vintage toys

[V.C. Brunswick]

V.C., do you have this book yet? Very well done, even covers a few of the horse drawn Hook and Ladders.

I've seen it at the local hobby shop but don't have it. Here's some more shots of my 1:50 scale, 1973 vintage, American LaFrance ladder truck (Corgi #1143)

According to the Manfred Gihl book the real thing was made between 1947 and 1956. Interestingly enough, the two German fire engine books I have are signed by the author and inscribed to the books' original owner, a Buena Park, CA fire captain. And this is something I'd like to see, the Los Angeles Fire Department Museum also has a large collection of toy fire engines.

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

1960 Schuco Elektro Hydrocar Mercedes 220 SL
Not mine unfortunately. It's $1,895 on eBay! :eeek:

 

[Stearmen]

I've seen it at the local hobby shop but don't have it. Here's some more shots of my 1:50 scale, 1973 vintage, American LaFrance ladder truck (Corgi #1143)

According to the Manfred Gihl book the real thing was made between 1947 and 1956. Interestingly enough, the two German fire engine books I have are signed by the author and inscribed to the books' original owner, a Buena Park, CA fire captain. And this is something I'd like to see, the Los Angeles Fire Department Museum also has a large collection of toy fire engines.

Great photo of the extended ladder. I did not know, that of all the fire fighting equipment, the ladder trailers have the longest life. Some lasted for 50 years, with different tractors, and many modifications!

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

The David Cooke Collection, Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens,
Bressingham, Norfolk, UK

David Cooke gives a brief overview of the history of Dinky Toys.

[video=youtube;cF_GWUdH7l4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF_GWUdH7l4[/video]

 

[Stearmen]

The David Cooke Collection, Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens,
Bressingham, Suffolk, UK

David Cooke gives a brief overview of the history of Dinky Toys.

[video=youtube;cF_GWUdH7l4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF_GWUdH7l4[/video]

I had some Dinky's when I was a kid. I traded Matchbox cars to some of my friends who got them in England. I had a few friends with English mothers who married GIs. Mine were of course worn out by the time they went in the trash. Still, I wish I would have saved just one, for sentimental reasons!

 

[Shangas]

In storage, we have a set of...Hornby...model trains, I believe. My dad bought them years ago. I'm not entirely sure, but they must be about 25-30 years old by now.

 

[Jack Patch]

My father, r.i.p had an entire German train set from the 30's I used to play with as a kid. It has unfortunately though been lost to time. Hope to revive a vintage train someday, but lack the room at the moment.

My mother had some old tin Halloween decorations from the 50's. Have to see if she still has those.

 

[wireless man]

I collect lionels. Recently moved my collection into 5 rollaway toolboxes for safe storage. My collection is mostly 1950s and earlier.

Occaisionally i may find some other cool vintage toy. Just snagged an erector 10 1/2 set. Its going to the auction though. Last i need is another thing to collect.

 

[Stray Cat]

^^
Ah, memories:

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Dinky Toy MGM-5 Corporal Missile Vehicle, circa 1959

 

[Stearmen]

I collect lionels. Recently moved my collection into 5 rollaway toolboxes for safe storage. My collection is mostly 1950s and earlier.

Occaisionally i may find some other cool vintage toy. Just snagged an erector 10 1/2 set. Its going to the auction though. Last i need is another thing to collect.

All I can think about is the seen in The Thin Blue Line, where Rowan Atkinson reminiscing about playing with his Meccano set. A boy alone in his room, grasping his tool.

 

[wireless man]

A boy alone in his room, grasping his tool.

gasp!

 

[Stearmen]

gasp!

Found the quote from The Thin Blue Line on the Meccano set: "It makes me sad to see these children today, with their drugs and sex and music. They'll never know the joy a young lad can have, sitting alone in his room, with his tool in his hand, tightening his little nuts."

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Tin friction '56 Ford Ranchero by Bandai.

 

[Stearmen]

Tin friction '56 Ford Ranchero by Bandai.

Whats the elephant sticker on the side?

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Whats the elephant sticker on the side?

Actually, it's not a sticker. It's metal inlaid into the body and it says "Ford Lasts Longer." And here's some more shots of the Ranchero.

 

[Stearmen]

I can see that now. Incredibly well built!

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Tin Friction '53 Oldsmobile by Ichiko/Yonezawa

 

[Stearmen]

What a coincidence! I just finished watching My Classic Car, were Dennis took a 1953 Oldsmobile convertible out for a test drive. Nice find as usual, you never cease to amaze! Can't wait to see your next find.

 

[Derek Cavin]

True. Everything was metal -- no plastic. Toys felt solid.