New 49a This week.

[matchboxtom]

Just got the top one this week for $3

Small Grey Plastic Wheels; Metal Rollers


Large Grey Plastic Wheels; Silver Rollers


Two Different Black Plastic Wheels



Looks like I still need metal front wheels

[matchbox_n_molars]

Like most of us Tom, you'll still need to be looking for that elusive gray plastic roller variation.
But seriously Tom...... $3.00 for a mint boxed vintage MATCHBOX Toy! How are you sleeping at night? You stole it!
Nice lineup my friend!
Will we see you in Albuquerque in July? Bob and I have missed you on our Albuquerque tours.

[jimgallegos]

That is the thrill of collecting. What a bargain. They are few and far between but looks like you scored. Hope you will be joining us in July. Email me matchb0x1@aol.com

[kerbside]

A very nice line up Tom, here is the one you are missing the one with the Grey Plastic Rollers. To get this one I had to exchange it for a Red Wheel Corgi Batmobile. But it was worth it to me.



George T.

[pkp448]

Can you help with the code on this 49a shown on the left and top in the photos (shown with a 49a5 for comparison)? This is like Nick's code 10, but with no ejector ring and axle platform forward.




Thanks,
Bill

[nickjones]

Can you help with the code on this 49a shown on the left and top in the photos (shown with a 49a5 for comparison)? This is like Nick's code 10, but with no ejector ring and axle platform forward.




Thanks,
Bill

Hi Bill, I don't think that fits into the variation table, could it be an unlisted?.

[pkp448]

Just received the 49a on the left with a different decal. Does anyone have any information on this decal? Both models shown are unlisted--like Nick's code 10 but with no ejector ring and axle platform forward.

[johnboy]

I've not seen that before, my first guess would be an after-factory application because these decals were so commonly used by kids years ago on all sorts of models. Might be wrong though. Is that a very feint circular decal residue left of the star or maybe an illusion? It did remind me of one I used to own. I think it was probably tampered with judging by the messy circle outline visible around the star rather than a decal error.

[pkp448]

....Is that a very feint circular decal residue left of the star or maybe an illusion?....

Johnboy,

I can't see any reside, must be an illusion. When comparing stars, this star is about 2mm smaller than the normal star/circle decal and appears a little brighter white.

Bill

[nickjones]

Hi Bill.
I would have to agree with John, It does look like a decal from a model kit was used on this model.