New arrivals

And I still have to find that blue one, Richard! The other day the models below came in. All very common and affordable models, but in very nice condition, in order to replace poorer examples in the collection.

The postman arrived with a postvan today. The second - larger - parcel contained a first proof example of my home made Dinky calendar for 2020, this time celebrating my 40th Dinky collecting anniversary. The photo a bit dull because of the very dull weather ... Kind regards, Jan

after months of hard labour, I managed to find something to swap for this superb early production 24h. Just got it yesterday. servimg.com/view/11645043/1322 ]

Nikolaz As you write, S U P E R B. Congratulations.

Exceptional beauties, Erwan, thank you very much for sharing! Kind regards, Jan

Hello thanks to you. Jan, it's a nice D3A you got, it looks pristine !

Sales of some of my replaced models at yesterday's Houten fair went that successful, that I could not let this absolute bargain go: French Dinky Toys no. 811 Caravane de campin (1959-1963), the second state with finely ribbed roof. Kind regards, Jan

Few days in the south and when I am back : ......

This morning, my postwoman bring me the following items : 1 Renault 4L, first version without any letters in the left wing. 2 Citron 11BL , last version. (type 4 as described in the Jacques's Encyclopedia) Kind regards Richard

Richard---Very Nice! The Citroen 11BL was an early favorite of mine, and I well remember getting my first one....in 1956. It was mounted on one of those early tiered displays, and they had no more, so I talked the store into selling me that one. I had to remove the wires that held it down....and I still have it! Then, in 1959, I happened to be in a toy store and saw for the first time the last version, the grey one. So I bought it, and it was their last one, so they included the trade box with it. It is still close to mint, after 60 years....a lovely model, and to me, one of the best that the French Meccano factory ever made. Best regards, Terry

These arrived over the last month or so ... The Kodak artic (a favorite model if there ever was one) is an upgrade to one I've had for a long time; the Kodak van is not an upgrade but came along as part of one affordable lot. The Plymouth meanwhile is an upgrade to what I think was my first-ever Dinky Toy. The car that hooked me on the range at age two because it was the same model and colors as the Blue Taxis in Oak Park (a Chicago suburb where my family lived). Not so affordable was the fire tender. This monster weighs about 1.2 pounds (around .55kg) and unfortunately cost me about 30 euros postage coming from Italy.

Jonathan--Another very nice group of acquisitions! As you well remember, the Kodak artic has always been a favorite of mine. The only one I ever saw new was in the toy section of a large department store in San Diego, in 1958. It was in a glass display case, and I bought it on the spot for $2.50....I was instantly smitten with the gleaming yellow paint and striking Kodak livery. After over 60 years of ownership it is not quite mint anymore, but still very dear to me. And the little Bedford van is a great companion with it. I am not normally a big fan of those two-tone fabrications that Meccano came up with......I doubt any of them actually existed, but the Jaguar Coupe does happen to look fetching. Very nice! Best regards, Terry