Best Finds of 2013

[Superfast7]

My best find of 2013 was this forum, plus my # 64 green MG 1100 superfast with box.
it and the box are ruff around the edges just like me.

[nickjones]

Can I ask the person that won the Lipkin tank transporter, Did it come with a load? ie tank.

[Dr Jazz]

Tomorrow is last day for votes, there are still time

[kwakers]

I would only vote for Nick's green 23B Caravan, which is my favorite because I bought it from his collection! I'll leave myself out of it in that category to be fair to all!. My 'Other' favorite was the Silver Plated large Coach if anyone wants to add that for me today along with their votes. I purchased one from Tim last year that is my first, but the one at the site here is just so Mint and spectacular, I love it. kwakers

[Idris]

So, February is upon us, and the results are in:
Category 1: pre-1970 Lesney
- Moko bulldozer in orange:1
- Large Coronation coach: 1
- 15b GPW: 1
- 20a with spare wheel:
- 23c BDCB:
- 23b in metallic green (x2!): 3
- 26a SPW:
- 36c Opel Diplomat, grey engine, painted bonnet underside:
- 46a in dark green without valance reinforcement: 1
- 50a in red/white with SPW (x2!):
- 52a in red with spoken wheels:
- 67b in purple: 3
- 68b in turquoise:
- 72a with 4 x yellow hubs:
- 45 tread GPW M2a:

Category 2: everything else:
- 8f Rover in yellow:
- SF18e Field Car:
- SF22c blister packed with silver trim:1
- 24d Team Matchbox in yellow:
- SF21d with bumper slot:
- SF32c with red cab and BP labels: 5
- SF33c in dark bronze:
- 45c in non-metallic green: 1
- 48d with “Sambron” tampo:
- 75c Rolomatics prototype: 1
- Pre-war Dinky LNER mechanical horse:
- Post-war Dinky Alvis with pre-war components:
- Dinky Vanguard in maroon:
- Albuquerque gathering bus:
- Lipkin Antar tank transporter: 2

Joint winners in Category 1 are the 23b in metallic green (proposed by Nick and Kwakers) and the RW 67b in purple (proposed by Jeff aka Lrrp59), whilst Category 2 has a clear winner with the SF32c with red cab and BP labels (proposed by Dr. Jazz).
As I said at the beginning, no prizes, but the owners of the above can all revel in the guilty pleasure of owning a rare model coveted by their peers!

Shall we do this again for this year?

[nickjones]

Shall we do this again for this year?

Yes!.

[motorman]

Oh if you insist!!!

[Dr Jazz]

yes:) with a prize

[Idris]

If we're going to do this again this December, are people happy with the two categories? If not, please feel free to make alternative suggestions.

[kwakers]

To involve other members Idris, based on the fun we had this year, would categories for different makes be worth a try? Huskys, Dinkys, Corgi, Yesteryear, King Size might expand the 'Other Toys' category and show some nice unexpected interests among some members not Lesney oriented. We have time to kick it about, everyone enjoyed last year's 'Show'. kwakers