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Re: Ghosthunter collects these...
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:09 pm
by YYS4BOB
Macdonald wrote:Ghosty, I thought I had a pretty good collection of yesteryear variations. I had no idea how many variations are available (80 for one model!!). Wish I could tap into your knowledge base. What is your go to guide? Cheers, Macdonald
I thought I was doing well with 37
Re: Ghosthunter collects these...
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:21 am
by Macdonald
Clearly he is the goto guide. Let's see. Maybe 100 Yesteryears with 80 variations each. 8000 variations!! How many left to go Ghosty! Try putting those variations in an electronic file!! Cheers, Macdonald
Re: Ghosthunter collects these...
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:35 am
by Fred7A
Those nine Y7 Rollers make a great display. I only have two in my collection (which isn't bad really as I don't collect Yesteryears!).
The gold on this has faded almost to silver, but it's a handy pen holder and wasn't exactly an expensive purchase at 30p.
Re: Ghosthunter collects these...
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:09 am
by GHOSTHUNTER
Macdonald wrote:Clearly he is the goto guide. Let's see. Maybe 100 Yesteryears with 80 variations each. 8000 variations!! How many left to go Ghosty! Try putting those variations in an electronic file!! Cheers, Macdonald
Thank's Mac, yes, sounds like a very daunting task, but I believe I am the right side of my collection to class it as very comprehensive and the few variations I am chasing these Days I can keep in my head.
Fred7A wrote:Those nine Y7 Rollers make a great display. I only have two in my collection (which isn't bad really as I don't collect Yesteryears!).
The gold on this has faded almost to silver, but it's a handy pen holder and wasn't exactly an expensive purchase at 30p.
Thank's Fred, I wish I had paid 30p for all my 'Giftware' models, that is some bargain, it may be faded but looks complete and displays very well.
Ghosthunter.
Re: Ghosthunter collects these...
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 8:47 am
by YYS4BOB
Still don't have one in a plain bottle. Nice.
Re: Ghosthunter collects these...
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 3:59 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Re: Ghosthunter collects these...
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 8:24 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Two more.
- MADE IN CHINA.JPG (48.68 KiB) Viewed 6062 times
One of many re-issues and versions of this popular model with installed radio unit.
- UNBRANDED HONG KONG.JPG (42.02 KiB) Viewed 6062 times
This can be found in several colours and marketed by a few companies including LUIS MARX from South Wales. The actual example pictured does not show any branding or logos on the base or packaging.
Re: Ghosthunter collects these...
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 8:27 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Some more Matchbox.
- Desk tidy #019, 1977-78.JPG (102.89 KiB) Viewed 6062 times
- 1st 'Duchy' issue.JPG (68.21 KiB) Viewed 6062 times
- 15 models here!.JPG (94.22 KiB) Viewed 6062 times
These were found in a carrier bag waiting for sorting and indexing to see which versions they are, so most have not been out of their box since new!
Re: Ghosthunter collects these...
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 8:43 pm
by Miller
It always great to find such untouched things!
Can i have the white ladder, please?
Re: Ghosthunter collects these...
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 8:47 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Sorry my friend, its not for sale...
Ghosty.