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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 Alan Stanley on A Collector of Antique Toys

    I have 22 match box cars fro the 1960s never till in their original boxes. I can provide photo. Wanting to see what value is in them and how to go about finding a buyer.

    2015/01/26 at 1:03 pm

    • From admin on A Collector of Antique Toys

      Thanks Alan, I am always interested in purchasing models for my collection. I have emailed you directly.

      2015/02/21 at 8:16 am

  • From Marg Dowe on A Collector of Antique Toys

    Good morning, I have a Budgie London double decker bus, bought in England in the early 1980s, in good condition apart from a tyre missing off rear passenger wheel. Is it possible to get hold of a spare tyre to allow the bus to roll along the floor for grandchildren. The model number of the bus reads AEC Routemaster 64 seater.
    Many thanks, in anticipation
    Marg Dowe

    2015/02/03 at 10:12 am

    • From admin on A Collector of Antique Toys

      Hi Margaret, I would need to see a photo, or at least have some measurements for the tyre, hub diameter and tyre outer diameter. You will find tyres for sale at http://www.recovertoy.com cheers Tony

      2015/02/21 at 8:21 am

  • From Stephen Bryce on 1968 Crater Critters Cereal Toys

    Hi,

    I have looked at your website and have decided to sell off my cereal toys. I have many. I have an excel spreadsheet with names number and colours if you are interested in looking over it. I have taken photos of nearly all of them so if you want a picture of a particular group let me know. I do have a king crater with a 4 prong crown.

    Many of them are still in the original bags, not made up I have some that I haven’t been able to find yet on the internet but will continue to look.

    I await your reply.

    Stephen Bryce

    2015/02/19 at 8:23 pm

    • From admin on 1968 Crater Critters Cereal Toys

      Hi Stephen, Thanks for contacting me I have emailed you to follow up on your collection. cheers Tony

      2015/02/21 at 8:23 am

  • From Mark Pitkin on A Collector of Antique Toys

    Hi Tony,
    I have discovered my old Corgi Magic Roundabout figures from #853 Magic Roundabout Playground set. I have 3 of the main figures (Dougal, Dylan and Mr Rusty), 4 figures that are moulded to sit on see-saws (2x Basil, Florence and Rosalie) and two of the plastic trees, 1 blue and 1 orange. How do I go about trying to find the best buyer for these collectables? Would collectors look for seperate figures to complete a set? Any idea on value would be a great start.
    You have a great collection, enjoyed looking at some of the toys I once owned many years ago!
    Regards,
    Mark Pitkin.

    P.s. I can supply photos of all figures if that helps in any way?

    2015/02/21 at 2:22 pm

    • From admin on A Collector of Antique Toys

      Hi Mark

      Sounds like a nice piece. The original Corgi Toys 853 would have included the combination of the 851 and 852 models in the one box. It should have 3 blue and 3 orange shrubs or trees, 2 flowers, and the figures you have nominated. A box would make it valuable. For parts it is still desirable and yes I would like to add it to my collection. I’ll email you directly for more information.
      cheers
      Tony

      2015/02/21 at 2:28 pm

  • From Bruce Gill on Dinky Motorcycles

    I am trying to buy a model Honda Trike (1974- 1985) for a birthday present, do you know if there were any made? If so can you assist or where I may try. Regards, Bruce

    2015/02/25 at 1:14 pm

    • From admin on Dinky Motorcycles

      Hi Bruce

      Sorry, but it is not a model I am aware of, although being Honda I’d be surprised if there was not some form of model available.

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/03/09 at 5:01 pm

  • From Craig L Hall on A Collector of Antique Toys

    Hi Tony, nice page on flicker rings!
    Thanks so much for referencing my book on the cereal toy Flicker Rings. I had the thought it might be beneficial to your readers to have the title of my book where you reference the page number – Breakfast barons, Cereal critters and the Rosenhain & Lipmann Legacy. Could be a big help to those “Lords of the Rings” who want to read up more on it.

    P.S. there were another set or rings called Weeties Wiggle-Pic Rings (and pendant like badges) issued in Nabisco Weeties cereal in Australia in 1960 some seven years before Kellogg did them. Each had again different ring frame designs/types.

    blessings

    Craig L Hall

    2015/03/10 at 3:43 pm

  • From Jack Ford on Buying R&L Cereal Toys 1970 Funny Fringes

    Hi Tony

    I enjoyed your website. I too collect R&L cereal toys to add to my own, small childhood collection. I have a lime Gringe figure, in which you may be interested. I also have many excess pre-1970 R&L cereal toys. I would prefer swaps to straight sales so let’s communicate.

    Cheers

    Jack Ford

    2015/04/02 at 11:33 pm

    • From Tony on Buying R&L Cereal Toys 1970 Funny Fringes

      Hi Jack

      Glad you like the site. There is more to come. I’ll get in touch via email.

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/04/03 at 7:49 pm

  • From dawn on A Collector of Antique Toys

    hi there ,Today while cleaning our garage I found two cars made by Winna one is a racer has red paint and all wheels .the other is a car that was green I think ,not much paint on it after all theses years but in good condition ,wondering if they are collectable and worth offering them to a collectors ,hoping you can help me
    thank you happy easter dawn

    2015/04/03 at 8:27 pm

    • From Tony on A Collector of Antique Toys

      Hi Dawn

      Definitely collectable to me. I’ll be in touch via email.

      Thanks

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/04/03 at 8:34 pm

  • From Davideo on Other Diecast Toys

    Nice site and thanks for sharing pics and info. I have a Stagecoach BENBROS toy with the TV box (like the one you have pictured on your site)–both are in good condition–could you give me a general idea of their value or direct me to a reference/price guide for such toys?
    I have several others too and in similar condition. As a curator of a TV museum–I am interested in anything “TV”.
    Thanks again.

    2015/04/27 at 11:14 am

    • From admin on Other Diecast Toys

      Hi David

      I’ll get in touch via email to discuss pricing.

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/05/05 at 4:23 pm

  • From Debbie Swain on A Pope Product Diecast Buick Toy car

    Hi check out Gumtree for a rare diecast Buick by Pope. In Wellington Point Qld

    2015/04/30 at 6:43 pm

    • From admin on A Pope Product Diecast Buick Toy car

      Hi Debbie,

      http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wellington-point/collectables/diecast-buick/1077574734

      I assume it is yours!

      Nice, but a bit pricy.

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/05/05 at 4:25 pm
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