welcome back and glad u r better...

i am starting and have none diecast yet as tough ot find a conv one... espically in my cool blue color

 

Bobbie,
Shoot me your address again. I've purged my PMs and I don't have it anymore. I've got an extra set (red and blue) that I'll send you.


Ditto, Me too.

Welcome back.

 

I'm pretty sure I still have one of these left in the blue. If you're interested, shoot me a PM.

 

I've been looking for a company that produces a 1:18th scale die cast model of the 2007+ (R56) MINI Cooper in Chili Red with a white top and NO sunroof. 5-star blaster wheels would be a bonus. Gee, I'm not TOO picky, am I?

I found one called Kyosho that produces one in silver and green, but not in red. Can anyone help?

 

Got this Xmas ornament recently in London. It's painted glass I believe.

 

Kentiki - that's so cool! Is there any info on it for ordering long-distance? >Although, it WOULD be a good excuse to go back to London....

 

I actually got it at the Tower of London gift shop! I haven't seen it anywhere else. You could see if they have a website. I think I'll check that out also.

Ken

 

For anyone that is still looking, I picked up 2 each of the red and blue Italian Job 1:87 Maisto's this weekend. You want one (or more) pm me.

 

Jada (aka Dubs) makes a decent R56 that's not to pricey.
I got one from here for $13.49 + shipping. But not with your rims.

 

Thanks for the information, ChubbyChecker. That's a good find. I'm not too keen on the wheels, but for that price I could pick one up and get replacement wheels from my local hobby shop.

 

Wow, what do you know? Here's the MINI ornament, page 2:

http://www.historicroyalpalaces.com/...s=Mini&x=0&y=0

 

That's a very cool discovery, Kentiki. Thanks for sharing the link.

I could hang that from my rear view mirror! I would hang it on my Christmas tree, but I stopped putting up trees years ago. Apartment dwelling has it's limits.

But while I'm on the subject, let me share a pic of a display case I have of some other wonderful BRITISH imports: my Space:1999 Eagle Transporter die casts.



Given my track record, I'm going to HAVE to devote a shelf to a MINI diecast collection!

 

Still no R56 S's in Dark Silver anywhere huh?

 

i found these ..anyone interested?

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=150840

 

That's awesome!! Thanks for sharing.

Thank goodness it comes in 1:24. I've limited myself to 1:18 or 1:64 because of my limited space. As cool as this is, I'm not as tempted. LOL!

AWESOME COLLECTION!! I loved that show when I was a kid. I had the biggest crush on the girls with the purple hair:

 

Too cool. Yeah, actually "UFO" ran in 1969-1970. I think the purple wig was part of the moonbase personnel's required uniform. The UFO and the Interceptor appear on the bottom shelf, while the Eagles of various configurations occupy the upper shelves.

"Space: 1999" didn't have any purple-haired beauties, but it did feature a woman who could transform into any kind of insect or animal. And it had some amazing special effects!

As you probably know, Brit Gerry Anderson and wife Sylvia produced these shows, along with The Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, and other "supermarionation" shows featuring a bunch of puppets. S:99 and UFO were their first live-action sci-fi shows.

 

found the Italian Job 1:64 at walmart today only red and blue.

 

any [p ics?

 

AWESOME collection! Moonbase Alpha out.

 

Yours are in the mail as well. Sorry it's taking so long. I put your package in my boot and forgot about it.

 

Thanks DD.

 

I FOUND A NEW ONE AT WALMART!!


(pic from ebay - not mine)

 

Great! I'm now 3 or 4 behind, I think. My Wal-Mart has LOUSY selection, and I live 50 miles from other major chain stores.

 

Found this brand that I've not heard of before at Colpar Hobbies in Aurora (Denver), Colo. and bot it for $3.20. I have not seen this brand before, but there is a Dutch website. Can't find the scale, but it seems like about 1:45 (slightly larger than Matchbox). Average detail but better than average wheels and tires (IMO).

 

Off-topic, but there's also a MINI mug on the first page...