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Feb 04
2010

World's First Dedicated Corgi Toys Guide

Posted by dinky in DinkyCars

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World's First Dedicated Corgi Toys Guide



http://www.dinkysite.com/#/dinky-books/4531840656

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360222995648


The 148 page corgi guide is the only dedicated publication providing values on Corgi Toys produced from 1956-1985 and includes the most

Jan 08
2010

Dinky 25v Bedford Cab

Posted by Nobleco in DinkyCars

Nobleco

I have been working on the cabs for the Dinky 25v Bedford Refuse truck. This cab was used for a number of different models and I have discovered, I am sure not for the first time, that there are some significant casting changes. Mostly in the rear section. The front end is different where the bumper ends. Look at the photos and you will see what I mean.

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Dec 16
2009

Dinky Toys 25H Restored and 250 Compared

Posted by RVREVO in DinkyCars

RVREVO

It took a while but here they are at last. A few years ago I had a great find, the Dinky Toys 250 Streamlined Fire Engine, with original tattered box and knobbly tires. This was depicted on the box aswell although I didn't realise the significance of this until much later. Apart from paint scuffs the truck appeared mint, especially the chassis. It had, however, the ladder and bell missing, but I managed to find some at the Aussie site 'Recovertoy'.

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Oct 25
2009

Toy Guides - Dinky Toys 75th Anniversary Toy Price Guide

Posted by dinky in DinkyCars

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UK's First Dedicated Dinky Toys Guide


http://www.dinkysite.com/#/dinky-75th-anniversary/4535379676


Published by the highly respected Toy Price Guide Company to mark the 75th Anniversary of Dinky this 100-page A5 booklet is the only dedicated guide on the market and includes concise sections

Oct 25
2009

NEW RAMSAY'S DIECAST GUIDE - 13th EDITION (Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Budgie)

Posted by dinky in DinkyCars

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Dinky/Corgi/Matchbox/Budgie
New Ramsay's Guide for 2009 [Pre-Order]

http://www.dinkysite.com/#/dinky-corgi-price-guide/4525362067


Following the release of the 12th Edition in October 2007, the December 2009 release (13th Edition) promises to offer up-to-date price references and a host of new

Oct 25
2009

Dinky Toys 149 Sports Cars Gift Set

Posted by dinky in DinkyCars

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Dinky Toys 149 Sports Cars Gift Set


The Dinky Sports Cars in Racing Finish. Gift Set of 5 cars.

Sunbeam Alpine Sports, MG Midget Sports, Austin Healey 100 Sports, Aston Martin DB35, Truimph TR2 Sports. Advertised in the September 1958 Meccano Magazine.

On sale between 1957 and 1959. The

Oct 20
2009

To Play Again by Holly Farrell

Posted by hfarrell in DollsDinkyBears and Soft Toys

hfarrell


I am a Still Life painter.  Initially,  I really wanted to be a Folk painter, to paint canvases that were primitive (I'm self-taught) but would somehow reflect who I was or what I was feeling.  My only problem was that I had no idea who I was and I realized that, at the time, the majority of my

Sep 21
2009

Dream Toy Jobs: Jim Noble, Diecast Spare Parts & Restoration

Posted by LaToya in Dream Toy JobsDinkyCars

LaToya

Jim Noble is better known as our very own Nobleco, one of the moderators in our diecast discussion forums, and first Toy Collector poster to pass the 1000 posts mark.

But in addition to being an asset to this site, Jim also has his own site at www.DinkyToyGuy.com and an eBay store where he deals

Sep 16
2009

The Early French Studebaker Trucks

Posted by Tateman in DinkyCars

Tateman

Dinky Studebaker TruckSoon after the Ford came the Studebaker range later in 1949. As far as we know the first moulding never appeared with the cast-in hook but is certainly known with metal wheels - again very scarce. Just as the Ford mould was quickly updated, so was the Studebaker.25K (type 2)

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Sep 04
2009

Pre-war Dinky Toys made from mazac: the horrible, shocking truth.

Posted by mazac1 in Tales of Toy CarsFigures and Toy SoldiersDinkyCars

mazac1

I am an art director with over 25 years experience and in that time I have worked with many photographers to create memorable and interesting images.

I'm always on the look-out for new challenges, so when I was given access to a superb collection of pre-war Dinky Toys to use as the subject

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