THE MOST VALUABLE THINGS

 This is an American look at the most valuable items you may have at home.

Unlikely but interesting nonetheless.

Have you got any of them!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU5qVP5bA_M

The Origin of Fanderson

 This is an interesting historical document, the minutes of the inaugural meeting of Fanderson August 1981.

Present is one Gerry Anderson too!

https://fanderson.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/810820.pdf

Where you there?

Did you join Fanderson?

ASTON MARTIN DB6 BARN FIND

 The stuff of dreams!

Double O Heaven!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFiDUEPoKyM

Have you ever found anything in a barn readers?

OTAKI PROBE FORCE MONSTER

Have a look at this old Japanese Otaki 1964 kit catalogue. On page 11 is the Monster Car, the brown one with 45 on it. Project SWORD toy fans who have read MC for a while might recall that this is the origin of the Probe Force 3 in 1967. From a Monster car to a space plane!

I have one of these kits. Do you like it?

https://boxartden.com/collections/gallery/index.php/Vintage-Model-Kit-Catalogs-1950-1999/Otaki/Otaki-1964/Otaki_1964_Page_11-960

CROMFORD MILLS EVENT FLYER

 

TOYS MADE IN HONG KONG: THE LEGEND

This is an interesting look at the history of toymaking in Hong Kong.

There's mention of the Century 21/ JR21 New Flying Saucer too!

https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/tc/curriculum-development/kla/pshe/references-and-resources/history/CDI020170798_Ms_Lau.pdf

and here's a Chinese site about Supercar!

https://sledgehammer.pixnet.net/blog/post/406544860-%E8%90%AC%E8%83%BD%E8%BB%8A-supercar

What do you think?

JOE DARE

Hello Woodsy

In your search for 3.75" GI Joe's should you come across 'Major ?' - I don't remember his name - but years ago I converted him to Dan Dare!

Terranova47

USA

THE COMPLETE BERWICK THUNDERBIRDS UNIFORM

 

I always love seeing the Thunderbirds costume by Berwick from 1965.

I have a feeling I had one as a kid. Did you?

This set I saw this year looked mint and complete so I kept some pics. It had the cap, the elusive pistol, the sash and the box.

It even has the card Berwick cowboy standee which I understand is rare.

Have you seen the standee before?