Atlas Dinky Toys UK issues

I too queried with Atlas the sequence of UK releases, as I found that I kept seeing ones I had not received eg Volkswagen PTT, Volvo 122S, Auto Union, Dodge green/black. I was told not to worry as models are shipped as stock allows, but I would receive all in due course, and to ignore the numbering. So far I have 01 Mini 02 Bedford 03 TR3 pink 04 T-bird blue 05 Packard green 06 VW PTT 07 Kapitain yellow 08 Mercedes racer 09 Zephyr two tone blue 10 Atlantic 11 ID19 Break 12 GPO van 13 Buick Roadmaster grey 14 Morris Oxford 15 190SL cream 19 Jaguar XK120 grey/yellow. They came in an odd order and I look forward to receiving 16, 17, 18........... Just to add confusion the Certificate with the Jaguar is numbered 19 but the invoice slip says 19 is a Volvo......? I received the Buick and 190 SL in November, the Merc racer in Dec, and the Jag in Jan, if that helps.

Townie, Thank you for your answer, Yes Atlas are a lousy lot of incompetent and unpolite people. Be very careful with them, never give them your credit card number, they are not dishonest but so incompetent that I have ordered two sets of Simca 5 in July, the cheques which I sent in payment have been cashed on Sept. 10 and today January 14 2015 when calling on a pay phone I learn that only one set has been sent. Buyers beware. It is possible to know in which order the models should be received with the numbers printed on the box. This is the number for the 190 SL : 4 659 115 The last two digits give this order. In this case 15th. for the 190SL. The number on the invoice is the order in which they are sent to you and this can be different from the number on the box. Can you please confirm the box numbers for : 23C Mercedes racing car

Finally getting around to posting pics of the Leyland Esso Tankers, nothing wrong with these!

Latest arrivals : 23A - Auto de course. This one will certainly be part of the English issues in a different colour and with rubber tyre. 25JJ - Camion Ford 'Calberson'. 500 - 1966 2cv Citro

The model issued this week is the ref. 1426 Alfa Romeo Carabo Bertone. The base plate from my Meccano model (below) is different, it has a rectangular recess which the Atlas model does not have. Does this mean that some Meccano models were made without the recess or that once more Atlas did not make an exact copy ? About the hubs, Atlas has a lot to improve The Meccano Carabo is the green one, the Atlas is yellow. The diameter of the post is smaller than the diameter of the hole in the base. This explains why the post is always leaning. What ever I do, it will not stand straight up. The most simple things can not be done properly by Atlas !

Received yesterday, Ref. 525 Commerciale 404 Peugeot with foldable rear seat back. and Ref. 24N Citro

Jacques You keep calling Atlas 'incompetent' 'liars' 'inefficient' 'inconsistent' etc. etc. etc. But you continue to PROMOTE their products on this site WHY????????????????? Dave

Jacques, I wonder why you wish to continue receiving them anyway! Throw them away before unpacking them and stop muttering ... Kind regards, Jan

Jacques This forum is ALL about TOYS, it is supposed to be FUN and ENJOYABLE. Let's get back to the REAL REASON for us being here and ENJOY OURSELVES. Recently I TWICE sent you a series of Hi-Res photographs of a Dinky toy on behalf of a colleague, you have not even acknowledged receiving them let alone said thank you, perhaps you should look somewhere else before criticising other people. Dave

I do not collect the garbage made by NOREV for Atlas for myself but for a british member of DTCA. I would not have any in my collection. If I post these models on this forum, it is to show the poor quality of this production and to put things right when Roulet gives false information. It is Roulet's habit to state what is for his profit and not what should be. Atlas and Roulet must be known for what they are. If you are not interested in this thread, do not look at it, many DTCA members who never post watch it and may apreciate this information. David I do not think that I promote Atlas's products by showing the appalling quality of their products which are an insult to the Meccano people who produced much better products over fifty years ago without to-days technology. I have written to you to say that I have not received the pictures that you said you sent, I specified my email address and have not received any answer. You may have sent a second batch to the old address again, please check that you have deleted any address starting with jacquesdujardin@.... So please keep your rude comments for your self. As far as courtesy is concerned, after your recent background behaviour, you do not have any lessons to give. So again please keep your rude comments for your self.

I'm reminded of an old adage..... If you don't have anything positive to say don't say anything at all. Jacques you are jamming down our throats a constant diatribe against these models. I would suggest rather than us not read this thread you desist from bagging models which don't live up to your historic marques ideals. These are replica's of vintage toys...Most people see them as such. Considering price point, subject and desirability before adding to their collection or not. Each to their own. Forcing what is becoming an unwelcome set of opinions on the rest of the members by pure force of will does not lead to a positive experience for anyone. My two cents (pence) worth. I will not be drawn in any further.....

Jacques I sent the images to the only e-mail address I had for you. You then advised me of a new address. This is now the only address on my system. Neither of the e-mails have bounced back to me so they have been delivered somewhere. Dave