WORLD RECORD MATCHBOX?

[motorman]

Check out this link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hystQuOIrks

O.M.G

[nickjones]

I was there and watched this sale, if you stop at 1.32 you can see forum member Marcel in the blue tee shirt.

[kwakers]

I have seen that Dumper in person and actually have held it. That will probably remain the highlight of my 50
+ year involvement with Lesney Toys. I am also echoing the opinion that it is one of the most collectible toys in existence! Nick got to feel the experience at that auction, and I am sure it will always live with him. I am very glad it was caught in a video, so we all can be just a bit jealous.......kwakers

[kwakers]

I have viewed the gentleman in the blue shirt's movements (Matchbox Marcel), and I believe the auctioneer missed his higher bid and thought Marcel was simply scratching his nose! What a shame the auctioneer missed that......LOL kwakers

[durangokid]

A great video and landmark event !
The collector from Japan who sold the model was at the annual MB "Gathering" in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA for the past two events the last 2 years. A very nice gentleman indeed and an outstanding ambassador for Matchbox collectors/hobbyists !

Bill

[MatchboxFreak]

Any ideas who bought this record prototype?
At the end of the news report they mention that the "anonymous bidder was a German".
Could it be that Harvey/ Hardy bought this piece of history too?
Let's hope it went to a good home.
Kurt

[nickjones]

Hardy got the proposed large scale Showmans engine wooden buck and diecast wheels etc but he did not get the large Dumper truck, I believe that went to live in New York.

[kay]

Here's a picture I took during the viewing before the auction started.



It still remains a mystery in which collection the model finally ended up.....
Kay

[jimgallegos]

Takyo will not be at the Gathering in 2014 but he and his wife will be back in 2015. This model is stunning.

[nickjones]

And such a pity there is only one survivor,