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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 Ross on A Collector of Antique Toys

    Hi Tony,
    I have a collection of Matchbox Kingsize and Majors, Corgi Commercials and a few Dinky and other diecast trucks I was looking to sell. If you are interested in this lot I can email some pictures to you.
    Regards Ross

    2015/05/23 at 11:25 am

    • From Tony on A Collector of Antique Toys

      Hi Ross

      It appears that your account is not accepting email. Not sure why.

      Yes very interested to see your models.

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/05/25 at 4:37 pm

  • From Les Collier on Other Diecast, Tinplate, and Plastic Toys

    Hi. I am trying to find some old dinosaur toys sold in Woolworths stores throughout the 1960’s. They were a set of eight dinosaurs in four colours, red, yellow, green & red (occasionally though rarely black or brown). The originals were made by USA company AJAX. These were Aussie copies made by Toltoys. The Oz versions had the scientific names along the spines. Often believed to be cereal figures though they are not. If you have any knowledge of these, please let me know. Les

    2015/06/11 at 11:09 am

    • From Tony on Other Diecast, Tinplate, and Plastic Toys

      Hi Les

      Interesting topic! Dinosaurs are not something I have come across, but given your description I will keep watch.

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/06/21 at 4:24 pm

  • From Crichton on Dinky Motorcycles

    I have seen 1 or 2 of those sidecar models in display cabinets in over priced shops. I must admit some years ago.
    I am interested in purchasing both.
    Do you have to contact’s who may be interested in sales ? Any production era will do Dinky Motorcycles & sidecar.
    sincerely Crichton

    2015/06/27 at 2:33 pm

    • From Tony on Dinky Motorcycles

      Hi

      These early Dinky bikes do not come up that often. If I come across any I’ll let you know.

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/06/27 at 7:00 pm

  • From Tony Lourensen on A Pope Product Diecast B-29 Aircraft

    Hi,

    I have a Pope Supa-Fort, exactly as in the photo on your site. All complete but with slight pitting etc, consistant with its age. I am willing to sell it for a reasonable price if you are interested.

    Regards
    Tony

    2015/07/03 at 9:22 pm

    • From Tony on A Pope Product Diecast B-29 Aircraft

      Hi Tony

      Thanks for getting in touch. Yes I am interested in the Pope Supa-Fort and will contact you via email.

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/07/04 at 4:44 pm

  • From tonia abbott on Corgi Toys

    Hi, we have 20+ vintage corgi cars we want to sell.. Most early 70s models.
    Is there any interest in buying them?
    Cheers

    2015/07/21 at 11:05 pm

    • From admin on Corgi Toys

      Hi Tonia

      Thanks for contacting me, I’ll be in touch via email.

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/07/22 at 9:40 am

  • From Lani on A Collector of Antique Toys

    Hi tony my father recently passed away and he was a BIG collector in hotwheels and matchbox cars he also has a few dinky and diecast cars as well apparently very rare I am looking to sell and wondering if your interested.

    Lani

    2015/07/27 at 3:48 pm

    • From Tony on A Collector of Antique Toys

      Hi Lani

      Thanks for contacting me. Yes I am always interested in buying diecast models and collections. I’ll be in touch via email.

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/08/08 at 3:34 pm

  • From glen on Corgi Toys

    Hi Tony mate i have a corgi 468 bus in NSWgovt livery i am thinking of selling it because i,ve been battling cancer for a bit over 3yrs and its sent us broke i no this bus is worth a bit but i want to ask you what is the best way to sell for the max amount i also have a few rare dinky but i ,m hoping to get enough money for the bus . The dinky,s are 22a and a24c 22g and a couple of french i have the complete set of the french dinky junior no.100 to no.106 these are just to give you an idea incase the bus is not the way to go i,d appreciate any help cheers Glen

    2015/08/09 at 6:50 pm

    • From Tony on Corgi Toys

      Hi Glen

      Hope the cancer is in remission and I wish you all the best for the future.

      Selling toys in the current market is possible but prices are not huge.

      However, the specific models you reference are certainly collectable.

      I’ll send you an email to discuss further.

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/11/08 at 3:33 pm

  • From Robert on VFL Footballers

    The name of the teams are stamped in the middle of their backs.

    2015/10/08 at 8:13 pm

    • From Tony on VFL Footballers

      Hi Robert

      Thanks for that info. I’ve had this one for some time and had never looked closely enough.

      It is a St Kilda player.

      Now that I know, I can go looking for some Melbourne players.

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/11/08 at 3:31 pm

      • From Hayden on VFL Footballers

        I have a red Melbourne player, no use to me except in trade perhaps?
        Hayden

        2016/03/16 at 8:32 pm

        • From Tony on VFL Footballers

          Hi Hayden

          Thanks, yes I would be interested. I’ll be in touch via email.

          cheers
          Tony

          2016/04/06 at 7:03 pm

  • From shane clarke on Walking Farmyard

    Hi, it was great to see these toys after 40 years. loved them as a kid and showed my kids, they were fascinated. thanks again 🙂

    2015/10/15 at 7:07 pm

    • From Tony on Walking Farmyard

      Hi Shane

      Yes, they are a lot of fun and reminders of a different era.

      Glad your kids enjoyed them, and hopefully we can inspire them to keep these bits of minor history alive.

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/11/08 at 3:29 pm

  • From Yasser zohdy on 1 - 75 E Series

    Hi,great site,i collect old Matchbox Cars mainly regular wheels,and i have some models with missing parts,i hope you can help me.my respect.

    2015/10/24 at 8:13 pm

    • From Tony on 1 - 75 E Series

      Hi Yasser

      I have a huge range of reproduction parts and tyres at my RecoverToy store.

      The easiest option is if you register an account at the recovertoy shop and place an order directly.

      While RecoverToy also sells on ebay, our on-line store has 4000+ line items with more added each month, many of which we will probably never promote on ebay.

      cheers
      Tony

      2015/11/08 at 3:28 pm
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