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#4 Triumph Paper Weight
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 7:22 am
by matchboxrw
I guess the Triumph paper weight was made by Triumph. I don't think it was made by Lesney. Any info would be appreciated.
http://www.regularwheel.com/p340330733/ ... #h2b5e7680
http://www.regularwheel.com/p340330733/ ... #h24c262b6
Re: #4 Triumph Paper Weight
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:48 pm
by matchbox_n_molars
Is it marked on the base Steve? The paperweight model I have has the 'Transpalite' name on the base. I've never seen one with the Triumph in it.
Re: #4 Triumph Paper Weight
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 1:28 pm
by Moyboy
Definitely not Lesney or Transpalite. Transpalite red bases were a much more solid red and as far as I know have never seen one engraved with the name. I suspect made by a third party somewhere.
Re: #4 Triumph Paper Weight
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 5:35 am
by matchboxrw
matchbox_n_molars wrote:Is it marked on the base Steve? The paperweight model I have has the 'Transpalite' name on the base. I've never seen one with the Triumph in it.
No, it has no marking except for the word Triumph on the back wall. The guy thought it might be a salesman's piece. I know I have never seen another one like it. Any info would be appreciated.
Re: #4 Triumph Paper Weight
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 9:30 am
by matchboxkiwi
Never seen one of those before. It looks very clean. I know Transpalite had a lot of problems with air bubbles around the models.
Personally I think it's a piece of crap and should be sent to New Zealand straight away!!!!
Cheers Steve
Matchboxkiwi