New arrivals

Just arrived in Noord-Holland ... My newest photobook in print. And I am very happy with the result. The corona restrictions gave a boost to my private production at home, resulting in three printed Dinky books within four months. The new big one (30 x 30 cms) on the right, the mini booklet (10 x 15 cms) of 2020 additions in front, the catalogue Supplement 2020 in front on the left. In the background in the middle the large 30 x 30 cms 2017 version and on the left 'My Dinky Toys World' compiled in 2009. One 30 x 60 cm sample double page of the 2021 '50 favourites' included. Kind regards, Jan

Hi Jonathan, such a rarity must have cost a fortune. It looks well executed. As far as I can see four comments on this replica arise with me (I hope you don't mind): 1. As the design of this version dates of early September 1957, I presume this replica should have knobly tyres (see also the present advertisement under 'Club News'). 2. For the same reason (I cannot see exactly) it should have the rear axle end covers, which appeared on the later Shell-BP and on all other (Raleigh, Nestles) castings already (idem, 'Club News'). 3. The shade of blue should be exactly the same as for the no. 104 Aston Martin (G38 blue). 4. If it should be given a fake reference number I would opt for the unused 473, subsequent to the last issued 472 Raleigh. Kind regards, Jan

Jan, with so many issues, should I return it to the DTCA? (I think not ... postage costs these days are ruinous!) I wonder if replica knobbly tires are available these days?

Jan--The DTCA apparently has good intentions with these replicas, but often falls a bit short in execution. The 38 series Triumph Dolomite replica issued several years ago, also fell short in many areas, the worst of which was adding a front bumper....which never appeared on any of the 38 series of cars. They also used smooth wheels instead of ridged, and the headlights were mounted much too high. To me, it was an awkward model. Best regards, Terry

That's funny, so it is the DTCA replica! I could fully agree with the one in the picture under the 'Club News' header, but apparently that is one of the very few originals in existence. Perhaps I am a bit too purist in these matters .... Kind regards, Jan

Recent additions also include this trio, consisting of a boxed 40j (replacing an unboxed 40j) Austin Somerset, the Citroen 2CV, a longtime omission in the French 24 series cars range, and a no. 62y Giant High Speed Monoplane, a companion to and fantasy post-war version of the pre-war no. 62n Junkers Ju90 Airliner. The cars very fine but rather expensive, the aeroplane a really nice bargain in very good condition. A quick photo in sunset light.

I did not really expect another four-Dinky day, but these arrived today ...

New: a festival of scales, on land, at sea and in the air! The French Dinky no. 506 Aston Martin DB3 sport (1/45) is the new companion to my British example. The ship model is the whale factory ship Tri-ang Minic M733 T.S.S. Vikingen (1/1200), a recent addition, the arrival of which the accompanying whaler couple have been waiting for some 55 years already (they were small and cheap enough to buy from my meagre pocket money in those days). The aircraft is the Dinky no. 60w Flying Boat (c.1/220), the all-blue toy version of the more realistic pre-war 'Clipper III' Flying Boat.

New this week ...

At last ... six both splendid and affordable models, for which I have been waiting and searching so long. Four from a friend and fellow-DTCA member, whom I sent my actual wants list a fortnight ago, one from a Dutch collector and one from a French vendor. Very happy!!!

Jan--Such nice additions, and I am so glad you are finally experiencing more of the 1950's French produced classics, especially the 24v Buick Roadmaster. I will look forward to your review of this splendid model.....congrats! Best regards, Terry

Jon--Some more nice adds lately.....and I enjoy seeing these later Dinky's I am not familiar with.....congrats!Terry