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.
From on Gift Sets
2018/10/03 at 3:16 pmTony . I have a Corgi Gift set 38 . Cars in great order but the box is a bit tattered . Any interest , and possible value subject to photos .. Cheers
From on Gift Sets
2018/10/27 at 3:42 pmHi Chris
Thanks for contacting me, I will be in touch via email. Always interested in looking and potentially buying.
cheers
TonyFrom on Lincoln International
2018/10/12 at 7:54 pmHave one in the box from about 1965
In new condition.From on Lincoln International
2018/10/27 at 3:43 pmHi Rob
Which model and box do you have ?
cheers
TonyFrom on A Pope Product Diecast Toy Guns
2018/10/13 at 7:02 amHey I just found a very nice Kelly cap gun in steel box I have been told they are getting very rare
From on A Pope Product Diecast Toy Guns
2018/10/27 at 3:44 pmHi Brendan
The metal box is interesting. The Kelly Cap Guns are not common, and even cap guns are an issue for law enforcement. I’d be keen to understand if the box is just a container for it or something special that the gun came in from Pope when it was made.
cheers
TonyFrom on 1970 Funny Fringes (Inges) Gallery
2018/10/28 at 2:13 pmHello I just found a number of R & L funny animals and also Twinge, but unlike most of them he is a kelly green and not the lime or orange color I have found. Strange. They are so much fun.
From on 1970 Funny Fringes (Inges) Gallery
2018/10/28 at 2:54 pmHi Eric
The colours can vary when the colour changes were made in the machines and result in odd colours that are a blend of the incoming and outgoing colours. It is also possible that the one you have is a later Mexico molding as they provided a number of colour variations not made by R&L.
cheers
TonyFrom on Australian Made Toys
2018/11/05 at 5:42 pmhi Tony, bought a small diecast fighter plane last weekend at the Canberra swap meet. It is about 55mm long and 87mm wingspan. The seller said it was made by an Australian firm under the guise of Victory Toys who issued these to raise funds for the war effort.
Under each wing is a symbol, large ‘V’ on top of small word “TOY”.
I’m sure I’ve seen something similar before, possibly in a museum. Have you come across anything like this or heard of V-TOYS?
I have pics i’d like to send but cannot upload them here.
cheers, JohnFrom on Australian Made Toys
2019/01/26 at 10:58 amHi John
Thanks for the information. I have contacted you directly, and hope to show the photos of the model in my site soon.
cheers
TonyFrom on Tuckerbox Series Toy Cars
2018/11/22 at 6:14 pmGday mate,I recently purchased the Land Rover & Fire Truck that was mentioned in previous email sent to you byRoss Smith.i’ll try Send off some pics of them & I would like to know if you could give me a value of what they might be worth?thanks for your time,Warren👍
From on Tuckerbox Series Toy Cars
2019/01/26 at 10:59 amHi Warren
Thanks for the query. I have contacted you directly to get some photos.
cheers
TonyFrom on Australian Made Toys
2018/11/24 at 1:07 pmHi Tony, Read with interest your comments on the Glenn FJ holden. there are more colours than you think. I have a light green one a yellow one,cream with red seats,the blue and red car, I have 2 yellow cars one in the original box. my name is Ken Mathieson many thanks
From on Australian Made Toys
2019/01/26 at 10:50 amHi Ken
I count 6 models in your list and I am officially jealous !
I would be really keen to get photos of the box and see if I can make a reproduction.
Thanks for the information on the colours.
cheers
TonyFrom on A Pope Product Diecast Toy Guns
2018/12/03 at 4:56 pmHey guys,
today I found two of these pope Ned Kelly guns in the sand dunes of the Adelaide metro coast. Let me know if anyone is interestedCheers
From on A Pope Product Diecast Toy Guns
2019/01/26 at 10:48 amHi Liam
That is a nice find, was that with a metal detector ? You might want to check out other finds at Australian – Metal Detecting – Relic Hunting
cheers
TonyFrom on Winna and Hardray Toys
2018/12/17 at 12:21 pmTony
I have a narrow sports car that was a present to me in late 1940s. It was a light green colour and I have painted in a darker green. It still has the Bakelite wheels and has Name Wanna and F.H.E. Underneath. Does it have any value?From on Winna and Hardray Toys
2019/01/26 at 10:46 amHi Ron
That will be a ‘Winna’ Toy from Australia and yes it has value depending on condition.
cheers
TonyFrom on Australian Made Toys
2019/01/06 at 3:31 pmHi Tony, I am a collector of the Weico Kookaburra series cars and one I have is a 1962 sv Valiant,do you have any information on this particular model.
Cheers Dale
From on Australian Made Toys
2019/01/26 at 10:46 amHi Dale
That is not a model I was aware of at all. Would be pleased to have a photo or two to include in my listings.
cheers
Tony
JimC says
December 2, 2017 at 1158Hi, 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
Tony says
December 3, 2017 at 0908Hi 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
Ron says
September 1, 2017 at 0832Hi 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.
Tony says
September 28, 2017 at 1201Hi 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
raymond buckley says
January 4, 2017 at 1110hi 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
Tony says
March 11, 2017 at 2102Hi Ray
Thanks for the contact. I’d be interested in the photos and will contact you via email.
cheers
Tony
raymond buckley says
January 4, 2017 at 1042Hi 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
Tony says
March 11, 2017 at 2103Hi 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
Cheryl Scott says
October 21, 2016 at 2041Hi can you tell me why there is two greens for the match box singer van. Was one an earlier model? Thanks Cheryl.
Tony says
December 15, 2016 at 0629Hi 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