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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 Michael on Micro Models - Australia

    Hi, found a micro plane which has TAA on side, 2 props are missing, just wondering if this is a common or rare micro model

    2016/12/23 at 2:32 pm

    • From Tony on Micro Models - Australia

      Hi Michael

      It is the only aircraft that was modelled by Micro, although there was meant to be another one that never made it to production.

      The condition will determine price but they are relatively common in rough to average condition. Mint boxed is a rarity.

      cheers
      Tony

      2017/03/11 at 9:08 pm

  • From Laura Shepherd on Buying R&L Cereal Toys 1969 Neptunes Band

    Hi, I just sent you a general inquiry message about the R&L toys I have before I found this page which is more specific. Looks like I have about five of the ones you are looking for including the Saxy Salmon in Lilac and Octopussy Hepcat in Purple. If you are still interested I’d love to hear from you!
    Thanks,
    Laura

    2016/12/31 at 1:39 pm

    • From Tony on Buying R&L Cereal Toys 1969 Neptunes Band

      Hi Laura

      Yes, I am always looking for Cereal Toys. I think we may have discussed via email, but I have lost the thread. I will follow up soon.

      cheers
      Tony

      2017/03/11 at 9:06 pm

  • From Barbara Mihan on Cyclops Toys

    G’day Tony,

    Sorry to see that the Pedigree dolls shown on this web-site are still regarded as being made in the UK. This is not so as they were made by Moldex in Fairfield, Melbourne in 1965.
    For a fee, could a copy of the dolls be sent to me, please?.

    It is never mentioned that the Melbourne Micro Models were manufactured by Goodwood (Aust,) Productions.
    Catalogue references available.

    Barbara.

    2017/01/01 at 11:41 pm

    • From Tony on Cyclops Toys

      Hi Barbara,

      Thanks for the feedback. I will update the site information soon.

      cheers
      Tony

      2017/03/11 at 9:05 pm

  • From raymond buckley on Toy Talk

    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

    2017/01/04 at 10:42 am

    • From Tony on Toy Talk

      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

      2017/03/11 at 9:03 pm

  • From raymond buckley on Toy Talk

    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

    2017/01/04 at 11:10 am

    • From Tony on Toy Talk

      Hi Ray

      Thanks for the contact. I’d be interested in the photos and will contact you via email.

      cheers
      Tony

      2017/03/11 at 9:02 pm

  • From brian thompson on Micro Models New Zealand

    Am enquiring do you sell Micro toys

    2017/03/03 at 9:19 am

    • From Tony on Micro Models New Zealand

      Hi Brian

      I do have some items for sale from time to time as I get collections in and identify items that are duplicates in my collection.

      Let me know if there is something specific you are looking for.

      cheers
      Tony

      2017/03/11 at 9:00 pm

  • From Jean kelso on Blue Box Plastic Toys

    hi i have a Blue Box Clown Puppet hand painted he is in perfect condition but sadly his box is not would you be interested thanks Jeanie

    2017/04/24 at 8:52 pm

    • From admin on Blue Box Plastic Toys

      Hi

      Thanks for getting in touch. Yes i am always interested in buying old toys.

      I’ll send an email to you.

      Cheers
      Tony

      2017/04/24 at 10:03 pm

  • From Nola on 1969 Neptune and his Switched-on Seaweeders

    Hi, was there a drum playing seahorse in this series?

    2017/05/07 at 7:46 pm

    • From admin on 1969 Neptune and his Switched-on Seaweeders

      Hi Nola

      Yes. Happy Hippy Seahorse is the one I think you mean.

      Have a look at the King Neptune Band pages.

      cheers
      Tony

      2017/07/29 at 7:05 pm

  • From Bill on Australian Made Toys

    Hi Tony
    I was going to look at your collection of diecast toys and maybe small tin motor car toys but i could not get the camera icon (i assumed that youclick on) to open.

    I have about 30 Micro Austraalia toys but have just recently purchased a merrytoy silver Jeep and 2 Winna Toys (1 a car the other a red truck/lorry.

    Is your site still available to view?

    2017/06/06 at 6:21 pm

    • From admin on Australian Made Toys

      Hi Bill

      Sounds like a nice collection. My website photos have apparently gone missing. I’ll try to fix soon.

      cheers
      Tony

      2017/07/22 at 2:10 pm

  • From Anthony Austin on Ross Plastics

    I recently found a yellow kickboard at my local tip. The embossed whale on the top is that which Ross Plastics have literally used on their kickboards since the 1970’s. The wording above the whale is “Another West End Toy Reg. Des.” At the bottom, below the embossed rectangle (which would have had a sticker for the owner’s name) is “Warning Use Only Under Competent Supervision”. On the bottom it has 5 stream-lines and “Manufactured by Ross Plastics Pty. Ltd. Melbourne”.

    2017/07/09 at 3:11 pm

    • From admin on Ross Plastics

      Hi Anthony

      An interesting find. Not something I would collect but its good to know what else they made. Their kickboard was a registered in Australia asdesign number 198701694. I could not find any reference to West End Toys having a registered design so I assume that they meant registered to Ross Plastics. Although I am guessing they made different variations over the years.

      cheers
      Tony

      2017/07/22 at 11:12 am
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