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Re: "MATCHBOX" copies etc.

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:38 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Here are Two boxes with some of the models identities from the 'D' number range...
Models 26 to 58.jpg
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Models 47 to 68.jpg
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...do any of those models appear as "Matchbox" originals?

GHOSTHUNTER.

Re: "MATCHBOX" copies etc.

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:51 pm
by leonty24
The discription of some of the models certainly match MATCHBOX models by name but without
visuals it will be hard to define as to whether they are direct coppies, the dump truck that i
have has the No P130.
Dave

Re: "MATCHBOX" copies etc.

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 6:05 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Here is a link to what on the face of it seems to be a good 'ZEE' website...

...http://www.zylmex.com/sitemap.html ...

...worth a look!

GHOSTHUNTER.

Re: "MATCHBOX" copies etc.

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 6:33 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
For a slightly better view of the images on the above 'ZEE' website, click on the settings box at top right corner of your screen and an options menu will drop down. Here you can Zoom in or out, but remember to put it back to normal as everything else will likely be too big on your screen.
Zoom your screen..jpg
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Ghosty.

Re: "MATCHBOX" copies etc.

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 6:49 pm
by leonty24
Thanks for your info will do some browsing a little later on

Dave

Re: "MATCHBOX" copies etc.

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 5:09 pm
by nickjones
Very interesting, Zylmex made some nice models, My favourite has to be the Supervan which was based on a real vehicle and featured in the film 'Supervan', But the 'Firebirds' are a copy of the Thunderbirds, The army hospital items from the Mash set are nice but I have to wonder who would have actually gone out and bought the latrine set.
Here son, I bought you a present,......Oh Sh*t.

Re: "MATCHBOX" copies etc.

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:09 pm
by motorman
Did you not build a similar looking vehicle a few years ago Nick. I seem to recall some images you posted on the old forum of a rather futuristic looking project you were working on?

Re: "MATCHBOX" copies etc.

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:25 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Yes, I remember that and I have found a picture of it with a Young Nick standing by the front, shame we can't see more of the Van and I don't think Nick should have had that Mastouche, but he had nice Legs then...
A younger Nick Jones.jpg
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Ghosty.

Re: "MATCHBOX" copies etc.

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:43 pm
by motorman
Your right Ghosty....Nick was a bit of looker in his day! :lol:

Re: "MATCHBOX" copies etc.

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 10:19 pm
by johnboy
Was that photo before the op or after?