Rob wrote:Hi Numi
Hope you are well. That is indeed a pre-production model and can also be found in a pale non metallic blue body with identical base to your model. It is catalogued under 46d Hot Chocolate, the USA edition model issued between 1981-1982.
All the best
Rob
Hi Rob,im fine thanks and hope u are too.Glad ure posting regularly cos we all learn a great deal from your posts.
Thanks for the info on this Big Blue Beetle.I might have to find a nice box for this specimen.Should it be #46 Hot Chocolate or #43 Dragon Wheels box?
Thanks again,
numi
johnboy wrote:All I know is that any models you post Numi must be special and I wish I knew more about them. Have you got any tips for a dinosaur?
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Thanks Jb, right now im unable to help until i become a dinosaur too...snap,crackle,pop
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numi
motorman wrote:Very well answered by Rob and Reg, I have nothing further to add other than congratulations Numi if you have added this to your growing prepro collection. Very nice.
Thanks MM.
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I quite hadnt known that this was a preproduction until i looked at the base and immediately knew that this was something special.It was about to get into the Church donation box thinking that it was the common Eastern type.
Thats another lucky find!
numi
fixer wrote:it has to be considered a pre pro even if only for the decals as there are several differences to production models
the yellow stripes across the roof and bonnet are wider the "American Racing Systems" script is in white instead of red and most obvious is Big Blue on the side being set square to the body and in a different font
http://www.cfalkensteiner.com/Matchbox/ ... prabpl.jpg
this link is borrowed from Christians site and shows the same base type listed as pre pro (from Mr Carr) it's actually shown in the Hot Chocolate page
I know this dosen't answer your questions Numi but it's as far as this old fellow can go
Thanks Reg,i appreciate all opinions & response from u.....ure a good man!
numi