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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 Chris on Gift Sets

    Tony . 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

    2018/10/03 at 3:16 pm

    • From Tony on Gift Sets

      Hi Chris

      Thanks for contacting me, I will be in touch via email. Always interested in looking and potentially buying.

      cheers
      Tony

      2018/10/27 at 3:42 pm

  • From Rob on Lincoln International

    Have one in the box from about 1965
    In new condition.

    2018/10/12 at 7:54 pm

    • From Tony on Lincoln International

      Hi Rob

      Which model and box do you have ?

      cheers
      Tony

      2018/10/27 at 3:43 pm

  • From Brendan on A Pope Product Diecast Toy Guns

    Hey I just found a very nice Kelly cap gun in steel box I have been told they are getting very rare

    2018/10/13 at 7:02 am

    • From Tony on A Pope Product Diecast Toy Guns

      Hi 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
      Tony

      2018/10/27 at 3:44 pm

  • From Eric Koester on 1970 Funny Fringes (Inges) Gallery

    Hello 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.

    2018/10/28 at 2:13 pm

    • From Tony on 1970 Funny Fringes (Inges) Gallery

      Hi 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
      Tony

      2018/10/28 at 2:54 pm

  • From john sulman on Australian Made Toys

    hi 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, John

    2018/11/05 at 5:42 pm

    • From Tony on Australian Made Toys

      Hi John

      Thanks for the information. I have contacted you directly, and hope to show the photos of the model in my site soon.

      cheers
      Tony

      2019/01/26 at 10:58 am

  • From Warren Willis on Tuckerbox Series Toy Cars

    Gday 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👍

    2018/11/22 at 6:14 pm

    • From Tony on Tuckerbox Series Toy Cars

      Hi Warren

      Thanks for the query. I have contacted you directly to get some photos.

      cheers
      Tony

      2019/01/26 at 10:59 am

  • From Ken Mathieson on Australian Made Toys

    Hi 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

    2018/11/24 at 1:07 pm

    • From Tony on Australian Made Toys

      Hi 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
      Tony

      2019/01/26 at 10:50 am

  • From Liam on A Pope Product Diecast Toy Guns

    Hey 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 interested

    Cheers

    2018/12/03 at 4:56 pm

  • From Ron Graham on Winna and Hardray Toys

    Tony
    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?

    2018/12/17 at 12:21 pm

    • From Tony on Winna and Hardray Toys

      Hi Ron

      That will be a ‘Winna’ Toy from Australia and yes it has value depending on condition.

      cheers
      Tony

      2019/01/26 at 10:46 am

  • From Dale Jordan on Australian Made Toys

    Hi 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

    2019/01/06 at 3:31 pm

    • From Tony on Australian Made Toys

      Hi 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

      2019/01/26 at 10:46 am
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