69B Bi-Color - Lucky or?
Re: 69B Bi-Color - Lucky or?
I found mine at an antique store in Lafayette, NJ.
Re: 69B Bi-Color - Lucky or?
If I and other veteran collectors don't share some of our Lesney history here in 2014 Lads, some of our points and facts could be lost forever. Besides, I enjoy rambling about our experiences 45 years ago with graphic detail while I search for my drink I sat down somewhere in the Cave 10 minutes ago.........LOL
The number of original two color Hatras has never been discussed here Kenn, but I would say they are common enough to have over 30 originals still surviving. I have seen at least 4 sell on EBay the last 6 years, one of which was from our own 'Tinman Joe', (His 2nd one?), at least one from a Dr's collection in a Vectis Auction, and perhaps one other that Alan 'Toyboy' carried around for sale for a while. With those ten I have seen or heard of that also includes our three and Kay's example, perhaps my 30+ estimate is a little low Kenn.
To find one of these in an Antique Shop Choobox sounds very exciting! To hear it was found in the New York/New Jersey area, the center of Bronner's territory, doesn't surprise me at all. I really believe all the two colors were mixed into cases he received of these Hatras, and I have yet to meet anyone having originally found theirs out of Bronner's distribution area. This two color Hatra variation I had the privilege to proudly introduce to the U.S. collector world in 1968 was, and always will be one of my favorite Lesney Toys. Can anyone tell......
kwakers
The number of original two color Hatras has never been discussed here Kenn, but I would say they are common enough to have over 30 originals still surviving. I have seen at least 4 sell on EBay the last 6 years, one of which was from our own 'Tinman Joe', (His 2nd one?), at least one from a Dr's collection in a Vectis Auction, and perhaps one other that Alan 'Toyboy' carried around for sale for a while. With those ten I have seen or heard of that also includes our three and Kay's example, perhaps my 30+ estimate is a little low Kenn.
To find one of these in an Antique Shop Choobox sounds very exciting! To hear it was found in the New York/New Jersey area, the center of Bronner's territory, doesn't surprise me at all. I really believe all the two colors were mixed into cases he received of these Hatras, and I have yet to meet anyone having originally found theirs out of Bronner's distribution area. This two color Hatra variation I had the privilege to proudly introduce to the U.S. collector world in 1968 was, and always will be one of my favorite Lesney Toys. Can anyone tell......
kwakers
Re: 69B Bi-Color - Lucky or?
My two-tone Hatra came from the States as well. (Has anyone found one anywhere else?)
As regards Toyboy's offering, I discussed it at some length with him about a year ago and we came to the conclusion that it was a fake. He then immediately removed it from his listings.
As regards Toyboy's offering, I discussed it at some length with him about a year ago and we came to the conclusion that it was a fake. He then immediately removed it from his listings.
Re: 69B Bi-Color - Lucky or?
Thats a lucky-find KM,undoubtedly a genuine factory specimen and in great condition too!KennewickMan wrote:New to the forum and really enjoy reading and learning. Returned to collecting a few months ago and found this on an on-line auction as part of a "beater lot" of 4. Normally, my luck definitely doesn't run this way, so I need to know...was I really lucky, or did I pick up someone's handiwork?
Congrats!!
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One cannot do much with all the monies in this world but can do much more if he strives toward contentment.