As with any hobby there is a wealth of information to be read, listened to, observed and generally recorded relating to toy manufacture and collecting.
All the pages in this site provide for comments and discussion. This section brings all the comments together for further discussion.
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From on 1 - 75 D Series
2017/11/12 at 12:48 pmThat #32b was one of my favorite toys for quite some time. My heart races when looking at it!
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From on 1 - 75 D Series
2017/12/03 at 9:09 amHi Monty
Yes the Jaguars are a popular model. The E Type was issued with both black and grey tyres but the grey tyre version is difficult to find.
cheers
Tony -
From on Toy Talk
2017/12/02 at 11:58 amHi, any advice on how to repair bent axles on Micro models? How are the axles held in the hubs and what do you do to remove them?
Cheers
Jim -
From on Toy Talk
2017/12/03 at 9:08 amHi Jim
The Micro Models were mostly a pressure fit and rotating the hub on the axle while applying outward pressure is the method I use, although it can be a challenge. The risk is in how to leverage pressure on the rear of the hub without causing damage to the casting while getting the first hub off. The second can be done in a vice. Good luck !
cheers
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From on Ross Plastics
2017/12/22 at 9:15 amA pink canister marked “Another West End Product Ross Plastics Pty Ltd Melbourne” is listed on Ebay, so they also made kitchen ware.
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From on Ross Plastics
2018/02/22 at 4:52 pmHi Cathy
Thanks for the information, I will add that to my list of research otems.
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From on Australian Made Toys
2017/12/30 at 12:46 amHi Tony,
I just tried to write via email and could not send it. I shall try again here. My father was a tool and die maker
at L and I Glenn in the 40’s and 50’s. He was highly skilled and worked with the engineer. I would love to find a Humpty Dumpty which they made, do you have any thoughts about how I might find one…with thanks Amelie -
From on Australian Made Toys
2018/02/22 at 4:51 pmHi Amelie
Humpty Dumpty sounds like an interesting piece. I do not have much information on the items they made, but I will keep looking.
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From on Kookaburra Die-cast Model Cars
2018/01/14 at 8:22 pmHi Tony
I agree that the Kookaburra models were of very good quality for the time that they were made.
I have a four of the Kookaburra models. For the models that I have, I know the official colours of 3 of them:
KS003 Holden Panel Van EK series in blue. = light Banff Blue
KS001 Holden sedan EK series pink with plum coloured roof = Barrier Coral/Dusk Plum
KS009 Ford Falcon XP sedan – Arctic White
KS004 Ford Falcon XM Futura Hardtop – redI also have 2 of the Australian Micro Models:
Ford Mainline Utility in red & Holden FC station wagon in grey -
From on Kookaburra Die-cast Model Cars
2018/02/22 at 4:50 pmHi Roger
Thanks for the colour info. I continue to look for Kookaburra models but I think they are held on to by their owners.
Cheers
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From on A Pope Product Diecast Toy Guns
2018/01/26 at 4:18 pmHi
Nice photo of the Ned Kelly gun photo ~ I found that particular Ned Kelly gun in the back yard of a work colleague in Far North QLD ~ Thus the title of my Blog in War Relics.eu ~
But that’s fine ~
I found another Pope Product cap gun last weekend ~ this one is an Aussie ~ it is intact and complete ~ I found this one in a WWII military camp site ~
Can you tell when these two cap guns were produced ~ ~
Thanks
Stuart SS -
From on A Pope Product Diecast Toy Guns
2018/02/22 at 4:48 pmHi Stuart
Dating them is challenge, most likely they are 1950’s, South Australian made. I doubt if they were any later than the early 60’s.
Hope this helps
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From on A Pope Product Diecast B-29 Aircraft
2018/01/30 at 10:12 pmHi I have a Pope airplane and a dinky toys Viking made in England by Meccano what would the price be please
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From on A Pope Product Diecast B-29 Aircraft
2018/02/22 at 4:45 pmHi Brett
Without seeing the condition, the Pope model is $50 to $100 and the Viking around $30.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
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From on Australian Made Plastic Toys
2018/02/03 at 11:01 amHello
I believe I have the colt 45 now
Looking for the jelloggs wild west club badge
Raymond
Brisbane -
From on Australian Made Plastic Toys
2018/02/22 at 4:59 pmHi Ray
I do not have either of those items, but I will keep watching for them.
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From on A Pope Product Diecast Toy Guns
2018/02/20 at 2:55 pmHi I have Ned Kelly repeater cap gun in good condition s1680 if you are interested cheers bj
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From on A Pope Product Diecast Toy Guns
2018/02/22 at 4:42 pmHi bj
Thanks, yes I am interested. I’ll email you directly.
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From on 1 - 75 A Series
2018/02/22 at 3:52 pmHi Tony, I need some help sir. I have a No28 Mack dump truck that I need a set of 4 tires for, do you know of anyone that may have some?
Cheers mate!
Joe
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From on 1 - 75 A Series
2018/02/22 at 4:41 pmHi Joe
My RecoverToy store has those.
https://www.recovertoy.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=2_136&products_id=4230
Cheers
Tony
Hi, any advice on how to repair bent axles on Micro models? How are the axles held in the hubs and what do you do to remove them?
Cheers
Jim
Hi Jim
The Micro Models were mostly a pressure fit and rotating the hub on the axle while applying outward pressure is the method I use, although it can be a challenge. The risk is in how to leverage pressure on the rear of the hub without causing damage to the casting while getting the first hub off. The second can be done in a vice. Good luck !
cheers
Tony
Hi Tony, Can you let me know once you have the Peters Ice Cream transfer set for the Micro Tanker and price, would like 2 sets thanks.
Cheers Ron.
Hi Ron
We now have made the Peters Icecream decal set for the Micro Models G 27 Commer Articulated tanker.
You will find them at my RecoverToy store https://www.recovertoy.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=51_162&products_id=4722 and we also have the Peters Icecream decals for the smaller International Van. https://www.recovertoy.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=51_162&products_id=4399
cheers
Tony
hi tony
some time ago on your toy talk colt 45 was mentioned
i bought a 50,s plastic australian made clicker gun last year or so in adelaide at their toy shop
i can send an image if interested
1950s Australian made plastic toy Colt 45 auto
raymond
brisbane
Hi Ray
Thanks for the contact. I’d be interested in the photos and will contact you via email.
cheers
Tony
Hi Tony
happy new year
fyi
I have found this australian site to be very useful,as it has vintage toys for sale,and sold toys displayed
http://www.antiquetoyworld.com.au/gallery/1
I dont have any connection to peter the owner,and have bought items from him,and found him courteous and quick delivery
raymond
Hi Ray
Thanks for the link. Yes, I know Peter at Antique Toy World and recommend him to you for your collecting. Peter has a vast knowledge of toys in general and his Antique Toy World site is one I reference quite often.
cheers
Tony
Hi can you tell me why there is two greens for the match box singer van. Was one an earlier model? Thanks Cheryl.
Hi Cheryl
Yes that is the case. I cannot recall which green colour came first or second but there was a short production run in one colour or shade of green which makes it harder to find.
cheers
Tony