New arrivals

I recently obtained this prototype Dinky packaging. I've seen another one like it somewhere (one of the Richardson books?) so clearly it was being seriously contemplated for a while. But, the flap advertising the features would have been hidden when the boxes were stacked as intended, so it's no wonder they decided this would have been a pointless expense. it's also interesting to see that they were contemplating importing or producing at Binns Road a French model with its original sales number. The base would have had to be been modified at the very least to fit into one of the crystal boxes.

Thats an exciting discovery. Whilst others makes were utilising cast off Dinky (and Corgi) moulds eg Auto Pilen & Metosul its good to see Dinky under whoever's ownership was trying to spread coverage of its own. I was surprised to see AP Corvette and Oldsmobile ex Corgi recently. Dinky Cougar were perhaps a sad departure. As a young collector I was excited by the importation of French models although Dad had go to be implored to take me to London to find them, leaving him a princely 2 2s 10d poorer for 6 models.

The Ferrari base would presumably be easily amended as for the Ford GT when with new bonnet and boot it reappeared as the 40RV in a crystal box.

Two new arrivals yesterday. The black Austin Taxi with its spun hubs is in fact too 'new' for me, but it's undeniably far more realistic than the earlier bright yellow and green/yellow issues. So, I'm very happy with it. The other is my fourth Coles Mobile Crane. I bought it for the box really, because this whole item was even cheaper than a reproduction box. The model inside turned out to be much better than expected, so I will not sell it but just keep it too. The loose quality control label also present. Now I can make a nice comparison between two different ways of internal packaging, in order to keep the moving model in place! I will post them in the respective topics in due time. Kind regards, Jan

It is a worry for me with the previous Posts concerning MODEL COLLECTOR magazine that the current website does not continue the topic under which these posts exist. It is in fact NEW ARRIVALS, but when one looks at each page the top clearly states: /' style='margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Oswald, Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(82, 108, 111); Home > /forum' style='margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Oswald, Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(82, 108, 111); Forums > /forums/other-topics' style='margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Oswald, Arial, "Arial Unicode MS", Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; text-decoration-line: none; color: rgb(82, 108, 111); Other Topics > General Information and Posts The heading does not include that the reader is actually on the NEW ARRIVALS Topic. I wondered why the following message stated about getting back onto the subject, but on doing a little clicking, I discovered that tthose comments are correct. Of course, the best course of action would have been to create a new topic under the 'General Information and Posts' with the Topic being The Demise of Model Collector Magazine or words to that effect, which is what I intend doing immediately, as I was unaware of what was happening as the link for subscribers to the magazine no longer works, and fortunately, I came to learn the terrible news which I now find unbelievable, as I have received no word from the company handling subscriptions that MC no longer exists. I will be copying each of the above Posts and including them in the new topic. It was only through sheer luck that I actually opened this topic 'New Arrivals' as it covered one interest of mine, and out of curiosity I scrolled backwards and then saw the comments about MODEL COLLECTOR. Cheers to you all, and especially to those faithfully monitoring the website and fixing anything that crops up electronoically! Bruce (150) 12072020/1212/1116

Hello and good morning, this is my first time trying to get involved with discussion, but am finding it dificult to understand how to contribute. It is good to be able to find like minded collectors who enjoy research as I do. Have been on other forums were one ia able to chat with other members, is this possible on this forum to instigate the headings. For example Hello this is my first time how do I use it, a brief introduction of members would be nice, what do the collectors specilise in, can'nt beleive all collect all. I enjoy the trade boxes, but are expanding into the 60's now. Live in the North West of England and am hoping not alone. David

Hello DavidT, welcome to the forum. Any chat is possible here. You might read the instructions about how to use the forum (on top), or ask any questions there about how to use it. Contributions may be posted in various forms. Everything is possible, texts, pictures, questions, chatting. Always try to use the best suitable topic for your contributions, or create a new one at the best possible place. Sometimes it is a bit disappointing that so few members seem to actively contribute or are interested, or have questions. But let not this restrain you from starting chats, posting pictures, texts etc. I have always been hoping that more enthusiasts will join in (in vain?). You might look at my example of how you could introduce yourself, your collection and interests: /dinky-collections/jan-ws-collection-dtca-member-99]/dinky-collections/jan-ws-collection-dtca-member-99 I am still hoping that some more DTCA members will follow Kind regards, Jan

Hello DavidT, welcome to the forum, the more members, the better. I think that this is the only forum on which the members do some research. Together we have learnt a lot about Dinky Toys but there are still very many un answered questions. So your participation will be most welcomed. Please let us know a bit more about you and the scope of your collection.Kind Regards Jacques The guy on the left of the photo above.

