Created as a forum for all those who share a common interest in toy cars, Tales of Toy Cars has published as a webzine since 1998, specifically focusing on 1/55-1/72 scale models.
Now, with the advent of Web 2.0, it's here on Toy Collector as a blog, allowing for easier interaction between the writers and their readers, and rolling updates! As ever, comments and contributions from readers are welcome!
We are creating a new section for catalogues. It is still in testing mode and will eventually become its own section.
The 2009 Bub Catalogue (in German)
We are in the process of moving the archive over, while this is in process you can you can access it here. Please note that while the TOTC Search is excellent it is also slow (now 11 years old), waiting should be worth it.
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Nov 22
2009
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This article was initially published in May 2005.
1964 Porsche 901 #V234 (changed to 911)
Porsche has always built sport/GT cars and Siku has always built Porsches. The two just seem to go like beer and bratwurst. other diecast manufacturers have done many Porsche models. Other diecast
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Nov 21
2009
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Ertl's American Muscle in MiniaturePosted by Doug in Tales of Toy Cars, Cars |
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This article was initially published in January 2004.
1957 Chrysler 300C
1958 Plymouth Fury
1960 Ford Starliner
1961 Chevrolet Impala
1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty
1963 Chevrolet Bel Air
1963 Ford Galaxie 500
1964 Ford Thunderbolt
Shortly after the purchase of the Ertl Company by Racing
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Nov 21
2009
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This article was initially published in Septembre 2003.
Rapid Transit - Hot Wheels and 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda - Hot Wheels
For the past four years, Hot Wheels has offered an annual model that represents their concept of a modern version of a classic muscle car. The first is dated from 2000 and is
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Nov 19
2009
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The following article was initially published in November 2003 with images by Rob Gras, Bill Manzke, Dan Davis and Kimmo Sahakangas.
Astro 1 - Yat Ming
In the fall of 1959, the new American cars for 1960 were introduced. While there were many interesting models, two cars from Ford and Chevrolet were
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Nov 18
2009
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The following article was initially published in January 2005 and is a new version of a new article previously published in 1999 by Brian Willoughby and Doug.
DB2 - Matchbox
Aston Martin F1 - Matchbox
DB5 James Bond - Johnny Lightning
DB6 - Husky
DB6 - Corgi Junior
DB6 James Bond - Corgi
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Nov 18
2009
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3D Puzzle Chevy Bel AirPosted by RVREVO in Tales of Toy Cars, Other, Games and Puzzles, Construction, Cars |
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This be a 3D puzzle of a 1957 Chevy BelAir. Its one of my most favorite US Cars and so was lucky to get this particular 3D puzzle on my birthday a few years ago. Its made out of foamrubber pieces with the car printed on it on one side. The instructions are easy to follow, however, its not always easy to follow instruction to the letter. I found I had to improvise a little to get the same result.
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Nov 17
2009
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IrishPosted by jclevering in Tales of Toy Cars, Cars |
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I don't think there are that many Irish scale models in general.
This is a miniature made by Corgi of a CIE Scammell. CIE is(was) the Irish state-owned transport company. The vehicle actually exists and is on display at the National Transport Museum of Howth, Ireland.
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Nov 17
2009
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This article was initially published in January 2004 by Craig Mueller.
figure A
The following is meant to be an elaboration and continuation of the "Tales of the Toy Car" December 2003 issue article titled "AMT Pups & Tuffy and Jet Wheels by Mego". Most of what is known about these brands was
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Nov 16
2009
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This article was initially published in December 2003 by Craig Mueller and Doug, images by Rob Gras .
AMT Pups, Mego, Tuffy and Jet Wheels are not names that compete with Matchbox, Hot Wheels or Corgi in the world of toy cars but that was their original intention. In about 1967, AMT (founded as
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Nov 15
2009
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The following editorial was initially published in November 2002 and reflects the personal thoughts of Doug relating to our common hobby of miniature cars. It is intended to generate discussion
1973 Pontiac Grand Prix by Mini Lindy, Is it worth the $15 I decided to pay?
In looking at the toy car
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