Forum: Lesney Through Tyco - 1970 - 1996

I stumbled across this one by total suprise at this weekends flea market. The only thing I know about it, that it comes from a twopack. It is the first one I have seen. http://s3.up.picr.de/5143164.jpg http://s4.up.picr.de/5143165.jpg other finds

Hi XR7 Cougar the scarcity I think that this not only applies to the Blue 71 Wrecker, but also to the Miltary models, I have looked for these models with the Silver hub caps, but I only see Black hub caps, this is the only model I have that has both type of hub caps. ...

I'm still going through my late fathers collection and have recently come across this bus. I didn't notice it at first. As you can see it has the 'Baron of Beef' labels on one side, but the other is completely different. Has anyone seen anything similar or have any information regarding it. I...

Hello fellow Matchbox fans, It's been a while since I posted. I just found a mint copy of the circa 1970 "Crash" game. Including all the cards, rules, dice, and four mint Superfast cars. The box is in VGC. Two of the Superfast models have unusual colors. It has the Ford Mustang (without the...

have this today.....box is a little crushed.. model good.. only 2 little chips http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff36/masattio/PICT2916.jpg Oscar

I might have passed on this SF41, because of the damage. Then I noticed the base... http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h226/petersfish/DSC01041.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h226/petersfish/DSC01042.jpg Is this colour rare on a SF GT? I was unaware of it. Thanks, Andrew

I started to photograph my collection and while looking closely at the pictures I noticed one of my Chevy T-Roof has the base from 62-D Corvette. In addition to number "62" in baseplate, the rear axle braces are also different from normal 40-C baseplate (they are as they are in 62-D):...

Hi Guys I picked this up this morning and have not seen anything quite like it before. It is by Matchbox, made of plastic with screwed metal base. The base is marked Matchbox - Lesney Products USA 1982 - Made in Hong Kong. Anyone know the facts behind this one - any other similar cars ?

http://up.picr.de/5006905.jpg PS-2 in action... http://up.picr.de/5028377.jpg http://s1.up.picr.de/5028378.jpg http://s2.up.picr.de/5028379.jpg

I know Yorkie69 posted the G7 set in an earlier post so here is the Commando set. I love the art work. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/Mattp79/2010_09020001.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/Mattp79/2010_09020002.jpg ...

Got these today... http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq231/medicman02/DSC00339.jpg http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq231/medicman02/DSC00334.jpg

Got this a while back too,looks like whoever drew the picture on the box might have been eating the soap at the...

Here are more presents from the postie. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/Mattp79/2010_08310001.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/Mattp79/2010_08310002.jpg Needed this EMS Ambulance to replace an existing one I already have. The one I bought earlier had a short and curly hair...

Hi,some track...

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Picked these up a while ago,wondered if anybody else had some.......:confused:http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/raa185/2009_11260002.jpghttp://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/raa185/2009_11260001.jpghttp://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/raa185/2009_11260019.jpg

Hi,this is the later car ferry set,the G17........:Dhttp://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/raa185/2010_08310085.jpghttp://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/raa185/2010_08310086.jpghttp://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/raa185/2010_08310087.jpg

This is the only streaker set i have.............:Dhttp://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/raa185/2010_08310047.jpg

Does anybody know how old it is :confused: It has a solid onyx base and so ive been told it is gold plated...

Is anybody (perhaps Christian :)) able to advise in what year the MB143 Command Vehicle changed from a metal to a plastic base? I am thinking either 1985 or 1986. Thanks in advance,

Here is the newest member in my Hitch-n-haul fleet !! Yes I said Hitch - n - haul !! I was surprised when I bought this model what it said on the package. I though the TERM : Hitch-n- haul was a Mattel name, but in fact it is not !! It is a Lesney SF . made in England term . They...

Hello Everyboy,Got this sealed trade pack of 6 carded,un-opened no 54 personnel carriers,looks like it may have been for export as the printing on the back of the cards is in...

I remember at a toyfair in York that someone was selling a small cardboard counter display that held 30 or so boxed Matchbox superfast models from the 1970's. Does anyone own these or have pictures? The one I saw had a picture of the Holden pickup and Skip Truck on the header card. Ive seen another...

Dont know whether these are genuine:confused: Dont know what year they were made:confused: They are for a child 4-5 years of age...:freak:http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/raa185/2009_11260003.jpghttp://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/raa185/2009_11260004.jpg

Post came today and I was jumping up and down at the letter box when he rang the bell. Here is what he brought me. Lamborghini Marzal with silver painted base. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/Mattp79/2010_08260001.jpg Pi Eyed Piper with blue glass....

Hi Just wanted to show this one i got today A Wildcat Dragster with a yellow base - does not seem repainted as i only ever thought that they all had green bases??:confused: Unfortunately a little playworn and also has a loose rear axle - seems like the plastic pins holding the axle might be...

I got these today....:D Towtruck has some wear, but otherwise good http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq231/medicman02/DSC00245.jpg Regular wheels - near mint condition http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq231/medicman02/DSC00244.jpg Transitional wheels - also very near mint...

So I took a bit of a gamble on OFAS and purchased this lot of cars described to be in good condition. The Hariy Hustler with purple windows is an obvious nice one in the lot, but what really caught my eye was the 59B firechief car. If I squinted real hard I could imagine that it may have thin...