Welcome, David -- it is delightful to have you onboard. As Jan writes, it is a shame that relatively few DTCA members seem to participate online, but to echo what Jacques has said, those who do are enthusiastic and well-informed. (This is as opposed to Facebook and other online communities dealing with diecasts -- those too have their place but the contributors are more variable in their knowledge of DInky Toys.) As for your present company, we hail from the UK, the USA (several of us in California, myself included), France, the Netherlands, and ... apologies to any country I have left out. We are all different: some interested in airplanes, boats, military, etc., others only in road vehicles; some prefer to ignore models after 1960 or the introduction of plastic; some (speaking of myself here) are interested in every DInky Toy, and are even fascinated by the chaos of the final years; some seek to collect every conceivable variation of a particular model, and some do not ... In short, there is no 'right' way to collect or contribute, only to feel the love when one sees the special words 'Dinky Toys.'

Welcome to you DavidT. Waiting to see your models. Richard PS : Is somebody abble to put this discussion in the right topic ? 'new arrivals' topic is made for the new Dinky in our collections and not for the new members in our club !

Greetings all who have responded recently, about the recent Post departing from the Topic NEW ARRIVALS.Obviously no one has read my Post #1390 above, so I am repeating it here at the foot of this Post. I have not been contributing lately for various reasons, but every Post I have made until recently, included the subject. The fact we are having this conversation on this Topic is obvious that the lack of a title causes confusion. Has anyone read my new topic MODEL COLLECTOR MAGAZINE - ITS DEMISE? I know the numbers that have taken the time to read that page, but as of today, nobody has made a comment. Has the Webmaster changed things as I distinctly remember the subject under discussion appears on the pages and moreso when one is replying. I just went into the 622 10-Ton Army Truck Topic and I find this no longer applies. (I also see where advertising funds must acrue for the benefit of the Association judging on the number of inappropriate advertisements that are appearing throughout the matter being discussed. My older Posts now also contain advertisement pictures within the words now as to every other Post. I guess this helps cover the cost of maintaining the website.but it would be nice if these necessary 'evils' are positioned in a less intrusive place. Finally David T, welcome to the Association - as you can guess with the flag next to me I am an Aussie and very proud to be here and not elsewhere at present! Kind regards to you all Bruce (150) 14072002/1214/1153amSun, 07/12/2020 - 11:22 (Reply to #1389)[/url]#1390[/url]Dinkinius[/url] OnlineJoined: Tue, 07/07/2015 - 13:38 It is a worry for me with the previous Posts concerning MODEL COLLECTOR magazine that the current website does not continue the topic under which these posts exist. It is in fact NEW ARRIVALS, but when one looks at each page the top clearly states: /' rel='nofollow]Home /forum' rel='nofollow]Forums /forums/other-topics' rel='nofollow]Other Topics General Information and Posts The heading does not include that the reader is actually on the NEW ARRIVALS Topic. I wondered why the following message stated about getting back onto the subject, but on doing a little clicking, I discovered that tthose comments are correct. Of course, the best course of action would have been to create a new topic under the 'General Information and Posts' with the Topic being The Demise of Model Collector Magazine or words to that effect, which is what I intend doing immediately, as I was unaware of what was happening as the link for subscribers to the magazine no longer works, and fortunately, I came to learn the terrible news which I now find unbelievable, as I have received no word from the company handling subscriptions that MC no longer exists. I will be copying each of the above Posts and including them in the new topic. It was only through sheer luck that I actually opened this topic 'New Arrivals' as it covered one interest of mine, and out of curiosity I scrolled backwards and then saw the comments about MODEL COLLECTOR. Cheers to you all, and especially to those faithfully monitoring the website and fixing anything that crops up electronoically! Bruce (150) 12072020/1212/1116

Bruce-I completely agree with you, and it would seem that could be corrected without too much trouble. I had seen the post on the demise of Model Collector, but didnt comment as Ive never subscribed to it, but I know it was a very good publication, with many, many great Dinky Toys articles, so its loss is very sad, particularly the way it was handled. Best regards, Terry