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Re: zBret -Bottom of the Barrel finds

Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:07 pm
by MatchboxFreak
Congratulations zBret on this red driver, red shovel 43b.
I've always been fond of this version since my childhood model was red driver red shovel.
Kwackers finally sold me one to replace my childhood toy which went missing decades ago. (Thank you Kwackers.)
Enjoy!

Re: zBret -Bottom of the Barrel finds

Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:31 pm
by zBret
Thanks Kurt :)
It's always nice to acquire one that one has memories of. Was like that for me too, when I was finally was able to find a 20c taxi in yellow/orange, with a red interior- the interior color that I remember the one from my childhood days had.
Funny how we remember such particulars from long ago.

zBret

Re: zBret -Bottom of the Barrel finds

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2016 4:41 pm
by zBret
Happily added this 5e Lotus Europa in pink and sporting G3 labels to my lot.
It was a true Bottom of the Barrel find at 79p :D
Just have to find the G3 labeled 56c BMC now to complete the set.

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zBret

Re: zBret -Bottom of the Barrel finds

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2016 4:50 pm
by johnboy
zBret wrote:Happily added this 5e Lotus Europa in pink and sporting G3 labels to my lot.
It was a true Bottom of the Barrel find at 79p :D
Just have to find the G3 labeled 56c BMC now to complete the set.

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zBret
I like these with labels, you can't beat a good bargain :D

Re: zBret -Bottom of the Barrel finds

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2016 5:17 pm
by motorman
Congratulations Gene that is bargain basement prices mate.

Re: zBret -Bottom of the Barrel finds

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:07 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Don't see may of those and what great prices for such unusual models, great find zBret.

Ghosthunter.

Re: zBret -Bottom of the Barrel finds

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 9:21 am
by zBret
Added these two, to my small Budgie collection
The harder to find green chassis version of the 22 Crane Truck and an Orange Cab 24 Refuse Truck
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They join my small fleet of other Budgie Bedford TK's, which include the 23 Cement Mixer, 22 Crane Truck -Orange chassis and the 25 Cattle Truck
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Still on the hunt for the 21 Tipper

zBret

Re: zBret -Bottom of the Barrel finds

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 11:57 am
by johnboy
Very nice indeed zB, I like this range. I've got a little collection of these packed away somewhere, not as nice as yours, I'll have to get them out.

Re: zBret -Bottom of the Barrel finds

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 12:11 am
by zBret
Yes JB drag them out and blow the dust off them, would like to see them.
I like the TK Budgies as they are quite colorful and recall having a few as a kid.
Nicholas Martin who I believe is a member on our forum here has a nice webpage on Budgies
with lots of info on the different models.
http://www.diecastvintagetoys.co.uk/

zBret

Re: zBret -Bottom of the Barrel finds

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 12:49 am
by BillF
Very nice finds. I have a handful of Budgies in my collection.I like these. Thanks for sharing.

Bill