Your Dinky collection is really growing! I like the Atlas Dinkies, but as there is naturally some overlap with my original Dinkies I wonder if I should continue subscribing. The DB5 was a nice surprise which turned up unexpectedly not long ago. Very nicely done, although the wheels don't quite match the originals. I must say that I don't mind little differences like that, unlike one online commentator I saw somewhere who blasted the Atlas models for having such unforgivable errors as missing ejector marks and minor casting variations which were incorrect for the colour modelled.
The Atlas DB5 makes a nice addition to my 2 Dinkies,as they have modelled the late version with cast rear lights instead of stickers. They even included the extra "UK" added before the patent details on the baseplate, which would also only appear on late issues, so perhaps they've been taking notes of those online complainers!
The next issue will be a bronze Zodiac, although I've received a pen with an apology that this model has been delayed.
RSSierra's Dinky Additions
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I picked the collection up yesterday, photo's below. All together what I was expecting, some outstanding items plus a few lightly playworn.
I had wanted a DB5 for what seemed like ages, then within 3 months I end up with 3, 2 original and 1 Atlas
The latest one will need repro headlight lens which are on their way.
Mercedes 600 Limo
Ford Zodiac
De Tomaso Mangusta
Jensen Intercepter FF
Volkswagen 1600TL
Jaguar E-Type
Cadillac Eldorado
Mercedes C111
Volvo 1800S
Commando Squad Box Set
I had wanted a DB5 for what seemed like ages, then within 3 months I end up with 3, 2 original and 1 Atlas
The latest one will need repro headlight lens which are on their way.
Mercedes 600 Limo
Ford Zodiac
De Tomaso Mangusta
Jensen Intercepter FF
Volkswagen 1600TL
Jaguar E-Type
Cadillac Eldorado
Mercedes C111
Volvo 1800S
Commando Squad Box Set
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Just like the DB5 I didn't have an example of the Dinky Mustang and in a couple of months I have 4, 2 X Plastic Box, 1 US Export box below and a Yellow version.
McLaren Can Am
VW Porsche 914
Chevrolet Corvette
Ford Transit Ambulance
Striker Anti Tank Vehicle
Superior Cadillac Ambulance
Lamborghini Marzal
Now the blistered models. I haven't been a fan of these, as the blisters are hard to stack, store and keep undamaged.
155mm Self Propelled Gun
McLaren Can Am
VW Porsche 914
Chevrolet Corvette
Ford Transit Ambulance
Striker Anti Tank Vehicle
Superior Cadillac Ambulance
Lamborghini Marzal
Now the blistered models. I haven't been a fan of these, as the blisters are hard to stack, store and keep undamaged.
155mm Self Propelled Gun
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Ford Escort Police
Ford Transit Fire in Metallic Red
Range Rover Ambulance
London Taxi
Range Rover
RAF Rescue Boat
Bell Police Helicopter
Ford Transit Accident Unit
Conveyancer Fork Hoist
Ford Escort
Mercury Cougar
Lotus Formula One Car. With unused stickers and instructions.
NSU
Johnston Road Sweeper with packing piece
Single Deck Bus, with instructions and stickers
Ford Transit Fire in Metallic Red
Range Rover Ambulance
London Taxi
Range Rover
RAF Rescue Boat
Bell Police Helicopter
Ford Transit Accident Unit
Conveyancer Fork Hoist
Ford Escort
Mercury Cougar
Lotus Formula One Car. With unused stickers and instructions.
NSU
Johnston Road Sweeper with packing piece
Single Deck Bus, with instructions and stickers
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Finally the unboxed from this lot:
SRN6 Hovercraft
Rolls Royce Phantom V
Range Rover
VW 1300
Matra 630
Jaguar E-Type
Range Rover Fire Chief
Mercury Cougar
SRN6 Hovercraft
Rolls Royce Phantom V
Range Rover
VW 1300
Matra 630
Jaguar E-Type
Range Rover Fire Chief
Mercury Cougar
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I also received a parcel from Copenhagen this week, Cheers Mick. Glad to have these in my collection!
Vauxhall Victor Estate
Citroen Dyane
French Dinky Military Ambulance
Rover 3500S Police
Tekno Ford D-Series Truck
Other arrivals included
Plymouth Belvedere
Woodie
Guy Flat Bed - Slightly more playworn than I usually like but these yellow versions are always expensive and this was about as much as a I was willing to pay for an example of this colour
Finally a selection of repaints of subjects I like.
2 X Leyland Octopus's, tailboard and Chain Truck
2 X Different Hub Connnaughts
2 X Different Hub Mercedes
Ford Escort
Finally an Atlas Dinky Studebaker Laitier
Vauxhall Victor Estate
Citroen Dyane
French Dinky Military Ambulance
Rover 3500S Police
Tekno Ford D-Series Truck
Other arrivals included
Plymouth Belvedere
Woodie
Guy Flat Bed - Slightly more playworn than I usually like but these yellow versions are always expensive and this was about as much as a I was willing to pay for an example of this colour
Finally a selection of repaints of subjects I like.
2 X Leyland Octopus's, tailboard and Chain Truck
2 X Different Hub Connnaughts
2 X Different Hub Mercedes
Ford Escort
Finally an Atlas Dinky Studebaker Laitier
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Glad to see those cars have found a good home!
I particularly like the early production issues of the 1960s models before details were deleted in cost cutting efforts. The panda Escort with uncommon black seats left over from the Dinky kits range seems to have the last issue of numberplates that I have seen from Dinky, with 1975 P suffix - no R plates made afaik. Most panda Escorts made have red seats with rubber tyres or white seats with speedwheels and numberplates ranging from G through to P suffix.
The Mercedes 600 seems to be the 3rd version without skinny numberplates or blue seats - cutting out chrome plating on bumpers on the 4th version, the last of the metallic red issues was sign of obvious decline.........
Dinky E type (especially early white issue) makes an interesting study alongside the Corgi version, both are nice enough to own in one collection but Corgi just has an edge imho
I particularly like the early production issues of the 1960s models before details were deleted in cost cutting efforts. The panda Escort with uncommon black seats left over from the Dinky kits range seems to have the last issue of numberplates that I have seen from Dinky, with 1975 P suffix - no R plates made afaik. Most panda Escorts made have red seats with rubber tyres or white seats with speedwheels and numberplates ranging from G through to P suffix.
The Mercedes 600 seems to be the 3rd version without skinny numberplates or blue seats - cutting out chrome plating on bumpers on the 4th version, the last of the metallic red issues was sign of obvious decline.........
Dinky E type (especially early white issue) makes an interesting study alongside the Corgi version, both are nice enough to own in one collection but Corgi just has an edge imho
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FANTASTIC, its as if I have found my old collection again, I had so many of those models shown in your pictures. Yes the Escort with Black seats is special and thanks for including the big Phantom V Rolls-Royce.
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A great selection of some of my favorite Dinky's from the late 60s / early 70s. I have most of these but unfortunately not in the same condition! I agree with the comments on the Escort Panda, I have never seen one of these before with black seats and guess it must have been one of the last produced.
One of the Mercedes 600 I have is the same colour as the one shown, with cream seats and no passengers but differs in that the rear lights and number plate are not painted but body colour. I guess this is the 4th type and an example of the cost cutting measures.
One of the Mercedes 600 I have is the same colour as the one shown, with cream seats and no passengers but differs in that the rear lights and number plate are not painted but body colour. I guess this is the 4th type and an example of the cost cutting measures.
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I've just picked up the 431 Guy Warrior wagon shown below. Box is tatty, but the truck with windows is better than the play worn one without windows that I already had.
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