trove of rare items, or you've just found something in the attic and you want to get an expert opinion on it, why not get in touch? No story (or toy) is too big or small! If you're interested in taking part or want to find out more please feel free to get in touch with the Kirk at BBC team, or talk to one of us. Email: kirk.barber@bbc.co.uk admin@vectis.co.uk